ARNO ACTIFRY, Manual

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For the best results with your ,
we advise following our recommendations on
the type of potatoes and oil to use.
The potato: balance and pleasure on a daily basis!
Potatoes are an excellent source of energy and contain vitamins. Potatoes vary enormously in size, shape
and taste according to the variety, climate and growing conditions. Each variety has its particular cropping
time, yield, size, colour, keeping quality and culinary uses. A potato’s characteristics when cooked may vary
according to its origin and seasonality.
Which variety should I use ?
As a general rule, we suggest that you use special potatoes that have been recommended for chipping.
In many supermarkets the information on the packaging tells you which varieties are suitable for making
chips. We recommend varieties such as King Edward and Maris Piper for good results.
When potatoes have been freshly harvested, they have a higher water content, we recommend cooking the
chips for a few more minutes.
Where should I store potatoes?
The best place to store potatoes is in a dark cellar or cool cupboard (between 6 and 8°C), away from the light.
How should I prepare potatoes for ?
To obtain the best results, you must ensure that the chips do not stick together. With this in mind, wash
the whole potatoes and then cut them into chips using a sharp knife or chip cutter. The chips should be
of equal size so that they cook at the same time. Wash the chipped potatoes in plenty of cold water until
it runs clear in order to remove as much of the starch as possible. Dry the chips thoroughly using a clean
highly absorbent tea towel. The chips must be perfectly dry before putting them in the otherwise
they will not turn crispy. To check that they are dry enough pat them with paper kitchen towel just before
cooking. If there is any wetness on the paper dry them again. Remember the cooking time of the chips will
vary according to the weight of chips and the batch of potatoes used.
How should I cut the potatoes?
The size of a chip influences how crunchy or soft it is. The thinner your chips, the more crunchy they will
be and conversely, thicker chips will be softer inside. You can cut your chips to the following thickness and
length according to your tastes:
Thickness: American style: 8 x 8mm / Thin: 10 x 10mm / Standard: 13 x 13mm
Length: Up to approx 9cm.
In Actifry the maximum recommended chip thickness is 13mm x 13mm and a length of up to 9cm.
Try a variety of different oils for good health
You can vary the type of oil depending on your choice with 1 spoonful of oil for 1 kg of potatoes.
Choose a different oil every time you cook!
With , you can use a very wide variety of oils:
• Standard oils : olive oil, grape seed oil, corn oil, groundnut (peanut) oil, sunflower oil, soya oil*
• Flavoured oils : oils infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, chilli, lemon…
• Speciality oils : hazelnut*, sesame*…
(*cook according to the manufacturers instructions)
With its low quantity of oil for each use, the technology of helps in providing a healthier,
nutritionally balanced diet.
: +
With , you can make chips with a better nutritional quality. For extra
flavour, you can add 1 or 2 additional spoonfuls of oil for even more taste but
this will increase the fat content.
With +
, make tastier, healthier chips just as
you like them !