TEFAL PRISSIMA User manual

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Instructions for use

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Protection of the environment
• Your appliance has been designed to work for many years. However, when you finally decide to replace it,
do not forget to think about protecting the environment by disposing of it at your local waste disposal
centre.
Description
1. Permanent metallic filter
2. Removable lid
3. Lid locking and unlocking button
4. Frying basket with storeway
handle (depending on model)
5. Handle unlocking button
6. Basket hanging clips
7. External folding handle
(depending on model)
8. Non-stick bowl (depending on
model)
9. Minimum and Maximum oil level
markers
10. Carrying handles
11. On-off switch with pilot light
12. Adjustable thermostat
(depending on model)
13. Plug storage
14. Power cord
•This appliance complies with current safety regulations and
requirements as well as directives:
- 89/336/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE
- 73/23/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE
• This electrical appliance operates at high temperatures which
may cause burns. Despite the high heat protection of the
deep fryer, do not touch the apparent metal parts or the
window.
• Do not leave the appliance switched on while unattended.
• The basket handle may become hot after prolonged use.
• Use and store it out of children’s reach.
• Never insert any object between the removable bowl and the
bottom of the equipment.
• Always plug in the appliance at an earthed power socket.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing
so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition,
has an earthed plug, and is suited to the power of the
equipment.
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown
on the appliance (alternating current only).
• If the appliance is used in a country other than that of
purchase, have it checked by an approved Service Centre.
• Never use or plug in your appliance if:
- its power cord is faulty or damaged,
- the appliance has been dropped,
- it has visible damage or operating faults.
In such cases, to avoid any danger contact your nearest
approved Service Centre to have the appliance repaired, as
special tools are needed. Never dismantle the appliance
yourself. This will negate the guarantee.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an
authorised service centre, in order to avoid any danger.
• The lid’s seal should be replaced if damaged. Contact an
appoved Service Centre or cal our Helpline (see page 8).
• In the event of fire, never try to extinguish the flames with
water. Close the lid. Smother the flames with a damp cloth.
• Do not switch on the appliance near to inflammable materials
(blinds, curtains, etc.) or close to an external heat source (gas
stove, hotplate, etc.)
•This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Any
professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with
the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility
and the guarantee does not apply.
For UK users only - Wiring instructions
Safety instructions
Warning:
this appliance must be earthed.
Important:
the wires in this cord are
coloured in accordance with
the following codes :
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
•Connect the Green/Yellow wire to the terminal in the plug
marked “E” (or by the earth symbol) or coloured Green or
coloured Green and Yellow. Connect the Brown wire to the
terminal in the plug marked “L” or coloured Red. Connect
the Blue wire to the terminal in the plug marked “N” or
coloured Black. A 13 amp fuse should be fitted when the
appliance is connected to a BS 1363 plug. Seek
professional advice if you are unsure of the correct
procedure of the above.
Voltage
•This appliance is designed to work on 230-240 volts AC
only. Check that the mains supply corresponds to that
shown on the rating plate of the appliance. If the appliance
is to be used in any country other than that of purchase, it
should be checked by an approved Service Dealer.
Standards can vary from country to country.
About your factory fitted plug.FOR UK ONLY
(supplied with certain models only)
•The cord is already fitted with a plug incorporating a 13 amp
fuse. If the plug does not fit your socket outlet, see next
paragraph.
•Should you need to replace the fuse in the plug supplied, a
13 amp approved BS 1362 fuse must be used.
•The fuse cover is an important part of the plug. Please ensure
that it is always refited. If you lose this cover please do not
use the plug. You may contact TEFAL for a replacement.
•If the plug supplied does not fit your socket outlet, it should
be removed from the mains cord and disposed of safety. The
flexible cord insulation should be stripped back as appropiate
and a suitable alternative plug fitted. The replacement plug
must be equipped with a 13 amp fuse.
Important:
if the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only
be replaced by an authorised Service Dealer. The safety of
this appliance complies with the technical regulations and
standards in force.

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Fresh potato chips Frozen potato chips
Maximum capacity 1000g 750g
Recommanded quantity
for best results 750g 600g
Preparing the basket
• Place the basket in position on the edge of the bowl.
• Dry the food. Remove excess water or ice from food.
Fill the basket as per instructions below.
• Reduce the quantities for frozen foods (see cooking
tables p.6).
Cut the foods into like-sized
pieces so that they cook evenly,
Avoid using pieces that are too
thick.
Shake frozen foods to detach
pieces of ice away from the
deep fryer.
Not all frozen foods are ready to
use. Check the manufacturer’s
instructions (or cooking tables p.6).
Oil / Fat quantity Oil Solid fat
Min. 1.9 l 1 660 g
Max. 2.1 l 1 910 g
Filling the bowl
• For best results we recommend blended vegetable
oil. For sunflower oil, groundnut oil, or soya oil
ensure the oil is changed after every 5 uses.
• If you use solid vegetable fat:
- Cut it into pieces and place it at the bottom of the
bowl (never in the basket - remove the basket).
