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03/2020
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DEEP FRYING
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Carefully take off the lid, slowly insert the basket with the food into the frying pot
with the preheated frying medium and put the lid back on.
Attention:
When deep frying food that contains a large amount of water or
frozen foods, lower the basket into the frying medium slowly. This
will prevent it from overflowing.
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Press button
C2
(ON/ OFF). The countdown of the preset time will start and deep
frying will commence.
Note
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Steam may escape from underneath the lid during the deep frying
process. This is normal and does not constitute a fault.
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While frying, we recommend to stir the food occasionally to prevent it from sticking
together. You can monitor the progress of deep frying through the viewing window
in the lid.
Attention:
When deep frying food that contains a large amount of water or
frozen foods, lower the basket into the frying medium slowly. This
will prevent it from overflowing.
Note
:
The thermostat will automatically turn on and off to maintain the correct
temperature of the frying medium. Based on this, the power indicator
light will intermittently turn on and off.
The deep frying process can be stopped at any time by pressing button
C2
(ON/OFF).
Warning:
The deep fryer and its lid are very hot during the deep frying
process. In the event that it is necessary to handle the deep fryer
during its operation, always use oven mitts and only handle it
using the handles on the deep fryer unit.
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When the preset time has elapsed, the deep fryer will beep and switch to the stand-
by mode and P001 will appear on the display. In this way, the deep frying process
is finished.
FINISHING DEEP FRYING
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When the deep frying process ends in any of the above-described modes, always
remove the lid in such a way as to avoid coming into contact with the hot steam, lift
the basket above the level of the frying medium and hang it on the fixed bracket A5
into the resting position on the deep fryer unit. Allow excess oil to drip off the food.
Warning:
Never touch the frying basket when you have finished deep
frying, it is very hot! Lift the frying basket out of the deep fryer
only by the basket handle.
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Allow the deep fryer to cool down without the lid to prevent water from condensing.
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After the oil drips off, put the deep fried food into a suitable container. We
recommend to line the container with a suitable kitchen paper towel.
RECOMMENDED TIME AND TEMPERATURE TABLE
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Generally, it is recommended to use lower temperatures for brittle foods (vegetables,
fish) and higher temperatures for frozen foods (French fries, chicken, etc.).
Note
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The frying times and temperatures are only of informative character.
Food
Temperature (°C)
Mushrooms
150
Onion rings
150
Zucchini
150
Chicken
160
Fondue from Parmesan
170
Cheese croquettes
170
Fish
170
Fish fingers
180
Fried prawns
180
Fried cheese
180
Doughnuts
190
French fries (frozen)
Phase 1
170
Phase 2
190
Meat/fish/potato croquettes
190
DEEP FRYING TIPS
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When frying lighter foods such as French fries, select a higher temperature. On the
other hand when frying bulkier foods such as chicken drumsticks or meat balls,
select lower temperatures to ensure the foods are evenly fried inside.
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It is appropriate to fry French fries in two phases. In the first phase, fry them for 5-10
minutes at 170 °C and then allow them to cool down. In the second phase, fry them
for 2-4 minutes at 190 °C.
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When frying several food types start with those that require the lower temperature.
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When frying pre-fried foods, use a higher temperature and a shorter frying time
than for raw foods.
REMOVING UNPLEASANT ODOURS FROM THE FRYING
MEDIUM
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Some foods, for example fish, may impart an unpleasant odour to the frying
medium. This odour can be neutralised using the following method:
– heat the frying medium to a temperature of 160 ˚C
– place a few shoots of parsley or two slices of bread into the frying medium,
– wait until "bubbles" stop forming, then using a suitable utensil, remove the
parsley or bread.
Overheating protection
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The fryer is equipped with a safety fuse against overheating, which protects it
against damage. In the event of the fryer heating up excessively, e.g. due to long
use or accidentally starting it without the frying medium, the safety fuse against
overheating will be activated automatically. In such a case, the deep fryer will shut
off. Disconnect the deep fryer from the power socket and allow it to cool down.
Contact an authorised service centre to request a replacement of the safety fuse.
Under no circumstances should you replace the safety fuse yourself.
Attention:
Despite the fact that the deep fryer has overheating protection,
do not use it empty without the frying medium. The incorrect
use of the deep fryer may negatively affect its working order and
lifetime.
HANDLING THE FRYING MEDIUM
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When not using the deep fryer regularly, it is recommended to pour the cooled
down frying medium into enclosed bottles or other deep frying containers and to
store it in a refrigerator or another cool place. Pour the frying medium into bottles
through a fine strainer to filter out food residues.
Warning:
Prior to transferring the frying medium, always allow it to cool
down sufficiently to prevent serious burns.
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It is not necessary to replace the frying medium after every use. If you fry mainly
potatoes and filter the frying medium, it is possible is reuse it 8 to 10×. Do not use
the same frying medium for more than 6 months.
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Always replace the frying medium when:
– it has a brown colour or from the very beginning stinks or smokes
– there is too much water in it. A high water concentration in the oil or shortening/
fat is indicated by bubbles and water drops, water steam and a rapidly rising
oil or shortening/fat. If the water concentration in the deep fryer is too high, it
may happen that the oil or shortening fat may explode out, which can be very
dangerous to both the people using the deep fryer as well as those in its vicinity.
If you wish to replace the frying medium, proceed as follows:
– prepare a container with an appropriate volume
– disconnect the deep fryer from the power grid
– tilt open the lid, take out the frying basket, hold the deep fryer unit by its handles
and pour out the frying medium into the prepared container
Warning:
Replace the frying medium only after it has cooled down
completely. In the event that shortening fat was used, it must still
be partially liquid for it to be poured out.
