User manual DELONGHI F612

[. . . ] DO NOT LEAVE IT WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN. · Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot, as there it could cause serious burns. · The deep fryer must only be switched on after it has been filled with oil or fat. If it is heated up while empty, a thermal safety device comes into operation which stops it from working. [. . . ] 6) and empty the tank from one of its sides (fig. 7 ­ left or right side edge of the tank). Use a sponge or a paper kitchen towel to remove any deposits from the bowl. Hook the basket to the bowl and place the supplied paper filter in the bottom of the basket (fig. Spare filters can be obtained from your dealer or from our service centres. Pour the oil very slowly into the basket, ensuring that it does not overflow from the filter (fig. Note:After filtering the oil, it can be left in the fryer. However, should a long period of time pass between one frying and the next, it is advisable to store the oil in a closed container, not exposed to direct light in order to avoid its deterioration. Oil used for frying fish should be stored separately from oil used for other foods. If fat is used for frying, this should not be allowed to cool too much, otherwise it may solidify. CHANGING THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTERS With time the odour-eater filters placed inside the lid lose their effectiveness. A change of colour in the filter, visible through hole of fig. 10 on the inside cover, shows that the filter needs to be changed. To replace it, remove plastic filter cover (fig. 11) by pressing hook in the direction of arrow 1, then raise it in the direction of arrow 2. Note: The white filter must be inserted first with the black filter on top. The filter cover must be placed over the black filter (fig. 12). CLEANING Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the electrical socket. Never immerse the deep fryer in water or hold it under the tap. By getting inside the water would cause short circuiting. Do not immerse the lid in water without having first removed the filters. To clean the boiler pan, proceed as follows: · Check that the oil is sufficiently cold (wait about 2 hours), then empty out the oil or fat as previously described in the paragraph headed "filtering the oil or fat". · Remove any deposit from the bottom of the bowl using a sponge or a paper towel. · Wash the tank with hot water and washing up liquid, then rinse and empty the tank from one of the sides, as shown in fig. [. . . ] Lower the basket very slowly into the oil in order to ensure that the oil does not boil over. Before lowering the basket into the oil, ensure that the lid is securely closed. To obtain best results, do not exceed recommended max. quantity of food. The cooking time shown in this table are approximate, and may vary according to the initial temperature of the food and to the cooking temperature recommended on the packet. [. . . ]