TEFAL Azura Fryer Instructions For Use Manual - User Manual

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Instructions for use

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10b

10a

Protection of the environment

• Your appliance has been designed to work for many years. However, when you finally decide to replace

your deep fryer, do not forget to think of what you can do to help to protect the environment by
disposing of it at your local waste disposal centre.

Description

Basket

Basket locking button

Basket “rise and fall”
handle

Min. and Max. oil level
markers

Removable bowl with non-
stick coating

Lid opening button

Timer

(depending on model)

Temperature indicator light

Cord set

(depending on model)

Plug seating

Removable cord

Cord storage

10.

Ventilation for the PURE AIR
CATALYSE

Air intake

Air outlets

11.

Carrying handles when cold

12.

Thermostat/On-off Switch

13.

Bowl positioning guide

14.

Odour and steam catalysis
filter box

15.

Lid release button

16.

Lid seals

17.

Steam guard

18.

Viewing window

19.

Lid

Helpline

for any problems or queries please telephone

0845 602 14 54

UK (calls charged at local rates)

(01) 412 3000

Ireland

Consult our web site

www.tefal.co.uk

Safety instructions

• This appliance complies with current safety

regulations and requirements as well as directives:
- 89/336/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE
- 73/23/CEE modified by 93/68/CEE

• This electrical appliance operates at high

temperatures which may cause burns. Despite the
high heat protection of the deep fryer, do not
touch the apparent metal parts or the window.

• Do not leave the appliance switched on while

unattended.

• Use and store it out of children’s reach.
• Never insert any object between the removable

bowl and the bottom of the appliance.

• Always plug in the appliance at an earthed

power socket.

• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability

for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in
good condition, has an earthed plug, and is suited
to the power of the appliance.

• Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that

shown on the appliance (alternating current only).

• If the appliance is used in a country other than that

of purchase, have it checked by an approved
Service Centre.

• Never use or plug in your appliance if:

- its power cord is faulty or damaged,
- the appliance has been dropped,
- it has visible damage or operating faults.
In such cases, to avoid any danger contact your
nearest approved Service Centre to have the
appliance repaired, as special tools are needed.
Never take the appliance apart yourself. This will
negate the guarantee.

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

by an authorised service centre, in order to avoid
any danger.

• In the event of fire, never try to extinguish the

flames with water. Close the lid. Smother the flames
with a damp cloth.

• Do not switch on the appliance near to inflammable

materials (blinds, curtains, etc.) or close to an
external heat source (gas stove, hotplate, etc.)

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In

the case of professional use, inappropriate use or
failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the
guarantee does not apply.

For UK users only - Wiring instructions

Warning:

this appliance
must be earthed.

Important:

the wires in this cord are
coloured in accordance with
the following codes :
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
• Connect the Green/Yellow wire to the terminal in

the plug marked “E” (or by the earth symbol) or
coloured Green or coloured Green and Yellow.
Connect the Brown wire to the terminal in the plug
marked “L” or coloured Red. Connect the Blue wire
to the terminal in the plug marked “N” or coloured
Black. A 13 amp fuse should be fitted when the
appliance is connected to a BS 1363 plug. Seek
professional advice if you are unsure of the correct
procedure of the above.

Voltage

• This appliance is designed to work on 230-240 volts

AC only. Check that the mains supply corresponds
to that shown on the rating plate of the appliance. If
the appliance is to be used in any country other
than that of purchase, it should be checked by an
approved Service Dealer. Standards can vary from
country to country.

About your factory fitted plug.
FOR UK ONLY

(supplied with certain models only)

• The cord is already fitted with a plug incorporating

a 13 amp fuse. If the plug does not fit your socket
outlet, see next paragraph.

• Should you need to replace the fuse in the plug

supplied, a 13 amp approved BS 1362 fuse must
be used.

• The fuse cover is an important part of the plug.

Please ensure that it is always refited. If you lose
this cover please do not use the plug. You may
contact TEFAL for a replacement.

• If the plug supplied does not fit your socket outlet,

it should be removed from the mains lead and
disposed of safety. The flexible cord insulation
should be stripped back as appropiate and a
suitable alternative plug fitted. The replacement
plug must be equipped with a 13 amp fuse.

Important:

If the electrical cord of this appliance is damaged, it
must only be replaced by an authorised Service Dealer.
The safety of this appliance complies with the technical
regulations and standards in force.

Green and
yellow
or green

Blue or
black

Brown
or red

Fit correct
fuse

Use cable
gripper

AZURA is equipped with an exclusive and patented system to ensure
optimum filtration of frying odours and steam during cooking: PURE AIR
CATALYSE

, a system which requires no handling and is maintenance free.

•

This principle of catalysis filtering has been tested and its efficiency during
cooking has been acknowledged by independent organizations (CERTECH).

