Starfrit 024606 Digital Electric Air Fryer Instruction Manual

024606 Digital Electric Air Fryer

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND CARE

OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE USE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, serious personal injury and/or property damage:

A. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse power cord, plug or product in water or any other liquid.
B. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use protective oven mitts or gloves to avoid burns or serious personal injury. Always use the handle and the bottom cool touch base.
C. Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. This product is not intended for use by children. Close adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
D. Unplug from electrical outlet before cleaning or when not in use. Allow the unit to cool down completely before assembling, disassembling or relocating.
E. DO NOT operate the product if it has a damaged power cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
DO NOT attempt to examine or repair this product yourself. For further assistance, please contact customer service to the following address: www.starfrit.com/en/contact-us
F. DO NOT leave the product unattended while it is in use. DO NOT move the appliance while in use.
G. DO NOT touch the food basket or fryer during a cooking cycle as they are extremely hot and may cause severe burns. Always use the handle.
H. The food basket is designed for use within this appliance only. It must never be used on a stovetop, range top, hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. They may warp and result in injuries as a result.
I. Always make sure the food basket is dry prior to use. If it is returned to the appliance when wet, they may damage or cause the product to malfunction.
J. DO NOT plug or unplug the product into/from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.
K. Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Keep the product away from kitchen cabinets, curtains, clothing, dish towels, or other flammable materials.
L. DO NOT use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
M. This product is intended for indoor, household use. DO NOT use outdoors or for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is intended for countertop use only.
N. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces, as you may trip and fall or cause the hot contents of the appliance to spill and possibly cause burns or injuries.
O. DO NOT place the product on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in heated oven as it may cause this appliance to melt.
P. Always place the product on a flat, stable surface – it is not recommended to use the appliance on temperature sensitive surfaces.
Q. To disconnect, touch the ON/OFF icon, the display will show OFF word, then remove plug from wall outlet. Connect the power plug to an easily accessible outlet so the appliance can be unplugged immediately in the event of an emergency.
R. DO NOT use the appliance with a programmer or timing device that switches it on automatically. The use of such devices is dangerous and can cause a fire risk.
S. If this appliance begins to malfunction during operation, unplug the cord from the outlet immediately. DO NOT attempt to repair or use a malfunctioning appliance.
T. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat this feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm, do not use that outlet.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED IF CARE IS EXERCISED IN THEIR USE:

• Minimize the risk of overheating by using the shortest UL or ETL listed cord possible.
• The marked electrical rating must be at least as great as that of the product.
• Never use a single extension cord to operate more than one appliance.
• Arrange the longer cord so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over, snagged, or pulled on unintentionally (especially by children).
• DO NOT alter the plug. DO NOT attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

DESCRIPTION

1. Cooking guide
2. Unit
3. Timer and temperature display
4. Digital control
5. Removable cooking tray
6. Removable food basket
7. Cool touch handle
8. Air outlet
9. Power cord

CONTROLLER CHART

Touch TEMPERATURE icon to switch from blinking time to
blinking temperature to adjust.
Touch the + or – icon adjust to
adjust your desired time.| Touch TIME icon to switch
from blinking temperature to
blinking time to adjust.
Touch the + or – icon adjust
to adjust your desired time.| Touch the MENU on the LCD
reaches the desired function.
(Touch until the icon is selected.)| Press the START/CANCEL
button to activate or to turn
off the air fryer.

BEFORE INITIAL USE

1. Remove all packaging materials.

2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.

3. Thoroughly clean the food basket and cooking tray in warm soapy water using a non-abrasive sponge.
   Note: You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher.

4. Wipe inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.

NOTE: This is an oil-free fryer that works on hot air, do not fill the food basket with oil or frying fat.
NOTE: Run the air fryer empty for 20 minutes to remove any protective substances from the heating elements. Ensure the area is well ventilated as the air fryer may emit vapors. These vapors are safe and are not detrimental to the performance of the air fryer oven. This appliance can prepare a large range of ingredients.

Air frying

1. Place the air fryer on a flat and level surface. Ensure a minimum distance of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) away from the wall or from any objects on the countertop.

2. Connect the plug into wall outlet.

3. Carefully pull food basket out of the air fryer. (Refer to 3)

4. Ensure the cooking tray is well placed into the food basket. (Refer to 1)

5. Place seasoned food into the food basket.

6. Slide the food basket back into the air fryer. (Refer to 4) Carefully align the food basket with the guides on the body of the fryer.
   Caution: DO NOT touch the outside of the food basket right after use as it will be very hot. Only hold the food basket by the food basket handle.

