Optimum FT-2525, Operating Instructions Manual

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Under no circumstances should you place the fat in
the deep frying basket!
3. In order to reduce the acrylamide content of food con-
taining starch( potatoes, cereals) the temperature during
deep-fat frying should not exceed 170 0 C (or possible
175
0
C).Furthermore, the frying time should be kept as
short as possible and the food only fried until it turns
golden yellow.
4. Please note that the safety switch (1) is operated when
the control element is inserted into the guide mecha-
nism.
5. Choose the right frying temperature and check the con-
ditions of the food to be fried. A rule of thumb is that pre-
fried foods require a higher temperature than raw foods.
6. Do not carry or move the deep fryer if the oil or grease is
still hot.
7. When frying dough-like foods scrape off the excess
dough and put the pieces carefully into the oil.
8. Please ensure that the handle of the deep fat frying bas-
ket has been correctly attached.
• Press the ends of the wire together at the free end of
the handle.
• Insert the brackets into wire hoops inside the basket.
The deep fat frying basket must not be more than 2/3
full. Do not overfill the frying basket (The maximum fill-
ing quantity for chips is 200g per liter of oil/fat)
9. Rub dry humid foods with a cloth before frying.
Caution: In the case of foodstuffs which are too moist
(e.g. frozen chips etc.) large amounts of foam may form,
which under certain circumstances may cause the oil to
overflow.
HOW TO OPERATE THE DEEP FRYER
1. Make sure that the appliance is unplugged and switched
off (Take control lamps are off).
2. Take the lid off the deep fryer.
3. Remove the frying basket and fill the container with oil or
grease (maximum 3.3l). The filling level must be located
between the minimum and the maximum level. Put the
lid back on.
4. Insert the plug into a 230V, 50Hz power socket. The
green control lamp lights up. Set the desired tempera-
ture by turning the temperature control.
5. The red control lamp lights up. Once the set temperature
has been reached the red control lamp goes off. Place
the frying basket containing the items to be fried care-
fully into the hot fat.
6. The red control lamp switches on and off several times
during frying. This is normal and it indicates that the tem-
perature is controlled by the thermostat and is being
maintained. Once the frying time is over (the frying times
are to be found on the packaging of the food or in the
recipe), please take out the frying basket.
7. Let the oil drip from the food being fried.
8. In order to switch off the machine, please turn the tem-
perature regulator to OFF and remove the plug from the
socket. Wind the mains lead up in the form of a spiral in
the cable compartment.
Cleaning
1. Make sure that the plug is pulled out.
2. Wait until the deep fryer is completely cool before cleaning.
Wait in any case for 1 to 2 hours after use before using
again to avoid burns.
3. In order to change the oil, pull the deep frying container
out by the handles and pour the oil out at the side.
4. Please do not immerse the device in water.
5. Clean the deep frying fat container, the lid and the
housing with a damp cloth and household detergent if
necessary. Please do not immerse in water.
6. The deep frying basket can be cleaned in the usual way
in soapy water.
7. Avoid using abrasive materials or sharp objects. These
may damage the deep fryer.
Troubleshooting
Device is not working
Troubleshooting:
• Check the mains connections.
• Check the position of the thermostat.
Other possible causes:
The device is fitted with a safety switch.
This prevents the heater being switched on accidentally.
Troubleshooting:
Check that the control element is correctly in place.
Overheating Protection
• If you should accidentally switch on your deep fat fryer
when there is no oil, fat or overfilling oil in it, the over-
heating protection is automatically turned on. The appliance
is no longer ready to be used. Unplug the deep fryer.
• Only after the device has been left to cool down com-
pletely should the “RESTART” button on the rear of the
control element be operated in order to use the deep fat
fryer again. Please use a pointed object for this purpose.
Technical Data:
Power supply: 230V, 50Hz
Power consumption: 2000W
This device has been tested according to all relevant current
CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and
low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accor-
dance with the latest safety regulations.
Subject to technical changes without prior notice!
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