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exceed this limit, as oil may overflow from the contai-
ner. The level of oil must always be between the maxi-
mum 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 lique-
fied 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 tem-
perature light "B" becomes red.
• When the set temperature is reached, the oil tempe-
rature 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 completely,
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 cooked to the
required color.
• If the food is completely cooked, turn the appliance
off by moving the thermostat knob "A" to the "•"
position, until it clicks. The oil temperature light "B"
will become green.
• Unplug the appliance.
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• 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 support "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 minimum.
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 tho-
roughly dried, to prevent them from sticking together
and ensure they are crisp after frying. The recommen-
ded temperature should be followed for all recipes. If the
temperature is too low, the oil will be absorbed. If the tem-
perature 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 correct 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, despi-
te its appearance, while even slices will be perfectly
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 crisp after cooking
(especially potatoes). Foods with a high water content
(fish, meat, vegetables) should be coated with flour or
breadcrumbs before frying, making sure the excess
flour or breadcrumbs are removed before immersing
the food in the oil. Do not fry potatoes more than 3
times consecutively.
When cooking food in batter, you should first immerse
the basket empty. Then, when the set temperature has
been reached, immerse the food directly in the hot oil to
avoid the batter sticking to the basket.