Gaggenau VF 230-610 User's Manual
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1. Note To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the appliance it is forbidden to use high pressure or steam jet cleaning devices 12 Please clean the appliance thoroughly before operating it for the first time Cleaning the deep frying tub Take out the deep frying basket and tilt up the heating element Clamp the heating element onto the deep frying basket suspension Fig 16 Pour approximately four litres of water with detergent into the empty tub Tilt the heating element back into the frying tub and heat up the appliance to the fat melting stage The water is drained off through the oil drain valve which is located under the funnel shaped base of the deep frying tub as follows Unscrew the plastic cap from the drain valve and open the oil drain valve by turning the handle down Fig 17 Use a temperature resistant bucket with a capacity of at least 10 litres to collect the water Rinse the appliance with hot water and rub it dry Close the oil drain valve again turn the handle up and screw on the plastic cap Note The deep frying tub should not be treated with stainless steel cleaners or care agents because in most cases these are not neutral as far as foodstuffs are concemed Clean the cover and the deep frying basket suspension with hot rinsing detergent solution before operating the appliance for the first time and after every use Clean the deep frying basket i2. GAGGENAU GAGGENAU HAUSGERATE GMBH P O BOX 1002 50 80076 MUNCHI GERMANY 089 45 90 03 FAX 089 45 90 23 47 EN GAGGENAU 5551 McFADDEN AVENUE HUNTINGTON BI EACH CA 92649 USA 800 828 9165 FAX 714 901 0979 www gaggenau usa com
3. Operating and assembly instructions VF 230 610 Electric deep fryer VF 230 610 Preface Important safeguards Page 3 1 Important notes Page 4 5 1 1 For your safety Page 4 1 2 Operating for the first time Page 4 1 3 About use Page 5 2 Structure and operating principle Page 6 7 2 1 Structure of the appliance Page 6 2 2 Accessories Page 6 2 3 Operating principle Page 7 3 Operation Page 8 11 3 1 Switching on off Page 8 3 2 Fat melting stage Page 9 3 3 And this is how to deep fry Page 10 3 4 Operating the child lock Page ll 4 Cleaning and care Page 12 5 Draining the deep frying oil Page 13 6 Maintenance Page 14 I Practical tips Page 15 17 1 1 Cooking table Page 15 1 2 Recipes Page 16 7 3 Tips and tricks Page 17 Preface Deep frying with your new deep fryer will be even more fun than before Among other things the appliance offers you the following advantages a gentle fat melting stage thanks to exact electronic temperature control the surfaces of deep fried titbits can be closed so fast that deep frying oil or fat cannot penetrate into the food you are cooking This ensures that proteins vitamins and minerals are retained thanks to the novel installation method implemented installation is child s play To ensure that you will be able to use this appliance in all its diversity read through the operating and assembly instructions conscientiously before operating it for th
4. asket several times This prevents overflowing of the fat The following foodstuffs are suitable for x f deep frying small pieces of meat and fish Dab freshly deep fried food with a kitchen cloth vegetables potatoes pastries fruit and breaded Set the recommended temperature foodstuffs The surface will crust too fast if the frying fat is Do not deep fry very large quantities at once as too hot Its interior will remain raw though the fat would cool down too much a will take on too much fat if the fat is too If the fat is at the right temperature its pores will close swiftly when it is dipped in and proteins will form a protective crust So only a small amount of fat is able to penetrate into it Also dry freshly deep fried food with a kitchen cloth This reduces the amount of fat even more After cooling down close the lid This is necessary for safety reasons and prevents dirt from falling into the fat Would you have known With your deep fryer you have a possibility of preparing tasty meals As the result of the short heating up time valuable and vital nutrients such as vitamins and Valuable ingredients are retained and serve to minerals are retained protect your health During deep frying from 340 F oil and fat takes on neither an odour nor taste So you can deep fry fish and fruits straight after one another Residues bread crumb coating etc must be removed 17
