KITCHENminis 04 1549 0011 Fryer and Dicer Instruction Manual

KITCHENminis 04 1549 0011 Fryer and Dicer

Product Information

Specifications

• Mains voltage: Standard
• Power consumption: 915-1090 W
• Protection class: I

Product Usage Instructions

Deep Fryer Assembly

1. Heating base
2. Control knob
3. LED display
4. Lid opening button
5. Oil pot
6. Deep-frying basket with handle and lowering mechanism
7. Lid with seal and window
8. Odor filter with cover
9. Carrying handles

Dicer Assembly

1. Collection container
2. Blade insert
3. The upper part of the dicer

Safety Instructions

• This appliance should not be used by children under 8 years of age.
• Read the instruction manual carefully before use.
• Use the appliance only for its intended purpose and follow safety instructions.
• Connect the appliance to earthed wall sockets installed according to regulations.
• Keep the power cord and plug dry.
• Place the appliance on a level and firm surface with enough space around it.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use the fryer for anything other than frying?
  A: The fryer is specifically designed for frying purposes. Using it for other purposes may damage the appliance.

• Q: How often should I clean the dicer blade?
  A: The dicer blade should be cleaned after each use to prevent food residue buildup and ensure optimal performance.

• Q: Can I disassemble the fryer for cleaning?
  A: Yes, the fryer components are designed to be easily disassembled for cleaning. Refer to the manual for detailed cleaning instructions.

OVERVIEW

Deep-fryer assembly

1. Heating base
2. Control knob
3. LED display
4. Lid opening button
5. Oil pot
6. Deep-frying basket
7. Basket handle with lowering mechanism
8. Lid
9. Seal
10. Odour filter
11. Filter cover
12. Window
13. Carrying handles

Dicer assembly

• A. Collection container
• B. Blade insert
• C. Upper part of the dicer

Important safety information

EU Markets:

• This appliance must not be used by children under 8 years of age. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over under constant supervision. This appliance can be used by people with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have received instructions on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting risks. Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children under the age of 8. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children.
• This appliance is not a toy.

Non-EU Markets:

• WARNING: Keep the appliance out of reach from young children, particularly during use and cool down.

• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• If the appliance’s power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or a similarly qualified person, to avoid hazards.

• The appliance must not be operated via an external timer or remote control.

• Clean all parts immediately after use and remove any food residue straight away. Follow the instructions in the “Cleaning and Care” section.

• The appliance is designed for indoor household use only.

• The appliance is intended for home use and similar applications such as:

  • In employee kitchens in shops, offices and other commercial areas;
  • Farmhouses;
  • By guests at hotels, motels and other residential facilities;
  • At bed-and-breakfast establishments.
    The appliance is not intended for purely commercial use.

• Cooking equipment should be placed in a stable position using the handles (if available), to avoid spilling the hot liquid.

• The connector must be removed before the appliance is cleaned and the appliance inlet must be dried before the appliance is used again.

• The unit base must not be immersed in water for cleaning or in a dishwashing machine for cleaning.

• Please prevent the blade from easily injuring the user during the use and cleaning.

Before use
Read the instruction manual carefully. The manual contains important information about operating and caring for the appliance, plus safety instructions. Keep the manual in a safe place and pass it on to any subsequent users. The appliance may be used only for the intended purpose and by this instruction manual. Always follow the safety instructions when using the appliance.

Technical specifications

• Mains voltage: 220–240 V~, 50–60 Hz
• Power consumption: 915-1090 W
• Protection class: I

Additional safety information

• The appliance should be connected only to earthed wall sockets that have been installed by the regulations. Keep the power cord and plug dry at all times.
• Place the appliance on a level and firm surface and ensure there is sufficient space around the appliance.
• Attach the power cord so that no one can trip over it and rip it out of the socket. Protect the power cord from damage.
• The power cord must not come into contact with the hot surface of the appliance.
• The deep-fryer must only be put into operation once the oil or fat has been added.
• Caution – the appliance becomes very hot during operation. Never touch the hot deep-fryer or other hot parts of the appliance when it is in operation.
• Caution! Risk of burns! You must not move the deep-fryer if it contains hot oil. Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it or putting it away.
• Observe the MIN and MAX marks when filling the deep-fryer. If more oil is added than the level of the MAX mark, the oil may overflow.
• After each use, turn the appliance off and unplug the power cord before changing accessories or cleaning the appliance.
• The appliance is used for the preparation of food. The appliance and all accessories should therefore be kept clean at all times.
• CAUTION – fire hazard! You must be extremely cautious when using the appliance with hot oil or other fats. Hot oil and fats are highly flammable, especially after being used several times and/or when dirty. Never pour water onto hot or burning oil. If flames appear, close the lid of the deep-fryer if possible to extinguish the flames. In the event of overheating, immediately pull out the power cord.
• The manufacturer declines all liability in case of improper use or repair of the appliance. Warranty claims will be deemed invalid in such cases.

