Kenwood DF310 series: instruction

Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK

www.kenwood.co.uk

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DF310 series

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know your Kenwood deep fryer

know your Kenwood fryer

 removable lid with permanent mesh filter

safety

 basket

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Never plug in the fryer before filling the bowl with oil.

 handle lever

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Keep children away during use and after - fat stays hot

 folding handle

for a long time.

 basket rest

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Never let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang down

 pouring lip (▲)

over the worktop edge - a child could grab it and pull

 fixed bowl

the fryer down.

 lid release

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Never touch the bowl, pour away oil or move your fryer

 body

while the oil’s hot.

 temperature control with neon light

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After cleaning, ensure all parts are completely dry

before use.

to dismantle, assemble and use

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Never leave your fryer on unattended.

your fryer

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This fryer is not intended for use by young children or

infirm persons without supervision.

to dismantle

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Young children should be supervised to ensure that

1 Push the lid release  down to open the lid. Then lift

they do not play with this appliance.

the lid off.

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Do not use if there is any damage to the fryer, cord or

2 Lift up the handle and remove the basket.

plug. Get it checked or repaired: see ‘service’.

to assemble and use

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Watch out for steam during cooking and when you

1 Pour in the oil. The level must be between the ‘MAX’

open the lid.

and ‘MIN’ marks.

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Never put your fryer near or on cooker hot plates.

2 Insert the basket and lower the handle by sliding the

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This fryer is for domestic use only.

lever forward. Close the lid.

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Always unplug the fryer after use.

3 Plug in and select the required temperature .

before plugging in

4 The light goes out when the oil reaches the right

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Make sure your electricity supply is the same as the

temperature to start frying. Fill the basket and lower

one shown on the underside of the fryer.

into the oil. Don’t exceed the maximum food

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This machine complies with European Economic

quantities stated. The light will come on and off as

Community Directive 89/336/EEC.

the fryer maintains the temperature.

5 When ready open the lid and raise the basket. To drain

before using for the first time

the food hook the basket rest  on the side of the

1 Remove all packaging.

bowl .

2 Dismantle: see ‘to dismantle, assemble and use your

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To re-use oil, allow to cool then pour the oil through fine

fryer’.

muslin or absorbent paper.

3 Wash the parts: see ‘cleaning’.

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Always unplug the fryer after use.

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hints

cook evenly. Rinse and dry before cooking. For best

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We would recommend the use of a good quality oil for

results use dry floury textured potatoes i.e. King

deep frying, such as corn oil or groundnut oil. A good

Edwards or Maris Piper.

quality solid fat may also be used. Other oils may be

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To prolong the life of your fryer, filter the oil after each

used if they are specifically recommended by the

use and change it after 8 - 10 uses.

manufacturer for deep frying. Never mix different oils or

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Shake off any excess ice before frying frozen foods.

fat and do not use olive oil, butter or margarine as they

maximum food capacities

will smoke or bubble over.

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fresh chips 1 Kg

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Pre-cooked food needs a higher temperature than raw

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frozen chips 800g

food.

oil and fat capacities

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Cook food thoroughly. The outside may look ready

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maximum oil 2.3 litres

before the inside is cooked.

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minimum oil 1.5 litres

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Keep your fryer with oil (cooled and strained) inside it,

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ready for use. The lid keeps the dust out.

maximum solid fat 2kg

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Before frying battered food, drain off excess batter.

minimum solid fat 1.4kg

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To make chips, cut the potatoes up evenly, so they

Frying Times and temperature chart

The frying times given in this chart are a guide only and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of

food and to suit your own taste.

Food Frying Temp Frying time

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Fresh Chips 600g/

⁄2 fill basket 190°C 6 – 8 minutes

(recommended quantity for best results)

Fresh Chips 1Kg 190°C 9 – 12 minutes

Frozen Chips 800g 190°C 9 – 11 minutes

FISH

Frozen scampi in breadcrumbs 170°C 3 – 5 minutes

White fish fillets portions in crumb or batter 170°C 10 – 15 minutes (depending on fish thickness)

Fresh Prawns in batter 190°C 3 – 5 minutes

CHICKEN

Chicken portions in crumb 170°C 15 – 20 minutes (small/medium size)

20 – 30 minutes (large size)

Fresh chicken drumsticks in crumb 170°C 15 minutes

Frozen Chicken nuggets 190°C 6 – 8 minutes

FRUIT/VEGETABLES

Fruit fritters 2 – 3pieces 190°C 3 – 5 minutes

Vegetable fritters 190°C 3 – 5 minutes

Frozen Onion Rings 190°C 3 – 5 minutes

Fresh Onions/mushrooms 150°C 3 – 5 minutes

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care and cleaning

service and customer care

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Never start cleaning until the oil has cooled

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If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be

down.

replaced by Kenwood or an authorised Kenwood

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Always unplug the fryer before cleaning.

repairer.

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Pour the oil out of the bowl using the pouring lip (▲) on

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If you experience any problems with the

the rim of the bowl .

operation of the fryer, before calling for

assistance refer to the troubleshooting guide.

fryer body/fixed bowl

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Fryer outer body - wipe with a damp cloth and dry

If you need help with:

thoroughly. Never put it in water.

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using your fryer or

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Inner bowl - after each use, fill with hot soapy water

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servicing or repairs

and soak for 20 minutes. Then use a non-abrasive

Contact the shop where you bought your fryer.

cleaner.

lid

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After each use, remove and soak in hot soapy water for

20 minutes.

basket

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After each use, remove and soak in hot soapy water for

20 minutes. Then use a stiff brush.

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The lid and basket can alternatively be washed in your

dishwasher.

Troubleshooting guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Fryer does not work Fryer not plugged in Check fryer is plugged in

Fuse blown Check the fuse/circuit breaker

for your installation and replace

the fuse if necessary. If this does

not solve the problem refer to the

“service” section.

Oil overflowing Maximum oil level exceeded Check oil level

Basket overloaded/maximum chip Refer to frying chart for

capacity exceeded recommended quantities

Wet food placed in oil Drain and dry food thoroughly

The oil is old and has deteriorated Replace with fresh oil

Incorrect oil used/different oils Use a good quality oil suitable

mixed together for deep frying

Unpleasant Odour/Oil smokes The oil is old and has deteriorated Replace with fresh oil

The oil is not suitable for deep frying Use a good quality oil suitable

for deep frying

Poor Frying performance Incorrect temperature used Select the correct temperature

Basket overloaded Reduce the quantity fried

Fresh chips too wet Drain and dry the chips thoroughly

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