Gaggenau VF 230 manual

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    0 0 190 180 160 Operating and assembly instructions VF 230 Electric deep fryer[...]

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    Preface 1. Important notes Page 3-4 1.1 F or 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 F at melting stage Page 8 3.3 An[...]

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    2 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[...]

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    1.1 F or your safety Y ou must not operate the appliance if it is damaged . The appliance must only be connected by an authorised specialist , paying attention to the relevant regulations of the power supply companies and the regional construction regulations. Observe the assembly instructions! When connecting electrical appliances in the proximity[...]

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    1.3 About use The appliance is intended solely for use in the household and must not be put to any other uses. Use the appliance to prepare meals only . It must not be used to heat up the room in which it is installed. Keep ventilation openings open (doors, extractor hoods and windows). Do not store any combustible items inside the appliance. Durin[...]

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    2.1 Structure of the appliance 2.2 Accessories 1 Deep frying basket suspension 2 F oaming edge 3 Heating element (2300 W) Panel: 4 Display offering the following possibilities: — (heating) symbol — Display of the set temperature — Display of the set short time — (limiter) symbol 5 “Short time" knob, featuring the + and – options 6 [...]

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    2.3 Operating principle During deep frying , the heat that is generated by 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 tempera[...]

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    3.1 Switching on /off “T emperature" knob The temperature can be set within the range from 135-190 °C. The fat melting stage can also be set. “Short time" knob 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 . Switching on: T urn the “T empe[...]

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    3.2 F at melting stage – Place approximately 3 kg of crushed fat in the deep fryer . – T urn the “T emperature" control knob to the fat 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 appliance, are prevented. The (heating) symbol flashes on [...]

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    9 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 (heating) symbol goes off. – 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). – Place the food in the de[...]

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    3.4 Operating the child lock Activating the child lock – T urn the “Short time" control knob to the left to the minus position. Hold the knob in this position. – T urn the “T emperature" control knob to any temperature on the right. – T urn the “T emperature" control knob back to the 0 position. – T urn the “Short tim[...]

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    11 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 he[...]

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    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. W ater that collects in the cold oil zone can also be drained by way of the oil drai[...]

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    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 [...]

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    14 7.1 Cooking table 7. Practical tips Item T emperature 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 T urn frequently Flaky pasties (e.g. filled with mushrooms, 180 - 185 4 - 6 5 - 7 Depending o[...]

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    7.2 Recipes Fishballs in a cabbage jacket Ingredients 400 g fillet of cod 4 giant prawns 1 head of Chinese cabbage 1 lime 2 tablespoons soya sauce 2 eggs 2 spring onions 80 g starch 100 ml whipped cream Salt, pepper Preparation W ash the fish fillet, dab it dry and cut it into small cubes. Press out the lime. Mix the lime juice and the soya sauce i[...]

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    16 7.3 Tips and tricks – If you have large quantities of food to deep fry , you are advised to remove the basket from the tub after 1-2 minutes to allow the oil or fat to assume the selected temperature faster . The deep fried food will also become crisper . – After every use of the deep fryer , remove any resulting remainders of food from the [...]

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    GAGGENAU HAUSGERÄTE GMBH P.O. BOX 10 02 50 · D - 80076 MÜNCHEN Y (0 89) 45 90 - 03 FAX (0 89) 45 90 - 23 47 www.gaggenau.com[...]