MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer Instructions Manual

MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer

Intended Use

This appliance is suitable for deep-frying foods such as for example vegetables, fries, and potato wedges – homemade or ready to oven, and also for the preparation of fish, meat, and poultry.

This device is intended for use in private households and the like Household applications to be used, such as

• in employee kitchens in shops, offices, and other commercial areas;
• in agricultural estates;
• by customers in hotels, motels, and other residential establishments;
• in B&Bs.
• The device is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

Please note that liability is void in the event of improper use:

• Do not modify the device without our consent and do not use any attachments not approved or supplied by us.
• Use only spare parts and accessories supplied or approved by us.
• Observe all information in these operating instructions, especially the safety instructions. Any other operation is considered improper and can lead to personal injury or damage to property.
• Do not expose the device to extreme conditions.

To avoid are:

• High humidity or moisture
• Extremely high or low temperatures
• Direct sunlight
• Open fire

Safety Instructions

• This device can be used by children from the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental skills or lack of experience and/or knowledge when supervised or instructed in the safe use of the equipment and who understand the resulting dangers. Children are not allowed to play with the device.
• Keep children younger than 8 years away from the device and the connecting cable.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be allowed by children carried out unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
• About the risk of an unintentional reset To avoid the safety temperature limiter from operating, the device must not be supplied via an external switching device such as a timer or with be connected to a circuit that is periodically switched on and off by some device.
• Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.

WARNING! Choking hazard:  There is a risk of suffocation from inhaling or swallowing small parts or packaging films. Keep the packaging films away from children.

Set up the device

WARNING!

Fire hazard! There is a risk of fire from hot surfaces.

• Place the device on a heat-resistant, dry, and level surface.
• Do not place the device on hot surfaces (e.g. hotplates, open flames).
• Make sure that the device does not touch another object. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm from other objects. Don’t ask it specifically close to easily combustible materials (curtains, drapes, paper, etc.).
• When the device is in operation, do not place it under wall cupboards or other objects in the free space that could impede upward steam extraction.
• Do not cover the device.
• Do not place any objects on the device.

Power connection

• Only connect the device to a properly installed, grounded, and electrically secured socket.
• Before you put the device into operation, check whether the voltage specified on the device corresponds to the local mains voltage.
• In case you quickly disconnect the device from the mains the socket must be freely accessible.
• Do not use extension cords.
• Unplug after each use, before each cleaning and if there is no supervision, always unplug the device from the protective contact socket.
• Always pull the mains cable out of the socket by the plug, do not pull on the cable.
• Do not bend or crush the power cord.
• Make sure the power cord is undamaged and not under the device or over hot or sharp surfaces edges runs.
• Lay the main cable in such a way that nobody will step on it or trip over it.
• The power cord must not damage the body of the device during operation or a do not touch another hot object.

Commissioning and use

WARNING! Electric shock hazard!

• There is a risk of electric shock or short circuits caused by live parts.
• Do not take the device on a wet surface or when You have wet hands in operation.
• Do not touch the mains plug with wet hands.
• Do not use the device outdoors.
• Never use the device if it is damaged or you notice damage to the power cord or plug.

WARNING! Risk of injury!

• There is a risk of injury from hot surfaces.
• During operation, the touchable surfaces of the device and accessories can become very hot.
• During operation, only touch the device by the handles and the operating elements! Use oven mitts. Do not reach inside the appliance, on the frying pan, or on the hot plate.
• Never move the device during operation.
• Do not move the heated device, but leave it alone and allow the device to cool down completely beforehand.
• If you use the deep-frying pot with the deep-frying basket during or after removed from frying, there is a risk of burns by escaping steam. Don’t hold your head straight over the device and do not touch this steam.
• During operation, the frying pot gets very hot, hold it not on. Use oven mitts. Just ask him on a heat-resistant surface.

WARNING! Fire hazard!

• There is a risk of fire due to high temperatures.
• Never leave the device unattended during operation.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of explosive and/or flammable vapors.
• Be sure to use the basket for frying in the frying pot to avoid burning the food.
• Always place the hot pot and frying basket on one heat-resistant pad.
• Do not fill the frying pot with fat or oil.

