instructions - Russell Hobbs
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1. 24 Don t use accessories or attachments unless we supply them 25 Don t use the fryer for anything other than heating cooking oil for deep frying 26 Don t use the fryer if it s damaged or malfunctions 27 If the cable is damaged return the fryer to avoid hazard household use only before using for the first time Clean the fryer to remove manufacturing dust grease etc preparation 1 Sitthe fryer on a stable level heat resistant surface at least 75cm 30 above the floor with at least 5cm 2 space all round it 2 Keep it away from cupboards curtains anything combustible and anything which might be damaged by heat or steam 3 With the basket in the fryer and the basket handle unfolded position the fryer so the basket handle doesn t extend up to or over the edge of the work surface where it might be caught accidentally when passing 4 Line a colander with kitchen paper to drain the food after frying 5 Fetch your oven gloves and use them They protect your hands from heat They protect them from drips and splashes too 4 filling caution if the fryer is hot steam will escape as the lid opens so stand back before pressing the lid button amp 6 Stand back and press the lid button S to open the lid 7 If the bowl is empty fill with liquid cooking oil to between the MIN 2 litres and MAX 2 5 litres marks If it already contains oil then check the level and top up as necessary 8 Don t use solid cooki2. damage the fryer If above the MAX mark hot oil may escape causing damage and injury 10 Sit the fryer on a stable level heat resistant surface at least 75cm above floor level 11 Leave a space of at least 5cm 2 all round the fryer 12 Position the fryer so that the basket handle doesn t extend up to or over the edge of the work surface where it might be caught accidentally when passing 13 Don t put the fryer beneath cupboards shelves or anything which could be damaged by the heat and steam it gives off Keep it away from curtains and other combustible materials 14 Keep the fryer and cable away from the edge of the work surface and out of reach of children the infirm and anyone under the influence of alcohol or other judgement affecting substance 15 Route the cable so it doesn t overhang and can t be tripped over or caught 16 Don t leave the fryer unattended while plugged in 17 Don t use the fryer with an external timer or remote control 18 Close the lid when cooking and when the oil is cooling 19 Don t put anything on top of the fryer while it s in use 20 Before using any aerosol spray in the kitchen or any part of the house where the spray might drift into the kitchen check that the lid is closed to avoid contaminating the oil 21 Keep the fryer and cable away from sources of heat 23 Unplug the fryer when not in use before moving and before cleaning let it cool down fully before cleaning or storing away
3. is old or contaminated replace it 64 Every time oil is heated it deteriorates 65 Every time food is put into it moisture particles of food and fat flour and spices from coatings water from frozen foods cause further deterioration 66 Particles blacken burn and stick to the next batch of food altering its look and taste Filtering can alleviate this a bit 67 Pre cooked and oven chips have a coating of oil from the pre cooking process This will thicken and discolour the oil in your fryer 11 68 If you fry coated foods often it s worth keeping two lots of oil one for coated foods and one for oil friendly foods Keep them in separate labelled containers 69 Even filtered oil will be past its best after 10 to 12 uses It may look OK but it ll already have affected the quality and taste of your food 70 As a rough guide if you notice a marked improvement in flavour after changing the oil you should have changed it earlier 71 Don ttop up oil that s past its best You re just wasting new oil 72 Switch off let the fryer cool down fully then remove the old oil clean the fryer and fill it with fresh new oil 73 Don t pour old oil down the sink or toilet This can cause blockages 74 Don t put it in the wheelie bin When the crusher on the dustcart operates it ll burst the container and the oil will spread over the street 75 Your Local Authority will have a depot where old oil can be taken for recycling or enviro
4. the lid sideways at an angle like a ladder against a wall to drain thoroughly 26 The underside of the lid should be facing the wall 27 Leave it in a warm kitchen for at least 12 hours to drain 28 Check that there is no moisture left in or around the lid before replacing it on the fryer 29 Moisture will make the hot oil foam and maybe even overflow reassembly 30 Before reassembly shake the lid to check whether there s any water still inside it If there is leave it to drain properly 31 Lower the lid into the lid mounts on the rear of the fryer 32 Slide the basket down into its mounts on the front of the fryer 33 Close the lid 34 Press the handle release button and lower the handle 35 Replace the filter with the black filter on top 36 Replace the filter cover and press down to secure it in place cable storage cable storage 37 You may wind the cable round the cable at rear storage at the rear of the fryer 38 Unwind the cable fully before use discolouration 39 With use the basket and element will discolour This is inevitable harmless and won t affect the operation of the fryer connection Earth green yellow The product must be earthed Use a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug Fit the green yellow wire to QD or E the blue to N the brown to L Fit the cord grip If in doubt call an electrician Don t use a non rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is fitted If you remove the wd plug dis