•

Its efficiency is constant: no longer any need to change the filter.

•

For a maximum reduction of odours, we advise you to:

- Change the oil or fat regularly (after being used 8 times maximum).
- Close the lid by pushing on its centre and front parts during preheating

and cooling of the oil or fat .

- Use food oil or fat recommended for frying and respect the cooking

temperature indicated by the manufacturer.

- Except when placing and removing the basket, leave the lid

closed.

- Clean the deep fryer after each use. Azura is MAGICLEAN

(basket, lid

and bowl go in the dishwasher).

EXCLUSIVE

PERMANENT FILTERING

OF COOKING ODOURS and steam

Remove the lid

•

Open the lid.

•

Push on the release button (

) and lift the

lid upwards (

Clean the deep fryer

•

Clean the lid, the steam guard, the bowl

and the basket using a sponge and

washing-up liquid or in the dishwasher.

Dry.

Preparation for use

The PURE AIR
CATALYSE

is not

removable. It is
permanent.

Do not block the air
intake or the air
outlet of the
ventilation system.
Keep them clear and
clean.

Oiil/Fat quantity
Azura

Min.

2 l

1750 g

Max.

2,2 l

2000 g

1 l

500 g

A safety system
prevents the deep
fryer from working
if you have not put
the bowl correctly
in place.

Never exceed the
maximum capacity.

- Cut the foods into

like-sized pieces so
that they cook
evenly,

- Avoid using pieces

that are too thick.

Never plug in the
deep fryer without
oil or fat inside.
Do not mix different
types of oil or fat.
The oil/fat level
must always be
between the Min.
and Max. markers.
Check this each
time before cooking,
and add some of the
same type of oil or
fat if necessary.

Preparation

Replacing the lid

•

To replace the lid, place it in the guide

rod until you hear the locking “click”.

Preparing the basket

•

Place the basket in position on the edge

of the bowl.

•

Dry the foods.

•

Fill the basket.

•

Reduce the quantities for frozen foods.

Cooks tips

•

Add breaded or delicate foods, either

fresh or frozen, after the oil has

preheated.

Replacing the removable
bowl

•

Insert the bowl, with the Min./Max.

markers (

) towards the back of the

appliance.

•

The base of the bowl must fit perfectly

onto the element.

Filling the bowl

•

Use an oil recommended for deep

frying: For best results we recommend

blended vegetable oil. For sunflower oil,

groundnut oil, or soya oil, ensure the oil

is changed after every 5 uses.

•

If you use

solid vegetable fat

- Cut it into pieces and place it at the

bottom of the bowl (

never in the

basket

- Never exceed 150° to melt it, then

follow the manufacturer’s cooking

recommendations.

•

Lard or dripping should

NOT

be used

under any circumstances and may

cause overflowing, smoking or risk of

fire. For traditional UK style deep fried

foods, especially chips, we do not

recommend using olive oil.

click!

The timer signals
that the cooking
time is complete,
but does not stop
the deep fryer.

To reduce the
diffusion of odours:
- do not leave the lid
open too long.
- do not leave the oil
to preheat after the
indicator light has
gone out.
Do not push on the
“rise and fall” handle,
always press first on
the handle’s locking
button.

Place the deep
fryer:
- on a steady
surface,
- out of the reach of
children,
- away from water
splashes or heat
sources.
Do not leave the
deep fryer
unattended. Do not
let the power cord
hang down.

Preparation

Lowering the basket

•

Ensure the lid is closed.

•

After the temperature indicator light goes

out, press the basket handle locking

button (

•

Fold back the handle slowly (gently

lowering the food into the hot oil) until

fully in its housing (

Setting the timer

(depending on

model)

•

Press the button to set the time, minute

by minute.

•

Release the button. The time displayed

is selected and flashes while the

countdown begins.

•

If you make a mistake, or want to cancel

the time selected, press the button for

2 seconds.

•

To stop the timer alarm, press the button.

Preheat

•

Ensure the fryer has oil inside before

switching on.

•

Close the lid by pushing on its centre

and front parts.

•

Plug in the deep fryer.

•

Adjust the thermostat (see tables, p. 9).

The deep fryer and the ventilation of the

PURE AIR CATALYSE

operate, and you

will hear the sound of the catalysis filter

working.

- Shake frozen foods

to detach pieces of
ice away from the
deep fryer.

- Not all frozen foods

are ready to use.
Check the
manufacturer’s
instructions.

Oil/Fat quantity

Fresh potato chips Frozen potato chips

Azura (

2,2 l)

Maximum capacity

1000 g

750 g

Recommended quantity for best results

550 g

400 g

Warning: do not

place your hand at

the back of the filter.

The air vented at

the back of the fryer

may be hot.
Do not touch the

viewing window, the

glass may be hot.

Never move your
deep fryer with hot
oil or fat inside.

