FRIGIDAIRE EAF383 3.2 QT Digital Air Fryer User Manual

EAF383 3.2 QT Digital Air Fryer
User Manual

Introduction

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This manual is your resource for the use and care of your product. Please read it before using your appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting section will help you with common issues.
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Installation Checklist
Electrical Power

• House power turned on El Air fryer plugged in Basket
• Make sure the crisping tray is in the frying

basket

• Make sure the frying basket is in the air fryer

Final Checks

• Shipping material removed

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
Safety Definitions
** This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert of potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.
Child Safety**
Destroy or recycle the carton, plastic bags, and any exterior wrapping material immediately after the air fryer is unpacked. Children should NEVER use these items to play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers, and can quickly cause suffocation.

Safety Instructions

• DO NOT store or use gasoline, or other flammable liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Read product labels for warnings regarding flammability and other hazards. DO NOT operate the air fryer in the presence of explosive fumes. Avoid contact with any moving parts of automatic air fryer.

1. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as farm houses
   – staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other and other working environments
   – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
   – bed and breakfast type environments.

2. Be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance.

3. If you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance, immediately unplug the
   Appliance, wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.

4. Ensure the appliance in placed on a horizontal, even and stable surface.

5. The use of accessories is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as it may cause injuries.

6. Always unplug the appliance while not using.

7. The appliance needs approximately 30 minutes to cool before handling or cleaning.

8. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

9. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

LCD Display

GETTING STARTED

Before First Use

1. Remove any adhesive marketing stickers and packaging before use.
2. Clean the frying basket and the frying-pan thoroughly with water, detergent and non abrasive sponge.
3. Wipe the exterior surface with a mild and damp cloth.
4. The air fryer uses the hot air heating. Never pour oil or fat into the fryer.
5. Note, the appliance may emit a very small amount of smoke or odours during initial use. This is normal and is a caused by lubricants used during manufacturer which can come into contact with the heating element. This should clear after the first use.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place appliance on a flat, level and sturdy surface.
2. Ensure the frying basket is fully inserted into the cooking cavity.

WARNING: Never pour oil or other liquid into the fryer. Never put things on top of the product, for this prevent the air flow and reduce the effect of hot air heating.
Fat-Free Frying

1. Pull out the frying basket / pot carefully from the fryer body.

2. Place the food ingredients into the frying basket / pot.

3. Insult the frying basket / pot back into the fryer.

4. Do not try to operate the air fryer before insertion of the frying basket/ pot.
   Note: Do not touch the pan while in operation or after using to avoid scalding. Only hold the pan by the handle.

5. Connect the appliance plug to the mains electrical supply and switch on, an audible beeping sound will be heard and the “ON/OFF” indicator light will be remain illuminated. The appliance is now the stand-by mode.

6. Press the ON/OFF button once, select your desired function (function selection).Press the temperature control button to increase “+” or decrease “-” the temperature required.

7. You can adjust the cooking time from minimum (of 1 minute) to a maximum (60 minutes) by pressing the timer control button.

8. With the temperature and timer selected, press the “ON/OFF” button once to start the cooking process. (You must press the “ON/OFF” button to confirm what you selected; otherwise the appliance will go into stand-by mode only).

9. For best results, some foods need to be shaken or turned over during the air fryer cooking time. Refer to the “Temperature setting guide” as a general guide. To overturn the food ingredients, hold the handle and pull out the frying basket / pot from the appliance.

10. There will be “beep” sounds heard when the cooking process is completed; then the appliance will go into stand -by mode.

11. Caution must be exercised when pouring the hot food into the bowl or onto plates.

Helpful Hints:

1. Cooking times will vary depending on type and quantity of food used.
2. During the process of cooking, overturning small items can assist the cooking process and can help with even distribution of cooking.
3. By adding small amount of oil to fresh foods, the food can be made crisper.

After adding the oil, the food ingredients should be left for several minutes before placing them in the fryer.
TEMPERATURE SETTING GUIDE

| Menu| Temperature(°F )| Cook Time(Min)
---|---|---|---
| CHIPS| 400| 20
| MEAT| 360| 10
| POULTRY| 360| 25
| FISH| 360| 18
| SHRIMP| 360| 12
| CAKE| 400| 17
| PIZZA| 360| 10
| VEGETABLES| 320| 17

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The frying-basket / frying pot has a non-stick coating applied. In order to avoid damage, Do not use metal kitchen utensil or abrasive cleaning pads. You must wait for the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning it.

1. Remove the plug from the power socket, let the appliance cool down.
   Note: Removal of the frying basket / pot will allow the unit to cool down more quickly.

2. Use damp cloth to wipe the outside part of the product.

3. Clean the frying-pot with hot water, detergent and non-abrasive sponge. Add hot water into the frying pot together with some detergent. Soak the frying pot and the grill
   for 10 minutes.

4. Clean any spills on the inside of the appliance using a damp non-abrasive sponge.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TROUBLE SHOOTING

The appliance does
not work| The plug of the product is not inserted into the power socket and switched on. 2The timer / on process has not been correctly followed| 1.Insert the plug into the grounded power socket and switch on.
2.Refer operating instructions etcher in this manual.
Food ingredients inadequately cooked.
Food ingredients not baked evenly in the frying-pan| 1.Too much food ingredients in the frying basket.
2.The heating temperature selected is taco low 3.The cooking time is too short .
Some food ingredients should be overturned during the process of cooking.| 1.Put the food ingredients into the frying basket in smaller batches. The frying can cook more evenly.
2.Adjust the temperature setting in accordance with the Operating Instructions earlier in this manual.
3.Adjust the timer setting in accordance with the Operating Instructions earlier in this manual.
If some food ingredients lay on the top, or join together with other food ingredients(e g. fried chips), then they must be overturned in the process of cooking, please refer to the “Setting” part in the chapter of “Operating this Product”)
White smoke coming out of the product| 1. You are coking food ingredients with a high content of oil.
1 or grease from last use is still remained inside
the frying-basket.| 1Whefl you are cooking food ingredients with comparatively high oil content in the fat-free fryer, large amount of oil fume will infiltrate into the frying-pan might be hotter than usual, But this will not affect the final cooking effect.
2The white smoke produced by heating the oil and fat inside the frying-pan. Make sure to clean the frying-pan each time after the using.
Fresh chips are not fried evenly inside the frying-basket| Correct preparation/ cooking procedure has not been followed| 1.Use fresh potatoes, and make sure that they will not split in the process
2.Make sure to drain the potato
3.By cutting the potato chips into smaller size, they can be made more light and crisp.
4.The potato chips can be made more light and crisp by adding small amount of oil to them.

Year Warranty

To make a warranty claim, please email support@curtiscs.com or
call 1-800-968-9853.
1 Year Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent,
the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions., or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 120V~60Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
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• Name, address and telephone number.
• Model number and serial number.
• A clear, detailed description of the problem.
• Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name, address and date of purchase.

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