DeLonghi F28313 User manual

instructions
Roto Fryer
F28313
Please retain these instructions for future reference

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Description of appliance
The following terms are used throughout the instruction manual
Cord storage
Filtercover
Filtercovercatch
Raise and lower
basket control
Basket
Basket handle
Viewing window
Lid
Lid release button
Inspectiondoor
forpipe compartment
Te m perature control
Te m perature indicatorlight
Oil drainage tube
Drainage tube plug
Foot
Minute timerbutton
Minute timerdisplay
Wheel guide ring

Safety warnings
• This appliance has been designed to fry foods exclusively for
household use; it must not be used for other purposes and
must not be modified or tampered with in any way.
• Before using the appliance, check that the voltage of the mains
power supply corresponds to the value indicated on the
appliance rating plate and that the socket and power line are
appropriate for the load required.
• After removing the appliance from the packaging, make sure
that the fryer is in complete and perfect condition. Ensure all
labels, plastic bags, and packaging have been removed from both
inside and around the fryer.
• Connect the appliance to an earthed power supply and sockets
with a minimum current rating of 10 A only. (If the plug fitted
to the appliance does not match the power socket, have the
plug replaced with a suitable type by a qualified professional).
• Never locate the appliance near sources of heat.
• The power cable of this appliance must not be replaced by the
user as this requires the use of special tools.
If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorised service centre or a qualified
professional in order to eliminate all risk. See guarantee leaflet
for details.
• While in operation, the appliance becomes hot. DO NOT
LEAVE WITHIN REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot as this may
cause serious burns.
• Never use the fryer without oil.
• If oil leaks from the fryer, contact our Customer Experience
Team
• Before using the fryer for the first time, wash the bowl, basket
and lid in hot water and washing up liquid.At the end of the
operation, dry everything thoroughly and remove any water
left in the bottom of the bowl.
This prevents dangerous splashes of hot oil during operation.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• To move the appliance, use the recesses at the bottom on both
sides. Never move the appliance using the basket handle.
• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
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• Never leave the power cable dangling from the work surface as
it could be grabbed by children or get in the way of the user.
• It is normal for the appliance to give off a "new" smell when
used for the first time.Ventilate the room.
• When opening the lid, take great care to avoid hot steam and
splashes of boiling oil.
• Never use homemade or very acidic oils.
• This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on
Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no. 1935/2004
of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
• The appliance is designed and produced for domestic use only.
It is not suitable for use in:
- staff kitchens in shops, offices and other workplaces.
- farm houses
- hotels, motels or other holiday accommodation
- guest houses
• Keep these instructions.
Important information for correct disposal of the
product in accordance with EC Directive
2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be
disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special
local authority differentiated waste collection centre or
to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids
possible negative consequences for the environment and health
deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent
materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy
and resources.As a reminder of the need to dispose of household
appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.
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Thank you for choosing this rotofryer. To get the very best
out of your new rotofryer it is advisable to read these
instructions before using the appliance. This is the only way
to ensure optimum results and maximum safety.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from
failure to comply with these user instructions.
Before usingfor the first time
1 Remove all packaging.
2 Wash the parts: see “Cleaning”.
Instructions for use
Fillingwith oil or fat
• Raise the basket to the highest position by pulling the special
handle upwards (fig.1).The lid should ALWAYS be closed when
the basket is raised and lowered.
• Open the lid by pressing button (fig.2).
• Remove the basket by pulling it upwards (fig.3).
• Pour into the container 1.2 litres of oil (or 1 kg. of fat).
WARNING:The level must always be between the maximum and
minimum levels indicated in the bowl.
Never use the deep fryer when the oil is below the “min” level as
it could cause the thermal safety device to come into operation; to
replace it you need to contact our Customer Experience Team: See
enclosed guarantee leaflet.
Important: Oil and water mixing can cause hot oil to spray out during
operation.
Best results are obtained using a good quality oil suitable for deep
frying such as corn oil or groundnut oil. Avoid mixing different
types of oil. Do not use olive oil, butter or margarine as they could
smoke and bubble over. If you use lumps of solid fat, cut them into
small pieces so that the fryer does not heat up in the first few
minutes without a covering of fat.The temperature must be set to
150°C until the fat has melted completely.
