VT-1537 W - Deep fryer Vitek - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Deep fryer
Brand	Vitek
Model	VT-1537 W
Capacity	2.5 L
Power	1800 W
Voltage	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H)	350 x 250 x 250 mm
Weight	3 kg
Color	White
Temperature Control	Adjustable thermostat
Indicator Light	Power and ready indicator
Handle	Cool-touch handle
Safety Features	Overheat protection, automatic shut-off
Frying Basket	Removable with handle
Oil Tank	Removable, non-stick coating
Filter	Odor filter
Cleaning	Removable parts dishwasher safe
Spare Parts Available	Filter, basket, oil tank
Intended Use	Household

Frequently Asked Questions - VT-1537 W Vitek

How do I set the temperature on my Vitek VT-1537 W deep fryer?

Turn the thermostat dial to the desired temperature. The indicator light will go out when the oil reaches the set temperature.

What type of oil should I use?

Use high-quality frying oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil. Avoid using olive oil as it has a low smoke point.

How much oil is needed?

Fill the oil tank to the minimum and maximum marks inside the tank. Do not overfill.

Can I fry frozen food directly?

Yes, but reduce the food quantity and increase frying time by 2-3 minutes. Ensure food is not heavily iced.

How do I clean the deep fryer?

Unplug and let cool. Remove the oil tank and basket; wash them with warm soapy water or in the dishwasher. Wipe the body with a damp cloth.

Why does the fryer turn off during use?

The automatic shut-off activates if the oil overheats or if the fryer is tilted. Let it cool, check oil level, and restart.

How often should I change the oil?

Change oil every 8-10 uses or when it becomes dark, smells, or smokes excessively.

Can I use the fryer without the basket?

No, the basket is essential for safe frying and easy removal of food. Do not operate without it.

What is the maximum food capacity?

Do not exceed 0.5 kg of food per batch to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.

Where can I get spare parts?

Contact Vitek customer service or authorized dealers for replacement filters, baskets, and oil tanks.

USER MANUAL VT-1537 W Vitek

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DEEP FRYER

The deep fryer is intended for frying different food (mostly potatoes, vegetables, meat, fish, dough, mushrooms) in hot fat or vegetable oil (frying fat).

DESCRIPTION

1. Body
2. Removable lid
3. Viewing window
4. Removable bowl for oil
5. Operation indicator
6. Timer
7. Temperature control knob
8. Lid opening button
9. Food basket
10. Folding basket handle
11. Handle lock button

WARNING:

IN CASE OF FALLING OF THE DEEP FRYER HOT OIL CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS BURNS, THAT IS WHY PROVIDE THAT THE POWER CORD DOES NOT HANG OVER THE EDGE OF THE OPERATING SURFACE AND IS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

SAFETY MEASURES

Read this instruction manual carefully before using the deep fryer and keep it for the whole operation period. Use the unit for intended purposes only, as specified in this manual. Mishandling the unit can lead to its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage to his/her property.

• Before plugging the unit in make sure that the operating voltage of the unit corresponds to voltage of your mains.
• Power cord is equipped with "euro plug"; plug it into the socket with reliable grounding contact.
• To avoid fire do not use adapters for connecting the unit to the mains.
  • To avoid risk of fire or electric shock do not use adapters for connecting the unit to the mains.
• Place the unit on a flat, stable heat-resistant surface with free access to the mains socket.
• Use the unit in places with proper ventilation. To avoid fire never place the unit near blinds or curtains and do not cover it during operation.
• Do not place the unit near inflammable substances, carton, paper and plastic.
• Do not let the power cord hang from the table or come in contact with hot surfaces or sharp edges of kitchen furniture.
• Do not use the unit outdoors.
• Do not switch the unit on if there is no oil in the bowl.
• Never leave the unit unattended, when it is operating and when the frying oil hasn't cooled off.

• To avoid burns by hot steam, do not bend over the unit.
- Do not leave the deep fryer lid open during operation.
- Be careful: the unit body heats up strongly during operation, do not touch hot surfaces.
- Ensure that oil level in the deep fryer is not below the minimal mark and not above the maximal mark.
- When operating with hot oil use only heat-resistant kitchen tools with thermally insulated handles.
• Never pour out hot oil, let it cool off.
- If possible, put dry ingredients into the deep fryer, as even if little moisture gets into hot oil, it will lead to splashing of oil.
- Do not overload the unit with products. It may lead to their burning.
- In case of oil burning, unplug the unit and cover it with a thick, non-burning cloth if possible.

NEVER POUR WATER ON FIRE!

