FGN 2.0 XXL - Deep fryer STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Deep fryer
Brand	Steba
Model	FGN 2.0 XXL
Power supply	Mains 230 V / 50 Hz
Power	2000 W
Oil capacity	2.0 L (Max)
Temperature range	170°C - 190°C
Maximum temperature	190°C
Adjustable thermostat	Yes, with red (power) and green (temperature reached) indicator lights
Included baskets	1 large basket + 2 small baskets
Frying grid	Yes, for breaded fish or large pieces
Lid	With anti-odor filter (charcoal) and viewing window
Cold zone (Cool Zone)	Yes, below heating elements to collect impurities
Tank material	Stainless steel
Housing material	Heat-resistant plastic
Safety	Overheat protection (Reset button), safety switch, cool walls
Cleaning	Tank, baskets and lid dishwasher safe. Wipe electrical part with a damp cloth.
Electrical part	Do not immerse in water
Included accessories	1 large basket, 2 small baskets, 1 frying grid, charcoal filter
Recommended fat type	Suitable frying oil (smoke point ~220°C). Avoid cold-pressed oils.
Repairability	Repairs exclusively by Steba after-sales service

Frequently Asked Questions - FGN 2.0 XXL STEBA

How to clean the Steba FGN 2.0 XXL deep fryer?

Turn off and let the appliance and oil cool down. Remove the electrical part (do not immerse). The tank, basket and lid (first remove the charcoal filter) can be washed in the dishwasher or with warm soapy water. Wipe thoroughly and dry. The exterior and heating elements are cleaned with a damp cloth.

What oil or fat to use for frying?

Use suitable frying oils with a smoke point of about 220°C. Cold-pressed oils (olive, wheat germ...) are not suitable. Do not mix different oils or fats. Respect the MIN and MAX levels.

What to do if the deep fryer does not heat up?

First check that the heating element is properly inserted into the slides of the outer housing (otherwise the safety switch prevents operation). If the overheat protection has tripped, press the Reset button on the back with a 5 mm tip (e.g., pencil lead) after cooling.

How to avoid oil splashes?

Thoroughly dry the food before frying. For frozen foods, remove ice crystals. Slowly immerse food in fat. Do not overfill the basket. Close the lid during cooking.

How to use the frying grid?

Attach the grid holder to the left and right of the tank rim. Place the food (e.g., breaded fish) on it and immerse it slightly in the fat. After cooking, hang the grid on the rim or place it on absorbent paper to drain.

How many times can the oil be reused?

For fish or meat, the oil can be reused 5 to 10 times. For potatoes or doughnuts, more often. Replace it if it darkens, has an unpleasant odor, or smokes too early.

How to extinguish a grease fire?

Never use water. Unplug from the mains. Smother the flames by closing the lid. If necessary, use a lid or a damp cloth. Call the fire department if the fire persists.

Can I put the deep fryer parts in the dishwasher?

Yes, the tank, basket and lid (without the charcoal filter) can go in the dishwasher. Dry them well afterwards. The electrical part must never be immersed in water.

How to adjust the temperature of the deep fryer?

Turn the rotary thermostat to the desired temperature between 170°C and 190°C (see table in the manual). The red indicator lights up. When the green indicator goes out, the temperature is reached. Do not exceed 190°C.

What to do if the overheat protection trips?

Let the appliance cool down. Remove the heating element from the slides. Press the Reset button on the back with a 5 mm tip (pen, lead). Then, put the element back in place and check the oil level (minimum).

USER MANUAL FGN 2.0 XXL STEBA

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230 V \~, 50 Hz, 3000 Watt

XXL Edelstahl-Fritteuse FGN 2.0

Instructions for use 12

Mode d'emploi 22

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This appliance is for private use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too.

Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual.

Safety information

- Connect the appliance to an earded wall socket and operate it only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

- Do not use if the cord or appliance is damaged. Always check before using the appliance!

Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

- After using the appliance or if the appliance malfunctions, always pull out the plug.

- To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.

The appliance must not be used by children aged 0 to 8.

The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have understood the resulting dangers. Keep the appliance and its electric wiring away from children aged 8 or younger. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children.

• Devices for cooking should be placed in a stable position by using the handles in order to avoid the spillage of hot liquids.

- The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

- Never pull at the cord set. Do not chafe it over edges or squeeze it.

• Keep the power supply cord away from hot parts.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when operating.
• Do not put anything on the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.
• Never immerse the appliance in water.

- Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged (for example if it felt down).

- The manufacturer is not liable for damage occurred by using the appliance in another way than described or if a mistake in operating has been made.

- To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by customer service.

