Miele Fryer KM 403 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Fryer  
KM 403  
UV  
To prevent accidents and  
reduce machine damage,  
read these lnstructions  
before installation or use.  
M.-Nr. 05 825 170  
 
Contents  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Installation  
Correct usage  
Do not operate the appliance until  
it is properly installed in the  
countertop.  
When using your appliance, follow  
basic safety precautions including  
the following:  
This appliance is intended for  
residential use only.  
Read all instructions before using  
for the first time.  
Use the appliance only for its  
intended purpose. The  
manufacturer cannot be held  
responsible for damages caused by  
improper use of the fryer.  
Be certain your appliance is  
properly installed and grounded by  
a qualified technician.  
To guarantee the electrical safety  
of this appliance; continuity must  
exist between the appliance and an  
effective grounding system. It is  
imperative that this basic safety  
requirement be met. If there is any  
doubt, have the electrical system of the  
house checked by a qualified  
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be  
held responsible for damages caused  
by the lack or inadequacy of, an  
effective grounding system.  
Never use the appliance to warm  
or heat the room.  
Only use oils or fats that are  
recommended for deep fryer use.  
Never mix different types of oil and fat.  
Turn on the fryer only after the lid is  
removed and it is filled with oil or  
water.  
Do not switch on the appliance  
when the heating element is raised  
for cleaning.  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the main electrical supply using an  
extension cord. Extension cords do not  
meet the safety requirements of this  
appliance.  
Always lower the heating element  
into the operating position when  
the appliance is not in use.  
This appliance must not be set up  
or operated outdoors.  
Before servicing, disconnect the  
power supply by either removing  
the fuse, shutting off the power main, or  
manually "tripping" the circuit breaker.  
This equipment has not been  
designed for maritime use or for  
use in mobile installations such as  
aircraft or recreational vehicles.  
However, under certain circumstances  
it may be possible for an installation in  
these applications. Please contact the  
nearest Miele Dealer or the Technical  
Service Department with specific  
requirements.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Protection from burns  
Use only dry, heat resistant  
potholders. Moist or damp  
Do not leave the fryer unattended  
while in use. Overheated oil can  
ignite. Do not allow an open flame in  
the vicinity of the fryer.  
potholders used on hot surfaces can  
result in steam burns. Do not let the  
potholder touch the hot heating  
elements or come in contact with the oil  
or water. Do not use towels or other  
bulky items near the appliance.  
Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate  
on the appliance. Make certain there  
are no open flames present when  
adding oil to the fryer.  
Be awrare of loose fitting or  
hanging garments when operating  
the cooktop, they may present a fire  
hazard.  
Do not use water on grease fires.  
Smother or use a dry chemical or  
foam extinguisher on any fire or flame.  
Do not store aerosols,  
combustibles or any other easily  
flammable materials underneath or  
adjacent to the appliance.  
To avoid personal injury, use  
extreme caution when lifting the  
basket from the reservoir or filtering the  
hot oil.  
Caution: Never put water or ice  
into hot oil; this can cause a steam  
explosion leading to injury.  
Oil should be strained through a  
paper filter between uses. Oil  
containing impurities may ignite.  
Replace oil regularly.  
Do not allow children to operate or  
play with or near the fryer.  
Do not store toys or items of  
interest to children in cabinets  
above or behind the appliance.  
Children climbing onto the fryer to  
reach these items may be seriously  
injured.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Protection from damage  
Repairs should only be performed  
by qualified technicians to ensure  
safety. Repairs and other work by  
unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. Under no circumstances  
open the outer casing of the appliance.  
Do not drop anything on the  
ceramic surface. Even a light  
object could cause damage.  
Any breaks or cracks in the  
ceramic surface of the appliance  
are defects and must be treated as  
such. Do not use the appliance until it  
has been repaired.  
While the appliance is under  
warranty repairs should only be  
performed by an authorized service  
technician. Otherwise the warranty is  
void.  
In the event of any damage to the  
appliance, it must be turned off  
immediately and disconnected from the  
electricity supply by either removing the  
fuse, unplugging the unit or manually  
"tripping" the circuit breaker. Contact  
Technical Service .  
Do not use a steam cleaner to  
clean the appliance. Steam could  
penetrate electrical components and  
cause a short circuit.  
