besTRON AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: bESTRON

Table of Contents

AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer
CONGRATULATIONS!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE
ENVIRONMENT
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
OPERATION – General
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE – Replacing the oil or liquid fat
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
SERVICE
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

besTRON AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer - sambol 5

AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer

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 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 liquid fat, and not with solid liquid fat. Using solid liquid fat entails the risk of trapping water in the liquid fat which will cause it to spatter violently when heated up.

Make sure that hot oil or liquid 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 liquid fats (blocks)
Only use oil or liquid liquid fats specifically suitable for frying
Remove ice from frozen food
Properly dry foods before frying them

besTRON AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer - sambol 4 CERTAIN PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE MAY GET HOT.
DO NOT TOUCH THESE PARTS TO PREVENT BURNING YOURSELF.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations with the purchase of this Bestron product. These instructions tell you how the product works and how to use it. Read the instructions carefully before you start using the appliance. Only use the appliance in the manner described in the instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Defects:
If the appliance is defective, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualified mechanic carry out any repairs.

Children:

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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown on the rating plate of an electrical appliance before you use it.
Check that the socket to which you connect the electrical appliance is earthed.
Always install electrical appliances on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.
Certain parts of an electrical appliance may become warm or sometimes hot. Do not touch them as you may burn yourself.
Make sure your hands are dry when you touch an electrical appliance, a cord or a plug.
Electrical appliances must be able to lose their heat to avoid fire hazards. Therefore, make sure that the appliance has sufficient clearance around it and that it does not come into contact with flammable materials. Electrical appliances must never be covered.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords or plugs do not come into contact with water.
Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any other liquid.
Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the water. Immediately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the appliance.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.
Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
Always remove 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.
Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged.
Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage.
If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to avoid any danger.
The appliance may not be switched on with the aid of an external time switch, or by a separate system with remote control.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE

Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
Never move the appliance when it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance and wait until it has cooled down before moving it.
Never switch on the appliance if it does not contain the necessary quantity of frying oil or liquid fat.
Only use liquid fat or oil which is suitable for deep-frying. Do not use standard margarine or butter.
When filling the deep fryer with oil or liquid fat make sure the level lies between the minimum and maximum levels indicated by the “MIN” and “MAX” marks in the inner pan.
Make sure that the food is thoroughly dried before you fry it. Moist products can cause severe splashing of the hot oil or liquid fat. To prevent splashes, remove as much ice as possible from frozen food.
Do not put too much food in the frying basket at one time.
Never put the food in the unit during preheating.
Thoroughly clean the exterior of the appliance after use.

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.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product meets the requirements of European guidelines.

OPERATION – General

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

besTRON AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer - Fig 2

OPERATION – Before first use

Remove all packaging.
Clean the appliance thoroughly to remove any manufacturing residues (see “Cleaning and maintenance”).

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

OPERATION – Overheating safeguard
This appliance is equipped with an overheating safeguard. It will be activated when the appliance is used without (sufficient) oil or liquid fat. When activated, the appliance is switched off automatically and you cannot use it again, unless it is being reset. Follow these steps to reset the appliance: besTRON AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer - Fig 3

Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Switch off the appliance by turning the On/Off -temperature control dial completely to the left.
Allow the appliance to cool down completely.
Reset the appliance by pressing a nonmetal pin against the reset switch in the hole at the backside of the panel (see figure 2).

OPERATION – Placement of the handle

Please fit the ends of the handle into the eyes of the basket (3A + 3B).
Move the handle upwards and press it until it locks to the basket (3C).
The handle is placed correctly and is now ready for safe use.

besTRON AF357A Cool Zone Deep Fryer - Fig 4

ATTENTION:
For safe use of the fryer, it is extremely important that the handle is placed correctly.
OPERATION – Using the appliance

Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface.
Remove the lid.
Remove the basket.
Fill the inner pan with oil or liquid fat. Be sure the level lies between the ‘MIN’ and ‘MAX’ marks in the pan.
Put the lid back on.
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The “on/off” indicator light will illuminate.
Set the temperature control dial to the required setting. The temperature indicator light will illuminate to show that the heating element is heating the oil or liquid fat. The temperature indicator light will extinguish once the oil or liquid fat has reached the required temperature.
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 on the panel of the deep fryer for an indication of the frying temperatures and times.
Fill the basket with food.
Lower the filled frying basket gently into the deep fryer and put the lid on the fat fryer. Take a look through the view window every once in a while to monitor the process.
Once the food is ready take off and remove the lid completely to ensure that you will not get burnt by the escaping steam.
Lift the basket by the handle. Use the hook fitted to the back of the basket to hang it on the inner rim of the pan so excess oil can drip from the frying basket. Then carefully place the food on a plate or in a bowl.
When finished switch off the appliance by turning the On/Off – temperature control dial fully to the left (to the ‘Off’ position). Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.

ATTENTION:

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 dried before you fry it. Moist products can cause severe splashing of the hot oil or liquid fat.
Fresh homemade French fries generally contain more moisture than deep frozen fries, so make sure they are dry.
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 liquid fat at regular intervals to remove any crumbs and food particles.
Take extreme care when filling and emptying the deep fryer, and when opening and closing the lid. The inside of the lid and the pan are both very hot. The hot vapors and splashes of liquid fat or oil can also cause burns.

OPERATION – Baking times for unfrozen 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.

Table 1

| 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| 150°
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 frozen 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.

Table 2

| 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 – Replacing the oil or liquid fat

The quality of the oil or liquid fat deteriorates every time you use the deep fryer. For this reason you will need to replace the oil or liquid fat at regular intervals. Topping up the oil or liquid 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 liquid fat when:

It becomes darker in color
It becomes thicker in consistency
small air bubbles are seen that take a long time to disappear (in new, fresh liquid 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 – General

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

Disconnect the plug from the wall socket.
Switch off the deep fryer by turning the On/Off – temperature control dial fully to the left.
Allow the deep fryer to cool.
Store the power cord in the compartment at the back.
Remove the lid and the baskets.
Remove the inner pan and pour the oil or liquid fat into a receptacle. Preference is given to handing in frying oil and liquid fat to your municipality. Then it can be reused for other purposes.
Remove the remaining oil using absorbent paper kitchen towel.
Thoroughly clean the inside of the pan and baskets with hot water with a little washing-up liquid. Do not use scourers. Dry everything 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.

ATTENTION:
If the control panel is not slid correctly into both of the guides then the device will not operate properly or won’t operate at all. Verify that you have fitted the control panel with the heating element in the correct manner.

Keep the appliance in a dry place.
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 unit in water or another liquid and never place it under flowing water.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Bestron offers a 60-month warranty on this equipment against defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material errors, subject to the following conditions.

No labour or material costs will be charged during this warranty period.
Any repairs carried out under the warranty will not extend the warranty period.
Faulty parts, or in the event of exchange, the faulty equipment itself, will automatically become the property of Bestron.
The warranty is valid for the first buyer only and is non-transferable.
The warranty is not valid for damage caused by:
• Accidents
• Improper use
• Wear and tear
• Neglect
• Faulty installation
• Connection to a different mains voltage than indicated on the type plate
• Unauthorised changes
• Repairs carried out by unqualified third parties
• Use in violation with the applicable statutory, technical or safety standards
• Careless transport without suitable packaging or other protection
Warranty cannot be claimed:
• For damage during transport
• If the serial number of the appliance is removed or changed
Items excluded from warranty are:
• Cords
• Lamps
• Glass parts
The warranty does not entitle the purchaser to compensation for any damage other than replacement or repair of the faulty parts. Bestron cannot in any event be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses caused by or in relation to the equipment it has provided.
Claims under a warranty may only be submitted to your (online) retailer or directly to the Bestron Service Department. Never send items without being asked to. We may refuse the parcel and you will be liable for the costs. Contact us first and we tell you how the appliance should be packaged and sent. Each claim under a warranty must be accompanied by the relevant receipt.