• Attention! Housing and glass get hot. Danger of

burns! The appliance becomes very hot. Do not move the appliance until it has cooled down! The sides of the appliance become hot. Do not touch during the usage.

- Watch out for steam during cooking and when you open the lid.

- In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cutout, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

- Working area - Important: Never place the appliance on or next to a hot surface (e.g. stove). Always use it on a stable, flat and temperature resisting surface. Please ensure that there are no flammable objects in the vicinity of the deep fat fryer. Do not place directly under a kitchen hood.

Cleaning and care

• Each time you change the frying fat, the appliance should be cleaned thoroughly.

• Before cleaning always pull the power plug.
• Make the appliance cool down to room temperature.
- Do not plunge the electrical part into water.
- Remove the fryer basket.

- Lift the fryer pot from the appliance with caution and decant the fat into a pot. (see “Cleaning the fryer fat”)

- The fryer pot, the lid (remove carbon filter first) and the fryer basket can be washed in warm water with usual dishwashing detergents. Dry the parts well afterwards and make sure that there isn't any water in the lid.

- Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.

- Warning: Keep away the heating element from water! Do not deform or damage the temperature sensors which are installed at the heating element. Wipe the heating element and the surface of the housing with a damp cloth.

- Put together the appliance after cleaning and make sure that the heating element is thoroughly clipped; otherwise the appliance does not work.

Before the first use:

The appliance should be wiped inside and outside with a damp cloth and dried. The frying basket should be cleaned carefully with some hot water and some mild detergent. Attention: Never immerse the appliance in any water! Only wipe the inside of the lid with a damp cloth and dry off.

Fat and oil:

Important: Deep frying fat must be heatable to a high temperature. The smoking point must be at about 220°C.

The food must be put in at a temperature of between 170°C and 190°C.

Deep frying oil is suitable. Never switch deep fat fryer on when empty.

Pour oil into the unheated container.

Cold-pressed and non-hardened oil or fat such as olive oil, wheat oil, linseed oil, pork fat and butter are unsuitable.

Important: Never mix oil and fat because the deep fat fryer may foam over. It is also dangerous to mix different kinds of oil or fat!

The filling level indicator is inside the container. The MAX filling level may not be exceeded, and the minimum filling level must not be undershot.

Risk of scalding!

Be extremely careful with hot fat, and keep children away.

Preparing for deep fat frying

Insert the heating element into both guide rails on the outer casing. Otherwise the deep fat fryer will be prevented from starting up by the safety switch.

Place deep fat fryer on table, not against the wall, in a corner or beneath an extractor hood.

Place oil that is suitable for deep fat frying into the deep fat fryer. However if the overheat protection is activated anyway, switch off, press the „Reset“ button on the back of the electrical part with a 5mm diameter pen (e.g. tip of a ballpoint pen). Then allow the heating element to cool for a while and remove it from the guide rail on the outer casing. The overheating protection activates if the amount of fat in the device is below the minimum or the fat has become contaminated with too much food (e.g. breadcrumbs).

Connect power cable to the power supply. Check filling level.

The MAX mark must not be exceeded, and filling level must not drop below the Min mark. The heating element on the bottom of the container must always be covered with oil or liquid fat.

Never operate the device without fat or with an insufficient amount of fat.

Make sure that there is enough fat in the appliance!

Attention! Do not allow water to get into the oil!

Assembly of the handle on the frying basket

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Deep fat frying

Always use the basket for deep fat frying!

Switch in the device. The red light comes on. Set regulator to required temperature depending on what is being fried. The fryer starts to heat up. The light illuminates in green until the set temperature is reached. When the set frying temperature is reached, the green light goes off.

Place the prepared food into the frying basket and distribute over the entire surface.

Do not place too much food in the fryer. Then slowly immerse the food in the fat.

Close the filter lid again. The filter lid provides protection from fat spatter and reduces the smell of fat.

Observe the procedure through the inspection window. If the fat foams up excessively, open lid and raise and lower the basket several times by raising and lowering the handle until the foaming subsides. Keep the fryer closed during frying, which will prevent spatter and the frying fumes that are generated can be absorbed by the filter in the lid.

Insert for frying

• Optimal for breaded fish (e.g. carp), large schnitzel or other fat baked things
• Hang up the insert on the left and right rim of the pot, place the food and gently dip into the fat
• After frying, hang up the insert on the rim of the pot or place on a paper towel to let the fat drip off

• Attention: the insert becomes hot, possibly use potholders

Baskets

The long basket is for schnitzels and larger quantities. The smaller position baskets can be used for various food items.

Monitoring the deep fat frying procedure

The frying procedure can be monitored through the inspection window in the lid. Lifting the basket a little may give you a better view.

