DF 180 - Deep fryer STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric deep fryer
Brand	Steba
Model	DF 180
Supply voltage	230 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Temperature range	160°C - 190°C
Temperature control	Rotary thermostat
Heating indicator	Red indicator light
Tank capacity	Up to MAX mark (approx. 2.5 L)
Removable basket	Yes, with removable handle
Lid	With viewing window
Safety system	Safety switch and overheat protection with Restart button
Cooling zone	Cool Zone for settling impurities
Cleaning of tank and basket	Dishwasher or warm soapy water
Care of electrical part	Do not immerse, wipe with a damp cloth
Recommended fat type	Frying oil or fat with smoke point ~220°C
Typical use	French fries, meat, fish, doughnuts, vegetables
Included accessories	Frying basket, user manual
Warranty	According to manufacturer's conditions
Safety instructions	Do not use without oil, keep out of reach of children, do not extinguish with water

Frequently Asked Questions - DF 180 STEBA

How to clean the deep fryer?

Turn off the appliance and let the oil cool. Remove the electrical part, then the tank. Wash the tank and basket with warm soapy water or in the dishwasher. Clean the exterior and heating elements with a damp cloth, without immersing the electrical part.

Can I use olive oil?

No, cold-pressed oils like olive oil are not suitable because they have too low a smoke point. Use appropriate frying oils that can withstand temperatures up to 220°C.

What to do in case of overheating?

The overheat protection triggers if the amount of fat is insufficient or saturated. Press the Restart button on the back of the electronic part with a 5 mm tip (e.g., pencil lead). Let the heating element cool before reusing.

How to safely open the lid?

Beware of hot steam. Open the lid carefully, stepping back. The lid may be hot, use protection if necessary.

How much oil should I put?

Fill the tank up to the MAX mark and respect the MIN mark. The heating element must always be covered with oil or liquefied fat. Never exceed MAX.

Can I wash the tank in the dishwasher?

Yes, the tank and frying basket are dishwasher safe. Make sure to dry them thoroughly after washing. The electrical part must never be immersed.

How to assemble the basket handle?

The basket handle is removable. Insert it into the designated holders on the basket until it clicks. To remove, press the side clips.

Why does the red indicator turn off?

The red indicator lights up when the appliance heats up and turns off when the set temperature is reached. This is normal; the deep fryer then maintains the temperature.

Can I fry frozen foods?

Yes, but first dip them carefully once or twice in the hot fat to avoid splattering. Thaw large pieces before cooking.

How to store the oil after use?

Filter the cooled oil through a paper towel to remove impurities. Store it in an airtight container away from light. You can also leave it in the closed deep fryer for a few weeks in a cool, dry place.

USER MANUAL DF 180 STEBA

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Instructions for use 12

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This appliance is for private and indoor 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!
  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!
• After using the appliance or if the appliance malfunctions, always pull out the plug.

• 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 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. If hard vegetable fat is being used, proceed as follows: Place the pieces onto the heating element. set the control knob to ⚙ (heat) and melt the fat. Close lid to speed up melting process. You can also place the hard fat in the inner pot and liquefy this fat on the stove at a low temperature. Then put the pan back into the deep fat fryer housing (caution: hot) and suspend the heating element properly. This will prevent the overheating protection from being activated. However if this is activated anyway,

switch off, press the "Restart" 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.

Assembly of the handle on the frying basket

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Heating up hardened fat in the deep fat fryer.

Risk of scalding!!!

Always proceed exactly as described in the following. Set control knob to ⚙ (heat) and melt slowly. The fat that has melted at the heating element is otherwise unable to penetrate the solid layer above it. If the overheating protection switches the device off, press the "Restart" button as described above.

Carefully make several holes in the fat using an object made from wood or plastic. Take care not to damage the heating element when doing this! Close the lid. Keep lid closed during the melting procedure in order to avoid spatter. No warranty will be given in the event of erroneous operation!

Make sure that there is enough fat in the appliance! Attention! Do not allow water to get into the oil!

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 red until the set temperature is reached. When the set frying temperature is reached, the red 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 lid provides protection from fat spatter.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Service and Repair:

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

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