Frying Process; Loading The Basket - TEFAL Oleoclean Compact Instructions For Use Manual

• If you use solid vegetable fat, cut it into small pieces and melt it in a
separate pan – fig. 6. Pour the melted fat into the fryer bowl. Never melt
solid fat on the heating element or in the frying basket.
– Do not mix different types of oil or fat as this may cause the oil to
overflow.
– The oil/fat level must always be between the min. and max.
markers, stamped inside the bowl. Check this each time prior to
cooking and add some of the same type of oil if necessary.

Frying process

• Ensure that the oil box control button is set to the Fry position – fig. 8.
• After the bowl has been filled with oil, plug in the fryer without the
frying basket – fig. 9 and the temperature indicator light will switch on.
Turn the adjustable thermostat to the desired temperature (see cooking
tables) – fig. 10.
• Put the lid on
• The fryer will now start to heat the oil.
• Note : the temperature indicator light will switch off when the desired
temperature is reached.

Loading the basket

• Remove excess water, ice or frost from food.
• Place the basket on a work surface and fill the basket with food (see the
cooking tables page 12) – fig. 7. Do not overfill the basket. Reduce the
quantities for frozen foods.
• Cooking tips : Cut food into similar-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
Avoid using pieces that are too thick. For crispier frozen fries, wash them
in cold water and dry them carefully. Not all frozen foods are ready to
use without thawing first, check the manufacturer's instructions.
IMPORTANT
No matter what the recipe, food must be dried thoroughly before frying.
This will prevent the oil from overflowing and extend the life of the oil.
During cooking, it is normal for the temperature light to go on and off.
Do not touch the fryer when it is in use as it will be extremely hot and can
cause severe burns.
Steam coming from the filter is also extremely hot.
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