Do not use the appliance until it has  
been repaired.  
Ensure power is not supplied to the  
appliance while repair work is  
performed.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Further safety notes  
Allow hot oil to cool before draining  
the fryer.  
Make certain that the power cords  
of small appliances do not come in  
contact with the fryer.  
Before disposing of an appliance,  
remove the power cord and any  
doors to prevent hazards.  
Always make sure food is cooked  
thoroughly before eating.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND  
REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY  
Cook pork thoroughly to ensure  
that it is safe to eat.  
Do not store or transport hot oil in  
plastic containers. Plastic melts!  
Frying oil is no longer usable and  
must be replaced when it becomes  
dark and thick, smells unpleasant or  
froths and smokes at a temperature of  
340 °F (170 °C) or less.  
Do not pour oil or fat down the sink.  
Oil and fat can block the drain  
pipes or cause septic problems.  
Consult your local sewage or sanitation  
authority for the proper disposal of oil or  
fat.  
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Guide to the fryer  
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c
b
e
f
g
k
h
l
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aLid  
hOperating indicator light  
iDrain valve  
bFrying basket  
cHandle (removable)  
dBasket clip  
jControl knob  
kReservoir for oil  
lPower cord  
eBasket support  
fHeating element (can be raised)  
gTemperature indicator light  
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Before using for the first time  
Cleaning before the first use  
^ Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with  
clean hot water.  
Clean the fryer to remove any foreign  
materials or dust.  
^ Close the drain valve, raise the  
heating element, and dry the  
reservoir with a clean cloth.  
^ Make sure the drain valve is closed.  
^ Fill the reservoir with approximately  
1 gallon (4 l) of water and add a  
small amount of dish soap. Make  
sure the water level is no higher than  
the maximum level marked on the  
rear of the reservoir.  
^ Turn the control knob clockwise to  
275 °F (130 °C) and bring the water  
to a boil.  
^ Once the water starts to boil, turn off  
the fryer by turning the control knob  
counterclockwise to "0". Allow water  
to cool to a safe temperature before  
draining. Empty the water into a heat  
resistant container by opening the  
drain valve (see "After frying").  
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Using the fryer  
Turning on and off  
Before frying  
Turn the control knob clockwise, a, to  
turn the fryer on and counterclockwise,  
b, to "0" to turn the fryer off.  
Before frying, make sure the reservoir  
has been filled with enough frying oil  
(min: 3 qt.(3 l) - max: 4 qt. (4 l)).  
You cannot turn the control knob to  
"0" by turning the knob clockwise  
past 400 °F (200 °C).  
Only use oil or fat specifically for  
deep fryer use. Never mix different  
types of oils and fats.  
Correct procedure:  
^ Fill the oil reservoir. Solid fat should  
be cut into small pieces first.  
b
c
^ When reheating fat that has solidified  
in the reservoir, make a hole in the fat  
with a blunt utensil as far down as the  
heating element. This will allow any  
trapped water to evaporate.  
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^ Turn the control knob to 212 °F  
(100 °C) and wait until the fat has  
completely melted.  
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Check the level in the reservoir after the  
fat has melted. It must be between the  
minimum and maximum levels as  
marked on the rear wall of the reservoir.  
The temperature indicator light, g, and  
the operating indicator light, h, will  
illuminate whenever the control knob is  
in any position besides "0".  
The temperature indicator illuminates  
when the oil is heating to the selected  
temperature and goes out once the  
temperature is reached.  
Never operate the fryer with the lid  
on.  
Never turn on the fryer when it is  
empty or when the heating element  
is raised.  
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Using the fryer  
Frying  
Do not touch hot oil. Protect your  
hands by wearing oven mitts and  
remove hot food using the proper  
utensils.  
^ Set the desired frying temperature  
(see table on next page). Once the  
temperature indicator light goes out  
the oil has reached temperature.  
^ Place the frying basket containing the  
food into the hot oil. If the oil froths a  
lot, briefly remove the basket from the  
reservoir and slowly reimmerse.  
^ Remove the basket from the hot oil  
when the food has finished cooking.  
Give the basket a slight shake to  
remove excess oil. Hang the basket  
from the basket support.  
^ When no longer dripping, place the  
food on paper towels to soak up  
excess oil.  
