If you have any concerns please contact your local Contents electricity company. • Your Sage appliance includes ® a BS 13 amp moulded mains 2 Sage recommends safety first plug on the supply cord. 6 Components • Should you need to change 7 Assembly...
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promotional labels before using • Extreme caution must be used the appliance for the first time. when the deep fryer contains hot oil or other liquid. Do not • Before using for the first move the appliance during time please ensure that your cooking.
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• Do not let the power cord hang maintenance other than over the edge of a bench or cleaning is required, please table, touch hot surfaces or contact Sage Customer become knotted. Service • To protect against electric • This appliance is for shock do not immerse the household use only.
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Symbol IEC 60417- 5041(2002–10) means the temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The symbol shown indicates that this appliance should not be disposed of in normal household waste. It should be taken to a local authority waste collection centre designated for this purpose or to a dealer providing this...
Components A. LCD display G. Large viewing window B. Scroll/Select Knob H. Large 4 litre capacity C. Mesh filter I. Stainless steel exterior D. Cord storage J. Non-skid feet E. ‘Cool Zone’ technology K. Frying basket with fold down handle F.
that the power cord or basket handle does not extend over the edge. Assembly 2. Remove the frying basket from the deep fryer and add oil to the bowl. Do not add less than the minimum level mark STEP 1 (2.5 litres) or exceed the maximum level Remove lid from the deep fryer by mark (4 litres).
Time Setting Functions If cooking time is to be adjusted for a selected cooking mode, push the SCROLL/ SELECT knob to move to the time setting. Then turn the knob to adjust to the time COOK MODE desired. When the unit is turned on the first selection Initially the time will be displayed in Minutes available is cooking mode.
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Completed Frying Twice Fried Chips When the timer has finished counting When TWICE FRIED CHIPS mode down the fryer will beep. PRESS TIMER is selected and confirmed by pressing will display. Push the TIMER button to the SCROLL/SELECT knob, 1ST FRY/ reset for cooking or START/CANCEL to turn 2ND FRY displays.
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the chips cook at the optimal temperature, CHIPS, FRESH, 2ND FRY, HEATING and even after they initially cause the oil the actual temperature of the oil will show. temperature to drop. When the oil has reached the correct temperature, PRESS TIMER will display. 5.
Water and oil do not mix – never add any • The smoke point of a deep-frying water or other liquid to hot oil. Even small fat is lowered every time it is used. amounts of water will cause the oil to splatter. Food particles are always left behind after cooking.
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Method for the perfect chips NOTE 1. Select any of the following oils: peanut oil, rice bran oil, sunflower oil, vegetable oil. Twice fried chips temperatures are based on 1kg load of fresh hand cut potato chips. 2. Use a floury unwashed potato such as Sebago or King Edward.
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COOKING GUIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE APPROX. COOKING TIME Mushrooms 160°C 3–4 mins Chicken pieces (crumbed) 175°C 12–15 mins Chicken Strips 180°C 3–4 mins Prawn cutlets (raw, crumbed) 175°C 3–4 mins Fish cakes or pieces 190°C 4–6 mins Onion rings 190°C 2–4 mins Potato wedges 170°C 7–10 mins...
NOTE Care & Cleaning • These times and temperatures are specific for the weights. ERROR MESSAGE • Variations in thickness and variety When the deep fryer needs to be reset a of fish, potatoes and chicken will vary RESET message will flash on the display. To the cooking times.
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NOTE Oil should be filtered after each use and stored in a clean, airtight container in a cool area. Good quality oil can be used several times. Do not store the oil in the deep fryer. Discard used oil in a sealed container with household waste.
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BRG Appliances Limited Unit 3.2, Power Road Studios, 114 Power Road, London, W4 5PY Freephone (UK Landline): +44 (0)808 178 1650 Mobile Calls (National Rate): 0333 0142 970 www.sageappliances.com Registered in England & Wales No. 8223512. Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated or photographed in this document may vary slightly from the actual product. Copyright BRG Appliances 2019.
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