Setting up and connecting

• Remove all packaging from the appliance.
• Clean the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning and Care”).

Set up the appliance on a stable and level surface near to a plug socket. Make sure that the appliance is positioned on a horizontal, heat-insulated and grease-resistant surface.

Note regarding the use of oil and fat
The best frying results are achieved with high-quality peanut oil. Do not mix different types of oil. When using solid fat, this must be cut into small pieces so that the deep-fryer does not heat up empty in the first few minutes. The temperature must be set to 150°C until the fat has completely melted. Only then can you set the actual required temperature.

Using the appliance for the first time

• Make sure that the oil pot engages completely and correctly into the housing.

• The deep-fryer must only be put into operation once the oil or fat has been added.

• Add the desired amount of oil or fat to the oil pot. Make sure that the filling quantity is between the minimum marking (MIN 0.8 l) and the maximum marking (MAX 1.0 l)

• Close the lid to heat the oil more quickly.

• Now insert the power cord into the socket.

• Turn the temperature control knob to the right to reach the desired temperature level or set it to 150°C if you are using solid grease. While the appliance is heating the oil, the LED lights up red. As soon as the set temperature level is reached, the LED goes out.

• You can now put the food in the deep-frying basket. Take care not to put too much food in the deep-frying basket. The best frying results are achieved when the food can float in the oil with sufficient space.

• Then close the lid and slowly dip the deep-frying basket into the hot oil by lowering the handle.

• It is normal for condensation water to form on the window and lid during the deep-frying process.

• After the desired cooking time, lift the basket out of the oil by lifting the handle. After a brief draining time, you can now open the lid by pressing the lid opening button and removing the deep frying basket from the deep-fryer using the handle.
  Caution! Hot steam may escape during this step.

• Depending on what food is being fried, we recommend placing the food on a piece of kitchen roll to remove excess oil.

• If you want to carry out a second deep-frying, make sure that there are no remains from the first deep-frying floating in the oil. These would burn during a second deep-frying and can taste unpleasant.

• Make sure that the oil has heated up again and the LED has gone out after each successive deep frying. The deep-frying oil cools down due to the temperature of the food being fried, so it must first be reheated to the desired temperature for the new food to be fried at the same high temperature. If the deep-frying oil is too cold, the food being fried will soak up the oil and taste very greasy.

• When deep-frying is finished, turn the knob back to the “OFF” position and disconnect the deep fryer plug.
  IMPORTANT! Leave the deep-fryer in place until the oil has cooled down completely.

• You can use the oil several times for deep-frying. Please make sure to change the oil after deep frying 5-8 times. This should be done beforehand if unpleasant odours arise if smoke forms during the deep-frying process or if the oil turns dark.

Cooking tables

Food| Maximum quantity (g)| Temperature (°C)| Cooking time (min.)
---|---|---|---
French fries

Frozen

Raw potatoes

| 250g

200g

| 190°

190°

| 8—10

8—12

Fish

Fresh

Frozen

| 200g

200g

| 150°

190°

| 6-8

6-8

Meat

Fresh

Frozen

| 200g

200g

| 170°

190°

| 8-15

8-15

Vegetables

Courgette

Aubergine Cauliflower Mushrooms

| 200g

150g

150g

150g

| 170°

170°

170°

150°

| 4-6

4-6

8—9

6—8

The cooking times and temperatures indicated are approximate values that can be modified according to quantity and personal taste. The filling quantity is also heavily dependent on the food being fried. As a general rule, the deep- frying basket should not be filled more than to the edge, and there should be enough space for the food to float in the oil.

Important Tips:
According the latest knowledge of researchers, following max. temperatures should be obeyed and all foods should be fried max to a gold colour:

• 170°C for all potatoes, breaded food and all other starch-containing products
• 190°C for meat and poultry with no breading

Exceeding the recommended temperatures can lead to the formation of acrylamide, which is harmful to health. The recommended temperature limits are still observed at the quantity, temperature and time specified in the table in each case – if the parameters change, the cooking process must be terminated in time by monitoring the degree of browning so that no acrylamide is formed.

Tips for deep-frying fresh food

• Make sure that the food is of an even thickness to ensure a uniform cooking time.
• Breaded food:
  • Foods with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables) should be breaded or rolled in flour before frying. Any excess flour or breadcrumbs should be tapped off thoroughly.
  • Breaded foods may also stick to the deep-frying basket. In this case, it is better to dip the deep-frying basket into the oil first and then slowly and carefully put the breaded food directly into the hot oil.
• Avoid moisture: For crispy results, dry the food well before deep-frying. This applies in particular to the preparation of French fries.