• Do not move the unit until the frying oil cools down completely. Use handles on the body of the unit to carry it.
• Unplug the unit before cleaning or when you do not use it.
• When disconnecting the power plug, do not pull the cord but hold the plug with your hand.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Do not use the unit next to a kitchen sink; do not expose it to moisture.
• To avoid electric shock do not immerse the power cord, the power plug or the unit itself in water or any other liquids. If it happened DO NOT TOUCH the unit, unplug it immediately and only after that you may take the unit out of water. Apply to the authorized service center for testing and repairing the unit.
• Check power cord and plug integrity periodically.
• You must not use the unit when the power plug or cord is damaged, when the unit malfunctions or after it was dropped. Do not try to repair the unit by yourself. Contact an authorized service center for all repair issues.
• This unit is not intended for usage by children or disabled persons.
• This unit is not intended for usage by children or disabled persons unless they are given all the necessary and understandable instructions by a person who is responsible for their safety on safety measures and information about danger that can be caused by improper usage of the unit.

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• For children safety reasons do not leave polyethylene bags, used as a packaging, unattended.
• Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene bags or packaging film. Danger of suffocation!
• Keep the unit out of reach of children.

After unit transportation or storage at low temperature it is necessary to keep it for at least two hours at room temperature before switching on.

• Unpack the unit completely and remove any stickers that can prevent unit operation.
• Check the unit for damages; do not use the unit in case of damages.
• Before switching the unit on make sure that voltage of the mains corresponds to unit operating voltage.
• Wipe the outer and inner surfaces of the unit body (1) with a soft damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Warning: provide that water does not get on the heating element of the unit.

• Holding the lid (2) with your hand, open it by pressing the button (8).
• Wash the removable parts: the lid (2), the bowl for oil (4), the basket (9) thoroughly with warm water and a neutral detergent.
• Dry the bowl for oil (4) thoroughly and install it into the process chamber.

Viewing window

To avoid weeping of the viewing window (3) lubricate the inner surface with vegetable oil.

Temperature control knob

The temperature control knob (7) provides maintenance of oil temperature in the bowl (4), temperature range from 130 to 190°C gives wide possibilities for cooking of different products.

Operation indicator

Red color of the indicator (5) indicates that the unit is operating in heating mode. Green color of the indicator indicates that the preset oil temperature in the bowl (4) is reached.

Timer

Use the timer button (6) to set the operation time and cooking process stop time. The operation time is shown on the timer display.

COOKING

• Set the deep fryer on a dry, stable heat-resistant surface.
• Insert the bowl for oil (4) into the deep fryer body (1).

Attention: Usage of the unit without the bowl for oil is strictly forbidden.

- Fill the bowl (4) with about 2,5 liters of oil of good quality in such way that the oil level is between the minimal and maximal marks on the inner surface of the bowl (4) and close the lid (2).

Note:

- It is recommended to use only high-quality refined vegetable oils (sunflower seed or corn oil) and not to use margarine or butter, as they do not endure high temperature.

- You can use a mixture of animal and vegetable fats for frying, according to the recommended recipes.

- Insert the power plug into the mains socket; you will hear a sound signal and the display of the timer (6) will light up.

- Set the heating temperature by setting the control knob (7) to the necessary digital indication (see «Cooking recommendations» section).

- Set the operation time by pressing the timer (6) button consequently. Several seconds after the installation the unit will start heating up, the indicator (5) will light up red, and the indications on the display will be flashing.

- When the oil heats up to the required temperature, the indicator (5) will light up green.

– Unfold the basket handle (10).

- Put the necessary quantity of products into the basket (9) (products should be dry, if products are frozen, then try to shake off as much ice from them as possible).

- Holding the lid (2) with your hand, open it by pressing the button (8).

- Carefully immerse the basket (9) into the bowl with oil (4) and firmly close the lid (2).

- Immerse the basket (9) into the oil. To do this press the button (11) and move the handle (10) smoothly into vertical position.

- Repeating sound signal will inform you that the preset cooking time is out and the unit was switched off.

Note:

- If you need to continue cooking, repeat the timer settings with the button (6).

- If you want to switch the unit off before the set time, press and hold the button (6) till the indications on the display change to zero (the indicator (5) will go out).

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• Lift the basket (9) by setting the handle (10) to the vertical position and let the surplus oil flow down.
• Holding the lid (2) with your hand, open it by pressing the button (8). To avoid getting of burns by hot steam, do not bend over the deep fryer and do not hold the hands above the bowl with oil (5).
• Holding the handle (10), remove the basket with ready products and put the ready products into the corresponding cookware.
• Turn the temperature control knob (7) to the left till bumping and unplug the unit.
• Let the unit cool down.

TIPS

Oil

Use vegetable oil of high quality, refined oil is preferred.

