Cleaning the Lid

•Remove the filter before cleaning the lid.

•Wash the lid with warm water and a small amount of dishwashing liquid. Wash again with clean water, and rinse off the lid dry.

Note: Dot not wash the lid in a dishwasher.

Cleaning the Basket

•Wash the basket with warm water and a small amount of dishwashing liquid. Wash again with clean water, and dry. Cleaning the Bowl

•Pour out the cool oil and filter it.

•Wipe the oil off with an absorbing paper

•Clean the bowl with a clean, damp cloth, and a small amount of dishwashing liquid.

•Rinse the bowl with water, and dry thoroughly with a dry, soft cloth.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Frying Problem

Potential Causes

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Release of

1)

The oil is deteriorated

1)

Change the oil after every 20 uses

unpleasant

2)

This oil is unsuitable for

2)

Use a good quality vegetable oil or

odors

 

deep frying

 

other oil suitable for deep frying

 

 

 

 

 

Overflow of the oil

1)

The oil volume is higher

1)

Decrease oil to proper volume

 

 

than the maximum level

 

 

 

2)

The qty. of frying food is high

2)

Decrease food to proper volume

 

3)

The food is too wet

3)

Dry the food before frying

 

 

 

 

 

Food is not crispy

1)

The frying temperature is

1)

Adjust the temperature to proper

on outside

 

too low

 

level

 

2)

The qty. of frying food is high

2)

Reduce qty. of food in baskets

 

 

 

 

 

Sticking of

 

The chopped potato is not

 

Wash and dry thoroughly

French fries

 

washed with clean water and dried

 

before frying

 

 

 

 

 

Some Do's and Don'ts

1.Do not touch hot surfaces like bowl, lid and body shell during use and cool down period. Use handles or knobs to operate. Let the fryer and oil cool down to room temperature before carrying it from one location to another.

2.This unit is not meant for outdoor usage.

3.Before removing the bowl with oil inside, ensure that the appliance has cooled down to room temperature.

4.Always keep oil level between Max and Min Level. Check to be sure that the oil is at the correct level before pre-heating.

5.Oil may be hot during and after operation. Care should be taken while handling hot oil as it might cause burns.

6.While operating the wiper knob, care should be taken that the steam escaping from the filter cover will be hot and could burn.

7.Hot steam may escape from the filter cover during use.

8.Care should be taken when opening the fryer as hot steam may escape on opening.

9.Always cook in the inner bowl provided.

10.Ensure that the lid of the fryer is closed before lowering the basket into the oil.

11.Move the handle in horizontal position, thus lifting the submerged basket from the oil and only then lift open the lid of the fryer.

12.Never add water or ice to oil, to avoid splattering.

13.Extra care is needed when cooking frozen foods to avoid splattering and burns.

14.Always route the cord carefully to avoid a tripping hazard.

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Black & Decker EF40 Cleaning the Lid Remove the filter before cleaning the lid, Unpleasant This oil is unsuitable for
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