bESTRON AF351 Fat Fryer Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: bESTRON

Table of Contents

AF351 Fat Fryer
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ENVIRONMENT
OPERATION
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
References
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FAT FRYER AF351
INSTRUCTION MANUAL bESTRON AF351 Fat Fryer

AF351 Fat Fryer

bESTRON AF351 Fat Fryer - Figure 1

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

This fryer is equipped with a Cool Zone. Free food particles sink to the Cool Zone which has a lower temperature than the rest of the oil. In the Cool Zone the parts will not burn and your oil or liquid fat stays healthy longer.

Please read the safety instructions below to use the Cool Zone in a responsible way.
This type of fryer is only suitable for use with oil or liquid fat, and not with solid fat. Using solid fat entails the risk of trapping water in the fat which will cause it to spatter violently when heated up.

Make sure that hot oil or liquid fat never comes into contact with water or moisture. This results in very dangerous situations. Take the following measures and read this manual before using this device.

Never use the appliance outside
Never use the appliance in damp rooms (like sheds, bathrooms, etc.)
Never using solid fats (blocks)
Only use oil or liquid fats specifically suitable for frying
Remove ice from frozen food
Properly dry foods before frying them

CERTAIN PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE MAY GET HOT.
DO NOT TOUCH THESE PARTS TO PREVENT BURNING YOURSELF.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure that the mains voltage matches with the voltage shown on the rating plate.
Always install the appliance on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.
Parts of this appliance may become warm or hot. Avoid burning yourself. Do not touch.
Your hands must be dry when you touch this appliance, it’s cord and plug.
This appliance must lose it’s heat so give it sufficient clearance around it. Also do not cover it.
This appliance, it’s cord and plug may not come into contact with water.
Do not touch this appliance if it have been in contact with water. Immediately unplug it.
This appliance, it’s cord and plug may not come into contact with heat sources or open fire.
Never let the cord hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
Always remove the plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.
Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.
Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord is damaged.
Do not switch on this appliance with an external timer or a separate remote controlled system.
If the appliance is defective, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualified mechanic carry out any repairs. it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to avoid any danger.
This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and know-how, but only if supervised or if they have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and are aware of its potential dangers.
Children are not allowed to clean and maintain the appliance, except if they are over the age of 8 years old and supervised.
Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under the age of 8 years old.
Keep an eye on children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Never use this appliance in damp or wet locations.
Never move the appliance when it is still on and/or hot.
Never use this appliance without the necessary quantity of frying oil or liquid fat.
Never use solid fat blocks or standard margarine or butter.
Always keep the oil/fat level between the “MIN” and “MAX” markings.
Always dry your food thoroughly and remove as much ice as possible from frozen food before frying it. Moist products can cause severe splashing of the hot oil or liquid fat.
Never put too much food in the frying basket at one time.
Never put the food in the unit during preheating.

ENVIRONMENT

Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.
Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.
The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.
Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighbourhood.

OPERATION

General
The fat fryer is only intended for domestic use, not for professional use.

1. Housing
2. Heat resistant handles
3. Lid
4. Viewing window
5. Anti-odor filter
6. Frying basket| 7. Combined on/off and temperature control dial
8. On/off pilot light
9. Temperature pilot light
10. Inner pan
11. Heating element
12. Power cord and plug
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OPERATION – Using for the first time

Remove the appliance from the packaging.
Clean the appliance thoroughly to remove any manufacturing residues (see “Cleaning and maintenance”).
Fill the pan with oil or liquid fat. The level should be between the marks ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’.

ATTENTION: Never using solid fats (blocks)
ATTENTION: Only use oil or liquid fats specifically suitable for frying

OPERATION – Overheating safeguard

You can use the deep fryer only when it is filled with oil or fat. Do not use the appliance if the bowl is empty or does not contain sufficient oil or fat. The deep fryer is equipped with an overheating safeguard. This will be activated if the temperature is rising, for example, you use the appliance without (sufficient) oil or fat. Should this happen, you have to rest the deep fryer. (2)

Switch off the deep fryer by turning the On/Off – temperature control knob completely to the left. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
Reset the appliance by pressing with a long (min. 6cm long) nonmetal pin against the reset switch in the hole at the backside of the panel.

OPERATION – Placement of the handle

Attention! For safe use of the fryer, it is extremely important that the handle is placed correctly.

Please fit the ends (A) of the handle into the eyes of the basket
Move the handle upwards and press it until it locks to the basket (B)
The handle is placed correctly and is now ready for safe use (C)

OPERATION – Deep frying
You can use the deep fryer to fry ingredients at the temperature you require.

Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface.
Remove the lid
Remove the frying basket.
Put the lid on the fat fryer.
Put the plug into the wall socket. The “on/off” pilot light (8) will illuminate.
Turn the temperature control knob to the required setting. The temperature pilot light “heating” (9) will illuminate.
This indicator light shows that the heating element has been switched on, but that the required temperature has not been reached. The required temperature has been reached once the “heating” indicator light extinguishes.
ATTENTION: Properly dry foods before frying them
ATTENTION: When setting the temperature take account into the food you intend to fry. Pre-cooked or pre-fried food (such as deep-freeze chips or potato rissoles) will need to be fried at a higher temperature than food that has not been pre-cooked or pre-fried. See Table 1 or the table on the panel of the deep fryer for an indication of the frying temperatures and times.
Lower the filled frying basket gently into the deep fryer and put the lid on the fat fryer.
Once the food is ready open the lid completely to ensure that you will not get burnt by the escaping steam.
Remove it gently from the bowl. You can use the hook fitted to the frying basket to hang it on the inner rim of the bowl; the excess oil can then drip from the frying basket. Then carefully place the food on a plate or in a bowl.
When you have finished frying switch off the deep fryer by rotating the On/Off-temperature control knob fully to the left (to the ‘Off’ position). Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

WARNING:

Large amounts of frozen food must be thawed in advance to prevent that the oil cools down too far
Make sure that the food is thoroughly dry before you fry it. Moist products can cause severe splashing of the hot oil or fat.
When you’re using fresh homemade French fries, make sure they are dry! Because fresh homemade French fries generally contain more moisture than deep frozen fries
Do not fry oven-ready chips.
Do not fry potatoes that have been stored for too long, or are beginning to develop shoots.
Do not put too much food in the frying basket at one time, keep the edge as maximum.
Filter the oil or fat at regular intervals to remove any breadcrumbs and particles of food.
Take extreme care when filling and emptying the deep fryer, and when opening and closing the lid. The inside of the lid and the bowl are both very hot; the hot vapours and splashes of fat or oil can also cause burns.

OPERATION – Baking times for frozen foods
Please note that these times are approximations and may vary depending on quantity, quality and personal preference. If baking instructions are noted on the food’s packaging we advise you to follow these in order to get the best results.

| TIME| TEMPERATURE
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Fries *| Phase 1 6 – 8 min| 160°
Phase 2 6 – 8 min| 190°
Calamari| 9 – 11 min| 150°
Shrimp| 8 – 10 min| 130°
Whiting (fillet)| 6 – 8 min| 150°
Meatballs| 8 – 10 min| 170°
Chicken drumsticks| 8 – 10 min| 180°

Fresh fries need to be baked in two phases. Firstly, 6-8 minutes on 160 degrees and then 6-8 minutes on 190 degrees.

OPERATION – Baking times for unfrozen foods
Whenever you submerge frozen foods into the fryer the temperature will quickly decrease. Therefore, it’s important to set a higher temperature. The frying time will also decrease because of this.
Please note that these times are approximations and may vary depending on quantity, quality and personal preference. If baking instructions are noted on the food’s packaging we advise you to follow these in order to get the best results.

| TIME| TEMPERATURE
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Fries| 7 – 9 min| 190°
Chicken nuggets| 6 – 8 min| 190°
Snacks| 4 – 5 min| 190°
Fish fillet| 6 – 7 min| 180°
Chicken drumsticks| 5 – 6 min| 180°

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the appliance and the loose parts thoroughly after each use:

Switch off the deep fryer by turning the On/Off – temperature control knob fully to the left. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Allow the deep fryer to cool.
Store the power cord in the compartment at the back of the deep fryer.
Remove the lid and the frying basket from the deep fryer.
Remove the inner pan from the deep fryer and pour the oil or fat into a receptacle. Preference is given to handing in frying oil and fat to your municipality; these can be reused for other purposes.
Remove the remaining oil using absorbent paper kitchen towel.
Thoroughly clean the inside of the bowl and frying basket with hot water to which a little washing-up liquid has been added; do NOT use scourers. Then dry them thoroughly.
Clean the housing with a damp cloth, if necessary with an additional couple of drops of washing-up liquid. After cleaning, dry the housing thoroughly.
Reassemble the appliance.
Keep the appliance in a dry place.

ATTENTION: Verify that you have fitted the control panel with the heating element in the correct manner.
If the panel is not slid into the guides correctly then the safeguard will be activated; if this occurs it will not be possible to switch on the appliance.

Verify that the appliance is not connected to the power supply before you clean it.
Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.
Never immerse the heating element (11) unit in water or another liquid and never place it under flowing water.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE – Replacing the oil or fat

The quality of the oil or fat deteriorates every time you use the deep fryer. For this reason you will need to replace the oil or fat at regular intervals. Topping up the oil or fat will not improve the quality.Use good quality oil or (liquid) fat.

ATTENTION: Never using solid fats (blocks)
ATTENTION: Only use oil or liquid fats specifically suitable for frying

Replace the oil or fat when:

it becomes darker in colour;
it becomes thicker in consistency;
small air bubbles are seen that take a long time to disappear; in new, fresh fat the air bubbles are large and they also disappear rapidly;
the fried food has an unpleasant or strange taste or smell;
the appliance emits more smoke than usual.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE – Replacing the filters
The disposable filters are intended to reduce the smell of frying when using the appliance. They become less effective over the course of time, and for this reason they need to be replaced at regular intervals. (3)