Qilive Q.5143, Instruction Manual, Page: 9 / 82

the oil tank with a lid or plate immediately. Turn off and unplug the fryer and leave the oil tank on the
base to cool down.
5.4. OVERHEAT PROTECTION
The deep fryer is designed with overheat protection. The appliance will automatically cut-off the
power to protect from overheating when there is not enough oil, or when solid fat is being melted
in the oil tank.
To reset the overheat protection:
■ Unplug the appliance and let it cool down for at least 30 minutes.
■ Carefully lift the main unit (2) from the base, and use a pin or pointed object to push the
RESET button (4).
5.5. FRYING GUIDE
Use this table or the frying guide printed on the appliance as a general guidance. The frying
temperature and time will depend on the portion and thickness of the food, adjust as required.
Temperature Food Weight/Quantity Time (minutes)
160 °C
Fresh potato chips
600g 7 – 8
Fish
450g 5 – 7
170 °C
Chicken drumsticks
3 – 5 pieces 12 – 15
Vegetable
(mushrooms,
cauliflower)
8 – 10 pieces 2 – 3
175 °C
Frozen French fries
450g 5
180 °C
Chicken nuggets
8 – 10 pieces 3 – 4
Prawns
8 – 10 pieces 3 – 4
190 °C
Doughnuts
3 – 4 pieces 5 – 6
Aubergine (slices)
600g 3 – 4
5.6. FRYING TIPS
■ Cut foods such as chips into the same size, and choose similar sized pieces of fish and
chicken.
■ Before deep frying, make sure that food is as dry as possible. Use kitchen paper to absorb
excess moisture from foods, such as fish, meats and vegetables.
■ Set the Thermostat knob to the minimum temperature while waiting between two batches.
■ Do not leave the frying basket with food hooked in the draining position for too long. The
vapours could cause the food to lose its crispness and go soft.
■ Do not heat the oil at high temperatures for long periods. This will cause the oil to lose its
properties.
■ Replace deep frying oil frequently. If the oil is very dark, cloudy, emits an unpleasant odour,
smokes excessively or foams when heated, it should be discarded safely.
WARNING:
Do not add water, wet foods or icy frozen foods to the appliance as this will
cause the oil to splatter and can lead to burns.
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