16290024 - Freezer Melissa - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Deep fat fryer
Brand	Melissa
Model	16290024
Voltage	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power	Approx. 1500 W
Oil capacity	1.5 L (between min and max marks)
Temperature range	150 °C – 190 °C
Safety features	Non-auto resetting thermostat, safety switch on heating element, cool-touch handles
Materials	Stainless steel bowl and basket, plastic casing and handles
Accessories included	Basket with handle, lid
Dishwasher safe parts	Lid, bowl, basket, casing
Cleaning method	Hand wash or dishwasher; do not immerse control panel
Dimensions (approx.)	30 x 30 x 25 cm
Weight (approx.)	2.5 kg
Warranty	Standard manufacturer warranty (see manual)
Country of manufacture	China

Frequently Asked Questions - 16290024 Melissa

What oil should I use in this deep fat fryer?

Use liquid oil recommended for deep fat frying, or solid fat (lard) melted first. Fill between min and max marks.

How long does it take to heat up?

Heating time varies with amount of oil and desired temperature. The green indicator light goes out when set temperature is reached.

Can I wash the control panel or heating element?

No, never immerse the control panel with heating element in water. Remove it before cleaning the bowl and other parts.

How do I reset the thermostat if the fryer stops heating?

After the appliance cools down, press the reset button on the control panel (usually a small button) to restore normal operation.

What is the correct temperature for French fries?

First stage at 160°C for 8-10 minutes, then second stage at 190°C for 3-4 minutes for crispiness.

How often should I change the oil?

Change oil after approximately 10 uses, or when it becomes dark or smells bad. Filter regularly and store in a cool, dark place.

Is this fryer safe for children?

Children aged 8+ under supervision can use it. Do not let children play with it. Cleaning must be done by adults.

Can I use the fryer without the lid?

Yes, but be cautious of oil splatter and hot steam. The lid can be used to reduce splatter and for safety.

What should I do if the oil catches fire?

Never use water. Close the lid immediately and smother flames with a damp cloth or wet towel. Unplug if safe.

Where can I find spare parts?

Contact the manufacturer via www.adexi.eu for technical support, repairs, or spare parts.

USER MANUAL 16290024 Melissa

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To get the most out of your new appliance, please read through these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. Take particular note of the safety precautions. We also recommend that you keep the instructions for future reference, so that you can remind yourself of the functions of the appliance.

SAFETY MEASURES

Normal use of the appliance

• Incorrect use of the appliance may cause personal injury and damage to the appliance.
• Use the appliance for its intended purpose only. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from incorrect use or handling (see also Guarantee Terms).
• Do not use any accessories other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• The appliance may only be connected to 230 V, 50 Hz.

- The appliance should not be switched on unless it is full of oil. Ensure that it is always filled with oil up to a level somewhere between the minimum and maximum level marks on the inside of the bowl.

- Avoid using the appliance for too long in one go, as this can result in the oil overheating, causing a fire.

- Never add water to the oil. This is extremely dangerous and may cause the oil to spit violently from the bowl!

- Avoid contact with the hot oil.

- Never leave the appliance unattended when in use or when it is hot, and keep an eye on children.

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• Touch only the black plastic handles; avoid touching the other surfaces, as they can become extremely hot.
  • Always set the temperature control to the lowest possible temperature, and unplug the fryer as soon as you have finished cooking the food.
• Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely before draining the oil out, moving or cleaning the fryer or putting it away.
  • Always use the carrying handles to move the appliance.
• The appliance or the cord must not be immersed in water or any other liquid.
• Never use the appliance with wet hands.

• Make sure the appliance is always clean when it comes into contact with food.
- This appliance is not suitable for commercial or outdoor use.
- Only use the appliance in a dry and well ventilated room.
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

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- The appliance shall not be operated by means of an external timer, or a separate remote control system.

