Silvercrest H-3246 User manual

Operating instructions
H-3246
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Contents
1. Important information before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Part names (see foldout page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Product description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5. Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6. Before frying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. Frying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8. After frying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12. Various tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
13. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1. Important information before using for the first time
Any person setting up, operating, cleaning
or disposing of this appliance must have
familiarised themselves with and understood
the contents of these user instructions.
Please therefore keep these operating
instructions so that they are available at any
time.
If you sell or give away your appliance,
please include the user instructions with it so
that the next owner can also use it safely.
2. Part names
(see foldout page)
1 Operating/Heating Element
2 Carrying Handle
3 Casing
4 Reset Switch
5 Heating Element
6 Cable Compartment
7 Hook to suspend the frying basket
8 Frying Insert with Handles
9 Temperature regulator
10 On/Off Switch and Pilot Lamp
11 Temperature Pilot Lamp
12 Lid
13 Viewing Window
14 Filter cover
15 Permanent filter
16 Handle with Unlock Button
17 Frying Basket
18 Marking ”MAX FOOD LEVEL“
19 Handle
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3. Product description
3.1 Intended purpose
The Stainless Steel SilverCrest H-3246 Deep-
Fat Fryer has been solely constructed for
preparing foodstuffs such as potato chips,
vegetables, chicken wings or similar items. It
is not suitable for any other purpose.
Only use the stainless steel fryer inside your
home, never outdoors.
This product is intended for use in private
households and is not suitable for
commercial purposes.
3.2 Scope of supply
• 1 Stainless steel casing
• 1 Frying insert with handles
• 1 Heating element
• 1 Frying basket
• 1 Lid with viewing window
• 1 User instructions
3.3 Function
There are electrically operated heating coils
inside the stainless steel casing that melt the
frying fat and maintain its temperature.
The required frying temperature can be set
using the temperature control device.
3.4 Symbols on the appliance
This symbol warns against
touching hot surfaces.
4. Safety information
This appliance has been designed and built
to the current state of the art. It complies with
all relevant European safety directives.
However, appliances of this type can be
dangerous.
Your safety is worth 5 minutes of reading! It
will not take longer than that to read through
our safety instructions. You probably know
most of this information already, but
nonetheless, please read it through because
one or more items of information might be
new to you and could prevent possible
damage.
4.1 Explanation of terms
The following signal terms are used in these
user instructions:
Warning!
High risk: Ignoring this warning
could result in a risk to life and
limb.
Caution!
Medium risk: Ignoring this warning could
lead to damage.
Note:
Low risk: Points to be noted when handling
the appliance.
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4.2 General information
• Please read these user instructions
carefully before use. They are a
constituent part of the appliance and
must be kept to hand at all times.
• Use the product only for the purpose
described (see "3.1 Intended purpose"
on page 3).
• To prevent damage, check that the mains
voltage required (see type plate on the
appliance) is compatible with your
mains voltage as the appliance could be
damaged if used with the wrong mains
voltage.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and/
or lack of knowledge, unless either
supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or given instructions on the
use of the appliance by such a person.
Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.
• Please note that any claim under the
warranty or for liability will be invalid if
accessories are used that are not
recommended in these user instructions,
or if original spare parts are not used for
repairs. This also applies to repairs
undertaken by unqualified persons. You
will find the service address in
"13. Warranty" on page 11.
• If the appliance should develop a fault
during the warranty period, it may only
be repaired by our Service Centre.
Otherwise all claims under warranty are
null and void.
• Never leave this appliance unattended
while it is in use.
• Ensure that it is not possible for anyone
to trip over or to get caught up in or step
on the mains cable.
• The machine should only be set up on a
firm, dry, level, inflammable surface to
prevent it from tipping over or sliding.
4.3 Protection against electric shock
Warning! The following safety
information is intended to protect
you against electric shock.
• Only plug the stainless steel fryer into a
correctly installed socket outlet with
earthing contact.
• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen
on the floor, received a hard blow or
fallen into water. In this case, please
contact our Service Centre. You will find
the service address in "13. Warranty"
on page 11.
• The appliance must not under any
circumstances be used if it is damaged.
Have the appliance repaired in such
cases by a qualified specialist. You will
find the service address in
"13. Warranty" on page 11.
• If the mains cable for this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or a person with similar
qualifications in order to avoid a
hazard.
• Never immerse the operating and
heating elements 1 in water, nor should
you clean these parts under running
water.
• Do not touch the product, the mains
cable or the mains plug with wet hands.
• Always unplug the mains cable by
pulling out the plug. Never pull on the
cable itself.
• Ensure that the mains cable is not
kinked, twisted or crushed.
