deep fat fryer CDF7S WARNING:

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1 WARNING: This is not a sealed unit. Overflowing of hot oil may occur if incorrectly used. Please read the instruction book carefully before using. Do not overfill the oil container. Do not put heavily iced or wet food into the hot oil. CDF7S deep fat fryer

2 safety first This appliance is not to be used by children. Do not move the fryer when it is turned on or when it contains hot oil. allow to cool down. Dry foods as thoroughly as possible before lowering into the hot oil as water and frost on foods will result in high oil splattering during the cooking cycle. Your fryer is designed for domestic use only and should not be used for commercial purposes. Do not use on a soft or unsteady surface. Do not use your fryer under wall cupboards and keep away from curtains and similar fittings. Never leave the appliance unattended while in use. Do not use the unit in wet areas. Do not attempt to fry with butter, margarine or olive oil. Do not stand over the fryer during the frying cycle. There is a risk that you could be burned by splattering oil. Chip pan fires The two main causes of fryer fires are the oil overheats and catches fire spontaneously, or the oil spills over because either it has been filled past the MAX mark or the food inside is wet causing the oil to bubble up and overflow. If your deep fat fryer should catch fire: Raise the alarm to make sure that everyone in the household is aware of the fire. Call the Fire Brigade. Turn off the heat source to the pan, if it is safe to do so! Do not reach over the pan to get at the controls. Do not attempt to move the pan. Never put water anywhere near the fire! - the consequences could be disastrous. This type of fire is extinguished by placing a cover over the pan. This could be the lid, a fire blanket or a damp (not wet) tea towel. CONSIDER YOUR OWN SAFETY FIRST!

3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliance, the basic safety precautions should always be followed: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Before use check that the voltage power corresponds to the one shown on the appliance nameplate. 3. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts,and before cleaning the appliance. 4. Place the unit on a flat steady surface. 5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface. 6. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plug and fryer in water or other liquid. 7. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance used near children. 8. Do not touch hot surface, use handles or knob. 10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged. Return appliance to the store where the purchase was made. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or a heated oven. 12. Do not use outdoors. 13. To assure safe operation, oversized foods must not be inserted into the appliance. 14. The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 16. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be repaired by a qualitied service engineer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9. Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place.see detailed assembly instruction.

4 how to use your deep fat fryer Read all safety instructions before using the fryer for the first time. 1. Remove the fryer from all of its packaging and remove all accessories and printed documents from inside the fryer. 2. Remove the lid, basket filter and control box and heater. Wash the lid, basket and frying chamber bowl in warm water. Clean the control box and heater separately using a damp cloth as this part should never be covered in water. Dry thoroughly before use Make sure that the frying chamber bowl is fitted securely into the fryer casing. Fill the frying chamber bowl with oil until the level is between the MIN and MAX level marks shown on the inside of the bowl. Check the level of oil before using the fryer on each separate occasion. 4. Attach the control box and heater to the fryer casing and plug into a mains outlet. Adjust the temerature control to desired setting. Adjust the timer control to the desired cooking time (for more information refer the frying charts later in this book). Press the ON/OFF button to ON. 5. Wait until the status indicator turns green(indicating the unit has reached the set temperature) before lowering the food into the oil Basket 2. Control box and heater 3. Basket handle 4. Frying chamber bowl 5. Lid Fryer casing 7. Temperature control 8. Timer 9. ON/OFF Switch 10. Status indicator

5 how to use your deep fat fryer 6. Put the food that you wish to fry into the basket. Ensure that the basket is not overloaded! Ensure that all ice is removed from frozen food! Ensure that all water has been thoroughly drained from your food before frying! 7. CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY, lower the basket with food using the handle only into the oil in the frying chamber bowl (be careful not to touch any metal parts of the fryer as they may be hot). Attach the lid onto the top of the fryer. NOTE: During frying you may hear slight clicking noises and you may see the temperature light going on and off several times. This indicates that the temperature is being maintained and is quite normal. Hot steam may also escape through the sides of the lid. This is also a normal occurrence.

