Steba HF8000 FAMILY Hot Air Fryer Instruction Manual

June 10, 2024
Steba

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Instruction Manual

220/240 V~; 50/60 Hz; 1800 W
Heißluftfritteuse
HF 8000 Family

HF8000 FAMILY Hot Air Fryer

Generally
This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).

Safety information

  • Hot surface! There is danger of burning when touching the surface during operation. Set the back of the device with a distance of 10cm to the kitchen wall.

  • Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.

  • Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use.

  • Do not plug with wet hands.

  • Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.

  • To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.

  • Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.

  • Do not pull at the cord. Don’t pull it over edges and don’t bend it too much.

  • Keep the cord away from hot parts.

  • The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.

  • Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.

  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).

  • The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

  • Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

  • Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.

  • Never place anything on top of the device and do not cover the ventilation slots.

  • Never immerse the unit in water.

  • Leave a space of about 10cm around the device.

  • Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.

  • The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.

  • To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.

  • The device gets hot, only transport after it cooled down.

  • Only use the device as described in this manual.

  • This appliance is not a normal deep fryer. Do not put any oil or fat into the pot. Danger of burns!

  • You must not put any materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic etc. into the appliance.

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

  • Before initial use: clean all parts carefully and leave to dry. Heat up the device for about 15 min. to eliminate the smell of newness.

  • Attention! Device gets hot. Danger of burns! Do not place the appliance on a sensitive surface (e.g. painted furniture) and keep a distance of at least 70cm to burnable materials.

  • During operation steam emerge. Keep hands and face away. Watch out for steam during cooking and when you pull out the pot. Take appropriate distance to wall cupboards to avoid damage of the veneer.

  • If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1,5mm². A cable drum must always be unwound.

  • If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard.

  • Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.

  • The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

  • Hot steam may leave the louvers. Never place any wet food into the device, thaw frozen food slightly.

  • Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mold formation.

Cleaning

  • Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.
  • Never immerse the unit into water.
  • The pot and tray can be cleaned in warm water with usual dishwashing detergents or the dishwasher. Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.
  • Clean the interior with water and dishwashing detergent, if necessary, use oven cleaner. If the heating element is soiled, turn the device upside down in order to  clean the heating elements with a brush.
  • Place the pot in the device and leave to dry for 5 minutes at 80°C.

Workplace
Important: Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

  1. Frying pot with tray
  2. Handle
  3. Air outlet
  4. Power cord
  5. Display / Control panel
  6. Air intake

Operation

  • Never use the device without the tray.
  • Plug it in the power cord. The device beeps and will light up in the display.
  • Place the food in the pot.
  • Fill the basket up to ¾ in order to avoid any burns on the food and leave space to turn the food.
  • Press the button , the display shows 180°C and 15 minutes.
  • Select the desired program and start the device by pressing .

Program

| Beschreibung| Temperature| Zeit in Min.
---|---|---|---
| Fries| 200°C| 15
| Rips| 180°C| 25
| Scampi| 200°C| 20
| Cake| 180°C| 20
| Poultry| 160°C| 20
| Steak| 160°C| 20
| Fish| 160°C| 20
| DE freezing / Warming| 70°C| 12

  • The display shows the symbols for ventilation and heating Once the temperature is reached, the heating symbol went out and begins to clock.

  • Temperature:
    During operation the temperature can be changed from 80 – 200°C by using the +/- buttons.

  • Time:
    During operation the time can be changed from 1 – 60 minutes by using the +/- buttons.

  • By pulling out the pot from the device to control the degree of doneness, the heating is interrupted, time is stopped too.

  • After the time run out a signal sounds. In order to protect the electronics, the ventilation keeps running for a couple of minutes and stops automatically.

  • After the time run out, take out the pot and place it on a heat resisting surface.

Tip

  • Less food needs less time.
  • Turn the food after half of the time.
  • Season fresh fries with oil, some salt and rosemary.
  • The fat should be removed out of the pot if highly fatty food is used.
  • All foods usable in a deep fryer can be prepared in this device.
  • To make crispy fries, use thin fries.
  • Preheat the device for 2 minutes before putting the food inside.

Preparation of food

  • Many foods from the deep cooling, such as fries, nuggets, cevapcici, breaded vegetables, fish fingers or stuff puff pastry  can be prepared in this device.
  • Fries can be seasoned in a bowl in advance with a few drops oil, salt, curry or garlic. Mix the fries during the preparation in order to receive an even browning.
  • For the preparation of fresh fries, wedges, potatoes cubes etc., dry the cut parts well.
  • Scampi in bacon jacket, stuffed mini peppers, stuffed mushrooms, marinated drumsticks, chicken wings or sausage rolls succeed very well, too.
  • Due to the intense heat inside the air fryer, the food must be controlled during the cooking.
  • Starchy foody (such as potatoes) should not be cooked hotter than 180°C. Burnt foody are harmful.
  • Poultry must always be cooked well because of salmonella.

| Capacity| time (Min.)*| Temp. °C| Shake food
---|---|---|---|---
Thin frozen fries| 300 – 1400gr| 10 – 14| 180| X
Thick frozen fries| 300 – 1400gr| 14 – 22| 180| X
Homemade fries| 300 – 1400gr| 20 – 26| 180| X
Potato wedges| 300 – 1400gr| 20 – 24| 180| X
Potato cubes| 300 – 1400gr| 14 – 18| 180| X
Cheese sticks, frozen| 200 – 600gr| 8 – 10| 180| X
Chicken Nuggets| 100 – 1200gr| 9 – 12| 200| X
Fish| 100 – 1200gr| 8 – 10| 200|
Steak| 100 – 1000gr| 10 – 15| 200|
Pork chops| 100 – 1000gr| 10 – 14| 180|
Hamburger| 100 – 800gr| 7 – 14| 180|
Chicken Wings| 100 – 800gr| 15 – 20| 180|
Drumsticks| 100 – 800gr| 18 – 22| 180|
Chicken breast| 100 – 800gr| 15 – 20| 200|

* Approximate values; depending on your taste, type, quality and temperature of the food

Problem Reason Suggestion
Device does not work • It is not connected • Plug in the device
• The timer is not set • Set the timer to the desired time
The food is not cooked • Too little temperature

• Too little time
• Too much food| • Increase temperature and time and use less food
The food is cooked uneven| | •  Turn the food into the basket after half of the time
The snacks are not crispy| • You may used food which is suitable for deep frying| • Use snacks suitable for ovens or put some oil to the food
The pot cannot be placed into the de- vice| • Too much food in the basket
• The basket is not placed correctly into the pot
• The basket is jammed into the pot| • Place the basket correctly into the pot
The device smolders| • You may used oily food| • Wipe out the pot or dab off the food
Fresh fries are not crispy| The crispness depends on how much water or oil is on the fries| • Dry the fries before adding some oil
• Cut the fries a little thinner
• Not enough oil

Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human  health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return  and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point.
Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:
If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

Steba logoSTEBA Elektrogeräte GmbH & Co KG
Pointset. 2, 96129 Strullendorf / Germany
Distribution-Tel.: 09543 / 449-17 / -18,
Service-Tel.: 09543 / 449-44, Fax: 09543 / 449-19
e-Mail: elektro@steba.com
Internet: http://www.steba.com
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