TECHWOOD TFF-81 User manual

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FONDUE - DEEP FRYER
Instruction manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
❑Please read these instructions carefully before use.
❑Keep present instructions for future references.
❑Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
❑Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and
household or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like : • Farm Houses • Bed and
Breakfast.
❑Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
❑Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins
or other containers with water.
❑Never use this apparatus near water projections.
❑Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
❑If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
❑Inform potential users of these instructions.
❑Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
❑The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
❑Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
❑This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 year to 8
years.
❑This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above if they are continuously supervised.
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❑This appliance can be used by people 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 should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
❑Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged
less than 8 years.
❑Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children.
❑Cooking appliances should be positioned in a stable situation
with the handles (if any) positioned to avoid spillage of the hot
liquids.
❑In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
❑Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
❑From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
❑Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
❑Never place it into the dishwasher.
❑Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
❑Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has been damaged in any manner.
❑If the supply cord or appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
❑Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
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❑Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
❑Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
❑Never use any other connector than the one provided.
❑Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
❑Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
❑Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.
❑Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
❑The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
❑Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the
power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
❑Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
❑This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
❑Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
❑Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
❑When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE
approved extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A,
250V, 3000W.
❑Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
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❑This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
❑The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
❑The item must not be left unattended when it is connected to
main supply.
❑The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
❑Regarding the instructions for cleaning, thanks to refer to the
below paragraph of the manual.
❑This appliance is only intended for household use.
(*) Competent qualified person : after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this kind of repairs.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR DEEP FRYER
❑Regarding the instructions for cleaning surfaces in contact
with food or oil, thanks to refer to the below paragraph of the
manual.
❑Do not move the device when the fat is liquid, that is to say
hot.
❑Keep the lid closed completely during operation.
❑Fill the basket out of the fryer to avoid any splashing.
❑Always use the frying basket.
Caution: Never mix grease and oil. The fryer may foam and
overflow. It is also dangerous to mix different kind of oils or fats!
❑If the machine catches fire, never try to extinguish the flames
with water. Close the lid of the device. Extinguish the flames
with a damp cloth.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This fryer is equipped with 2 thermostats.
An adjustable thermostat, so as to adjust the temperature,
depending on the food, and a safety thermostat.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium •
products for protection against flames PBB and PBDE,
the peak concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of
the weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the
6th • cadmium.
The symbol "DOUBLE SQUARE" means a double
insulated. A basic insulation and supplementary
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insulation. This device requires no connection to the
mass of a protective conductor grounded. The
materials are said : double insulation class II.
The symbol "HOT WALL" warns the user that the walls
of the unit can become very hot, and to take
precautions as required.
The symbol "GLASS / FORK" means that the device is
compatible and can come into contact with foodstuffs.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
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CAUTION: RISK OF BURN.
• During operation, the surface temperature of the
unit may be hot.
• The heating elements remain warm for a long time
after the appliance is switched off.
• The "HOT SURFACE" symbol warns the user that the walls of
the appliance may become very hot and to take the necessary
precautions.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
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Before first use, remove the device and all accessories and being careful
with sharp accessories.
• Clean the apparatus according to the instructions in "Cleaning and
maintenance" paragraph.
• Place the machine on a suitable flat, stable surface.
DESCRIPTION
1. Cover
2. Transparent Window
3. Filter
4. Frying Basket Handle
5. Frying Basket
6. Body
7. Switch
8. “On” Indicate Light
9. “Boil” Indicate Light
10. Fork Holder
11. Forks (6pcs)
USE
● Unroll the power cord completely.
● Check that the tension in force in the country where you are corresponds to
that indicated on the apparatus.
● Connect the apparatus in a correct socket-outlet, (and connected to the
ground if the unit is Class I), to avoid any danger.
● Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of cleaning of
maintenance and accessories assembly.
● Never modify the appliance in anyway.
1. Open the lid and remove the basket to clean before using.
2. Clean the fixable bowl when you use them for the first time.
3. Use good quality solid fat or frying oil pour into bowl, but not more than 0.8 liter,
i.e. corn oil or peanut oil, avoid using margarine, olive oil or butter. There are
recommended as they have a lower smoking temperature.
