User guide

DFPSS19
Deep Fryer

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................. 1
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION.............................................................................. 2
CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................... 3
Lid and basket.......................................................................................... 3
Control unit.............................................................................................. 3
Oil pan...................................................................................................... 3
Base.......................................................................................................... 3
Reassembly and storage........................................................................... 3
UNPACKING..................................................................................................... 4
PLACEMENT..................................................................................................... 4
CONTROLS AND FEATURES............................................................................... 5
OPERATION...................................................................................................... 6
First use.................................................................................................... 6
Which food items can be cooked?............................................................. 6
Preparing meat items............................................................................... 6
Preparing fish........................................................................................... 6
Preparing vegetables................................................................................ 6
Preparing fruit.......................................................................................... 6
Assembling the basket handle.................................................................. 6
Assembling the fryer................................................................................ 7
Filling the fryer with oil............................................................................ 7
Pre-heating the fryer................................................................................ 7
Cooking food............................................................................................ 8
Check cooking progress............................................................................ 8
When the food is cooked.......................................................................... 8
After use................................................................................................... 8
COOKING TIMES............................................................................................... 9
RESET SWITCH................................................................................................. 9
Resetting the reset switch........................................................................ 9
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 9
Warranty......................................................................................................... 9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please follow all the precautions listed
below for safety and to reduce the risk of
fire, injury or electrical shock.
Read all the instructions and retain them.
During and after use parts of the appliance
are HOT. Do not touch areas such as the
metal surface of the frying well until they
are cool.
Unplug the fryer from the mains after use
and allow it to cool before handling or
cleaning any parts.
The oil or fat in the deep fryer will stay hot
for some time after use. Do not move the
fryer until it is completely cool. To lift the
appliance, use the handle grips at the sides.
Do not touch hot surfaces, use oven gloves.
Do not pour oil out of the deep fryer when
the oil and the appliance are hot. Allow
them to cool first. This can take at least 3
hours depending on ambient temperatures
and the oil temperature.
Never connect the deep fryer to the
electricity supply without placing the oil in
the tank.
Never operate the fryer when the oil in the
tank is above the maximum or below the
minimum mark. The minimum amount of
oil is 2.5 litres. The maximum is 3.0 litres.
Do not fully immerse the element of the
deep fryer in water or liquids.
Follow the cleaning instructions fully!
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Do not place the deep fryer on or near a hot
gas or electric burner or near a heated oven
or allow it to touch curtains, wall coverings,
clothing, dish towels or other flammable
materials during use.
Ensure there is ample clearance around and
above the appliance so you can work safely.
Use the fryer on stable heat-resistant
surfaces.
Do not exposed the fryer to direct sunlight.
Operate the fryer with the controls facing
you. Do not reach across the appliance while
it is operating or when it is hot.
Never leave the deep fryer unattended when
it is connected to the electricity supply.
Make sure that the power cable does not
touch any hot surface or overhang a table
edge.
Do not use the deep fryer outdoors.
Do not place the fryer under any overhead
cupboards when in use.
Do not use attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not use the deep fryer with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance, or frying
basket has malfunctioned or is damaged.
Seek expert advice.
Do not use extension leads with kitchen
equipment - they increase the risk of
accidents.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The appliance is not intended to be
controlled by an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
If you are using solid fat, melt this gently in
a separate pan and pour it into the oil tank
before switching on. Do not melt solid fat in
the fryer by placing it in the basket or you
may damage the appliance.
Always dry food before frying as moist
foods cause excess foaming and spattering.
Even small amounts of water may cause the
oil to spatter.
Never overload the frying basket. If too
much food is fried at the same time, the
food will not get crisp and may cause excess
foaming and spattering.
After completion of frying permit the food
to drain before removing the basket.
Renew cooking oil regularly. Used oil may
contain contaminants, these may lower
smoking temperatures and cause excess
foaming and spattering.
This appliance is for household use. Do not
use for any purpose not expressly specified
in this manual.
There are no user serviceable parts in your
deep fryer. Unauthorised dismantling or
servicing will void the product warranty.
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 this appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when an
appliance is used near children.
Children should not operate or be
encouraged to play with this appliance.
Parents must warn children not to touch hot
appliance parts.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Before using this appliance ensure that
the voltage of your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the appliance.
The means of disconnecting this appliance
from the mains supply is the mains plug.
This should be unobstructed and readily
operable at all times
This appliance must be earthed.
BURNS CAN OCCUR FROM
TOUCHING HOT METAL PARTS OR
HOT OIL. EXERCISE CARE WHEN
HANDLING!

