User manual FAGOR F-206

[. . . ] If in doubt, do not use the appliance and contact an authorised Technical Assistance Centre. the packaging elements (plastic bags , polystyrene foam , etc. ) should be kept out of the reach of children, since they may be hazardous. Before using for the first time, check that the voltage in your domestic mains network coincides with that indicated for the appliance. [. . . ] To assemble the basket handle: - Press the two ends and insert them into the two housings in which they will turn. - Turn the handle towards the outside of the basket (Fig. 2 b) by pressing it against the `U' shaped fixer until it is firmly fixed in place. Remove the control panel and element and place in a safe, dry place (Fig. Clean the basket and pan with soapy water. Do not mix different types of oil or fat. Do not add new oil or fat to used oil or fat. When selecting the temperature, be guided by the information given on the packaging of the food to be fried. If no such information is available, then the table given at the end of these instructions can be used as a guideline. When the pilot light switches off (10-15 minutes), this indicates that the oil/fat has reached the selected temperature. The pilot light will continue to switch on and off in keeping with the thermostat cycles throughout the entire cooking period. If you wish to carry out a number of continuous frying operations, wait until the pilot light has switched off before placing the next item of food in the oil/fat. ⷠPlace the basket with the food slowly into the oil to prevent any water in the food from causing the oil to bubble up over the sides of the pan. ⷠKeep a close eye on the whole frying process. after frying · Remove the basket from the pan, shake a little and then hook into the draining position (Fig. Place the food on a tray over a piece of absorbent kitchen paper. While you are doing this, the oil will have time to reach the right temperature for the next frying operation (the pilot light will switch off once again). ⷠUse a strainer to remove any loose particles of fried food that may have come off the main pieces and are floating in the oil. When you have finished frying, turn the thermostat switch to the `0' position and unplug the appliance from the mains. If the fryer is used often, submerge the basket in the oil and place the lid over the top for protection. ⷠWait for the oil to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning the fryer. Place the appliance on a flat, stable, horizontal surface well away from the edge, and make sure that the cable is not hanging over the side of the table or worksurface and is not touching any hot surfaces. [. . . ] Deep frozen foods often contain an excessive amount of ice, which should be removed before frying. other foods · The table below gives some guidelines for obtaining optimum results. Do not exceed the maximum quantities of food indicated below. ⷠIf the information in the table differs from that given on the packet of the food to be fried, always follow the instructions on the packet. [. . . ]