[. . . ] Take maximum care when the appliance is being used by or near children. Allow to cool before installing or removing components and before cleaning. Do not use the appliance if the plug or cable appear damaged or if the appliance appears to be malfunctioning or has been damaged in any way. Take the appliance to your nearest service center for advice or repair. [. . . ] Pressing the button once increases or decreases the temperature by 41°F (5°C). Use the "-/+" buttons (B) to adjust cooking time from 0 to 60 minutes. After setting the temperature and time, press the START/STOP button (D) (if the time has not been set, the deep fryer will not begin the heating process). During this process, you can still modify temperature and cooking time using the "-/+" buttons (B) and the MODE (C) button to modify the selection. When the appliance reaches the set temperature, the green light (F) comes on and the deep fryer emits two "beeps". STARTING FRYING · As soon as the green indicator light (F) comes on, lower the basket (I) into the oil very slowly to avoid the hot oil splashing or overflowing. During this process, you can still modify temperature and cooking time using the "-/+" buttons (B) and the MODE (C) button. If the START/STOP button (D) is not pressed, the appliance does not begin the countdown and after 30 minutes the preset settings are restored. · It is normal for steam to be given off from the cover and condensation to drip from the edge of the cover. · To avoid burns, never put your hands above the cover filter or deep fryer itself while in use. Before opening the cover, lift it slightly to allow steam to escape from one side. END OF FRYING · At the end of the cooking time, the deep fryer emits three "beeps". Lift the basket (I) and check that the food has been cooked to the required colour. · Unplug from the outlet: · Drain excess oil by hooking the basket (I) to the support (M) on the bowl. · Note: If cooking requires two phases or more than one cooking cycle is to be performed, at the end of the first phase, hook the basket (I) to the support on the bowl (M) and wait for the light to go out. Then slowly lower the basket (I) into the oil again. 6 "OIL COUNTER" FUNCTION This function monitors the length of time the oil has been used and automatically indicates when it should be replaced. After about 5 hours of operation, "OIL" is displayed and the appliance emits a beep. Replace the oil and reset the device by holding the "counter reset" button (G) down for at least 3 seconds. N. B. : · When "OIL" is displayed, this does not prevent normal operation of the appliance. For example, coating with breadcrumbs accelerates deterioration of the frying oil. In this case, you are recommended to replace it before "OIL" is displayed and the appliance emits a beep. · Use of the Lard Function automatically resets the oil counter. LARD FUNCTION This function is useful when you want to use lard instead of oil. · Before pouring the oil, make sure that the oil drain tap (Q) is well-shut. · Cut the lard into pieces and place them directly in the bowl (K). [. . . ] Residents of Canada: Please contact our toll free hotline at 1-888-335-6644 or log onto our website at www. delonghi. com. Residents of Mexico: Please refer to the Limited Warranty statement for Mexico. Please refer to the back page of the manual for De'Longhi addresses. The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations. [. . . ]