- Never exceed 150° to melt it, then follow the
manufacturer’s cooking recommendations.
• Lard or dripping should NOT be used under any
circumstances and may cause overflowing, smoking
or risk of fire. For traditional UK style deep fried
foods, especially chips, we do not recommend using
olive oil.
Preheating
• Ensure the fryer has oil inside before switching on.
• Close the lid.
• Plug in the deep fryer.
• Set the on-off switch to the I position, the pilot light
turns on.
• Set the thermostat according to the cooking tables
p.6 (depending on model).
• The deep fryer is heating up : preheat 15 minutes.
Never exceed the maximum
capacity. Never fill the basket to
the brim.
Do not mix different types of oils.
The oil level must always be
between the Min. and Max.
markers. Check this each time
before cooking, and add some of
the same type of oil if necessary.
Never plug in the deep fryer when
empty.
Preparation for use
Place the deep fryer:
- on a steady surface,
- out of the reach of children,
- away from water splashes or
heat sources.
Do not leave the deep fryer
unattended.
Do not let the power cord hang
down, use the cord storage.
Before using your deep fryer for the first
time
• For opening the lid, press up on the lid locking
button.
•The lid and the basket are removable, clean them in
the dishwasher or with soap and water. Dry. Clean
the bowl with a sponge and some washing up liquid.
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Cooking
The steam coming from the lid, is
extremely hot.
Never move your deep fryer with
hot oil inside.
Never move the fryer with the lid
open.
Lowering the basket
For basket with metallic handle:
•After the temperature indicator light goes out place
the basket in the oil bath.
• Close the lid (handle sits in the notches under the
handle.
For basket with external folding handle:
•After the temperature indicator light goes out place
the basket in the oil bath.
• Close the lid.
• The handle can be folded back fully into its housing
on the outside of the fryer.
End of cooking
For basket with metallic handle
• Open the lid.
For basket with external folding handle:
• Press the handle unlocking button. Lift the handle
horizontally, you hear a click as it locks.
•Open the lid.
Removing the food
•Drain the food. Place the basket on the edge of the
bowl with basket hanging clips.
• Close the lid.
•Then serve.
Switching off the deep fryer
•When you have finished frying foods, set the on-off
switch to the 0 position.
•Unplug the deep fryer. Do not let the cord hang over
the kitchen work surface.
• Leave the deep fryer to cool down completely with
lid closed (1 to 2 hours).
• Wind the power cord around the body of the fryer.
•Only use the carrying side handles to move the deep
fryer.
Add salt and pepper away from
the deep fryer to avoid getting
in the oil. For crisp fried food,
open the lid as soon as you
have finished cooking.
To prepare to use a second
time :
- Wait for the temperature
indicator light to go out before
lowering the foods into the oil.
- Adjust the oil level according
to the quantity of food to be
fried.
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Fresh foods
Cooking tables
•The cooking times are a guide only.
They could vary depending on quantity, taste, electricity supply etc...
* = These thicker foods may require turning halfway through cooking to ensure even
cooking on both sides.
Temperature Cooking time
Potato chips (1 kg) 190°C 13 - 15 min.
Potato chips (550 g) 190°C 9 - 11 min.
Potato chips (350/400 g) 190°C 6 - 7 min.
Potato croquettes (8-10 pieces) 190°C 9 - 10 min.
Poultry croquettes (8-10 pieces) 190°C 9 - 10min.
Stuffed veal escalopes (6-8 pieces) 180°C 14 - 16 min.
Vegetable fritters (10-12 pieces) 170°C 11 - 13 min.
Mushrooms (200 g) slices) 150°C 5 - 7 min.
Breaded Camembert wedges (6 pieces) 190°C 2 - 3 min.
Chicken Kiev * (2 pieces) 180°C 14 - 16 min.
Scotch Eggs * (2 pieces) 170°C 7 - 9 min.
Apple Fritters (4 pieces) 170°C 5 - 6 min.
Ring Doughnuts * (4 pieces) 170°C 6 - 8 min.
Battered Cod Fillets * (2 pieces) 160°C 7 - 9 min.
Breaded Plaice Fillets (1 - 2 pieces) 160°C 6 - 8 min.
Fried Whitebait (200 g) 160°C 2 - 3 min.
Fried Onion Rings (6 pieces) 160°C 3 - 4 min.
Fried Whole Mushrooms (200 g) 150°C 5 - 7 min.
Frozen foods
Quantity Cooking time
at 190°C
Potato chips (pre-cooked) 750 g 11 - 13 min.
Potato chips (pre-cooked) 400 g 6 - 7 min.
American style Thin Cut Chips 500 g 8 - 9 min.
Potato croquettes (8-10) 200/250 g 6 - 7 min.
Breaded cod (2 pieces) 300 g 4 - 6 min.
Battered fish fillets (2 pieces) 300 g 5 - 7 min.
Breaded plaice fillets (2 pieces) 300/360 g 5 - 7 min.
