After using each time, top up the oil level. If the oil level is too low, efficiency will be lost and the oil will overheat.Starting up, cooking:Turn the thermostat switch [1] to the required temperature,for ex. 180o CÞ Neutral lamp [2] lights upÞ The lamp [3] lights upAs soon as green lamp [4] lights up, immerse the basket inthe oil* The model Maxi-5 does not have a green lampÞ Place the basket directly on the heating elementAfter cooking time (see cooking chart below), lift the basketand shake itÞ Hook the basket at the fixing bar [6]Þ Let oil drainAfter the service, turn the thermostat switch [1 ] to position« 0 »Þ Cover the deep fryer with the lid deliverd withIf you fry many chips, some water accumulate on the body of the pan. To prevent overflow, please drain out 1-2 litres of oil after use and put itinto hot oil.How to save oil* Do not leave deep fryer on before or after using (the fryer only takes 5 minutes to heat up).Ù the high temperature destroys the oil also without food* Limit the temperature at 170 o C instead of 190 oCÙ life time of oil is extended by approx. 40 % !* After each service, pass the oil through a microfilter (optional). This will retain even microscopic particles and can be reusedmany time overCooking chartTemp. Foods Minutes190 oC Frozen chips 3 (1+1)160 oC Blanching raw chips 4 - 6190 oC Cooking blanched chips 2 - 3170 oC Breaded meats 3170 oC Frozen chicken legs 6 - 8180 oC Fish 2 - 4Maintenance of fryerProcedure of cleaning see Health and Safety guide Safety during emptying and cleaning of fryersCAIS17(rev2)Disconnect the equipment Þ Isolate from mains and turn fryer “off”Turn the Thermostat switch [1] to position « 0 »Wait that oil gets to below 40c.Empty the pan [20]Þ Drain oilÞ Be careful of burning if oil is hotPour hot water containing detergent (soda, forexample) into the pan to level MAX)Þ Leave for 5 to 10 minutes, wash the pan and the heating element coil[9] using a brushÞ Do not damage the probe of the thermostat with sharp or pointed tools.Remove the heating element box Þ Beware: do not clean it with water(IEC 60335-2-37)Cleaning the bottom of the pan with a brush or put it inthe dishwasherÞ After cleaning, rinse the pan with hot water, as detergent residues arevery harmful to the fresh oil used to refill the pan.Þ Wipe the pan and the heating element with a dry clothPut the pan in the body (chassis) Þ Attention, drain vlave lever must be in open positionClose the valve [10] and refill the pan with fresh oil tothe level «MAX» [8]Þ Replace the heating element in the correct position. The 2 pins [14]must penetrate in the switchboxAfter use, cover the fryer with the lid Þ Light damages the oil qualityChanging the oilIN friteuses BB F http://www.valentinefryers.com/tt_manual.htm5 von 12 20.07.2010 16:21