Operation Manual

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• OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Whenplugginginthisappliance,
beawarethatthe2x2000W
powerusedwhenheatingtheoil
istheabsolutelimitofasingle
mainsfuse.Operatinganyother
appliancesonthesamefusecan
causeittoblowasyouwouldbe
overloadingthemainscircuit.
• Refer to the cooking instructions on
your food packaging for the correct
temperature and frying times.
• Make sure that the temperature control
knob is set to the 0 (off) position.
• Remove the lid and the frying basket.
• Insert the plug into the mains socket.
• To minimize the risk of the cable
being trapped or pulled, coil the
excess cable into the storage area
at the rear of the control unit.
• Turn on the mains socket, the power
indicator will light up on the appliance.
• Set the temperature control knob
to the required temperature.
• Wait until the heat indicator goes dark
before placing food in the appliance.
The appliance will not work if the
control panel is not seated correctly.
• When the heat indicator goes dark,
place the food to be fried into the
frying basket and gently lower the
frying basket into the oil pan. Never
load the fryer basket over 2/3 full.
BEWAREOFHOTSPITTINGOIL
• Replace the lid during frying.
• When your food is fried remove the
lid. Carefully lift the frying basket out
of the oil pan and hook it onto the
edge of the appliance allowing excess
oil to drip back into the oil pan.
• When you have finished frying, replace
the lid and turn the temperature
switch back to the 0 (off) position.
Switch off the appliance at the mains
socket and remove the plug.
• The oil in the appliance will need
replacing regularly to ensure optimum
performance. Well used oil can be
dangerous as it is more likely to catch
fire if left to overheat.
• SAfETyCUT-OUT
• If you accidently switch on the appli-
ance with no or too little oil in the oil
bowl, the appliance will automatically
cut out to prevent damage to the
immersion heater. If this happens:
• Switch off and unplug the appliance
from the mains supply, wait until the
element has cooled completely.
• Top up the oil level so that it is between
the maximum and minimum markings.
• Press the ‘Reset’ button on the
back of the control panel using
a pen or stick. The appliance
should now operate correctly.
• CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
ANDCHANGINGTHEOIL
• Oil should be changed after 10 uses
or if it becomes brown or milky in
colour, whichever comes first.
• Ensure that the appliance is unplugged
and completely cool, use extra caution
when handling the heat element as
this stays hot for some time even if the
appliance appears to be completely
cool. Hot oil will cause burns and will
melt plastic containers. Wear suitable
protective clothing and eye protection.
• DONOTUSEABRASIVECLEANING
PRODUCTSASTHISWILL
DAMAGETHESURFACES
• Remove the control panel by gently
pulling it upwards – Do not wash
or immerse this part in water or
immerse in any other liquid.
• Lift the oil pan out of the outer casing.
• Pour the old oil into a
suitable container.
• Wash the oil pan and frying basket
in warm water with a mild detergent
using a soft kitchen cloth.
• Wash the outer casing in warm
water with a mild detergent
using a soft kitchen cloth.
• Wash the lid in warm water with a mild
detergent using a soft kitchen cloth.
• Remove the filters from the
lid and wash in warm water
with a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry the oil pan, outer casing,
filters and fryer basket thoroughly.
• Lower the oil pan back
into the outer casing.
• Replace the control panel by
gently sliding it downwards
into the retaining slots.
• Please note that the appliance will not
work if the control panel is not seated
correctly.
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