Bravetti
TM
Professional Deep Fryer
Use and Care Instructions
Model EP85
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EURO-PRO Operating LLC
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord and plug of this
appliance in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to EURO-PRO Corporation for examination, repair or adjustment.
See warrantee.
7. Never plug in before the control part is installed in the body of the fryer and
the heating element is placed in the oil container.
8. Make sure the basket-lifting knob is properly assembled and locked in place.
See detailed instructions.
9. Do not turn the timer on until you have filled the container with oil.
10. Never overfill the fryer with oil. Fill only between the minimum and maximum
levels, as indicated inside the oil container.
11. Be sure handle is properly assembled to the basket and locked in place.
See detailed assembly instructions.
12. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
13. Always insert heating element in the appliance first, then plug into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn the timer to “0”, remove plug from wall outlet then
wait for the unit to cool completely before removing the heating element.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
15. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
16. Do not use outdoors.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
18. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
19. Do not use appliance for other than intended household use.
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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SPECIAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord (or
longer detachable cord) is not recommended for use with deep fryers.
Never plug in the control part before it is installed in the body of the fryer with
the heating element inside the oil container.
SEE “SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Main Components
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONTINUED
BravettiTM
Model EP85
Professional Deep Fryer
120 Volt, 60 Hz
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Never set the timer “On” when the oil container is empty or when the
oil level is below the minimum line.
1700 watts
Oil Capacity: Maximum 13 cups (2.5 liters)
Timer: 0-30 minutes
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Do not immerse the control part and heating element in water.
Dimensions: 14” x 10” x 10”
When opening the lid after frying, first release the lid by pushing the
latch with your finger, then wait a moment to allow the steam inside
to escape before opening fully.
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To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
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Contents
Important Safeguards ……………………………………………… 1
Special Safety Instructions ……………………………………… 1,3
Main Components …………………………………………………… 2
#1 Before Using for the First Time ……………………………….. 4
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Installing Basket Lifting Knob ……………………………………. 4
Cleaning the Deep Fryer …………………………………………. 4
#2 Filling the Stainless Steel Container With Oil ……………… 6
Using Solid Fat ……………………………………………………. 6
#3 Using the Deep Fryer …………………………………………… 7
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Pre-heating ………………………………………………………… 7
Setting Timer / Turning “On” the Unit …………………………... 7
Filling the Frying Basket ………………………………………… 8
Frying Food ………………………………………………………. 8
1. Body
8. Timer Setting Dial
9. Basket Lifting Knob
10.Lid Opening Latch
11.Heating Element
12.Lid (Cover)
2. Basket Handle
3. Oil Container
4. Sealing Ring
5. Frying Basket
#4 At the End of Cooking ………………………………………….. 9
#5 Frying Tips ………………………………………………………. 10
#6 Filtering & Changing the Oil ………………………………….. 11
#7 Cleaning the Washable Filter ………………………………… 12
#8 Cleaning Instructions …………………………………………. 13
6. Control Part with 13.Permanent
Heating Element
7. Temperature
Setting Dial
Washable Filter
14.Filter cover
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Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions
carefully.
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Use basket handle (#2) to remove the frying basket (#5) Always make
sure the basket handle is securely attached to the basket. To attach the
handle to the frying basket, insert the metal part of the handle inside the
metal bracket on the frying basket. Fig. 5
1. BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Pull out the basket lifting knob (#9). Fig. 6.
Warning: Never plug in the control part when it is not installed in the fryer
body with heating element in the oil container. Do not immerse
the control part, cord or plug in water.
Lift the control part with heating element (#6) out of its slots by pushing it
up from the bottom with one hand while holding the body of the deep
fryer with your other hand. Please note: Basket lifting knob (#9) must be
removed before lifting out the control part (#6). Fig.7
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Open the lid by pressing up on the lid opening
latch (#10). Fig. 1
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Remove the oil container. If necessary, you may also remove the sealing
ring (#4) by sliding it down from the oil container when cleaning. Fig. 8
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Remove any printed documents from the basket.
Clean the oil container (#3) and the frying basket (#5) with hot water,
dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge. Never immerse the
control part with heating element (#6) in water.
Make sure the basket lifting knob (#9) is installed
correctly. (It may come out of place while in transit.)
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Dry thoroughly, and place the oil container with sealing ring and the
frying basket back in the fryer, making sure the basket is hanging
securely on the oil container.
Fig. 1
Installing Basket Lifting Knob
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Insert the basket lifting knob (#9) and make sure that turning it will lower
or raise the frying basket (#5).
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Rotate knob while pressing with some force until flat part of socket fits
over the flat of the post and the knob can be pushed in all the way. If
knob is not fully inserted, it will come out easily and it might be difficult to
lower and raise the basket.
Wipe the inside of the lid and the outside of the fryer with a damp cloth.
Install the lid.
