[. . . ] Operating and assembly instructions VF 230-910 Electric deep fryer 0 190 0 180 160 VF 230-910 Preface 1. Important notes 1. 1 For your safety 1. 2 Operating for the first time 1. 3 About use 2. Structure and operating principle 2. 1 Structure of the appliance 2. 2 Accessories 2. 3 Operating principle 3. Operation 3. 1 Switching on/off 3. 2 Fat melting stage 3. 3 And this is how to deep fry 3. 4 Operating the child lock 3. 5 Holiday protection 4. [. . . ] 11 ­ Turn the "Temperature" control knob to the fat melting stage position on the right. In this position, the fat is melted slowly and overheating of the heating element, and thus damaging of the appliance, are prevented. The (heating) symbol flashes on the display and 100°C is displayed. or ­ Turn the "Temperature" control knob to the right to the fat melting stage position . As soon as an audible signal sounds, turn the control knob to the left to the temperature you require. During the melting process, the (heating) symbol flashes on the display. The appliance then heats up automatically to the selected temperature. Important: Owing to the low temperature in the cold oil zone, fat that has not melted may remains in this zone. You can start deep frying as soon as the (heating) symbol has gone off. 8 3. 3 And this is how to deep fry (see also 7. 1) ­ Set the required temperature with the temperature control knob. The required temperature has been reached as soon as the (heating) symbol goes off. 160 0 190 0 180 Fig. 12 Important: Only ever switch on the appliance after having placed deep frying fat or oil in the deep frying tub. Every heating operation is switched off after four hours if the appliance is not operated during this time. You can then operate the appliance in the way to which you are accustomed. 10 4. Cleaning and care Please clean the appliance thoroughly before operating it for the first time. Cleaning the deep frying tub: ­ Take out the deep frying basket and tilt up the heating element. Clamp the heating element onto the deep frying basket suspension (Fig. ­ Pour approximately four litres of water with detergent into the empty tub. ­ Tilt the heating element back into the frying tub and heat up the appliance to the fat melting stage. ­ The water is drained off through the oil drain valve, which is located under the funnel-shaped base of the deep frying tub as follows: Unscrew the plastic cap from the drain valve and open the oil drain valve by turning the handle down (Fig. ­ Use a temperature-resistant bucket with a capacity of at least 10 litres to collect the water. Close the oil drain valve again (turn the handle up) and screw on the plastic cap. Note: The deep frying tub should not be treated with stainless steel cleaners or care agents because, in most cases, these are not neutral as far as foodstuffs are concerned. [. . . ] He must explain the operating principle of the appliance to the user with reference to the operating instructions. He must draw the user's attention as to how to isolate the appliance from the mains whenever necessary. Any damage caused by failure to observe these instructions cannot be recognised. If, after installation, not all poles of the appliance can be isolated from the mains by removing a plug, an isolating device with a contact gap of at least 3 mm (e. g. [. . . ]