Cooking; Maintenance; Lowering The Basket; Stopping The Appliance - TEFAL Oleoclean Thermostat User Instructions

Lowering the basket

When the oil has reached the right
temperature, the light goes out.
Press on the basket release button (1).
Slowly fold back the handle fully into its
slot (2), gently lowering the food into the
hot oil - Fig.
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Do not push on the raising/lowering
handle. Always press first on the handle's
locking button.
Do not leave the fryer unattended.
Set the cooking time
Press on the timer button to set the time
minute by minute - Fig.
Release. The selected time (in minutes) is
displayed and the countdown starts.
In case of mistake or to delete the selected
time, hold the button down for 2 seconds.
To stop the ringing signal, press on the button.
Place the deep fryer:
- on a steady level surface,
- where the lid can open fully and away
from overhead cupboards,
- away from water splashes or heat sources,
- out of the reach of children.
Setting the timer is only possible
when the temperature of the oil is reached.

Cooking

Watch while cooking
During cooking, it is normal for the
temperature light to go on and off.
It is normal for viewing
condensation to obscure the window at
the start of cooking.
Taking food out
Lift the handle horizontally to raise the
basket until you hear a "click" as it locks
- Fig.
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Open the lid.
Take out the basket making sure that the
rod is completely out of the bowl - Fig.
Serve.
Do not touch:
- the viewing window, the glass may be hot.
- the steam vented at the back of the fryer,
will be hot.
(depending on model)
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The buzzer can be cancelled by
pressing on the timer touchpad.
For a second frying
Correct the level of oil if necessary, with
the same type of oil.
Wait until the temperature light goes out
before lowering the second batch of food.
To reduce the circulation of smells:
don't leave the lid open for too long.

Stopping the appliance

Once frying is completed, place the
thermostat/control button on to position O
- Fig.
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For crispier chips, open the lid
immediately after draining.
Season food with salt and pepper
once out of the fryer to avoid getting into
the oil/fat.
Unplug the appliance.
Let the fryer cool down (1 to 2 hours).
Roll the cord behind the fryer.
To move the fryer, use the carrying handles
- Fig.
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For filtring and draining the fat, see
chapiter Maintenance.
Never move the fryer with hot oil or
fat inside.

Maintenance

Draining the oil
Once frying is finished, turn the drain
button clockwise to the open position
- Fig.
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For your safety, the appliance drains
automatically when the fat is cool enough
(draining process begins after about
2 hours and may take a further 2 hours to
complete).
Make sure that the oil container is
empty before draining the bowl.
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Storing the container of oil
In the appliance
The appliance must be carried and
transported flat, in a cool dry place away
from light.- Place the drain button in the
closed position - Fig.
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