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Using the fryer  
Fresh food  
Quantity  
Temperature  
°F (°C)  
Frying time in  
minutes  
Steak fries  
1 lb. (500 g)  
1 lb. (500 g)  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
4 - 6  
3 - 5  
8 -10  
French fries  
Chicken fingers  
4 pieces 2 oz.  
(60 g) each  
Unbreaded,  
turkey cutlets  
2 pieces 8 oz.  
(250 g) each  
355 (180)  
3 - 5  
Veal cutlets  
7 oz (200 g)  
10 oz. (290 g)  
1 lb. (500 g)  
4 pieces  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
335 (180)  
335 (180)  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
5 - 7  
2 - 3  
2 - 3  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
3 - 4  
8 -10  
Cheese sticks  
Mushrooms  
Doughnuts  
Jelly doughnuts  
Apple fritters  
Banana fritters  
5 pieces  
4 pieces  
2 pieces  
Raw vegetables,  
in batter  
1 lb. (500 g)  
Frozen food  
Quantity  
Temperature  
°F (°C)  
Frying time in  
minutes  
Steak fries  
1 lb. (500 g)  
2 lbs. (1 kg)  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
4 - 6  
8 -10  
French fries  
Fish sticks  
1 lb. (500 g)  
10 oz (290 g)  
10 oz. (290 g)  
355 (180)  
355 (180)  
335 (180)  
3 - 4  
4 - 6  
3 - 5  
Unbreaded,  
fish fillets  
Calamari  
8 oz. (250 g)  
355 (180)  
2 - 3  
Please note: Times given are only a guide. Actual cooking times will vary  
depending on the size and quantity of the food being cooked.  
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Using the fryer  
Frying tips  
– The oil must be hot enough to seal  
and cook the food quickly. If the  
temperature is too low, the food will  
absorb oil. Wait until the temperature  
indicator light goes out (which means  
the set temperature has been  
reached), before placing food into  
the fryer.  
– Do not fry too much food at once.  
This will lower the temperature of the  
oil long enough to cause the food to  
absorb oil.  
– Food should be as dry as possible  
since moisture can cause frothing.  
Dab wet or moist food with paper  
towels until dry and remove any  
traces of ice from frozen food.  
– Lower the frying basket into the  
reservoir slowly to prevent oil from  
splashing or frothing.  
Do not add salt, powders or sauces  
to food while the basket is over hot  
oil. This can cause the oil to "spit" or  
froth which could cause burns.  
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Using the fryer  
After frying  
^ Close the valve after all the oil has  
drained by turning it clockwise, b,  
(do not over-tighten the valve). Make  
sure that the valve is closed.  
Turn off the fryer and let the oil cool.  
Filter the oil to remove impurities that  
can ignite. This will also extend the life  
of the oil.  
^ Filter the oil by passing it through a  
strainer lined with a paper filter.  
Filtering the oil:  
^ Wipe up any residues remaining in  
the reservoir. The heating element  
can be raised to make this easier.  
^ Make sure that the under side of the  
fryer is accessible so the oil can be  
drained.  
^ When finished cleaning, lower the  
heating element and slowly pour the  
filtered oil back into the reservoir.  
Check the level and add fresh oil as  
necessary. Place the lid on the fryer  
to protect the oil.  
^ Let the oil cool to a safe temperature  
before draining to prevent burns. If  
the oil has solidified, melt it by briefly  
setting the fryer to 212 °F (100 °C)  
and then turning it off.  
^ Place a heat resistant container of a  
suitable size, such as a metal pot,  
under the drain valve. Only use  
containers that are able to withstand  
heat to collect the oil.  
Change the oil when it:  
– is very dark and does not pour easily.  
– smells unpleasant or froths.  
^ Slowly open the drain valve by  
turning it counterclockwise a.  
– begins to smoke at a 340 °F (170 °C)  
or less.  
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Using the fryer  
Safety cut-out feature  
How to reset the safety cut-out  
feature:  
The fryer is equipped with a safety  
cut-out feature that automatically shuts  
off the fryer when:  
^ Turn the control knob to "0" and wait  
until the heating element has cooled.  
– the reservoir is not filled to the proper ^ Identify and correct the cause of the  
level.  
automatic safety cut-out.  
