Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 3. Device installation When installing the device the following must be ensured: 1. The distance of the back panel of the fryer to the closest wall should be at least 30 mm. 2.
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 4. Hazard warnings 4.1 Hazard warnings Deep Fat Fryer The deep fat fryer must not be operated without fat or oil. When level is below lowest limit this can constitute a risk of fire. Do not remove heater during operation! Feeding food in too large quantities or in a too wet condition increases the foaming of the oil and reduces the quality! In case of fat or oil fire use device lid for fire fighting.
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 4.2 Hazard warnings pasta cooker The pasta cooker must not be operated without water. Do not move pasta cooker in heated condition! Do not remove receiver tank when changing the water until water has cooled down to room temperature (max 60°C).
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 5. Oil filtering (deep fat fryer) Filtering the oil from time to time can increase the lifetime of the oil by filtering off small particles by means of a microfilter. Procedure: - Switch off device by setting On/Off knob to 0 - open the drain valve to drain oil to an external reservoir - Important: Close drain valve when finished!
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 6. Safety thermostat (deep fat fryer) In case of failure of the thermoregulator and the oil/fat overheats or if the oil level is too low the safety thermostat will activate at 230°C and automatically stop the heater. The reset button is located below the control element (refer to drawing 7.1 with reset button).
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 7. Cleaning - Switch off device by setting On/Off knob to 0 - open drain valve and drain oil to external reservoir For fryer: Do not dispose off used oil via sewer lines but dispose off properly! For pasta cooker: drain used water to sink Clean the tank by boiling water with fat-solvent detergent and deliming agent in the device.
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 7.1 Dishwasher cleaning - switch device off by setting On/Off knob to 0°C - disconnect mains plug - allow heating element to cool, raise and remove - lift inserted tank to remove from enclosure Only tank and enclosure are dishwasher-proof;...
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 8. Operation Intended use of device: deep frying of food (exclusively). Operability: - ensure that the available voltage corresponds with the performance plate of the device and the fusing is enough! - open device with lid on top and remove basket attached to the back of the device remove basket - close drain valve: horizontal position = closed (vertical position = open) - fryer: fill oil until level mark...
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Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker Deep frying (fryer): - press On/Off button - set thermostat to required temperature - red indicator lamp flashes - when lamp stops flashing the selected temperature is reached - place food in basket. Fill to ¼ - for frozen food shake off well before immersing - place basket in frying reservoir - once the food reached desired brownness raise basket and hang...
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Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker Cooking (pasta cooker): - press On/Off button - set thermostat to required temperature - red indicator lamp flashes - when lamp stops flashing the selected temperature is reached - place food in basket or serving cup - place basket in boiling tank - once the desired cooking time is reached raise basket and hang on hanger for draining Attention:...
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 9. Customer service, maintenance In case of operation failures contact GASTROFRIT AG in Rorschach (0800 823 825 free hotline for Switzerland). Leave all repairing and connection works to qualified staff. Note (for repairing service with Gastrofrit training only): Isolate all circuits before accessing terminals.
Operating manual table-top models deep fat fryer/pasta cooker 9.1 Potential troubles To avoid fault indications, before calling for a technician, check if: - fuse of electric connection leads are intact - plug is connected - the main switch on the device or external is switched on - the device was started correctly - the safety thermostat is activated - the temperature sensor broke off (alarm)