Frying Times And Temperature Chart - Kenwood DF560 series User Manual

temperature light during frying
light solid - initial frying temperature not reached or
temperature not recovered from previous frying session.
light flashing - correct frying temperature reached.
6 Fill the basket and lower into the oil
exceed the maximum food quantities stated.
7 Set the timer by pressing the button until the
required time is reached. The time will start counting
down as soon as the button is released. See "operating
the timer".
8 When ready, raise the basket and allow the food to
drain before opening the lid.
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To re-use oil, allow to cool then pour the oil through fine
muslin or absorbent paper.
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Always unplug the fryer after use.
hints
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We would recommend the use of a good quality oil for
deep frying, such as corn oil or groundnut oil. A good
quality solid fat may also be used. Other oils may be
used if they are specifically recommended by the
manufacturer for deep frying. Never mix different oils or

Frying Times and temperature chart

The frying times given in this chart are a guide only and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of
food and to suit your own taste.
Food
Fresh Chips 800g/ 1 ⁄ fill basket
2
(recommended quantity for best results)
Fresh Chips 1.3Kg
Fresh Chips 1.3Kg (batch method)
Frozen Chips 1Kg
FISH
Frozen scampi in breadcrumbs
White fish fillets portions in crumb or batter
Fresh Prawns in batter
CHICKEN
Chicken portions in crumb
Fresh chicken drumsticks in crumb
Frozen Chicken nuggets
FRUIT/VEGETABLES
Fruit fritters 2 – 3pieces
Vegetable fritters
Frozen Onion Rings
Fresh Onions/mushrooms
fat and do not use olive oil, butter or margarine as they
will smoke or bubble over.
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Pre-cooked food needs a higher temperature than raw
food.
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Cook food thoroughly. The outside may look ready
. Don't
before the inside is cooked.
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Keep your fryer with oil (cooled and strained) inside it,
ready for use. The lid keeps the dust out.
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Before frying battered food, drain off excess batter.
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To make chips, cut potatoes up evenly, so they cook
evenly. Rinse and dry before frying. For best results use dry
floury textured potatoes i.e. King Edwards or Maris Piper.
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To prolong the life of your fryer, filter the oil after each
use and change the oil when the oil light comes on.
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Shake off any excess ice before frying frozen foods.
maximum food capacities
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fresh chips 1.3Kg
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frozen chips 1Kg
oil capacity
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maximum oil 2.5 litres
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minimum oil 2 litres
Frying Temp
190°C
190°C
170°C
Then
190°C
190°C
170°C
170°C
190°C
170°C
170°C
190°C
190°C
190°C
190°C
150°C
3
Frying time
6 – 8 minutes
9 – 12 minutes
9 - 11 minutes
+
1 - 2 minutes
9 – 11 minutes
3 – 5 minutes
10 – 15 minutes (depending on fish thickness)
3 – 5 minutes
15 – 20 minutes (small/medium size)
20 – 30 minutes (large size)
15 minutes
6 – 8 minutes
3 – 5 minutes
3 – 5 minutes
3 – 5 minutes
3 – 5 minutes