DeLonghi D 44 User manual

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6
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and
knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock do not
immerse cord, plug and fryer in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn the thermostat to the “OFF”
position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14. Extreme caution must be used when
moving fryer containing hot oil.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTE
•Do not use the fryer without oil. The
fryer will be severly damaged if heated dry.
• This fryer has a thermal cut-out, thus
preventing overheating.
• Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.
• If your product is provided with a polarized
alternating current plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), this plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
• Before using the fryer for the first time, wash
the aluminum pot and basket thoroughly with
hot soapy water, carefully dry the aluminum
pot to maintain its attractive finish.
• Should the fryer leak, contact your nearest
Service Center or authorized Dealer for
qualified assistance.
• To assure safe operation, oversized foods or
utensils must not be inserted into the fryer.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from being entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
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FILLING THE BOWL
• Raise the basket into its upper position by
lifting upwards on the handle (Fig. 1).
• Push down on the Sbutton (Fig. 2) and open
the lid.
• Remove the basket by pulling it up (Fig. 3).
The cover must ALWAYS be closed
whenever the basket is raised or
lowered.
• Pour 2 lt. (1,8 qt.) of oil into the bowl (or
approx.1,8 kg./3,6 lb fat).
The level of oil in the bowl must
always be between the minimum and
maximum marks.
The maximum level mark should never
be exceeded.
For best results use a good peanut seed oil.
Olive oil is optimal due to its slower degradation,
but prolonged use accentuates its flavour. Above
all, avoid mixing different oils.
If using blocks of solid fat, cut into small pieces to
avoid fryer heating dry in the first few minutes. It is
also advisable to place thermostat on
150°C/300°F during initial heating-up phase.
Melt solid fat directly in pot. Only when
completely melted, should the basket be lowered.
PRE-HEATING
1. Place the food to be fried in the basket. Do not
overfill the basket (maximum 1 kg/2lb of fresh
potatoes).
2. Replace the basket in the bowl in the raised
position and close lid by lightly pushing down
until catch snaps shut.
3. Set the sliding thermostat control (R) (fig. 4) to
the desired temperature (see enclosed table).
When the selected temperature is reached, the
control light will switch off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AFilter cap fastening hook
BAnti-odour filter cap
CLid
DInspection window (if provided)
EFilter inspection opening
FElectronic timer (if supplied)
GCooking time button
HON/START button
IBattery protection tab
LHandle slider
MBasket handle
NControl light
ODrainage tube panel (if provided)
PInternal safety panel (if provided)
QDrainage tube “easy clean system”
(if provided)
RSliding thermostat control/OFF switch
SLid opening button
THandle for lifting appliance
UMoisture absorber
VCord compartment access
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE (pag. 3)
WARNING
SERIOUS HOT-OIL BURNS MAY RESULT
FROM A DEEP FRYER BEING PULLED
OFF A COUNTERTOP. DO NOT
ALLOW THE CORD TO HANG OVER
THE EDGE OF THE COUNTER WHERE
IT MAY BE GRABBED BY CHILDREN OR
BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE
USER. DO NOT USE EXTENSION
CORD.
DO NOT DRAPE
CORD!
KEEP FROM
CHILDREN!
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FRYING
1. As soon as the pilot lamp switches off,
move the handle slider in the handle (L)
backwards, then move the handle downwards
to lower the basket into the oil.
•A considerable quantity of steam
will escape from the filter cover,
when the basket is lowered into the
oil. This is perfectly normal.
•It is also normal for drops of
condensation to fall from the lid
onto the plastic sides and around
the basket handle while in use.
• When basket is lowered into the oil, the
inside of the inspection window (if
provided) will immediately become steam
up. This steam will disappear gradually as
the food is cooked.
Grease the glass door with a little oil before
cooking to reduce the accumulation of
condensate and thereby improve visibility.
2. With models having an electronic timer (F),
you may set whatever cooking time you
desire. If the timer comes with a battery
protection tab (I), pull the tab out slightly to
allow the equipment to operate and then
proceed as follows:
• Press the ON/START push-button (H): the
timer will come on and the figures will start
to flash;
• Press the +min button (G) until the desired
setting is obtained;
• By pressing the ON/START (H) button, the
timer will start the count displayed. The
figures will stop flashing and the decimal
point will start to flash instead.
• If an error is made, the count is cancelled
by pressing push-buttons Gand H
simultaneously: in this way the timer is reset
at zero.
• Once the cooking time has elapsed, an
audible signal is given (to stop the signal,
simply press one of the two pushbuttons).
The audible signal indicates that the
programmed cooking time is over, but
the appliance is still operating.
