DeLonghi F28533.W1 Manual

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

1. Basket handle
2. Handle slide
3. Lid
4. Viewing window
5. Filter cover
6. Basket
7. Filter cover hook
8. Cable holder compartment
9. Handle for lifting up the appliance
10. Foot
11. Minute timer (some models only)
12. Minute timer button (some models only)
13. Signal lamp
14. Thermostat
15. Opening button
16. Removable pan
17. Pan lifting handles

Filling with oil or fat

• Raise the basket (F) to the highest position by pulling the special "a" handle upwards (fig.1). The lid should ALWAYS be closed when the basket is raised and lowered.
  
• Open lid " C" by pressing button " O".
  
• Remove the basket by pulling it upwards.
  
• Pour into the container 1.2 litres of oil (or 1 kg. of fat).

The level must always be between the maximum and minimum levels indicated.
Never use the deep fryer when the oil is below the "min" level as it could cause the thermal safety device to come into operation; to replace it you need to contact one of our service centres.
Best results are obtained by using a good peanut oil. avoid mixing different types of oil. If you use lumps of solid fat, cut them into small pieces so that the deep fryer does not heat up in the first few minutes without a covering of fat. The temperature must be set to 150°c until the fat has melted completely. The required temperature can then be set.

STARTING TO FRY

1. Put the food which is to be fried into the basket, without ever overfilling it (max. 1 kg. of fresh potatoes). In order to obtain a more even frying, we recommend concentrating the food especially around the perimeter of the basket., leaving the central part more sparingly filled.
2. Put the basket into the boiler pan in a raised position (fig.3) and close the lid by pressing lightly down upon it until the hooks click. Always close the lid before lowering the basket in order to avoid hot oil from splashing out.
3. Plug into the mains socket and set thermostat knob "N" to the required temperature (fig.4). When the temperature set has been reached, signal lamp "M" will go off.
   
4. As soon as the signal lamp goes off, immerse the basket in the oil, lowering the handle slowly after sliding the handle's "B" slider back.
   • It is completely normal for a considerable amount of very hot steam to pour out of filter cover "E"immediately after this.
   • At the start of cooking, immediately after the food has been immersed in the oil, the internal wall of viewing window "D" will steam up, before progressively clearing.
   • It is normal for drops of condensation to form around the basket handle while the appliance is working.

MODELS WITH ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER

1. Set the cooking time by pressing the "L" button. The display "K" will show the minutes set.
2. The numbers will straight away begin to flash. This shows that the cooking time has begun. The last minute is displayed in seconds.
3. If an error is made, the new cooking time can be set by holding the button down for more than 2 seconds. The display will reset and the process can then be repeated from point 1.
4. The minute timer will indicate the end of the cooking time with two series of beeps about 20 seconds apart. To turn the acoustic signal off, press the minute timer button "L".

The minute timer does not turn the appliance off.

Replacing the minute timer battery

• Remove the minute timer from its housing by prising it from the lower side (see fig. 5A).
• Turn the battery cover on the back of the battery anticlockwise (fig. 5B) until it comes free.
• Replace the battery with another of the same type (L1131).

When replacing or disposing of the appliance, the battery must be removed and disposed of according to current legislation as it represents a hazard to the environment.

AFTER FRYING

When the cooking time runs out raise the basket and check if the food has reached the required golden colour. In the models fitted with a viewing window this check can be carried out by looking through the window without opening the lid.
If cooking is complete, turn off the appliance by turning the thermostat knob to the "0" position until the internal switch clicks.
Drain excess oil by leaving the basket inside the deep fryer for a while in the high position.

FILTERING THE OIL OR FAT

We recommend that you carry out this procedure each time you have finished frying as, especially when the food has been breaded or floured, the food particles tend to burn if they remain in the liquid thus causing much quicker deterioration in the oil or fat.
Check that the oil is cool enough (waiting about 2 hours).

1. Remove the lid (fig. 6) and the removable pan "P", holding it by the handle "Q" (fig. 7). Empty the pan (fig. 8).
   
   
2. Remove any residues from the pan using a sponge or absorbent paper. Put the removable pan "P" back into the pan housing.
3. Place the basket in the high position and put the filter in the bottom (fig. 9). Filters can be obtained from your dealer or an authorised service centre.
   
4. Pour the oil or fat into the deep fryer very slowly to avoid the filter overflowing.
   

Once the oil has been filtered, it can be kept inside the deep fryer. However, if the deep fryer is not to be used again for some time, you are recommended to keep the oil in a closed container to avoid it deteriorating. It is good practice to keep oil used to fry fish separately from oil used to fry other foods
When using fat, do not allow it to cool excessively or it will solidify.

MAINTENANCE OF THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTER

Removable filter: over time, the anti-odour filter inside the lid loses its efficiency. you are therefore recommended to replace it after every 10/15 frying sessions. to replace, remove the plastic filter grille.

CLEANING

Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the electrical socket.
Never immerse the deep fryer in water or hold it under the tap. By getting inside the water would cause short circuiting.
Check that the oil is sufficiently cold (wait about 2 hours), then empty out the oil or fat as previously described in the paragraph headed "filtering the oil or fat".
Remove the lid as shown in fig. 13.