5. ce 2 eggs 2 spring onions 80 g starch 100 ml whipped cream Salt pepper Preparation Wash the fish fillet dab it dry and cut it into small cubes Press out the lime Mix the lime juice and the soya sauce into the fish cubes and put this in the fridge Clean the spring onions Chop the onions Blanch the onion stem for 1 minute and then allow it to cool Remove 6 good leaves from the head of cabbage blanch them for 2 3 minutes and then allow them to cool Grind the thoroughly cooled fish fillet in a mixer In doing so add the cooled whipped cream bit by bit Season it with salt and pepper and place it back in the fridge Break the prawns out of their shells and remove the intestines Coarsely cube the prawns mix them with the chopped spring onions into the fish stuffing and place everything back in the fridge Remove the ribs from the China cabbage leaves and halve the leaves lengthwise Shape 12 balls out of the fish stuffing and place them on the cabbage leaves Shapes small bundles and tie them up with strips of spring onions Preheat the deep fryer to 330 Whip the eggs and tum the balls first in the eggs and then in starch Deep fry for 4 to 6 minutes at 330 16 Game skewers For 4 skewers Ingredients 300 g hare fillet 300 g deer fillet 12 shallots 12 small mushroom heads 4 slices of pineapple quartered 1 fresh mango in pieces Salt pepper Preparation Preheat the deep fryer to 350 C
6. ctions 1 Important notes 1 1 For your safety You must not operate the appliance if it is damaged The appliance must only be connected by an authorised specialist paying attention to the relevant regulations of the power supply companies and the regional construction regulations Observe the assembly instructions When connecting electrical appliances in the proximity of the deep fryer make sure that connecting cables do not come into contact with hot cooking surfaces As the user you yourself are responsible for maintenance and proper use in the household Only ever operate the appliance under supervision Please make sure never to heat up the deep fryer while it is empty Top up the oil or fat when the level drops below the minimum mark Risk of burns Caution The appliance gets hot during operation Keep it out of the reach of children Note to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the appliance it is forbidden to use high pressure or steam jet cleaning devices Isolate the appliance from the mains during every maintenance operation To do this remove the mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse Repairs may only be carried out by authorised electricians in order to guarantee the safety of the appliance No warranty claims can be lodged for any damage resulting from failure to observe these instructions Caution Fats and oils can ignite easily if they get overheated Keep naked lights away fr
7. e first time The instructions contain important notes on use installation and maintenance of the appliance You will find notes on Page 3 that you ought to observe before operating the appliance for the first time The chapters entitled Structure and operating principle and Operation will tell you all the things your deep fryer is capable of doing and how the appliance is operated Cleaning and care makes sure that your appliance will stay beautiful for a long time And now we wish you lots of fun with your deep fryer Important safeguards 1 Read All Instructions 2 To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over the heated surface units cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided If cabinet storage is to be provided the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches 127 mm beyond the bottom of cabinets 3 Important instructions a Ensure that this appliance is properly connected and grounded by a qualified electrician b Never use this appliance for warming or heating the room c Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliances are in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance d Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance e User Servicing Do not re
8. ing stage position As soon as an audible signal sounds turn the control knob to the left to the temperature you require During the melting process the lt gt heating symbol flashes on the display The appliance then heats up automatically to the selected temperature Important Owing to the low temperature in the cold oil zone fat that has not melted may remains in this zone You can start deep frying as soon as the lt gt heating symbol has gone off 3 3 And this is how to deep fry see also 7 1 Please observe our tips and tricks 10 Set the required temperature with the temperature control knob The required temperature has been reached as soon as the lt gt heating symbol goes off Important Only ever switch on the appliance after having placed deep frying fat or oil in the deep frying tub Deep frying fat must be melted see page 9 Briefly dip the deep frying basket into the hot fat or oil The optimum quantity is 3 3 5 1 of oil or 3 kg of fat Moist foods such as fish shellfish pieces of meat vegetables or fruit slices must be thoroughly dried Place the food in the deep frying basket and fry it The basket has a capacity of 500 g When the food is ready see Table 7 1 take out the deep frying basket and shake it lightly This will make sure that the fat or oil can drip of faster Note The deep frying times stated are only approximate values more or les
