DeLonghi F14427CZ Instructions Manual

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Cooking hintsChanging the oil or fatThe oil or fat must never fall below the minimum level, when thisoccurs top up with new oil. It is advisable to change the oil regu-larly to maintain the quality and taste of the food.The length oftime the oil or fat will last depends on what is fried.For example, the oil must be changed more often if food coated inbreadcrumbs is fried frequently.Oil deteriorates if constantly reheated, we advise that the oil be com-pletely changed every 5/8 times or in the following circumstances:• unpleasant odours• smoke when frying• the oil becomes dark in colourHow to fry correctly• It is important to follow the recommended temperature forevery recipe. If the temperature is too low, the fried foodabsorbs oil. If the temperature is too high, a crust quickly formson the outside while the inside remains uncooked.• The food being fried must only be immersed when the oil hasreached the right temperature, i.e. when the indicator lightswitches off.• Too much food in the basket lowers the temperature of the oilquickly, resulting in unevenly fried and greasy food.• Check that the food is sliced thinly and of even thickness, foodwhich is too thick cooks badly on the inside, despite lookingcooked, while food of an even thickness reaches the idealcooking point all at the same time.• Dry the food completely before immersing it in the oil or fatas damp food becomes soggy after cooking (especially pota-toes). Food with a high water content (fish, meat, vegetables)should be coated in crumbs or flour, ensuring that any excessbreadcrumbs or flour is removed before immersing it in theoil.Electric deep fryer7