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CARE AND CLEANING
Never clean the deep fryer with scourers, abrasive pads or Base
chemicals. • The base can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a
Never immerse the control unit, base or oil pan in water or any mild detergent solution.
other cleaning solution. • Wipe over with a dry cloth.
The deep fryer components are not dishwasher safe. • Allow the base to dry completely before reassembly.
• Disconnect the deep fryer from mains power and ensure
Reassembly and storage
it has cooled completely before cleaning it.
• Place the oil pan in the base.
Lid and basket • Fit the control unit.
• Lift off the lid and take out the basket. • If you plan to store the oil in the oil pan ready for use,
• The lid and basket can be hand-washed in a mild return the strained oil to the oil pan.
detergent solution. • Place the lid over the oil pan.
• Allow all the components to dry thoroughly before • The power cable can be loosely coiled and tucked into the
reassembling. back of the control unit for storage.
Control unit • Store the deep fryer in a safe, cool place out of the reach
• Lift the control unit off the base. of children and pets.
• Wipe excess oil from the control unit and element with
paper towels.
• The control unit and element can now be cleaned with a
cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
• Wipe over with a dry cloth.
• Allow the control unit to dry completely before
reassembly.
Oil pan
• Lift the oil pan out of the base.
• If you plan to re-use the oil, prepare a clean container and
a strainer.
NOTE: After cleaning, oil may be stored in the deep fryer for
future use.
• Pour the oil into the container from the corner of the oil
pan through the strainer.
• The oil pan can now be cleaned with a cloth dampened
with a mild detergent solution.
The enamel oil pan should not be immersed in water or
other cleaning solutions.
• Wipe over with a dry cloth.
• Allow the oil pan to dry completely before reassembly.

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UNPACKING PLACEMENT
Unpack the deep fryer components from the carton. • Place the deep fryer securely on a table or work-surface
Retain the carton and packing for future use. If you have to within easy reach of a power outlet.
dispose of the carton and packing, please do so responsibly. • Ensure that the deep fryer is located out of the reach of
The carton should contain - children.
1 x DFPSS19 Deep fryer including - • Never place the deep fryer under a cupboard or
1 x Deep fryer base. overhanging surface. Exposure to heat from the appliance
may damage the surface or cause a fire hazard.
1 x Oil pan.
• If the deep fryer is standing on a heat-sensitive surface, a
1 x Basket.
heat-proof mat will be necessary.
1 x Handle for the basket.
• Ensure that no combustible items such as paper towels
1 x Lid.
etc are placed near the deep fryer when operational.
1 x Control unit with heating element.
• Oil may spray from the food while cooking. Choose a
1 x Owner’s handbook. location where this will not be a problem.

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
In the diagram below the lid has been removed and the basket
has been raised out of the oil to hook on the oil pan.

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1. Lid handle 8. Base

2. Lid 9. Handle
3. Temperature control 10. Basket hook
4. Power/Temperature indicator 11. Basket handle
5. Control unit 12. Basket
6. Oil pan 13. Reset button
7. Element (attached to the control unit)

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OPERATION
First use Assembling the basket handle
Before cooking food in your deep fryer you should Follow the Before assembling the fryer you should fit the handle to the
cleaning instructions in the CARE AND CLEANING section to basket.
clean the component parts and remove any manufacturing • Squeeze the handle supports together.
residue. • With the handle tilted forwards, fit the ends of the
NOTE: Never immerse the deep fryer in water for cleaning. handle supports into the basket loops as shown.
NOTE: When first used there may be a little smoke and a hot
smell from the deep fryer. This is normal and will subside with
further use.
Which food items can be cooked?
Many food items are suitable for deep-frying including meat,
fish, prawns, vegetables and fruit.
Preparing meat items
• Meat items may include poultry cuts, meatballs,
sausages, crispy bacon etc. For best results, use boneless
meat or poultry, meat with bones may not cook
thoroughly close to the bone.
• Meat may be cooked with no coating, battered, or rolled
in a seasoned coating.
Preparing fish
• Clean, bone and fillet the fish as necessary.
• The fish may be battered or coated with seasoned flour
before cooking. • Pull the handle backwards firmly to lock it onto the
Preparing vegetables basket at the points shown.
• Wash, peel and slice the vegetables as required.
Experiment a little to find the best cuts for different
vegetables. Cutters are available that will easily cut Pull backwards
potatoes etc into chips.
• Cut strips of vegetables may be battered if preferred.
Preparing fruit
• Fruit is best prepared in larger slices or chunks. Battered Locked
whole bananas and slices of pineapple or apple make
great deep-fried fritters. Locked

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OPERATION
Assembling the fryer Pre-heating the fryer
• Place the oil pan in the base. Always pre-heat the fryer before use.
• Locate the two slots at the back of the base. • Set the temperature control fully anti-clockwise to the
minimum position.
• Take the power cord out of its storage pocket in the back
of the control unit.
• Connect the power cord to a convenient mains outlet.
The Power/Temperature indicator will light green.
• Set the Temperature control to the heat setting you want
to use.
The Power/Temperature indicator will light red and the oil
will begin to heat.
When the oil reaches working temperature the Power/
Temperature indicator will switch to green. The fryer is now
ready to use.
In use, the Power/Temperature indicator will switch from
green to red as the fryer maintains the temperature of the
oil.