6 how to use your deep fat fryer 8. The unit will stop heating when the timer has reached 0 minute.the unit will emit a ping when this happens. 9. Remove the lid using the handle on top (be careful not to touch any metal parts of the fryer as they may be hot). It may be advisable to wear oven mitts when removing the lid. 10. Lift the basket slowly out of the frying chamber bowl using the handle only and place on a suitable surface to allow any remaining oil to drain away. NOTES: Allow time for your fryer to heat up to the proper temperature again if you are frying more than one load. Let your fryer cool down completely (approx. 2 hours) before attempting to move it and always remove the plug from the socket when you have finished frying. AUTOMATIC SAFETY SWITCH The automatic safety switch ensures that the unit will not operate unless the control box has been inserted correctly onto the main unit. RESETTING THE SAFETY THERMOSTAT This will operate if excessive temperatures are reached, (normally due to using low levels of oil.) 1. Unplug the unit from the mains supply and allow time for the unit to cool down. Check the oil level, if it is below the minimum level, oil should be added before resetting the unit and resuming the cooking cycle. To reset the safety thermostat, remove the basket and control box from the chamber bowl. 2. Use a small screwdriver to press in the reset button which is sunk into the control box. Then reassemble the unit. If this continues to happen, stop using the unit and return to the store where the product was purchased.

7 frying guidelines The frying times stated in these charts are a guide only. Frying times will vary depending on the size of food pieces, spacing of the food in the frying basket, freshness of the food and personal taste. As you become familiar with your fryer you can adjust cooking times to suit your personal preference. For larger or smaller quantities adjust the time accordingly. Food Amount Temp Time Frozen Chips 1Kg 190 c 5-6 mins (thin) Frozen Chips 750g 190 c 8-10 mins (chunky) Frozen Smiley 6 pieces 190 c 5-7 mins Faces Frozen Fish 6 pieces 190 c 3-4 mins Fingers Fresh Chips 550g 190 c 3-4 mins Fish (cod) 500g 170 c 3-4 mins (4 pieces) *Preheating at 190 C will normally take about 8-9 minutes.

8 maintenance Information on how to keep your fryer in the best working order. Filtering and changing the oil Make sure that the fryer is cooled down and unplugged. On average, oil can be used for 8 to 12 separate times before it will need to be changed. If you are frying fish or battered foods then you will need to change the oil more often. Filter the oil to get rid of any food that has fallen through the basket and into the fat. Cleaning Clean your fryer thoroughly after every use once your fryer has cooled down. See stage 2 in How to use you deep fat fryer for further details. Storing the oil Store the oil in an air tight container at room temperature away from heat and light sources. Cord Storage Wrap the cord loosely and place into the cord storage space in the control box. Storing the fryer Fold the handle of the basket back into the basket and replace the lid. The fryer can be stored in its box but do not store anything else on top of the box.

9 troubleshooting and specifications Dealing with possible problems and solutions Problem Solution Oil overflows Not changing the oil regularly enough. The food basket is being overloaded. The oil is filled to above the MAX mark. The oil is reacting with frozen or wet food. The fryer does not work It is not plugged in. You have not pressed the START/STOP button. You have not attached the control box properly. Reset button operates. Food is not frying properly Basket may be too overloaded with food. Food may be too thick or have too much ice on it. Oil temperature may not be set high enough. Frying time may not be set long enough. Oil overflows Change the oil after about every 8 to 12 separate uses. Do not fill the food basket above the top. Fill the oil to between the MIN and MAX marks. Try drying out the food or scraping away the frost before starting to fry. The fryer does not work Make sure your fryer is plugged in and that the cord is in good working order. Ensure the temperature and timer have been set correctly. Try attaching the control box again. Check the oil level. Food is not frying properly Reduce the amount of food in the basket. Try scraping off the ice and cut up any big pieces of food. Use the temperature adjust knob to increase the temperature. Adjust the timer to add on time (do not increase excessively).

10 This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product. Specifications: Power: 230V ~ 1900W Frying chamber bowl capacity: 2.9 litres Visit Partmaster.co.uk today for the easiest way to buy electrical spares and accessories. With over 1 million spares and accessories in stock we can deliver direct to your door the very next day. Visit or call (UK customers only) Calls charged at National Rate