The required temperature can then be set.
Startingto fry
1. Put the food which is to be fried into the basket, without ever
overfilling it (max. 1 kg. of fresh potatoes). In order to obtain a
more even frying, we recommend distributing the food
predominantly around the perimeter of the basket, leaving the
central part filled more sparingly.
2. Place the basket into the frying bowl in a raised position (fig. 3)
by slotting the support at the end of the handle into the rim at
the front of the frying bowl. Close the lid by gently lowering it
down until the catches can be heard clicking into place. Always
close the lid before lowering the basket in order to avoid hot
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oil from splashing out.
3. Plug the appliance into the mains socket, set temperature
control dial to the required temperature (fig.4). When set
temperature set has been reached, the indicator light will go off.
4. As soon as the indicator light goes off, immerse the basket in
the oil, lowering the handle slowly by sliding the handle’s
control back.
• It is completely normal for a considerable amount of very hot
steam be released through the filter cover immediately after this.
• At the start of cooking, and immediately after the food has
been immersed in the oil, the internal wall of the viewing
window (where present) will steam up, before progressively
clearing.
• It is normal for drops of condensation to form around the
basket handle and lid while the appliance is working.
Models with electronic minute timer
1 Set the cooking time by pressing the minute timer button. The
display will show the minutes set.
2 The numbers will begin to flash immediately.This shows that the
cooking time has begun.The final minute is displayed in seconds.
3 If an error is made, a new cooking time can be set by holding the
button down for more than 2 seconds.The display will reset and
the process can then be repeated from point 1.
4 The minute timer will indicate the end of the cooking time with
two series of beeps about 20 seconds apart.To turn the acoustic
signal off, press the minute timer button.
Important: the minute timer does not automatically turn the appliance off.
Replacingthe minute timer battery
• Remove the minute timer from its housing by prising it from the
lower side (fig. 5).
• Turn the battery cover on the back of the battery anticlockwise
(fig. 6) until it comes free.
• Replace the battery with another of the same type (L1131).
When replacing or disposing of the appliance, the battery must be
removed and disposed of according to current legislation as it
represents a hazard to the environment.
After frying
When the cooking time runs out raise the basket and check if the
food has been cooked thoroughly as required. In the models fitted
with a viewing window this check can be carried out by looking
through the window without opening the lid. If cooking is
complete, turn off the appliance by turning the thermostat dial to
the "0" position until the internal switch clicks. Drain excess from
the food oil by leaving the basket inside the fryer for a while in the
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raised position.
Filteringthe oil or fat
We recommend that you carry out this procedure each time you
have finished frying as, especially when the food has been breaded
or floured, the food particles tend to burn if they are left in the
liquid, which causes much quicker deterioration of the oil or fat.
Check that the oil is cool enough (waiting about 2 hours).
Models with drainage tube
Bring the front part of the fryer to the edge of the work surface,
taking care that the feet never protrude over the edge (fig. 7).
1. Open the lid of the fryer and remove the basket (fig. 3).
2. Open the inspection door as shown in (fig. 8).
3. Extract the drainage tube.
4. Remove the plug while at the same time squeezing the tube
with two fingers to prevent the oil or fat from leaking out
before the tube has been placed into a container (fig. 9).
5. Allow the oil or fat to drip into a container (fig. 10).
WARNING: Never empty the fryer by tilting it or turning it upside down.
6. Remove any deposits from the tank using a sponge or
absorbent paper.
7. At the end of the procedure fit the plug back onto the
drainage tube and reposition it in its compartment.
8. Put the basket back in the high position and place one of the
filters (optional) at the bottom of the basket (fig. 11).You can
obtain the filters from your retailer or one of our Customer
Experience Team. See enclosed guarantee leaflet.
9. Next pour the oil or fat very slowly into the deep fryer so
that it does not spill out of the filter (fig. 12).
