Russell Hobbs 18238 deep fryer
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1. 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 Russell Hobbs Ltd Fir Street Failsworth Manchester M35 OHS email service russellhobbs com telephone 0845 658 9700 local rate number guarantee Defects affecting product functionality 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 12 550 7722. Russell Hobbs CT 2 Russell Hobbs 440 420 es 430 80 440 460 A C instructions squeeze ca clips uprights int handle xa NN SS oil level marks inside bowl MAX MIN thermostat light temperature control slots slid grip Read the instructions keep them safe pass them on if you pass the fryer on Remove all packaging but keep it in case you ever need to return the fryer 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 near water or N outdoors 3 Don t touch hot surfaces including the outside of the fryer use oven gloves 4 Don t lean 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 opening 8 Don t use the fryer without first filling with good quality cooking oil to between the MIN 450ml and MAX 900ml marks inside the bowl caution If the oil level is below the MIN mark you may damage the fryer If above the MAX mark hot oil may escape causing damage an
3. d injury 9 Sit the fryer on a stable level heat resistant surface at least 75cm above floor level 10 Leave a space of at least 5cm 2 all round the fryer 11 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 12 Don t put the fryer under cupboards shelves or anything that might be damaged by heat or steam Keep it clear of combustible materials like curtains or drapes 13 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 14 Route the cable so it doesn t overhang and can t be tripped over or caught 15 Don t leave the fryer unattended while plugged in 16 Don t use the fryer with an external timer or remote control 17 Close the lid when cooking and when the oil is cooling 18 Don t put anything on top of the fryer while it s in use 19 Before using an aerosol spray in the kitchen or anywhere that the spray might drift into the kitchen check that the lid is closed to avoid contaminating the oil 20 Keep the fryer and cable away from sources of heat 21 Unplug the fryer when not in use before moving and before cleaning let it cool down fully before cleaning or storing away 22 Don t use accessories or attachments unless we supply them 23 Don t use the fryer for anything other than hea
4. e cleaning agents or solvents 6 Cover the work surface generously with paper towel at least three layers thick 7 You ll need a suitable container 2 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 Use the grip to open the lid 11 Use the handle to lift the basket up and out of the fryer emptying the bowl 12 If you re using a funnel fit it to the oil container 13 Pour the oil from the side or rear of the bowl into the container or funnel don t pour from the front or you may get in on the controls 16 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 17 To avoid the build up of jelly like deposits it s best to clean the deep fryer after every few uses If you leave it too long solid layers of oil will build up 18 Wash the basket in warm soapy water rinse thoroughly and leave to air dry 19 Wipe all other surfaces with a damp cloth 20 If the bowl is empty you may squeeze the upright parts of the handle to free them from the clips and swing the handle down into the basket for ease of storage dishwasher 21 You may wash the basket in a dishwasher but we don t recommend this 22 If you use a dishwasher the harsh environmen
5. er towel or a tea towel 4 loading the basket caution Steam will billow out as you open the lid so stand well back IN 21 Stand back and use the grip to open the lid 22 Use the handle to lift the basket out of the oil 23 Put the prepared food pieces in the basket 24 Try not to put more than two layers of food in the basket If you need to fry more do itin batches 25 Lower the basket slowly into the oil 26 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 27 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 8 28 Close the lid the slots in the lid go over the handle wires frying the food 29 Stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on the frying process 30 Don t lean or reach over the fryer while the oil is hot 31 Wait till the food has cooked empty the basket 32 Unplug the fryer from the wall socket switch the socket off first if it s switchable caution Steam will billow out as you open the lid so stand well back 33 Put on an oven glove 34 Stand back and use the grip to open the lid 35 Use the handle to lift the basket out of the oil 36 Hold the basket over the fryer for a few seconds to let it drain 37 Empty the food into the colander to drain further before serving 38 If you ve finished leave the dryer to cool dow
6. ickness 170 C 3 8 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 59 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 is old or contaminated replace it 60 Every time oil is heated it deteriorates 61 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 62 Particles blacken burn and stick to the next batch of food altering its look and taste Filtering can alleviate this a bit 63 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 64 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 labe
7. ined with paper towel 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 e Frozen food cools oil quickly so fry a single layer at a time e Keep the pieces apart or they ll stick together e Shake off excess ice or water before adding the food to the oil e Use the highest temperature setting and lower the basket slowly into the oil to reduce foaming e For pre packed food follow the instructions on the package 7 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 paper towel 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 1 2 meat Only deep fry fresh thawed meat Coat in egg and breadcrumbs or batter For frozen meat products follow directions 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 th
