User manual FAGOR F-110

[. . . ] Before using for the first time, check that the voltage in your domestic mains network coincides with that indicated for the appliance. The electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed only when connected to an efficient earth installation, as stipulated in current electrical safety regulations. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage derived from a failure to connect the appliance to an earth installation. [. . . ] Place the appliance on a flat, stable, horizontal surface well away from the edge, and make sure that the cable is not hanging over the side of the table or work surface and is not touching any hot surfaces. ⷠRemove the cable from its housing at the back of the fryer. Before filling the fryer with oil or fat, all the parts should be assembled and completely dry. ⷠPour oil or fat into the pan up to between the maximum and minimum level marks etched on the inside. If using solid fat, melt it first in a separate pan before pouring into the fryer (See `Using with solid fat'). Select the necessary temperature by using the temperature control setting. The pilot light will come on and the heating element will start to function Caution: you must pre-heat the fryer for 15 minutes after switching it on in order to reach the selected temperature. During this time, the pilot light will come on and go off for 3 or 4 cycles. After 15 minutes, the oil temperature will be stable and can therefore be used to fry the food. When selecting the temperature, be guided by the information given on the packaging of the food to be fried or by the information table on the fryer. ⷠWhen the pilot light switches off (10-15 minutes), this indicates that the oil/fat has reached the selected temperature. The pilot light will continue to switch on and off in keeping with the thermostat cycles throughout the entire cooking period. If you wish to carry out a number of continuous frying operations, wait until The pilot light has switched off before placing the next item of food in the oil/fat. ⷠPlace the basket with the food slowly into the oil to prevent any water in the food from causing the oil to bubble up over the sides of the pan. after frying · Remove the basket from the pan, shake a little and then hook into the draining position (Fig. While you are doing this, the oil will have time to reach the right temperature for the next frying operation (the pilot light will switch off once again). ⷠUse a strainer to remove any loose particles of fried food that may have come off the main pieces and are floating in the oil. When you have finished frying, turn the thermostat switch to the `0' position and unplug the appliance from the mains. [. . . ] If no such instructions are given, turn the control knob to the highest temperature (190º C). ⷠThese instructions should also be followed in the case of some types of food which require special treatment, such as croquettes, for example. ⷠDeep frozen foods often contain an excessive amount of ice, which should be removed before frying. [. . . ]