10. The oil which has been filtered in this way can be preserved
inside the fryer. However, if a long time elapses before it is next
used, it is advisable to preserve the oil in a closed container in
order to stop it deteriorating. It is good practice to keep oil
used for frying fish separate from that used for frying other food.
If fat is used, be careful not to let it cool down too much or it will
solidify.
Maintenance of the anti-odour filter
Removable filter: Over time, the anti-odour filter inside the lid
loses its efficiency.You are therefore recommended to replace it
after every 10/15 frying sessions. To replace, remove the plastic
filter grille (fig 13-14).
Cleaning
Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the electrical socket.
Never immerse the fryer in water or hold it under the tap as this
could cause a short circuit within the appliance. Check that the oil
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is sufficiently cold (wait about 2 hours), then empty out the oil or
fat as previously described in the paragraph headed “filtering the oil
or fat”. Remove the lid as shown in (fig. 15).The lid is removable,
to take it off, proceed as follows: push the lid back (see arrow "1"
fig. 15) and at the same time, lift it up (see arrow "2" fig. 13). Do
not immerse the lid in water without having first removed the
filter.
To clean the frying bowl, proceed as follows:
• Wash the tank with hot water and washing up liquid, then
carefully rinseand dry everything. In the models fitted with an
oil drainage pipe, always use it to empty out the water (fig. 16);
then remove any remaining water which has collected in the
oil drainage tube.
• In order to clean the inside of the drainage tube, use the tube
brush supplied (fig. 17).
• We advise regular cleaning of the basket, with care being taken
to eliminate any deposits which might have accumulated in the
basket’s wheel guide ring.
• Dry the outside of the fryer with a soft, damp cloth in order
to get rid of splashes and any little dribbles of oil or
condensation.
Model with non-stick boiler pan
To clean the boiler pan use a soft cloth with a neutral detergent.
Never using objects or abrasive detergents.
Cookinghints
How longthe oil or fat lasts
The oil or fat must never go below the minimum level.
From time to time it is necessary to renew it completely.The
length of time the oil or fat lasts depends on what is fried.
Foods coated in bread crumbs, for example, dirties the oil more
than simple frying.As for all types of fryer, the oil deteriorates if it
is reheated several times.Therefore, even if it is used and filtered
correctly, we recommend replacing it completely fairly often.
Since the deep fryer works with little oil, due to its rotating basket,
there is the considerable advantage that you only have to dispose
of about half the amount of oil that you would with the other
deep fryers on the market.
How to fry correctly
Important: Oil and water mixing can cause hot oil to spray out
during frying.
• It is important to follow the recommended temperature for
every recipe. If the temperature is too low, the fried food
absorbs oil. If the temperature is too high a crust quickly forms
on the outside while the inside remains uncooked.
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Fryingnon-frozen food
Bear in mind that the cooking times and temperatures are
approximate and must be adjusted according to the amount of food
which is to be fried and to personal taste.
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CHIPS Half portion 500 190 7-8
Whole portion (safety limit) 1000 190 14-16
FISH Squid 500 160 9-10
Scallops 500 160 9-10
Scampi tails 600 160 7-10
Sardines 500-600 170 8-10
Cuttlefish 500 160 8-10
Sole (n. 3) 500-600 160 6-7
MEAT
Breaded veal cutlets (n. 2) 250 170 5-6
Chicken cutlets (n. 3) 300 170 6-7
Meat balls (n. 8 - 10) 400 160 7-9
VEGETABLES Artichokes 250 150 10-12
Cauliflower 400 160 8-9
Mushrooms 400 150 9-10
Aubergines 300 170 11-12
Courgettes 200 170 8-10
Type of food Max.
Quantity
Temperature
°C Time in
Minutes
• The food which is to be fried must only be immersed when
the oil has reached the right temperature, i.e. when the
indicator light goes off.
• Do not overfill the basket.This would cause the temperature
of the oil to drop suddenly, resulting in fried food which is too
greasy and not uniformly fried.
• When frying small quantities of food, the temperature of the
oil must be set lower than the temperature indicated to avoid
the oil boiling too violently.
• Check that the food is thinly sliced and of even thickness, as
food which is too thick cooks badly on the inside, despite
looking nice, while food of an even thickness reaches the ideal
cooking point all at the same time.
