User manual WHIRLPOOL AKR 976 IX 02 INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] • Turn the control knob On and the thermostat control knob to 150°C. • Leave the fryer on until the water boils, then turn both knobs to the off position. • Empty the tray and dry both tray and heating element carefully. • The fryer is ready for use. USING THE FRYER • Check the level of oil or fat: it must be between the minimum and maximum mark. [. . . ] • Turn the knob to the On position; the indicator light switches on. • Turn the thermostat control knob to the temperature required; the temperature indicator light switches on. • When the temperature indicator light switches off, the oil or fat has reached the temperature set and the appliance is ready to fry. The indicator light will switch on and off during cooking. • Before putting food into the basket dry it thoroughly because the contact between the water and the hot oil can lead to very dangerous splashes. • Fill the basket with the food to be fried and lower it slowly into the oil. Warning: If the food is too wet, there will be violent and dangerous foaming. • When the food is cooked, take out the basket and rest it on the support until the excess oil has drained off. • Wipe away any overflow. FILLING WITH OIL • Take the basket out. • Fill the tray with about 2 litres of oil. At the end of frying, remove the food from the basket: the fatty vapours given off make the fried food soft. After cooking, filter the oil or fat for a few times and change it frequently. CHANGING THE FRYING OIL • Periodically check the oil level, never let it drop below the minimum. • If during cooking the oil smokes or smells bad it should be changed completely. - EMPTYING THE TRAY • Empty the tray when the oil has cooled down. • To take out the tray, raise the heating element and lift the tray using the handles. Pay attention to the drops of oil when raising the heating element and dry them off immediately. • To empty the oil, hold the tray firmly and tip the oil out at one corner. • If you use fats which solidify, raise the heating element before it solidifies. - Fig. C 5019 319 66022 1102039 3gb66022. fm Page 3 Tuesday, August 27, 2002 9:47 AM TABLE OF COOKING TIMES The values given below are indicative, in fact times and temperatures can also vary depending on the quality of the food. TABLE OF COOKING TIMES Food to fry Fresh Food Fried potato slice 800 400/450 250/350 250/300 400 220 500 500 500 400 200 400 600 600 300 300 350 300 300 180 160 170 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 8/10 80/10 9/11 6/8 7/9 10/12 10/12 10/12 7/9 5/7 9 8 8 7 12 7 7 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Before cleaning the fryer switch it off and wait for it to cool down. • Clean the outside with a cloth dampened with hot water and soap or water and liquid detergent, without dirtying the tray. [. . . ] • Clean the outside with a cloth dampened with hot water and soap or water and liquid detergent, without dirtying the tray. To make cleaning operations easier, remove the oil tray. • Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with special products. • Do not use steel pads or products which are abrasive, corrosive or chlorine based. [. . . ]