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Frying basket
Th e basket is designed to hold the food to be
fried. Ensure that the basket is not over-fi lled.
Th e deep fryer can accommodate a maximum
of 500g of chips (French fries). Please refer to
Useful hints for deep-frying.
With the lid closed, the basket can be lowered
into the hot oil from the outside by its handle.
To lower the basket, use the lock/release
button integrated in the handle and move the
handle down.
To raise the basket clear of the oil, move the
handle upwards until it locks in a horizontal
position.
Timer
By turning the timer clockwise, the intended
operating time can be set. With the timer set
to position 'I' , the appliance is permanently
switched on. To switch off , turn the timer back
to its '0'-position.
When setting the cooking time to less than
10 minutes, turn the timer to a greater value
fi rst and then turn it slowly back to the desired
setting. Aft er the pre-programmed time
has elapsed, a sound signal is heard and the
appliance is automatically switched off .
Temperature control
By means of the temperature control knob,
the temperature can be set to the desired
level.
Indicator lamps
Th e main indicator lamp shows that the
appliance is in operation and remains lit as long
as the appliance is connected to the mains and
the timer is active.
Once the pre-set temperature level has been
reached, the temperature indicator lamp lights
up.
As soon as the temperature falls below a
certain level, heating will resume as indicated
by the lamp.
Operation
– Fill the container with approx 2.5 litres of
vegetable oil.
– Close the lid.
– Insert the plug into a suitable wall socket.
– Use the timer to turn the appliance on.
Th e main indicator lamp lights up.
– Use the temperature control knob to select
the desired temperature level.
– Allow the deep fryer to pre-heat. When
the pre-set temperature level has been
reached, the temperature indicator lamp
comes on.
– Open the lid
– Lift out the frying basket.
– Place the food to be fried into the basket.
– Place the basket in the frying container.
– Close the lid and lower the basket into the
hot oil.
– Once the food is fried, lift up the basket
and allow the oil to drip off with the basket
in its upper position.
– Open the lid and lift out the basket.
Aft er frying is completed, set both the
temperature control and the timer to
position '0' and remove the plug from the
wall socket.
Useful hints for deep-frying
 Do not overfi ll the frying basket;
otherwise the temperature of the oil or fat
will drop and subsequently cause the food
to absorb an excessive amount of oil or fat.
Th e food should be allowed to fl oat freely
without the pieces touching each other.
 To prevent the oil or fat from frothing
up, make sure that the food is thoroughly
dried. Moisture reduces the life-span of
frying oil or fat.
 When deep-frying frozen food, it is
important to shake off any loose ice
crystals.
 Deep-frozen or partly frozen food should
be briefl y inserted into the hot oil or fat
once or twice before the actual process.
 To prevent the oil or fat from frothing
over, the frying basket should be lowered
slowly and cautiously into the hot oil or
fat.
 For good results, the right temperature
setting is a decisive factor when deep-
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