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• Keep the mains cable away from hot
surfaces, such as cooker hotplates.
• If you are not using the machine for a
prolonged period of time, remove the
plug from the wall socket. This is the only
way to render the device completely
current-free.
• Avoid using extension cables. An
extension cable may only be used under
very specific conditions:
– The extension cable must be able to
handle the amount of current drawn
by the device.
– The extension cable may not be
suspended: keep children away from
it and ensure that it is not possible for
anybody to trip over it.
– Under no circumstances use a
damaged extension cable.
• Do not connect any appliances other
than this product to the mains socket,
since it could cause an overload (do not
use multi-way splitters of any kind).
• The device must not be operated with an
external timer or separate remote control
system such as a remote control socket.
4.4 Protection against the danger of
fire
Warning! Since the appliance
works with high temperatures,
observe the following safety
information to prevent a fire from
starting.
• Keep flammable objects (e.g. curtains,
paper) away from the appliance when it
is in use.
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 cm
from other objects to prevent them from
catching fire.
• Only switch on the stainless steel fryer if
it contains sufficient oil or liquid fat and
under no circumstances exceed the
maximum quantities of food to be fried
at one time specified in these operating
instructions.
• The filling level of the stainless steel fryer
with oil or fat must always be between
the two markings on the inside of the
frying insert 8 (lower marking =
mininum, upper marking = maximum).
• Take care that there is always sufficient
fat or oil in the fryer.
• The appliance must never be placed
immediately beneath a wall socket, as
the heat it generates could damage the
electrical installation.
• Never leave the appliance running when
it is unattended. Damage is almost
always indicated by the presence of a
strong odour. If you notice any such
odour, unplug the mains plug
immediately and have the appliance
inspected. You will find the service
address in "13. Warranty" on page 11.
4.5 For the safety of your child
Warning! Children are often
unaware of danger and are
injured as a result. Please note
therefore:
• Only allow children to use this device
under the supervision of an adult.
• Ensure the machine is always kept out of
the reach of children.
• Ensure that a child cannot pull down or
tip the appliance onto himself or herself.
• Ensure that the packing foil does not
become a deadly trap for a child.
Packing film is not a toy.
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4.6 Protection against scalds and
burns
Warning! As the appliance
operates at high temperatures,
please observe the following safety
information so that you do not burn
or scald yourself.
• All the parts must be completely dry
before you pour oil or liquid fat into the
stainless steel fryer. Otherwise the
heated fat could spit badly.
• You should ideally use frying oil or liquid
frying fat.
• If you use solid frying fat you should first
melt the blocks of fat slowly in a normal
pan in order to avoid overheating and
the fat spitting. Then pour the melted fat
carefully into the stainless steel fryer
before switching the fryer on.
• You must only use oils or fats that do not
foam and that are suitable for frying.
Please refer to the packaging or label for
further information.
• Hot steam is released during the frying
process. Maintain an adequate distance
from the steam.
• The fat may start spitting when melted
again if it is too cold! Avoid this by
making some holes with a fork in the re-
solidified fat. Be careful not to damage
the heating element 5 while doing so.
• Once hot, if you wish to transport the
appliance, switch it off, pull out the
mains plug, and wait until the appliance
has cooled down.
5. Before using for the first time
1. Please clean the individual parts of the
stainless steel fryer thoroughly.
2. Then carefully dry the individual parts
(see "9. Cleaning" on page 9).
6. Before frying
1. Place the stainless steel fryer on a level
and stable surface.
2. Pull the mains cable out of the cable
compartment 6 .
Caution! Make sure that the mains cable
does not come into contact with the hot parts
of the stainless steel fryer so that it is not
damaged.
3. Press the unlock button on the handle 16
and lift off the lid 12 by pulling it slightly
backwards.
4. Remove the frying basket
17 .
5. Open the handle 19 out.
6. Fasten the handle 19 to the wire mesh of
the frying basket 17 .
6.1 Add the oil or fat
You should either use liquid frying oil or
solid frying fat.
You should melt solid frying fat in a frying pan
or saucepan before adding it to the fryer.
Note: Never mix different types of fat or oil!
1. Add oil or melted fat to the top marking
of the frying insert 8 in the dry and
empty stainless steel fryer.
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Note: If you want to fry only small
quantities, less oil or fat may be enough.
But the items to be fried must always be
completely covered.
2. Insert the mains plug into the mains
socket.
6.2 Melt existing fat
If the fryer already contains solidified fat from
an earlier frying session it must be melted in
the fryer. You have to do this very carefully so
that the melting fat does not start to spit or the
fryer does not overheat.
1. Insert the mains plug into the mains
socket.
Caution! Ensure that you don’t damage the
heating element 5 with the fork.
