Helpful Hints (Frying / Oil / Draining And Recycling Oil); Cooking Chart - Bella 13401 Manuel D'instructions

Helpful Hints
Frying
• Never over-fill the fry basket with food. Maximum basket capacity is 2/3 full, 1.0 Kg./2.2 lb.
• Fry more batches of smaller amounts of food. Best results are obtained when the hot oil can freely
circulate all around the food.
• In general, pre-cooked foods require higher temperatures and less cooking time.
• Cut or sort food into uniform sizes. Cook same-size pieces together so they will be cooked in the
same amount of time.
• Be sure foods are free from ice crystals and excess moisture before frying. Water on the surface of
the food can cause the oil to spatter and foam.
• When using a breading, evenly coat the food to be fried. Fine, uniform crumbs stick better than
coarse, uneven ones. Shake off all extra breading to help keep oil clean.
• To prevent contamination of the oil, do not add salt or other spices to the food during frying or
when the food is draining above the oil.
• Space coated foods so they do not touch while cooking.
• For best results when frying doughs or foods dipped in a liquid batter, place the foods into the
basket first and then lower the fry basket into the hot oil.
• Always use the fry basket to lift food out of the oil; hook the basket to the rim and allow oil to drain.
Then remove fried food from the fry basket.
Oil
WARNING! Never, under any circumstances, add water or any other liquid to the oil.
• Never over-fill or under-fill the fryer with oil. The minimum oil capacity is 2.5 liters (2.7qt./84.5 oz.).
The maximum oil capacity is 3.5 liters (3.7qt./14.6 cups). Both the MIN and MAX oil levels are marked
on the inside of the tank.
WARNING: Under- or over-filling the oil tank may damage the Deep Fryer and could result in serious
personal injury.
• Always use sunflower oil, vegetable oil or corn oil. Never use hard fats, olive oil or oil with a high
water content.
• Never mix different oils together to fry foods
• Never use butter or margarine to fry foods
• When frying fish or seafood, the oil may absorb a "fishy" taste or odor. To eliminate transferring this
"fishy" taste or odor to other foods, we suggest changing the oil.
Draining and Recycling Oil
WARNING! Be careful around hot parts and hot spitting oil. Remember that the oil is actually hotter than
boiling water! Never put hands in the oil. Always keep hands and face away from rising steam or spitting oil.
• Oil should be filtered regularly.
• DO NOT pour oil from the appliance without first removing the fry basket from the appliance body.
NOTE: DO NOT pour used oil down any household drain. Discard used oil into a container with a lid and
dispose in garbage.
• Filter the cooled oil through a fine sieve into a wide-neck, airtight, covered container. Use a funnel to
avoid oil spillage.
NOTE: Neatly arranged paper towels or a piece of clean cotton material can be placed in the fry basket to
filter used oil.
• As oil will absorb food flavors and odors, it's a good idea to label the container with the type of food that
was cooked in the oil. For example: sweet desserts, vegetables, chicken, fish, etc.

Cooking Chart

WARNING! ALWAYS USE A MEAT THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THAT MEAT AND FISH ARE COOKED
THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING.
The following chart is intended as a guide only. The quantity of food fried at one time may alter the
total cooking time necessary. Remember, frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times
and higher food quality. Turn the timer control dial to the desired fry time. Adjust frying temperature
and times as necessary to suit your taste.
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