Cookworks XJ-10302 Manual

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SEMI PROFESSIONAL FRYER
Model No. XJ-10302(2000W)
Care & Instruction Manual
Please read and retain these instructions for
future reference

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Electrical safety
You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC, 50Hz
supply. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the
appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
This deep fat fryer is designed for domestic use. Don’t use it
in wet or damp locations.
Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning
the appliance.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
This appliance shall not be used by children from year 0 to 8
years. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years if they are continuously supervised. The appliance can
be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
Keep control housing, cable, and plug dry and away from
areas where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in
water.
Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from the mains supply.
Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it
malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged, in
order to avoid a hazard it must only be replaced by a qualified
service engineer, with a suitably approved part.
This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is
accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the
power cord.
This appliance must be plugged in to an earthed socket outlet.

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Warning!
This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic
households. It is not suitable for commercial use.
Do not operate this appliance with the storage lid fitted.
Cooking appliances should be positioned in a stable
situation with handles positioned to avoid spillage of hot
liquids.
Never leave the fryer unattended during use or move the fryer
when the oil is hot.
The surfaces of the fryer will become hot during
use. Do not touch; wear oven gloves when handling
the appliance during and immediately after use
and use long handled utensils when checking the
food. Note the fryer and heating element is
subject to residual heat after use.
Do not use the fryer on, near or under surfaces that are heat
sensitive or those that may be damaged by steam or by hot
oil.
Do not fill the oil tank above maximum level marked or below
the minimum level. Check the oil level before each use.
Do not over fill the frying basket. Take care not to fill beyond
2/3full for most foods and a maximum of 600g of chips.
Do not reach over the appliance while it is in operation.
Only use with the parts provided and to heat cooking oil.
This appliance can cause personal injury if misused.
Do not operate the fryer using a timer or separate remote
control.
Do not mix different types of oil and never use solid fats.
Do not cover and allow the fryer to cool completely before
storing.
In the unlikely event that a fat fire occurs, fit the lid. Unplug
the fryer and smother the flames with a damp cloth.

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Food Safety
Thoroughly defrost frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood in
the refrigerator before cooking unless cooking from frozen
advice is provided by the food packaging.
Keep raw meat and poultry separate from cooked foods.
Always wash hands after handling raw meat and poultry,
before handling any ready to eat foods.
Wipe and disinfect surfaces that have been in contact with
raw meat and poultry.
Use separate utensils for handling raw meat/poultry and
cooked food or wash them thoroughly between use.
To check whether meat, particularly poultry, is cooked,
pierce the flesh with a skewer or fork; the juices should run
clear. Ensure the product is piping hot throughout.
Fish is cooked when it appears opaque and can be flaked
easily

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Parts
1. Storage lid (see fig. 7)
2. Control housing
3. Oil tank
4. Outer casing
5. Frying basket handle
6. Frying basket
7. Heating element
8. Maximum & Minimum
marks
9. Power indicator
10.Heating (working)
indicator
11.Reset point
12.Temperature control knob
13.Micro switch
4
3
2
5
1
6
8
7
11
13
9
10
12

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Assembly
1. Place the fryer on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface, away from
flammable materials and surfaces that may be damaged by steam
or hot oil.
2. Check that the plug will reach a socket and that it can be accessed
without reaching over the fryer.
3. Fit the oil tank into the outer casing (fig. 1 & 2).
4. Fit the heating element into the oil tank (fig. 2) ensuring that the
control panel is correctly engaged into the brackets at the rear of
the casing so that the micro switch is activated. If the control
panel is not correctly fitted, the micro switch will prevent the fryer
from working.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig.3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
Ensure micro switch is
activated

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5. Unfold the handle (fig 3) until it clicks in to position with the wire
handle sitting either side of the wire bracket (fig 4 & 5).
6. Fit the basket into the oil tank (fig.6).
7. For storage fit the lid, the smaller pair of grooves should be
towards the front and when correctly fitted the lid will be flush with
the edge of the oil tank (fig.7 & 8).
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Storage lid

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Before first use
1. Clean all detachable parts in accordance with the cleaning section
of these instructions.
2. Become familiar with -
The parts of the fryer –See page 4
How to open frying basket handle –See figs. 3,4 & 5
The drainage position for the frying basket - See fig. 9
How to fit the lid –See fig. 7 & 8
How to fit and remove the oil tank –fig. 1.
How to fit the control housing to the outer casing –fig 2 & 3.
To Use
1. Clean thoroughly before use.
2. Place the assembled fryer on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface,
away from flammable materials and surfaces that may be
damaged by steam or hot oil. Depending on what is being cooked,
oil droplets may spit from the fryer whilst in use so choose a
surface that can easily be cleaned afterwards.
3. Check that the plug will reach a socket and that it can be accessed
without reaching over the fryer.
4. Fill the tank with cooking oil to the required level marked inside
the oil tank. Do not fill past the maximum (3 litre) or below the
minimum (2.5 litre) level.
5. Do not fit the lid. The lid is for storage purposes only and should
be put to one side whilst the fryer is in use.
6. Check that the temperature control is at the ‘MIN’ position. Fully
unwind the cable, plug in and switch on, the power indicator will
illuminate. For your safety do not allow the cable to dangle over
the edge of units.
7. Rotate the temperature control knob and set to the required
cooking temperature and the heating indicator will now illuminate.
8. Allow the oil to preheat (8-12 minutes approx.). When the oil has
reached the required cooking temperature, the heating indicator
will extinguish.
9. Place the food to be cooked into the frying basket taking care not
to fill beyond 2/3full for most foods and a maximum of 600g of
chips.
10. Place the basket slowly into the fryer. Do not fit the lid. Depending
on what is being cooked, oil droplets may spit from the fryer so
stand away from the immediate vicinity of the tank whilst cooking.

