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Operating and assembly instructions
VF 230
Electric deep fryer
0 0
190
180 160
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VF 230 Preface 1. Important notes Page 3-4 1.1 For your safety Page 3 1.2 Operating for the first time Page 3 1.3 About use Page 4 2. Structure and operating principle Page 5-6 2.1 Structure of the appliance Page 5 2.2 Accessories Page 5 2.3 Operating principle Page 6 3. Operation Page 7-10 3.1 Switching on/off Page 7 3.2 Fat melting stage Page 8 3.3 And this is how to deep fry Page 9 3.4 Operating the child lock Page 10 4. Cleaning and care Page 11 5. Draining the deep frying oil Page 12 6. Mai
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Preface Deep frying with your new deep fryer will be even more fun than before. Among other things, the appliance offers you the following advantages: – a gentle fat melting stage – thanks to exact (electronic) temperature control, the surfaces of deep fried titbits can be closed so fast that deep frying oil or fat cannot penetrate into the food you are cooking. This ensures that proteins, vitamins and minerals are retained. – thanks to the novel installation method implemented, installation is
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1. Important notes Observe particular caution when working with 1.1 For your safety water in the proximity of the warm appliance. You must not operate the appliance if it is Explosion risk! damaged. Foodstuffs that are prepared in fat and oil (e.g. The appliance must only be connected by an French fries) must only be prepared under constant authorised specialist, paying attention to the supervision! relevant regulations of the power supply companies and the regional construction regulations. Obs
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1.3 About use The appliance is intended solely for use in the If a fire should break out, remove the mains plug household and must not be put to any other uses. and place the lid on the deep fryer. Never extinguish with water! Use the appliance to prepare meals only. It must Switch off the extractor hood immediately because not be used to heat up the room in which it is the draught will otherwise intensify the fire! installed. The deep frying oil/fat will foam over if foodstuffs Keep ventila
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2. Structure and operating principle 2.1 Structure of the appliance 1 Deep frying basket suspension 1 2 Foaming edge 3 Heating element (2300 W) 2 3 0 0 190 Fig. 2 180 160 Panel: 5 4 6 4 Display offering the following possibilities: 0 0 — (heating) symbol 190 — Display of the set temperature — Display of the set short time 180 160 — (limiter) symbol 5 “Short time" knob, featuring the + and – options Fig. 3 6 “Temperature" knob (adjustment range 135-190 °C) with fat melting stage 2.2 Accessories
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During deep frying, the heat that is generated by 2.3 Operating principle the appliance is transmitted by the fat to the food you are cooking. When this fast cooking method is employed, a tasty crust is formed around the cooked food. The deep frying temperature range lies between 160 and 180°C. The maximum temperature is 190°C. A higher temperature would result in a consistency change in the deep frying fat or oil. The two marks on the rear of the deep fryer indicate the maximum and minimum leve
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3. Operation 3.1 Switching on /off “Temperature" knob The temperature can be set within the range from 135-190 °C. The fat melting stage can also be set. 0 0 “Short time" knob 190 The short time can be set within a range from 1 minute to 90 minutes (Fig. 7). The appliance is not switched off by the short-time reminder. 180 160 Fig. 7 Switching on: Turn the “Temperature" knob to the temperature you require. The chosen temperature is shown on 0 0 the display. While the appliance is heating up, th
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3.2 Fat melting stage – Place approximately 3 kg of crushed fat in the deep fryer. 0 0 – Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the fat 190 melting stage position on the right. In this position, the fat is melted slowly and overheating of the heating element, and thus damaging of the 180 160 appliance, are prevented. The (heating) symbol flashes on the display and 100°C is Fig. 11 displayed. or – Turn the “Temperature" control knob to the right to the fat melting stage position . As soon as an a
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3.3 And this is how to deep fry (see also 7.1) – Set the required temperature with the temperature control knob. The required temperature has been reached as soon as the 0 0 (heating) symbol goes off. 190 Important: 180 160 Only ever switch on the appliance after having placed deep frying fat or oil in the deep frying tub. Deep frying fat must be melted (see front)! Fig. 12 – Briefly dip the deep frying basket into the hot fat or oil. The optimum quantity is 3-3.5 l of oil (or 3 kg of fat). Mo
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3.4 Operating the child lock Activating the child lock – Turn the “Short time" control knob to the left to the minus position. Hold the knob in this position. – Turn the “Temperature" control knob to any 0 0 temperature on the right. 190 – Turn the “Temperature" control knob back to the 0 position. 180 160 – Turn the “Short time" knob back to the 0 position. The symbol (child lock) flashes on the display (Fig. 14). You can now turn the “Temperature" Fig. 14 control knob to any position without t
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4. Cleaning and care Please clean the appliance thoroughly before operating it for the first time. Cleaning the deep frying tub: – Take out the deep frying basket and tilt up the heating element. Clamp the heating element onto the deep frying basket suspension (Fig. 16). – Pour approximately four litres of water with detergent into the empty tub. – Tilt the heating element back into the frying tub and heat up the appliance to the fat melting stage. – The water is drained off through the
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5. Draining the deep frying oil Draining the deep frying oil and fat Drain used oil only after it has cooled down. Melt used fat at the melting stage. In the cold oil zone, the fat melts only slowly. Use a temperature-resistant bucket with a capacity of at least 10 litres to collect the oil/fat. Water that collects in the cold oil zone can also be drained by way of the oil drain plug. The deep frying oil or fat is drained off through the oil drain valve, which is located under the Fig. 18 funne
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6. Maintenance The appliance must always be disconnected from the mains when being repaired. If the appliance does not function correctly, check the fuses first. If the power supply is functioning correctly, but your appliance still does not work, please contact your dealer or your local Gaggenau customer service agency. Specify the appliance type (see rating plate on the rear of the operating and assembly instructions). Repairs may, only be carried out by authorised electricians, in order to gu
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7. Practical tips 7.1 Cooking table Item Temperature Quantity Deep frying Remarks (°C) time (min.) Snacks and hors d'oeuvres Camembert, breaded 160 4 3 Spring rolls 160 -170 4 - 6 4 - 6 Depending on size Pears filled with Roquefort cheese 155 2 8 Turn frequently Flaky pasties (e.g. filled with mushrooms, 180 - 185 4 - 6 5 - 7 Depending on size mince or feta cheese) Vegetables Various vegetable pasties / vols au vent 175 - 180 — 3 - 6 Depending on cooked state (e.g. aubergine and zucchini slices,
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7.2 Recipes Fishballs in a cabbage jacket Game skewers For 4 skewers Ingredients Ingredients 400 g fillet of cod 4 giant prawns 300 g hare fillet 1 head of Chinese cabbage 1 lime 300 g deer fillet 2 tablespoons soya sauce 2 eggs 12 shallots 2 spring onions 80 g starch 12 small mushroom heads 100 ml whipped cream Salt, pepper 4 slices of pineapple (quartered) 1 fresh mango (in pieces) Preparation Salt, pepper Wash the fish fillet, dab it dry and cut it into small cubes. Press out the lime. Mix th
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7.3 Tips and tricks – If you have large quantities of food to deep – Remove ice from deep frozen foodstuffs. Fill the fry, you are advised to remove the basket from the basket outside of the deep fryer. tub after 1-2 minutes to allow the oil or fat to – Allow deep frozen fish to thaw slightly. This will assume the selected temperature faster. The shorten the deep frying time and the fish will take deep fried food will also become crisper. on a lovely golden yellow colouring. – After every use
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