Russell Hobbs 14559 Instructions Manual

Russell Hobbs 14559 Instructions Manual

Digital deep fryer

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  • Page 1 instructions...
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Read the instructions and keep them safe. If you pass the fryer on, pass on the instructions too. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the fryer works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 The fryer must only be used by a responsible adult. Use and store it out of reach of children.
  • Page 4: Before Using For The First Time

    14 Keep the fryer and cable away from the edge of the work surface and out of reach of children, the infirm, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or other judgement-affecting substance. 15 Route the cable so it doesn’t overhang, and can’t be tripped over or caught.
  • Page 5 filling caution Steam will billow out as you open the lid, so stand well back before pressing the lid button E. 6 Stand back, and press the lid button E, to open the lid. 7 If the bowl is empty, fill with liquid cooking oil to between the MIN (2 litres) and MAX (2.3 litres) marks.
  • Page 6: Loading The Basket

    19 Don’t defrost food in the fryer. Any food other than pre-cooked, quick-frozen foods (e.g. scampi in breadcrumbs, chicken pieces in batter) must be fully defrosted before putting into the fryer. 20 When frying pre-packed or pre-cooked frozen foods, follow the instructions on the packet.
  • Page 7: Frying Guide

    34 Raise the handle, to lift the basket out of the oil. caution Steam will billow out as you open the lid, so stand well back before pressing the lid button E. 35 Stand back, and press the lid button E, to open the lid. 36 Put on an oven glove, then use the handle to lift the basket straight up, out of its mounts in the front of the fryer.
  • Page 8 50 That’s only half the story. 51 When you put food into the fryer, you should see bubbles. 52 This is steam, formed when the moisture inside the food heats up. 53 This steam normally prevents oil from soaking into the food. 54 If the food heats up slowly, there’s not enough steam, so more oil soaks into the food, so it gets even soggier.
  • Page 9 basic batter 100g self raising flour pinch of salt cold water Just before it’s needed, mix the salt and flour with enough water to form a smooth cream that will coat the back of a spoon. basic fritter batter 100g self-raising flour 5ml (1tsp) cooking oil pinch of salt cold water...
  • Page 10: Frying Times

    frying times Use these times purely as a guide. Check that food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt, cook it a bit more. Chips and other veg should be crisp. Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear. Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
  • Page 11 fish – frozen temp time (°C) (min) You may fry pre-coated fish – follow the directions on the package. plaice 190°C fillets 170°C 10-15 goujons 190°C scampi 170°C fish cakes – small 170°C fish cakes – medium/large 170°C whitebait 190°C fish –...
  • Page 12 bread, cakes, fritters temp time (°C) (min) ring doughnuts 190°C pineapple, banana or apple fritters 190°C croutons (diced bread) 190°C problems 63 If the oil foams and threatens to overflow, there’s too much food in the basket (take some out), the food is too moist (dry it a bit and try again), or the oil is old or contaminated (replace it).
  • Page 13: Thermal Cut-Out

    thermal cut-out 76 The deep fryer is fitted with a thermal cut-out. If it overheats, and the thermostat fails to switch off, the thermal cut-out will cut the power to the element. This is not self-resetting. If the thermal cut-out operates, get in touch with Customer Service Department, so that the cause may be investigated, and rectified/ repaired as appropriate.
  • Page 14 the bowl 15 If you’re using a funnel, fit it to the oil container. 16 Use the flanges on wither side of the bowl to lift the bowl out of the fryer – take care not to spill. 17 Pour the oil from one of the corners into the container or funnel. 18 If you’re filtering at the same time, you’ll need to pour the oil a little at a time, waiting till the last lot has filtered through before adding the next lot.
  • Page 15: Cable Storage

    cable storage 30 You may wind the cable round the cable storage at the rear of the fryer. 31 Unwind the cable fully before use. connection The product must be earthed. Use a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug. Fit the green/yellow wire to E or E, the blue to N, the brown to L.
  • Page 16 service If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model No. to hand, as we won’t be able to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker.

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