DeLonghi D689UX Owner Manual - Page 8

D6 16-01-2003 16:07 Pagina 8 COOKING HINTS HOW LONG THE OIL OR FAT LASTS When oil goes below minimum level mark, add new oil. It is advisable to remove the oil from time to time in order to preserve not only the quality of its flavour, but also the digestibility of the fried food . The number of times the oil can be used depends on the type of food you fry. For example, the oil must be changed more often if food coated in breadcrumbs is fried frequently. We advise that the oil be completely changed every 5/8 times or it should be completely changed in the following circumstances: • unpleasant odour • smoke when frying • becomes dark in colour. FOR PERFECT FRYING • The food to be fried should not be lowered into the oil until the the pilot lamp 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 - remains 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 regulated according to the ammount of food which is to be fried and to personale taste. Type of food Max. Quantity Temperature (°C) (°F) Time in Minutes Fried potatoes half portion whole portion 1.1 lb / 500 gr 190 2.2 lb / 1000 gr 190 370 phase 1 5 - 6 phase 2 2 - 3 370 phase 1 7 - 9 phase 2 6 - 8 Fish Meat Squid "Canestrelli" Scampi Sardines Baby cuttlefish Soles (1) Beef cutlets (1) Chicken cutlets (1) Meatballs (13) 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 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 12 - 13 12 - 13 10 - 11 12 - 13 12 - 13 8 - 9 8 - 9 7 - 8 7 - 8 Vegetables 8 Artichokes Cauliflower Mushrooms Aubergines (4 slices) Courgettes 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 11 - 12 9 - 10 9 - 10 7 - 8 11 - 12