4. The oil level must be between the max and min marks mentioned on the bowl:
with the solid fat is to used, place the less than 1kg into the bowl to melt on the
lowest temperature setting.
5. Put the basket backs into the fryer and lower into the oil and closed the lid.
6. Put in at the main and set temperature control to requested temperature.
7. Select the temperature control for frying taking into account the food to be
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cooked. As a general guide, foods that have been precooked in some way
need a higher temperature than those foods, which are completely raw. i.e.
potato croquettes made from pre-cooked potato need higher temperature than
dough which are raw bread dough.
8. Use only metal utensils with insulated handles in hot oil.
9. As is usual practice care should be exercised when fryer especially when
children are about.
10. Care should be taken to cook foods thoroughly as the exterior may show
signs of turning golden brown before the interior is cooked.
11. Oil or fat retains its temperature for a long while after use.
12. Get the maximum use from your fryer by always having it ready for use. One
of doing this is keep the cooled and strained oil inside ready for the next frying
session with the lid acting as a dust cover.
Note: If you do wish to remove oil from the bowl it is recommended that the
pouring lip be used to reduce spillage.
13. In the Recipe Section reference to made to ‘rasp’ for coating certain foods.
Drying scraps of crusts of bread in a slow over make rasping. These are then
liquidized and crushed. Alternatively purchase ‘golden’ breadcrumbs.
Breadcrumbs are stale scraps of bread either grated of liquidized.
14. When frying battered food, drain off excess batter, carefully add to the oil
with the basket already food, drain off excess batter, carefully add to the oil
with the basket already lowered in the oil. Close lid and fry for the requested
time.
15. All foodstuffs, particularly potatoes and frozen food, have moisture content.
Whatever into hot fat or oil this Tums in to steam and escapes through the filter
lid.
16. Allow use old potatoes for making chips. Cut the potatoes into even sized
chips ensure that they are evenly cooked. Rinse the potato chops and dry
thoroughly before frying.
17. When cooking is complete lift the basket from the oil and shake the basket
over the oil if necessary. Remove the basket and turn the contents onto
absorbent before serving to absorb excess grease and retain crispness.
18. Sure the switch in off after your finish the frying, the temperature indicator
plight will off.
19. Mark sure and allow the deep fryer to cool and clear it afterward.
Caution
1. If you want to add some foods during the frying, please sure the foods surface
in dry.
2. Like the all frying where the food has high water content your deep fryer can
emit steam when the lid is opened. Opening the lid fully in one swift movement
will encourage the steam to be dispersed and prevent burning.
3. If there is no oil in the tank or finish you’re frying, temperature control switch
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must be turn backward to lower temperature position.
4. Do not immerse the appliance into water or any other liquid.
5. Do not touch the hot surface while the fryer is in operation or immediately after
power off.
6. Do not switch no the deep fryer when the oil empty.
Frying Time and temperature Chart
Fresh Chip – maximum basket
Capacity 150g…………………..180℃……9-11 minutes
……………………then………...190℃……1-2 minutes until golden brown
Frozen Chips………………………………...See the manufacturers
Recommendations
Fish
Scampi – frozen in crumbs( just enough to loosely cover the base of
basket)………………170℃………..3-5 minutes
Fresh Whitebait-(just enough to cover base of
basket……………190℃………….1-2 minute
Fresh Cod or Haddock or batter…………160℃…..5-10minutes (depend on fish
thickness)
Frozen Cod or Haddock or portions In crumbs or
batter………………..190℃…………..10-15minutes (depend on fish thickness)
Frozen Plaice………………………190℃…………..5-6minutes
Meat
Frozen Hamburgers(2oz/50g)………..150℃……………3-5minutes
Chicken portions in crumbs………….160℃…………....10-12minutes small size
……………………………15-30minutes large size
Frozen Veal Escalope………………..170℃……………..3-8minutes (depend on
thickness)
Fresh Chicken Drum Stick in crumbs…170℃……………15minutes
Conversion Table
The temperature control of your Deep Fryer is calibrated in degrees C.
