FAMILY FRYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C18FFW10
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Unpacking the Family Fryer ........................................................................................................... 3
Your Family Fryer Components .................................................................................................... 4
Controls & Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 4
Positioning the Fryer ........................................................................................................................ 5
Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Cooking with the Fryer .................................................................................................................... 7
Cooking Home-Battered Foods ................................................................................................... 9
Hints on using your Fryer ............................................................................................................... 9
When the Food is Cooked ............................................................................................................10
When Cooking has been Completed .......................................................................................10
Frying Guide Time and Temperature Chart............................................................................11
Cleaning the Fryer ...........................................................................................................................12
Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................................................14
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Introduction
Your family fryer features a cool-wall body, a removable lid and a dual action lter
in the lid for easy cleaning. The dual action lter in the lid absorbs cooking vapours
and smells.
Please read all the instructions before using the appliance. Read all the safety
notes carefully.
If you pass the fryer on to a third party, please include this instruction manual.
Unpacking the Family Fryer
Remove all packaging from the family fryer. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of
it please do so according to any local regulations.
The following items are included:
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: 0870 6001 338 for assistance.
Frying Basket with hinged
handle X 1
P.N.: 31BZ0-01-W-1-N
The Fryer
Plain Filter X 1
P.N.: 96BZ0-01-W-N
Instruction Maunal X 1
P.N.: 62BZ0-1982-2-N
Charcoal Filter X 1
P.N.: 96BZ0-01-B-N
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Currys Essentials Family
Fryer.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in
order that you fully understand all the operational features it oers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction
manual for future reference.
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TIMER
Your Family Fryer Components
Controls & Indicators
Viewing
Window
Grease
Trap
Oil
Tank
Frying Basket
in Raised
Position
Frying Basket
in Lowered
Position
Hinged
Lid
Frying
Basket
Handle
Frying
Basket
Release
Fryer Lid
Open button
Timer
Control
Temperature
Settings
Variable
Thermostat
Lever
Power
Indicator
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Positioning the Fryer
Place your family fryer on a rm, at, heat-resistant work surface. Steam given •
o by the cooking process may mark or damage anything above or around the
fryer, ensure these areas are kept clear.
In order to avoid possible re hazards, keep the area above and around the •
fryer clear. Leave a clear space all around the fryer, and keep it as far back from
the front edge of the work surface as possible.
Do not put the fryer or the mains cable close to any other cooking or heating •
appliances.
Place the fryer close to a switched mains socket. Do NOT use mains sockets •
without switches or extensions.
Preparation
Before using your fryer for the rst time, you should carefully wash the appliance.
Open the lid by pushing the button marked OPEN. The lid is spring loaded and will
open automatically. Remove the frying basket and the lid.
Remove the frying basket 1.
You may raise and lower the basket with the lid
open or shut. Carefully lift up the handle of the
frying basket until it latches into position.
Holding the basket
NEVER place your thumb on the button when
moving the basket as the basket may release
unexpectedly and spill any contents.
Only when the handle is in the locked
position should you remove the basket!
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Remove the lid 2.
With the lid fully open, hold the lid at both sides and ease the lid o the spring
catch.
Remove the grease trap cover and lters
Grip the catch on the lter trap cover between thumb and forenger. Press the
catch down and lift out the lid.
Wash the fryer components3.
Wash the fryer lid, the grease trap cover and the basket by hand in warm •
soapy water. Rinse and allow to dry.
Pour warm soapy water into the oil tank and wash it with a damp cloth. •
Rinse with fresh hot water and dry well.
Wipe the exterior of the fryer with a damp cloth. Do NOT immerse the •
body of the fryer in water.
Replace the grease trap cover4.
Dry the fryer lid and replace the grease lters. Place the plain lter in the •
trap rst, followed by the charcoal lter.
Relocate the grease trap cover back into position. •
Reattach the fryer lid5.
Stand in front of the fryer. Hold the lid
on each side and place the lid spring in
front of the metal catch at the rear of
the fryer. The two metal shafts in the lid
should be situated right at the plastic
housing.
Now lift out the two lters.
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Cooking with the Fryer
Cooking with the fryer is a two part process.
First the tank must be lled 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.
PART 1
Fill the Tank with Oil1.
On the inside of the oil tank at the back, there are two marks MIN and MAX. •
Pour in sucient oil to reach the MAX marks. Do not overll.
The maximum capacity of the tank is 1.8 litres. There should always be suf-•
cient oil in the tank to cover the MIN mark.
Corn oil, sunower oil, ground nut oil and vegetable oil are all suitable for •
use with the fryer. If you wish you may use solid vegetable fat but this is
much more dicult to handle. Solid fat should be melted in a separate pan
before transferring it to the tank.
