CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance will ensure many years of service from your appliance. Clean the
appliance thoroughly after every use. The appliance contains no user serviceable parts
and requires little maintenance. Leave any servicing or repairs to qualified personnel.
WARNING:
Always turn the temperature control knob (23) to the 0 position, after cleaning
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thoroughly, before using or storing the appliance. Ensure that no water enters the
housing (13).
Do not attempt to attach the magnetic plug permanently to the appliance.
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Do not attempt to remove the silicone rubber sealing plate (22).
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Ensure the frying basket (6) cooled down completely before touching its surface and
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attempting to remove the basket handle (7).
Ensure the oil cooled down completely before emptying the oil pan (9) into the oil
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container (15).
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Ensure the oil container (15) is in place, then turn the oil filtration control knob (14) to
the FILTER OIL position to empty the oil pan (9) (see Oil filtration).
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Place the frying basket (6) on a clean, flat and heat-resistant surface.
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Remove the basket handle (7) from the frying basket (6).
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Remove the control element (21) from the oil pan (9). Carefully clean the control
element (21) and immersion heater (20) with a damp cloth.
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Pull the oil filter cover (11) from the oil pan (9) and then remove the oil pan (9) from
the housing (13).
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Open the lid filter cover (28) and remove both the black and white filters (26, 27) (ill.
u).
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Clean the housing (13) with a damp cloth.
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Wash the lid (3), frying basket (6), basket handle (7), oil pan (9) and oil filter cover
(11) with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. Rinse and dry carefully.
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Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning and before using the appliance again.
NOTES:
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If the oil container (15) needs to be cleaned, ensure it is empty before attempting to
clean (see Emptying the oil container). Wash with hot soapy water or in a
dishwasher. Rinse and dry carefully.
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Clean the filters (26, 27) every 3 months or after every 12 uses with hot soapy water.
Do not clean in a dishwasher.
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Dry all parts and surfaces thoroughly before use. Make sure that all parts and
surfaces are completely dry before connecting the appliance to a power socket.
Even a small amount of water can cause severe splattering of hot oil.
STORAGE
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Before storage, always make sure the appliance is completely cool, clean and dry.
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It is recommended to store the appliance in a dry place.
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Store the appliance on a stable shelf or in a cupboard. To avoid accidents, ensure
that both the appliance and its power cord are beyond reach of children or pets.
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