Add salt and pepper
away from the deep
fryer to avoid getting
into the oil or fat.

To prepare to use a
second time:
- wait for the
temperature indicator
to go out before
lowering the foods
into the oil.
- adjust the level with
the same type of oil or
fat according to the
quantity of food to be
fried.

Keeping an eye on the

cooking

•

During cooking, it is normal for the

temperature indicator light to come on

and go off during cooking.

Removing the food

•

Lift the handle horizontally to raise the

basket until you hear a “click” as it

locks.

•

Open the lid.

•

Drain the food.

•

Remove the basket, making sure that

the rod comes completely out of the

bowl.

•

Serve.

Switching off the deep
fryer

•

When you have finished frying foods,

turn the thermostat/on-off switch

to the

position.

•

Unplug the deep fryer.

•

Leave the deep fryer to cool

(1 to 2 hours).

•

Only use the carrying handles to move

the deep fryer.

•

Remove cord or store the cord

(depending on model).

For very crisp fried
foods, open the lid
as soon as you have
finished cooking.

Cooking

Never move your
deep fryer with the
lid open.

click!

Never remove the

bowl while the deep

fryer is working.

Cooking tables

The cooking times are given as an indication only. They may vary depending

on quantities and personal tastes.

* = These thicker foods may require turning halfway through cooking to ensure even
cooking on both sides.
Cooks tip: When cooking battered food and doughnuts, remove the wire basket to
prevent food sticking to it. Take great care when handling the food and use tongs.
Gradually place the food in the hot oil, submerging it an inch at a time to prevent it from
sinking straight away.

Cooking

Fresh foods

Frozen foods

Temperature

Cooking time

Potato chips (1 kg)

190° C

12 - 15 min.

Potato chips (550 g)

190° C

7 - 9 min.

Breaded Camembert wedges (6 pieces)

190° C

1 - 2 min.

Chicken Kiev* (2 pieces)

180° C

12 - 14 min.

Poultry croquettes (8-10 pieces)

190° C

8 - 9 min.

Scotch Eggs* (2 pieces)

170° C

6 - 8 min.

Apple fritters (4 pieces)

170° C

4 - 6 min.

Ring doughnuts* (4 pieces)

170° C

5 - 7 min.

Stuffed veal escalopes (6-8 pieces)

180° C

10 - 12 min.

Battered cod fillets (2 pieces)

160° C

6 - 8 min.

Fried whitebait ( 200 g)

160° C

1 - 2 min.

Breaded plaice fillets (1-2 pieces)

160° C

5 - 7 min.

Fried onions rings (6 pieces)

160° C

2 - 3 min.

Fried whole mushrooms (150 g)

150° C

4 - 6 min.

Vegetable fritters (aubergines) (10-12 pieces)

170° C

10 - 11 min.

Cooking time

Turn thermostat

✴ ✴ ✴

Potato chips (pre-cooked) 750 g

11 - 13 min.

Potato chips (pre-cooked) 400 g

5 - 7 min.

Potato croquettes (8 - 10 pieces)

5 - 6 min.

American style Thin Cut Chips (500 g)

7 - 8 min.

Breaded cod (2 pieces)

5 - 6 min.

Fishcakes in breadcrumbs (8 pieces)

5 - 6 min.

Fish Fingers (6 pieces)

3 - 4 min.

Chicken nuggets (16 pieces)

3 - 4 min.

Large battered cod fillets (2 pieces)

10 - 11 min.

Breaded Scampi (16 pieces)

4 - 5 min.

Breaded Onion Rings (12 pieces)

3 - 4 min.

Breaded Mushrooms (16 pieces)

4 - 5 min.

Smiley Faces (6 pieces)

3 - 4 min.

Alphabites (16 pieces)

3 - 4 min.

The oil must be
filtered regularly.
Crumbs that break
away from foods
tend to burn and
alter the quality of
the oil more rapidly.
Over time, this
increases the risk of
catching fire.

Do not use any
metallic tools.

It is not necessary to
store oil in a
refrigerator.

Storing the oil

•

Turn off the fryer and wait until the oil

has completely cooled.

•

With a sieve, collect the small pieces of

food left in the oil.

•

Store the oil in the deep fryer, or store it

in an airtight container away from heat

and light sources (recommended if you

do not use the deep fryer often).

Filtering the oil

With a filter paper (available from

approved Service Centres).

•

Wait for the oil to become lukewarm.

•

Empty the oil gently into a pan.

•

Place a filter paper in the bottom of the

basket.

•

Clean inside the bowl.

•

Place the basket and filter paper into the

deep fryer (handle in the upper

position).

•

Pour the oil carefully back into the bowl,

through the filter paper.

•

Throw the filter paper away and clean

the basket.

OR
With a filtering container

maximum capacity: 2.4 l (available

from approved Service Centres).