• The timer switches off automatically 20
seconds after the audible signal has been
given.
The electronic timer may be removed from the
equipment for your easy use (see fig. 16).
END OF FRYING TIME
When the selected frying time is elapsed, raise the
basket and check that food is golden brown as
desired. This can be done without opening the lid
in models with window.
When the food is completely cooked, switch the
appliance off by setting the thermostat control to
“Off” until the switch is heard to click off. Leave
the contents to drip for a moment and then open
the lid and remove the basket without shaking it
too vigorously.
If frying is to be done in two phases (e.g.
potatoes), do not open lid; wait for
indicator light to go off and lower basket
again (see enclosed table).
FILTERING OF OIL OR FAT
It is advisable to filter the oil or fat after frying in
order to remove any food particles, especially if
the food is coated in breadcrumbs or flour. Food
particles remaining in the oil tend to burn, which
causes the oil to deteriorate more quickly.
For models fitted with a drainage tube
Proceed as follows:
1. Place the appliance so that the drainage tube
is over a sink (fig. 7). For safety, do not place
the fryer near the edge of a counter top but
rather the edge of a sink.
2. Raise the lid of the fryer and remove the
basket. Check that the oil is sufficiently
cool (about 2 hours).
3. Open the panel (O) as shown in fig. 5.
4. Turn the internal safety panel as shown in fig.
6, and remove the drainage tube.
5. Pull the cap, allowing the oil to drain from the
aperture on the underside of the tube (fig. 7)
6. Drain the oil into a suitable receptacle (fig. 7).
7. Use a sponge or a paper kitchen towel to
remove any deposits from the bowl.
8. Push the cap back into position in order to
close the aperture on the underside of the
tube.
9. Replace the drainage tube in its compartment.
Do not forget to replace the cap.
10.Place one of the filters supplied with the
appliance in the bottom of the basket (fig. 8).
Spare filters can be obtained from your dealer
or from our Service Centres.
11.Pour the oil very slowly into the basket,
ensuring that it does not overflow from the
filter (fig. 9). Remove the paper filter and
dispose.
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Note: After filtering the oil, it can be left in the
fryer. However, should a long period of
time pass between one frying and the next,
it is advisable to store the oil in a closed
container, not exposed to direct light in
order to avoid its deterioration.
To drain the oil into the receptacle, remove
the drainage tube and proceed as shown
in fig. 10.
Oil used for frying fish should be stored
separately from oil used for other foods.
If fat is used for frying, this should
not be allowed to cool too much,
otherwise it may solidify.
For models without the drainage tube:
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the lid (fig. 12) and carefully pour oil
or fat into a container as shown in fig. 11.
2. Replace basket in highest position and place
one of the supplied paper filters in the bottom
of the basket (fig. 8). Spare filters can be
obtained from your dealer or from our service
centres.
3. Pour the oil very slowly into the basket,
ensuring that it does not overflow from the
filter (fig. 9).
Note: After filtering the oil, it can be left in the
fryer. However, should a long period of
time pass between one frying and the next,
it is advisable to store the oil in a closed
container, not exposed to direct light in
order to avoid its deterioration.
Oil used for frying fish should be stored
separately from oil used for other foods.
If fat is used for frying, this should
not be allowed to cool too much,
otherwise it may solidify.
CHANGING THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTERS
After a time, the anti-odour filters fitted to the lid
tend to lose their effectiveness. When the filter
changes colour, this indicates that it must be
replaced (the filter may be inspected through the
opening Ein the lid). To replace the filter, remove
the anti-odour filter cap B, pushing on the filter
cap fastening hook A, as showned by the arrows
1 and 2. (fig. 13).
Proceed as follows to change the filters:
N.B: The white filter must be fitted, resting on the
metal surface (see fig.14). The colored
section must face upwards (or face the black
filter).
Refit the cap B, making sure that the hook
fastenings at the back have been fitted correctly,
as shown in fig.14.
CLEANING
Before cleaning, ensure the appliance is
unplugged.
Never immerse the fryer in water or
place under a tap, as water in contact
with electrical components may cause
electric shocks.
Always remove the filters before immersing the lid
in water.
Proceed as follows to clean the bowl:
•Allow the oil to cool for about two
hours, then drain the bowl as described in
“drainage of oil”.
• Remove any deposit from the bottom of the
bowl using a sponge or a paper towel.
• Wash the bowl with hot water and liquid
detergent. Rinse and dry carefully.
• Use the special cleaning brush supplied with
the appliance to clean the oil drainage tube (if
fitted) (fig. 15).