5. Russell Hobbs COLLECTION instructions handle release button 3 basket pouring lip lid mounts basket guides bowl lid button Max MAX Z L press to open MIN l n h on power light lan LEIS os thermostat light switch AS Q off temperature control Read the instructions and keep them safe If you pass the fryer on pass on the instructions too Remove all packaging but keep it till you know the fryer works important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions including 1 The fryer must only be used by a responsible adult Use and store it out of reach of children 2 Don t put the fryer in liquid don t use it in a bathroom CN near water or outdoors 3 Don t touch hot surfaces including the outside of the fryer use oven gloves 4 Don tlean or reach over the fryer while the oil is hot 5 Don t carry or pass anything through the space over or near the fryer if anything drops into the fryer hot oil will splash out 6 Don t try to move or carry the fryer if it contains hot oil Let it cool down fully first 7 Steam will billow out as you open the lid so stand well back before pressing the lid button amp 8 Raise and lower the basket with the lid closed 9 Don tuse the fryer without first filling with good quality cooking oil to between the MIN 2 litres and MAX 2 5 litres marks inside the bowl caution If the oil level is below the MIN mark you may
6. ctions on the package goujons 190 C 3 chops cutlets small large 170 C 10 15 scotch eggs 170 C 10 rissoles meat balls 190 C 6 Wiener schnitzel depending on thickness 170 C 3 8 fish frozen temp C time min You may fry pre coated fish follow the directions on the package plaice 190 C 5 6 fillets 170 C 10 15 goujons 190 C 3 scampi 170 C 3 5 fish cakes small 170 C 3 fish cakes medium large 170 C 4 5 whitebait 190 C 2 3 fish fresh temp C time min Fish has a high water content Dry with kitchen paper and coat before frying Use whole or cut into fillets cutlets or goujons fillets goujons scampi fish cakes 190 C 3 4 whitebait 190 C 12 poultry Only deep fry fresh or thawed poultry Coat in egg and breadcrumbs or batter Remove the skin for better results Allow time for poultry to cook to the centre A crisp golden exterior doesn t necessarily denote this so test before serving For frozen poultry product follow directions on the package goujons 170 C 4 drumsticks 170 C 14 15 croquettes 190 C 2 3 chicken in crumbs small 170 C 15 20 chicken in crumbs large 170 C 20 30 bread cakes fritters temp C time min ring doughnuts 190 C 2 pineapple banana or apple fritters 190 C 2 3 croutons diced bread 190 C 1 problems 63 If the oil foams and threatens to overflow there s too much food in the basket take some out the food is too moist dry it a bit and try again or the oil
7. finger under the end of the handle and Ln lift it through 90 degrees till it locks in the raised position This raises the basket out of the oil 13 Open the lid and lift it straight up and out of its mounts 14 Use the handle to lift the basket straight up out of its mounts in the front of the fryer the bowl 15 If you re using a funnel fit it to the oil container 16 Lift the fryer and pour the oil via the pouring lip into the container or funnel 17 If you re filtering at the same time you ll need to pour the oil a little at a time waiting till the last lot has filtered through before adding the next lot cleaning 18 To avoid the build up of jelly like deposits clean the fryer every few uses If you leave it too long solid layers of oil will build up 19 Wash the lid filter cover and basket in warm soapy water rinse thoroughly and leave to dry 20 Wipe the inside of the bowl with kitchen paper You may remove stubborn deposits with a dab of washing up liquid 21 If you use washing up liquid inside the bowl make sure you remove all trace of it or it ll taint your food 22 Wipe all other surfaces with a damp cloth 13 d 4 dishwasher 23 You may wash the basket in a dishwasher 24 If you use a dishwasher the harsh environment inside the dishwasher will affect the surface finishes The damage should be cosmetic only and should not affect the operation of the fryer drying the lid 25 After washing stand
8. is trapped forever f so your food is soggy 50 That s only half the story 51 When you put food into the fryer you should see bubbles 52 This is steam formed when the moisture inside the food heats up 53 This steam normally prevents oil from soaking into the food 54 If the food heats up slowly there s not enough steam so more oil soaks into the food so it gets even soggier the right way 55 Bring the oil to the ideal frying temperature 56 Put a single layer of cold food into the basket You ve got an extra 896 of the original mass so the temperature only drops a little 57 The thermostat turns the element on and bring the whole mass back up to frying temperature very quickly 7 58 Steam forms inside the food keeping the oil out 59 The food cooks uniformly firm and crisp coatings 60 Coat all foods except those high in starch like potatoes and doughnuts The coating protects the food helps prevent juices leaking into the oil and gives a crisp tasty result Generally coatings won t stick to frozen foods seasoned flour 61 Thicker coatings don t stick well to wet damp foods so coat them first in seasoned flour Use on its own to coat small whole oily fish like whitebait egg and breadcrumbs 62 Popular on fish chicken and scotch eggs it gives an attractive crisp crunchy exterior Ideal for foods that are to be served cold as it stays crisp for hours e coat in seasoned flour to dry the food dip in beate
