Whirlpool AKT 326/IX Instruction for Use download pdf (Page 2)

COLD AREA

• The fryer is constructed with an ample cold area under

the heating element for the solid particles to settle. This

helps the oil to last longer and improves frying which will

appear uniform, without burnt spots.

SAFETY THERMOSTAT

• The appliance has a manually reset safety thermostat

which turns the appliance off when the temperature,

because of a fault, becomes too high. Should this happen,

please contact the After-Sales Service.

USING THE FRYER

• Check the level of oil or fat: it must be between the

minimum and maximum mark.

• Make sure that the heating element is completely

lowered.

• Turn the left knob to On position; the indicator light

switches on.

• Turn the thermostat control knob to the temperature

required; the temperature indicator light switches on.

• When the temperature indicator light switches off, the oil

or fat has reached the temperature set and the appliance

is ready to fry. The indicator light will switch on and off

during cooking.

• Before putting food into the basket dry it thoroughly

because the contact between the water and the hot oil

can lead to very dangerous splashes.

• Fill the basket with the food to be fried and lower it

slowly into the oil.

Warning: If the food is too wet, there will be violent and

dangerous foaming.

• When the food is cooked, take out the basket and rest it

on the support until the excess oil has drained off.

• Wipe away any overflow.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING SOLID FAT

Some frying fats solidify when they cool. Melt them as

follows:

• Make a hole in the fat down to the heating element.

• Switch the fryer on at 160°C for about 1 minute, then

turn the thermostat control knob to 0.

• Repeat this operation until the fat is completely melted.

Warning: Make absolutely sure that when dissolving the

fat, the heating element does not become red hot

because the fat could catch fire.

Important:

- Never switch the fryer on with the heating element

raised. If this happens by accident, never put the heating

element into the oil or fat before it has cooled down.

TIPS FOR CORRECT FRYING

- Each food has a recommended frying temperature which

should be respected, because if the temperature is too

low, the frying will result oily, while if the temperature is

too high, the food will be too crispy on the outside and

raw inside.

- Use a good special oil for frying. Do not use mixed seed

oil.

- Put the basket with the food to be fried into the oil only

when the oil is at the correct temperature (after the

temperature indicator light has gone out):

- Do not overfill the basket otherwise the oil temperature

will drop suddenly and the frying will be greasy and

uneven.

- Preferably use food of the same thickness. If the food is

too thick it cooks badly in the middle, even if it looks

good.

- Large items of food (chicken, whole fish, etc.) must be

turned half-way through cooking.

- Dry food carefully (e.g. potatoes) prior to frying.

- Fish, meat, vegetables and any food containing a lot of

water should be coated with bread crumbs or flour. Make

sure to shake off the excess of bread crumbs or flour.

- Do not salt food in the fryer.

- At the end of frying, remove the food from the basket: the

fatty vapours given off make the fried food soft.

- After cooking, filter the oil or fat for a few times and

change it frequently.

USING THE COVER

• Wait for the oil to cool down before covering the fryer

with the cover.

• To position the cover correctly, fold the basket handle

inwards (Fig. A).

• To reposition the handle, pull it outwards (Fig. B) until it

hooks into place (Fig. C).

Important:

If the oil catches fire, suffocate the flames immediately using

the fryer cover. Never use water, because this would cause

the flames to increase.

CHANGING THE FRYING OIL

• Periodically check the oil level, never let it drop below

theminimum.

• Change the oil regularly.

• If during cooking the oil smokes or smells bad it should be

changed completely.

EMPTYING THE TRAY

• Empty the tray when the oil has cooled down.

• To take out the tray, raise the heating element and lift the

tray using the handles. Pay attention to the drops of oil

when raising the heating element and dry them off

immediately.

• To empty the oil, hold the tray firmly and tip the oil out at

one corner.

• If you use fats which solidify, raise the heating element

before it solidifies.

TABLE OF COOKING TIMES

The values given below are indicative, in fact times and

temperatures can also vary depending on the quality of the

food.

N.B. As you get experienced with the use of the electric

fryer, you will be able to determine the best cooking for

each food.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning the fryer switch it off and wait for it to

cool down.

• Clean the outside with a cloth dampened with hot water

and soap or water and liquid detergent, without dirtying

the tray. To make cleaning operations easier, remove the

oil tray.

• Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with special

products.

• Do not use steel pads or products which are abrasive,

corrosive or chlorine based.

• Do not leave acid or alkaline substances (vinegar, salt,

lemon juice, etc.) on the fryer surfaces.

• The oil tray and the basket can be washed in the sink, but

they are better washed in the dishwasher.

• Clean the heating element very carefully using a dry cloth

or cloth dampened in water. Do not move the

temperature probe.

• Be careful that no water penetrates inside the appliance.

• Do not use steam jet cleaners because the humidity could

infiltrate into t he appliance making it dangerous.

WARNING

The fryer and the adjacent surfaces become very hot during

use and also there might be splashes of boiling oil.

Keep children away and be careful of oil splashes.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The oil does not heat up:

Check whether:

- The two indicator light have gone out. If there is no

power cut, it means that the safety thermostat has

operated. In this case call the After-Sales Service.

- The ON indicator light is on and the oil temperature

indicator light is off.

- The thermostat knob is set to “0”.

The oil overflows:

Check whether:

- The basket has been put into the oil too quickly.

- The oil level is higher than the maximum mark.

- There is too much food in the basket.

There are unpleasant smells:

- The oil or cooking fat is old and needs to be changed.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before contacting After-Sales Service:

• See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help

of the suggestions given in chapter

“TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE”.

If after the above checks the fault persists, contact the

nearest After-sales Service.

Please give:

• a brief description of the fault;

• the type and exact model of the hob;

• the service number (i.e., the number that follows the

word SERVICE on the rating plate, located under the

hob). The service number is also indicated on the

warranty booklet;

• your full address;

• your telephone number and area code.

If any repairs are required, please contact an authorised

After-sales Service (to guarantee that original spare parts will

be used and repairs carried out correctly).

Failure to comply with these instructions may compromise

the safety and quality of the product.

TABLE OF COOKING TIMES

Food to fry

Quantity

(grams)

Te m p .

(°C)

Time

(min.)

Fresh Food

Fried potato slices 800 180 6/8

Fresh breadcrumbed food

Cauliflower pieces 400/450 160 8/10

Aubergine slices 250/350 170 6/8

Courgette slices 250/300 160 6/8

Meatballs (about 7) 400 160 6/8

Chops 220 160 7/9

Fresh floured food

Squid 500 160 10/12

Sardines 500 160 10/12

Cuttlefish 500 160 10/12

Scallops 400 160 7/9

Sole 200 160 5/7

Frozen food

Potato croquettes 400 180 5/6

Fried potato slices 600 180 8/10

Floured cauliflower pieces 600 180 8

Floured aubergines 300 180 7

Floured courgettes 300 180 12

Floured mushrooms 350 180 7

Fish fingers 300 180 4/6

Breadcrumbed chops 300 180 12

Fig. A

Fig. C

Fig. B

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