9. ls and fats They may overheat and burn easily Old soiled fat must be replaced if it becomes brown has an unpleasant smell and or smokes prematurely Fire risk If a fire should break out remove the mains plug and place the lid on the deep fryer Never extinguish with water Switch off the extractor hood immediately because the draught will otherwise intensify the fire The deep frying oil fat will foam over if foodstuffs that are too wet or if excessive quantities are inserted Risk of burns In the event of malfunctions first of all check the household fuses If the problem has nothing to do with the power supply please contact your specialist dealer or your local Gaggenau aftersales service Built in temperature protection prevents overheating of the appliance and of build in furniture Clean the appliance at regular intervals and also replace the deep frying oil or fat at regular intervals because soiling causes the deep frying oil or fat to become more easily ignitable Do not use the lid during deep frying The lid must only be placed over the deep fryer after it has cooled down fully Caution never use the glass cover of the steam cooker for the deep fryer 2 structure and operating principle 2 1 Structure of the appliance 1 Deep frying basket suspension 2 Foaming edge 3 Heating element 2300 W Panel 4 Display offering the following possibilities lt gt heating symbol Di
10. na dishwasher Clean operator controls with a moist cloth and gentle rinsing detergent only and wipe them dry with a soft dry cloth Do not use any abrasive sponges or abrasive or caustic cleaning agents Do not use any commercially available stainless steel cleaners as these may be aggressive to the printed markings Caution Risk of burns Water must not be allowed to drip into the hot fat 5 Draining the deep frying oil Draining the deep frying oil and fat Drain used oil only after it has cooled down Melt used fat at the melting stage In the cold oil zone the fat melts only slowly Use a temperature resistant bucket with a capacity of at least 10 litres to collect the oil fat Water that collects in the cold oil zone can also be drained by way of the oil drain plug The deep frying oil or fat is drained off through the oil drain valve which is located under the funnel shaped base of the deep frying tub First unscrew the plastic cap from the drain valve and open the drain valve by pulling the handle down Fig 18 Dispose of used oil and fat in accordance with local regulations 13 6 Maintenance The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply during all repair work If the appliance does not function correctly check the fuses first If the power supply is functioning correctly but your appliance still does not work please contact your Gaggenau dealer who will
11. om the appliance Fire risk Observe particular caution when working with water in the proximity of the warm appliance Explosion risk Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil e g French fries must only be prepared under constant supervision Caution Overgreased filters are a fire risk if the appliance is positioned under an extractor hood or adjacent to a hob ventilator The appliance cover must only be placed over the deep fryer after it has cooled down Risk of burns Technical modifications reserved 1 2 Operating for the first time Before operating the appliance for the first time please pay attention to the following notes Read through these instructions attentively before operating your appliance for the first time The appliance must be installed and connected by a specialist The rating plate for this appliance is included with the instructions on a separate sheet Store the rating plate in the same location as your operating and assembly instructions Remove the packaging from the appliance and dispose of it properly The packaging consists of foil and cardboard Pay attention to the fact that there are accessories in the base of the packaging Keep packaging elements away from children Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories before using them for the first time This will eliminate any newness smells and soiling see chapter entitled Cleaning and care Before ope
12. pair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recomended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician f Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units g Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher h Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surface may result in burns from steam Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth i Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite k Use extreme caution when moving the grease kettle or disposing of hot grease DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near heating elements may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seniosly injured Note To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the appliance it is forbidden to use high pressure or steam jet cleaning devices Save These Instru