• Dry the food completely before immersing it in the oil or fat, as
wet food becomes soggy after cooking (especially potatoes). It
is advisable to bread or flour food which has a high water
content (fish, meat, vegetables), being careful to remove the
excess bread or flour before immersing it in the oil.

Fryingfrozen food
• Frozen foods have very low temperatures.As a result they
inevitably cause a considerable drop in the temperature of the
oil or fat.To achieve a good result, we advise you not to exceed
the quantities recommended in the following table.
• Frozen foods are often covered in ice crystals which is
necessary to remove before cooking by shaking the basket
safely away from the fryer.Then immerse the basket very slowly
into the frying oil to avoid the oil over-boiling.
Important: Oil and water mixing can cause hot oil to spray out during
operation.
The cooking times are approximate and must be varied according
to the initial temperature of the food which is to be fried and
according to the temperature recommended by the frozen food
producer.
WARNING: Before immersing the basket, check that the lid is firmly
closed.
(*) This is the recommended dose to achieve excellent frying. It is
naturally possible to fry a larger amount of frozen chips, but
you should bear in mind that in this case they will end up being
a little greasier because of the sudden drop in the oil
temperature at the time of immersion.
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CHIPS Recommended quantity 180 (*) 190 4-6
for excellent frying
MAX quantity (safety limit) 1000 190 16-18
POTATO CROQUETTES 500 190 7-8
FISH Fish fingers 300 190 4-6
Prawns 300 190 4-6
MEAT Chicken nuggets (n. 3) 200 180 6-8
Type of food Max.
Quantity
Temperature
°C Time in
Minutes

Service and Customer Care
• If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be repaired by
De’Longhi or an authorised De’Longhi repairer in order to
avoid any risk.
• Please refer to the guarantee leaflet enclosed for service and
assistance details
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Operatingfaults
Fault
Bad smell
The oil
overflows
The oil does
not heat up
Only half of the
basket has fried
properly.
Cause
The odour-eater filter is
saturated.
The oil has deteriorated.
The cooking liquid is
unsuitable
The oil has deteriorated
and causes too much foam.
You have immersed food
which is not sufficiently dry
in the hot oil.
The basket has been
immersed too quickly. The
oil level in the fryer is over
the maximum limit.
The deep fryer has pre-
viously been used without
oil in the frying bowl,
causing the thermal safety
device to break.
The basket does not rotate
during cooking.
Remedy
Replace the filter.
Replace the oil or fat.
Use a good quality oil suitable for
deep frying.
Replace the oil or fat.
Dry the food well.
Immerse it slowly.
Reduce the amount of oil in the frying
bowl
Contact the Customer Experience
Team (see enclosed guarantee leaflet).
Clean the bottom of the frying
bowlClean the basket wheel guide
ring.
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Electrical requirements
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage indicated on the
product corresponds with the main voltage in your home, if you
are in any doubt about your supply contact your local electricity
company.The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a B.S.
1363 fused plug having a fuse of 13 amp capacity. Should this plug
not fit the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and
replaced with a suitable plug, following the procedure outlined
below.
Note: Such a plug cannot be used for any other appliance and
should therefore be properly disposed of and not left where chil-
dren might find it and plug it into a supply socket - with the obvi-
ous consequent danger.
N.B.We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets
that can be switched off when the machine is not in use.
important: the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by
the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the termi-
nal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the ter-
minal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely
retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the mains lead
clamp on the plug. If your electricity supply point has only two pin
socket outlets, or if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that
this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should
only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size.
After replacement of a fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained. The colour of the correct replace-
ment fuse cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the
fuse recess or elsewhere on the plug.Always state this colour
when ordering a replacement fuse cover. Only 13amp replacement
fuses which are asta approved to B.S. 1362 should be fitted.
This appliance conforms to the Norms EN 55014 regarding the
suppression of radio interference.
warning- this appliance must be earthed
green and yellow
blue
brown
earth
neutral
live
Green and Yellow to Earth
Blue to
Neutral
13 amp
Fuse
Brown
to Live
Cord Clamp

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