DeLonghi F612 User manual

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Read this instructions booklet carefully before
installing and using the appliance. It is the only
way to ensure the best results and maximum user
safety.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
(see diagram pag. 2)
A. Inner lid
B. Basket handle with lock
C. Basket
D. Opening button
E. Signal lamp
F. Handle for lifting appliance
G. Viewing window (not for all models)
H. Filter cover
I. Cord compartment access
RECOMMENDATIONS
•Before use check that the voltage power supply corre-
sponds to the one shown on the appliance data plate.
•Only connect the appliance to electrical sockets
which have a minimum load of 10A and which are
properly earthed. (If the socket and the plug on the
appliance should prove incompatible, get a profes-
sionally qualified technician to replace the socket
with a more suitable one).
•Do not place the appliance near heat sources.
•Should it be necessary to replace the feeder cable,
make sure that it is of the H05VVF 3x1 2mm type.
The replacement cable must conform to the current
norms and be of the same diameter as the original
cable.
•The appliance is hot when it is in use. DO NOT
LEAVE IT WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
•Do not move the deep fryer when the oil is hot, as
there it could cause serious burns.
•The deep fryer must only be switched on after it has
been filled with oil or fat. If it is heated up while
empty, a thermal safety device comes into operation
which stops it from working. In this case it is neces-
sary to contact our nearest authorised service centre.
•If the deep fryer leaks oil, contact the technical ser-
vice centre or staff authorised by the Company.
•Before using the deep fryer for the first time, wash
the bowl, the basket and the lid (removing the filters)
carefully with hot water and washing up liquid.
When this has been done, dry carefully.
•It is totally normal that, on first use, the refrigerator
emits a “new appliance” smell. If this happens,
aerate the room.
•The materials and objects likely to come into contact
with foodstuffs conform to EEC Directive 89/109.
•Children or infirm persons should not be allowed to
use this product unsupervised
• Children should not be allowed to play with this
appliance
•Never move the appliance while the oil is still hot.
•To move the appliance, use the special lifting hand-
les (F). (Never lift by the basket handle).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Filling with oil or fat
•Open the lid by pulling on the opening button (fig.
1) then take the accessories out.
•Pour about 2 lt of oil, circa into pot (or 1.8 kg. fat).
Best results are obtained by using a good peanut oil.
Avoid mixing different types of oil. If you use lumps of
solid fat, cut them into small pieces so that the deep
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 tempe-
rature can then be set.
Pre-heating
Turn the appliance on by inserting the plug in the socket
and wait for the signal lamp to go off (fig. 2).
Starting to fry
•As soon as the light goes off, lower the basket into
the oil.
To do this:
-Ensure that the handle lock is in the rear posi-
tion;
-Insert the basket handle (B) in the basket (fig. 3)
and lock it securely in place.
Always ensure that the handle lock is in place
when lifting the basket in or out of the oil.
-Remove the handle and close the lid.
•It is normal for a notable quantity of hot vapour to
escape from the filter cover immediately following
the above mentioned process.
•It is also normal for drops of condensation to fall
from the lid onto the metal or plastic sides of the
appliance while in use.
End of frying time
When the selected frying time is elapsed, rifit basket
handle (fig. 4) and check that food is golden brown as
desired.
In the models fitted with a viewing window this check
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can be carried out by looking through the window
without opening the lid.
If you think that cooking has finished, turn the applian-
ce off by disconnecting the plug (fig. 5). Allow the oil
to drip for a few moments.
For two-stage frying (e.g. potatoes), lift the basket at
the end of the first stage, wait for the indicator light to
go off and then lower the basket into the oil a second
time (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 remai-
ning in the oil tend to burn, which causes the oil to dete-
riorate more quickly.
1. Remove the lid (fig. 6) and empty the tank from one
of its sides (fig. 7 – left or right side edge of the
tank).
2. Use a sponge or a paper kitchen towel to remove
any deposits from the bowl.
3. Hook the basket to the bowl and place the supplied
paper filter in the bottom of the basket (fig. 8).
Spare filters can be obtained from your dealer or
from our service centres.
4. 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 soli-
dify.
CHANGING THE ANTI-ODOUR FILTERS
With time the odour-eater filters placed inside the lid
lose their effectiveness. A change of colour in the filter,
visible through hole of fig.10 on the inside cover, shows
that the filter needs to be changed. To replace it, remo-
ve plastic filter cover (fig.11) by pressing hook in the
direction of arrow 1, then raise it in the direction of
arrow 2. Replace the filters.
