Bravetti K4320H owner manual Operating Instructions, Frying Tips Filtering & Changing The Oil

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Frying Tips

Filtering & Changing The Oil

Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.

•Do not mix different oils or new and old oil together.

•Replace oil regularly. In general, oil will be tainted fast when frying food containing a lot of protein, (such as poultry, meat and fish). When oil is used mainly to fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, it can be used up to 8 to 10 times, but do not use the same oil for more than 6 months.

•Always replace all oil as soon as it starts foaming when heated or when color becomes dark or when it has a rancid smell or taste or becomes syrupy.

•Make sure that the food to be fried is dry.

•Remove loose ice from frozen food before frying. Rinse and pat dry.

•To cook evenly, pieces should be the same size and thickness.

•Thicker pieces will take longer to cook.

Important: When frying frozen food such as French Fries in the large frying basket, you should not exceed

1.25lb. (568 gr.). For best results, limit quantity to 1 Lb. (454 gr.) or less.

Temperature Settings

•Make sure the deep fryer is unplugged and the oil has cooled before cleaning or storing the deep fryer.

•The oil does not need to be changed after each use. In general, the oil will be tainted rather quickly when frying food containing a lot of protein (such as poultry, meat or fish). When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, it can be used 8 to 10 times. However, do not use the same oil for longer than 6 months.

•To filter the oil first make sure the oil has cooled and then empty the oil from the oil container into another container or bottle. Fig. 7

Wash and dry the oil container and basket. Refill the oil container with the oil, pouring the oil through a wire strainer or paper filter. Fig. 8

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

Using for the First Time

Warning: Never plug in the control panel when it is not installed in the fryer body with heating element in the oil container. Do not immerse the control panel, cord or plug in water.

Warning: This unit should not be used to boil water.

Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly

Warning: Always let the fryer cool completely for 2 hours before taking it apart for cleaning. Never carry or move the Deep Fryer with hot oil inside. Before cleaning, always make sure the magnetic power plug is not in the wall socket.

•	All components with the exception of the
	electrical parts, can be washed in warm
	soapy water. Dry thoroughly before use.
•	Use basket handles to remove the
	frying baskets. Always make sure the
	basket handles are securely attached to
	the basket. To attach the handles to the
	frying baskets, insert the metal part of
	the handle inside the metal bracket on
	the frying basket. Lift the handle up over
	the basket to secure in place.

Warning: Never immerse the control panel in water or any other liquids.

Warning: All components must be completely dried before filling with oil or using. Special care must be taken to ensure the washable oil filter in the lid is completely dry, otherwise the filter will not function properly and may lead to steam being trapped within the fryer during use.

Warning: Never exceed "MAX" line when filling the basket with food.

Filling the Stainless Steel Container With Oil

Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to specified level. Always make sure control panel is securely in place in the body and the heating element is inside the oil in the container before plugging in.

•	Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn oil
	or canola (rapeseed) oil. Do not use
	olive oil, margarine, lard or drippings.
•	The oil level must always be maintained
	between the minimum marked inside the
	oil container. Maximum oil capacity is 21
	cups (5 liters). Check the oil level before

The following cooking times reflect only the approximate time needed to fry one basket 1/2 full. The exact time may be different depending on actual quantity, personal cooking preferences, size and thickness of pieces, etc...

In general, use lower settings for delicate foods (vegetables, fish) and higher settings for frozen foods, French Fries and Chicken.

Food	Cooking Time	Temperature
French Fries	6-9 minutes	375°F
Fish Fillets	3-5 minutes	320°F
Chicken Fingers	6-8 minutes	350°F
Chicken Pieces	13-20 minutes	350°F
Fried Zucchini	3 minutes	320°F

(Fig. 1)

• Lift the control panel with heating

element out of its slots by pushing it up

from the bottom with one hand while

holding the body of the deep fryer with

your other hand.

• Remove the oil container.

• Clean the oil container and the frying

baskets with hot water, dishwashing

liquid or other non-poisonous detergent

and non-abrasive sponge.

each use. For best results, keep the oil

close to the maximum level (21 cups/5

liters). Fig. 2

• Never mix different oils and fats together.

Do not mix old and new oil.

Fried Mushrooms	3 minutes	320°F
Onion Rings	3 minutes	320°F
Donuts	3-5 minutes	350°F
Apple Beignets	4 minutes	350°F
Shrimp	4-6 minutes	320°F

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Fig. 2

Fig. 1

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