Positioning the appliance

• Place the appliance on a flat, level and stable surface.
  • Always place the appliance at the back of a kitchen counter and at a safe distance from flammable objects such as curtains, cloths or similar.
• Do not cover the appliance.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of a table/counter, and keep it away from the hot surfaces of the fryer and other hot objects and naked flames.

Cord, plug and mains socket

- Check regularly that the cord and plug are not damaged and do not use the appliance if this is the case, or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged in any other way. If the appliance, cord or plug is damaged, the appliance must be inspected and, if necessary, repaired by an authorized repair engineer, otherwise there is a risk of electric shock.

• Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
• Check that it is not possible to pull or trip over the appliance cord or any extension cable.
• Remove the plug from the socket when cleaning, or when the appliance is not in use.

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• Avoid pulling the cord when removing the plug from the socket. Instead, hold the plug.
• Do not roll the cord up or wind it around the appliance.

Important!

If a fire starts in the appliance, you must never try to put it out with water! Instead, close the lid and try to smother the flames with a damp cloth or wet towel.

KEY

1. Bowl
2. Power indicator
3. Heat Indicator
4. Control panel with power cord

5. Temperature control

6. Heating element

7. Casing
8. Casing carrying handle
9. Basket
10. Basket handle
11. Lid
12. Lid handle

PRIOR TO FIRST USE

• Read the safety instructions through carefully.
• Remove all packaging from the appliance and place it on a flat, stable surface, e.g. a kitchen counter, and at a safe distance from flammable objects.
• Clean the lid (11), bowl (1), basket (9) and casing (7) using warm water and a little washing-up liquid, and dry the parts carefully. The parts can also be washed in a dishwasher.
• Fit the heating element and the control panel (6 and 4) in the bowl by inserting the pins on the inside of the plastic unit down into the grooves on the rear of the bowl.
• NOTE: Heating element must be pushed all the way down, to activate safety switch. Otherwise unit may not be able to heat.

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- Fit the handle (10) onto the basket by clipping together the handle's two metal braces, inserting them into the brackets on the inside of the basket and tilting them in against the metal plate. Then loosen the knob on the metal braces, so they are firmly fixed in the bracket, and the black plastic knob on the handle is at right angles to the basket. Check that the handle is fitted correctly before you use the basket.

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USE

• Check that the deep fat fryer is switched off.
• Pour the required amount of oil into the bowl. Fill the oil to somewhere between the minimum and maximum level marks on the inside of the bowl. We recommend using liquid oil, which is recommended for deep fat frying.

Tip: You can use lard or other solid fat if you wish, but you will need to melt it first in the bowl. Set the temperature control to the lowest temperature and add the fat in small pieces. Only turn the temperature up to the desired level once the fat has melted.

• Place the lid on the bowl.
• Plug the fryer in, and the red power indicator (2) lights up. Set it to the desired temperature by turning the temperature control (5). The green heat indicator (3) lights up

and remains on while the deep fat fryer is heating up. Once the deep fat fryer has reached the selected temperature, the heat indicator (3) goes out. The heat indicator comes on and goes off during use, which merely indicates that it is maintaining the selected temperature.

• Do not add the food until the required temperature is reached.
• Remove the lid from the deep fat fryer.
• Place the food in the basket and lower it carefully into the bowl. Make sure the oil level does not rise to the edge of the bowl.
• Put the lid on the deep fat fryer by pressing the two plastic grooves on the lid over the metal braces on the handle and tilting the lid downwards towards the edge of the basket. Always hold the basket handle firmly when fitting or removing the lid.
• NOTE: Heating element must be pushed all the way down to activate safety switch. Otherwise unit may not be able to heat.

Important!

Be careful, as the oil may spit. Take care when removing the lid, as hot steam may be released.

There is a non-auto resetting thermostat built in the product. If the deep fryer has been in use for a prolonged time, the built-in non-auto resetting thermostat will activate and cut off the current to protect the appliance from overheating.