9. ltry and any derivatives mince burgers etc till the juices run clear Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout chips french fries Use a chipping potato like King Edward Cara Maris Piper Romano or Desir e Peel cut rinse drain and dry thoroughly Don t put more than two layers of chips in the basket at a time For best results fry in two stages stage 1 fry for 5 10 minutes depending on quantity at 170 C When the chips reach pale gold and the outside is firm lift the basket out of the oil and let the chips drain and cool 9 stage 2 fry for 2 4 minutes at 190 C When golden brown and crisp remove from the oil and drain in a colander lined with kitchen paper frozen chips french fries Follow the directions on the package other vegetables Many vegetables may be deep fried onion rings mushrooms cauliflower florets They can be fried from fresh or frozen and should be coated frozen food small pieces in batter breadcrumbs etc Frozen food cools oil quickly so fry a single layer at a time Keep the pieces apart or they ll stick together Shake off excess ice or water before adding the food to the oil Usethe highest temperature setting and lower the basket slowly into the oil to reduce foaming For pre packed food follow the instructions on the package meat Only deep fry fresh thawed meat Coat in egg and breadcrumbs or batter For frozen meat products follow dire
10. n egg then in breadcrumbs repeat till fully coated press well then shake off any excess Fresh breadcrumbs give a rough appearance Make dry raspings or breadcrumbs by baking scraps of bread till golden then crush or process to a fine crumb basic batter 100g self raising flour pinch of salt cold water Just before it s needed mix the salt and flour with enough water to form a smooth cream that will coat the back of a spoon basic fritter batter 100g self raising flour 5ml 1tsp cooking oil pinch of salt cold water Sift the flour and salt into a bowl Stir in the oil Just before it s needed stir in enough water to form a smooth batter 8 posh fritter batter 100g plain flour 1 egg separated 150ml liquid 15ml 1tbsp cooking oil pinch of salt Sift the flour and salt into a bowl Stir in the egg yolk then the liquid Beat in the oil Just before it s needed whisk the egg white and fold into the batter crispy Chinese batter 75g cornflour 1 large egg 10ml 2tsp baking powder 5ml 1tsp cooking oil good pinch of salt cold water Mix the egg cornflour salt and oil with enough cold water to form a creamy base on which to add either egg and breadcrumbs or batter It helps to hold the other coatings firmly to the food frying times Use these times purely as a guide Check that food is cooked through before serving If in doubt cook it a bit more Chips and other veg should be crisp Cook meat pou
11. ng oil fat butter margarine or olive oil Olive oil generally contains too much water and it s smoking point is a bit low for deep frying Buy a good quality liquid cooking oil suitable for deep frying like sunflower or corn oil 9 Don t mix oils of different types as they ll have different temperature characteristics heating the oil 10 Close the lid before you start to heat the oil 11 Check that the switch is off press O 12 Plug the fryer into a wall socket switch the socket on if it s switchable 13 Turn the temperature control to the required temperature 14 Press to switch on 15 The power light will come on 16 The thermostat light will come on to show the fryer is heating up then cycle on and off as the thermostat operates 17 When the thermostat light goes out the fryer has reached the set temperature and you can start frying prepare the food 18 Cut food into uniformly sized pieces 19 Coat wet food e g fish fruit with flour crumbs batter etc 20 Don t defrost food in the fryer Any food other than pre cooked quick frozen foods e g scampi in breadcrumbs chicken pieces in batter must be fully defrosted before putting into the fryer 21 When frying pre packed or pre cooked frozen foods follow the instructions on the packet 22 Before frying raw vegetables e g chips dry them with kitchen paper or a tea towel 5 loading the basket 23 Put a finger under the end of the handle and lift i
