DF 300 - Deep fryer STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DF 300 STEBA

Hot steam may leave the louvers. Never place any wet food into the device, thaw frozen food slightly. ∙ Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation. Workplace Important: Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot sto- ves). Only use it on a even, stable and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched. 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.17 ∙ 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 appli- ance 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 deter- gent. 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.18 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

2)19 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! Timer The appliance can only be set using the timer. Set this to 30 minutes and select the temperature. Once you have placed the food into the oil, you can set the required deep fat frying time. When the timer elapses the appliance turns itself off. If you wish to perform several deep fat frying procedures, you can set the clock to continuous operation "ON". 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 and set the timer. The red light comes on. Set regulator to requi- red 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.20 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 redu- ces the smell of fat. Observe the procedure through the inspection window. If the fat foams up excessi- vely, 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. Baskets The long basket is for fish or 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.21 Deep fat frying table: Temperature setting Food Deep fat frying time in minutes * Approx. 160°C - 170°C Party pastries Potato crisps Shellfish Poultry Potato dishes French fries Beef Schnitzels Fish 2-4 2-4 2-4 5-10 3-5 5-8 5-10 5-10 5-7 Approx. 180°C - 190°C Steaks Kebabs Deep frozen food 1-3 2-3 in accordance with the in- formation 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 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.22 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!23 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.24 Disposal: Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin. 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: STEBA Elektrogeräte GmbH & Co KG Pointstr. 2, 96129 Strullendorf / Germany Distribution-Tel.: 09543 / 449-17 / -18, Service-Tel.: 09543 / 449-44, Fax: 09543 / 449-19 e-Mail: [e-mail] Internet: http://www.steba.com25 Généralement Cet appareil est conçu pour un usage privé et non commercial. Veuillez lire attentivement le mode d‘emploi et gardez-le soi- gneusement. En cas de remise de l‘appareil à une tierce person- ne, n’oubliez pas de joindre le mode d’emploi. N’utilisez l‘appareil que selon les indications et respectez les consignes de sécurité. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas de dommages ou d’accidents résultant du non-respect des indications du mode d’emploi. Enlever tout matériel d’emballage et tous les autocol- lants. Nettoyez toutes les pièces (voir nettoyage). Consignes de sécurité ∙ Surface chaude ! Il y a un risque de brûlure en touchant la surface pendant le fonctionnement. Placez l‘appareil avec le dos avec une distance de 10cm au mur de la cui- sine. ∙ L‘appareil doit être branché et utilisé conformément aux indica- tions de la plaque signalétique. ∙ Contrôler avant chaque utilisation, que l’appareil ou le câble d’alimentation en courant n’est pas endommagé. ∙ Ne touchez jamais la fiche d’alimentation avec des mains mouil- lées. ∙ Connectez la fiche d’alimentation seulement à une prise de courant correctement installée et facilement accessible. ∙ Pour débranchez la fiche d’alimentation, tirez toujours la fiche – pas le câble. ∙ Retirer la prise après chaque utilisation ou en cas de disfonc- tionnement. ∙ N’arracher pas la prise et ne l’endommager pas. Ne coincer pas le câble d’alimentation. ∙ Tenir le câble d’alimentation éloigné des parties chaudes.