Tesco DF10 - Manual

rear of the appliance and store the fryer safely in a cool dry

Cleaning the Fryer

place out of the reach of children and pets.

Cleaning should be carried out when the fryer is unplugged

Storing The Oil

from the mains. The fryer and the oil should be completely
cool. When cleaning, avoid the use of abrasive cleaning

If you store the oil separately:

Remove the basket handle.

materials as these may damage the appliance surfaces.

Place the handle in the basket. Place the basket in the fryer and

Remove the basket from the fryer. Remove the lid, and remove

close the lid.

the filter from the grease trap. For guidance on removing and

If you store the fryer with oil in the tank:

Store it with the

repositioning these items see P 4.

basket in the lowered (frying) position and the lid closed.

Two-piece Filter:

Remove the filter before cleaning the lid. Lift

Ensure the fryer is securely stored in a cupboard or in a place

and remove the grease trap cover.

Refer to Page 4

. Remove the

where the oil is unlikely to spill or get contaminated.

two filters and check their condition.

Making Replacement Filters

The filters can be used about fifty times before replacement. This
depends on the nature of the food and the period of cooking.

You may make your own filters very easily. You will need both
charcoal and plain filter sheets available from kitchen

Cleaning the basket:

The basket and handle should be

accessory stores. Place a sheet of paper in the filter recess and

washed in warm soppy water, rinsed and dried.

draw around the inside to make a template. Cut the template

Cleaning the lid:

The

appliance lid and the cover of the

with a pair of sharp scissors and make a pair of filters.

grease trap should also be washed in warm soppy water, rinsed

Fit the new filters as previously described.

and dried.

Cleaning the Oil Tank:

Ensure the appliance is fully cool, the

lid has been removed and the unit is unplugged. Carefully lift
and tilt the appliance to the left and pour the oil off into a
suitable receptacle from the left rear corner. (If you are left-
handed use the right corner.) Pour warm soapy water into the
tank and wash it well. Rinse in fresh water and allow to dry.

If you intend to re-use the oil:

filter it well.

If you are using solid fat:

Remove the basket before the fat

has cooled. Remove as much of the cooled fat as possible with
a plastic spatula before washing the tank. Ensure the washing
water is hot enough to remove all traces of fat from the tank.
When washing the oil tank ensure you do not damage the
interior surface.
Wipe the body of the fryer with a damp cloth and dry well.
Never immerse the body in any liquid.

Cleaning the moisture trap:

Remove the moisture trap at
the rear of the appliance;
empty, clean and replace it.

When all the components are cleaned and dried:

Re-assemble the fryer. Replace the filters in the correct order -
the white one underneath and the charcoal filter on top.
Replace the mains cable in the storage compartment at the

Warranty

Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from
the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period,
please return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with
the original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no
way affects your consumer rights.

Specification

Model:

DF10 Deep Fryer

Power:

220-240 VAC 50Hz, 1500- 1800W

Tank Capacity:

2.2 litres max.

Weight:

2.5Kg

THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED

The times given here are approximate and should be adjusted to suit quantities, portion sizes and individual taste.

Item

Weight

Temp.

Frying Time

Fresh Chips

700g

190ºC

10-15 minutes

Frozen Chips

700g

190ºC

13-18 minutes

Fish

500g

150ºC

8-12minutes

Whitebait (just sufficient to cover the basket area)

190ºC

2-3 minutes

Fresh cod or haddock in batter

500g

190ºC

10-15 minutes

Frozen cod or haddock in batter

500g

170ºC

12-18 minutes

Frozen plaice

600g

190ºC

12-18 minutes

Frozen Hamburgers

4(qty)

150ºC

8-10 minutes

Chicken portions in Crumbs

600g

170ºC

12-18 minutes

Fresh crumbed chicken drumsticks

600g

170ºC

12-15 minutes

Frozen veal escalopes

500g

170ºC

8-10 minutes

Frying Guide Time and Temperature Chart

DF10 Deep Fryer User Guide

UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for
your nearest facilities see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-
store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical
products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local
Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Lower the filled basket into the oil. Close the lid. Ensure the

Cooking With the Fryer

slots in the lid fit snugly over the handle.

