Breville VDF078 User manual

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product safety
Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain them for
future use.
This product is not suitable for use by children, and may not be suitable for persons
requiring supervision unless they receive instruction by a competent person on how to
safely use the product. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the product.
Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for
household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the
appliance.
Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
Never operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control
system.
Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket if it is
left unattended, when it is not in use or before cleaning. Never leave the appliance
unattended when it is in use.
Always allow the appliance to fully cool down before cleaning or storing.
The power cord is not replaceable by the user. Always return the appliance if the power
cord is damaged to avoid any hazard.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of
damage or if it is leaking.
Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other
liquid.
Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted, trapped or pinched.
Do not touch the external surfaces of the appliance during use as they may become
very hot.
Only use spares or accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer.
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features
1 Heating indicator (green)
Lets you know the oil is heating up. The light goes out when the temperature you
have set has been reached.
2 Power indicator (red)
Lights up when your fryer is connected to the mains supply.
3 Temperature control
Allows you to choose the desired frying temperature.
4 Frying basket
Allows food to be lowered and removed from the fryer easily and quickly.
5 Basket handle
The handle folds for easy storage.
6 Control panel/heating assembly
This consists of the control panel, heating element, handy cord storage and reset
switch.
7 Body with carrying handles
Houses the removable frying bowl and control unit and keeps the fryer stable on the
work surface. The carry handles allow your fryer to be moved easily.
8 Lid
Use the lid to cover cooling oil or for storing when not in use. (DO NOT use when
frying).
9 Removable frying bowl
Has an integrated MIN and MAX mark and a frying basket rest. It separates from the
control panel/heating assembly and body for easy cleaning.

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Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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other important features
Over-temperature thermostat
The fryer is tted with a manually resettable over-temperature thermostat. This is a safety
device that will switch off your fryer if it becomes too hot, or if there is too little or no oil
present.
If the over-temperature thermostat has operated, switch off and unplug your fryer and
allow it to cool down completely. If required, ll with new clean oil above the MIN
mark and not exceeding the MAX mark. The reset button can be found after removing
the control panel. It is recessed and requires the use of a small screwdriver or similar
implement. Press the button to reset the thermostat then plug your fryer back in.
Cool zone
There is a cool zone area below the element that ensures that any stray pieces of food
which have dropped to the bottom will not burn and contaminate the oil. After cooking wait
until the oil has cooled completely then drain the oil to remove the scraps.
Reset Button

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before using your fryer
Before use
Never immerse any part of the heating element, control panel, power cord or
plug in water or any other liquid.
Before using your Breville Fryer unpack the appliance and remove all packaging,
promotional materials and stickers. Remove all printed documents. Check that there is no
packing around the bowl.
Next wash the lid, frying basket and fryer bowl in hot soapy water. Wipe the element,
control unit and body with a damp cloth only—see page 16 for cleaning instructions.
Before assembling or disassembling your appliance, ensure it is unplugged, all
parts are cool, the oil has cooled completely and has been removed from the frying
bowl.
To disassemble before cleaning:
Remove the lid and frying basket.
Carefully remove the control panel/heating element assembly from the body. To do
this, hold the control unit with one hand whilst holding the body with the other. Simply
lift the control unit upwards until it clears the body.
Remove the frying bowl. Grip the rim of the frying bowl with both hands and lift it out
of the body.
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before using your fryer
To reassemble after cleaning
1. Place the body on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
2. Holding the frying bowl rim at both sides lower the bowl into the body.
3. Ret the control panel/heating element assembly to the body. The control panel/
heating element assembly has two L-shaped runners that must be tted into
matching slots in the fryer body.
4. Line up the two runners with the slots in the fryer body (A).
5. Slide the control panel/heating element assembly downwards into the grooves (B)
until the assembly is fully lowered into the slots and will go no further.
The fryer will not function if the control panel/heating element assembly is not
correctly tted to the body.
6. Lift the frying basket handle upwards, then rotate it backwards into its locked
position.
7. To store, replace the basket, fold down the handle and replace the lid.
The lid is only for storage and when the fryer is cooling. DO NOT use it whilst
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how to use your fryer
Always use your fryer on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
Allow adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.
Do not allow the appliance to touch any ammable material during use (such as
curtains or wall coverings).
Care is required when using the appliance on surfaces that may be damaged by
heat. The use of an insulated pad is recommended.
1. Assemble your fryer.
2. Pour oil (see page 12 for recommended types) into each frying bowl up to the MAX
mark indicated on the inside of the bowl. Do not ll above the MAX mark or below the
MIN mark.
Handy Tip: Don’t throw the empty oil bottle away. You can use this to dispose of or
to store the used oil once it has cooled—see page 11.
3. Hook the frying basket over the basket rest on the inside of the frying bowl.
4. Plug your fryer into a suitable mains supply and switch the socket on.
5. The red power indicator light will illuminate.
6. Turn the temperature control dial to the desired temperature setting (see frying
guidelines for temperature suggestions). The oil will now start to heat up and the
green heating indicator will illuminate.
7. When the oil has reached its set temperature, the green heating indicator will go
out. This light will cycle on and off during cooking as the thermostat regulates the
temperature. The red power indicator will remain on.
8. Your fryer is now ready for use.

