User manual SEVERIN FR 2404

[. . . ] Oil/fat that has been used many times before may ignite when overheated. If this occurs, remove the plug from the wall socket and place the lid on the appliance in order to smother the flames. Caution: some parts of the appliance become hot during operation, and dangerously hot steam may be emitted from the lid. [. . . ] Removable heating element Before the appliance is connected to the mains, the power cord must be pulled out to its full length from the storage compartment, and the heating element must be fitted. The deep fryer is equipped with a safety switch, ensuring that the appliance can be operated only if the heating element and frying container are fitted. Using the deep fryer Before inserting the plug into a wall socket, ensure that - the frying container and the heating element have been fitted as instructed and - the frying container has been filled with oil/fat to a safe level. After frying is completed, turn the temperature control knob back to its lowest position and remove the plug from the wall socket. Temperature control knob The temperature control is used to select the desired temperature level Indicator lamps The red indicator lamp is on while the appliance is heating up. The green indicator lamp lights up on once the pre-set temperature level has been reached. The basket handle must be unfolded from the frying container before use. 8 Capacity We recommend a limit of 500g of chips for deep frying. Removing the frying basket / drain position: - Use the basket handle to lift the basket out of the oil/fat and place it on the holding bracket on the rim of the container; this position allows the oil/fat to drain back into the container (see picture ). - Once the excess oil has been drained off, lift out the basket and, if frying is completed, replace the lid. Useful hints for deep-frying Food cooked in oil is especially tasty and nourishing. When the food is put into the hot oil, it is immediately sealed as a result of the high temperature, preventing fat from entering the food or juice from escaping. Do not overfill the frying basket: otherwise the temperature of the oil/fat will drop and subsequently cause the food to absorb an excessive amount of fat/oil. The quality of often-used oil/fat cannot be improved by mixing with fresh oil. To prevent the oil/fat from frothing over, make sure that the food is thoroughly dried. Take special care to defrost deep-frozen food thoroughly before frying. For good results, the right temperature setting is a decisive factor when deep- frying. [. . . ] - To remove the oil from the frying container, wait until the oil/fat has cooled down sufficiently but is still liquid; carefully take out the heating element and remove the oil/fat with a soup ladle. Once the temperature has dropped sufficiently, you may also remove the frying container carefully and pour out the oil/fat into a heat-resistant container. The oil/fat can be filtered by pouring it through absorbent paper inserted into a heat-resistant funnel or into the frying basket itself. [. . . ]