TRISTAR FR-6970 Double Hot Air Fryer Instruction Manual
- June 11, 2024
- Tristar
Table of Contents
Instruction manual
FR-6970
SAFETY
- By ignoring the safety instructions the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the damage.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Never move the appliance by pulling the cord and make sure the cord cannot become entangled.
- The appliance must be placed on a stable, level surface.
- The user must not leave the device unattended while it is connected to the supply.
- 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.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
- WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliances and cords away from children. Never drape the cord over the edge of a counter, never use an outlet below the counter, and never use with an extension cord.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use this appliance outdoors.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
- Use extreme caution when removing the frying baskets.
- Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in the base unit. Cook only in the frying baskets provided.
- To disconnect, press the power button, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
- Do not use the frying baskets if dented or worn.
- WARNING: Never deep-fry in the Aerofryer, THIS IS DANGEROUS, AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND SERIOUS DAMAGE.
- Always ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use.
- Never touch any exposed heating elements.
- To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in the water or any other liquid.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments.
- By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
- Farmhouses.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or appliance in the water or any other liquid.
- Do not heat the food for too long.
- The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
- Surface is liable to get hot during use.
- WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.
- The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
- The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
- The appliance is to be connected to a socket-outlet having an earthed contact (for class I appliances).
- In order to prevent disruptions of the airflow do not put anything on top of the appliance and make sure there is always 10 centimeter of free space around the appliance.
- This appliance is only to be used for household purposes and only for the purpose it is made for. In the worst case, the food can catch fire.
This product complies with conformity requirements of the applicable European
regulations or directives.
The Eurasian Conformity mark (ЕАС) is a certification mark to indicate
products that conform to all technical regulations of the Eurasian Customs
Union.
This symbol is used for marking materials intended to come into contact with
food in the European Union as defined in regulation (EC) No 1935/2004.
The Green Dot is the registered trademark of Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System
Deutschland GmbH and is protected as a trademark worldwide. The logo may only
be used by customers of DSD GmbH holding a valid trademark usage contract or
by engaged waste management companies within the Federal Republic of Germany.
This also applies to reproduction of the logo by third parties in a
dictionary, an encyclopaedia or an electronic database containing a reference
manual.
The product and packaging materials are recyclable, subject to extended
manufacturer responsibility. Dispose it separately, following the illustrated
packaging symbols, for better waste treatment. The Triman logo is valid in
France only.
The universal recycling symbol, logo, or icon is an internationally recognized
symbol used to designate recyclable materials. The recycling symbol is in the
public domain and is not a trademark.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local Authority or
local store for recycling advice.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
- Dual Touchscreen Control
- Aero Fryer Baskets
- Non-Stick Crisping Trays
- Basket Handles
Dual Touchscreen Control Panel
- ON/STANDBY icon
- MUTE icon
- MODE icon
- SHAKE FOOD icon
- SYNC icon
- START/PAUSE icon
- 8 Cooking pre-sets
- Basket 1 icon
- Basket 2 icon
- Time UP/DOWN icons
- Temperature UP/DOWN icons
- Dual Digital TIME/TEMP display
- Dual [ADD FOOD] indicators
- Mute indicator
- Time /Temperature indicators
- Operating indicators
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
- Remove all packaging material.
- Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
- Thoroughly clean the parts with hot water, some washing-up liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
- Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
- Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface, do not place the appliance on non-heat-resistant surfaces.
- This is an Aerofryer that works on hot air. Do not fill the pan with oil or frying fat.
- In order to prevent disruptions of the airflow do not put anything on top of the appliance and make sure there is always 10 centimeters of free space around the appliance.
FUNCTIONS OF THE DUAL TOUCHSCREEN PANEL
ON/STANDBY
- To turn the appliance on and activate the dual display.
- To switch the appliance into standby mode.
- To end an operation. The fan will continue to work for 20 seconds to cool down the appliance, OFF will be seen in the display of the active basket(s).
MUTE
- Mute to silence or re-enable all sounds, not including [SYNC] or [SHAKE] alerts.
SHAKE
- Use the [SHAKE] function to be reminded to shake the basket(s) halfway through the cooking time by hearing 5 beeps.
SYNC
- Use the SYNC function to finish cooking foods in both baskets at the same time.
START/PAUSE
- To start or pause an operation.
Time Up/Down
- To increase or decrease the time by one minute. Touch and hold for rapid increase or decrease.
- The time setting range is 1- 60 minutes.
Temperature Up/Down
- To increase or decrease the temperature in 5-degree increments. Touch and hold for rapid increase or decrease.
- The temperature control range is 80°C – 200°C.
Basket 1 and 2
- Touch to choose between Basket 1 or Basket 2 .While the icon flashes the baskets can be programmed.
- Long press to reset the time to 00 minutes.
MODE
- Touch repeatedly to scroll between 8 pre-set cooking programs.