13. provide you with the address and telephone number of your nearest manufacturer s authorized service agent or contact Gaggenau USA on 800 828 9165 Specify the appliance type see rating plate Repairs may only be carried out by authorised technicians in order to guarantee the safety of the appliance Unauthorised tampering with the appliance will invalidate any warranty claims Only ever use original spare parts deep fried food is still raw on the inside Reduce the temperature and extend the deep frying time the deep fried food no longer becomes the Use fresh oil or fat usual crispy brown the amp Limiter symbol appears on the display Switch off the appliance and allow it to cool down Contact Gaggenau aftersales service if the X Limiter symbol does not go off after some some time 14 1 Practical tips 1 1 Cooking table Item Temperature CF Snacks and hors d oeuvres Camembert breaded 320 Spring rolls 320 340 Depending on size Pears filled with Roquefort cheese 310 Turn frequently Flaky pasties e g filled with mushrooms mince or feta cheese 360 370 Depending on size Vegetables Various vegetable pasties vols au vent e g aubergine and zucchini slices oyster mush room Brussels sprouts sellery shces cauliflower florets mushroom heads pre cooked firm 350 360 Depending on cooked state and size deep fry without ba
14. rating the appliance for the first time make sure that the mains connection is in proper working order 1 3 About use The appliance is intended solely for use in the household and must not be put to any other uses Use the appliance to prepare meals only It must not be used to heat up the room in which it is installed Keep ventilation openings open doors extractor hoods and windows Do not store any combustible items inside the appliance During operation only ever leave the items you need inside the appliance Only ever use deep frying inserts deep frying baskets that are intended for the purpose The lt gt heating symbol in the control panel goes off as soon as the set temperature has been reached Return the Temperature knob to 0 after deep frying The appliance must not be operated empty i e without oil or fat do not use water If the appliance is operated empty it will switch off automatically and the XI limiter symbol will appear in the display If this is the case tum the Temperature knob to the 0 position Wait until the UX limiter symbol goes off again Note If the X limiter symbol appears in the display there may be many reasons for this see Structure and operating principle Top up oil or fat as soon as it is below the minimum level bottom marking Caution there is a risk of fires if the filling should drop below the bottom marking Observe caution with oi
15. s be between the two marking lines Fig 5 The food to be fried should always be completely covered by the deep frying oil or fat if this is impossible tum the food after half the frying time Any water contained in the food sinks to the bottom of the Gaggenau Electric Fryer into so called cold oil zone see 1 in Fig 6 This prevents the oil frothing over Also any particles of food which break away during frying fall through the basket and sink to this cold zone The lower temperature in this zone prevents the oil breaking down and considerably prolongs the time for which the oil or fat can be used The foaming edge see 2 in Fig 6 serves to limit the foam that occurs during deep frying Numerous safeguards serve to protect you Tum the Temperature knob back to 0 if the XI limiter symbol should appear on the display Possible causes No fat oil in the deep frying tub or not enough The deep fryer has been switched on with the tubular heating element tilted out The Xi limiter symbol goes off as soon as the temperature on the heating element drops below a critical value Pour fat oil into the deep frying tub The appliance can then be easily operated again 3 Operation 3 1 Switching on off Temperature knob The temperature can be set within the range from 270 380 F The fat melting stage can also be set Short time knob The short time can be set
16. s times and energy may be required depending on the condition of the food and your own personal taste Important Do not salt or spice the food above the deep fryer since this would flavour the oil or fat and consequently the next food fried 3 4 Operating the child lock Activating the child lock Turn the Short time control knob to the left to the minus position Hold the knob in this position Tum the Temperature control knob to any temperature on the right Turn the Temperature control knob back to the 0 position Tum the Short time knob back to the 0 position The symbol child lock flashes on the display Fig 14 You can now turn the Temperature control knob to any position without the appliance heating up Deactivating the child lock Tum the Short time control knob to the left to the minus position and hold the knob in this position Tum the Temperature control knob to any temperature on the right Tum the Short time control knob to the 0 position Tum the Temperature control knob to the 0 position The child lock symbol on the display goes off Fig 15 The appliance is now operable again 11 4 Cleaning and care Caution Risk of burns Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely before cleaning it Never switch on the fryer as long as the heating element is tilted up
