AF351DUO - Deep fryer BESTRON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AF351DUO BESTRON

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English Instruction manual twin deep fat fryer with CoolZone

WERKING - Overhittingsbeveiliging

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MILIEU

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UMWELT

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N. van de Vossenberg Qualitätskontrolle

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FONCTIONNEMENT - Faire frire

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CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE

• Directive EMC 2004/108/EC

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Congratulations with your fat fryer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - General

• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Electricity and heat

• Verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance before use.
  • Always plug the appliance into an earthed wall socket.
  • Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the appliance is not in use.
  • Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
• Regularly check the appliance's power cord to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified service department.
• The appliance is fitted with a short power cord to reduce the risk that you become entangled in the loose cord and, in so doing, cause the deep fryer to topple and splash you with hot frying oil.
• Do not use an extension lead.
• Certain parts of the appliance can become hot; do not touch them, as you could burn yourself.
• The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby avoiding the risk of fire. Make sure that the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable materials. The appliance must not be covered.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable materials.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not come into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or naked flame.
  • Make sure that the housing, the power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
• To avoid overloading, you need both plugs to be connected to 2 grounded sockets in 2 different power groups.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Use

• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in humid rooms.
• Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface where it cannot fall.
  • Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the draining board, worktop or table.
  • Make sure that your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the power cord or the plug.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately. Do not use the appliance any more.
• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during use and before cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory, or storing the appliance after use.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Never immerse the housing, the power cord or the plug in water or other liquids.
  • Make sure that the appliance has sufficient ventilation whilst in use.
• Never move the appliance when it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance and wait until it has cooled down before moving it.
• Never switch on the appliance if it does not contain the necessary quantity of frying oil or fat.
• Only use fat or oil which is suitable for deep-frying. Do not use standard margarine or butter.
• When filling the deep fryer with oil or fat make sure the level lies between the minimum and maximum levels indicated by the "MIN" and "MAX" marks in the deep fryer.
  • Make sure that the food is thoroughly dry before you fry it. Moist products can cause severe splashing of the hot oil or fat. To prevent splashes, remove as much ice as possible from frozen food.
• Do not put too much food in the frying basket at one time.
  • Thoroughly clean the exterior of the appliance after use.
  • This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Type: AF351DUO

Output: 4400W

Power supply: 220-240V \~ 50Hz

OPERATION - General

The fat fryer is only intended for domestic use, not for professional use.

the fat fryer is only tended for domestic use, ot for professional use.

Figure 1

1. Housing
2. Heat resistant handles
3. Lid
4. Viewing window
5. Anti-odor filter

6. Frying basket

7. Combined on/off and temperature control dial

8. On/off pilot light

9. Temperature pilot light

10. Inner pan

11. Heating element

12. Power cord and plug

The duo fryer includes 2 identical fryers which can be operated independently. It is useful if you want to fry fries and fish simultaneously without mixing the flavors. Also useful when your food needs to be fried at different temperatures. Both fryers can be operated in the same way. Therefore the following instructions can be applied to both fryers.

OPERATION - Using for the first time

1. Remove the appliance from the packaging.
2. Clean the appliance thoroughly to remove any manufacturing residues (see "Cleaning and maintenance").

To avoid overloading, you need both plugs to be connected to 2 grounded sockets in 2 different power groups.

1. Fill the bowl with oil or fat. The level of the oil or fat must lie between the 'MIN' and 'MAX' marks in the bowl. Do not use standard margarine or butter.

Besides oil you may also use solid frying fats in this fryer (blocks of fat). When filling or refilling, please follow these instructions:

1. Set the temperature at ca. 130 degrees Celsius.
2. Take the basket out of the fryer.
3. Unpack the blocks of fat (Please make sure all the wrapping paper is properly disposed of) and put them in the fat fryer, spread them over the heating element as much as possible.
4. Put the power plug into the socket.

The fryer will now start melting the blocks of fat at a low temperature at which point some smoke may appear. This is not out of the ordinary. Make sure the room is properly ventilated.

NEVER set the temperature above 130 degrees Celsius during this procedure. It will cause the heating element to overheat, which will not be able to discard the heat it generates and that will activate the overheating safeguard.

