AIM AAF55 5.5 Litre Air Fryer User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: AIM

AIM AAF55 5.5 Litre Air Fryer

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Benefits of using an Air Fryer
Important Safety Guidelines
User Instructions

Benefits of using an Air Fryer

Using an Air Fryer provides the following benefits:

Delicious fried food

Important Safety Guidelines

Please follow these safety guidelines when using the Air Fryer:

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, unless they have supervision.
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord or the appliance itself is damaged. Always make sure that the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliances is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are supervised.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter or touch hot surfaces.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquids. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation. To disconnect, turn off the appliance, then remove plug from the wall outlet.
Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain. The accessible surfaces may become hot during use. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 10 cm of free space around the appliance (back, sides and above). Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer and may cause injuries.
Do not let the appliance operate unattended. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not touch the hot surfaces, only use handle. During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlets openings. Be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance.
After using the appliance, the metal cover inside is very hot, avoid contact with the hot metal inside after cooking. 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.
Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out from the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop, before you remove the pan from the appliance.

User Instructions

Please follow these instructions when using the Air Fryer:

Read the user manual carefully before using the Air Fryer for your safety.
Ensure the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before connecting the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
Ensure that the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.
Supervise children when they are around the appliance to ensure they do not play with it.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter or touch hot surfaces.
Do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquids.
Do not connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system.
Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain.
Leave at least 10 cm of free space around the appliance (back, sides and above) and do not place anything on top of it.
Use the appliance only for the purpose described in this manual.
Do not let the appliance operate unattended and use caution when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Do not use outdoors.
Use only the handle to touch the appliance as hot steam can be released during use.
Avoid contact with hot metal inside after cooking and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning it.
If you see dark smoke coming out from the appliance, immediately unplug it and wait for the smoke emission to stop before removing the pan from the appliance.

PRODUCT FEATURES

5.5 LITRE Capacity
LED Touch Screen
8 Preset Programmes
60 Minute Timer
Removable Fryer Basket
Adjustable Temperature Regulator up to 200 °C
Fry, Roast, Grill & Bake
Overheating Protection
DISHWASHER SAFE FRYER BASKET

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing this Air Fryer. Please read this manual carefully before using the Air Fryer for your safety.

Benefits to using an Air Fryer:

Simple to use controls for cooking quick and healthy meals.
Generous 5.5 Litre frying capacity.
Rapid Air circulation system to cook food fast and saves energy.
A healthy alternative to cooking deep-fried food with no oil.
Air fried food retains its nutritional value, but still has the taste of delicious fried food.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using the Air Fryer, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking of experience and knowledge, unless they have supervision.
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord or the appliance itself is damaged. Always make sure that the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliances is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are supervised.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, counter or touch hot surfaces.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquids. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation.
To disconnect, turn off the appliance, then remove plug from the wall outlet.
Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain. The accessible surfaces may become hot during use. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 10 cm of free space around the appliance (back, sides and above). Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer and may cause injuries.
Do not let the appliance operate unattended. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not touch the hot surfaces, only use handle. During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlets openings. Be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance
After using the appliance, the metal cover inside is very hot, avoid contact with the hot metal inside after cooking. 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.
Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out from the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop, before you remove the pan from the appliance.
For household use only.

TECHNICAL DATA

Description: 5.5 L
Rated Voltage: 220-240V 50HZ / 60HZ
Air Fryer Model: AAF55
Power Consumption: 1700 W

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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Display Screen
Handle
Pan and basket
Basket release cover
Basket release bouton

CONTROL PANEL

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BEFORE USING THE AIR FRYER FOR THE FIRST TIME

Remove all packaging material and any stickers or labels from the appliance.
Thoroughly clean the pan and basket with hot water, some dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Note: During the first few times of using your new Air Fryer there might be a “hot plastic” smell. This is perfectly normal in new Air
Fryers as the material is heated for the first time. It will go away after the first few users.

