Matsui M18FFW09 User manual

FAMILY FRYER
M18FFW09
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Safety
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions and retain them.
2. During and after use, parts of the appliance are HOT. Do not touch oil tank of
the appliance until it is cool.
3. Unplug the appliance from the mains socket after use and allow it to cool
before handling or cleaning any parts.
4. The oil or fat in the appliance will stay hot for some time after use. Do not
move the appliance until it is completely cool. To lift the appliance, use the
recessed handle grips at the sides.
5. Do not touch hot surfaces, use oven gloves.
6. Do not pour oil out of the appliance when the oil and the appliance are hot.
Allow them to cool rst. This can take at least 3 hours depending on ambient
temperatures and the oil temperature.
7. Never connect the appliance to the mains socket without placing the oil in the
tank.
8. Never operate the appliance when the oil in the tank is above the maximum or
below the minimum mark. The maximum amount of oil is 1.8 litres.
9. Do not immerse the body of the appliance or the mains cable or, mains plug in
water or liquids.
10. Never place the appliance on or near a source of heat such as a hot gas, electric
burner or heated oven. Do not allow it to touch curtains, wall coverings, cloth-
ing, dishtowels or other ammable materials during use.
11. Ensure ample clearance around and above the appliance so you can work
safely.
12. Use the appliance on stable heat-resistant surface.
13. Do not exposed the appliance to direct sunlight.
14. Operate the appliance with the controls facing you. Do not reach across the
appliance while it is operating or when it is hot.
15. Steam will build up during cooking, and it will escape when you open the lid.
Stand back when opening the lid. Always open the lid away from you.
16. Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.
17. Make sure that the mains cable does not touch any hot surface or overhang on
a table edge.
18. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
19. Do not place the appliance under any overhead cupboards when in use.
20. Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer.
21. Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children.
Parents must warn children not to touch the hot appliance parts. Children
should not operate this appliance.

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22. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
24. Do not use the appliance with a damaged mains cable or mains plug or fry-
ing basket. Seek expert advice.
25. If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent , or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
26. Do not use extension cables with kitchen equipment as they increase the risk
of accidents.
27. If you are using a solid fat, melt this gently in a separate pan and pour it into
the oil tank before switching on. Do not melt solid fat in the appliance by
placing it in the basket or you may damage the appliance.
28. Renew the cooking oil regularly. Used oil may contain contaminants, lower
smoking temperatures and cause excessive foaming and spattering.
29. Always dry food before frying as moist foods cause excessive foaming and
spattering. Even small amounts of water may cause the oil to spatter.
30. Never overload the frying basket. If too much food is fried at the same time,
the food will not get crisp and may cause excessive foaming and spattering.
31. After completion of frying, allow the food to drain before removing it from
the basket.
32. Ensure the Timer Knob is set to OFF before connecting or disconnecting the
appliance.
33. This appliance is for household use. Do not use for any purpose not expressly
specied in this manual.
34. The appliance must not be left unattended while it is connected to the mains
socket.

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Introduction
Your family fryer features a cool-wall body, a removable lid and a dual action lter in
the lid for easy cleaning. The dual action lter in the lid absorbs cooking vapours and
smells.
Please read all the instructions before using the appliance. Read all the safety notes
carefully.
If you pass the fryer on to a third party, please include these instruction manual.
Unpacking the Family Fryer
Remove all packaging from the family fryer. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it
please do so according to any recycling regulations.
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
Frying Basket with hinged
handle X 1
part number 31BZ0-01-W-1
Plain Filter X 1
part number 96BZ0-01-W
FAMILY FRYER
M18FFW09
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Instruction Maunal X 1
part number 62BZ0-1982
Charcoal Filter X 1
part number 96BZ0-01-B

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TIMER
Your Family Fryer Components
Controls & Indicators
Viewing
Window
Grease
Trap
Oil
Tank
Frying Basket
in Raised
Position
Frying Basket
in Lowered
Position
Hinged
Lid
Frying
Basket
Handle
Frying
Basket
Release
Fryer Lid
Open button
Timer
Knob
Temperature
Settings
Variable
Thermostat
Lever
Power
Indicator

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Positioning the Fryer
• Site your family fryer on a rm, at, heat-resistant work surface. Steam given
o by the cooking process may mark or damage anything above or around
the fryer, ensure these areas are kept clear.
• In order to avoid possible re hazards, keep the area above and around the
fryer clear. Leave a clear space all around the fryer, and keep it as far back from
the front edge of the work surface as possible.
• Do not put the fryer or the mains cable close to any other cooking or heating
appliance.
• Place the fryer close to a switched mains socket. Do NOT use mains sockets
without switches or extensions.
Preparation
Before using your fryer for the rst time, you should carefully wash the appliance.
Open the lid by pushing the button marked OPEN. The lid is spring loaded and
will open automatically. Remove the frying basket and the lid.
1. Remove the frying basket
You may raise and lower the basket with the lid
open or shut. Carefully lift up the handle of the
frying basket until it latches into position.
Holding the basket
NEVER place your thumb on the button when
moving the basket as the basket may release
unexpectedly and spill any contents.
OPEN
Only when the handle is in the locked
position should you remove the basket!

