SEVERIN FR 2431 Instrucciones De Uso página 16

basket only once the heating up period
is complete and the pre-set temperature
level has been reached. However, if the
oil/fat is too hot, a crust will be built up
too fast while the inner part of the food
remains uncooked.
∙ Deep-frozen or partly frozen food
should be briefly inserted into the hot
oil/fat once or twice before the actual
process.
∙ To prevent the oil/fat from frothing over,
the frying basket should be lowered
slowly and cautiously into the hot oil/fat.
∙ D o not overfill the frying basket.
Otherwise the temperature of the oil/fat
will drop and subsequently cause the
food to absorb an excessive amount of
fat/oil. The food should be allowed to
float freely without the pieces touching
each other.
∙ Information on temperatures and frying
times can be found on the control panel,
or in the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the food to be deep-
fried.
∙ The quality of often-used oil/fat cannot
be improved by mixing with fresh oil.
The fresh oil/fat would be spoiled after a
short while as well.
∙ Often-used oil/fat is readily recognisable
as it is viscous and darker in colour, and
gives off an unpleasant smell or tends to
foam.
∙ Old oil/fat (or oil containing a residue of
particles from earlier use) is inflammable
and tends to ignite easily. It is therefore
best to change the oil/fat after it has been
used three or four times, bearing in mind
that its life-span depends mainly on the
kind and quantity of food fried.
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∙ The life span can be extended by
filtering the frying oil/fat after each cycle
of use.
∙ The frying oil/fat may be stored inside
the deep fryer if the unit is kept closed
and stored in a cool place. However,
ensure that the appliance containing the
hot oil/fat has sufficiently cooled down.
Nutrition-conscious deep-frying
For nutritious, healthy deep-frying we
recommend to use a temperature setting
of no higher than 170°C when deep-
frying amylaceous food, i.e. food with a
higher-than-average starch content. With
the reduced frying temperature, and with
an equally reduced amount of food in the
frying basket, the build-up of substances
detrimental to health is limited to a minimum.
General care and cleaning
∙ Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it
is disconnected from the power supply
and has cooled down completely.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not clean the heating element with water
and do not immerse it.
∙ Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions.
∙ B efore the appliance is used for the first
time, the frying container and the basket
should be thoroughly cleaned. The
inside of the lid may be cleaned with a
slightly damp, lint-free cloth. To prevent
any remaining water from mixing with
the oil/fat, ensure that all parts are
thoroughly dried.
∙ To remove the oil from the frying
container, wait until the oil/fat has
cooled down sufficiently but is still liquid;