The lid is removable, to take it off, proceed as follows: push the lid back (see arrow "1" fig. 13) and at the same time, lift it up (see arrow "2" fig. 13).
Always remove the filter before immersing the lid in water.
To clean the removable pan "P", proceed as follows:

• Remove it from the pan housing and wash with hot water and washing up liquid or in a dish washer, use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent, never use objects or abrasive detergents.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly. If washed in a dish washer, make sure it is positioned in such a way as to avoid scratching the non-stick coating.

Never empty the deep fryer by tipping it or turning it upside down.

• You are recommended to clean the basket regularly, taking care to remove any residues which may have built up on the wheel guide ring.
• After removing the removable pan "P", dry the inside of the pan housing and the outside of the deep fryer with a soft damp cloth to eliminate any splashes or drips of oil or condensation.
• Clean and dry the seal to avoid it sticking to the pan while the appliance is not in use. If it does become stuck, to open the lid, just raise it with the hand while at the same time holding down the open button.

COOKING HINTS

HOW LONG THE OIL OR FAT LASTS

The oil or fat must never go below the minimum level. From time to time it is necessary to renew it completely. The length of time the oil or fat lasts depends on what is fried.
Breading, for example, dirties the oil more than simple frying.
As for all types of deep fryer, the oil deteriorates if it is reheated several times! Therefore, even if it is used and filtered correctly, we recommend replacing it completely fairly often.
Since the deep fryer works with little oil, due to its rotating basket, there is the considerable advantage that you only have to get rid of about half the amount of oil that you would with the other deep fryers on the market.

HOW TO FRY CORRECTLY

• It is important to follow the recommended temperature for every recipe. If the temperature is too low, the fried food absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high a crust quickly forms on the outside while the inside remains uncooked.
• The food which is to be fried must only be immersed when the oil has reached the right temperature, i.e. when the signal lamp goes off.
• Do not overfill the basket. This would cause the temperature of the oil to drop suddenly, resulting in fried food which is too greasy and not uniformly fried.
• When frying small quantities of food, the temperature of the oil must be set lower than the temperature indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently.
• Check that the food is thinly sliced and of even thickness, as food which is too thick cooks badly on the inside, despite looking nice, while food of an even thickness reaches the ideal cooking point all at the same time.
• Dry the food completely before immersing it in the oil or fat, as wet food becomes soggy after cooking (especially potatoes). It is advisable to bread or flour food which has a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables), being careful to remove the excess bread or flour before immersing it in the oil.

FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD

Bear in mind that the cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must regulated according to the ammount of food which is to be fried and to personale taste.

FRYING FROZEN FOOD

• Frozen foods have very low temperatures. As a result they inevitably cause a considerable drop in the temperature of the oil or fat. To achieve a good result, we advise you not to exceed the quantities recommended in the following table.
• Frozen foods are often covered in ice crystals which it is necessary to remove before cooking by shaking the basket. Then immerse the basket very slowly into the frying oil to avoid the oil reboiling.

The cooking times are approximate and must be varied according to the initial temperature of the food which is to be fried and according to the temperature recommended by the frozen food producer.

Before immersing the basket, check that the lid is firmly closed.
(*) This is the recommended dose to achieve excellent frying. It is naturally possible to fry a larger amount of frozen chips, but you should bear in mind that in this case they will end up being a little greasier because of the sudden drop in the oil temperature at the time of immersion.

OPERATING FAULTS

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Before use check that the voltage power supply corresponds to the one shown on the appliance data plate.
• Only connect the appliance to electrical sockets which have a minimum load of 10a and which are properly earthed. (if the socket and the plug on the appliance should prove incompatible, get a professionally qualified technician to replace the socket with a more suitable one).
• Do not place the appliance near heat sources.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
• The appliance is hot when it is in use. DO NOT LEAVE IT W ITHIN the reach Of childreN.
• Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot, as there it could cause serious burns.
• The deep fryer must only be switched on after it has been filled with oil or fat. if it is heated up while empty, a thermal safety device comes into operation which stops it from working. in this case it is necessary to contact our nearest authorised service centre.
• If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact the technical service centre or staff authorised by the company.
• The basket clips automatically into the central pin in the pan boiler. therefore, to avoid breaking it, do not turn it manually in order to seek the correct position.
• Before using the deep fryer for the first time, wash the pan, the basket and the lid (removing the filter) carefully with hot water and washing up liquid. When this has been done, dry carefully. after washing, dry thoroughly. remove any water left in the bottom of the container. this avoids dangerous spurts of hot oil during use.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Never move the appliance while the oil is still hot.
• To move the appliance, use the special lifting handles (I). (Never lift by the basket handle). check that the oil is cool enough (waiting about 2 hours).
• It is totally normal that, on first use, the refrigerator emits a "new appliance" smell. if this happens, aerate the room.
• Never leave the power cable hanging from the edge of the surface the deep fryer is resting on, where it could be grasped by a child or get in the way of the user.
• When opening the lid, take great care to avoid hot steam and splashes of boiling oil.
• Never use homemade or very acid oils.
• Appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic compatibility and ec regulation no. 1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.
• This is a household appliance only. It is not intended for use: in staff kitchen areas in shops, office and other working environments, farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments, bed and Breakfast type environments.

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