However, to enable you to cook recipes marked in degrees F, the following
approximately table is provide.
℃
℉
90
195
110
230
130
265
℃
℉
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150
300
170
340
190
375
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning, always: switch off the appliance, disconnect the apparatus and
let it cool.
Clean the outside of the apparatus with a sponge or slightly wet linen.
The parts (removable) in contact with food like plate, bowl, forks, Spatula etc. can
be washed in hot water with sponge and soft detergent or put in the dishwasher.
Never plunge the apparatus in water or all other liquid!
Do not use abrasive cleaners, gritting, or metal brush or another cutting object.
EXTERNAL CLEANING
Wipe the outside of your fryer after each use with a soft and wet rag, soaked
with soapy water.
Never use abrasive pads
- Not to immerse the control board in water or another liquid.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or wash it directly by
water.
INTERIOR CLEANING DEEP FRYER
Benefit from each oil renewal to clean the interior of your apparatus in order
to preserve your fryer in good state.
Remove the lid.
- Remove the basket from the tank.
Detach the handle from the basket.
Remove the oil of the tank. Wipe the tank with absorbing paper of
kitchen.
The tough deposits of grease can be removed using a sponge of kitchen, a
nylon brush or a rag soaked with detergent for crockery.
The parts in contact with food like basket, plate, bowl, forks, Spatula etc. can
be washed in hot water with sponge and soft detergent or put in the
dishwasher.
Rinse and dry carefully.
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Wipe well the lid, the basket and the tank before refilling with oil.
Cleaning and Care
● Your deep fryer basket with a permanent filter system comprising of deflectors,
which collect drops of oil from the steam as it, passed through. After several
cooking sessions the filter lid should be removed from the fryer, plunged into
hot sudsy water and left to soak for 5-10 minutes. It should then be rinsed
thoroughly and dried.
● To remove lid, lift to vertical position and remove with a straight pull upward.
Reverse the above sequence to replace.
● As with any cooking vessel your fryer should be cleaned after every use.
● After the oil has cooled remove the lid and pour out the oil.
● The fryer is equipped with a safety-pouring lid, which should be used when
emptying the oil.
● The oil should be filtered through find muslin or absorbent paper placed in a
suitable funnel.
● Excessive discolor oil should be discarded.
● After draining the oil, the bowl should be wiped out with absorbent paper then
with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid, and finally with a dry cloth.
● Stubborn deposits can be removed by using a little not-abrasive cleaner on
any pad.
● The strained oil may be stored either in the fryer or in an airtight container in a
dark cupboard. We recommend that you discard the oil after about 10 times.
● The outside and lid should be wiped with a damp cloth a dried thoroughly. In
order to keep your frying basket in good working order, we recommend that it
be thoroughly cleaned in hot sudsy water after every use.
● Allow the deep fryer to cool down thoroughly before cleaning.
STORAGE
-Ensure the unit is completely cool and dry.
-Do not wrap the cord around the appliance, as this will cause damage.
-Keep the appliance in a cool, dry place and out of reach from children.
GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase of
consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are :
• The invoice and
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• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift
box). Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair,
can be carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve
any extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to
your retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth brushes of replacement,
webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts are
not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by a
specialized trade or a repair service.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 220-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power 850-950W
Norm Class I
The characteristics can change without preliminary preventing
This unit is equipped with an electrical outlet with earth and must be
earthed in an according plug.
Note : In the event of question concerning the earth or electric
connection, please consult a qualified personnel.
In the event of short-circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric
shock while making possible the current to be evacuated by the
wire of ground.
CAUTION: In order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician
for repairs.
This device complies with EC directives, it was controlled according to all current
European directives, applicable such as: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and
low voltage (LVD).
This device has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the latest
regulations and technical requirements for safety.
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Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°A107
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous bois - France
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