DF09
Deep Fryer
User
Guide
Cleaning the moisture trap:
When cooking has been completed
Remove the moisture trap at
Return the basket to the fryer, switch off the mains socket and
the rear of the appliance;
unplug the fryer. Now leave the appliance to cool fully before
empty, clean and replace it.
cleaning.
Note:
If you are using solid fat, remove the basket from the fryer
When all the components are cleaned and dried:
before
the fat in the tank solidifies
.
Wash the basket in hot
Re-assemble the fryer. Replace the filters in the correct order -
soapy water. Use great care as the fat may splatter when it
the white one underneath and the charcoal filter on top.
comes into contact with the water. Alternatively, leave the basket
Replace the mains cable in the storage compartment at the
on a heatproof surface to cool after removing it from the fryer.
rear of the appliance and store the fryer safely in a cool dry
place out of the reach of children and pets.
Cleaning the Fryer
Storing The Oil
Cleaning should be carried out when the fryer is unplugged
from the mains. The fryer and the oil should be completely
You may store filtered, cooled oil in the fryer. Solid fat must not
cool. When cleaning, avoid the use of abrasive cleaning
be stored in the fryer
materials as these may damage the appliance surfaces.
Making Replacement Filters
Remove the basket from the fryer. Remove the lid, and remove
You may make your own filters very easily. You will need both
the filter from the grease trap. For guidance on removing and
charcoal and plain filter sheets available from kitchen
repositioning these items see P 4.
accessory stores. Place a sheet of paper in the filter recess and
Two-piece Filter:
Remove the filter before cleaning the lid. Lift
draw around the inside to make a template. Cut the template
and remove the grease trap cover.
Refer to Page 4
. Remove the
with a pair of sharp scissors and make a pair of filters.
two filters and check their condition.
Fit the new filters as previously described.
The filters can be used about fifty times before replacement. This
depends on the nature of the food and the period of cooking.
Cleaning the basket:
The basket and handle should be
washed in warm soppy water, rinsed and dried.
Cleaning the lid:
The
appliance lid and the cover of the
grease trap should also be washed in warm soppy water, rinsed
and dried.
Cleaning the Oil Tank:
Ensure the appliance is fully cool, the
lid has been removed and the unit is unplugged. Carefully lift
and tilt the appliance to the left and pour the oil off into a
suitable receptacle from the left rear corner. (If you are left-
handed use the right corner.) Pour warm soapy water into the
tank and wash it well. Rinse in fresh water and allow to dry.
If you intend to re-use the oil:
filter it well.
If you are using solid fat:
Remove the basket before the fat
has cooled. Remove as much of the cooled fat as possible with
a plastic spatula before washing the tank. Ensure the washing
water is hot enough to remove all traces of fat from the tank.
When washing the oil tank ensure you do not damage the
interior surface.
Wipe the body of the fryer with a damp cloth and dry well.
Never immerse the body in any liquid.
Warranty
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from
the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period,
please return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with
the original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no
way affects your consumer rights.
Specification
Model:
DF09 Deep Fryer
Power:
220-240 VAC 50Hz, 1500- 1800W
Tank Capacity:
2.2 litres max.
Weight:
2.5Kg
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED
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The times given here are approximate and should be adjusted to suit quantities, portion sizes and individual taste.
Item
Weight
Temp.
Frying Time
Fresh Chips
700g
190ºC
10-15 minutes
Frozen Chips
700g
190ºC
13-18 minutes
Fish
500g
150ºC
8-12minutes
Whitebait (just sufficient to cover the basket area)
190ºC
2-3 minutes
Fresh cod or haddock in batter
500g
190ºC
10-15 minutes
Frozen cod or haddock in batter
500g
170ºC
12-18 minutes
Frozen plaice
600g
190ºC
12-18 minutes
Frozen Hamburgers
4(qty)
150ºC
8-10 minutes
Chicken portions in Crumbs
600g
170ºC
12-18 minutes
Fresh crumbed chicken drumsticks
600g
170ºC
12-15 minutes
Frozen veal escalopes
500g
170ºC
8-10 minutes
Frying Guide Time and Temperature Chart
DF09 Deep Fryer User Guide
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for
your nearest facilities see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-
store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical
products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Note:
when used for the first time the fryer may emit a slight
Cooking With the Fryer
odour. This is harmless and quite normal. The odour will cease
Cooking with the fryer is a two part process.
after a very short time.
