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• DO NOT TOUCH HOT SURFACES, USE
THE HANDLES PROVIDED.
• WARNING: WHEN IN USE, THIS
APPLIANCE REACHES VERY HIGH
TEMPERATURES. TAKE ALL NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID THE RISK OF
BURNS, FIRE AND OTHER PERSONAL
INJURES OR MATERIAL DAMAGE.
DO NOT MOVE THE APPLIANCE
DURING USE OR WHILE THE OIL IS
COOLING.
• Avoid contact with the hot steam that is
expelled through the lid slots during the
frying process. Be careful to avoid being
burned by the steam when opening the
lid.
• Unplug the appliance when not in use
and before carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance operation.
• Let the oil cool before cleaning and
storing the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance if the cable or
plug are damaged, if it is not working
properly or if it is damaged in any way.
Check the power cable regularly for
damage.
- The user should never attempt to change
the cable. If, for any reason, the cable
requires changing, contact a Technical
Assistance Service authorised by the
manufacturer.
• Do not let the cable hang over the edge
of the table or worktop or come into
contact with hot surfaces.
• Never pull on the cable to unplug the
appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance on or near a
hot electric or gas hob or inside or next
to a hot oven or a microwave.
• When in operation, keep the appliance
out of the reach of children and the
mentally handicapped.
• Never leave the appliance on
unattended.
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• We recommend the use of vegetable oil
suitable for frying at high temperatures.
You can also use liquid or solid fat. When
using solid fat, you should take the
necessary precautions to prevent the
5. USING WITH SOLID FAT
The following precautions should be taken
when using solid fat:
• Melt the fat in a pan over a low heat.
• Carefully pour the melted fat into the
fryer up to the MAX level mark.
• See section entitled "How to Use your
Deep Fryer".
• When using solid fat left over in the fryer
from previous use, make holes in it with a
fork, taking care not to damage the
element as you do so.
• Set the thermostat to 170º, leave to heat
for a minute and then return it to "0".
Repeat this operation at intervals of a few
minutes until the fat is completed melted.
In this way, you will avoid the generation
of excessive heat which may damage the
element.
element from overheating (see section
entitled "Using with Solid Fat").
• Do not use the deep fryer with little or no
oil/fat. The oil/fat level should be
between the minimum and maximum
levels indicated in the pan. Before
switching the fryer on, make sure that the
oil level is correct.
Thermal safety switch
• The fryer is equipped with a thermal
safety switch which disconnects the
appliance in the event of overheating.
This generally occurs when there is little
or no oil or fat in the pan. Overheating
can also occur when melting solid fat.
If the thermal switch is triggered and the
power supply to the appliance is cut off,
proceed as follows:
• Unplug the fryer and wait for the oil or fat
to cool.
• Use a small screwdriver to press the
thermal switch located at the bottom of
the control panel. The fryer can then be
switched on again and used as normal
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