Lightly smear the viewing window with a little oil. This will prevent it from •
getting fogged by condensation and allow you to view the food while it
cooks.
Replace the frying basket 2.
Hold the basket as described earlier. Align the groove
in the basket handle over the raised lip at the front of
the fryer and press down to make sure the basket is
rmly seated.
Close the lid 3.
Close the lid of the fryer by pressing down at both
sides. This will prevent steam from escaping.
Lower the basket into the oil 4.
Pull back the button on the handle to release the
catch and fold the handle down.
Plug the fryer into the mains 5.
Plug the fryer into the mains socket and switch on
the power at the mains.
Do not use margarine, butter or olive oil. Do not mix different oils and fats.
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Preheat the Oil6.
Preheating will take 15 minutes.
Set the correct oil temperature for the food• - the frying guide on page
11 will assist you.
Set the timer• to the 15 minute mark. The POWER indicator will illuminate.
After 15 minutes a bell will ring and the POWER indicator will go o.
PART 2 - Cooking
Raise the basket and lock it in the raised 1.
position
Open the fryer lid 2.
Place the food into the raised basket 3.
Place the food to be cooked (which should be as
dry as possible) in the basket. Always have the
basket in the raised position when lling it with
food. Do not overll the basket.
Set the Cooking Timer 4.
Set the time for cooking the food according to
the frying guide on page 11. The POWER
indicator will illuminate.
Close the fryer lid 5.
Lower the lled basket into the oil6.
Lower the lled basket into the oil by slowly
returning the handle to the recessed posi-
tion, as described earlier.
When using for the first time, the fryer may emit a slight odour.
This is harmless and quite normal. The odour will cease after a very
short time.
Do not omit the Preheating process!
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Cooking Home-Battered Foods
This method requires extreme care.
Coat the food in batter and leave it to drain to remove any excess batter.1.
Ensure the correct cooking temperature has been reached.2.
Follow the step’s detailed in Part 2 Cooking (refer to page 8).3.
Hints on using your Fryer
Use a recommended oil - do not mix oils or fats.•
Take into account the type of food when you set the frying temperature. Gen-•
erally, precooked foods need a higher cooking temperature than raw foods.
If you need to add oil, do so between batches. Allow a short time for the oil to •
heat up to the right temperature.
Use the timer to help you cook food for the correct amount of time.•
Ensure there is enough room to open the appliance lid and operate the frying •
basket.
Cook food thoroughly. Remember that food may turn golden brown before it •
has cooked through.
Use the fryer in well ventilated conditions. All food contains moisture which •
turns to steam during frying. Most of this steam escapes through the lter in
the lid.
Do not lean over the fryer when cooking food or when opening the lid.•
Check the progress of the food during cooking by raising the basket using the •
handle and view the food through the viewing window.
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When the Food is Cooked
After the preset cooking time has elapsed, a bell will ring and the • POWER
indicator will go o.
Raise the basket and wait a few seconds to let the steam subside. Now open •
the lid fully. Be careful as there may be steam in the fryer.
Shake the basket slightly to remove excess oil and transfer the food carefully to •
a heatproof tray. Hold the handle as described on page 5.
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, add
some extra time on the timer and continue the cooking process.
When Cooking has been Completed
Return the basket to the fryer, set the Timer control to OFF, switch o the mains
socket and unplug the fryer. Now leave the appliance to completely cool before
cleaning.
If you are using solid fat, remove the basket from the fryer before the
fat in the tank solidifies. Wash the basket in hot soapy water. Take
great care as the fat may splatter when it comes into contact with the
water. Alternatively, leave the basket on a heatproof surface to cool
after removing it from the fryer.
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Frying Guide Time and Temperature Chart
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 190
º
C 10-15 minutes
Frozen Chips 700g 190
º
C 13-18 minutes
Fish 500g 150
º
C 8-12 minutes
Whitebait (just sucient to cover the basket area) 190
º
C 2-3 minutes
Fresh cod or haddock in batter 500g 190
º
C 10-15 minutes
Frozen cod or haddock in batter 500g 170
º
C 12-18 minutes
Frozen plaice 600g 190
º
C 12-18 minutes
Frozen Hamburgers 4(qty) 150
º
C 8-10 minutes
Chicken portions in Crumbs 600g 170
º
C 12-18 minutes
Fresh crumbed chicken drumsticks 600g 170
º
C 12-15 minutes
Frozen veal escalopes 500g 170
º
C 8-10 minutes
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Cleaning the Fryer
Cleaning should be carried out when the fryer is unplugged from the mains socket
and the timer is switched to OFF. The fryer and the oil should be completely cool.