First the tank must be filled with the correct amount of oil
COOKING
and be preheated to the correct temperature.
Only when this process is complete should you proceed to
Raise the basket and lock it in the raised position.
the cooking stage.
Open the fryer lid and place the food to be cooked (which
should be as dry as possible) in the basket.
Fill the tank with oil
Set the temperature for cooking the food according to the
On the inside of the oil tank at the back, there are two marks
frying guide on Page 6.
The
POWER
light will come on.
MIN and MAX. Pour in sufficient oil to reach the MAX mark. Do
Always have the basket in the raised position when filling it with
not overfill.
food. Do not overfill the basket.
The capacity of the tank is 2.2 litres - 1.8 litres is needed to
Close the lid
cover the MIN mark. There should always be sufficient oil in the
Lower the filled basket into the oil by slowly returning the
tank to cover the MIN mark.
handle to the recessed position, as described.
Corn oil, sunflower oil, ground nut oil and vegetable oil are all
Cooking Home-Battered Foods
suitable for use with the fryer. If you wish you may use solid
This method requires extreme care.
vegetable fat but this is much more difficult to handle. Solid fat
If you place wet batter in the basket prior to cooking, the food
should be melted in a separate pan before transferring it to the
may stick. Coat the food in batter and leave it to drain slightly
tank.
to remove any excess.
Do not use margarine, butter or olive oil. Do not mix
Ensure the correct cooking temperature has been reached.
different oils and fats.
Leave the basket in the
lowered
position. Open the lid of the
Lightly smear the viewing window with a little oil. This will
fryer.
prevent it from getting fogged by condensation and allow you
Using a pair of tongs,
slowly lower the coated food carefully
to view the food while it cooks.
into the hot oil - this allows the batter to solidify and prevents it
Replace the frying basket:
Hold the basket as described
sticking to the mesh of the basket.
earlier. Align the groove in the basket handle over the raised lip
Close the lid and allow the food to cook.
at the front of the appliance and press down to make sure the
Hints on Using Your Fryer
basket is firmly seated.
Use a recommended oil - do not mix oils or fats.
Close the lid:
Close the lid of the fryer by pressing down at
Take into account the type of food when you set the frying
both sides. This will prevent steam from escaping.
temperature. Generally, precooked foods need a higher
L
ower the basket into the oil:
Pull back the
button on the
cooking temperature than raw foods.
handle to release the catch and fold the handle down.
If you need to add oil
, do so between batches. Allow a short
time for the oil to heat up to the right temperature.
Ensure there is enough room
to open the appliance lid and
operate the frying basket.
Cook food thoroughly
. Remember that food may turn
golden brown before it has cooked through.
Use the fryer in well ventilated conditions.
All food,
contains moisture which turns to steam during frying. Most of
this steam escapes through the filter in the lid.
Do not lean over the fryer
when cooking food or when
opening the lid.
Check the progress of the food during cooking
by raising
the basket to the horizontal position using the handle and view
the food through the viewing window.
When The Food Is Cooked
Raise the basket and wait a few seconds to let the steam
subside. Now open the lid fully. Be careful as there may be
steam in the fryer.
Plug the fryer into the mains.
Plug the fryer into the mains
Shake the basket slightly to remove excess oil and transfer the
point and switch on the power at the mains
food carefully to a heatproof utensil. Hold the handle as
Preheat The Oil
-
Do not omit this process!
described on Page 4.
Return the basket to the fryer and close the lid.
Preheating will take 15 minutes.
If the food is not fully cooked:
Close the lid, lower the basket
Set the correct oil temperature for the food
- the frying
into the oil, and continue the cooking process.
guide on Page 6 will assist you.
When the oil is at the correct temperature the
POWER
light will
change from Red to Green.
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