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GDF101W Deep Fat Fryer

User Guide

WARNINGS:

•

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

BEFORE USE

•  RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
•  WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
•  WARNING: A RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRICAL

SHOCK EXISTS IN ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BELOW.

• Do not operate the fryer without oil or with an

insufficient quantity (lower than the MIN mark inside

the oil pan).

• Do not over fill the oil pan of the fryer (above the MAX

mark).

• Do not open the lid when frying.
• Before using the fryer for the first time, check that

there is no damage to any parts and the appliance is in

good working order. If there is any damage, do not use

the fryer, contact the supplier or manufacturer.

• This appliance shall not be used by children from

0 year to 8 years. This appliance can be used by

children aged from 8 years and above and if they are

continuously supervised. This appliance can be used

by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge

if they have been given supervision or instruction

concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and

understand the hazards involved. Keep the appliance

and its cord out of reach of children aged less than

WARNINGS:

8 years. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be

made by children.

• Cooking appliance should be positioned in a stable

situation with the handles (if any) positioned avoid

spillage of the hot liquids.

• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly

qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended to be operated by

means of an external timer or a separate remote-

control system.

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the

plug, power cord or housing in water or any other

liquid.

• Always unplug the appliance from the power socket

after use, before cleaning, emptying and filling with oil.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household

and similar applications such as:

• –

Staff kitchens areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

• – farmhouses;
• –

by clients in hotels, motels and other

residential type environments;

• –

bed & breakfast type environments.

• Before connecting the appliance, please check that the

voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance is

the same as the mains voltage in your home.

• The socket must the same type as the plug attached to

the appliance.

• Make sure that the temperature control on the

bottom of the fryer is set to OFF before plugging it in.

• Place the fryer on a heat resistant surface with access

to a power socket.

•

Before operating the appliance ensure the lid and oil

are completely free of water or condensation.

• Do not use outdoors, this product is for indoor use

only.

• Hot oil can cause very serious burns. The appliance

is hot during use and retains heat for some time after

being switched off. Do not touch hot surfaces such

as the oil pan or any metal surface. Never move the

appliance during use.

• The surface becomes hot when frying. To prevent

scolding, never touch the fryer before it has cooled

down.

• Ensure there are no flammable objects put over or

placed near the fryer. If the oil catches fire, unplug

the appliance and close the lid. Never use water to

extinguish the fire.

• Do not use this appliance for purposes other than its

intended use.

•  Don’t put the fryer in water or any other liquid.
•  Don’t put the fryer in a dishwasher.
•  Clean the outer shell with a clean damp cloth. Do not

scrub or use abrasive cleaners.

• Damp food should be dried before frying and remove

any loose ice crystals from frozen food.

• Always lower the basket slowly into the oil when frying

then always close the lid.

• Beware of oil spattering when food is lowered into the

hot oil. Never obstruct the air vents.

• We suggest that you always defrost frozen food before

frying it.

• Please Note:

Do not use solid cooking oil, fat, butter,

margarine, or olive oil. Solid cooking fat of any kind

will overheat and burn out the element. Olive oil

contains too much water and it’s smoking point is too

low for deep frying. Buy a good quality liquid cooking

oil suitable for deep frying like sunflower or corn

oil. Don’t mix oils of different types, as they’ll have

different temperature characteristics.

• Important:

The oil pan is permanently fixed inside the

fryer, you should never attempt to remove it.

• Short Cord Instructions: CAUTION:

A short power

cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury

from entanglement in or tripping over a longer power

cord.

• Extension Cord Usage:

An extension cord or longer

detachable cord is not recommended for use with

deep-fat fryers and cooker/fryers.

• Electric Power:

if the electric circuit is overloaded

with any other appliance, your appliance may not

operate. It should be operated on a separate electrical

circuit from other appliances. If you are not sure of the

reason of overloading or cannot find a separate circuit,

contact a qualified electrician.

• ASDA does not recommend allowing children to

operate this appliance.

You should have

Fryer body and basket

How to...

...recognise the parts of your deep fat fryer

Filter cover

Lid

Lid button

Basket

Handle

Temperature

light

Temperature

control

Handle release

button

Product specification

• Voltage – 230VAC, 50HZ
• Power – 1500 Watts
• Capacity of oil – 2.0 litres
• Adjustment oil temperature – 130c to 190c
• Easy to clean system removable lid.
• Highly effective filter system to keep your

kitchen’s air clean.

• Lid button allows the lid to partially open

by itself

• Plastic shell protects you from heat.
• Transparent viewing window.
• Temperature indicating lamp.

Take the fryer carefully out of its box.
Push the lid button in, the lid will pop open.

Lift up the basket handle upwards until it locks in the

horizontal position.

Lift the basket out of the fryer. Remove all remaining

packaging and dispose safely.

Clean the fryer body with a soft damp cloth to remove manufacturing dust etc.

Wash the basket.