Fish Fingers (6 pieces) 180 g 4 - 5 min.
Chicken nuggets (16 pieces) 275 g 4 - 5 min.
Breaded Scampi (16 pieces) 200 g 4 - 5 min.
Breaded Onion Rings (12 pieces) 180 g 3 - 4 min.
Breaded Mushrooms (16 pieces) 120 g 4 - 5 min.
Smiley Faces (6 pieces) 150 g 3 - 4 min.
Alphabites (16 pieces) 120 g 3 - 4 min.
Cooking
When cooking battered food and doughnuts, remove the wire basket to prevent food sticking to
it. Take great care when handling the food and use tongs. Gradually place the food in the hot
oil, submerging it an inch at a time to prevent it from sinking straight away.

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Storing the oil
• Turn off the fryer and wait until the oil has
completely cooled.
• Remove the small pieces of food remaining in the oil
with a non-metallic skimmer.
• Keep the oil in the deep fryer or store it in a separate
air tight container (recommended if you do not use
the deep fryer often) away from heat and light
sources.
Filtering the oil
With a filter paper (available from approved Service
Centres)
• Wait for the oil to cool off completely.
• Empty the oil gently into a pan.
• Place a filter paper in the bottom of the basket.
• Wash the bowl.
•Place the basket and filter paper into the bowl.
• Pour the oil carefully back into the bowl.
• Throw the filter paper away and clean the basket.
Cleaning the fryer
•Clean the outside of the fryer with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the lid
•Remove the lid from the fryer.
• You can clean the lid in a dishwasher or by wiping it
with a damp sponge and washing up liquid.
• Dry the lid before replacing it. The lid is fitted with a
permanent metallic filter, you don’t need to change it.
Cleaning the basket
• Wash the basket with the handle in the dishwasher
or by hand with plenty of hot water and washing up
liquid.
•Dry it.
Cleaning the bowl
•Clean the bowl using a damp sponge with some
washing-up liquid. Dry it carefully.
Bowl with non-stick coating (depending on model)
•Browning and scratches that may appear after
prolonged use do not cause any problems.
• We confirm that the non-stick coating complies with
regulations regarding materials coming into contact
with foodstuffs.
Maintenance and cleaning
It is not necessary to conserve
the oil in the fridge.
Never store the handle in the
basket when your fryer is filled
with solid fat.
Change the oil after a maximum
of 8 to 12 uses.
The oil must be filtered regularly.
Scraps that break away from
foods tend to burn and alters the
quality of the oil more rapidly.
Over time, this increases the risk
of catching fire.
Do not pour used oil into the sink.
Leave it to cool throw it away
with the household waste.
Never immerse the body of the
appliance in water..
Do not use aggresive or abrasive
cleaning products.
To avoid a build up of oily residue
which can put a strain on the
mechanism causing it to break,
wash the basket and handle
thoroughly after each use.
If your basket is misplaced or
damaged, please call one of our
TEFAL Service Centres.
To preserve its non-stick
properties longer, do not use any
metal tools.
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If your deep fryer does not work properly
Problem and possible causes
•The fryer is not plugged in.
•The on-off switch with pilot light is not
set to I.
•There isn’t enough oil.
•The oil has deteriorated.
• Unsuitable oil has been used.
• The Maximum oil filling mark of the
bowl has been exceeded.
• Overfilling the basket with food.
• The basket is misshapen.
• Mixture of different oils and fats.
•Not changing the oil often enough.
•Oil emulsifies violently, the food is wet
or covered with ice (frozen food).
• Using the wrong oil.
• Pieces of food too thick and contain
too much water/ice.
• Too much food is being cooked at the
same time and the cooking oil is no
longer at the right temperature.
• The frying oil temperature may not be
high enough ; the thermostat is set
incorrectly (depending on model).
Solutions
• Check that the cord is correctly plugged in.
• Set the on-off switch to I.
• Fill the bowl up to the Maximum level.
• Completely renew the oil content (maximum
8 to 12 uses).
•Use a good quality, blended vegetable oil.
• Check the oil level (Maximum), and remove
the excess.
•Check that the basket is not overfilled.
• Change your basket.
• Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl
with only one type of oil.
• Remove the particles of ice from frozen
foods and dry the foods throroughly OR
lower the basket very slowly.
•Only use vegetable oils/fats (see p. 4).
•As a test, try a longer cooking time.
• Fry the foods in small quantities (particularly
frozen foods) see maximum recommended
quantities - p.4.
• Set the thermostat to the recommended
temperature (depending on model).
If the problem remains, check with your stockist or an approved Service Centre.
Any repairs must only be carried out by an approved Servicing Centre with the
manufacturer’s own replacement parts.
HELPLINE
For any problems or queries please telephone :
0845 602 14 54 - UK (calls charged at local rates)
[phone] - Ireland
Consult our web site: www.tefal.co.uk
The deep fryer does not work
Unpleasant odours
The frying oil overflows
The foods do not become golden, and remain soft
REF. 5062553