8. lled containers 65 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 66 As a rough guide if you notice a marked improvement in flavour after changing the oil you should have changed it earlier 67 Don t top up oil that s past its best You re just wasting new oil 68 Switch off let the fryer cool down fully then remove the old oil clean the fryer and fill it with fresh new oil 69 Don t pour old oil down the sink or toilet This can cause blockages 70 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 71 Your Local Authority will have a depot where old oil can be taken for recycling or environmentally friendly disposal thermal cut out 72 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 and leave it to cool down fully 2 If you intend to move the fryer without emptying it take care it ll be heavy 3 Don t put the fryer in water or any other liquid 4 Don t put the fryer in a dishwasher 5 Don t use harsh or abrasiv
9. n before cleaning 39 If you want to fry another batch of food check the oil level and top up as necessary frying guide the wrong way 40 Bring the oil to the ideal frying temperature 41 Fill the basket to the rim You ve got an extra 25 of the original mass sharing the heat so the temperature plummets 42 The thermostat recognises this turns the element on and it tries to bring the whole mass back up to frying temperature This takes time 43 The oil being a liquid heats up fairly uniformly 44 The food as it s solid heats up from the outside in 45 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 is trapped forever f so your food is soggy 46 That s only half the story 47 When you put food into the fryer you should see bubbles 48 This is steam formed when the moisture inside the food heats up 49 This steam normally prevents oil from soaking into the food 50 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 51 Bring the oil to the ideal frying temperature 52 Put a single layer of cold food into the basket You ve got an extra 8 of the original mass so the temperature only drops a little 53 The element bri
10. ngs the whole mass back up to frying temperature very quickly 54 Steam forms inside the food keeping the oil out 55 The food cooks uniformly firm and crisp coatings 56 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 57 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 58 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 beaten egg then breadcrumbs repeat till fully coated press well then shake off any excess e Fresh breadcrumbs give a rough appearance Make dry breadcrumbs or raspings 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 f
11. ontains too much water and it s smoking point is a bit low for deep frying c 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 use the grip before you start to heat the oil 11 Move the temperature control to the temperature you need the marked range is 80 C to 190 C 12 Put the plug into a wall socket switch the socket on if it s switchable 13 The thermostat light will glow to show that the fryer is heating up 10 15 minutes 14 It ll go out when the correct temperature is reached then cycle on and off as the thermostat works to maintain the temperature 14 When it reaches the correct temperature the thermostat light will go out then it ll cycle off and on as the thermostat works to maintain the temperature 15 When the thermostat light goes out you can start frying prepare the food 16 Cut food into uniformly sized pieces 17 Coat wet food e g fish fruit with flour crumbs batter etc 18 Don t defrost food in the fryer Any food other than pre cooked quick frozen foods e g frozen chips scampi in breadcrumbs chicken pieces in batter must be fully defrosted before putting into the fryer 19 When frying pre packed or pre cooked frozen foods follow the instructions on the packet 20 When frying raw vegetables e g chips dry them with pap
12. orm a smooth batter 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 oil and enough cold water to form a creamy base on which to add either egg and breadcrumbs or batter It holds the other coatings on 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 poultry 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 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 stage 2 fry for 2 4 minutes at 190 C When golden brown and crisp remove from the oil and drain in a colander l
13. t inside the dishwasher will affect the surface finishes The damage should be cosmetic only and should not affect the operation of the fryer discolouration 23 With use the basket and bowl will discolour This is inevitable harmless and won t affect the operation of the fryer 11 connection Earth green yellow The product must be earthed It has a 13A BS1362 fuse in a 13A BS1363 plug To replace the plug fit the green yellow wire to or E the blue wire to N and the brown wire to L Fit the cord grip If in doubt call an electrician Don t use a non rewireable plug unless the fuse cover is in place If you remove the plug dispose of it Neutral wheelie bin symbol ne 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 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
14. ting cooking oil for deep frying 24 Don t use the fryer if it s damaged or malfunctions 25 If the cable is damaged return the fryer to avoid hazard household use only before using for the first time e Clean the fryer to remove manufacturing dust etc care and maintenance page 9 3 preparation 1 Sit the 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 that 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 paper towel 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 filling caution Steam will billow out as you open the lid so stand well back 6 Stand back and use the grip to open the lid 7 If the bowl is empty fill with good quality liquid cooking oil to between the MIN 450ml and MAX 900ml marks If it already contains oil check the level and top up as necessary 8 Don t use solid cooking oil fat butter margarine or olive oil a Solid cooking media of any kind will overheat and burn out the element b Olive oil generally c
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