Mienta Easy Fry DF15202A, Instruction Manual

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Instructions Manual
Filtering the oil
Remove the little crumbs of food with a skimmer. You may store the oil in the fryer, or in
a separate airtight container. Filter the oil after every use using a paper filter. Remaining
crumbs tend to burn and deteriorate the quality of the oil rapidly. For this reason, we
advise you to filter the oil regularly to avoid spoiling the oil.
Changing the oil
Unplug the fryer. Wait until the oil cools down. Remove the lid. Empty the oil in a container
and dispose of it responsibly.
Practical tips
• Never activate your fryer without oil.
• Always use a good quality blended vegetable oil which can resist high temperatures.
• Do not mix different types of oils. Change the oil when it becomes brown (every 8 to
12 uses, or depending on the amount of cooking). If you are using sunflower, peanut
or soya oil, make sure to change it after every 5 uses.
• Never use lard or dripping as it may lead to overflowing, smoking or represent a fire
hazard.
Important note for use of solid fats: before every use, make holes in the solid fat with
a non-metallic spatula in the bottom of the bowl, to allow any water trapped under the fat
to escape in the form of vapor. Set the temperature selector to 150°C to melt the solid fat.
Food preparation
Regardless of the recipe, all foods need to be completely dry. This will prevent overflowing
and extend the life of the oil. When cooking potatoes (fries, chips and potato sticks),
make sure to carefully wash them in cold water to get rid of the starch. This will prevent
them from sticking to one another. Let them dry completely before frying them. When
cooking frozen foods, remove all the ice crystals on the foods before cooking, by placing
the frozen food into the basket and gently shaking it over the sink.