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GPF101SS Deep fat fryer
User Guide

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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
USE
• RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
• WARNING: A RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK
EXISTS IN ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
• Do not operate the fryer without oil or with an
insufficient quantity (lower than the MIN mark inside
the oil pan).
• Do not over fill the oil pan of the fryer (above the MAX
mark).
• Do not open the lid when frying.
• Before using the fryer for the first time, check that
there is no damage to any parts and the appliance is
in good working order. If there is any damage, do not
use the fryer, contact the supplier or manufacturer.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons 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. Children
shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
WARNINGS:

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• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the
plug, power cord or housing in water or any other
liquid.
• Always unplug the appliance from the power socket
after use, before cleaning, emptying and filling with oil.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or a separate remote-
control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
– Staff kitchens areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
– farmhouses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
– bed & breakfast type environments.
• Before connecting the appliance, please check that the
voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance is
the same as the mains voltage in your home.
• The socket must the same type as the plug attached to
the appliance.
• Make sure that the temperature control is set to OFF
before plugging it in.
• Place the fryer on a heat resistant surface with access
to a power socket.

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• Before operating the appliance ensure the lid and oil
are completely free of water or condensation.
• Do not use outdoors, this product is for indoor use
only.
• Hot oil can cause very serious burns. The appliance
is hot during use and retains heat for some time after
being switched off. Do not touch hot surfaces such
as the oil pan or any metal surface. Never move the
appliance during use.
• The surface becomes hot when frying. To prevent
scolding, never touch the fryer before it has cooled
down.
• Ensure there are no flammable objects put over or
placed near the fryer. If the oil catches fire, unplug
the appliance and close the lid. Never use water to
extinguish the fire.
• Do not use this appliance for purposes other than its
intended use.
• Damp food should be dried before frying and remove
any loose ice crystals from frozen food.
• Always lower the basket slowly into the oil when frying
then always close the lid.
• Beware of oil spattering when food is lowered into the
hot oil. Never obstruct the air vents.
• Short Cord Instructions: CAUTION: A short power
cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury
from entanglement in or tripping over a longer power
cord.
• Extension Cord Usage: An extension cord or longer

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detachable cord is not recommended for use with
deep-fat fryers and cooker/fryers.
• Electric Power: if the electric circuit is overloaded
with any other appliance, your appliance may not
operate. It should be operated on a separate electrical
circuit from other appliances. If you are not sure of the
reason of overloading or cannot find a separate circuit,
contact a qualified electrician.
• ASDA does not recommend allowing children to
operate this appliance.

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How to...
...recognise the parts of your deep fat fryer
You should have
Fryer body, oil pan,
basket, handle & lid
Lid
Handle
Oil pan
Basket
Outer case
Temperature light
Temperature control
Handle
Heating unit

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Take the fryer carefully out of its box and carefully
dispose of all of the packaging.
Remove the lid and heating unit by lifting upwards
out of the fryer, then lift the oil pan out of the fryers
body.
Clean the fryer body with a soft damp cloth to
remove manufacturing dust etc.
Wash the basket, handle, lid and oil pan with warm
soapy water.
IMPORTANT: Do not immerse the heating unit of the
fryer in water. Ensure fryer, oil pan and basket are dry
before using.
Squeeze the prongs on the handle together and slot
the ends into the hoops on the inside of the basket.
Pull the handle backwards until it locks over the metal
section at the top of the basket.
The basket is now fully assembled.
Place the oil pan, then the heating unit back into the
body of the fryer.
Place the basket into the oil pan, then replace the lid.
The fryer is now fully assembled.
How to...
...get the fryer ready for use

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PLEASE NOTE: Do not use solid cooking oil, fat, butter, margarine, or olive oil. Solid
cooking fat of any kind will overheat and burn out the element. Olive oil contains too
much water and it’s smoking point is too low for deep frying. Buy a good quality liquid
cooking oil suitable for deep frying like sunflower or corn oil. Don’t mix oils of different
types, as they’ll have different temperature characteristics.
Fill with good quality liquid cooking oil. The oil must
be between the MIN 2.0 L and MAX 3.0 L marks.
IMPORTANT: Never over fill the fryer.
Remove the lid of the fryer.
Make sure the temperature adjuster is in the position
shown in the diagram and the fryer is unplugged.
Place the fryer on a stable, level, heat-resistant
surface, at least 75cm above the floor, with at least
5cm space all round it. Keep it away from cupboards,
curtains, anything that could catch fire, and anything
that might be damaged by heat or steam.
Place the basket in the fryer with the handle
extended. Position the fryer so the handle doesn’t
extend up to or over the edge of the work surface,

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Rotate the temperature control to the temperature
you need. See the tables in the back of these
instructions for guide temperatures and times.
• Clean the food and cut into uniformly sized pieces.
• Coat wet food (e.g. fish, fruit) with flour, crumbs, batter, etc.
• Don’t defrost food in the fryer. Any food other than pre-cooked, quick-frozen
foods (e.g. frozen chips, scampi in breadcrumbs, chicken pieces in batter) must be fully
defrosted before putting into the fryer.
• When frying pre-packed or pre-cooked frozen foods, follow the instructions on the
packet.
• When frying raw vegetables (e.g. chips), wash the cut pieces and dry them with paper
towel or a tea towel first so they are as dry as possible.
Put the plug into a wall socket and switch on.
The temperature light will glow, to show that the fryer
is heating up.
The light will go out when the correct temperature is
reached. The temperature light cycles on and off as
the thermostat works to maintain the temperature.
How to...
...prepare your food for frying
How to...
...use the fryer

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Replacing the lid will allow the oil to heat up quicker.
Once the oil has reach its temperature (the light turns
from red to green), remove the lid
CAUTION: Steam will billow out as you open the lid,
so stand well back.
Use the basket handle to lift the basket out of the oil.
Put the prepared pieces of food in the basket. Try not
to put more than two layers of food in the basket. If
you need to fry more, fry in multiple batches. Slot the
basket back onto the fryer.
Place the lid back onto the fryer.