Prior to First Use, Clean the Unit Thoroughly
Warning: Always let the fryer cool completely for 1 ½ to 2 hours before
taking it apart for cleaning. Never carry or move the Deep Fryer
with hot oil inside. Before cleaning, always make sure the plug
is not in the wall socket.
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Remove the lid (#12). Slide the lid to the right, then remove by pushing
back the right hand side. Fig. 2
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Turn basket lifting knob counter-clockwise to raise the frying basket (#5)
to the up position. Fig. 3
Release the basket handle (#2) from its storage place by pressing with
your index finger. Fig.4
Fig. 8
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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2. FILLING THE STAINLESS STEEL
CONTAINER WITH OIL
3. USING THE FRYER
Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to
specified level. Always make sure control part is securely
in place in the body and the heating element is inside the
oil in the container before plugging in.
Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil to
specified level. Always make sure control part is securely in
place in the body and the heating element is inside the oil in
the container before plugging in.
Pre-Heating
Warning: Never plug in the Deep Fryer before filling with oil. (See
instructions in section #2.) Always unplug the appliance when
not in use.
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Use blended vegetable oil, pure corn oil or
canola (rapeseed) oil. Do not use olive oil,
margarine, lard or drippings.
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Please note: During the first use, the deep fryer may give off a slight
odor. This is normal and due to the newness of the product.
The oil level must always be maintained
between the minimum (11 cup) and maximum
(13 cup) levels marked inside the oil container
(approx. 2.5 liters). Check oil level before
each use. For best results, keep the oil close
to the maximum level. Fig. 9
Make sure the oil level in the container is between
the “minimum” and “maximum” lines inside the
container.
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Turn the basket lifting knob (#9) counter-clockwise
to raise the basket to the up position. Fig. 10.
After filling the basket, turn knob clockwise to lower.
Fig. 9
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Never mix different oils and fats together. Do
not mix old and new oil.
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Close the lid (#12).
Fig. 10
Plug the appliance into a 120-volt outlet.
Using Solid Fat
Select the required temperature on the temperature setting dial (#7).
Warning: Do not put solid shortening in the oil container or frying basket.
SafetyTimer:SettingtheTimer Will Turn the
Deep Fryer “On”
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If using solid vegetable shortening, melt it first in a separate pan and
then very carefully pour the melted fat into the oil container.
Warning: Never touch any metal parts on the deep fryer because they
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Previously used solid vegetable shortening which has curdled and
hardened in the oil container should be removed from the oil container
and melted in a separate pan before reusing.
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To pre-heat the oil, set the timer at 15 minutes turning the timer setting
dial (#8) clockwise. Fig. 11
Warning: If you try to melt the solidified fat in the oil container, there is a
risk of warm melted fat suddenly sputtering from below through
the still solid top layer of fat. Therefore use only the following
procedure:
Setting the timer will automatically turn “on”
the deep fryer. The red light indicates that the
unit is “on”. The timer will turn the unit “off” at
the end of the selected time period and the red
light will go “off”.
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Make sure the fat is at room temperature. If the fat is very cold there is a
greater risk of splashing.
Using a fork, carefully make some holes in the fat. Make sure the lid is
securely closed while fat is melting. Set temperature dial to 320ºF
(160ºC).
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The yellow light above the temperature dial will
come on when the temperature is set and the
deep fryer is “on” showing that the heating
element is in operation. The yellow light goes
off when the set temperature is reached.
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Fig. 11
The temperature light may go on and off several times during frying.
This indicates that the temperature is thermostatically maintained.
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Filling the Frying Basket
4. AT THE END OF THE COOKING
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Make sure that the basket is raised to the up position by turning the
basket lifting knob counter-clockwise.
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Place the food in the frying basket. Do not overfill it and never exceed
the maximum quantities. For optimum results and shorter frying time,
basket should be only 1/2 to 3/4 full.
The basket has approximately 2 Lbs. food capacity. It will hold 4-5
average size pieces of chicken.
Warning: When you have finished frying, always turn timer setting dial to
“0” and temperature setting dial to lowest position and unplug
the deep fryer. Do not touch any metal surfaces as they may
be hot.
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Do not fill the basket more than 1/2 to 3/4 full with frozen food.
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Set temperature setting dial (#7) to lowest position, (turn fully counter-
clockwise).
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Set timer dial (#8) to “0” (turn counter-clockwise).
Unplug the main cord from the wall socket.
Release the lid (#12) by pressing on the lid opening
latch (#10) Fig. 12, then wait to allow steam to
escape before opening the lid completely.
Turn the basket lifting knob (#9) to raise the frying
basket and allow the food to drain for a minute.
IMPORTANT: When frying frozen foods such as french
fries, you should not exceed 1.25 Lbs.
(625 gr.). For healthy, crisp results limit quantity
to 1 Lb. (500 gr.) or less.
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Damp food must be dried thoroughly before frying.
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Remove any loose ice from frozen foods before frying.