Cleaning and care

WARNING! Electric shock hazard!

• There is a risk of electric shock on live parts.
• Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.
• If the device should fall into liquid, do not touch them under any circumstances. First, unplug the power cord!
• Only clean the device when the mains plug is unplugged.

WARNING! Risk of injury!

• There is a risk of injury from hot surfaces.
• Before cleaning, leave the device at least cool down for half an hour to avoid burns avoid.

Air fryer – device overview

1. air intake

2. Display indication

3. Controls

4. Fryer Basket Handle

5. Fry pot

6. Frying basket
   Back of the device

7. ventilation slots

8. Power cord with power plug

Controls/Display

1. Operating display (animated fan)
2. Temperature Display/Cooking Time Display
3. The symbol lights up: Automatic program active
4. Timer button: Reduce cooking time
5. Temperature button: reduce the temperature
6. Switch on the device, program start, presetting: 160 °C, 10 minutes
7. Automatic program button (see also the table below)
8. Timer + button: increase cooking time
9. Temperature + button: Increase temperature
10. Display indication

Installation

• Remove all packaging material, stickers, and foils from the device.
• Place the device on a heat-resistant, dry, and level surface.
• Pull the frying pan out of the device. Press the unlock button to remove the frying basket.
• Rinse the frying basket and the frying pot with hot water. Dry both parts well.
• Wipe the housing with a damp cloth.
• First, insert the frying basket into the frying pot so that the catch on the handle fits into the recess of the frying pot and engages.
• Hold the handle of the frying pot and push it fully into the appliance from the front.

DANGER! Risk of injury! Fire hazard!

The high temperatures generated during operation would lead to the burning of the food if used without the frying basket. The surfaces get very hot and can be damaged by the lack of grip causing burn injuries on the basket.

• Always use the frying basket in the frying pot.
• Only use the device if the handle is correctly mounted on the frying basket.
• Only connect the hot air fryer to a properly installed, grounded, and electrically protected socket. The local mains voltage must correspond to the technical data of the device.

NOTICE!
When first used, it may be due to manufacturing residues odors and smoke may develop. However, this is harmless and wears off quickly. Ensure adequate ventilation

Service

CAUTION! Fire hazard!

Oil and other liquids can get through the high temperatures of the hot air caught fire.

• Do not fill the device with oil or anything else Liquids.
• Extremely fatty foods, e.g. B. Sausages are not suitable for preparation. The fat would go into the Dripping frying pan and burn there.
• Press the button to switch on the device.
• Press the button and start the program by pressing the button again. The device is preheated to 80 °C.
• After the preheating time of 5 minutes has expired, pull the frying pot out of the appliance.
• Place the frying pan on a heat-resistant surface.
• Insert the frying basket into the frying pot so that it with the notch of the handle into the recess on the frying pot fits.

Fill the frying basket with the food. Take out the suitable filling quantities in the table below “7.3. Set device”. Hold the handle of the frying pan and push it fully into the device from the front.

Select program

Select an automatic program (POMMES FRIES, CHICKEN, STEAK, SHRIMPS, PORK, K U-CHEN, or F ISH ) and start it by pressing the button again. The symbol for the automatic program, the animated fan, the temperature, and the remaining cooking time are displayed during operation.

Set the cooking time and temperature manually

• Set the cooking time and temperature manually.
• Press the Temperature + or – button to set the desired temperature in 5 °C increments. Temperatures from 80 °C to 200 °C can be set.
• Press the Timer + or – button to set the required cooking time in minute increments.
• A total cooking time of 30 minutes is possible.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the button again. The animated fan, the temperature, and the remaining cooking time are displayed during operation. During the preparation, you can check the doneness at any time Pull the frying pan out of the appliance. The device switches off automatically.
• Shake the frying basket halfway through cooking to redistribute the food. In this way, you can achieve even cooking of the food.
• To do this, pull the frying pot out of the device by the handle. Gently shake the food and slide the frying pot back into the appliance.
• Continue the cooking process by pressing the button again.

