ContentS We recommend safety first Getting to know your new appliance Operating your new appliance Cooking with your new appliance Cooking guide Care & cleaning BDF500_UK_IB_B13.indd 2 4/07/13 2:29 PM...
PAge heAder..We reCommenD SaFety FIrSt ‰ At Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture appliances with your safety foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.
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PAge heAder..We reCommenD SaFety FIrSt • Remove and safely discard • To protect against electric any packaging material and shock, do not immerse cord promotional labels before in water or any other liquid. using the appliance for the • Ensure the deep fryer is first time.
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We reCommenD SaFety FIrSt • Take care when opening the ImPortant SaFegUarDS For all eleCtrICal lid. This product generate aPPlIanCeS heat and steam at high temperatures, which will • Fully unwind the power cord escape immediately when the before use. lid is opened.
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We reCommenD SaFety FIrSt • Children should not play with • This appliance is for the appliance. household use only. Do not use this appliance for • This appliance can be used anything other than its by people with reduced intended use.
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We reCommenD SaFety FIrSt • Before cleaning, always turn • Do not place this appliance the appliance to the OFF on or near a heat source, such position, switch off at the as hot plate, oven or heaters. power outlet, unplug at the •...
PAge heAder..gettIng to KnoW yoUr neW aPPlIanCe LCD display Large 4 litre capacity Indicates time, temperature plus pre- Easy to disassemble and clean. 1–1.2kg programmed cooking functions for your recommended cooking capacity. favourite dishes. Stainless steel exterior Mesh filter High quality stainless steel cooking Filter to minimise cooking odours.
PAge heAder..oPeratIng yoUr neW aPPlIanCe SteP 1 BeFore FIrSt USe Remove lid from the deep fryer by grasping Remove any promotional materials and the handle on top and lift off. packaging materials before use. Wash the lid, removable inner bowl, stainless steel outer body and wire frying basket in hot SteP 2 soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
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oPeratIng yoUr neW aPPlIanCe StanD By moDe To change temperature format, press and hold the SCROLL/SELECT knob When the deep fryer remains inactive for for three seconds. If the temperature 10 minutes, it will enter stand by mode. The format is set to Celsius, it will change to white backlight will turn off and STANDBY Fahrenheit after pressing the will display.
CooKIng WItH yoUr neW aPPlIanCe CooK moDe FreSH/FroZen Setting For CHIPS, FISH, NUGGETS, CALAMARI, When the unit is turned on the first the next setting will be FRESH or FROZEN. selection available is cooking mode. Highlight the desired option. The selected option will display and the unselected The display panel options will be option will disappear.
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CooKIng WItH yoUr neW aPPlIanCe Start/CanCel BUtton tImer BUtton Press the START/CANCEL button to After the oil is heated, press the TIMER confirm the chosen settings. When button to start the timer. START/CANCEL is pushed, the elements Once the timer has finished counting down, will turn on, the display will turn orange, the alarm will sound.
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CooKIng WItH yoUr neW aPPlIanCe twice Fried Chips note When TWICE FRIED CHIPS mode is The fryer is programmed to heat to selected and confirmed by pressing the the correct overshoot temperature SCROLL/SELECT knob, 1ST FRY/2ND FRY because when the cooler chips are displays.
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CooKIng WItH yoUr neW aPPlIanCe Custom mode Proceeding to 2nD Fry The CUSTOM cooking mode has a default Empty the contents of the basket setting of 5:00 minutes and 160°C. This can onto a plate lined with paper towel to be changed by turning the cool slightly.
CooKIng gUIDe PeanUt oIl Foods should be crisp when deep fried. If results are soggy, the oil isn’t hot enough. Peanut oil is obtained from the kernels of This can be attributed to one or more of the ground nut or peanut. It has a delicate the following: flavour, nutty odour and has a high •...
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CooKIng gUIDe Lower into hot oil. Press TIMER button. method for the perfect chips Cook until the alarm sound signals end Select any of the following oils: peanut of cooking cycle. oil, rice bran oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil. Remove chips from basket and drain onto a tray lined with paper towel.
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PAge heAder..CooKIng gUIDe Storage and preparation of used oil Re-using your oil is best achieved if proper methods are used after and during cooking. Never season or salt food before or during cooking as it will burn and discolour the oil. This in turn shortens the lifespan of your oil.
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PAge heAder..CooKIng gUIDe PreSet WeIgHtS/temPeratUreS/tIme CHart QUantIty temPeratUre tIme FroZen FooD Frozen chips 500g chips 180°C 6 min Frozen nuggets 10 pieces 160°C 4 min (approx 230g total weight) Frozen battered/crumbed 3–4 pieces 160°C 6 min fish fillets (approx 300g total weight) Frozen crumbed calamari/ 200g batches 180°C...
Care & CleanIng error meSSage CleanIng When the deep fryer needs to be reset a • Before cleaning, always ensure the deep RESET message will flash on the display. fryer is turned off and disconnected from the power outlet. To reset, allow the deep fryer to cool completely, and then press the two red reset •...
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PAge heAder..Care & CleanIng • The removable inner frying bowl, frying basket and stainless steel outer body are dishwasher safe. note Do not use any abrasive cleaners, such as steel wool to clean the surface of your deep fryer as they will scratch the surface.
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