• Slide the guide rails on the control unit into the slots.
• The control unit will drop into place.
The element should sit in the bottom of the oil pan.
NOTE: There is a safety cutout that prevents the control unit
from operation unless it has been correctly fitted.
• Place the basket in the oil pan.
• Place the lid over the basket.
Filling the fryer with oil
• Remove the fryer lid.
• Lift out the basket.
• Pour the oil directly into the oil pan.
There are maximum and minimum levels marked on the
inside of the oil pan. Fill with oil to a level between the MAX
(3.0L) and MIN (2.5L) marks.
NOTE: Oil should be replaced after 6 to 8 times of use and on
a more regular basis when frying fish or heavily battered
food. This will help to avoid oil splashing in case of moisture
trapped at the bottom of the pan.

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OPERATION
Cooking food When the food is cooked
• Prepare your food, batters and coatings before switching • Set the temperature control fully anti-clockwise to the
on the fryer. minimum position.
• Remove the lid and hook the basket over the oil pan in • Hook the basket in the raised position.
the raised position. Allow the food to drain while in this position.
• Transfer the cooked food to a warm plate or dish lined
with kitchen paper to absorb any remaining oil.
• If you are cooking another batch, cover the first and keep
it warm.
After use
• Disconnect the deep fryer from the mains and allow it to
cool completely.
• Follow the instructions in the Care and Cleaning section
to clean the deep fryer.

• Place the food in the basket.

CAUTION: Always use metal tongs or other utensils to
transfer food to/from the basket. Never use fingers, plastic
or wooden utensils.
The food should be as dry as possible. Water dripping into
the oil will cause it to spit and splash.
Never fill the basket by more than half capacity. If you have
more food to cook, cook in batches and keep previously
cooked food warm.
Potato chips tends to contain more moisture and should be
cooked in smaller batches.
• Check that the temperature control is set correctly.
• Un-hook the basket and lower it slowly into the oil.
• Place the lid over the oil pan.
• Start a kitchen timer set for the cooking time.
Check cooking progress
• Towards the end of the cooking time, remove the lid,
hook the basket in the raised position and check cooking
progress.
If you are cooking larger items, particularly meat, you
should remove a larger piece from the basket and use
a meat thermometer or cut into it to check it is cooked
thoroughly.

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COOKING TIMES
The table below shows some temperature settings and approximate cooking times that will help you get started with deep frying in
your fryer.
Adjust to suit quantities, portion sizes and individual taste.
Food Weight Temperature Time
Fresh chips 450g 190°C 9-11 minutes
Frozen chips 500g 190°C 9-11 minutes
Fish 300g 150°C 4-5 minutes
Whitebait Sufficient to cover the basket area 190°C 2-3 minutes
Fresh cod or haddock in batter 260g 190°C 3-4 minutes
Frozen cod or haddock in batter 260g 190°C 3-4 minutes
Frozen plaice 600g 190°C 12-18 minutes
Frozen hamburgers 4 (qty) 150°C 10-11 minutes
Chicken portions (breadcrumbed) 600g 170°C 6-7 minutes
Fresh crumbed chicken drumsticks 5 (qty) 170°C 10-11 minutes
Frozen veal escalopes 500g 170°C 10-11 minutes

RESET SWITCH Warranty

This deep fryer is fitted with a safety switch to protect against
overheating. If you inadvertently switch on the deep fryer with
no oil in the oil pan, the element will overheat and the safety
switch will trip, switching off the power.
The reset switch is located on the control unit, #13 on the
drawing on page 5.
Resetting the reset switch
• Disconnect the deep fryer from mains power.
• Allow the deep fryer to cool for 30 minutes.
• Using the tip of a ball pen, press the reset switch.
The deep fryer can now be used.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply...................................220-240V~, 50Hz
Power consumption.........................1765-2100W
Capacity...........................................3.0L max.
Weight.............................................2.47kg
IMPORTANT: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the
original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no way
affects your consumer rights.
UK: Waste electrical products /batteries
should not be disposed of with household
waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for
your nearest facilities.
See www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for
details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products/batteries should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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