• Clean the basket regularly, taking care to
remove any particles that might have been
accumulated.
• The basket can be washed in a dishwasher.
• After frying, wipe the outside of the fryer with
a soft damp cloth in order to remove any oil
smears and condensation.
• Also, clean and dry the sealing gasket in order
to prevent it sticking to the bowl when the fryer
is not in use. (If the gasket sticks to the bowl,
open the cover with one hand while pressing
the aperture button with the other).
• Abrasive sponges or alcohol should not be
used to clean the small window (if fitted).
• Wash the moisture absorber (U) with warm
water at least every 5-6 times the fryer is used
If the fryer is not used for some time, make
sure that the sponge is clean before the
appliance is stored away, thereby avoiding
unpleasant odours.
REPLACING THE TIMER BATTERY (fig. 16)
(for those models so equipped)
• Remove the timer from its housing by pressing
firmly on the left side (1).
• Turn the battery cover on the back of the timer (2)
in an anti-clockwise direction until it comes off.
• Replace the battery.
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Duration of oil or fat
When the oil level falls below the minimum mark, add
fresh oil. However, from time to time the oil should be
changed completely. The number of times the oil can
be used depends on the type of food you fry.
For example, the oil must be changed more often
if food coated in breadcrumbs is fried frequently.
The oil must be changed when:
• there is unpleasant odour
• the oil smokes when frying
• the oil becomes dark in color
• the oil foams excessively when frying
For perfect frying
• The recommended temperature should be
selected for each recipe. If the temperature is
too low, the food will absorb oil. If the
temperature is too high, the food will crisp too
quickly, leaving the inside underdone.
• The food to be fried should not be
lowered into the oil until the correct
temperature has been reached (i.e.
when the pilot lamp switches off).
• Do not overfill the basket. Too much food in
the basket lowers the temperature of the oil
suddenly, with the result that the food will be
greasy and unevenly-fried.
• Check that the food is sliced thinly and evenly.
Thick slices will not be fried throughout,
although they will look very attractive on the
outside. If the food is evenly sliced, each slice
will be perfectly fried at the same time.
•Be sure to dry the food carefully before
frying. Damp foods - especially potatoes - remain
soggy after frying. Foods with a high water content
(e.g. fish, meat and vegetables) should be dipped
in breadcrumbs or flour. Remember to shake off
any excess flour or breadcrumbs before frying.
COOKING SUGGESTIONS
1. Choose a good quality cooking oil.
Not all types of fat can be used for deep frying, as it
must be resistant to high temperature. Butter burns
long before reaches the temperature required for
deep frying. Olive oil is generally considered to be
too strongly flavored. You will obtain the best results
by using a good quality corn oil or blended
vegetable oil, as they are bland and do not burn
easily. If you have a preference for cooking in a
solid vegetable fat, this should be melted before
placing food in the fryer.
2. Watch the oil level.
Each time you use the fryer, check the oil level
carefully and strictly maintain this level between
the maximum and minimum markers on the inside
of the fryer container.
3. Make sure that the foods to be fried
are not too thick and are of equal size
Cut food into even-sized pieces so that it all cooks
at the same speed. If the pieces are too thick, the
food does not cook properly on the inside even
though it may look attractively browned on the
outside.
4. Dry the surface of the food well.
If the food is left damp after preparing, it stays limp
and will not turn crisp (especially french fries). Food
containing large amounts of water (fish, meat,
vegetables) should be coated in seasoned flour or
breadcrumbs before deep-frying.
5. Deep-fry at the correct temperature.
Always wait until the pilot light goes out before
lowering the food into the oil. The cooking oil is then
at the correct temperature, never deep-fry too much
food at the same time (particularly if frozen), as the
temperature falls dramatically and the food is not
sealed.
6. Take care that the oil does not spill
over.
Never load the basket with too much food. Lower
the basket slowly into the oil. Do not drop - this
could cause the oil to spill over.
7. Drain the food while hot.
Once the food has been deep-fried, it must always
be carefully drained while it is still hot. Then place
the food absorbent paper towels to absorb as
much of the oil as possible.
8. Keep the cooking oil clean and change
when necessary.
Each time you use the fryer, remove any scraps of
food which flake off. (This is particularly necessary
when a breadcrumb coating has been used, because
crumbs detach and then burn and darken the oil.
Moreover, there is grater risk of the oil catching fire if
the scraps are allowed to accumulate. Filter the oil
carefully (see instructions on page 8) when necessary.
Change the oil after using the fryer 5 to 8 times, or as
soon as it begins to show signs of deterioration (e.g.
browning, smoke or a pronounced flavor).
SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER DEEP-FRYING
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