User manual BEKO HIG 64220

[. . . ] Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance. Keep these instructions in a safe place for reference and pass them on to any future user. [. . . ] While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. Further safety notes When using an electric socket near the appliance, care should be taken that the cable of the electrical appliance does not come into contact with the hot appliance. The insulation on the cable could become damaged, giving rise to an electric shock hazard. Many factors will affect the overall cooking time, including the size and amount of food and its temperature. Some foods may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking; therefore when cooking or reheating foods such as poultry, it is particularly important that the food is completely cooked through. Dispose of it safely with your household waste or ask your local authority about disposal schemes in your area. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions. 8 Caring for the environment Disposal of packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Dispose of or recycle all packaging materials as soon as possible. Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste. Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. ­ Lower the frying basket slowly so that the oil does not froth over. ­ Rinsing freshly cut potatoes under running water and then drying them thoroughly with kitchen paper towel will prevent them sticking together. ­ Items containing yeast should be placed in the fat with the risen side downwards and turned over half way through cooking. should be added after the food has been removed from the basket and drained of excess fat. 16 Using the fryer After frying Switch the fryer off and filter the oil. This not only removes impurities which can affect the taste of the food, but will help the oil last longer. Proceed as follows: ^ Allow the oil to cool down, but not to solidify. If it has solidified it can be melted by heating the fryer up to 100 °C. ^ Open the drain tap by turning it anti-clockwise a as far as it will go. ^ After the oil has drained out, close the tap by turning it clockwise b as far as it will go. ^ Filter the oil by pouring it through kitchen paper or a metal sieve lined with kitchen or filter paper and store it in a closed heat-resistant container until it is needed again. Make sure that the drain tap under the appliance is always easy to access for draining. [. . . ] Do not use cleaning agents for stainless steel in the oil reservoir. 20 Cleaning and care Stainless steel surround Clean the stainless steel surround with hot water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge. The stainless steel surround can be cleaned using a Miele E-Cloth or a proprietary non-abrasive cleaning agent designed specifically for use on stainless steel. To help prevent re-soiling, a proprietary conditioning agent for stainless steel, such as Neoblank (available from the Miele Spare Parts Department) can also be used. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the label and apply sparingly with an even pressure following the direction of the grain. Glass control panel Clean the glass surface and control with a damp cloth only, and then wipe dry with a soft cloth. [. . . ]