8 Cooking pre-set programs
| Food| Temperature (°C)| Time (min)| Shake advice
---|---|---|---|---
| Fries| 200°C| 25|
| Fish| 160°C| 25|
| Shellfish| 160°C| 20|
| Poultry| 200°C| 25|
| Bake| 160°C| 30|
| Steak| 180°C| 10|
| Pork| 200°C| 15|
| Vegetable| 140°C| 10|
Dual Touchscreen Control Panel Indicators
– ADD FOOD
- When using the [SYNC] function the [ADD FOOD] indicator will illuminate when it is time for the food to be added to the second basket.
MUTE
- The MUTE indicator will illuminate when the MUTE function has been activated
MIN – Temperature and Time
- Alternating display of the temperature and the remaining cooking time during operation.
Operating indicators
- Runs successively when in operation and flashes when the operation has been interrupted.
PREPARATION AND USE
Preparation
- Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface, do not place the appliance on non-heat-resistant surfaces.
- Plug the appliance in an earthed socket, it will beep once and the ON/STANDBY icon will illuminate.
- Touch the ON/STANDBY icon. The appliance will beep once, the control panel will illuminate and the Basket 1 icon will flash repeatedly.
Pre-heating the appliance
Generally, it is not always necessary to preheat the Aerofryer however if your
recipe does require pre-heating follow these steps below.
- If needed, place the crisping trays in the baskets.
- Place the empty baskets in the Aerofryer.
- Manually set the pre-heating time and temperature to 80°C for 5 minutes by the using the Temperature Up/Down and the Time Up/Down icons.
- Press [START/PAUSE] to start the operation.
- The appliance will start pre-heating. The “In Operation” indicators will run and the temperature and the remaining time will be shown in the display.
- When the operation is complete the appliance will beep 5 times and the ON// STANDBY icon will illuminate and the appliance is ready for use.
USE
- Note: When cooking in both baskets simultaneously, it is advisable to cook similar foods for which the desired heating temperatures would not vary more than 20°C.
- Remove the empty basket(s) from the Aerofryer.
- If needed, place the crisping trays in the baskets.
- Place the food in either or both of the baskets and slide the baskets back into the Aerofryer.
- Note: Do not overfill. To ensure proper cooking and air circulation, NEVER fill any Aerofryer basket more than 2/3 full.
- Touch the ON/STANDBY icon. The appliance will beep once, the control panel will illuminate and the Basket 1 icon will flash repeatedly.
- Program the Baskets by using a suitable pre-set cooking program or use manual programming of the cooking time and temperature.
Using a pre-set program
- Select Basket 1 by touching the Basket 1 icon.
- Choose 1 of the 8 pre-set programs for Basket 1 by touching the MODE icon repeatedly until the icon of the desired cooking preset flashes.
- If desired, you can adjust the pre-set time and temperature of Basket 1 by using the Time Up/Down and Temperature Up/Down icons.
- Basket 2 will use the same time and temperature settings as Basket 1, however the time for Basket 2 can be manually adjusted to end earlier or later than Basket 1. Only 1 temperature can be set when using both baskets at the same time.
- If desired, touch the Basket 2 icon then use the Time UP/DOWN icons to adjust the time for Basket 2.
- Touch the START/PAUSE icon to start the operation. The “in operation” indicators will run, the temperature and time left will be displayed alternatively in the displays.
- When the operation is complete the appliance will beep 5 times, the ON/ STANDBY icon will illuminate and the fan will continue running for 20 seconds to cool down the appliance.
- Remove the food from the baskets, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down for 30 minutes before cleaning.
Manual programming of the Time and Temperature
- Program the time and temperature for Basket 1 by using the Time UP/DOWN and Temperature UP/DOWN icons.
- Basket 2 will use the same time and temperature settings as Basket 1, however the time for Basket 2 can be manually adjusted to end earlier or later than Basket 1. Only 1 temperature can be set when using both baskets at the same time.
- If desired, touch the Basket 2 icon then use the Time UP/DOWN icons to adjust the time for Basket 2.
- Touch the START/PAUSE icon to start the operation. The “in operation” indicators will flash, the temperature and time left will be displayed alternatively in the displays.
- When the operation is complete the appliance will beep 5 times, the ON/ STANDBY icon will illuminate and the fan will continue running for 20 seconds to cool down the appliance.
- Remove the food from the baskets, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down for 30 minutes before cleaning.
Using the SHAKE function
When the [SHAKE] function is activated the appliance will beep 5 times halfway
through the operation, reminding you to shake the basket(s). Alternatively you
can use the START/PAUZE icon pause and resume an operation after shaking or
checking the food without being reminded.
Shaking your food allows it to cook more evenly adding crisp and colour to
your dish.
- Note: This function cannot be activated when using the pre-settings for BAKE and VEGETABLES.
- Before starting an operation activate the [SHAKE] function by touching the [SHAKE] icon for the selected basket. The [SKAKE] indicator will be shown in the display of the selected basket(s). Halfway through the operation the appliance will beep 5 times reminding you to shake the basket(s).
- To deactivate the [SHAKE] function, touch the [SHAKE] icon again.
- When the reminder is heard, the [SHAKE] icon will flash in the display.