Maintenance

Change the oil after
being used for a
maximum of 8 times.
“Clean” oil keeps
the flavour and
lightness of foods.

Changing the oil

•

Do not pour used oil into the sink. Leave

it to cool and throw it away with the

household waste.

•

If you add oil, make sure to use the

same type.

PURE AIR CATALYSE

Patented system of permanent filtering of

odour and steam.

It is not necessary to change or to clean

it.

Never allow water
to get inside the
PURE AIR
CATALYSE

system.

Cleaning

Clean the window
each time the deep
fryer has been used.

Place the lid at 45° in
the dishwasher,
window to the top.

Cleaning the lid

•

To ensure good visibility, clean the

viewing window by wiping it with a

sponge and lemon juice.

•

Allow the window to dry at room

temperature or dry with a clean cotton

cloth.

•

Dry the lid before replacing it.

To preserve its non-
stick properties
longer, do not use
any metal tools.

However, if your
bowl does become
misshapen, have it
replaced by your
nearest approved
Service Centre.

Never immerse the
appliance in water.
Do not use
aggressive or
abrasive cleaning
products.

Cleaning the removable

bowl

•

Browning and scratches that may

appear after prolonged use do not

cause any problems.

• We confirm that the non-stick coating

complies with regulations regarding

materials coming into contact with

foodstuffs.

•

You can clean your bowl in a

dishwasher. Take care not to damage its

coating with the dishwasher shelves.

•

Try not to damage the shape of your

bowl through bumps or being dropped.

MAGICLEAN

exclusive, very easy to

clean: the basket, the lid and the bowl

go in the dishwasher. The bowl is

removable and non-stick coated.

•

Clean the outside of the deep fryer with

a damp cloth.

•

Dry it carefully.

•

Clean the other parts using a damp

sponge.

If your basket is
misshapen, have it
replaced by your
nearest approved
Service Centre.

Cleaning the basket

•

You can put the basket with the handle

in the dish-washer or wash by hand

with plenty of hot water and washing up

liquid.

•

Dry it.

Check that the air
intake and outlet are
not clogged.

To avoid a build up
of oily residue which
can put a strain on
the mechanism
causing it to break,
wash the basket and
the handle throughly
after each use.

REF 5062627

If your deep fryer does not work properly

Problem and possible causes

The deep fryer does not work.

• The appliance is not plugged in.

• The thermostat light does not come on.

• The bowl is the wrong way round.

The deep fryer emits unpleasant odours.

• The lid is open.

• The lid is not closed properly.

• The oil has deteriorated.

• Unsuitable oil has been used.

• The oil has overflowed and got into the

PURE AIR CATALYSE

• The PURE AIR CATALYSE

does not

work anymore.

Steam escapes from around the lid.

• The lid is not closed properly.

• The seal(s) is (are) defective.

The oil overflows.

• The Max. marker for filling the bowl has

been exceeded.

• Overfilling the basket with foods.

• The basket is misshapen.

• Mixture of different oils and fats.

• Not changing the oil often enough.

• Not drying food before frying.

• Using the wrong oil.

The foods do not become golden,

and remain soft.

• They are too thick and contain a lot of

water.

• Too much food is being cooked at the

same time and the cooking oil is no

longer at the right temperature.

• The frying oil temperature may not be

high enough; the thermostat is set

incorrectly.

The timer no longer works.

• The battery is worn.

Solutions

• Plug in the appliance.

• Set the thermostat to the required temperature

and check that the temperature indicator lights up.

• Replace the bowl the right way round (with the

Min./Max. markers towards the back of the

appliance).

• Close the lid.

• Push on the centre and the front part of the lid to

close it.

• Renew the frying oil (maximum 8 uses).

• Use a good quality blended vegetable oil/fat.

• See section below “The oil overflows”. Odour

and smoke may leak for about 5 minutes.

• Contact your nearest approved Service Centre

• Check that the lid is properly locked closed.

• Contact your nearest approved Service Centre.

• Check the oil level (Max.), and remove the

excess.

• Check that the basket is not overfilled.

• Change your basket.

• Empty and clean the bowl. Refill the bowl with

only

one type of oil

• Lower the basket very slowly.

• Remove the ice and dry the foods thoroughly.

• Only use vegetable oil/fat (see p. 6)

• As a test, try a longer cooking time. Dry the food

well and cut into thinner pieces.

• Fry the foods in small quantities (particularly

frozen foods).

• Set the thermostat to the recommended

temperature.

• Have it replaced at an approved Service Centre.

Any repairs must only be carried out by an approved Servicing Centre with the

manufacturer’s own replacement parts.

For any further help and advice, telephone our helpline : 0845 602 1454 (UK-calls
charged at local rate) or (01) 412 3000 (Ireland).

Consult our web site : www.tefal.co.uk

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