Filling The Stainless Steel Container With Oil; Using Solid Fat - Bravetti BF160 Owner's Manual

2. Filling the Stainless Steel Container With Oil

Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to specified level. Always make
sure control panel (# 23) is securely in place in the body (#1) and the heating
element (# 6) is inside the oil in the container before plugging in.
• Use blended vegetable oil or pure corn oil. Do not use olive oil, canola oil, margarine, lard or
drippings.
• The oil level must always be maintained between the minimum 3.75 liter and the maximum
4.5 liter levels marked inside the oil container (#3). Check the oil level before each use. For
best results, keep the oil close to the maximum level 4.5 liter. Fig. 2
• Never mix different oils and fats together. Do not mix old and new oil.

Using Solid Fat

Warning: Do not put solid shortening in the oil reservoir (#3) or the frying basket (#14).
• If using solid vegetable shortening, melt it first in a separate pan and then very carefully
pour the melted fat into the oil reservoir (#3).
• Previously used solid vegetable shortening which has curdled and hardened in the oil
reservoir (#3) should be removed from the oil reservoir and melted in a separate pan
before reusing.
Warning: If you try to melt the solidified fat in the oil reservoir (#3), there is a risk of warm
melted fat suddenly sputtering from below through the still solid top layer of fat.
Therefore use only the following procedure:
• Make sure the fat is at room temperature. If the fat is very cold, there is a greater risk of
splashing.
• Using a fork, carefully make some holes in the fat. Make sure the lid is securely closed
while fat is melting. Set temperature dial (#8) to 320° F (160 °C).
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