7. Touch the START/CANCEL icon to activate the air fryer, the LCD screen will display, and function will blink.

8. Select the desired cooking function by touching the MENU icon  . The appliance will emit a sound on each function and light indicator icon will appear and show the selected cooking function.
   Note: The temperature is displayed in LCD screen. Each function is preprogrammed at a preset temperature. If needed, touch the TEMPERATURE icon to adjust, the °F sign will appear
   at the right side of the LCD screen upper corner. Adjust the temperature by touching the
   PLUS icon or MINUS icon  .
   Note: The time is displayed in LCD screen. Each function is preprogrammed at a preset time.
   If needed, touch the TIME icon to adjust, the MIN sign will appear at the right side of the LCD screen lower corner. Adjust the time by touching the PLUS icon or MINUS icon  .

9. Press the START/CANCEL icon to select the function and time.

10. While the air fryer is in operation, the LCD screens will blink (set temperature and remaining time).
    Note: Touch START/CANCEL icon at any time to stop the cooking process.

11. To ensure even cooking, some foods require “shaking” during the cooking process. To do this, simply pull out the food basket, place it on a heat-resistant surface, gently shake the contents as needed, insert the food basket back until you hear a locking click and fasten the food basket in the unit to continue cooking.

12. Once remaining time is over, the air fryer will beep 5 times and automatically turn to OFF mode.

13. Slide out the food basket of the air fryer by the handle and check if the food is ready.

14. Empty the food basket into a bowl or onto a plate.
    Note: To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the food basket by using non-abrasive heat-resistant tongs.

15. Make sure the unit is completely cooled off after the air frying process before cleaning the food basket and the cooking tray.

WARNING: DO NOT store any objects on the top of the oven. The exterior of the air fryer oven gets extremely hot when in use. Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING: DO NOT immerse body, electrical cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

**COOKING CHART***
The table below will help you select the right settings for each type of food.

Food| Min-max weight| Temperature (°F / °C)| Time (min.)| Shake (Yes/No)| Extra information
---|---|---|---|---|---
Potatoes & Fries
Thin frozen fries| 400-500 g / 0.9–1.1 lb| 380 °F / 193 °C| 18-25| Yes|
Thick frozen fries| 400-500 g / 0.9–1.1 lb| 380 °F / 193 °C| 20-25| Yes|
Potato gratin| 600 g / 1.3 lb| 380 °F / 193 °C| 20-25| Yes|
Homemade fries| 300-800 g / 0.7–1.8 lb| 380 °F / 193 °C| 25-30| Yes| Add 1 tbsp. oil
Meat & Poultry
Steak| 100-600 g / 0.2–1.3 lb| 355 °F / 180 °C| 15-20| No|
Pork chops| 100-600 g / 0.2–1.3 lb| 355 °F / 180 °C| 15-20| No|
Hamburger| 100-600 g / 0.2–1.3 lb| 355 °F / 180 °C| 15-20| No|
Sausage roll| 100-600 g / 0.2–1.3 lb| 390 °F / 200 °C| 13-15| No|
Drumsticks| 100-600 g / 0.2–1.3 lb| 355 °F / 180 °C| 20-25| No|
Chicken breast| 100-600 g / 0.2–1.3 lb| 355 °F / 180 °C| 15-20| No|
Snacks
Spring rolls| 100-500 g / 0.2 – 1.1 lb| 390 °F / 200 °C| 8-10| Yes| Use oven- ready
Frozen chicken nuggets| 100-600 g / 0.2–1.3 lb| 390 °F / 200 °C| 10-15| Yes| Use oven-ready
Frozen fish fingers| 100-500 g / 0.2 – 1.1 lb| 390 °F / 200 °C| 6-10| No| Use oven-ready
Frozen bread crumbed and cheese snacks| 100-500 g / 0.2 – 1.1 lb| 355°F / 180°C| 8-10| No| Use oven-ready
Stuffed vegetables| 100-500 g / 0.2 – 1.1 lb| 320 °F / 160 °C| 10| No| Use oven-ready
Baking
Cake| 400 g / 0.9 lb| 320 °F / 160 °C| 20-25| No| Use baking tin or parchment paper
Quiche| 500 g / 1.1 lb| 355 °F / 180 °C| 20-22| No| Use baking tin/ oven dish
Food| Min-max weight| Temperature (°F / °C)| Time (min.)| Shake (Yes/No)| Extra information
---|---|---|---|---|---
Muffins| 400 g / 0.9 lb| 390 °F / 200 °C| 15-18| No| Use baking tin
Sweet snacks| 500 g / 1.1 lb| 355 °F / 180 °C| 20| No| Use baking tin/ oven dish