12. nmentally friendly disposal thermal cut out 76 The deep fryer is fitted with a thermal cut out If it overheats and the thermostat fails to switch off the thermal cut out will cut the power to the element This is not self resetting If the thermal cut out operates get in touch with Customer Service Department so that the cause may be investigated and rectified repaired as appropriate care and maintenance 1 Unplug the fryer when not in use before moving and before cleaning 2 Let it cool down fully before cleaning and before storing away 3 If you intend to move the fryer without emptying it take care it ll be heavy 4 Don t put the deep fryer in water or any other liquid 5 Don t put the deep fryer in a dishwasher 6 Don t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or solvents 12 7 Cover the work surface generously with kitchen paper at least three layers thick 8 You ll need a suitable container 5 litre for the used cooking oil If the container isn t wide necked use a wide necked funnel 9 If you want to filter the oil at the same time support a fine sieve over a wide necked container or fit the funnel with a filter paper 10 Press the latch on the filter cover in towards lath the cover then lift the cover out of the top of filter the lid c cover 11 Remove the filter don t wash it just leave it A to dry out If it s been used more than about S 7 a 60 times replace it with a fresh one CIV 12 Put a
13. pose of it blue wheelie bin symbol To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic goods appliances marked with this symbol mustn t be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste but recovered reused or recycled replacement filters 1 Have the Model No to hand as we won t be able to help you without it It s on the rating plate usually underneath the fryer 2 Ring 0845 658 9700 or email servicegsaltoneurope com for prices then purchase replacements using VISA or MASTERCARD service If you ring Customer Service please have the Model No to hand as we won t be able to help you without it It s on the rating plate usually underneath the product The product isn t user serviceable If it s not working read the instructions check the plug fuse and main fuse circuit breaker If it s still not working consult your retailer If that doesn t solve the problem ring Customer Service they may be able to offer technical advice If they advise you to return the product to us pack it carefully include a note with your name address day phone number and what s wrong If under guarantee say where and when purchased and include proof of purchase till receipt Send it to Customer Service Salton Europe Ltd Failsworth Manchester M35 0HS email service saltoneurope com telephone 0845 658 9700 local rate number guarantee Defects affecting product functionalit
14. sket straight up out of its mounts in the front of the fryer 37 Empty the food into the colander to drain further before serving 38 Return the empty basket to the fryer align the tab in front of the handle with the slot in the front of the fryer and slide the basket down into its mounts in the front of the fryer 6 39 Don t lower the basket while the lid is open The lid is there to protect you from the hot oil 40 Close the lid and press down till the latch clicks into place 41 Press the handle release button and lower the handle slowly This will lower the basket into the oil 42 Finished unplug the fryer and let it cool before cleaning 43 Continue frying check the oil level and top up as necessary frying guide the wrong way 44 Bring the oil to the ideal frying temperature 45 Fill the basket to the rim You ve got an extra 2596 of the original mass sharing the heat so the temperature plummets 46 The thermostat recognises this turns the element on and tries to bring the whole mass up to frying temperature This takes time 47 The oil being a liquid heats up fairly uniformly 48 The food as it s solid heats up from the outside in 49 The heat causes a skin to form on the outside of the food a the skin prevents moisture leaving the food b so it takes even longer for the food to reach temperature C so the skin gets thicker d so it becomes even more difficult for the moisture to escape e so some of the moisture
15. t through about 90 degrees till it locks This raises the basket out of the oil caution steam will escape as the lid opens so stand back before pressing the lid button 24 Stand back and press the lid button G3 to open the lid 25 Put the prepared food pieces in the basket 26 Try not to put more than two layers of food in the basket If you need to fry more do it in batches 27 Close the lid and press down till the latch clicks locking it shut frying the food 28 Press the handle release button and lower the handle slowly This will lower the basket into the oil 29 The oil will foam as it comes into contact with water from the food As long as the foam doesn t threaten to overflow the bowl this should not be a cause for alarm 30 If the foam threatens to overflow the bowl raise the handle to lift the basket out of the oil then turn to problems on page 11 31 Stay in the kitchen while the fryer is plugged in and keep an eye on the frying process 32 Don t lean or reach over the fryer while the oil is hot done 33 When the food has cooked press to switch off 34 Put a finger under the end of the handle and lift it through about 90 degrees till it locks This raises the basket out of the oil caution steam will escape as the lid opens so stand back before pressing the lid button 35 Stand back and press the lid button amp to open the lid 36 Put on an oven glove then use the handle to lift the ba
16. y appearing within one year of purchase will be corrected by replacement or repair provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions Your statutory rights are not affected Documentation packaging and product specifications may change without notice online www russellhobbs co uk for more products 16 550 334
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