Usage of the potato dicer

• Before using the potato dicer for the first time, clean it as described in the “Cleaning and care” section.

• Afterwards, make sure that the blade insert is correctly positioned in the collection container and that the upper part of the dicer is engaged in the guide ring.
  Tip: Caution – risk of cutting!

• You can now put the potatoes on the blade insert, either peeled or unpeeled according to your taste. The fries will be longer if you place the potato with its smallest surface on the blade insert and press down lightly to secure it in place.

• Then put the upper part of the potato dicer over the potato. Make sure that the guide ring of the upper part is placed over the collection container.

• Now press the upper part of the dicer firmly onto the potato so that the potato is pressed through the dicer unit and cut.

• Only cut as many potatoes one after the other as the collection container can hold. The number of potatoes that can fit in the container is heavily dependent on the size of the potatoes.

Recipe for home-made fries

Ingredients:

• Potatoes
• Water
• 1 litre of oil

Method:

• Prepare: Peel or thoroughly wash potatoes according to taste
• Slice: Cut the potatoes into sticks of the same size using the potato dicer
• Wash: Wash the potato sticks in a cold water bath
• Dry: Dry thoroughly with a kitchen towel
• First deep-fry: Deep-fry the potato sticks for 3-5 minutes at 170°C
• Cool: Cool the potato sticks on a piece of kitchen roll
• Second deep-fry: Fry the pre-fried and cooled French fries for 5-7 minutes at 190°C. (Do not defrost frozen French fries before frying!)
• Drain: Remove and leave to drain briefly on a wire rack.

Season to taste with salt and other spices and serve with homemade dips. Other delicious vegetable fries such as beetroot, parsnip or courgette taste even better when made from scratch.
Tip: For particularly crispy results, you can also freeze the pre-fried French fries overnight. (Pre-fried French fries can also be kept for up to 2 months in the freezer. So you can always have some handy!)

Malfunctions

Bad smell| The oil has been used a lot of times or is spoiled.

An unsuitable oil has been used. The odour filter is saturated.

| Replace oil or fat.

Use high-quality peanut oil. Replace the filter.

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The frying oil is over-flowing| The oil is spoiled and too much foam is being formed.

The food being fried was too moist.

The deep-frying basket was dipped into the oil too quickly.

The oil quantity exceeds the maximum filling quantity (MAX mark 1-litre oil).

| Replace oil or fat.

Dry the food thoroughly before deep-frying.

Dip the deep-frying basket into the oil by slowly lowering the handle.

Reduce the amount of oil.

The frying oil is splashing a lot| The food being fried is too moist.| Dry the food thoroughly before deep-frying or breading food if it is very moist.
The frying oil does not get hot| The appliance has not been connected to the power supply.

The LED display does not light up red during the heating phase.

| Check that the power cord has been correctly inserted into the socket and that the temperature control knob has been switched on.

Contact our customer services (contact details can be found on the back of the operating instructions).

Cleaning and care

• Disconnect the power cord and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.

• Before changing the oil, please wait until it has cooled down completely. Then remove the oil-pot from the heating base.

• Used oil or fat must be disposed of properly and in an environmentally friendly manner. The best way to do this is to pour the cooled oil into a plastic bottle from one of the four corners of the oil-pot.

• The outside of the oil-pot may become discoloured when cleaned in the dishwasher. This discolouration is not harmful or a sign of poor quality but is merely typical of the material.

• When cleaning the oil-pot, do not use any metallic, abrasive objects or cleaning agents as these could damage the non-stick coating.

• The potato dicer can be disassembled for easier cleaning. The blade insert can be taken out of the collection container.
  Tip: Caution – risk of cutting!

• Remove the odour filter before cleaning the lid in the dishwasher.

• Replace the odour filter after approximately 10 deep-frying processes at the latest.

For UK use only

This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to BS 1363 fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for your socket outlets or needs to be replaced, please note the following. If the plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the mains lead and immediately dispose of it. Never insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock. The replacement of the plug at the mains lead has to be done according to the following instructions:
Warning – This appliance must be earthed
Important: The wires in this mains lead are coloured by the following code:

• green/yellow Earth
• blue Neutral
• brown Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: the wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow, the wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked the letter N or coloured black, the wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 13 A fuse conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If any other type of plug is used, the appliance must be protected by a 10 A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board. If in doubt – consult a qualified electrician. Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.

Consumer Service:
Tel.: +49 (0)7331 256 256
E-Mail: contact-de@wmf.com

Hersteller:
WMF GmbH
WMF Platz 1
73312 Geislingen/ Steige
Germany
wmf.com

References

• WMF Onlineshop | Tradition und Qualität seit 170 Jahren

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