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To fry using the frying basket
With the basket on the basket rest add the food item(s). Using the handle, lift the basket
off the basket rest and gently lower it into the hot oil. Take care from the HOT oil spitting,
and from rising steam. When the food is cooked, lift the basket out of the oil and place it
onto the basket rest. This will allow excess oil to drain from the food. Next, lift the basket
out onto a drip tray and/or kitchen paper.
Note: Battered or coated food may stick to the frying basket. To prevent this, use a slotted
spoon to lift the food away from the mesh straight after the basket has been lowered into
the oil. Then, allow the food to cook, gently moving the basket from side to side once or
twice during cooking.
To fry without the frying basket
HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SCALDING! NEVER drop or tip food into the bowl. NEVER
put your hand or other body parts into the hot oil. ALWAYS keep hands and face
away from rising steam or spitting oil.
Carefully lower or slide the food directly into the frying bowl. Always use utensils to do this
e.g. tongs or a slotted spoon.
Use a slotted spoon or a slotted sh slice to remove the food from the oil. Drain on
kitchen paper or on a drip tray.
After frying
Once you have nished using your fryer turn the temperature control dial fully
anticlockwise. Unplug it from the mains supply socket.
Replace the lid and allow the oil and your fryer to completely cool before moving or
cleaning your fryer. Always use the carrying handles when moving your fryer. Never
attempt to move your fryer using the lid or frying bowl.
We recommend that once the oil has cooled completely, it is best to remove the oil from
your fryer and to clean the appliance before storing—see page 11.
how to use your fryer

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how to remove oil from your fryer
Before removing oil from your fryer ALWAYS switch off, unplug and allow the oil
to cool completely.
You will need a slotted spoon, a suitable tray or large plate, kitchen paper, a funnel or
jug with a pouring lip, muslin (if reusing the oil), and the original oil bottle you saved
earlier! If you’ve thrown it away, any suitable sized bottle with a lid will do.
Using a slotted spoon, skim off any food scraps oating on the surface of the oil.
If you have used it, remove the basket from your fryer and place it on kitchen paper
to drain.
Line the drip tray with kitchen paper. Carefully remove the control panel/heating
element assembly and place it on a drip tray.
Next, place the oil bottle in the sink, remove its cap and place the funnel in the top. If
you wish to reuse the oil, line the funnel with a piece of muslin to act as a lter.
With the rounded edge of the fryer facing away from you, grip the rim of the
removable frying bowl with both hands and carefully lift it out of the body. Take it over
to the sink and pour the oil from the rounded end of the bowl slowly into the bottle
through the funnel. Alternatively, pour the oil into a jug with a pouring lip and use this
to transfer the oil into the bottle.
Do not attempt to pour the oil from the fryer straight into the bottle—you’ll only end up
spilling the oil!
7. When all the oil has been poured into the bottle, remove the funnel (discard the
muslin, if used), and replace the bottle cap. The oil can now either be stored for
reuse, or discarded safely and cleanly.
8. You can now clean your fryer—see page 16.
Always dispose of the oil in an environmentally safe way. Never pour the oil into
drains. Contact your recycling centre for advice on the disposal of the oil.
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