User manual DELONGHI F871V

[. . . ] Once the pan "A" is inserted into the housing "R", make sure it is fully in place as otherwise it could be damaged when the lid "T" is closed. It is totally normal that, on first use, the fryer emits a "new appliance" smell. It is totally normal that, on first use, the appliance emits a "new" smell. Materials and objects designed for contact with foodstuffs conform to directive CEE 89/109. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE FILLING WITH OIL OR FAT · Raise the basket to the highest position by pulling the handle "C" upwards (fig. [. . . ] · During frying, it is normal for drops of condensation to form near the basket handle. When replacing or disposing of the appliance, the battery must be removed and disposed of according to current legislation as it represents a hazard to the environment. END OF FRYING At the end of the cooking time, raise the basket and check that the food has reached the required degree of browning. In models incorporating an inspection window, this can be verified without removing the lid. If cooking is complete, turn off the appliance by turning the thermostat knob to the "O" position until the internal switch clicks. Drain excess oil by leaving the basket inside the deep fryer for a while in the high position. potatoes), lift the basket at the end of the first stage, wait for the indicator light to go off and then lower the basket into the oil a second time (see enclosed table). FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT You are recommended to filter the oil or fat after each frying session as, particularly in the case of breaded or floured foods, particles remaining in the liquid tend to burn, causing the oil or fat to deteriorate more rapidly. Make sure the oil is sufficiently cool (wait about two hours). 11) and the removable pan "A", holding it by the handle "B" (fig. Remove any residues from the pan using a sponge or absorbent paper. Put the removable pan "A" back into the pan housing "R". Place the basket in the high position and put one of the filters provided in the bottom (fig. Filters can be obtained from your dealer or an authorised service centre. Pour the oil or fat into the deep fryer very slowly to avoid the filter overflowing (fig. IMPORTANT: Once the oil has been filtered, it can be kept inside the deep fryer. However, if the deep fryer is not to be used again for some time, you are recommended to keep the oil in a closed container to avoid it deteriorating. It is good practice to keep oil used to fry fish separately from oil used to fry other foods When using fat, do not allow it to cool excessively or it will solidify. IN MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER 1 Set the cooking time by pressing the "N" button. The display "M" will show the minutes set. 2 The numbers will straight away begin to flash. This shows that the cooking time has begun. The last minute is displayed in seconds. 3 If an error is made, the new cooking time can be set by holding the button down for more than 2 seconds. The display will reset and the process can then be repeated from point 1. 4 The minute timer will indicate the end of the cooking time with two series of beeps about 20 seconds apart. [. . . ] · When frying small quantities of food, the temperature of the oil must be set lower than the temperature indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently. · Wait until the oil has reached the right temperature (when the light goes out) before immersing the food to be fried. This would lead to a sudden drop in the temperature of the oil and the food would be excessively greasy and unevenly fried. · Make sure the food is thin and of an even thickness. [. . . ]