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2. Remove the lid
With the lid fully open, hold the lid at both sides and ease the lid o the spring
catch.
Remove the grease trap cover and lters
Grip the catch on the lter trap cover between thumb and forenger. Press the
catch down and lift out the lid.
3. Wash the fryer components
• Wash the fryer lid, the grease trap cover and the basket by hand in warm
soapy water. Rinse and allow to dry.
• Pour warm soapy water into the oil tank and wash it with a damp cloth.
Rinse with fresh hot water and dry well.
• Wipe the exterior of the fryer with a damp cloth. Do NOT immerse the body
of the fryer in water.
4. Replace the grease trap cover
• Dry the fryer lid and replace the grease lters. Place the plain lter in the trap
rst, followed by the charcoal lter.
• Replace the grease trap cover back into position.
5. Replace the fryer lid
Stand in front of the fryer. Hold the lid on
each side and place the lid spring in front
of the metal catch at the rear of the fryer.
The two metal shafts in the lid should be
situated right at the plastic housing.
Now lift out the two lters.

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Cooking with the Fryer
Cooking with the fryer is a two part process.
First the tank must be lled with the correct amount of oil and be preheated to
the correct temperature. Only when this process is complete should you proceed
to the COOKING stage.
PART 1
1. Fill the Tank with Oil
• On the inside of the oil tank at the back, there are two marks MIN and
MAX. Pour in sucient oil to reach the MAX marks. Do not overll.
• The maximum capacity of the tank is 1.8 litres. There should always be suf-
cient oil in the tank to cover the MIN mark.
• Corn oil, sunower oil, ground nut oil and vegetable oil are all suitable for
use with the fryer. If you wish you may use solid vegetable fat but this is
much more dicult to handle. Solid fat should be melted in a separate
pan before transferring it to the tank.
• Lightly smear the viewing window with a little oil. This will prevent it from
getting fogged by condensation and allow you to view the food while it
cooks.
2. Replace the frying basket
Hold the basket as described earlier. Align the groove
in the basket handle over the raised lip at the front of
the fryer and press down to make sure the basket is
rmly seated.
3. Close the lid
Close the lid of the fryer by pressing down at both
sides. This will prevent steam from escaping.
4. Lower the basket into the oil
Pull back the button on the handle to release the
catch and fold the handle down.
5. Plug the fryer into the mains
Plug the fryer into the mains socket and switch on
the power at the mains.
Do not use margarine, butter or olive oil. Do not mix different oils and fats.
OPEN

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6. Preheat the Oil
Preheating will take 15 minutes.
• Set the correct oil temperature for the food - the frying guide on page
11 will assist you.
• Set the timer to the 15 minute mark. The POWER indicator will light on.
After 15 minutes a bell will ring and the POWER indicator will go o.
PART 2 - Cooking
1. Raise the basket and lock it in the raised
position
2. Open the fryer lid
3. Place the food into the raised basket
Place the food to be cooked (which should be
as dry as possible) in the basket.Always have the
basket in the raised position when lling it with
food. Do not overll the basket.
4. Set the Cooking Timer
Set the time for cooking the food according to
the frying guide on page 12. The POWER
indicator will light on.
5. Close the fryer lid
6. Lower the lled basket into the oil
Lower the lled basket into the oil by slowly
returning the handle to the recessed posi-
tion, as described earlier.
When using for the first time, the fryer may emit a slight odour.
This is harmless and quite normal. The odour will cease after a very
short time.
Do not omit the Preheating process!

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Cooking Home-Battered Foods
This alternative method requires extreme care.
• If you place wet batter in the basket prior to cooking, the food may stick. Coat
the food in batter and leave it to drain slightly to remove any excess.
• Ensure the correct cooking temperature has been reached. Set the frying time
but leave the basket in the lowered position.
• Open the lid of the fryer.
Hints on Using your Fryer
• Use a recommended oil - do not mix oils or fats.
• Take into account the type of food when you set the frying temperature. Gener-
ally, precooked foods need a higher cooking temperature than raw foods.
• If you need to add oil, do so between batches. Allow a short time for the oil to
heat up to the right temperature.
• Use the timer to help you cook food for the correct time.
• Ensure there is enough room to open the appliance lid and operate the frying
basket.
• Cook food thoroughly. Remember that food may turn golden brown before it
has cooked through.
• Use the fryer in well ventilated conditions. All food contains moisture which
turns to steam during frying. Most of this steam escapes through the lter in the
lid.
• Do not lean over the fryer when cooking food or when opening the lid.
• Check the progress of the food during cooking by raising the basket using the
handle and view the food through the viewing window.