OPERATION - Overheating safeguard

You can use the deep fryer only when it is filled with oil or fat. Do not use the appliance if the bowl is empty or does not contain sufficient oil or fat. The deep fryer is equipped with an overheating safeguard. This will be activated if the temperature is rising, for example, you use the appliance without (sufficient) oil or fat. Should this happen, you have to rest the deep fryer.

1. Switch off the deep fryer by turning the On/Off - temperature control knob completely to the left. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
2. Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
3. Reset the appliance by pressing with a long (min. 6cm long) nonmetal pin against the reset switch in the hole at the backside of the panel (see figure 2). Figure 2 Reset button

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OPERATION - Deep frying

You can use the deep fryer to fry ingredients at the temperature you require.

1. Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface.
2. Remove the lid
3. Remove the frying basket.
4. Put the lid on the fat fryer.
5. Put the plug into the wall socket. The "on/off" pilot light (8) will illuminate.
6. Turn the temperature control knob to the required setting. The temperature pilot light "heating" (9) will illuminate. This indicator light shows that the heating element has been switched on, but that the required temperature has not been reached. The required temperature has been reached once the "heating" indicator light extinguishes.

When setting the temperature take account into the food you intend to fry. Pre-cooked or pre-fried food (such as deep-freeze chips or potato rissoles) will need to be fried at a higher temperature than food that has not been pre-cooked or pre-fried. See Table 1 or the table on the panel of the deep fryer for an indication of the frying temperatures and times.

1. Lower the filled frying basket gently into the deep fryer and put the lid on the fat fryer.
2. Once the food is ready open the lid completely to ensure that you will not get burnt by the escaping steam. Remove it gently from the bowl. You can use the hook fitted to the frying basket to hang it on the inner rim of the bowl; the excess oil can then drip from the frying basket. Then carefully place the food on a plate or in a bowl.
3. When you have finished frying switch off the deep fryer by rotating the On/Off-temperature control knob fully to the left (to the 'Off' position). Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

• Make sure that the food is thoroughly dry before you fry it. Moist products can cause severe splashing of the hot oil or fat.

• Do not fry oven-ready chips.
• Do not fry potatoes that have been stored for too long, or are beginning to develop shoots.
• Do not put too much food in the frying basket at one time.
  • Filter the oil or fat at regular intervals to remove any breadcrumbs and particles of food.
  Take extreme care when filling and emptying the deep fryer, and when opening and closing the lid. The inside of the lid and the bowl are both very hot; the hot vapours and splashes of fat or oil can also cause burns.

OPERATION - Baking times for frozen foods

Please note that these times are approximations and may vary depending on quantity, quality and personal preference. If baking instructions are noted on the food's packaging we advise you to follow these in order to get the best results.

	TIME TEMPERATURE
Fries * Phase 1 6 – 8 min 1	60°
	Phase 2 6 – 8 min 190°
Calamari 9 – 11 min 150°
Shrimp 8 – 10 min 150°
Whiting (fillet) 6 – 8 min 150°
Meatballs 8 – 10 min 170°
Chicken drumsticks 8 – 10 min 1	80°

* Fresh fries need to be baked in two phases. Firstly, 60-8 minutes on 160 degrees and then 6-8 minutes on 190 degrees.

OPERATION - Baking times for unfrozen foods

Whenever you submerge frozen foods into the fryer the temperature will quickly decrease. Therefore, it's important to set a higher temperature. The frying time will also decrease because of this.

Please note that these times are approximations and may vary depending on quantity, quality and personal preference. If baking instructions are noted on the food's packaging we advise you to follow these in order to get the best results.

	TIME TEMPERATURE
Fries	7 – 9 min 190°
Chicken nuggets	6 – 8 min 190°
Snacks	4 – 5 min 190°
Fish fillet	6 – 7 min 180°
Chicken drumsticks 5 – 6 min 180°

OPERATION - Cool Zone system

The built-in Cool Zone system prevents food rests from burning. The oil/fat stays clear, and that's healthier. Also the oil/fat lasts longer this way. Your food couldn't be more delicious.

