Optimum FT-2517, Operating Instructions Manual

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Select the temperature for frying by taking into account the
type of food to be cooked.
As a general guide, foods that have been pre-cooked in some
way do not require as much cooking time than those foods that
are completely raw.
Use lighter oil for healthier fried food.
Cleaning Your Deep Fryer
1. Make sure that the appliance has been unplugged and the
temperature adjustment knob is in OFF position before
cleaning. Start cleaning as shown below after the fryer and
oil inside cool entirely.
2. Open the lid and remove the lid from the body. Lift up the
basket handle and remove the basket from the pot.
3. Wait for the fryer to cool, then remove cooking pot and pour
oil out. Make sure to snap the lid back in place and close it.
Oil should be filtered after each use.
4. After removing the oil, the fryer should be wiped down with
absorbent, paper. Then use a damp cloth and a little mild
soap to clean.
It is recommended that you change your oil after 5 or 6 use,
or after 2 weeks of storage.
5. Wash the basket and pot with warm, soapy water. Finally,
use a dry cloth. Do not immerse the fryer in water under any
circumstances.
CAUTION: Do not use scrubbing brushes, chemical cleaners
or any abrasive materials to clean the unit.
Cleaning the lid .
Wash the lid with warm water, a small mount of dishwashing
liquid. Wash again with clean water, and swing off the water,
and wipe the water off entirely. Make sure to snap it back in
place and close it .
CAUTION: Do not wash the lid in a dishwasher.
Storing the Deep Fryer .
Make sure that the fryer is cool entirely before storage. Place
the fryer in a dry place where children can not reach.
If you experience difficulties when operating the Deep Fryer,
review the Troubleshooting information in this section to find
a solution.
SPECIFICATION:
Power supply: 220-240V~/50Hz
Power consumption: 1200W
Capacity: 1,5 L
Ecology – Environmental Protection
The “crossed-out trash bin” symbol on electrical
equipment or packaging indicates that the device
cannot be treated as general household waste and
should not be disposed of into containers for such waste.
Obsolete or broken-down electrical device should be .
delivered to special designated collection points, organized by
local public administration, whose purpose is to collect recy
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clable electrical equipment.
This way, each household helps reduce possible negative
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effects influencing natural environment and allows the .
reclaiming of materials which the product is made of.
Weight: 2,9kg
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PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION
Release ofunpleasantodors 1. The oil is deteriorated.
2. This oil is un suitable fordeep frying.
1. Changer the oil every 5 to 6 frying, or after 2
weeks of storage.
2. Use a good quality vegetable oil or other oil
suitable for deep frying.
Release of steamfrom under edgeof the lid A little steam release is normal. If there is
excessive steam escaping, then the lid is not
close properly.
Make sure the lid is fully closed.
Overflow of the oil 1. The oil volume is higher than the maximum
level.
2. The frying food is too much.
3. The food is too wet.
1. Decrease oil proper volume.
2. Reference to the quantity in COOKING
GUIDE.
3. Dry the food before frying.
Food is not crispyon outside 1. The frying temp-erature is too low.
2. The frying food is too much.
1. Adjust the temperature to proper level.
2. Reference to the quantity in COOKING
GUIDE.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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