Valentine TF7 T, Instructions Manual

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After using each time, top up the oil level. If the oil level is too low, efficiency will be lost and the oil will overheat.
Starting up, cooking:
Turn the thermostat switch [1] to the required temperature,
for ex. 180
o
C
Þ Neutral lamp [2] lights up
Þ The lamp [3] lights up
As soon as green lamp [4] lights up, immerse the basket in
the oil
* The model Maxi-5 does not have a green lamp
Þ Place the basket directly on the heating element
After cooking time (see cooking chart below), lift the basket
and shake it
Þ Hook the basket at the fixing bar [6]
Þ Let oil drain
After the service, turn the thermostat switch [1 ] to position
« 0 »
Þ Cover the deep fryer with the lid deliverd with
If you fry many chips, some water accumulate on the body of the pan. To prevent overflow, please drain out 1-2 litres of oil after use and put it
into hot oil.
How to save oil
* Do not leave deep fryer on before or after using (the fryer only takes 5 minutes to heat up).
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the high temperature destroys the oil also without food
* Limit the temperature at 170
o
C instead of 190
o
C
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life time of oil is extended by approx. 40 % !
* After each service, pass the oil through a microfilter (optional). This will retain even microscopic particles and can be reused
many time over
Cooking chart
Temp. Foods Minutes
190 oC Frozen chips 3 (1+1)
160 oC Blanching raw chips 4 - 6
190 oC Cooking blanched chips 2 - 3
170 oC Breaded meats 3
170 oC Frozen chicken legs 6 - 8
180 oC Fish 2 - 4
Maintenance of fryer
Procedure of cleaning see Health and Safety guide Safety during emptying and cleaning of fryers
CAIS17(rev2)
Disconnect the equipment
Þ Isolate from mains and turn fryer “off”
Turn the Thermostat switch [1] to position « 0 »
Wait that oil gets to below 40c.Empty the pan [20]
Þ Drain oil
Þ Be careful of burning if oil is hot
Pour hot water containing detergent (soda, for
example) into the pan to level MAX)
Þ Leave for 5 to 10 minutes, wash the pan and the heating element coil
[9] using a brush
Þ Do not damage the probe of the thermostat with sharp or pointed tools.
Remove the heating element box
Þ Beware: do not clean it with water
(IEC 60335-2-37)
Cleaning the bottom of the pan with a brush or put it in
the dishwasher
Þ After cleaning, rinse the pan with hot water, as detergent residues are
very harmful to the fresh oil used to refill the pan.
Þ Wipe the pan and the heating element with a dry cloth
Put the pan in the body (chassis)
Þ Attention, drain vlave lever must be in open position
Close the valve [10] and refill the pan with fresh oil to
the level «MAX» [8]
Þ Replace the heating element in the correct position. The 2 pins [14]
must penetrate in the switchbox
After use, cover the fryer with the lid
Þ Light damages the oil quality
Changing the oil
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