2. Use a fork to prick a few holes in the fat
so that any steam formed can escape
more easily.
3. Press the unlock button on the handle 16
and place the lid 12 on the frying
insert 8 .
4. Use the On/Off switch 10 to switch the
stainless steel fryer on. The red pilot
lamp lights up.
5. Set the temperature control device 9 to
60 °C.
6. Let the fat melt.
7. Wait until the temperature pilot lamp 11
lights up or until the fat has melted
completely.
7. Frying
1. Use the On/Off switch 10 to switch the
stainless steel fryer on.
2. Place the lid 12 on the frying insert 8 .
3. Set the temperature control device 9 to
the desired frying temperature.
Refer to the pack of what you are frying
for the correct frying temperature.
The temperature pilot lamp 11 goes out.
The oil or fat has now heated to the
desired temperature. The temperature
pilot lamp 11 lights up in green as soon
as the oil or fat has reached the set
temperature. To keep the oil or fat at
temperature the thermostat automatically
switches the heating on and off. You can
see this when the temperature pilot lamp
11 regularly goes on and off.
Note: We recommend that you heat the oil
for at least between 10 and 15 minutes
before you start frying. To do this, place the
lid 12 on the frying insert 8 .
Note: You can leave the frying basket 17 in
the fryer during heating.
Warning! When frying frozen
items, pay attention to Tip 2 (see
"12. Various tips" on page 10) to
prevent spits of fat.
Caution! Please do not overfill the frying
basket 17 . Please read the food
manufacturer’s information about the optimum
amount. The food to be fried must be
completely covered by oil or fat.
In the frying basket 17 you will find a marking
"MAX FOOD LEVEL” 18 that indicates the
maximum level to which items to be fried may
be filled.
4. Remove the frying basket 17 from the
stainless steel fryer and place the items
to be fried in it.
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5. Carefully replace the frying basket 17 in
the stainless steel fryer.
6. Press the unlock button on the handle 16
and place the lid 12 on the frying
insert 8.
You can observe the frying process
through the viewing window 13 in the
lid 12 at any time.
7. While frying, occasionally remove the
frying basket 17 from the oil or fat and
carefully shake the contents by moving
the frying basket backwards and
forwards.
7.1 Thermal cut-out
In the case of overheating, the stainless steel
fryer switches off automatically, e.g. if there
is no or insufficient oil or fat in the stainless
steel fryer. This can also happen if there is
solidified in the fryer that is melted too
quickly.
If the thermal cut-out switches off the
appliance, proceed as follows:
1. Let the oil or fat cool down.
2. Press the Reset switch 4on the back of
the operating element. The stainless steel
fryer is now ready for frying again.
8. After frying
1. Press the unlock button on the handle 16
and lift off the lid 12 by pulling it slightly
backwards.
2. Carefully remove the frying basket 17
from the frying insert 8and shake off
excess oil or fat over the fryer.
3. Drain the fried food by suspending the
frying basket 17 in the frying insert 8.
The frying insert 8has a hook 7for this
purpose.
4. Pour the fried items into a bowl, sieve,
etc.
5. Turn the temperature control device 9to
the lowest setting (anticlockwise as far as
it will go).
6. Use the On/Off switch 10 to switch the
stainless steel fryer off.
7. Remove the mains plug after every use.
8. Remove the frying basket 17 and the
operating/heating element 1to empty
the fryer.
9. Remove the frying insert 8from the
casing 3using the handles 2.
Warning! So that you do not burn
yourself, leave the hot oil or fat to
cool down before you pour it
away!
10.Pour away the oil or fat (see
"9. Cleaning" on page 9).
8.1 Re-use the oil or fat
Frying oil and fat age and develop
unhealthy substances. Please note therefore:
• Pour the oil or the still liquid fat through
a filter (e.g. tea towel) to filter out food
remains.
• The best place to store oil is in an oil
bottle in the fridge.
• Fat can be poured back into the cleaned
fryer, allowed to solidify and stored
together with the fryer at room
temperature.
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9. Cleaning
9.1 Cleaning the Appliance
To ensure your product gives you lasting
service, you should clean it regularly.
Warning! To avoid the danger of
an electric shock:
• Remove the mains plug before cleaning.
• The operating/heating element 1must
not under any circumstances be cleaned
under running water. Only clean it with
a damp cloth.
1. Remove the lid 12, frying basket 17 and
the operating/heating element 1.
2. Store the operating/heating element 1in
a secure, dry place.
3. Remove the frying insert by the handles
8and dispose of the oil or fat.
4. Clean the lid 12, frying basket 17,
frying insert 8and casing 3with a little
mild detergent in hot water.