Reset the thermostat by pushing the indicated button, after the heating element has cooled down, to enable the deep fryer to function normally again.

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TIPS FOR PREPARATION OF FOOD

Before lowering the basket

• Always make sure that the food is dry before lowering it into the hot oil.
- Ensure that the food is roughly the same size so that it cooks evenly. Avoid very thick pieces.
- Some types of food should be breaded before being cooked in the deep fat fryer.

• Make sure you remove as much ice as possible from frozen food. However, it does not need to be defrosted before cooking.
• Do not fill the basket above the max mark on the metal plate under the handle.

Important!

The handle may be very hot after any prolonged period of use.

Cooking tips

Below is a guide to cooking temperatures and times for various foods:

	Temperature Time
Breaded fish fillets 170 °C 5-6 min.
Large prawns 170 °C 3-5 min.
Chicken breasts 175 °C 3-4 min.
Breaded chicken fillets 170 °C 12-15 min.
Onion rings 180 °C 3 min.
Battered broccoli 185 °C 2-3 min.
French fries (1st stage) 160 °C 8-10 min.
French fries(2nd stage)	190 °C 3-4 min.

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After cooking

1. Lift the basket up out of the bowl and tilt it so that it rests on the edge of the bowl.
2. Allow the oil to drip from the food before removing the basket.
3. Set the temperature control to the lowest possible temperature by turning it to the left as far as possible.
4. Remove the plug from the socket.
5. Allow the appliance to cool completely (1-2 hours).

Important!

You must never move the appliance while it is hot, when there is oil in it, or if the lid has not been fitted.

HANDLING AND STORING THE OIL

Make sure all oil is only handled when it is completely cool!

• Remove any food residues from the oil after use.
• Filter the oil regularly.
• The oil should be changed once it has been used approximately 10 times. All the oil should be changed at the same time; do not mix old and new oil. The old oil should be disposed of as per the relevant local regulations.
• Keep the oil in the deep fat fryer or in an airtight container in a dry, cool and dark place. (It is not necessary to keep the oil in a fridge).

CLEANING

• The heating element with control panel and cord must not be immersed in water. Remove the control panel and heating element before cleaning the appliance.
• Once you have poured the oil out of the bowl, wipe the inside of the bowl with kitchen paper. Then wash the bowl thoroughly.
• The casing, bowl, lid and basket with handle can be washed in hot water and washing-up liquid or in a dishwasher.
• Do not use any kind of strong or abrasive cleaning agent on the deep fat dryer or its accessories. Never use a steel brush or scrubbing brush to clean the appliance, as this may damage the surface.

STORAGE

• Wait until the appliance is completely cool before putting it away.
• The bowl is best stored with a little oil in it. If you do this, you should check that the lid is closed properly so that no dust or dirt can get into the oil.

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INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING OF THIS PRODUCT

Please note that this Adexi product is marked with this symbol:

This means that this product must not be disposed of along with ordinary household waste, as electrical and electronic waste must be disposed of separately.

In accordance with the WEEE directive, every member state must ensure correct collection, recovery, handling and recycling of electrical and electronic waste. Private households in the EU can take used equipment to special recycling stations free of charge.

In some member states you can in certain cases return used equipment to the retailer from whom you purchased it, if you are purchasing new equipment. Contact your retailer, distributor or the municipal authorities for further information on what to do with electrical and electronic waste.

WARRANTY TERMS

The warranty does not apply:

• if the instructions given above are not observed.
• if the appliance has been interfered with
• if the appliance has been mishandled, subjected to rough treatment, or has suffered any other form of damage
• if the appliance is faulty due to faults in the electricity supply.

Due to the constant development of our products in terms of function and design, we reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior warning.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding the use of the appliance and cannot find the answer in this user guide, please try our website at www.adexi.eu.

You can also see contact details on our website if you need to contact us for technical questions, repairs, accessories or spare parts.

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