User manual SEVERIN FR 2404

[. . . ] Always place the appliance on a heatresistant work surface impervious to splashes and stains with sufficient surrounding space. Do not place the appliance underneath any wallcupboards or hanging objects, nor directly against a wall or in a corner. Do not melt solidified fat in an empty fryer: the heating element will not be fully submerged and may therefore overheat, possibly causing the fat to ignite at contact. Oil/fat that has been used many times before may ignite when overheated. [. . . ] If this occurs, allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool down, then add the required amount of oil/fat. Use the reset lever inside the power cord storage compartment to reset the safety cut-out. Only after a reset can the appliance be used again. Should the safety cut-out be activated repeatedly despite a sufficient oil/fat amount in the frying container, the appliance must no longer be used; please have it examined by a qualified person before it is used again. Operation Before using for the first time Before first use, the unit should be cleaned as described in General care and cleaning smaller pieces first and melted in a separate pot, ensuring that it just reaches a liquid state but is not over-heated: this is to avoid the danger of burns when pouring the fat into the frying container afterwards. Removable heating element Before the appliance is connected to the mains, the power cord must be pulled out to its full length from the storage compartment, and the heating element must be fitted. The deep fryer is equipped with a safety switch, ensuring that the appliance can be operated only if the heating element and frying container are fitted. Using the deep fryer Before inserting the plug into a wall socket, ensure that - the frying container and the heating element have been fitted as instructed and - the frying container has been filled with oil/fat to a safe level. After frying is completed, turn the temperature control knob back to its lowest position and remove the plug from the wall socket. Temperature control knob The temperature control is used to select the desired temperature level Indicator lamps The red indicator lamp is on while the appliance is heating up. The green indicator lamp lights up on once the pre-set temperature level has been reached. Frying basket The basket is designed to hold the food to be fried. The basket handle must be unfolded from the frying container before use. 8 Capacity We recommend a limit of 500g of chips for deep frying. Please refer to Useful hints for deep-frying. Inserting the frying basket: - Take off the lid. - Lower the basket carefully into the hot oil/fat. Removing the frying basket / drain position: - Use the basket handle to lift the basket out of the oil/fat and place it on the holding bracket on the rim of the container; this position allows the oil/fat to drain back into the container (see picture ). - Once the excess oil has been drained off, lift out the basket and, if frying is completed, replace the lid. Useful hints for deep-frying Food cooked in oil is especially tasty and nourishing. When the food is put into the hot oil, it is immediately sealed as a result of the high temperature, preventing fat from entering the food or juice from escaping. That way, essential proteins, vitamins and minerals etc. Do not overfill the frying basket: otherwise the temperature of the oil/fat will drop and subsequently cause the food to absorb an excessive amount of fat/oil. [. . . ] - Do not pour frying oil/fat down the kitchen sink. Once cold, it may be disposed of together with your household refuse. - The frying container should be removed before cleaning it in hot water or in a dish-washer. Ensure that it is thoroughly dried afterwards. [. . . ]