Morphy Richards 7984 - Manual (Page 7)

Frying times &
temperature chart
These frying times are intended as a
guide only and should be adjusted to suit
quantity or thickness of food and your own
taste.
Fresh chips (1kg) 190°C 10-12 minutes
Frozen chips (900g) see packet
Scampi Frozen in crumbs just enough to
loosely cover the basket area
170°C 3-5 minutes
Whitebait Just enough to
cover the basket area
190°C 1-2 minutes
Fresh Cod, Haddock
in batter
190°C 5-10 minutes
Frozen Cod, Haddock
in batter
170°C 10-15 minutes
Frozen Plaice 190°C 5-6 minutes
Chicken portions In crumbs*
small/medium size 170°C
15-20 minutes
large size170°C 20-30 minutes
Fresh chicken drumsticks
in crumbs
170°C 15 minutes
Frozen veal escalopes
170°C 3-8 minutes
*Note: the oil will need to be filtered after
use.
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Trouble shooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Fryer doesn’t switch on Not plugged in Check the plug is in its socket and the
switch in the ‘on’ position
Plug itself or the socket faulty Check this by plugging in another
appliance
Appliance has been turned Allow the fryer to cool down
on without fat or oil and press the reset button concealed at
the back of the fryer
Temperature control dial not Choose cooking
at correct setting temperature
Strong smell Fat or oil has gone bad Replace oil or fat
The correct fat/oil is not Use only high quality oil or
being used fat. Do not mix oils or fats of different
types and qualities.
Oil overflowing Fryer is filled above maximum level Check oil level inside fryer body
Wet food placed in hot oil Dry food
Stated quantities exceeded Do not fry food above weight indicated
Food not browning Cooking temperature too low Adjust the dial to the correct cooking
temperature
Basket overloaded Do not fry food above stated quantities
and weight
Oil not hot enough Faulty thermostat. Telephone Morphy
Richards consumer service using the
helpline number
Chips sticking together Food not washed before placed Wash potatoes thoroughly
into hot oil and dry carefully
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