5. Then rinse them with clean water and
dry them off carefully. Never use caustic
or abrasive cleaning agents or cleaning
materials such as scouring solution or
steel wool.
6. The lid 12, frying insert 8and casing 3
can be washed in the dishwasher.
Note: The permanent filter 15 is not
dishwasher safe.
7. First replace the frying insert in the
stainless steel fryer by the handles 8,
then the operating/heating element 1
and lastly the frying basket 17.
8. Fold the handle 19 into the frying basket
17.
9. Roll up the mains cable and put it into
the cable compartment 6.
Note: You can easily transport the stainless
steel fryer by using the handles that are
fitted on the sides.
10.Always store the stainless steel fryer so
that it is kept free of dust by ensuring
that the lid 12 is always put on.
9.2 Cleaning the Filter
In the lid 12 there is a permanent filter 15,
which should be cleaned after every use of
the deep-fat fryer.
1. Open the filter
cover 14.
2. Lift off the filter
cover 14.
3. Remove the per-
manent filter 15.
4. Carefully clean
the permanent filter 15 in the sink with a
mild detergent.
Note: The permanent filter 15 is not
dishwasher safe.
5. Replace the per-
manent filter 15.
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6. Replace the filter
cover 14.
10. Disposal
10.1 Product
The symbol showing the
wheelie bin with a cross
through it means that that
product must be handed in for
the separated collection of
waste in the European Union.
This applies to the product and all
accessories that are marked with this
symbol. Products marked like this may not
be disposed of in normal domestic waste but
must be handed in at a collection point for
the recycling of electric and electronic
appliances. Recycling helps to reduce the
consumption of raw materials and hence is
better for the environment.
10.2 Packaging
If you wish to discard the packaging, please
observe the applicable environmental
regulations in your country. In Germany,
you should dispose of the packaging via the
Dual Recycling System (Grüner Punkt).
10.3 Oil
Dispose of used oil or fat by pouring it back
into the original plastic bottle and sealing it
firmly. Leave solid fat to solidify, then wrap it
in paper.
Dispose of oil or fat residues in the refuse
bin or according to the relevant respective
national regulations.
11. Technical data
Power supply: 220 - 240 Volt ~ 50 Hz
Power consumption: 2100 Watt
12. Various tips
Tip 1: How to avoid the excess formation
of acrylamide
Acrylamide is a chemical substance that is
formed whenever foods containing starch or
a certain protein compound at prepared at
temperatures over 100 °C.
• Wherever possible, you should avoid
excess browning, high temperatures for
baking or frying or fierce frying.
• You should not eat burnt food at all.
• When deep-frying, you should avoid
temperatures of over 170 °C.
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• Make sure that the colour of the fried
items is “golden yellow” rather than
brown or dark. Browning may develop
very quickly. Use the viewing window to
observe the browning level of the fried
items.
Tip 2: How to fry frozen items perfectly
every time
Caution!
• Preferably, thaw out frozen food at room
temperature before frying. Remove as
much ice and water as possible before
placing the items in the fryer. Add the
food as slowly and carefully as possible
to the fryer because frozen food can
abruptly and quickly cause the hot oil or
fat to bubble.
• Frozen food (-16 to -18° C) greatly cools
down oil or fat, therefore it fries more
slowly and may absorb too much oil or
fat. You can prevent this as follows:
1. Never fry large quantities at the same
time.
2. Heat the oil for at least 15 minutes prior
to frying.
3. Set the temperature control device 9to
the temperature stated on the pack of the
frozen food.
Tip 3: How to get rid of undesired
aftertastes
Some foodstuffs, such as fish, leach liquid
during frying. It collects in the frying oil or
fat and thus impairs the smell and taste of
the fried food.
To have neutral tasting oil or fat again,
proceed as follows:
1. Heat the oil or fat to 160 ° C.
2. Place two thin slices of bread or a few
sprigs of parsley in the stainless steel
fryer.
3. Wait until the oil or fat no longer
bubbles.
4. Remove the bread or the parsley with a
slotted spoon. The oil or fat has a neutral
taste again.
13. Warranty
The warranty for your appliance is valid for
3 years from the date of purchase. The
appliance has been manufactured in
accordance with strict quality guidelines and
tested before delivery. Should operational
errors occur despite this, however, please
phone the service centre first. Our customer
consultants will gladly assist you, and
arrange with you how to proceed. The
warranty will be invalidated if the appliance
is incorrectly connected, if parts from
different manufacturers are used, in the case
of normal wear and tear, upon the use of
force, independent attempts at repairing the
appliance or improper use.
Please contact our service hotline for
guarantee claims and technical matters:
00800/4212 4212
(Monday to Friday between
8 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
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