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Lowering the basket

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When the oil has reached the correct temperature, the temperature light goes out.

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Press the handle unlocking button and fold the handle very slowly into its housing
to lower the basket into the oil –

fig 6

. Plunging the basket too rapidly in the oil

may cause it to overflow.

Set the cooking time (depending on model):
For models with a timer, press on the timer button to set the time minute by minute.
Release the button. The selected time is displayed and the countdown starts.

During cooking, it is normal for the temperature light to cycle on and off.

At the end of cooking time

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The timer sounds (depending on model), indicating the selected cooking time has
elapsed.

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Lift the basket handle horizontally to raise the basket until you hear a “click” as it locks.

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Then turn the handle from left to right to shake the food and drain the excess of
oil -

fig 7

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Move the thermostat down to the lowest setting “O/I".

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Open the lid.

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Remove the basket, making sure that the slide of the basket comes completely out
of the bowl -

fig 8

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Serve the food.

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Close the lid while not in use.

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To fry a second time, correct the oil level if necessary, set the thermostat to the

desired temperature again then wait for the temperature indicator light to go out
before lowering food into the oil.

Switching off the deep fryer

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Unplug the deep fryer.

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When you have finished frying, move the thermostat down to the Off setting
"O/I" -

fig 9

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Allow the oil to cool completely in the fryer (2 to 3 hours).

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Move the fryer using the carrying handles.

Table of cooking times

The cooking times are a guide only; they may vary depending on the size of the food,
the amount of food, individual preferences and the voltage.

Cooking tips: For best results, use the traditional French method of frying homemade
French fries:

- first frying at 160°C / 320°F
- second frying at 190°C / 374°F

When cooking battered food and donuts, remove the wire basket to prevent food
sticking to it and use tongs to slowly lower the food into the hot oil.

Never place your hand above
the filter, or on the window.
The steam and the glass
window are extremely hot. Do
not touch the walls of the fryer,
they can also be hot.
During cooking, you have the
opportunity, without opening
the lid, to raise the basket and
shake the food by turning the
handle from left to right,
resulting in a more even
cooking.

Take great care when
handling the food and use
tongs. Gradually place the
food into the hot oil,
submerging it an inch at a
time to prevent it from
sinking immediately.

Never move the fryer while
the oil is still hot - fig.10.
Never move the fryer with
the lid opened.

The timer (depending on
model) signals the end of the
cooking time, but does not
stop the appliance.
For crispy fried food, open
the lid as soon as you have
finished cooking to prevent
steam from softening the
food.

FRESH FOOD

QUANTITY

TEMPERATURE

COOKING TIME

French fries

(maximum quantity)

1200 g* / 2,65 lb

1) 160°C / 320°F

2) 190°C / 374°F

11-13 min.

7-9 min.

French fries