FR 5553 - Deep fryer AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FR 5553 AEG

Overview of the Components Page 3

Overview of the Components

D-47906 Kempen/Germany

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting

the appliance into operation and keep the instructions

including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the

box with the internal packing. If you give this device to

other people, please also pass on the operating instruc-

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use

and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not

 t for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it

away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity

(never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not

use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is

humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch o the ap-

pliance and always pull out the plug from the socket

(pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is

not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision.

If you leave the room you should always turn the

device o . Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked

regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the

device must not be used.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own.

Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid

the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be

replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer

service or by a quali ed person and with a cable of

• Use only original spare parts.

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep

all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.)

Caution! Do not allow small children to play with

the foil as there is a danger of su ocation!

• This device is not intended to be used by individuals

(including children) who have restricted physical,

sensory or mental abilities and/or insu cient knowl-

edge and/or experience, unless they are supervised

by an individual who is responsible for their safety or

have received instructions on how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised at all times in order to

ensure that they do not play with the device.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially

marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions

in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates

possible injury risks.

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other

 NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Special Safety Instructions

• Do not move the device when the fat is liquid/hot.

• Keep the lid (4) tightly closed during use.

• Please  ll the basket outside the deep-fat dryer in

order to prevent splashes.

• Please always use the frying basket for deep-frying.

• Never mix fats and oils, as the deep fat fryer could

spill over. Even the mixing of various types of oil

and fat with one another is dangerous!

• Never add water to the oil!

Oils and fats may burn when overheated. Please be

• If the deep fat fryer should catch  re, do not under

any circumstances attempt to extinguish the  ames

with water. Instead, replace the lid and su ocate the

 ames with a damp cloth.

• Please do not operate the device with an external

timer or a separate remote control system.

Overview of the Components

8 POWER - Power on lamp

9 HEATING - temperature control lamp

10 Temperature regulator

11 Button to open the lid

12 Deep frying basket

14 Knob for lowering the deep frying basket

The deep fryer is equipped with an adjustable thermo-

stat, so that the temperature can be adapted to the food

This device is used for deep-frying food.

It is intended exclusively for this purpose and may only

be used as such. It may only be used in the manner

described in these instructions for use. The device must

not be used for commercial purposes.

Any other use of this device is considered to be contrary

to the intended use and may result in damage to materi-

als or even personal injury.

The  rm ETV Elektro-Technische Vertriebsgesellschaft

mbH does not accept any liability for damage caused as

a result of the use of this device contrary to its intended

Before using for the  rst time

1. Remove the packaging. Open the deep fryer by pres-

sing the button (11). The frying basket is in the deep

2. It is highly recommended to clean the lid, casing,

container and frying basket as described in CLEA-

3. Unwind the mains lead completely.

Electrical connection

• Make sure that the device voltage (see name plate)

and the line voltage match.

• The mains plug should only be inserted into a cor-

rectly installed 230 V ~ 50 Hz socket with earthing

The total power consumption of this device can be up

to 2000 W. With this connected load a separate supply

line protected by a 16 A household circuit breaker is

• If you use extension leads, these should have a

cable cross-section of at least 1.5 mm

• Do not use any multiple sockets, as this device is

Useful hints for use

1. Always remove the food remaining in the oil (e.g.

pieces of French fries). After the device has been used

several times you should change the oil.

Use high quality frying oil or frying grease.

2. Fats and oils must be heatable to high temperatures.

Do not use margarine, olive oil or butter: they are not

 t for frying, because they start to smoke already at

We recommend the use of liquid frying oil.

Please note this important information if you

If you use fat, please divide it up into small pieces.

Turn the thermostat to a low temperature and add

the pieces slowly. Once the fat has melted and the

correct oil level is reached you can set the desired

temperature on the thermostat.

Under no circumstances should you place the fat

in the deep frying basket!

3. In order to reduce the acrylamide content of food

containing starch (potatoes, cereals) the temperature

during deep-fat frying should not exceed 170° C (or

possibly 175° C). Furthermore, the frying time should

be kept as short as possible and the food only fried

until it turns golden yellow.

