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III. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
: Activa DF-118
Voltage : 220-240V AC
Frequency : 50/60Hz.
Power : 1800W
Capacity : 2.5 liters max. oil capacity
V. OPERATING THE APPLIANCE
• Remove the basket with the handle from the bracket.
• Pour between 2-2.5 litres of oil into the fryer. The level of oil must be between
the MAX and MIN level marked on the surface of the pot.
• Use only good quality vegetable oil or all purpose shortening for deep fry-
ing. Butter, margarine, olive oil or animal fat is not recommended due to its
lower smoking temperatures.
• Smear the viewing window with a little oil.
• Plug in the mains and set thermostat to the required temperature (see the
reference menu) The temperature light will go out when the set temperature
is reached.
• Add food (as dry as possible) into the basket first.
• Do not overload basket.
• Place food of uniform size into the basket so that cook evenly.
• Be sure to dry all food before frying.
• Place the basket back into the fryer. Remove the handle and close the lid.
Turn the BASKET knob down to have basket and food immersed in the oil.
• Do not add water or wet stuff to the cooking oil, even small amounts of water
will cause oil to spatter.
• After cooking, lift the basket out of the oil to drain. Push the LID-RELEASE
BUTTON to open the li
d.
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The frying time given in this chart is only for reference.
FOOD TYPE
TEMPERATURE(°C)
TIME(minutes)
Mushrooms
170°C
3-5
Crumbed chicken
190°C
10-14
Whole shrimp
170°C
3-5
Fish cakes
170°C
3-5
Fillets
170°C
5
Onions
190°C
2-4
French fries
190°C
8-12
Potato chips
190°C
12-18
NOTES:
1. Use only metal kitchen utensils with insulated handles in hot oil.
