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Deep Fryer Compact 1.9 litre deep fryer in brushed stainless steel Instruction/Recipe Booklet DF2100 Please read these instructions carefully Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference. and retain for future reference.
Contents Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions Features of your Sunbeam Deep Fryer Compact Using your Sunbeam Deep Fryer Compact Hints for perfect frying Frying times and temperatures Care and Cleaning The Perfect Chip Recipes Troubleshooting...
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www. sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood. • If using solid fat, remove the lid and the basket, cut the fat into pieces and place the pieces directly into the tank.
Features of your Sunbeam Deep Fryer Compact Allows steam to escape safely during the cooking process. Basket with 500g food capacity The removable mesh cooking basket has a 500g food capacity. The basket has two frying levels and you can shake it whilst cooking.
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Oil tank The oil tank has a 1.9 litre capacity. Cool touch handle and lid Allows you to lift and move your deep fryer safely. Non slip rubber feet Keeps the deep fryer secure on the bench, for safer frying. Variable thermostat control with on/off The variable thermostat provides a wide range of temperature settings, accurately...
Using your Sunbeam Deep Fryer Compact Before using your Deep Fryer Compact 1.This appliance is designed for household and indoor use only. 2.Before using for the first time, follow the cleaning instructions on page 11 and clean the fryer and basket.
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Using your Sunbeam Deep Fryer Compact continued Cooking in your Deep Fryer Compact There are two methods of cooking in your fryer; one general method for most foodstuffs and another for home battered products. Note: During cooking, steam will build up in the fryer, so when lifting the lid use a kitchen glove or mitt to protect your hand.
Hints for perfect frying 1.Never use the fryer without oil. 2.Always use the best quality oil possible. We recommend corn, nut, seed or vegetable oils. Never use butter, margarine or olive oils. 3.Avoid mixing oils of different qualities or types. 4.Change the oil when it becomes brown or milky in colour.
Frying times and temperatures FISH AND SEAFOOD TYPE PRAWNS Fresh Frozen FISH Small pieces Small frozen fillets CALAMARI Fresh Frozen MEAT AND POULTRY TYPE FRESH CHICKEN PORTIONS Small CHICKEN OR VEAL SCHNITZEL Fresh Frozen CHICKEN NUGGETS Frozen Thawed MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE °C 100g 180C...
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Frying times and temperatures continued VEGETABLES TYPE Beans Broccoli /Cauliflower Eggplant (slices) Mushrooms whole button Onion Rings POTATOES French fries Chips Wedges Always blanch potato chips at a lower temp. Then brown at 190ºC. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE °C 200g 180C 250g 180C 150g 180C...
Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Cleaning should only be carried out when the fryer is switched off and the plug removed from the socket. Your fryer should have completely cooled. Your Deep Fryer Compact features an easy to clean lid. Either put the entire lid into the dishwasher or into hot soapy water and let it soak there for 5-10 minutes.
Heading The Perfect Chip • For perfect fries and wedges, old potatoes are ideal. The potato should be of a low starch, waxy variety i.e. Sebago, Russet Burbank, Spunta, King Edward, Bintje. • Make sure that the chips are cut to even size to guarantee even cooking.
Heading Recipes For perfect batter 1. Always sift all dry ingredients, then add liquids. Mix until smooth. 2. Keep your batter as cold as possible (it will be crisper). 3. Coat food in seasoned flour before batter, the batter will stick to the food better. 4.
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Heading Recipes continued Prawn cutlets 750g green king prawns plain flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs lemon wedges to serve 1. Peel and devein prawns, leaving tails intact. Dry thoroughly. 2. Coat prawns in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
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Heading Recipes continued Dim Sims 125g small green prawns, shelled and deveined 500g minced pork ½ cup chopped bamboo shoots ½ cup chopped water chestnuts 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon salt pinch pepper 40 gow gee wrappers 1.
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Heading Recipes continued Minted pea wontons 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 5mm dice 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 220g can peas ¼ cup mint, chopped 125g wonton wrappers 1. Boil the diced potato until just cooked. Drain.
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Heading Recipes continued Potato dumplings Makes approx. 25-30 60g butter 1¼ cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain flour, sifted 3 eggs 4 medium potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed. 1. Place butter salt and water into a saucepan and bring to the boil. 2.
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Heading Recipes continued Fried Mozzarella sticks 185g Mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons milk ¼ cup plain flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ cups Italian tomato sauce 1. Cut Mozzarella into 1½ cm thick sticks. 2.
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Heading Recipes continue Meatballs 750g minced topside steak 1 onion, chopped ½ cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon dried mixed herbs 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 egg, lightly beaten 1. Combine meat, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
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Heading Recipes continued Corn fritters ¾ cup self raising flour pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1 egg, lightly beaten ¹/ ³ cup milk 300g can of corn kernels, drained 1. Sift flour, salt and pepper into a bowl. 2. Combine egg and milk. 3.
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Heading Recipes continued Buttermilk Doughnuts 2 teaspoons dry yeast 1 ¼ cups buttermilk ¼ cup caster sugar 4 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup light olive oil 2 eggs, lightly beaten Cinnamon Sugar 1 cup caster sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1.
Heading Troubleshooting PROBLEM Strong smell Oil overflowing Food is not browning Chips are sticking together Appliance not working POSSIBLE CAUSE Oil has gone bad. The correct oil is not being used. Fryer is filled above the maximum level. Wet food placed in hot oil. Stated quantities exceeded.