Cooking with the fryer is a two part process.
First the tank must be filled with the correct amount of oil
and be preheated to the correct temperature.
Only when this process is complete should you proceed to
the cooking stage.

Fill the tank with oil

At the rear of the oil tank there are two marks MIN and MAX.
Pour in sufficient oil to reach the MAX mark. Do not overfill.

The capacity of the tank is 2.2 litres - 1.8 litres is needed to
cover the MIN mark. There should always be sufficient oil in the
tank to cover the MIN mark.

Corn oil, sunflower oil, ground nut oil and vegetable oil are all
suitable for use with the fryer. You may use solid vegetable fat
but this is much more difficult to handle. Solid fat should be
melted in a separate pan before transferring it to the tank.

Do not use margarine, butter or olive oil. Do not mix
different oils and fats.

Lightly smear the viewing window with a little oil. This will

Hints on Using Your Fryer

prevent it from getting fogged by condensation and allow you

Use a recommended oil - do not mix oils or fats.

to view the food while it cooks.

Take into account the type of food when you set the frying
temperature. Generally, precooked foods need a higher

Ensure the frying basket is in the Frying position.

cooking temperature than raw foods.

Close the lid:

Close the lid of the fryer by pressing down at

If you need to add oil

, do so between batches. Allow a short

both sides. This will prevent steam from escaping.

time for the oil to heat up to the right temperature.

Plug the fryer into the mains.

Gently pull the cable out from

Ensure there is enough room

to open the appliance lid and

the storage compartment at the rear of the fryer. Plug the fryer

operate the frying basket.

into the mains

point and switch on the power at the mains

Cook food thoroughly

. Remember that food may turn

Preheat The Oil

-

Do not omit this process!

golden brown before it has cooked through.

Use the fryer in well ventilated conditions.

All food,

Set the correct oil temperature for the food by moving the

contains moisture which turns to steam during frying. Most of

thermostat lever to the appropriate position.

this steam escapes through the filter in the lid.

After about 15 minutes the oil will be at the correct temperature

Do not lean over the fryer

when cooking food or when

and the

POWER

light will change from Red to Green.

opening the lid.

Note:

when used for the first time the fryer may emit a slight

Check the progress of the food during cooking

by raising

odour. This is harmless and quite normal. The odour will cease

the basket and view the food through the viewing window.

after a very short time.

COOKING

When The Food Is Cooked

When the oil is at the correct temperature:

Wait a few seconds to let the steam subside. Now open the lid
fully. Be careful as there may be steam in the fryer.

Open the fryer lid, lift the basket up and hook it over the front of
the oil tank. The hooks should lie in the recess at the front of the

Shake the basket slightly to remove excess oil. Raise the basket,

fryer.

hook it over the front edge of the oil well and transfer the food
carefully to a heatproof utensil using heatproof tongs or a
metal spoon.
Return the basket to the fryer and close the lid.

If the food is not fully cooked:

Close the lid, lower the basket

into the oil, and continue the cooking process.

When cooking has been completed

Return the basket to the fryer, switch off the mains socket and
unplug the fryer. Now leave the appliance to cool fully before
cleaning.

Note:

If you are using solid fat, remove the basket from the fryer

before

the fat in the tank solidifies

.

Wash the basket in hot

Place the food to be cooked (which should be as dry as

soapy water. Use great care as the fat may splatter when it

possible) in the basket.

Do not overfill the basket.

comes into contact with the water. Alternatively, leave the basket

Always have the basket in the raised position when filling it.

on a heatproof surface to cool after removing it from the fryer.

Set the temperature for cooking the food according to the
frying guide on Page 6.

The

POWER

light will come on.

Page 5

Deep Fryer

USER GUIDE

DF10

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