17. sket Onion rings 200 g Vegetable strips e g carrots potatoes leek 100 200 g Potato croquettes homemade Meat 10 Meatballs 340 6 10 Scallop of veal breaded Viennese style 360 1 2 each side Cordon bleu pork 360 3 4 each side Chicken legs breaded 330 25 Turn once Pieces of ham in sparkling wine dough 360 3 4 Fish and seafood Fritto Misto 320 360 Deep fry fish at 320 F and meat at 360 F without basket Fish fillet breaded 320 Depends on size and type of fish King prawns in batter 360 Sweets Apple beignets 360 3 4 Deep fry without the basket Berlin style pancake 360 3 each side Doughnuts 340 2 each side Plum dumplings 350 5 Fruits wrapped in pastry e g pears grapes apricots strawberries pineapple slices bananas cherries peach and kiwi halves 360 2 3 Deep fry without the basket Schlosserbuben plum doughnuts 320 10 6 Shortbread 360 3 each side The values specified here are guide values which may differ depending on the condition of the food and personal taste Prepare deep frozen foodstuffs according to the information specified on the package 15 1 2 Recipes Fishballs in a cabbage jacket Ingredients 400 g fillet of cod 4 giant prawns 1 head of Chinese cabbage l lime 2 tablespoons soya sau
18. splay of the set temperature Display of the set short time US limiter symbol 5 Short time knob featuring the and options adjustment range from 1 to 90 minutes 6 Temperature knob adjustment range 270 380 F with fat melting stage 2 2 Accessories As standard your deep fryer comes with the following accessories Fig 4 deep frying basket FK 023 000 stainless steel cover You can order the following special accessories VV 200 000 connecting strip for combination with other Vario appliances VD 201 010 appliance cover 2 3 Operating principle Please inform your local Gaggenau aftersales service if the XI limiter symbol does not go off after a few minutes During deep frying the heat that is generated by the appliance is transmitted by the fat to the food you are cooking When this fast cooking method is employed a tasty crust is formed around the cooked food The deep frying temperature range lies between 320 and 360 F The maximum temperature is 380 F A higher temperature would result in a consistency change in the deep frying fat or oil The two marks on the rear of the deep fryer indicate the maximum and minimum levels for the deep frying oil or fat The oil fat level should alway
19. ut the prepared game into cubes of equal size Alternating with the vegetables and fruit skewer it on 4 skewers Deep fry for 3 to 4 minutes at 350 Then salt and pepper 1 3 Tips and tricks If you have large quantities of food to deep Remove ice from deep frozen foodstuffs Fill the fry you are advised to remove the basket from the basket outside of the deep fryer tub after 1 2 minutes to allow the oil or fat to assume the selected temperature faster The deep fried food will also become crisper Allow deep frozen fish to thaw slightly This will shorten the deep frying time and the fish will take on a lovely golden yellow colouring After every use of the deep fryer remove any resulting remainders of food from the oil or fat Peel zucchini and aubergines before coating them with bread crumbs The bread crumb Replace the deep frying oil or fat completely if coating will then adhere better the food you are deep frying no longer becomes crispy despite having set the correct temperature or if the oil or fat goes brown Cut into cutlets several times on the bone before deep frying them This facilitates uniform deep frying Only ever use fat for deep frying that is devoid of water and protein Such fats have a high smoking point This means that such a fat is a heat resistant fat Moist or frozen food leads to particularly hefty foaming of the fat when it is inserted Slowly lower the filled b
20. within a range from 1 minute to 90 minutes Fig 7 The appliance is not switched off by the short time reminder Switching on Tum the Temperature knob to the temperature you require The chosen temperature is shown on the display While the appliance is heating up the gt heating symbol will appear on the display Fig 8 Turn the Short time knob to the left or the right to set the short time you require Fig 9 The range that can be set is between 1 minute 01 and 90 mi nutes 90 The set time elapses on the display If you turn the knob fully to the left 90 appears in the display After a few seconds the chosen value is confirmed by an audible signal Note the short time reminder does not switch the appliance You can use the short time reminder even when the appliance is switched off Switching off Tum the Temperature knob to the 0 position Fig 10 The indication in the display goes off Exception X limiter symbol 3 2 Fat melting stage Place approximately 3 kg of crushed fat in the deep fryer Tum the Temperature control knob to the fat melting stage position on the right In this position the fat is melted slowly and overheating of the heating element and thus damaging of the appliance are prevented The lt gt heating symbol flashes on the display and 210 F is displayed or Tum the Temperature control knob to the right to the fat melt
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