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Accessories
Only use the deep-fat frying baskets intended for this deep-fat
fryer.
Do not insert any plastic utensils into the fat.
Deep-fat frying
When deep-fat frying, the heat generated by the appliance is
transferred to the food through the fat. With this fast cooking
method, a tasty crust forms around the food. The temperature
range for deep-fat frying is between 150 and 190°C.
Notes
■
Chop fresh deep frying fat before liquefying it. When reusing
deep frying fat, pierce a hole in the solid fat mass through to the
heating element before liquefying the fat (e.g. with the handle of
a cooking spoon).
■
Only use pure vegetable oil/fat for deep-fat frying. Avoid mixing
different types of fat.
■
When deep frying fat is being melted, smoke may form. This is
normal.
Risk of fire!
When using the deep-fat fryer with frozen fat, the element can
overheat. Defrost frozen fat before liquefying.
Risk of fire!
When using the deep-fat fryer with solid fat, the element may
overheat. Melt deep-fat frying fat first at a low temperature. Only
set a higher temperature once the deep-fat frying fat is largely
melted.
Risk of fire!
If the minimum fill level is not met (bottom mark), the element can
overheat. Add oil or fat in good time.
Before using for the first time
Clean the deep-fat fryer basin and deep-fat frying basket with a
sponge and soapy water. Dry with a clean, dry cloth.
Setting up the deep-fat fryer
1.
Pour 4 litres deep-fat frying oil or 3.5 kg deep-fat frying fat into
the deep-fat frying basin.
2.
Use the temperature selector to set the temperature.
3. When the heating indicator has gone out, lower the deep-fat
frying basket into the oil/fat with the food to be deep fried.
4.
After deep-fat frying, remove the deep-fat frying basket and
shake gently to remove any excess oil/fat.
To drain off the remaining oil/fat, you can hang the deep-fat frying
basket on the bracket.
Heating light
The heating light lights up while the deep-fat fryer is heating up.
The heating light goes out when the deep-fat frying oil/fat has
reached the set temperature.
Settings table
The details given in the table are guidelines and can vary
according to the type and quantity of food to be deep fried.
Food to be deep-fried Quantity Temperature in°C Time in minutes Information
Melting deep-fat frying fat 3.5 kg 100
Fresh food
Puff pastry parcels, stuffed
5 pieces 190 6-8 Precooked meat filling, raw
vegetable filling. Turn.
Prawn fritters 12 pieces 170-180 4-6 Precooked and peeled.
Turn.
Vegetable fritters 8 pieces 170-180 4-8 E.g. cauliflower florets*,
sliced courgette,
mushrooms, onion rings.
Turn.
Fish fillet, breaded 100 - 200 g
each
160-170 5-10
Chicken thighs, breaded 200 - 350 g
each
160 15-20
Croquettes 6-8 pieces 170 5-6
Chips 500 g 180 Initially 2-4, then 6-8 Wait for 15 minutes
between initial deep-fat
frying and finishing the
cooking process. Use
floury potatoes.
Escalopes, breaded 2 pieces 170-180 5-8
Desserts
Jam/ring doughnuts
6 pieces 160-170 6-10 Deep-fat fry without basket.
Turn.
* Precooked until al dente
** Note the instructions on the packaging