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FILLING THE BOWL
• Raise the basket into its upper position by lifting
upwards on the handle (Fig. 1).
• Push on the (
I)
button (Fig. 1) and open the lid.
• Remove the basket by pulling it up (Fig. 2).
The cover must ALWAYS be closed whenever the
basket is raised or lowered.
• Pour 2 lt. of oil into the bowl (or approx.1,8 kg./4
lb fat).
The level of oil in the bowl must always be between the
minimum and maximum marks.
The maximum level mark should never be excee-
ded.
For best results use a good
peanut seed oil
. Olive oil
is optimal due to its slower degradation, but prolonged
use accentuates its flavour. Above all, avoid mixing dif-
ferent oils.
If using blocks of solid fat, cut into small pieces to avoid
fryer heating dry in the first few minutes. The tempera-
ture must be set to 150°C until the fat has melted com-
pletely. The required temperature can then be set.
Melt solid fat directly in pot. Only when completely mel-
ted, should the basket be lowered.
PRE-HEATING
Turn the appliance on by inserting the plug in the socket
and wait for the signal lamp to go off (fig. 3).
1. Place the food to be fried in the basket. Do not over-
fill the basket (maximum 1 kg/2,2 lb of fresh pota-
toes).
2. Replace the basket in the bowl in the raised position
and close lid by lightly pushing down until catch
snaps shut.
FRYING
As soon as the pilot lamp switches off
, move the hand-
le slider in the handle (
G
) backwards, then move the
handle downwards to lower the basket into the oil.
•
A considerable quantity of steam will escape from
the filter cover, when the basket is lowered into the
oil. This is perfectly normal.
•
It is also normal for drops of condensation to fall
from the lid onto the plastic sides and around the
basket handle while in use.
• When basket is lowered into the oil, the inside of the
inspection window (if provided) will immediately
become steam up. This steam will disappear gra-
dually as the food is cooked.
For models with viewing window, grease the glass
door with a little oil before cooking to reduce the
accumulation of condensate and thereby improve
visibility.
•
Never move the appliance while the oil is still hot.
•
To move the appliance, use the special lifting
handles (L). (Never lift by the basket handle).
IN THE MODELS FITTED WITH THE ELECTRONIC
MINUTE TIMER
1. Set the cooking time by pressing key (
N
); display
(
M
) will show the minutes set.
2. The figures will begin flashing immediately
afterwards, signifying that the cooking time has
started. The last minute will be visualised in
seconds.
3. In the event of error, the new cooking time can be
set by keeping the button pressed down for more
than 2 seconds. The display will reset itself, then
repeat as for point 1 (above).
4. The minute timer will show the end of the cooking time
with two series of beeps at an interval of about 20
seconds. In order to switch off the audible alarm you
only need press minute timer key (
N
).
WARNING: the minute timer does not switch the
appliance off.
REPLACING THE MINUTE TIMER BATTERY (FIG.4)
• Remove the minute timer from its compartment by
prying it from the upper side
(see fig. 4A)
.
• Turn the battery cover (fig. 4B) placed on the back
in an anticlockwise direction until it is released.
• Replace the battery with another of the same type.
• Remember to dispose of the battery in accordance
with the laws currently in force regarding the disposal
of toxic products.
END OF FRYING TIME
When the selected frying time is elapsed, raise the basket
and check that food is golden brown as desired. This can be
done without opening the lid in models with window.
When the food is cooked,
switch the appliance off by
unplugging it
(fig.5). Leave the contents to drip for a
moment and then open the lid and remove the basket
without shaking it too vigorously.
For two-stage frying (e.g. potatoes), lift the basket at the
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