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BEFORE FIRST USE
Clean the fryer, to remove manufacturing dust, etc. see CLEANING section for more instructions.
IMPORTANT: Ensure all packaging, labels and tags have been removed before connecting
to the power for the first time.
PREPARATION
1.
Sit the fryer on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, with at least 5cm space all round it.
2.
Keep it away from cupboards, curtains, anything combustible, and anything that might be
damaged by heat or steam.
3.
Position the fryer so the basket handle, when in the raised position, doesn't extend beyond
the edge of the work surface where it might be caught or knocked accidentally.
4.
Line a colander or plate with paper towel, to drain the food after frying.
5.
When using your fryer, always use oven gloves. They don't just protect your hands from heat,
they protect them from drips and splashes too.
CAUTION: When raising and lowering the basket, keep lid closed to avoid splashes and
splattering.
FILLING WITH OIL
1.
Press the lid button to open the lid and remove basket.
2.
If the bowl is empty, fill with good quality liquid cooking oil, to between the MIN and MAX
marks. If it already contains oil, check the level, and top up as necessary.
NOTE:
• Do not use solid cooking oil, fat, butter, margarine, or olive oil. Olive oil generally contains too
much water, and can be too smoky. Buy a good quality liquid cooking oil suitable for deep
frying, like sunflower or corn oil.
• Do not mix oils of different types, as different oils have different temperature characteristics.
USING YOUR FRYER
1.
Put the plug into a wall power outlet and switch the outlet on. The power light will come on.
2.
Turn the temperature control to the temperature you need. The range is 80°C to 190°C.
3.
The green thermostat light will come on to show that the fryer is heating up. The light will go
out when the correct temperature is reached, then cycle on and off as the thermostat works
to maintain the temperature.
4.
When the green thermostat light goes out, you can start frying.
Prepare the food
• Cut food into uniformly sized pieces.
• Coat wet food (e.g. fish, fruit) with flour, crumbs, batter, etc.
• Do not try to defrost food in the fryer. Any food other than pre-cooked, quick-frozen foods
(e.g. frozen chips, prawns in breadcrumbs, chicken pieces in batter) must be fully defrosted
before putting into the fryer.
• When frying pre-packed or pre-cooked frozen foods, follow the instructions on the packet.
• When frying raw vegetables (e.g. chips), dry them with paper towel or a tea towel before
placing them into the basket.