Tefal FA4000: Safety instructions Wiring instructions UK only
Safety instructions Wiring instructions UK only: Tefal FA4000
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- Safety instructions Wiring instructions UK only

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• If you have a removable bowl, never take it out
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when the fryer is switched on.
This appliance complies with the safety regulations
• If you have a removable anti-odour filter, change it
and conditions in effect, and with the following:
after every 10 - 15 uses (foam filter) or after 30 -
- Household appliance directive 89/336/CEE
40 uses (cartridge with saturation indicator).
modified by directive 93/68/CEE
• For any problems contact our after sales services
- Low Voltage Directive 72/23/CEE modified by
or our internet site groupeseb.com.
directive 93/68/CEE.
• We recommend you to:
• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to
- Control the cooking: neither eat brown nor
that shown on the appliance (alternating current).
• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the
roasted but golden food.
appliance is used in a country other than that in
- Clean your oil after every use to avoid that
which it is purchased, have it checked by an
residues burn and change it regularly.
approved service centre.
- Eat a balanced and varied diet which includes
• Use a flat and stable work surface, away from any
plenty of fruits and vegetables.
water splashes.
• For a good and fast cooking, we recommend you
• Never leave the appliance in operation unattended.
to limit the quantity of chips at 1/2 basket per
Keep away from children.
bath.
• Do not leave the cord hanging.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept
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liability for doing so, only use an extension lead
WARNING:
which is in good condition, has an earthed plug
This appliance must be earthed.
and is suited to the power of the appliance.
Important: the wires in this cord are coloured in
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
accordance with the following codes:
• Do not use the appliance if:
Green and Yellow: Earth
- the appliance or the cord is damaged.
Blue: Neutral
- the appliance has fallen or shows visible
Brown: Live
damage or does not work properly.
Connect the Green/Yellow wire to the terminal in the
In the event of the above, the appliance must be
plug marked “E” (or by the earth symbol) or coloured
sent to an approved Service Centre. Do not take
Green or coloured Green and Yellow. Connect the
the appliance apart yourself.
Brown wire to the terminal in the plug marked “L” or
• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be
coloured Red. Connect the Blue wire to the terminal
replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised
in the plug marked “N” or coloured Black. A 13 amp
service centre or a similarly qualified person in
fuse should be fitted when the appliance is connected
order to avoid any danger.
to a BS 1363 plug. Seek professional advice if you
• This electrical equipment operates at high
are unsure of the correct procedure for the above.
temperatures which may cause burns. Despite the
high heat protection, do not touch the apparent
Voltage
metal parts, filter or window...
This appliance is designed to run on 230 - 240 volts
• Always unplug the appliance:
AC only. Check that the mains supply corresponds to
- immediately after use,
that shown on the rating plate of the appliance. If the
- when moving it,
appliance is to be used in any country other than that of
- prior to any cleaning or maintenance.
purchase, it should be checked by an approved Service
• Never immerse the appliance in water !
Dealer. Standards can vary from country to country.
• Do not switch on the appliance near to flammable
materials (blinds, curtains...) or close to an
About your factory fitted plug
external heat source (gas stove, hot plate etc.).
(supplied with certain models only)
• Do not move the appliance when it is full of
The cord is already fitted with a plug incorporating a
liquids or hot foods.
13 amp fuse. If the plug does not fit your socket
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only.
outlet, see next paragraph.
In case of professional use, inappropriate use or
Should you need to replace the fuse in the plug supplied,
failure to comply with the instructions, the
a 13 amp approved BS 1362 fuse must be used.
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the
The fuse cover is an important part of the plug.
guarantee does not apply.
Please ensure that it is always refitted. If you lose this
• The oil level must always be between the min and
cover please do not use the plug.
max markers.
If the plug supplied does not fit your socket outlet, it
• Do not overfill the basket, never exceed the
should be removed from the mains cord and disposed
maximum capacity.
of safely. The flexible cord insulation should be
• Never plug in the deep fryer without oil or fat inside.
stripped back as appropriate and a suitable alternative
• Cooking times are given as an indication only.
plug fitted. The replacement plug must be equipped
• The oil must be filtered regularly and changed
with a 13 amp fuse.
after every 8 - 12 uses.
Important: If the electrical cord of this appliance is
• Do not mix different types of oil.
damaged, it must only be replaced by an authorised
• If you use solid vegetable fat, cut it into pieces
Service Dealer. The safety of this appliance complies
and melt it over a slow heat in a separate pan
with the technical regulations and standards in force.
beforehand, then slowly pour it into the deep fryer
bowl. Never put fat directly into the deep fryer
bowl or fryer basket as this will lead to
deterioration of the appliance.






