Lid operation
To ensure safe and easy removal, turn
anti-clockwise using the handles on each
side of the lid, then lift using the centre
handle
B
.
WARNING When in use, steam may
be emitted from the edge of the lid or
from the vents in the lid. Stand back as
there may be a build up of steam.
To replace the lid, position it using the
centre handle with the vents away from you
at the back and turn clockwise using the
side handles until it is locked firmly in
position.
• The centre handle should only be used to
lift and replace the lid.
• Always use oven gloves when removing
or replacing lid during use.
Preparing for the
first time
Turn to the section ‘Emptying, cleaning’,
and clean the fryer thoroughly, to remove
any manufacturing residues, dust etc.
Filling
IMPORTANT: Do not connect the fryer to
the electricity supply yet.
Remove the lid and take out the basket
and handle.
Pour oil into the tank up to the maximum
level indicated
C
(approx. 2 litres of oil).
•
Use good quality liquid vegetable oil.
Don’t use butter, margarine, olive oil.
Cooking
1
Replace the lid.
2
Plug into the mains supply and switch on.
3
The green heating light will illuminate.
For model with variable
temperature control
4
Set the variable temperature control to
the required setting, see ‘frying times and
temperature’ section.
For models with fixed temperature
4
The temperature is fixed at 185ºC, see
‘frying times’ section.
The fryer is now preheating the oil, the
green incicator light may go out and come
on once or twice. After approx 15 minutes
the oil is at the correct temperature and
cooking results will be all the better. The
indicator light may go off and on several
times to indicate that the thermostat is
maintaining the correct temperature.
5
Remove the lid.
6
Fix the handle to the basket by pulling
the lock button back and slide the handle
into the slot on the basket. Let go of the
lock button, so that the handle locks into
place on the basket
D
.
There are two methods of cooking in your
fryer; one general method for most food
types and another for home battered
products.
4
C
B
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