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the oil/fat drain off.
∙ After frying is completed, turn the
temperature control knob back to its
lowest position and remove the plug from
the wall socket.
Useful hints for deep-frying
∙ To prevent the oil/fat from frothing
over, make sure that the food is
thoroughly dried. Take special care to
defrost deep-frozen food thoroughly
before frying. Moisture reduces the
life-span of frying oil/fat.
∙ For good results, the right temperature
setting is a decisive factor when deep-
frying. If the oil/fat is not suffi ciently
hot, the food may take in too much oil/
fat. It is therefore best to insert the food
basket only once the heating up period
is complete and the pre-set temperature
level has been reached. However, if the
oil/fat is too hot, a crust will be built up
too fast while the inner part of the food
remains uncooked.
∙ Deep-frozen or partly frozen food
should be briefl y inserted into the hot
oil/fat once or twice before the actual
process.
∙ To prevent the oil/fat from frothing over,
the frying basket should be lowered
slowly and cautiously into the hot oil/fat.
∙ Do not overfi ll the frying basket.
Otherwise the temperature of the oil/fat
will drop and subsequently cause the food
to absorb an excessive amount of fat/oil.
The food should be allowed to fl oat freely
without the pieces touching each other.
∙ Information on temperatures and frying
times can be found on the control panel,
or in the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the food to be deep-fried.
∙ The quality of often-used oil/fat cannot
be improved by mixing with fresh oil. The
fresh oil/fat would be spoiled after a short
while as well.
∙ Often-used oil/fat is readily recognisable
as it is viscous and darker in colour, and
gives off an unpleasant smell or tends to
foam.
∙ Old oil/fat (or oil containing a residue of
particles from earlier use) is infl ammable
and tends to ignite easily. It is therefore best
to change the oil/fat after it has been used
three or four times, bearing in mind that its
life-span depends mainly on the kind and
quantity of food fried.
∙ The life span can be extended by fi ltering
the frying oil/fat after each cycle of use.
∙ The frying oil/fat may be stored inside the
deep fryer if the unit is kept closed and
stored in a cool place. However, ensure
that the appliance containing the hot oil/
fat has suffi ciently cooled down.
Nutrition-conscious deep-frying
For nutritious, healthy deep-frying we
recommend to use a temperature setting
of no higher than 170°C when deep-frying
amylaceous food, i.e. food with a higher-than-
average starch content. With the reduced
frying temperature, and with an equally
reduced amount of food in the frying basket,
the build-up of substances detrimental to
health is limited to a minimum.
General care and cleaning
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is
disconnected from the power supply and
has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
clean the heating element with water and
do not immerse it.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
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