DeLonghi D14522DZ Mode D'emploi page 6

First connect the magnetic connector (see fig. 3B)
keeping attention to place the connector with the
jut (X) on the bottom side, then connect the plug.
• If oil is used, pour it into the bowl "L" until rea-
ching the maximum level indicated (see Fig. 4).
Never exceed this limit, as oil may overflow from
the container. The level of oil must always be
between the maximum and minimum limits, "D".
For best results, use good quality peanut, canola
or vegetable oil.
• If lumps of fat are used, cut the lumps into pieces
and melt them in another container, then pour the
liquefied fat into the deep fryer bowl. Never melt
the fat in the basket or on the deep fryer heating
element (see Fig. 5).
• If the oil contains food residues on the bottom,
these should be removed before heating the oil, to
ensure that the oil lasts longer.
• Close the cover "K".
PREHEATING
• Place the food to be fried in the basket "M",
without overfilling; max 3 lb of fresh potatoes.
Check that the handle of the basket is correctly
positioned (pos. 2 in Fig. 2).
• Move the thermostat knob "A" (see Fig. 6) to the
required temperature (see cooking table). The oil
temperature light "B" becomes red.
• When the set temperature is reached, the oil tem-
perature light "B" will become green.
STARTING FRYING
• As soon as the light becomes green, place the
basket "M" into the oil, lowering it very slowly to
prevent the hot oil from spraying or overflowing.
• A significant amount of steam will be released:
this is completely normal.
• It is normal during frying for steam to be released
from the cover and condensate to drip from the
edge of the cover.
• To avoid the risk of burns, never place your hands
above the filter on the cover or above the deep
fryer when frying. Before opening the cover com-
pletely, open it slowly to release the steam from the
side.
END OF FRYING TIME
• When the set cooking time has elapsed, lift the
basket "M" and check that the food has been
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cooked to the required color.
• If the food is completely cooked, turn the applian-
ce off by moving the thermostat knob "A" to the
"•" position, until it clicks. The oil temperature
light "B" will become green.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Allow the excess oil to drain by hooking the basket
"M" onto the support "E" on the bowl; never leave
the basket too long in this position, as the steam
may make the fried food less crispy.
• Note: When cooking in two phases or if more
food needs to be cooked, at the end of the first
phase hook the basket "M" onto the basket sup-
port "E" and wait for the light to go off again.
Then slowly lower the basket "M" in the oil a
second time.
COOKING HINTS
HOW LONG THE OIL OR FAT LASTS
The level of oil or fat must never fall below the mini-
mum. Every now and then it must be completely
changed. The life of the oil or fat depends on what
foods are being fried. Food coated in breadcrumbs,
for example, dirties the oil more than simple frying.
As for any deep fryer, the oil deteriorates after being
heated a number of times! Therefore, even if used
correctly, it should be completely changed after 8-10
uses.
CORRECT FRYING
Fresh potatoes must be washed in cold water and
thoroughly dried, to prevent them from sticking
together and ensure they are crisp after frying. The
recommended temperature should be followed for
all recipes. If the temperature is too low, the oil will
be absorbed. If the temperature is too high, a crust
will form immediately and the inside of the food will
not be cooked. The food being fried must only be
immersed in the oil when the oil has reached the cor-
rect temperature, that is when the light "B" becomes
green. Never overfill the basket, as this may cause a
sudden drop in the temperature of the oil and thus
greasier and less uniform frying. Check that the
food is sliced into thin, even pieces. If the slices are
too thick, the food will not be well cooked inside,
despite its appearance, while even slices will be per-
fectly cooked at the same time. Carefully dry the
food before immersing it in the oil or fat, to avoid oil
being sprayed; furthermore, wet food will be less