User Manual
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Slowly dip the basket into the oil. After frying is finished, carefully lift the basket, hang it on the basket hanger and leave
the basket to drip.
WARNING! Risk of injury! There is optional fryer frypot lid. The standard product does not ship with
lid. The fryer may not be operated with the lid (cover)! The cover may be used for reasons of dust pro-
tection or when keeping warm foods only. In order to avoid dangerous fat splashes caused by water
dripping from the cover you ought to make sure it is dry before setting it on top.
In case you accidentally engaged the fryer without having frying oil in the oil container or without having inserted the
minimum amount of oil, the device automatically shuts down at a temperature of 446°F (230 °C) in order to protect
itself from overheating. Whenever this occurs, switch off the device, shut off the main power supply and let the device
cool down. After the device has been switched off by the heat protection switch, it can only be restarted by pressing
the RESET-button in the bottom cabinet. RESET-button For this purpose, cool the unit to below 338°F (170 °C) , then
unscrew the plastic shield by turning the RESET button counter clockwise, press the red plastic pin and again turn the
plastic shield clockwise. Now you may turn on the power supply and engage the device to proceed as normal.
6. Cleaning and maintenance
6.1 Safety advice
Before beginning with repair or cleaning works make sure the device has been disconnected from power supply and
has cooled down. Do not use any acid agents and make sure no water ingresses the device.
To protect yourself from electric shock, never immerse the device, its cables in water or other liquids.
CAUTION!
The device is not suited for direct washing via water jets. Therefore, you must not use any kind of pressure
water jet for cleaning the device!
6.2 Cleaning
The device should be cleaned regularly.
Clean the frypot at least once each week by filling it to just below the upper oil level mark with water. Add one cup of
detergent and boil the water. Allow the solution to simmer for 10-15 minutes, then drain and rinse the frypot with clean
water twice. Add ¼ cup of white vinegar to the last rinse to neutralize any alkalinity remaining from the detergent.
Wipe the frypot surfaces with a dry towel before refilling with cooking oil. If the fryer is not to be used immediately after
cleaning, it is suggested that the inside of the frypot be wiped down with a light coat of cooking oil to prevent rust.
CAUTION!
The switching unit (control panel) must not be washed wet or immersed in water. Moisture must not get
inside the unit. Prior to using, dry all elements of the unit thoroughly!