SEVERIN FR 2408 Mode D'emploi page 16

∙ Do not mix different kinds of oil.
∙ The quality of over-used oil cannot be
improved by mixing it with fresh oil. The
fresh oil would also be spoilt after a short
while.
∙ To prevent the oil from frothing up,
make sure that the food is quite dry.
Take special care to defrost deep-frozen
food thoroughly before frying. Moisture
reduces the life-span of frying oil.
∙ For good results, the right temperature
setting is a decisive factor when deep-
frying food. If the oil is not suffi ciently
hot, the food may take in too much oil.
It is therefore best to insert the food
basket only once the pre-heating period
is complete. If the oil is too hot, on the
other hand, an outer crust will be built up
while the inner part of the food remains
uncooked.
∙ Deep-frozen or chilled food should be
briefl y inserted into the hot oil once or
twice before the actual cooking process
begins.
∙ Do not fry too much food at once. Each
item should be able to fl oat freely without
touching another.
∙ When cooking battered food, make sure
that the batter is fi rmly attached to the
food and excess fl our is removed.
∙ Over-used frying oil is easily recognisable
as it is of a darker colour and more
viscous, giving off an unpleasant smell or
tending to foam.
∙ Over-used frying oil or oil containing a
residue of particles from earlier use is
more infl ammable and tends to ignite
easily. It is therefore best to change the
oil after 3 or 4 cycles of use. However, its
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life-span depends mainly on the kind and
quantity of food fried.
∙ The life span can be extended if the oil is
fi ltered after each cycle of use.
∙ The oil may be stored inside the deep
fryer if the unit is kept closed and put in a
cool place.
Cleaning and care
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it
is disconnected from the power supply
and has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid any risk of electric shock, do
not clean the appliance with liquids or
immerse it in a liquid.
∙ To remove the fat from the container, wait
until it has cooled down suffi ciently but
is still liquid. Then pour it into a suitable
heat-resistant container. The fat can be
fi ltered by pouring it through absorbent
paper placed into a heat-resistant funnel
or in the frying basket itself.
∙ Do not pour frying fat down the kitchen
sink. Once cold, it may be disposed of
together with your household refuse.
∙ The inside of the frying container can be
cleaned by wiping it fi rst with household
tissue paper and then with a damp,
lint-free cloth, using a mild household
detergent.
∙ The lid contains a fat fi lter which must
be replaced after several frying cycles.
Release the fi lter cover and take out
the old fi lter. Replacement fi lters can be
ordered through Severin Service Centre.
∙ Insert a new fat fi lter and replace the
fi lter cover.
∙ The frying basket and its handle, the fork
rack and forks should be cleaned after