User manual DELONGHI F330

[. . . ] GB 18-02-2003 12:07 Pagina 13 IMPORTANT - Carefully read this instruction booklet before installing and operating the appliance. This is the only way to ensure the best results and maximum safety for the user. - As with any electrical appliance, whilst the instructions aim to cover as many eventualities as possible, caution and common sense should be applied when operating your fryer, particularly in the vicinity of young children. - This appliance has been designed to fry foods exclusively for household use. [. . . ] Then close the lid, after having removed the handle from the basket. Folding plastic basket handle Unfold the handle on the basket "E" until it locks into place (pos. Turn the handle on the basket "E" upwards until the handle slide "F" clicks into place (pos. To lower the handle, move the slide "F" backwards and turn it downwards. It is normal for drops of condensate to form around the handle of the basket when the appliance is operating. · It is completely normal for a significant quantity of hot steam to be released from the filter cover "H" immediately after this operation. IN THE MODELS FITTED WITH THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER Set the cooking time by pressing the button "O"; the display "N" will show the minutes set. The figures will begin flashing immediately afterwards, signifying that the cooking time has started. The last minute will be displayed in seconds. In the event of errors, a new cooking time can be set by keeping the button pressed for more than 2 seconds. The display will be reset; then repeat the process again. The minute timer will indicate the end of the cooking time by two series of beeps at an interval of around 20 seconds. To switch off the audible signal, press the minute timer button "O". WARNING: the minute timer does not switch the appliance off. Replacing the minute timer batteries · Remove the minute timer from its compartment (Fig. · Replace the battery with another of the same type. If the appliance is to be replaced or thrown away, the battery must be removed and disposed of in accordance with the current laws, as it represents an environmental hazard. AFTER FRYING When the set cooking time has elapsed, lift the basket and check that the food has been cooked to the desired colour. For the models supplied with a metal handle, fit the handle to the basket (Fig. 3) and move the handle "lock" slide "C" forwards. If the food is completely cooked, turn the appliance off by moving the thermostat knob to "OFF", 15 GB 18-02-2003 12:07 Pagina 16 until the switch "clicks". Allow the excess oil to drain by leaving the basket in the deep fryer, in the raised position. Note: when cooking in two phases (e. g. : potatoes), lift the basket at the end of the first phase, wait for the signal lamp to switch off again, then lower the basket back into the oil (see the tables further on). FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT This procedure should be carried out each time you have finished frying, especially when the food has been coated in crumbs or flour. The food particles tend to burn if they remain in the liquid, thus causing much quicker deterioration of the oil or fat. Check that the oil is cool enough (wait around two hours). Move the deep fryer towards the edge of the work surface (Fig. [. . . ] Remove the lid by lifting it carefully (Fig. Do not immerse the lid in water before having removed the filters. If the temperature is too low, the fried food absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high, a crust quickly forms on the outside while the inside remains uncooked. [. . . ]