- Remove the basket(s) from the Aerofryer, shake them as needed then place them back into the Aerofryer.
- The operation will automatically resume.
Using the SYNC function
With the SYNC function, the food in each basket will start cooking separately
and finish cooking at the same time.
- Add the food with the longest cooking time to Basket 1.
- Program Basket 1 manually or by using one of the pre-settings.
- Note: Basket 2 will use the same temperature setting as Basket 1.
- Program the time for Basket 2 manually by selecting Basket 2 then using the Time UP/DOWN icons.
- Touch the [SYNC] icon to activate the [SYNC] function.
- The [SYNC] indicator will show in the display.
- Touch the START/PAUSE icon to start the operation.
- Basket 1 will begin cooking, the time and temperature settings will be displayed alternatively in the display.
- Once the time has come for the food to be added to the 2 basket the appliance will beep 5 times and the [ADD FOOD] indicator of Basket 2nd will flash.
- Add the food to Basket 2 and slide it back into the Aerofryer.
- The operation will automatically resume.
- Note: Once cooking has started the SYNC FINISH function will not be operable.
Aero Frying Pre Packaged Frozen Foods
- As a rule, depending on the food and the amount to be cooked, the suggested cooking times may have to be slightly adjusted.
TIPS
- Always pat dry foods before cooking to avoid excess smoke and encourage browning.
- To ensure even cooking/ browning, ALWAYS open the active basket halfway through the cooking time and check, turn or shake the foods in the fryer baskets and determine the final cooking time and temperature.
- CAUTION: Always use oven mittens when handling the Aero Fryer baskets
- WARNING! This Dual Basket Aerofryer should not be used to boil water.
- WARNING! This Dual Basket Aerofryer should never be used to deep fry foods.
- NEVER operate your appliance with the baskets open.
- When the cooking time has elapsed, cooking will automatically stop and the fan will continue running for 20 seconds to cool down the appliance.
- Let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 minutes before handling, cleaning, or storing.
- The appliance is equipped with an internal micro switch that automatically shuts down the fan and heating element when the baskets are removed during an operation.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
- Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and wait for it to cool down completely.
- Remove the baskets from the Aerofryer. Make sure both fryer baskets and crisping trays have cooled down completely.
- Both fryer baskets and crisping trays are dishwasher-safe. For best results, place in the top rack of your dishwasher.
Note: The removable frying baskets and crisping trays are dishwasher safe, however, we recommend washing them by hand as this will be beneficial for the lifetime of the product. Wash both baskets and crisping trays in hot soapy water. Do not use metal kitchen utensils, abrasive cleansers or cleaning products as this may damage the non-stick coating. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads or powders on any of the parts or accessories.
- Wipe the exterior of the Aerofryer with a warm, soft and nonabrasive damp cloth.
- Use a small soft brush or cotton swab if necessary to clean hard to reach places.
- Never pour any liquid into the base of the unit.
- Dry each piece thoroughly before reinstalling.
Storing Instructions
- Clean the appliance before storing.
- Store the unit in its original box and in a cool, dry place.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|
The Aerofryer does not work. The
displays on the control panel do not
switch on| The mains plug is not inserted correctly in the plug socket| Push
the mains plug into the plug socket as far as it will go
The plug socket is defective.| Try another plug socket.
The overheating protection has been triggered| Pull the mains plug out of the
plug socket and allow the Aerofryer to cool down completely.
Then try again. If the Aerofryer still cannot be switched on, contact the
customer service department.
The food has not been cooked evenly| Different items of food with different
cooking times have been prepared at the same time| Place food with a longer
cooking time in the Aerofryer first, then add ingredients with a shorter
cooking time later
Items of food which require different cooking temperatures have been prepared
at the same time.| Prepare items of food with different cooking temperatures
one after the other.
The set cooking time was too short or the temperature too low| Increase the
cooking time or temperature
The items of food are piled on top of one another| Spread the food and mix it
There are too many ingredients in the baskets| Reduce the amount of
ingredients
The food is slightly burnt| The selected temperature is too high or the
cooking time too long| Reduce the temperature or cooking time
Chips made from fresh potatoes are not crispy| The potatoes contain too much
water| Cut the potatoes into narrower pieces. Dab the potato pieces dry and
then trickle a little cooking oil over them
During use, an unpleasant smell is detected| The Aerofryer is dirty| Follow
the instructions for cleaning under the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section of
this manual
During use, an unpleasant smell is detected| The Air Fryer is being used for
the first time.| A smell often develops when new appliances are first used.
The smell should disappear once the appliance has been used several times
Error Codes| El – Broken circuit of the thermal sensor.| Contact the
customer service department.
E2 – Short circuit of the thermal sensor
ENVIRONMENT
This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage at the end of its
durability, but must be offered at a central point for the recycling of
electric and electronic domestic appliances. This symbol on the appliance,
instruction manual and packaging puts your attention to this important issue.
The materials used in this appliance can be recycled. By recycling of used
domestic appliances you contribute an important push to the protection of our
environment. Ask your local authorities for information regarding the point of
recollection.
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