• Pour oil into the bowl (4) before switching the unit on.
  – Filter oil after each usage.

Perform filtration of oil in the following way:

• After cooking products unplug the unit and let the oil cool down completely.
- Put filter paper or a thin cotton cloth into a metal sieve or a strainer and filter the oil.
- Do not mix up different types of oil.
- At long intervals between cooking of product portions, switch the deep fryer off by pressing and holding the button (6) till the indications on the display change to zero (the indicator (5) will go out).
- Products with high content of water (for instance, potatoes), should be fried in small intervals, periodically taking out the basket and shaking the content of the basket.
- After frying of a portion of products, remove the remaining of products from the oil immediately, this way you can prolong service life of oil.
- Regularly change oil (approximately after 8-12 applications).
- Oil should be changed if it starts bubbling while heating, if it has unpleasant taste or odor, as well as if it darkened or became dense.
- If you use the deep fryer seldom, store oil or fat in closed plastic or glass bowls in a cool place (preferably in a fridge).
– Do not store oil in the deep fryer.

Cooking recommendations

• Use high quality refined vegetable oil (for instance, sunflower seed or corn oil).

• When frying several types of products, at first put products, which require lower processing temperature.

• Before frying a new portion of products wait 3-5 minutes for oil to heat up to the required temperature. When the indicator (5) becomes green, start cooking a new portion of products.

• If products have been preliminarily heat treated, as a rule, they require higher temperature of frying and less cooking time than raw products.

Cooking time

Products	Temperature °C	Weight (g.)	Approximate frying time (min.)
Shrimps 130	250 3~5
Onions 140	150 3~4
Mushrooms	140 300 6~8
Fish fillets	150 250 5~6
Fish fillet battered	150 250 6~8
Fish cakes	150 250 6~8
Meat lumps	170 400 7~10
Steak	170 250 7~10
Pieces of chicken fillet in rusk flour	180 190	300 300	7~10 8~10
French fries	190 700 10~12

Note: The table shows time of frying in hot oil (the indicator (5) lights green). Watch the cooking process and correct the cooking time by yourself.

Chips

To make tasty crisp chips, follow these recommendations:

• Cut potatoes in approximately 0,5 mm thick slices. Do not use new potatoes.
• Rinse the cut potatoes under a cold water jet (it will prevent several slices from sticking during cooking).
• Dry cut and washed potatoes, using a clean dish-towel.

Frozen products

• Frozen products should be completely defrosted preliminary, to avoid splashing of hot oil.
• Set oil heating temperature as specified on the package of the product. If there are no such recommendations on the package, set the cooking temperature to 190°C.
• Before starting cooking the next portion of products, wait till oil heats up to the preset temperature and the indicator (5) lights up green.

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CLEANING AND CARE

• Keep the heating element and the bottom of the bowl for oil (4) clean, otherwise smoke and specific odor of burning oil can appear.
• Unplug the unit and wait till the deep fryer body (1) and the oil cool down completely.
  – Remove the basket (9).
• Remove the bowl for oil (4); pour out used oil in the suitable bowl.

Important:

• Do not pour out oil into the sink; utilize it together with other household waste.
• Oil, which is suitable for further usage, should be filtered and stored for further usage.
• Remove the lid (2).
• Wash the removable parts: the lid (2), the bowl for oil (4) and the basket (9) with warm water and neutral detergent.
  – Do not use abrasives and metal brushes.
  – Clean the unit body (1) from the inside and outside with a soft damp cloth and then wipe dry.
  – Wipe the lid (2) dry and place it on the deep fryer.
• Provide that no liquid gets on the heating element of the unit.
• Do not wash the lid (2) in the dishwashing machine.

Warning:

Never immerse the deep fryer body, the power plug or the power cord into water or other liquids.

DELIVERY SET

Deep fryer with a bowl for oil - 1 pc.

Food basket - 1 pc.

Instruction manual - 1 pc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: 220-240 V \~ 50 Hz

Power: 1800-2000 W

Oil capacity: 2.5 L

Heating temperature 130°C-190°C

The manufacturer preserves the right to change the specifications of the unit without a preliminary notification.

Unit operating life is 5 years.

Guarantee

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

This product conforms to the EMC-Requirements as laid down by the Council Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Regulation (2006/95/EC)

STORAGE

– Clean the unit before taking it away for storage.
- Keep the unit away from children in a dry cool place.

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FRITTIERGERÄT

A production date of the item is indicated in the serial number on the technical data plate. A serial number is an eleven-unit number, with the first four figures indicating the production date. For example, serial number 0606xxxxxx means that the item was manufactured in June (the sixth month) 2006.

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