PREPARING FOR USE

Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even surface. Do not place the appliance on non-heat resistant surfaces.
Put the basket into the pan. Place the ingredients in the basket (do not overload).
Plug the Air Fryer into an electrical wall outlet.
To turn on the appliance press the power icon. The Air Fryer will first go into default mode.
To select a pre-set setting, press the menu icon until the desired food icon appears. The selected food icon will begin to flash. The temperature and time will appear on the screen.
To set the temperature and time manually or to adjust the pre-set temperature or time, press the arrow icons to select your desired temperature or time.
To begin the air frying process, press the power icon.
Note: If you want to switch the Air Fryer off, in the middle of air frying, press the power icon for 3 seconds.
Some recipes or ingredients call for shaking the ingredients halfway through the preparation time. To shake the ingredients, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the pan back into the Air Fryer and continue to cook.
- Caution: Be careful not to press the basket release button on the handle during shaking. This will cause the basket to separate from the pan.
- Note: After sliding the Pan out of the appliance, the display will go into sleep mode, when you return the pan to the appliance, your time and temperature settings will automatically resume. There is no need to reset your settings or press start.
When you’re selected cooking time has elapsed the timer bell will ring. Pull the pan out of the appliance and place it on a heat resistant surface. If you would like a little more cooking time, simply slide the pan back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
When your food is ready place the pan on a heat resistant surface. Slide the basket release cover forward, press down on the basket release button and lift the basket out of the pan. Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate using a pair of tongs,
- Caution: The food, basket and Pan will be hot!
- Note: Do not turn the pan or basket upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan or basket will leak onto the ingredients. To avoid scratching the non-stick surface do not use sharp or metal utensils.
When a batch of ingredients is ready, the Air Fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch. No preheating is necessary.
Tip: After hot air frying, the pan and the ingredients are hot therefore avoid touching. Depending on the type of ingredients in the Air Fryer, steam may escape from the pan.

SETTINGS

The table on Page 10, will help you to select the basic settings for the ingredients.
Note: Keep in mind that these settings are indications. As ingredients differ in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients. The rapid air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance, briefly pulling the pan out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.

Tips :

Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimises the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crisp result. Fry your ingredients in the hot Air Fryer within a few minutes after you added the oil.
Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the hot Air Fryer.
Use pre made dough to prepare full snacks quickly and easily. Pre made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than homemade dough.
Place a baking tin or oven dish in the hot Air Fryer basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
You can also use the hot Air Fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to a 150 °C for up to 10 minutes.

TIMING

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
Make sure all parts are clean and dry.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Clean the appliance after every use.
When cleaning the pan and the non-stick coated in basket do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them as this may damage the non-stick coating.

Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
Note: Remove the pan to let the hot Air Fryer cool down more quickly.
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Clean the pan, separator and the basket with hot water, dish washing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge. Degreasing liquid may be used to remove any remaining dirt.
- Note: The pan and basket are dishwasher safe.
- Tip: If dirt is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot water and dishwashing liquid. Put the basket the pan and let the pan and the basket soak for approximately 10 minutes.
Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.
Clean the heating element with a soft bristle cleaning brush to remove any food residue.

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer hereby provides a warranty to the original purchaser of this product (‘the consumer’) that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship which under normal, personal, family or household use (commercial use expressly excluded) manifest themselves within the 2 year from the date of purchase.

EXCLUSIONS

products damaged as a result of disaster, misuse, commercial use, not in accordance within the written instructions included with the product, abuse and/or any non-authorised modification of the product, incorrect installation of the product or normal wear and tear.
Insect infestation of the electrical or motor makes the claim invalid.
Broken Glass or Customer abuse do not fall under the warranty.

WAIVER
The warranty and the obligations of the Manufacturer provided herein are in lieu of, and the consumer, waives all other warranties, guarantees, conditions or liabilities, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, including without limitation, any obligation of the manufacturer in respect of any injury, loss or damage (direct, indirect or consequential) arising out of the use of, or inability to use this product and whether or not occasioned by the manufacturer’s negligence or any act or omission on its part.

PROOF OF PURCHASE
Any claim in terms of the warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If such proof is not available, then not withstanding anything to the contrary herein, the service agent’s prevailing charges for services/ repairs and/or spares will be payable by the Consumer upon collection of the repaired product. The Consumer should call the Pick n Pay

CUSTOMER CARE: number on 0860 30 30 30 (only in South Africa). Customers residing outside South Africa can return the product back to a Pick n Pay store. During the warranty period the product may only beserviced and/or repaired by the Manufacturer’s duly authorised agent(s).
If this product proves to be faulty during normal use due to defective materials or workmanship. Refer to our website for terms and conditions.

REPAIRS PROCEDURE

Should you experience any faults on your Aim product, please adhere to the following procedure to have the fault rectified speedily and professionally.
You can return the product to the store.
Call the Pick n Pay CUSTOMER CARE number on 0860 30 30 30 (only in South Africa) to report the fault and make arrangements for the next steps.
Note: Should you live in an outlying area or outside South Africa, it may be necessary to return the product to the store nearest to you.

COST OF REPAIRS

UNDER WARRANTY
Any items still under warranty will be repaired free of charge, as long as it complies with the terms and conditions of the warranty (refer to “warranties” section in this manual). Any items that need to be repaired that are NOT covered in the warranty will be for the consumer’s expense. A quote for the repair/replacement of these items will be provided to the consumer for approval prior to repairs being conducted.
OUT OF WARRANTY
Any items that need to be repaired once the warranty has expired will be for the consumer’s expense including call out fees. A quote for the repair/ replacement of these items will be provided to the consumer for approval prior to repairs being conducted.

CUSTOMER CARE