User manual DELONGHI F270

[. . . ] · Never switch on the fryer before adding oil or fat. If the fryer is operated without oil or fat, a thermostatically-operated safety device interrupts the operation of the appliance. In this case, it is necessary to contact one of our authorized service centres before re-using the appliance. · If it is necessary to replace the power cable, be sure to use a H05 VVF cable consisting of three 1mm2 wires. [. . . ] 2) to the desired temperature (see enclosed table). When the selected temperature is reached, the pilot lamp will switch off. As soon as the light goes off, lower the basket (A) into the oil by inserting the basket handle (B) in the basket (as shown in fig. Always ensure that the handle lock is in place when lifting the basket in or out of the oil Remove the handle and close the lid. · It is normal for a notable quantity of hot vapour to escape from the filter cover immediately following the above mentioned process. · It is also normal for drops of condensation to fall from the lid onto the metal or plastic sides of the appliance while in use. 1 2 1 2 3 f 270 UK 30-11-2000 16:11 Pagina 6 2. Models with an electronic timer (E), may be set to whatever cooking time you desire. If the timer comes with a battery protection tab (H), pull the tab out slightly and then proceed as follows: · Press the ON/START push-button (G): the timer will come on and the figures will start to flash; · Press the "+min" button (F) until the desired setting is obtained; · By pressing the "ON/START" (G) button, the timer will start the count displayed. The figures will stop flashing and the decimal point will start to flash instead. · If an error is made, the count is cancelled by pressing push-buttons F and G simultaneously: in this way the timer is reset at zero. · Once the cooking time is completed, an acoustic signal is given (to stop the signal, simply press one of the two push buttons). The acoustic signal indicates that the programmed cooking time is over, but the appliance is still operating. · The timer switches off automatically 20 seconds after the audible signal has been given. The electronic timer may be removed from the equipment for your easy use (see fig. End of frying time When the selected frying time is completed, hook the basket to the bowl's rim (fig. 5) and check that food is golden brown as desired. If more cooking is needed, lower the basket and keep on frying. When the food is cooked, switch the appliance off by setting the thermostat control to "OFF" until the switch is heard to click off. Leave the contents to drip for a moment. If frying is to be done in two phases (e. g. potatoes), open the lid; hook the basket to the bowl, lower the lid without closing it wait for the indicator light to go off and lower basket again (see enclosed table). Filtering of oil or fat It is advisable to filter the oil or fat after frying in order to remove any food particles, especially if the food is coated in breadcrumbs or flour. Food particles remaining in the oil tend to burn, which causes the oil to deteriorate more quickly. [. . . ] Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen foods inevitably lower the temperature of the oil. For good results each time you fry, we recommend you don't exceed the maximum quantities set out in the following table. 2. Frozen foods are frequently covered with a coating of ice crystals, which must be removed before frying. Lower the basket very slowly into the oil in order to ensure that the oil does not boil over. [. . . ]