Mellerware 27100 - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
- Read this instruction leaflet carefully before using the appliance and keep it for future consultation.
- Ensure that the indicated voltage on the nameplate matches the mains voltage before plugging in the
appliance.
- Position the appliance on an even, stable surface, which can withstand high temperatures, away from
heat and possible water splashes.
- Keep the appliance away from flammable material such as textiles, cardboard or paper, etc.
- Never connect the appliance without having first of all filled the oil bowl.
- Respect the MAXIMUM and MINIMUM levels. (Fig. 1)
- Do not use the appliance if the cord or plug is damaged.
- Connect the appliance to a base with an earth socket withstanding a minimum of 10 amperes.
- Do not allow the cord to hang or to come into contact with the hot surfaces of the appliance.
- Unplug the appliance by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
- Unplug the appliance from the mains when not in use and before cleaning.
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- This appliance is for household use only, not industrial use.
- This appliance is intended for use by adults. Do not allow children or the disabled to use it.
- Never leave the appliance unattended when in use and keep out of the reach of children, as this is an
electrical appliance that heats oil to high temperatures and may cause serious burns.
- If using fat instead of oil, this must be melted beforehand in a separate container. Ensure that you respect
the levels.
- If the fat has hardened in the fryer, make some holes in the solidified fat to allow any water that it may
have been retained to be released as steam when heating at the minimum thermostat temperature.
- Do not move the appliance whilst in operation or if the oil is still hot. When the fryer is cold, carry it by the
handles
(Fig. 2).
- If, for some reason, the oil were to go on fire, disconnect the appliance from the mains and suffocate the
fire using the lid, a cover or a large kitchen cloth. NEVER WITH WATER.
- Turn the thermostat control to the minimum (MIN) setting. This does not mean that the fryer is switched
off permanently.
- Disconnect the fryer when not in use. Do so by pulling out the plug not by pulling the cable.
- Do not use or store the appliance outdoors.
- In the event of overheating, the thermal safety mechanism will be activated and the fryer will stop
operating.
- Do not use this equipment for any other purposes other than those described in this manual. Do not use
it for purposes other than those specified by the manufacturer.
- Any inappropriate use or non-compliance with the operating instructions renders the warranty and the
manufacturer’s liability null and void.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
- Open the cover
- Remove the basket and attach the handle by pivoting until the rods engage in the housing (Fig. 3).
- Before using for the first time, wash the basket and bowl in soapy water, rinse well to remove any soap
and then dry.
- Pour oil up to the mark indicating the MAXIMUM level on the bowl (Fig. 1).
- Plug the appliance into the mains.
- Select the required frying temperature using the thermostat control.
- The red pilot light will switch on to indicate that the oil is being heated (electricity is saved by closing the
lid).
- Prepare the food to be fried and place it in the basket, making sure that it does not rise above ¾ of its
capacity. Allow the food to drain before placing it in the basket.
- If the food is frozen, it must thaw first. The introduction of frozen food or food with significant water
content in the basket can cause the oil to suddenly spit after a few seconds.
- Wait until the pilot light has gone out which will indicate that the oil has reached the correct temperature.
- Slowly place the basket in the pan to avoid overflowing and splashing. Fry with the lid open or closed, as
required.
- When the food has been fried sufficiently, lift the basket and position it in the support in order to allow the
excess oil to drain from the food (Fig. 4).
- Empty the basket.
- Change the oil approximately every 15 or 20 frying operations, or every 5 – 6 months if not used
frequently.