rear of the appliance and store the fryer safely in a cool dry
Cleaning the Fryer
place out of the reach of children and pets.
Cleaning should be carried out when the fryer is unplugged
Storing The Oil
from the mains. The fryer and the oil should be completely
cool. When cleaning, avoid the use of abrasive cleaning
If you store the oil separately:
Remove the basket handle.
materials as these may damage the appliance surfaces.
Place the handle in the basket. Place the basket in the fryer and
Remove the basket from the fryer. Remove the lid, and remove
close the lid.
the filter from the grease trap. For guidance on removing and
If you store the fryer with oil in the tank:
Store it with the
repositioning these items see P 4.
basket in the lowered (frying) position and the lid closed.
Two-piece Filter:
Remove the filter before cleaning the lid. Lift
Ensure the fryer is securely stored in a cupboard or in a place
and remove the grease trap cover.
Refer to Page 4
. Remove the
where the oil is unlikely to spill or get contaminated.
two filters and check their condition.
Making Replacement Filters
The filters can be used about fifty times before replacement. This
depends on the nature of the food and the period of cooking.
You may make your own filters very easily. You will need both
charcoal and plain filter sheets available from kitchen
Cleaning the basket:
The basket and handle should be
accessory stores. Place a sheet of paper in the filter recess and
washed in warm soppy water, rinsed and dried.
draw around the inside to make a template. Cut the template
Cleaning the lid:
The
appliance lid and the cover of the
with a pair of sharp scissors and make a pair of filters.
grease trap should also be washed in warm soppy water, rinsed
Fit the new filters as previously described.
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.
Cleaning the moisture trap:
Remove the moisture trap at
the rear of the appliance;
empty, clean and replace it.
When all the components are cleaned and dried:
Re-assemble the fryer. Replace the filters in the correct order -
the white one underneath and the charcoal filter on top.
Replace the mains cable in the storage compartment at the
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:
DF10 Deep Fryer
Power:
220-240 VAC 50Hz, 1500- 1800W
Tank Capacity:
2.2 litres max.
Weight:
2.5Kg
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED
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
DF10 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.
Lower the filled basket into the oil. Close the lid. Ensure the
Cooking With the Fryer
slots in the lid fit snugly over the handle.
Cooking with the fryer is a two part process.
First the tank must be filled with the correct amount of oil
and be preheated to the correct temperature.
Only when this process is complete should you proceed to
the cooking stage.
Fill the tank with oil
At the rear of the oil tank there are two marks MIN and MAX.
Pour in sufficient oil to reach the MAX mark. Do not overfill.
The capacity of the tank is 2.2 litres - 1.8 litres is needed to
cover the MIN mark. There should always be sufficient oil in the
tank to cover the MIN mark.
Corn oil, sunflower oil, ground nut oil and vegetable oil are all
suitable for use with the fryer. You may use solid vegetable fat
but this is much more difficult to handle. Solid fat should be
melted in a separate pan before transferring it to the tank.
Do not use margarine, butter or olive oil. Do not mix
different oils and fats.
Lightly smear the viewing window with a little oil. This will
Hints on Using Your Fryer
prevent it from getting fogged by condensation and allow you
Use a recommended oil - do not mix oils or fats.
to view the food while it cooks.
Take into account the type of food when you set the frying
temperature. Generally, precooked foods need a higher
Ensure the frying basket is in the Frying position.
cooking temperature than raw foods.
Close the lid:
Close the lid of the fryer by pressing down at
If you need to add oil
, do so between batches. Allow a short
both sides. This will prevent steam from escaping.
time for the oil to heat up to the right temperature.
Plug the fryer into the mains.
Gently pull the cable out from
Ensure there is enough room
to open the appliance lid and
the storage compartment at the rear of the fryer. Plug the fryer
operate the frying basket.
into the mains
point and switch on the power at the mains
Cook food thoroughly
. Remember that food may turn
Preheat The Oil
-
Do not omit this process!
golden brown before it has cooked through.
Use the fryer in well ventilated conditions.
All food,
Set the correct oil temperature for the food by moving the
contains moisture which turns to steam during frying. Most of
thermostat lever to the appropriate position.
this steam escapes through the filter in the lid.
After about 15 minutes the oil will be at the correct temperature
Do not lean over the fryer
when cooking food or when
and the
POWER
light will change from Red to Green.
opening the lid.
Note:
when used for the first time the fryer may emit a slight
Check the progress of the food during cooking
by raising
odour. This is harmless and quite normal. The odour will cease
the basket and view the food through the viewing window.
after a very short time.
COOKING
When The Food Is Cooked
When the oil is at the correct temperature:
Wait a few seconds to let the steam subside. Now open the lid
fully. Be careful as there may be steam in the fryer.
Open the fryer lid, lift the basket up and hook it over the front of
the oil tank. The hooks should lie in the recess at the front of the
Shake the basket slightly to remove excess oil. Raise the basket,
fryer.
hook it over the front edge of the oil well and transfer the food
carefully to a heatproof utensil using heatproof tongs or a
metal spoon.
Return the basket to the fryer and close the lid.
If the food is not fully cooked:
Close the lid, lower the basket
into the oil, and continue the cooking process.
When cooking has been completed
Return the basket to the fryer, switch off the mains socket and
unplug the fryer. Now leave the appliance to cool fully before
cleaning.
Note:
If you are using solid fat, remove the basket from the fryer
before
the fat in the tank solidifies
.
Wash the basket in hot
Place the food to be cooked (which should be as dry as
soapy water. Use great care as the fat may splatter when it
possible) in the basket.
Do not overfill the basket.
comes into contact with the water. Alternatively, leave the basket
Always have the basket in the raised position when filling it.
on a heatproof surface to cool after removing it from the fryer.
Set the temperature for cooking the food according to the
frying guide on Page 6.
The
POWER
light will come on.
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Deep Fryer
USER GUIDE
DF10
Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road,
Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
