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  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on. Remove all packaging before use. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions, including: This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 year to 8 years. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they are continuously supervised.
  • Page 4: Before Using For The First Time

    PARTS Lid button Basket 8. Timer display Basket handle release button Timer buttons MIN/MAX marks 10. Temperature control Power light (red) 11. Filter compartment lid 6. Thermostat light (green) 12. Filters BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Clean the fryer, to remove manufacturing dust, etc. see CLEANING. PREPARATION Sit the fryer on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, at least 75cm above the floor, with at least 5cm space all round it.
  • Page 5 • 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. Lift up the basket handle until it clicks (Fig A). This will raise the basket out of the oil.
  • Page 6: Frying Times

    COATINGS AND BATTERS Coat all foods, except those high in starch, like potatoes and doughnuts. The coating protects the food, helps prevent juices leaking into the oil and gives a crisp tasty result. Generally, coatings won’t stick to frozen foods. Seasoned flour Thicker coatings don’t stick well to wet/damp foods, so coat them first in seasoned flour.
  • Page 7 Chips (french fries) • Use a chipping potato, like King Edward, Cara, Maris Piper, Romano or Desirée. • Peel, cut, rinse, drain, and dry thoroughly. Don’t put more than two layers of chips in the basket at a time. For best results, fry in two stages: Stage 1: Fry for 5-10 minutes (depending on quantity) at 170°C.
  • Page 8: Hints And Tips

    Meat Only deep fry fresh/thawed meat. Coat in egg and breadcrumbs or batter. For frozen meat products, follow directions on the package. Type Temperature Time (mins) (ºC) Goujons Chops/cutlets - small/large 10/15 Scotch eggs Rissoles, meat balls Weiner schnitzel (depending on thickness) Poultry Only deep fry fresh or thawed poultry.
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    • If you add too much food, the temperature will not recover and your food will absorb oil. • If the oil foams and threatens to overflow, there’s too much food in the basket (take some out), the food is too moist (dry the food with paper towel and try again), or the oil is old or contaminated (replace it).
  • Page 10: Thermal Safety Cut-Out

    CLEANING To avoid the build up of jelly-like deposits, it’s best to clean the deep fryer after every few uses. If you leave it too long, solid layers of oil will build up. • Wash the basket in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and leave to air dry. •...
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods, appliances marked with this symbol mustn’t be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste, but recovered, reused, or recycled. SERVICE If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model Number to hand, as we won’t be able to help you without it.

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