DeLonghi D677UX Owner Manual - Page 8

5/8 times or it should be completely changed in the following circumstances: unpleasant odor, smoke when frying, oil becomes dark in color. PERFECT FRYING • The food to be fried should not be lowered into the oil until the the signal light switches off. • Do not overfill the basket. Too much food in the basket lowers the temperature of the oil suddenly, with the result that the food will be greasy and unevenly-fried. • When frying small quantities of food, the temperature of the oil must be set lower than the temperature indicated to avoid the oil boiling too violently. • Check that the food is sliced thinly and evenly. Thick slices will not be fried throughout, although they will look very attractive on the outside. If the food is evenly sliced, each slice will be perfectly fried at the same time. • Be sure to dry the food carefully before frying. Damp foods - especially potatoes - remain soggy after frying. Foods with a high water content (e.g. fish, meat and vegetables) should be dipped in breadcrumbs or flour. Remember to shake off any excess flour or breadcrumbs before frying. FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD Bear in mind that the cooking times and temperatures are approximate and must be regulated according to the ammount of food which is to be fried and to personal taste. Type of food Fried potatoes half portion whole portion Max. Quantity 1.1 lb / 500 gr 2.2 lb / 1000 gr Temperature (°C) (°F) 190 370 190 370 Time in Minutes phase 1 5 - 6 phase 2 2 - 3 phase 1 7 - 9 phase 2 6 - 8 Fish Meat Vegetables Squid Scallops Shrimp Sardines Soles (1) Beef cutlets (1) Chicken cutlets (1) Meatballs (13) Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Eggplant (4 slices) Zucchini 1.1 lb / 500 gr 160 320 1.1 lb / 500 gr 160 320 1.1 lb / 500 gr 160 320 1.1 lb / 500 gr 170 340 0.9 lb / 400 gr 160 320 0.7 lb / 300 gr 170 340 0.7 lb / 300 gr 170 340 1.2 lb / 550 gr 160 340 0.6 lb / 250 gr 150 300 0.9 lb / 400 gr 160 320 0.9 lb / 400 gr 150 300 0.2 lb / 100 gr 170 340 0.7 lb / 300 gr 160 320 12 - 13 12 - 13 10 - 11 12 - 13 8 - 9 8 - 9 7 - 8 7 - 8 11 - 12 9 - 10 9 - 10 7 - 8 11 - 12 8