DF1405SKT - Deep fryer BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DF1405SKT BLACK & DECKER

DE 4,5 LITRES Customer Care Line: USA 1-800-231-9786Accessories/Parts (USA) 1-800-738-0245 For online customer service and to register your product, go to www.prodprotect.com/applica Service line à la clientèle : Canada 1-800-231-9786Accessoires/Pièces (Canada)1-800-738-0245 Pour accéder au service à la clientèle en ligne ou pour inscrire votre produit en ligne, rendez-vous àwww.prodprotect.com/applica2 Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: ❍ Read all instructions. ❍ Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. ❍ To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs or digital control assembly in water or other liquid. ❍ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. ❍ Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. ❍ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. ❍ The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. ❍ Do not use outdoors. ❍ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. ❍ Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. ❍ Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. ❍ Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF (0), then remove plug from wall outlet. ❍ Do not use appliance for other than intended use. ❍ Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil. ❍ Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is for household use only.3 POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw

to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not a ttempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel. ELECTRICAL CORD a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are not to be used with this product. Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel. ENGLISH4 Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

1. Digital controls with LCD display

ENGLISH How to Use This product is for household use only. GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material and any stickers. Remove and save Use and Care manual.

• Please go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty.

• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING section.

• Wipe outside of appliance with a damp cloth; dry thoroughly.

• Assemble product following directions as directed below.

• Select a stable, level, heat-resistant surface where this appliance is to be used, allowing enough space from back of unit and the wall to allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets and walls.

• Fill with oil to MIN (4 quarts) or MAX (5 quarts) line.

• This fryer has a detachable cord with a magnetic power attachment to be inserted to the rear of the fryer. This must be inserted with the words THIS SIDE UP facing upward.

• Attached the cord to the appliance by matching the 2 electrical pins on the back of the control assembly with the 2 indentations on the power cord.

• Plug unit into electrical outlet

• The basket and handle are packed unassembled.

• Stand the basket on end on a flat surface or countertop with the narrow end down.

• Grasp handle by metal prongs and squeeze together.

• Insert prongs into loops half way down the side of the basket.

• Once they are inserted release the metal prongs.

• Lay the basket flat on the counter (A).

• Pull the handle forward until the metal prongs rest against the side of the basket and the handle clicks into place (B). Fryer Assembly

• Place cooking pot into fryer matching the shape of the outer housing with narrow end facing forward.

• Insert the control assembly aligning the 3 projections on the front of the control assembly with the tracks on the back of the outer housing of the fryer.

• Slide the control assembly down as far as it will go making sure both outer guides are in the tracks. Note: The fryer will only function when both guides are properly positioned in the tracks.

• Fill the cooking pot with oil to the MIN (4 quarts) or MAX (5 quarts) line on the inside of the cooking pot.

Note: The amount of oil in the cooking pot must always be between the MIN and MAX line . Never allow the oil to go below the MIN line or exceed the MAX line. Note: When the fryer is functioning, the oil gets extremely hot. Use caution at all times. Do not touch any of the metal parts, such as the basket or cooking pot once the appliance is heating.

• Insert the basket into the cooking pot.

• Place the lid on the fryer.

• This fryer has a detachable cord with a magnetic power attachment to be inserted to the rear of the fryer. This must be inserted with the words THIS SIDE UP facing upward.

• Attach the cord to the appliance by matching the 2 electrical pins on the back of the control assembly with the 2 indentations on the power cord. Important: This magnetic cord is designed to detach easily from the appliance; this will cause the appliance to stop heating. Avoid moving the fryer or touching the cord in any way during use. Important: The appliance will only operate when both guides are properly positioned in the tracks.

• Always use handles on the base when lifting or moving the appliance. Never lift or move appliance using digital control assembly. Caution: Never attempt to move the fryer when it contains hot oil.

1. Fill cooking pot with cooking oil up to the MIN (4 quarts) or MAX (5 quarts) level marking.

Do not exceed the MAX level mark.

2. Insert the cooking basket into the cooking pot

4. Attach the cord to the appliance and plug into electrical outlet.

• When the fryer is plugged in there will be an audible signal.

• Digital display shows 130°C.

• Select the desired temperature (see FRYING CHART on page 7) by pressing the + or - button on the left side of the control assembly and allow fryer to preheat. The temperature range is (130°C, 150°C, 170°C, and 190°C).

