Tesco DF09 User Manual

Cooking With the Fryer

Cooking with the fryer is a two part process.
First the tank must be filled with the correct amount of oil
and be preheated to the correct temperature.
Only when this process is complete should you proceed to
the cooking stage.
Fill the tank with oil
On the inside of the oil tank at the back, there are two marks
MIN and MAX. Pour in sufficient oil to reach the MAX mark. Do
not overfill.
The capacity of the tank is 2.2 litres - 1.8 litres is needed to
cover the MIN mark. There should always be sufficient oil in the
tank to cover the MIN mark.
Corn oil, sunflower oil, ground nut oil and vegetable oil are all
suitable for use with the fryer. If you wish you may use solid
vegetable fat but this is much more difficult to handle. Solid fat
should be melted in a separate pan before transferring it to the
tank.
Do not use margarine, butter or olive oil. Do not mix
different oils and fats.
Lightly smear the viewing window with a little oil. This will
prevent it from getting fogged by condensation and allow you
to view the food while it cooks.
Replace the frying basket: Hold the basket as described
earlier. Align the groove in the basket handle over the raised lip
at the front of the appliance and press down to make sure the
basket is firmly seated.
Close the lid: Close the lid of the fryer by pressing down at
both sides. This will prevent steam from escaping.
Lower the basket into the oil: Pull back the button on the
handle to release the catch and fold the handle down.
Plug the fryer into the mains. Plug the fryer into the mains
point and switch on the power at the mains

Preheat The Oil

- Do not omit this process!
Preheating will take 15 minutes.
Set the correct oil temperature for the food- the frying
guide on Page 6 will assist you.
When the oil is at the correct temperature the POWER light will
change from Red to Green.
DF09 Deep Fryer User Guide
Note: when used for the first time the fryer may emit a slight
odour. This is harmless and quite normal. The odour will cease
after a very short time.
COOKING
Raise the basket and lock it in the raised position.
Open the fryer lid and place the food to be cooked (which
should be as dry as possible) in the basket.
Set the temperature for cooking the food according to the
frying guide on Page 6. The POWER light will come on.
Always have the basket in the raised position when filling it with
food. Do not overfill the basket.
Close the lid
Lower the filled basket into the oil by slowly returning the
handle to the recessed position, as described.

Cooking Home-Battered Foods

This method requires extreme care.
If you place wet batter in the basket prior to cooking, the food
may stick. Coat the food in batter and leave it to drain slightly
to remove any excess.
Ensure the correct cooking temperature has been reached.
Leave the basket in the lowered position. Open the lid of the
fryer.
Using a pair of tongs, slowly lower the coated food carefully
into the hot oil - this allows the batter to solidify and prevents it
sticking to the mesh of the basket.
Close the lid and allow the food to cook.

Hints on Using Your Fryer

Use a recommended oil - do not mix oils or fats.
Take into account the type of food when you set the frying
temperature. Generally, precooked foods need a higher
cooking temperature than raw foods.
If you need to add oil, do so between batches. Allow a short
time for the oil to heat up to the right temperature.
Ensure there is enough room to open the appliance lid and
operate the frying basket.
Cook food thoroughly. Remember that food may turn
golden brown before it has cooked through.
Use the fryer in well ventilated conditions. All food,
contains moisture which turns to steam during frying. Most of
this steam escapes through the filter in the lid.
Do not lean over the fryer when cooking food or when
opening the lid.
Check the progress of the food during cooking by raising
the basket to the horizontal position using the handle and view
the food through the viewing window.

When The Food Is Cooked

Raise the basket and wait a few seconds to let the steam
subside. Now open the lid fully. Be careful as there may be
steam in the fryer.
Shake the basket slightly to remove excess oil and transfer the
food carefully to a heatproof utensil. Hold the handle as
described on Page 4.
Return the basket to the fryer and close the lid.
If the food is not fully cooked: Close the lid, lower the basket
into the oil, and continue the cooking process.
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