Follow instructions on frozen food packages to determine whether to
cook food frozen or thawed.
Fig. 12
Remove the basket handle (#2) from storage
place and attach securely to the frying basket, then
lift the frying basket and remove the food. Make sure the basket handle
is securely attached to the frying basket before lifting.
Frying Food
Warning: Always let the deep fryer cool completely (approximately 2
hours) before cleaning or storing. Never carry or move the
deep fryer with hot oil inside.
Warning: Do not touch any metal parts on the deep fryer because they
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Always use the frying basket to fry food.
Always close the lid during frying.
When oil is pre-heated, yellow light will go off to indicate desired
temperature is reached.
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Wind main cord around holder in the back before storing.
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Slowly turn the basket lifting knob clockwise to lower the basket into the
hot oil. Lowering the basket too quickly can result in the oil overflowing
and splashing.
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Slowly close the lid.
It is normal for steam to escape through the sides of the lid while frying.
Avoid standing too close to the deep fryer while it is working.
Warning: When opening the lid after frying, first release the lid by pressing
the lid opening latch, then wait to allow steam to escape before
opening the lid completely.
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Set timer for desired frying time. Frying time varies with the amount,
type and thickness of the food to be fried. See table for guidance
(section 5). However, please note that experience is ultimately the best
guide. We therefore recommend carefully opening the lid and raising the
basket from time to time to check the progress.
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If the food is fried to your satisfaction before the pre-set period elapses,
you can switch off the timer by turning the timer setting dial (#8) to the
left. You can add a few minutes to the pre-set time by turning the timer
setting dial (#8) to the right.
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5. FRYING TIPS
6. FILTERING & CHANGING THE OIL
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Do not mix different oils or old and new oil together.
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Make sure the deep fryer is unplugged and the oil has cooled before
cleaning or storing the deep fryer.
Replace oil regularly. In general, oil will be tainted faster when frying food
containing a lot of protein, (such as meat and fish). When oil is used
mainly to fry potatoes and is filtered after each use, it can be used up to
8 to 10 times but do not use the same oil for more than 6 months.
Always replace all oil as soon as it starts foaming when heated or when
color becomes dark or when it has a rancid smell or taste or becomes
syrupy.
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The oil does not need to be changed after each use. In general, the oil
will be tainted rather quickly when frying food containing a lot of protein
(such as meat or fish). When oil is mainly used to fry potatoes and is
filtered after each use, it can be used 8 to 10 times. However, do not
use the same oil for longer than 6 months.
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Make sure that the food to be fried is dry.
Remove loose ice from frozen food before frying.
To cook evenly, pieces should be the same size and thickness.
Thicker pieces will take longer to cook.
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To filter the oil, first make sure the oil has cooled and then empty the oil
from the oil container into another container or bottle. Fig. 13 Wash and
dry the oil container and basket. Refill the oil container with the oil,
pouring the oil through a wire strainer or paper filter. Fig. 14
Important: When frying frozen foods such as french fries,
you should not exceed 1.25 Lbs. (625 gr.). For
healthy, crisp results, limit quantity to 1 Lb.
(500 gr.) or less.
The following cooking times reflect only the approximate time needed to fry
one basket ½ to ¾ full. The exact time may be different depending on actual
quantity, personal cooking preferences, size and thickness of pieces, etc…
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
Temperature Settings
In general, use lower settings for delicate foods (vegetables, fish) and
higher settings for frozen foods, french fries and chicken.
Food
French Fries
Cooking Time
Temperature
6-9 minutes
3-5 minutes
6-8 minutes
13-20 minutes
3 minutes
390°F
320°F
350°F
350°F
320°F
320°F
320°F
350°F
350°F
390°F
Fish Fillets
Chicken Fingers
Chicken Pieces
Fried Zucchini
Fried Mushrooms
Onion Rings
Donuts
3 minutes
3 minutes
3-5 minutes
4 minutes
Apple Beignets
Shrimp
4-6 minutes
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7. CLEANING THE WASHABLE FILTER
8. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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Your deep fryer is equipped with a washable aluminium filter to absorb
odors. This filter should be cleaned at regular intervals.
Warning: Always remove the plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
Allow the deep fryer and the oil to cool completely
(approximately 2 hours) before cleaning. Never immerse the
control part with the heating element, cord or the plug in water.
Depending on the amount of use, you can wash the filter while it is inside
the cover or pry open the compartment where it is placed and remove
the filter to wash separately. Fig. 15
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Follow the cleaning instructions in section 1 (“Before Using for the First
Time”).
Never immerse the control part with heating element, cord or plug in
water or any other liquid.
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You may wash the filter (inside the lid or out) by hand with warm water
and dish detergent or you may place it in the dishwasher.
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Do not place the control part, cord or plug in the dishwasher.
Clean the control part only with a damp cloth.
The oil container, basket, and body of the deep fryer, lid and filter
can be washed in the dishwasher.
Fig. 15
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