User manual FAGOR F-206

[. . . ] 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. In the event of the socket being incompatible with the appliance plug, have the socket replaced by a qualified When using electrical appliances, a series of basic safety regulations should be respected in order to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shocks and/or personal injury: PARTICULARLY · Do not use the appliance if your hands or feet are damp or wet, or if you are barefoot. [. . . ] This will prevent the build up of excessive heat which may damage the element. To assemble the basket handle: - Press the two ends and insert them into the two housings in which they will turn. 2 b) by pressing it against the `U' shaped fixer until it is firmly fixed in place. Remove the control panel and element and place in a safe, dry place (Fig. When selecting the temperature, be guided by the information given on the packaging of the food to be fried. If no such information is available, then the table given at the end of these instructions can be used as a guideline. 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 the fryer is used often, submerge the basket in the oil and place the lid over the top for protection. ⷠWait for the oil to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning the fryer. 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 worksurface and is not touching any hot surfaces. ⷠRemove the cable from its housing at the back of the fryer. The lid should not be used during the frying process; only use the lid when storing 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'). [. . . ] ⷠ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. other foods · The table below gives some guidelines for obtaining optimum results. ⷠIf the information in the table differs from that given on the packet of the food to be fried, always follow the instructions on the packet. [. . . ]