4. Choose the right frying temperature and check the

conditions of the food to be fried. A rule of thumb

is that pre-fried foods require a higher temperature

5. Do not carry or move the deep fryer if the oil or grease is

6. When frying dough-like foods scrape o the excess

dough and put the pieces carefully into the oil.

7. The deep frying basket must not be more than two-

thirds full. Do not over ll the basket.

8. Rub dry humid foods with a cloth before frying.

In the case of foodstu s which are too moist (e.g.

frozen chips etc.) large amounts of foam may form,

which under certain circumstances may cause the

9. After use, unplug the deep fryer.

10. If you should switch on your deep fat fryer by acci-

dent when there is no oil or fat in it, the overheating

protection device will switch on automatically. The

device is then no longer operable. Remove the plug

1. Make sure that the appliance is unplugged and

switched o (The control lamps are o .).

2. Open the deep fryer by pressing the button (11).

3. In order to remove the deep fryer, place your hands

in the tub and pull the handle (13) upwards until it

4. Fill oil or fat into the frying fat container. (maximum

3 l). The  lling level must be located between the

minimum and the maximum level.

5. Insert the plug in a duly installed 230 V/50 Hz pro-

tective contact socket.

6. Set the desired temperature on the temperature

regulator (10). With the timer (7) you can control the

operating time. Then close the lid during the heating-

up phase. The power on switch (8) and the HEATING

control lamp (9) light up.

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Once the set temperature has been reached, the

HEATING control lamp goes o . The power on lamp

remains on and shows that the device is working.

7. Now  ll the deep-fry basket. Please ensure that

the basket is not  lled above the hot fat. Open the

lid and insert the basket with the items to be fried

carefully into the recess.

8. Now close the lid. Release the handle (by pushing the

button (14) on the handle). The deep-fry basket is

9. Set the timer. The times stated on the front of the

deep fat fryer are guidelines. The frying times are

to be found on the packaging of the food or in the

recipe. For times up to 30 min. you should turn the

switch in a clockwise direction. If you would like to

operate the deep fat fryer for longer, turn the switch

in an anticlockwise direction to ON.

• During the deep-frying process the HEATING

control lamp switches on and o several times.

This is normal and it indicates that the tem-

perature is controlled by the thermostat and is

• Once the set time (up to 30 min.) has been

reached, an acoustic signal is heard. The heating

10. After the frying time has expired, you can allow the

oil to drain o the deep-fried food. In order to do

so, hang the deep frying basket on the edge of the

frying fat container (as described under point 3).

11. Open the lid carefully.

As it is possible that hot steam will be released

12. Now remove the deep-frying basket.

If you would like to stop the frying process, turn the

temperature regulator to the minimum setting (0)

and switch the timer o if necessary (OFF). Remove

the mains plug from the socket. Allow the frying oil a

considerable time to cool down. Before continuing to use

the full frying pot, please ensure that it is no longer at a

dangerous temperature.

Mains Lead Take-up Device

Wind the mains lead up again on the rear of the deep

Always pull out the plug from the mains socket before

cleaning and wait until the unit has cooled down.

• Do not use any wire brush or other abrasive objects.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

• Under no circumstances should the device be

immersed in water for cleaning.

Deep frying fat container

• In order to change the oil, pull out the deep frying

fat container and pour the oil out at the side.

• The frying fat container and deep frying basket can

be cleaned in the normal way in soapy water.

• Reinsert the frying fat container in such a way that

the MIN and MAX Mark is located at the rear end of

Clean the housing and lid after use with a damp cloth

and domestic washing-up liquid if necessary. Do not

remove the lid seal. It might tear.

Changing the Odour and Fat Vapour Filter

The  lter in the lid can be replaced.

• Remove  lter cover (2).

• Replace the  lter.

• Then reassemble the cover.

When these  lters have been used up it is possible to

cut universal  lters to size, e.g. from cooker hoods.

Power consumption:2000 W Protection class: Ι

Filling quantity: max. 3 Litre

This device has been tested according to all relevant cur-

rent CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility

and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in

accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

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Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical

equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no

longer use to the collection points provided for their

This helps avoid the potential e ects of incorrect dis-

posal on the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of

reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be

disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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