This cooking chart is for reference only. Actual cooking time and temperature may vary.
Shake halfway through cooking time if applicable
Tips
– Smaller foods usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger foods.
– Shaking smaller foods halfway through the preparation time optimizes the result and can help obtain an evenly cooked batch.
– Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer right after marinating them.
– DO NOT prepare extremely runny or greasy ingredients such as sausages or bacon in the air fryer.
– The optimal amount of air fried French fries for a crispy and tender texture is 600 g or 1.32 lb.
– When baking, pre-made dough requires a shorter preparation time than homemade dough.
– Place a baking tin or oven dish in the air fryer basket for baking a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile or stuffed foods.
– You can also use the air fryer to reheat cooked foods. To reheat, set the temperature to 300 °F for up to 10 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning
Clean the appliance after each use.
DO NOT use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

1. Remove the main plug from the wall outlet and let the appliance cool down.
   Note: Remove the cooking tray to let the unit cool down more quickly.

2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft damp cloth.

3. Clean the cooking tray and food basket in hot soapy water with a non-abrasive sponge.
   Note: You can also put the outer pot and food basket in the dishwasher.
   Tip: If dirt is stuck to the food basket, fill it with hot soapy water, put the cooking tray in the food basket and let the cooking tray and food basket soak for approximately 10 minutes.

4. Once the appliance has cooled down, clean the heating element with a non-abrasive cleaning brush to remove any food residues.

Maintenance

• Store the product in a cool, dry place.
• Never cut anything in the food basket or cooking tray or use utensils with sharp edges as to avoid piercing the non-stick surface.
• Never put cold water into a cooking tray or food basket. Sudden changes of temperature may cause metal to warp, resulting in an uneven bottom. Let pieces cool down on their own or place in lukewarm soapy water.
• Always use trivets or oven mitts when handling the cooking tray and food basket.
• DO NOT place the cooking tray or food basket on a countertop, as it will stain or burn the countertop. Use a protective trivet.
• DO NOT place unit or pieces on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element, or in a heated oven.
• DO NOT use scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, or any object that will scratch the unit or accessories.

TROUBLESHOOTING

main plug in a polarized wall outlet.
You have not set the timer.| Turn the timer knob to the desired preparation time to switch on the appliance.
The cooking tray is not completely pushed in.| Push the cooking tray in the air fryer completely until you hear a locking click.
Food is undercooked| The amount of food in the food basket is too large.| Put smaller batches of food in the food basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
The set temperature is too low.| Turn the temperature control knob to the required temperature setting. See the COOKING CHART under TO USE.
The preparation time is too short.| Turn the timer knob to the required preparation time. See the COOKING CHART under TO USE.
Food is unevenly cooked| Certain types of foods need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time.| Foods that lie on top of or across each other (e.g. fries) need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. See the COOKING CHART under TO USE.
Fried foods do not come out crispy| You used a type of food meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer.| Use oven-friendly foods or lightly brush some oil onto the food for a crispier result.
Problem| Possible cause| Solution
---|---|---
White smoke comes out of the appliance.| You are preparing runny or greasy foods.| When you fry greasy foods in the air fryer, a large amount of oil will leak into the outer pot. The oil produces white smoke and the outer pot may heat up more than usual. However, this does not affect the appliance or the end result.
The outer pot still contains grease residues from previ- ous use.| White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the outer pot. Make sure you clean the outer pot properly after each use. See the CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section.
Fresh fries are unevenly cooked| You did not use the right type of potatoes.| Use fresh potatoes and make sure they are firm before placing in the air fryer basket.
You did not rinse the potato juliennes properly before you fried them.| Rinse the potato juliennes properly to remove starch from the outside surface.
Fresh fries do not come out crispy| The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the potato juliennes.| Make sure you dry the potato juliennes properly before you add the oil.
Cut the potatoes into smaller juliennes for a crispier result.
Add a little bit more oil to your juliennes for a crispier result.

WARRANTY

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.
This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase. Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date. Any complaints must be registered within the warranty period. The product will be repaired, replaced (parts or entire appliance) or refunded at our sole discretion. Shipping charges may apply.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:
Negligent use or misuse of the product including failure to clean the product regularly, use for commercial purposes, accident, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or altercation by anyone other than a STARFRIT authorized service agent.
Stains, discoloration and minor scratches on the inside and outside of the utensil constitute normal use, do not affect performance, and are not covered by this warranty.
Decisions as to the cause of damage are the responsibility of STARFRIT. All decisions will be final.

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