– the fryer is turned on when empty.  
^ Press the reset button located  
underneath the left rear of the fryer  
and then turn on the appliance. If the  
indicator lights, you may resume  
cooking.  
– the fryer is turned on while the  
heating element is raised.  
The safety cut-out feature has activated  
when the temperature and operating  
indicator light do not illuminate.  
If the fryer is still inoperative, check for  
a "tripped" circuit breaker or a blown  
fuse.  
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Cleaning and care  
Frying basket  
Never use a steam cleaner to clean  
this cooktop. Pressurized steam  
could cause permanent damage to  
the surface and to components for  
which the manufacturer cannot  
accept responsibility.  
Do not clean the frying basket in a  
dishwasher!  
Clean the frying basket after each use  
by hand with hot water and liquid dish  
soap. Dry thoroughly.  
Do not use any sharp or pointed  
objects which could damage the  
seal between the frame and the  
countertop.  
It is best to soak burnt on food before  
cleaning.  
The handle can be removed for  
cleaning.  
Never use scouring agents, pads,  
abrasive cleaning agents, or strong  
cleaners e.g. oven sprays, stain or  
rust removers, as these will damage  
the surface of the appliance.  
Dry your fryer thoroughly after  
cleaning it to prevent water stains.  
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Cleaning and care  
Reservoir  
Do not use stainless steel cleaners  
or conditioners in the reservoir.  
^ Make sure the fryer is off and the oil  
is cool before draining the reservoir  
for cleaning (see "After Frying").  
^ Raise the heating element.  
^ Remove large particles and sediment  
with paper towels.  
^ Fill the reservoir with a solution of  
warm water and dish soap. Wash out  
the reservoir using a sponge or a soft  
non-scratching brush.  
^ Drain the water and soap from the  
reservoir and rinse thoroughly with  
warm water. Dry with a clean dish  
towel.  
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Cleaning and care  
Stainless steel frame  
Ceramic control panel  
Clean the stainless steel frame with hot  
Clean the ceramic surface and control  
water and liquid dish soap applied with knob with a damp cloth only, and then  
a soft sponge. Wipe dry using a soft  
cloth.  
wipe dry.  
Lid  
The stainless steel frame can be  
cleaned using a non-abrasive stainless  
steel cleaner.  
Gently clean the lid with a solution of  
hot water and liquid dish soap applied  
with a sponge. Wipe dry with a dish  
towel.  
To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner  
for stainless steel can also be used.  
Apply sparingly with even pressure.  
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Frequently asked questions  
,Repairs should only be carried  
out by a qualified and trained  
person in accordance with local and  
national safety regulations.  
What if the oil has an unpleasant  
odor or smokes when heated?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
Unauthorized repairs could cause  
an injury or machine damage.  
The oil is old or  
rancid.  
Replace the oil  
with new oil.  
The oil is not  
recommended for specifically  
frying. labelled as being  
Use oil or fat  
What if the indicator lights do not  
illuminate and the fryer does not  
heat?  
suitable for deep  
frying.  
Possible fault  
Fix  
The fryer is not on. Turn the control  
knob clockwise to  
a selected  
What if the food is not crisp and  
brown or has an oily taste?  
Possible fault  
Fix  
temperature.  
The oil was not hot Increase the frying  
The safety cut-out Turn the control  
enough.  
temperature.  
feature has  
activated.  
knob  
counterclockwise  
to "0" and check if  
the safety cut-out  
button has  
The basket was  
overloaded.  
Do not overload  
the basket. Leave  
enough space in  
the basket so food  
can separate  
"popped-out". If  
the button has  
"popped-out",  
refer to "Safety  
cut-out feature".  
when immersed in  
the oil.  
The fryer tripped Check the service  
the circuit breaker. panel for a tripped  
circuit breaker  
and reset.  
If power cannot  
be restored,  
contact Technical  
Service.  
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After sales service  
In the event of a fault which you cannot  
correct, contact the Miele Technical  
Service Department  
U 1-800-999-1360  
l 1-800-565-6435  
When contacting the Technical Service  
Department, please quote the model  
and serial number of your appliance.  
These are shown on the data plate.  
Adhere data plate sticker here  
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M.-Nr. 05 825 170 / 01  
This paper has been bleached without chlorine.  
 

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