instructions
Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the fryer on, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the fryer works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 The fryer must only be used by a responsible adult. Use and store it out of reach of children. 2 Don’t put the fryer in liquid, don’t use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors. 3 Don’t touch hot surfaces (including the outside of the fryer) – use oven gloves.
14 Keep the fryer and cable away from the edge of the work surface and out of reach of children, the infirm, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or other judgement-affecting substance. 15 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught. 16 Don’t leave the fryer unattended while plugged in. 17 Don’t use the fryer with an external timer or remote control. 18 Close the lid when cooking, and when the oil is cooling. 19 Don’t put anything on top of the fryer while it’s in use.
filling caution if the fryer is hot, steam will escape as the lid opens, so stand back before pressing the lid button E. 6 Stand back, and press the lid button E, to open the lid. 7 If the bowl is empty, fill with liquid cooking oil to between the MIN (2 litres) and MAX (2.5 litres) marks. If it already contains oil, then check the level and top up as necessary. 8 Don’t use solid cooking oil, fat, butter, margarine, or olive oil.
loading the basket 22 Put a finger under the end of the handle and lift it through about 90 degrees, till it locks. This raises the basket out of the oil. caution steam will escape as the lid opens, so stand back before pressing the lid button E. 23 Stand back, and press the lid button E, to open the lid. 24 Put the prepared food pieces in the basket. 25 Try not to put more than two layers of food in the basket. If you need to fry more, do it in batches.
35 Put on an oven glove, then use the handle to lift the basket straight up, out of its mounts in the front of the fryer. 36 Empty the food into the colander, to drain further before serving. 37 Return the empty basket to the fryer, align the tab in front of the handle with the slot in the front of the fryer, and slide the basket down, into its mounts in the front of the fryer. 38 Don’t lower the basket while the lid is open. The lid is there to protect you from the hot oil.
the right way 54 Bring the oil to the ideal frying temperature. 55 Put a single layer of cold food into the basket. You’ve got an extra 8% of the original mass, so the temperature only drops a little. 56 The thermostat turns the element on, and bring the whole mass back up to frying temperature very quickly. 57 Steam forms inside the food, keeping the oil out. 58 The food cooks uniformly – firm and crisp. coatings 59 Coat all foods, except those high in starch, like potatoes and doughnuts.
basic fritter batter 100g self-raising flour 5ml (1tsp) cooking oil pinch of salt cold water Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Stir in the oil. Just before it’s needed, stir in enough water to form a smooth batter. posh fritter batter 100g plain flour 1 egg, separated 150ml liquid 15ml (1tbsp) cooking oil pinch of salt Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Stir in the egg yolk, then the liquid. Beat in the oil. Just before it’s needed, whisk the egg white and fold into the batter.
chips (french fries) Use a chipping potato, like King Edward, Cara, Maris Piper, Romano or Desirée. • Peel, cut, rinse, drain, and dry thoroughly. Don’t put more than two layers of chips in the basket at a time. For best results, fry in two stages: stage 1 fry for 5-10 minutes (depending on quantity) at 170°C. When the chips reach pale gold, and the outside is firm, lift the basket out of the oil, and let the chips drain and cool stage 2 fry for 2-4 minutes at 190°C.
fish – frozen temp (°C) time (min) You may fry pre-coated fish – follow the directions on the package. plaice 190°C 5-6 fillets 170°C 10-15 goujons 190°C 3 scampi 170°C 3-5 fish cakes – small 170°C 3 fish cakes – medium/large 170°C 4-5 whitebait 190°C 2-3 fish – fresh temp (°C) time (min) Fish has a high water content. Dry with kitchen towel, and coat before frying. Use whole, or cut into fillets, cutlets or goujons.
problems 62 If the oil foams and threatens to overflow, there’s too much food in the basket (take some out), the food is too moist (dry it a bit and try again), or the oil is old or contaminated (replace it). 63 Every time oil is heated, it deteriorates. 64 Every time food is put into it, moisture, particles of food and fat, flour and spices from coatings, water from frozen foods, cause further deterioration. 65 Particles blacken, burn, and stick to the next batch of food, altering its look and taste.
thermal cut-out 75 The deep fryer is fitted with a thermal cut-out. If it overheats, and the thermostat fails to switch off, the thermal cut-out will cut the power to the element. This is not self-resetting. If the thermal cut-out operates, get in touch with Customer Service Department, so that the cause may be investigated, and rectified/ repaired as appropriate. care and maintenance 1 Unplug the fryer when not in use, before moving and before cleaning.
the bowl 15 If you’re using a funnel, fit it to the oil container. 16 Use the flanges on either side of the bowl to lift the bowl out of the fryer – take care not to spill. 17 Pour the oil from one of the corners into the container or funnel. 18 If you’re filtering at the same time, you’ll need to pour the oil a little at a time, waiting till the last lot has filtered through before adding the next lot.
38 Return the basket to the fryer, align the tab in front of the handle with the slot in the front of the fryer, and slide the basket down, into its mounts in the front of the fryer. 39 Close the lid. 40 Press the handle release button, and lower the handle. 41 Replace the filter, with the black filter on top. 42 Replace the filter cover and press down on the latch to secure it in place. cable storage 43 You may wind the cable round the cable storage at the rear of the fryer.
service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer. If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical advice.