Melissa 16290024 User Manual page 20

• Put the lid on the deep fat fryer by pressing
the two plastic grooves on the lid over the
metal braces on the handle and tilting the lid
downwards towards the edge of the basket.
Always hold the basket handle firmly when
fitting or removing the lid.
• NOTE: Heating element must be pushed
all the way down to activate safety switch.
Otherwise unit may not be able to heat.
Important!
Be careful, as the oil may spit. Take care when
removing the lid, as hot steam may be released.
There is a non-auto resetting thermostat built in
the product. If the deep fryer has been in use for
a prolonged time, the built-in non-auto resetting
thermostat will activate and cut off the current to
protect the appliance from overheating.
Reset the thermostat by pushing the indicated
button, after the heating element has cooled
down, to enable the deep fryer to function
normally again.
TIPS FOR PREPARATION OF FOOD
Before lowering the basket
• Always make sure that the food is dry before
lowering it into the hot oil.
• Ensure that the food is roughly the same
size so that it cooks evenly. Avoid very thick
pieces.
• Some types of food should be breaded
before being cooked in the deep fat fryer.
• Make sure you remove as much ice as
possible from frozen food. However, it does
not need to be defrosted before cooking.
• Do not fill the basket above the max mark on
the metal plate under the handle.
Important!
The handle may be very hot after any prolonged
period of use.
Cooking tips
Below is a guide to cooking temperatures and
times for various foods:
Breaded fish fillets
Large prawns
Chicken breasts
Breaded chicken fillets
Onion rings
Battered broccoli
French fries
(1st stage)
French fries
(2nd stage)
After cooking
1. Lift the basket up out of the bowl and tilt it
so that it rests on the edge of the bowl.
2. Allow the oil to drip from the food before
removing the basket.
3. Set the temperature control to the lowest
possible temperature by turning it to the left
as far as possible.
4. Remove the plug from the socket.
5. Allow the appliance to cool completely (1-2
hours).
Important!
You must never move the appliance while it is
hot, when there is oil in it, or if the lid has not
been fitted.
HANDLING AND STORING THE OIL
Make sure all oil is only handled when it is
completely cool!
• Remove any food residues from the oil after
use.
• Filter the oil regularly.
• The oil should be changed once it has been
used approximately 10 times. All the oil
should be changed at the same time; do
not mix old and new oil. The old oil should
be disposed of as per the relevant local
regulations.
• Keep the oil in the deep fat fryer or in an
airtight container in a dry, cool and dark
place. (It is not necessary to keep the oil in a
fridge).
CLEANING
• The heating element with control panel
and cord must not be immersed in water.
Remove the control panel and heating
element before cleaning the appliance.
• Once you have poured the oil out of
the bowl, wipe the inside of the bowl
with kitchen paper. Then wash the bowl
thoroughly.
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Temperature
Time
170° C 5-6 min.
170° C 3-5 min.
175° C 3-4 min.
170° C 12-15 min.
180° C 3 min.
185° C 2-3 min.
160° C 8-10 min.
190° C 3-4 min.