When the food is cooked

• Open lid.
• Caution - lid may be hot!
• Lift frying basket and hook onto edge of pan.
• Once the fat has drained, remove frying basket and empty. Do not season the food over the fryer - this will protect the fat and the fryer.
• If no more frying is being carried out, turn down the temperature and disconnect plug from power supply.

Deep fat frying table:

Temperature setting Food	Deep fat frying time in	minutes *
Approx. 160°C - 170°C Party	pastries	2-4
	Potato crisps	2-4
	Shellfish	2-4
	Poultry	5-10
	Potato dishes	3-5
	French fries	5-8
	Beef	5-10
	Schnitzels	5-10
	Fish	5-7
Approx. 180°C - 190°C Steaks	Kebabs	1-3
	Deep frozen food	2-3
		in accordance with the information on the packing
* This information is approximate and depends on the size, the weight and the temperature of the food.

Danger of splashes!

To avoid splashes or foaming of the fat only use food which is not too wet (dry the food with cloth, remove ice from the food etc.). Insert the food slowly into the fryer. If the fat is foaming excessively, lift the basket several times. Never carry the fryer when there is hot oil inside. Danger of burns! Always cool down the fryer before moving it. Parts of the appliance, e.g. the upper edge of the oil tank or the steam escaping from the fryer can be very hot. Take care that nobody can rip at the power cord and pull the appliance from the table (especially children). To avoid this attach the power cord, e.g. to the leg of the table.

Important Tips:

According to the latest knowledge of researchers, following max. temperatures should be obeyed and all foods should be fried max to a gold colour:

170°C for all potatoes, breaded food and all other starch containing products

190°C for meat and poultry with no breading

In opposite to the tips on the packaging of frozen food we advise to defrost the food short before frying to avoid any ice inside the fryer.

After frying:

Remaining of breading or other food should be removed from the oil regularly.

• The fat should be cooled down after frying. Them the fat should be poured into a bowl. After that the fryer and the basket should be cleaned. Put a coffee filter paper into the basket and put the basket into the fryer and pour the fat slowly into the filter.
• At fish or meat the oil can be used 5-10 times. When potatoes are used the fat can be used longer.

Attention: Old or dirty fat can be inflamed when it is overheated, therefore it must be exchanged on time. In case of fire, pull the plug out of the socket and extinguish the fire by closing the lid. Never use water to extinguish the fire!

Always exchange the oil when it smells strange, is dark brown or starts smoking at low temperatures.

After deep fat frying:

Clean the fat

Residue from the coating or the food should be removed from the frying fat or oil at regular intervals. Any contamination or water is deposited in the "Cool Zone" beneath the heating elements and will not combust.

• First allow the fat to cool after frying, then carefully pour the fat into a metal pan with handles.
• Coating residue and water in the oil must be removed.
• Clean the frying basket and the pan (see paragraph "Cleaning and care").
• Hook frying basket onto fryer (draining position, place kitchen paper in basket as a filter).
• Slowly pour the fat back into the fryer through the filter paper.
  • Only use the paper fat filter once.

If the fat has taken on a little taste, this can be improved by setting the temperature to just below 150^ C and putting a handful of spinach leaves, parsley, lettuce leaves or 2 potatoes that have been peeled, sliced and well dried into the hot fat and leaving them to brown. Remove and throw away the vegetables.

Storing oil or fat

If the fryer is used at regular intervals, the fat can be kept in the fryer with the lid closed. If the fryer is stored in a cool, dry location, the fat can be kept in the fryer for for some weeks.

If you do not fry frequently, the filtered fat can be kept in a sealed container that is protected from the light.

The frying fat can be used for food such as fish or meat 5-10 times without problems. The fat is not as contaminated by potato dishes such as French fries or pastries, and can be therefore used more frequently.

Caution! Used or contaminated fat or oil can self-ignite if overheated, which is why the oil should be replaced in good time. In the event of a fire, disconnect the plug form the power supply and extinguish burning fat by covering with the lid. Never extinguish using water!

Replace the frying fat if:

It has turned brown
• It has an unpleasant smell
• Starts to smoke sooner than expected

Remove control panel with heater, remove container and pour the liquid oil that has not yet fully cooled down into a container with a closure. Used fat and oil should not be poured onto compost or down the drain. If large quantities are being produced, ask your local authority for the location of a collection point.

Practical tips for frying

Dry the food carefully before putting it into the fat, tap superfluous flour, press the breading firmly. Food containing much protein such as fish, poultry, meat and seafood can be fried in the raw if they are well dried. Food containing little protein such as vegetables and fruit should be coated with breadcrumbs or with batter, hereby the pores close quickly. The crust is also ideal for frying meat, poultry, fish and seafood.

Disposal:

Packaging disposal:

Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

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Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, plaese get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

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