IMPORTANT:

Do not immerse the body of the fryer in water. Ensure fryer, oil pan and

basket are dry before using.

How to...

...get your fryer ready for use

PLEASE NOTE:

If you use blocks of fat, cut into pieces and melt in a pan on a heat source

such as the top your cooker. DO NOT melt the fat in the fryer as this will cause it to smoke

and may damage it.

IMPORTANT:

Never attempt to melt the fat in the fryers basket.

Fill with good quality liquid cooking oil. The oil must

be between the MIN 1.6L and MAX 2.0L marks.

IMPORTANT:

Never over fill the fryer.

Push the lid down until it locks with a ‘Click’.

Press open button and open lid and remove the

basket.

Make sure the temperature control is in the OFF

position and the fryer is unplugged.

Place the fryer on a stable, level, heat-resistant

surface, at least 75cm above the floor, with at least

5cm space all round it. Keep it away from cupboards,

curtains, anything that could catch fire, and anything

that might be damaged by heat or steam.
Place the basket in the fryer with the handle

extended. Position the fryer so the handle doesn’t

extend up to or over the edge of the work surface,

Slide the temperature control to the temperature you

need. See the tables in the back of these instructions

for a guide to temperatures and cooking times.

•  Clean the food and cut into uniformly sized pieces.
•  Coat wet food (e.g. fish, fruit) with flour, crumbs, batter, etc.
•  Don’t defrost food in the fryer. Any food other than pre-cooked, quick-frozen

foods (e.g. frozen chips, scampi in breadcrumbs, chicken pieces in batter) must be fully

defrosted before putting into the fryer.

• When frying pre-packed or pre-cooked frozen foods, follow the instructions on the

packet.

• When frying raw vegetables (e.g. chips), wash the cut pieces and dry them with paper

towel or a tea towel first so they are as dry as possible.

Put the plug into a wall socket and switch on.

The temperature light will glow, to show that the

fryer is heating up (10-15 minutes). The light will go

out when the correct temperature is reached. The

temperature light cycles on and off as the thermostat

works to maintain the temperature.

How to...

...prepare your food for frying

How to...

...use your deep fat fryer

Close the lid to allow the oil to heat up quicker. The

HEATING light on the front of the fryer will light up

showing the fryer is working.

Once the oil has reach its temperature (the HEATING

light will go out), press the lid button to open the lid

CAUTION:

Steam will billow out as you open the lid,

so stand well back.

Use the basket handle to lift the basket out of the oil.

Put the prepared pieces of food in the basket. Try not

to put more than two layers of food in the basket. If

you need to fry more, fry in multiple batches.

Lower the basket slowly into the oil. The oil will foam

as it comes into contact with water from the food.

WARNING:

If you have overloaded the basket the

oil may overflow, to avoid this carefully remove the

basket and take some food out.

Push the lid of the fryer down until it closes with a

‘click’.

When the fryer is fully cooled, place a funnel into the container that you wish to pour the

oil into. Remove the basket and lift the fryer up and pour the oil out of one of the corners

of the oil pan.

If you are filtering the oil (you can use coffee filters, cheese cloth or a strainer to do this)

pour the oil a small amount at a time, so as not to spill any.

Push the handle release button inwards and push the

handle down into the slot in the front of the fryer.

Lift the basket out of the fryer and empty the

contents into a bowl or colander lined with paper

towel. Leave the food to drain for a few seconds

before serving.

Once the food has been cooked for the correct

time, see How to fry different food section of these

instructions for guidance.

Lift the basket handle up and allow the food to drain

for a few seconds. Push the lid button to open the

fryer.

CAUTION:

Steam will billow out as you open the lid,

so stand well back

How to...

...empty the oil out of the fryer

To aid with cleaning, the lid of the fryer can be

removed. To do this simply push the tabs on the

hinge of the lid (see diagram) towards the back of the

fryer and pull the lid upwards.

To refit the lid, simply push the hinge assembly back

into the slot in the back of the fryer.

How to...

...remove the lid

To remove the filter cover, push the tab in towards

the air vents. Push the cover upwards and lift the filter

pads out.

To refit the filter cover, place the filter pads in the

space provided, ensure the tabs on the back of the

cover are inserted in the slots in the lid. Push the filter

cover down and push the tab back in to lock in place.

How to...

...remove the filter

How to look after your fryer

•

Unplug the fryer, and leave it to cool down fully.

•

If you intend to move the fryer without emptying it, take care, it’ll be heavy.

•

Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents, solvents or alcohol.

•

To avoid the build up of jelly-like deposits, it’s best to clean the deep fryer after every

few uses. If you leave it too long, solid layers of oil will build up.

How to clean the fryer

•

Make sure the fryer is unplugged and the temperature adjuster is in the off position.

•

Only clean the fryer when it is completely cold.

•

Press the open button and open the lid entirely, remove the lid from the body.

•

Lift up the basket handle to its highest position until you hear a click. Remove the

basket from the pot.

•

Clean the outer shell with a clean damp cloth. Do not scrub or use abrasive cleaners.