Note: The white filter must be inserted first with the black
filter on top. The filter cover must be placed over the
black filter (fig. 12).
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CLEANING
Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the
electrical socket.
☛Never immerse the deep fryer in water or hold it
under the tap. By getting inside the water would
cause short circuiting.
Do not immerse the lid in water without having first
removed the filters.
To clean the boiler pan, proceed as follows:
•Check that the oil 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 any deposit from the bottom of the bowl
using a sponge or a paper towel.
•Wash the tank with hot water and washing up
liquid, then rinse and empty the tank from one of
the sides, as shown in fig. 7.
•We advise regular cleaning of the basket, with care
being taken to eliminate any deposits.
•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.
•The lid is removable, to take it off, proceed as fol-
lows: push the lid back (see arrow "1" fig. 6) and
at the same time, lift it up (see arrow "2" fig. 6)
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.
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FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD
Bear in mind that the cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must regulated according to the
ammount of food which is to be fried and to personale taste.
Type of food Max. Quantity (gr.) Time in Minutes
Fried potatoes half portion
whole portion
500
1000
1aphase 5 - 6
2aphase 2 - 3
1aphase 8-10
2aphase 4 - 6
Fish Squid
“Canestrelli”
Scampi
Sardines
Baby cuttlefish
Soles (2)
500
500
500
500
500
400
8 - 10
8 - 10
6 - 8
9 - 11
8 - 12
4 - 6
Meat Beef cutlets (2)
Chicken cutlets ((2)
Meatballs (13)
300
300
550
6 - 8
4 - 7
3 - 6
Vegetables Artichokes
Cauliflower
Mushrooms
Aubergines (4 slices)
Courgettes
250
400
400
100
300
6 - 9
7 - 9
5 - 8
5 - 7
8 - 10
COOKING HINTS
HOW LONG THE OIL OR FAT LASTS
When oil goes below minimum level mark, add new
oil. It is advisable to remove the oil from time to time in
order to preserve not only the quality of its flavour, but
also the digestibility of the fried food .
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.
We advise that the oil be completely changed every
5/8 times or it should be completely changed in the
following circumstances:
•unpleasant odour
•smoke when frying
•becomes dark in colour.
FOR PERFECT FRYING
•The food to be fried should not be lowered into
the oil until the 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 une-
venly-fried.
•When frying small quantities of food, the tempera-
ture of the oil must be set lower than the tempera-
ture indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently.
•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 - remains 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.
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FRYING FROZEN FOODS
1. Due to their extremely low temperature, frozen
foods inevitably lower the temperature of the oil. For
good results each time you fry, we recommend you
don’t exceed the maximum quantities set out in the
following table.
2. Frozen foods are frequently covered with a coa-
ting of ice crystals, which should be removed
before frying. Lower the basket very slowly into the
oil in order to ensure that the oil does not boil over.
Before lowering the basket into the oil, ensure that
the lid is securely closed.
To obtain best results, do not exceed recommended
max. quantity of food.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SolutionCauseAnomaly
Change the filter
Change the oil (or fat)
Use a good-quality peanut oil
Anti-odour filter saturated
The oil or fat has deteriorated
The oil or fat is not suitable
Unpleasant odours
Lower the basket slowly
Reduce quantity of oil in the fryer
Dry the food thoroughly
1 kg (fresh potatoes)
The basket has been lowered too quickly into the oil
Too much oil in the fryer
Food not dried sufficiently before immersing in the oil
Recommended max. quantity exceeded
The oil overflows
Contact Service Centre (fuse
change necessary)
Fryer has been previously switched on without oil in
pot causing the thermal cut-out failure.
Oil does not heat
The cooking time shown in this table are approximate, and may vary according to the initial temperature of the
food and to the cooking temperature recommended on the packet.
Food Max. quantity
gr.
Time
(minutes)
Pre-cooked frozen potatoes
Potato croquettes
300(*)
500
1st phase 5 - 6
2ne phase 2 - 3
8 - 9
Fish Fish-fingers
Prawns
300
300
6 - 7
6 - 7
Meat Chicken cutlets (2) 200 7 - 8
(*) This is the recommended quantity for excellent results. Naturally a larger quantity of frozen potatoes can be
fried, taking into consideration that they will be a little more greasy due to the sudden drop in the temperatu-
re of the oil, upon immersion.
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