190°C Cool Zone

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the appliance and the loose parts thoroughly after each use:

1. Switch off the deep fryer by turning the On/Off - temperature control knob fully to the left. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
2. Allow the deep fryer to cool.
3. Store the power cord in the compartment at the back of the deep fryer.
4. Remove the lid and the frying basket from the deep fryer.
5. Remove the inner pan from the deep fryer and pour the oil or fat into a receptacle. Preference is given to handing in frying oil and fat to your municipality; these can be reused for other purposes.
6. Remove the remaining oil using absorbent paper kitchen towel.
7. Thoroughly clean the inside of the bowl and frying basket with hot water to which a little washing-up liquid has been added; do NOT use scourers. Then dry them thoroughly.
8. Clean the housing with a damp cloth, if necessary with an additional couple of drops of washing-up liquid. After cleaning, dry the housing thoroughly.
9. Reassemble the appliance

Verify that you have fitted the control panel with the heating element in the correct manner. If the panel is not slid into the guides correctly then the safeguard will be activated; if this occurs it will not be possible to switch on the appliance.

1. Keep the appliance in a dry place.

• Verify that the appliance is not connected to the power supply before you clean it. Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.
• Never immerse the heating element (11) unit in water or another liquid and never place it under flowing water.
  • The housing (1), lid (3), frying basket (6) and inner pan are is dishwasher-proof.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Replacing the oil or fat

The quality of the oil or fat deteriorates every time you use the deep fryer. For this reason you will need to replace the oil or fat at regular intervals. Topping up the oil or fat will not improve the quality. Use good quality oil or (liquid) fat. When heating solid fat set the deep fryer to the lowest temperature until all the fat has melted. Since margarine and butter are not suitable for deep frying you are strongly advised not to use them.

Replace the oil or fat when:

• it becomes darker in colour;
• it becomes thicker in consistency;
• small air bubbles are seen that take a long time to disappear; in new, fresh fat the air bubbles are large and they also disappear rapidly;
• the fried food has an unpleasant or strange taste or smell;
  • the appliance emits more smoke than usual.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE - Replacing the filters

The disposable filters are intended to reduce the smell of frying when using the appliance. They become less effective over the course of time, and for this reason they need to be replaced at regular intervals.

1. Remove the ventilation cover.
2. Remove the filters.
3. Fit new filters.
4. Fit the ventilation cover back.

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Figure 3 Replacing the filters

THE ENVIRONMENT

- Dispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers. When this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin; hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to the symbols on the product, the user's instructions or the packaging.

- The materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.

- Contact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood.

GUARANTEE TERMS

The importer guarantees the appliance against defects caused by manufacturing and/or material faults for 60 months from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions.

1. No charges will be made for labour costs or materials during the warranty period. Any repairs carried out during the warranty period do not extend the warranty period.

2. The importer automatically becomes the owner of any faulty parts that he replaces or a faulty appliance (in the event of replacement of the appliance).

3. All claims submitted under warranty must be accompanied by the original bill of sale.

4. Claims under warranty must be submitted to the dealer where the appliance was purchased or to the importer.

5. The warranty is issued solely to the first purchaser and cannot be transferred.

6. The warranty does not cover damage caused by:

a. Accidents, incorrect use, wear and/or neglect.
b. Faulty installation and/or use in a manner contravening the prevailing legal, technical or safety regulations.

c. Connection to a mains voltage other than the voltage specified on the type plate.

d. Unauthorized modifications.

e. Repairs carried out by third parties.

f. Careless transport, i.e. without suitable packaging materials or protection.

1. No claims may be made under this warranty for:

a. Losses incurred during transport.

b. The removal or changing of the appliance's serial number.

1. The guarantee does not cover power cords, lamps or glass parts.

2. No claims can be submitted under this warranty for damage other than the repair or replacement of faulty parts. The importer can never be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage or any other consequences, resulting either directly or indirectly from the appliance supplied by the importer.

3. In case of claims under guarantee you can contact your dealer where the appliance is purchased. Bestron offers you also the possibility to send the appliance directly to our Service Department. Do not send your appliance without consulting us. The package may be refused and any any costs will be for your account. Please contact the Service Department and they will tell you how to pack and send the appliance.

4. This appliance is not suitable for professional use.

SERVICE

If a fault should occur please contact the BESTRON service department:

THE NETHERLANDS:

BESTRON NEDERLAND BV

Bestron Service

Moeskampweg 20

5222 AW 's-Hertogenbosch

Tel: +31 (0) 73 - 623 11 21

Fax: +31 (0) 73 - 621 23 96

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: www.bestron.com

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the following EU safety directives:

• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

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MEDIO AMBIENTE

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