Bosch PKA375V14W Instruction Manual page 11

Old deep-fat frying oil or fat tends to
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foam and has a lower ignition
temperature. Replace deep-fat frying oil
or fat when it becomes brown, smells
unpleasant and/or smokes prematurely.
Water in hot oil generates a fat
Risk of fire!
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explosion. Never try to put out burning
deep-fat frying oil or fat by pouring water
on it.
In the event of fire:
Unplug the appliance: Switch off the
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fuse in the fuse box.
Cover with a stainless steel cover or
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fire blanket: The lack of oxygen will
extinguish the fire.
Switch off the extractor fan: The air
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draught strengthens the fire.
The appliance becomes very hot and
Risk of fire!
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flammable materials could catch fire.
Never store or use flammable
objects (e.g. spray cans, cleaning
agents) under the appliance or in its
immediate vicinity. Never place
flammable items on or in the appliance.
Risk of burns!
The accessible parts become very hot
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when in operation. Never touch hot
parts. Keep children at a safe distance.
Metallic objects such as knives, forks,
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spoons and lids should not be placed on
the hob surface since they can get hot.
Water in hot oil generates a fat
Risk of burns!
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explosion. Take particular care when
working with water near the hot
appliance. Also take care when working
with water near the cold appliance. Do
not allow any water to enter the deep-fat
frying oil or fat. Risk of a fat explosion
when next heating the appliance up!
Always close the cooled appliance with
the cover.
Any apilage should be removed from the
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lid before opening; the hob surface
should be allowed to cool before closing
the lid.
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After use, switch off the hob element by
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its control and do not rely on the pan
detector.
Water in hot oil generates a fat
Risk of burns!
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explosion. Replace deep-fat frying oil or
fat when it contains a lot of water
(e.g. due to frequent deep-fat frying of
frozen food).
Signs of water in the deep-fat frying oil or
fat:
Rising bubbles
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Water droplets
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Steam
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Spitting during deep-fat frying
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Filling with wet foodstuffs and large
Risk of burns!
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quantities causes the deep-fat frying oil
or fat to foam over. Dry wet foodstuffs
thoroughly before deep-fat frying.
Remove ice from frozen food. Fill the
basket next to the deep-fat fryer, not in it
or above it. Lower the deep-fat frying
basket into the oil or fat slowly, several
times.
Water in hot oil generates a fat
Risk of burns!
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explosion. Dry the deep-fat frying basin
carefully after cleaning before filling it
with deep-fat frying oil or fat again.
When the appliance cover is closed,
Risk of burns!
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heat will accumulate. Only close the
appliance cover when the appliance has
cooled down. Never switch the appliance
on with the appliance cover closed. Do
not rest food on the appliance cover or
use it to keep food warm.
Risk of electric shock!
The cable insulation on electrical
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appliances may melt when touching hot
parts of the appliance. Never bring
electrical appliance cables into contact
with hot parts of the appliance.
WARNING: If the surface is cracked,
switch off the appliance to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
Risk of electric shock.!