FR 5548 - Deep fryer AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FR 5548 AEG

Overview of the Components Page 3

Overview of the Components

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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

• Never add water to the oil!

• Oils and fats may burn when overheated. Please be

careful! Do not forget to switch the device o after

use! First turn the thermostat to the lowest position

and then remove the mains plug.

Overview of the Components

1 Power indicator light (red)

3 Temperature indicator light (green)

7 Frying grease container

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. Then take the lid o the deep

fat fryer. In the deep fat fryer you will  nd a frying

basket. Take all objects out of the fryer.

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• Please do not operate the device with an external

timer or a separate remote control system.English

3. Please pull the connecting cable out of the cable

Electrical connection

• Make sure that the iron 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

In total the double deep fryer can consume up to 4000 W.

For this connected load we recommend two separate power

lines protected by two 16 A circuit breakers.

Each side of the deep fryer can also be operated indivi-

dually as the device has two supply lines.

• 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. Please note that the safety switch (4) is operated

when the control element is inserted into the guide

5. 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

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

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

dough and put the pieces carefully into the oil.

8. Please ensure that the handle of the deep fat frying

basket has been correctly attached.

• Press the ends of the wire together at the free

• Insert the brackets into wire hoops inside the

• The deep fat frying basket must not be more than

2/3 full. Do not over ll the frying basket.

9. 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

1. Make sure that the appliance is unplugged and

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

2. Take the lid o the deep fryer.

3. Remove the frying basket and  ll the container with

oil or grease (maximum 3 l). The  lling level must be

located between the minimum and the maximum

4. Insert the plug into a 230 V, 50 Hz power socket. The

red control lamp lights up. Set the desired tempera-

ture by turning the temperature control (2).

5. The green control lamp lights up. Once the set tem-

perature has been reached the green control lamp

goes o . Place the frying basket containing the items

to be fried carefully into the hot fat.

6. The green control lamp switches on and o several

times during frying. This is normal and it indicates

that the temperature is controlled by the thermostat

and is being maintained. Once the frying time is over

(the frying times are to be found on the packaging of

the food or in the recipe), please take out the frying

7. Let the oil drip from the food being fried.

8. In order to switch o the machine, please turn the

temperature regulator to MIN and remove the plug

from the socket.Wind the mains lead up in the form

of a spiral in the cable compartment.

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

container and frying basket as described in Cleaning.English

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.

Wait until the deep fryer is completely cool before clean-

ing. Wait in any case for 1 to 2 hours after use before

using again to avoid burns.

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.

• Clean the deep frying fat container, the lid and the

housing with a damp clothand household detergent

if necessary. Please do not immerse in water.

• The deep frying basket can be cleaned in the usual

Clean the housing after use with a slightly damp cloth.

Changing the Odour and Fat Vapour Filter

The  lter in the lid can be replaced.

• Unlatch the  lter from the inside of the lid by press-

• Remove the grille.

• 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.

Device is not working

• Check the mains connection.

• Check the position of the thermostat.

Other possible causes:

The device is  tted with a safety switch (4).

This prevents the heater being switched on accidentally.

Check that the control element is correctly in place.

Overheating Protection

• If you should accidentally switch on your deep fat

fryer when there is no oil or fat in it the overheating

protection is automatically turned on. The appliance

is no longer ready to be used. Unplug the deep fryer.

• Only after the device has been left to cool down

completely should the „RESTART“ button (5) on the

rear of the control element be operated in order to

use the deep fat fryer again. For this you should use a

plastic or wooden object that is the least 4 cm long.

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!

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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