CAUTION! Risk of injury! Accidentally loosening the frying basket can burn injuries may occur.

• Do not press the unlock button while shaking.

NOTICE!

• Either shake the fry pot with the basket or, if it is too heavy for you, you can also use the frying pot on a heat-resistant surface and remove the frying basket. At the end of the cooking time, a signal sounds and the device switches off. The fan runs for a few more minutes.
• Pull the frying pot out of the device by the handle. Set up the frying pan on a heat-resistant surface and remove the frying basket by pressing the release button.

Important warnings

The important warnings are mentioned in the followings:

• DANGER! Warning of imminent danger to life!
• WARNING! Warning of possible danger to life and/or serious irreversible injuries!
• CAUTION! Follow the instructions to avoid injuries and damage to property!
• DANGER! Follow the instructions to avoid damage to property!
• NOTICE! Further information for the use of the device.
• NOTICE! Observe the information in the operating instructions!
• WARNING! Warning of danger from electric shock!
• WARNING! Warning of danger from hot surfaces!
• WARNING! Choking hazard. There is a risk of suffocation from inhaling or swallowing small parts or packaging films.
• Keep the packaging films away from children.

FAQ’s

What is the intended use of the MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer?****

The appliance is suitable for deep-frying foods such as vegetables, fries, and potato wedges – homemade or ready to oven, and also for the preparation of fish, meat, and poultry.

Can the device be used in commercial or industrial settings?****

No, the device is intended for use in private households and similar household applications only.

What should I do to avoid voiding the liability for improper use?****

Do not modify the device without consent and do not use any attachments not approved or supplied by the manufacturer. Use only spare parts and accessories supplied or approved by the manufacturer. Observe all information in the operating instructions, especially the safety instructions.

Can children use the device?****

Children from the age of 8 can use the device when supervised or instructed in the safe use of the equipment and who understand the resulting dangers. Children are not allowed to play with the device.

How should I set up the device?****

Place the device on a heat-resistant, dry, and level surface. Do not place the device on hot surfaces (e.g. hotplates, open flames). Make sure that the device does not touch another object. Keep a distance of at least 10 cm from other objects. When the device is in operation, do not place it under wall cupboards or other objects in the free space that could impede upward steam extraction.

Can I use extension cords with the device?****

No, do not use extension cords.

How should I clean the device?****

Only clean the device when the mains plug is unplugged. Never immerse the device in water or other liquids.

What should I do before using the device for the first time?****

Remove all packaging material, stickers, and foils from the device. Rinse the frying basket and the frying pot with hot water. Dry both parts well.

Can I use the device without the frying basket?****

No, always use the frying basket in the frying pot. The high temperatures generated during operation would lead to the burning of the food if used without the frying basket.

Can I manually set the cooking time and temperature?****

Yes, you can set the cooking time and temperature manually. Press the Temperature + or – button to set the desired temperature in 5 °C increments. Temperatures from 80 °C to 200 °C can be set. Press the Timer + or – button to set the required cooking time in minute increments. A total cooking time of 30 minutes is possible.

How do I start the cooking process?****

Start the cooking process by pressing the button again. The animated fan, the temperature, and the remaining cooking time are displayed during operation. During the preparation, you can check the doneness at any time by pulling the frying pan out of the appliance. The device switches off automatically.

What is the capacity of the MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer?

The MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer has a capacity of 3.5 liters. This capacity allows you to cook a variety of foods, including fries, chicken wings, and even small roasts, for a medium-sized family.

What are the cooking temperature options for the MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer?

The MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer offers a temperature range from 80°C to 200°C (176°F to 392°F). This wide range allows you to adjust the temperature according to the specific requirements of different recipes, ensuring optimal cooking results.

How do I clean the MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer?

The MEDION MD 17320 Hot Air Fryer is easy to clean. The frying basket and other removable parts are dishwasher-safe, allowing for convenient cleaning. You can also hand wash these parts using warm, soapy water. Make sure to dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling the fryer.

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