When cleaning, avoid the use of abrasive cleaning materials as these may damage
the fryers surface.
Remove the basket from the fryer. Remove the lid, and the lter from the grease
trap. For guidance on removing and repositioning these items see page 5-6.
Two-piece Filter1.
Remove the lter before cleaning the lid. Lift and
remove the grease trap cover (refer to page 6). Remove
the two lters and check their condition. The lters
can be used about fty times before they need to be
replaced. This depends on the nature of the food and
the period of cooking.
Cleaning the basket2.
The basket and handle should be washed in warm soapy water, rinsed and
dried.
Cleaning the fryer lid3.
The lid and the grease trap cover should also be washed in warm soapy water,
rinsed and dried.
Cleaning the Oil Tank4.
Ensure the fryer is fully cool, the lid has been removed and the fryer is un-
plugged. Carefully lift and tilt the fryer to the left and pour the oil o 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 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.
Note: If you intend to re-use the oil, then make sure you filter it well.
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When all the components are cleaned and dried5.
Re-assemble the fryer. Replace the lters in the correct order with the white
one underneath and the charcoal lter on top. Store the fryer safely in a cool
dry place out of the reach of children.
Storing the oil6.
You may store ltered, cooled oil in the fryer. Solid fat must not be stored in
the fryer.
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Safety Warnings
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
Read all the instructions and retain them.1.
During and after use, parts of the appliance are HOT. Do not touch the oil tank 2.
until it has completely cooled down.
Unplug the appliance from the mains socket after use and allow it to cool 3.
before handling or cleaning any parts.
The oil or fat in the appliance will stay hot for some time after use. Do not 4.
move the appliance until it is completely cool. To lift the appliance, use the
recessed handle grips at the sides.
Do not touch hot surfaces, use oven gloves.5.
Do not pour oil out of the appliance when the oil and the appliance are hot. 6.
Allow them to cool rst. This can take at least 3 hours depending on ambient
temperatures and the oil temperature.
Never connect the appliance to the mains socket without placing the oil in 7.
the tank.
Never operate the appliance when the oil in the tank is above the maximum 8.
or below the minimum mark. The maximum amount of oil is 1.8 litres.
Do not immerse the body of the appliance or the mains cable or, mains plug 9.
in water or liquids.
Never place the appliance on or near a source of heat such as a hot gas, elec-10.
tric burner or heated oven. Do not allow it to touch curtains, wall coverings,
clothing, dishtowels or other ammable materials during use.
Ensure ample clearance around and above the appliance so you can work 11.
safely.
Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.12.
Do not exposed the appliance to direct sunlight.13.
Operate the appliance with the controls facing you. Do not reach across the 14.
appliance while it is operating or when it is hot.
Steam will build up during cooking, and will escape when you open the lid. 15.
Stand back when opening the lid. Always open the lid away from you.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the mains.16.
Do not let the mains cable overhang the edge of the work surface or allow it 17.
to touch hot surfaces or sources of heat or ame.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.18.
Do not place the appliance under any overhead cupboards when in use.19.
Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the 20.
manufacturer.
Close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children. 21.
Parents must warn children not to touch the hot appliance parts. Children
should not operate this appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with 22.
reduced 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 23.
appliance.
Do not use the appliance with a damaged mains cable or mains plug or frying 24.
basket. Seek expert advice.
If the mains cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its 25.
service agent , or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not use extension cables with kitchen equipment as they increase the risk 26.
of accidents.
If you are using a solid fat, melt this gently in a separate pan and pour it into 27.
the oil tank before switching on. Do not melt solid fat in the appliance by
placing it in the basket or you may damage the appliance.
Renew the cooking oil regularly. Used oil may contain contaminants, lower 28.
smoking temperatures and cause excessive foaming and spattering.
Always dry food before frying as moist foods cause excessive foaming and 29.
spattering. Even small amounts of water may cause the oil to spatter.
Never overload the frying basket. If too much food is fried at the same time, 30.
the food will not get crisp and may cause excessive foaming and spattering.
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the basket.
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appliance.
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specied in this manual.
The appliance must not be left unattended while it is connected to the mains 34.
socket.
Technical Specication
Model C18FFW10
Power 230 V ~50Hz, 1800W
Tank Capacity 1.8 litres MAX.
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED
NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please
quote their corresponding part numbers:
Replacement Part Part Number
Frying Basket 31BZ0-01-W-1-N
Plain Filter 96BZ0-01-W-N
Charcoal Filter 96BZ0-01-B-N
Instruction Manual 62BZ0-1982-2-N
DSG Retail Ltd. Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire HP2 7TG England
(P.N.: 62BZ0-1982-2-N)
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