How to clean the lid

•

Remove the filter before cleaning the filter cover.

•

Wash the filter cover with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not wash in a dish

washer.

How to clean the basket

•

Wash the basket with warm soapy water, rinse and dry.

How to clean the oil pan

•

Pour the cold oil out and dispose of.

•

Wipe any oil off the pot with kitchen towel

•

Wash the pot out with warm soapy water, rinse and dry.

•

Wash the basket in warm soapy water, rinse thoroughly and leave to air dry.

•

Wipe all other surfaces with a damp cloth.

•

With use, the basket and bowl will discolour. This is inevitable and harmless and

won’t affect the operation of the fryer.

How to...

...care for and maintain your fryer

Hints & tips...

•

Never operate the fryer without oil or fat in it.

•

Always use oil and fats which will withstand high temperatures e.g. sunflower oil or

coin oil.

•

Do not mix different types of oil or fat.

•

Change the oil or fat when it becomes brown after cooking.

•

When frying, oil may take on the flavour of other foods that are being fried.

Therefore, fry strong flavoured foods such as fish after cooking light flavoured foods

like chips to avoid cross flavouring the food.

•

Fry foods of similar size together to avoid over or under cooking.

•

Food for frying must be completely dry before frying to avoid the oil overflowing the

and also the make the oil last longer.

•

When preparing potato based food (chips, fries etc.) cut them up and wash them in

cold water to remove any excess starch. This will prevent them from sticking together

when fried. Dry thoroughly before frying.

•

Do not over fill the basket, the oil temperature will drop making the food greasy and

prevent the it from crisping.

•

Do not keep the oil at a high temperature for long periods of time. It will lose its

properties and need replacing.

•

Set the temperature to the lowest setting between frying batches.

•

Do not leave food in the basket to drain for to long. The vapour from the oil could

cause the food to loose its crispness and go soft.

•

Only use metal utensils, never use plastic as they will melt.

•

Use caution when frying items such as flour tortillas for tortilla chips and deep fried

enchiladas. The oil can become trapped in bubbles and if not properly drained will

burst and burn. Allow the oil to drain for a few minutes before serving.

•

Seasoning directly after frying is recommended as the seasoning will adhere to the

food and will help preserve your oil.

•

Beware of steam: It is normal for steam to be come out of the vents and when

opening the lid. Be careful when opening the lid after frying your food.

•

Always allow the fryer to cool before removing the oil or cleaning.

•

You can reuse the oil providing it is properly strained though a coffee filter, cheese

cloth or strainer and it is the tightly sealed in a container and not exposed to light or

air as this will allow it to go off. You can refrigerate the oil to keep it longer.

•

Change the oil regularly, depending on your own needs.

•

Replace the oil if it changes colour, smells rancid, smokes excessively when heated or

starts to foam.

•

Food will crisp better if cooked in small batches.

•

Never pour used oil down the sink. Check with your local waste disposal service for

more advice.

IMPORTANT:

The times give in the cooking tables are for guidance only,

Temp Type

Quantity

time (mins)

160ºC

Fresh potato chips

600g

7-8

Fish

450g

5-7

170ºC

Chicken drumsticks

3-5 pieces

12-15

Vegetables

8-10 pieces

2-3

(Mushrooms, cauliflower)

175ºC

Frozen french fries

450g

Potato croquettes

4-5 pieces

3-4

180ºC

Chicken nuggets

8-10 pieces

3-4

Prawns

8-10 pieces

3-4

190ºC Camembert

(Bread crumbed)

2-4 pieces

2-3

Doughnuts

3-4 pieces

5-6

Aubergine

(Slices)

600g 3-4

How to...

...fry different foods

Slot the end of a screwdriver into the recess in the

plug cover.
Pull the fuse holder upwards until free of the plug.
Slide the fuse out of the fuse holder.
Slot the replacement fuse into the fuse holder. Slot

the fuse holder back into the recess in the plug.
Push down on the fuse holder until it is locked back

in the plug.

WARNING: Only ever use a 13 amp fuse.

How to...

...change the fuse

Copyright

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the property of there representative owners.

Specifications are subject to change without

notice.

Manufactured for:

ASDA Stores Ltd.

Asda House,

Southbank,

Great Wilson Street,

Leeds,

LS11 5AD.

Disposal

This symbol on the product or in the instructions means

that your electrical and electronic equipment should

be disposed at the end of its life separately from your

household waste. There are separate collection systems

for recycling in the EU.

For more information, please

contact the local authority or

your retailer where you

purchased the product.

Customer services information

If you require further information, spare

parts or advice regarding your product,

or if you are experiencing any problems,

please contact customer services at the

telephone number or address shown

opposite. N.B. When calling or writing

please quote the product name.

Call

0800 952 0101

Write

Asda Stores Ltd.

Asda House, Southbank, Great Wilson Street,

Leeds, LS11 5AD

Product name:

GDF101W Deep Fat Fryer

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