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11. When frying is complete, lift the frying basket and hook onto the
end of the oil tank to permit the oil to drain back into the oil tank
for a short while (fig. 10).
12. If the food requires further
cooking, place the basket and
food back into the oil.
13. When cooking has been
completed, move the
temperature control knob
back to the ‘MIN’ position, the
power light will extinguish and
switch the fryer off at the
mains. The lid may now be
fitted
14. Allow the oil to cool fully (at
least 3 hours) before
emptying and cleaning the
fryer.
Tips for successful frying
Choose oil that can withstand high temperatures. Do not use solid
fats.
Do not mix different types of oils.
Change the oil regularly (8-12 uses) or when it discolours. Some
cooking oils (e.g. sunflower oils) need to be changed more
frequently.
Dry food thoroughly before frying and remove any ice from frozen
foods to prevent oil overflowing and to extend the life of the oil.
Rinse raw starchy foods (e.g. potatoes) with water and pat dry to
help prevent them from sticking together.
Do not over fill the frying basket and separate food where possible.
Take care not to fill the basket beyond 2/3full for most foods and
a maximum of 600g of fresh chips per basket.
After frying do not leave the food draining in the frying basket for
too long as the steam will soften any coatings.
Raw foods usually require frying at a lower temperature than
cooked or partially cooked foods.
Smaller quantities of food will cook faster than larger quantities.
The cooking time will vary according to the shape, thickness and
composition of the food.
Fig. 9

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Tips for successful frying (continued)
Smaller pieces will cook quicker than larger pieces. For best
results, ensure pieces of food are similar in size.
Arrange the food with spaces between the pieces to allow even
frying.
Cook foods with a lighter flavour before those with stronger
flavours to help prevent flavour taint.
Frying Chart
All the times stated in the table are a guide only - always check
that the centre of the food is piping hot.
The times will vary according to personal choice, the type of oil
used size or thickness of food being cooked (e.g. one large piece
will take longer to cook than several smaller pieces of an equivalent
weight).
Always check food packaging for suitability for frying and use any
recommended cooking times and temperatures stated on the
packaging.

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Frying Chart (continued)
Food
Quantity
Frying
temp.
(°C)
Time
(min)
Fresh foods
French fries / Chips*
600g *
180*
7 –11
Potato croquettes
4 - 5 pieces
170
3 - 4
Mushrooms (button)
Single layer
170
4 –5
Aubergine slices
350g
190
3 –4
Breaded fish fillets
(e.g. plaice, sole)
3 pieces / 215g
160
5 –7
Camembert wedges
(breaded)
3 –4 pieces
190
2 –3
Prawns (raw)
8 –10 pieces
180
3 –4
Chicken goujons
8-10 pieces
180
3 –4
Frozen food
Chips
450g
175
10 –15
Potato croquettes
6 - 8 pieces
190
6 –8
Mushrooms (breaded whole)
10 pieces
190
4 –5
Fried onion rings
6 –8 pieces
190
3 –4
Breaded scampi
16 pieces /
250g
180
4 –5
Fish fillets (e.g. cod,
haddock)
3 fillets
190
8 - 10
Fish fingers
8 pieces
190
4 –5
Chicken nuggets
8 –10 pieces
190
4 –6
If cooking thicker chips or larger quantities of fresh chips,
partially cook the chips in small batches ahead of the required
time. Cook chips at 150 °C until soft to the feel and light golden
colour and then remove the chips from the fryer (place on a plate
lined with kitchen towel) and allow to cool. When the chips are
required, heat the oil to 190°C and fry until crisp and a mid golden
colour. Each batch will take about a minute until crisp and allows
batches of chips to be ready to eat in a short time.

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Safety cut / reset point
The fryer is equipped with a safety cut out, which will switch off the
fryer if it overheats, for example if there is insufficient oil in the tank.
If this occurs it may be necessary to manually reset the fryer. In the
event that the fryer cuts out -
1. Unplug the fryer and allow the oil
to cool for at least 30 minutes.
2. Top up the oil level if the level is
below the minimum mark on the
inside of the oil tank.
3. Plug the appliance into the mains
and switch on. If the power light
does not illuminate it will
necessary to insert a pointed
object into the reset point. This
will reset the cut out device.
Fig. 10
Cleaning
1. Switch off and unplug the fryer and allow it and the oil to cool
completely.
2. Remove the frying basket.
3. Carefully lift out the oil tank and pour the cold cooking oil into a
storage container. It is not recommended that the oil is stored in
the fryer between uses.
4. Wash the outer casing, frying basket, lid and oil tank in hot water
with a little washing up liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not
use detergent or abrasives as these may scratch the surface. Not
suitable for the dishwasher.
5. Wipe the control housing and element with a soft damp cloth
soaked in soapy water. Rinse and dry surfaces with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use detergent or abrasives as these may scratch the surface.
Never immerse the control housing in water.
6. After cleaning reassemble the fryer and fit the lid for storage.
Technical Specification
Rated voltage 220 –240 V AC 50/60Hz
Power consumption 2000W
Class rating I (Earthed)
BS 1362 fuse 13A
Capacity 3 litre
Reset
point

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Plug / Wiring advice
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH
Non-rewireable plug
This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you need
to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the appliance must not
be used.
Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in a
rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be replaced by a
suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N
The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L
The GREEN & YELLOW wire must be
connecting to the terminal marked with the
letter E or the earth symbol .
Recycling electrical products
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed
with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used
device, please use the return and collection systems or contact
the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this
product for environmental safe recycling.
If you encounter any problems
with this product please call our
customer care team on
0345 640 30 30
Produced in China for
Argos Limited,
489 –499 Avebury Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 2NW. UK.

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