User manual WHIRLPOOL EF 4000 IN INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] INTRODUCTION BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC FRYER 1. Clean the fryer, prepare it for use and switch it on as described on Page 26. Turn the thermostat knob to the position required. Wait for the fryer to reach the correct temperature before starting to fry. [. . . ] − Do not overfill the basket otherwise the oil temperature will drop suddenly and the frying will be greasy and uneven. − If possible the food should be of the same thickness and not too thick. − When the food is cut too thick it cooks badly in the middle, even if it looks good. If it is of the same thickness cooking will be ideal and uniform. − Large items of food (chicken, whole fish, etc. ) which remain partly uncovered must be turned half way through cooking. − Before putting the food into the basket dry it thoroughly, otherwise the food, especially potatoes, will be soft after cooking. − Fish, meat, vegetables and all other food which contains a lot of water should be coated with breadcrumbs or flour. Make sure to shake off the excess of breadcrumbs or flour. − Never salt the food in the fryer. − At the end of frying do not leave the food in the basket inside the fryer: the fatty vapours given off in fact made the fried food soft, so that it loses that crispiness which is the sign of good frying. − For best results filter the oil after cooking a few times and change it frequently. 28 USING THE ELECTRIC FRYER EF 4000 USING THE COVER Wait for the oil to cool down before covering the fryer with the cover. To position the cover correctly fold the basket handle inwards (Fig. To reposition the handle pull it outwards (Fig. c). IMPORTANT If the oil catches fire suffocate the flames immediately using the fryer cover. Never use water, because this would cause the flames to become worse. c 29 USING THE ELECTRIC FRYER EF 4000 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. Food to fry Fresh food Fried potato slices 800 180 10 Quantity [grams] Temp. [oC] Time [min] CHANGING THE FRYING OIL − Keep an eye on the oil level, which must never drop below the minimum. − The oil should be changed regularly. − The length of time the frying oil lasts depends on the type of food to be fried; as compared with normal frying, if the food is floured, for example, there will be more deposits in the oil and it should therefore be changed more frequently. − If during cooking the oil smokes or smells bad it should be changed completely. Fresh breadcrumbed food Cauliflower pieces Aubergine slices Courgette slices Meatballs (about 7) Chops 400/450 250/350 250/300 400 220 160 170 160 160 160 8/10 8/10 9/11 6/8 7/9 EMPTYING THE TRAY − The try is emptied when the oil is cold. − To take out the tray raise the heating element and lift the tray using the handles. − For easier oil emptying hold the tray tightly and tip the oil out at one corner. [. . . ] − Turn the appliance over and put tabs “A” into the mountings; only tighten screws “B” a few turns. Make sure that the tabs are mounted correctly as shown in the figures at the side. Turn the tabs so that the appliances can be put into the hole. − Put the appliance into the hole cut into the unit and position it correctly. [. . . ]