5. The recommended setting for most frying is 190° C.

6. Press the On/Off button on the control assembly. There will be an arrow on the upper LCD

indicating preheat status.

7. Once the appliance has reached set temperature the numbers on the display will flash and

an alarm will sound (beep) several times and the arrow below the Ready signage will appear on the LCD display.

9. Manually raise the basket and rest it on the drain hook at the front of the cooking pot

10. Allow the basket to drain for several seconds.

11. Fill the basket no more than ¾ full with food to be cooked. Do not overfill.

12. Close the lid manually and lower the basket off of the drain hook and into the oil.

13. Press the switch on the handle to lower it into the rest position parallel to the front

14. Press the +/- button on the right side of the control assembly to select the cooking time; the

deafult time is 15 minutes. The timer can be set from 1 minute to 1 hour. Note: During cooking with the timer displayed on the LCD, if the temperature button is pressed the temperature display will revert back to its original set temperature of 130 ºC and the temperature will need to be reset to maintain its previous set temperature.

15. During cooking the time can be increased or decreased by pressing +/- button. If the ON/7

Fresh chicken wings 170° C Approximately 350° F 4 – 5 minutes Dip in milk and coat in seasoned flour or bread crumbs. Frozen coated chicken tenders 170° C Approximately 350° F 4 – 5 minutes Do not overfill fryer; drain on paper towels or brown paper. Frozen coated fish fillets 170° C Approximately 350° F 4 – 5 minutes Do not overfill fryer. Fresh shrimp 170° C Approximately 350° F 4 – 5 minutes Peel, leaving tail intact; dip in tempura batter. Frozen coated shrimp 170° C Approximately 350° F 4 – 5 minutes Do not overfill fryer. Frozen snack foods 170° C Approximately 350° F 4 – 5 minutes Do not overfill fryer; season while hot. Frozen French fries and other frozen potatoes 190 ° C 375° F 3 to 4 minutes Do not overfill fryer. Frozen onion rings 190 ° C 375° F 2 to 3 minutes Do not overfill fryer. Dougnuts and funnel cakes 190 ° C 375° F 2 to 3 minutes Do not overfill fryer. OFF button is pressed for 3 seconds the fryer will turn off. If this happens, unplug the fryer and wait 10 minutes and then plug in the fryer, reselect the desired cooking temperature and press the On/Off button and allow the fryer to reheat.

16. When the timer reaches 0 there will be an audible signal. Raise the basket and allow it

to rest on the drain hook for several seconds to drain the excess oil.

17. When frying has completed, hold down the ON/OFF switch for 3 seconds to return to

standby mode if there is no operation for 10 minutes the fryer will automatically return to standby mode. The last selected temperature will be displayed on LCD display.

18. If the fryer is not used for 30 minutes it will automatically turn off and begin to cool down.

19. Unplug power cord from wall outlet and then from the base. Allow oil and appliance

to cool down completely.8 Care and Cleaning This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel. Important: Before cleaning any part, be sure the appliance is off, unplugged, and cool.

• All parts, except the digital control can be washed by hand in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Place the base and lid in the bottom rack.

• Never immerse digital control assembly in water or wash in a dishwasher. Wipe with a damp cloth.

• If you choose to use a dishwasher there may be some discoloration of parts. This will not affect the fryer’s performance.

• Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleaners to clean any part.

• To clean the frying basket handle, remove it by squeezing the dring hooks and folding the handle into the basket until the handle bars are out of the brackets. Continue squeezing to remove both pegs from the bracket holes. After cleaning, reattach handle as instructed in BASKET HANDLE ASSEMBLY.

• CAUTION: Before moving or cleaning the appliance, wait until the hot oil has cooled completely. STORAGE

• Press the release button on the handle into the vertical position and lower than handle until it rests flush against the front of the fryer.9 ENGLISH NEED HELP? For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number on the cover of this book. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

(Applies only in the United States and Canada) What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica’s liability will not exceed the purchase price of product. For how long?

• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase. What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished. How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.

• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.

• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245. What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect

• Products that have been modified in any way

• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase

• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit

• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit

• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.) How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province. is a registered trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, USA Made and Printed in People’s Republic of China10 Veuillez lire et conserver ce guide d’entretien et d’utilisation.

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