Bennett Read 5.5L Digital Air Fryer User Manual

Bennett Read 5.5L Digital Air Fryer User Manual

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EXTENDED GUARANTEE

Your BENNETT READ J.TiL DIGITAL AIR FRYER comes wifh a 1 (one) yeor guarantee. If you register your guarantee online within 14 (fourteen) days of purchase, we will extend the guarantee to 2 (two) yeors. To activate your extended guarantee, scan the QR code on the cover of this user guide, then top on fhe link and complete fhe online form. Alternatively, visitwww.Seva.co.za, click fhe “Register guarantee” tab at the top of the page, then complete the form provided. We also stand behind it wifh a knowledgeoble, dedicated Customer Care department, so should you ever have a problem, you’ll receive fast, considerate assistance (see contact details at the end of the guarantee section on page 11).

Pleose read this user guide carelfilly before using your BENNETT READ Hi.TiL DIGITAL AIR FRYER.

Keep this user guide for kture reference.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic solely precautions should always be followed including the following:

• Reod the instruction manual careklly before use and save it for kture reference.
• Akvoys ensure that fhe voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltoge in your home.
• Incoxect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause inlury to the user.
• The appliance is inlended for household use only and is not user-serviceable. Commercial use invalidates the guaranlee and the supplier cannot be held responsible for inl ury or damage caused when using the appliance for any other purpose than fhat intended.
• Do not block any air vents, cover fhe unit or obstruct heat dissipation.
• Keep fhe appliance safely out of reach of children. Close supervision is required when any appliance is used near or by children or invalids.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mentol 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.
• Before using the appliance, be sure to un-tie fhe Power Cord wrapped around the back to avoid any potential electrical hazard.
• Check fhe Power Cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or fhe plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified Tevo Service Centre technician. See page 11 for contact deloils.
• Do not damoge, bend, stretch, or twist the Power Cord; do not place heavy objects on the Power Cord or clamp the Power Cord.
• Never pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from the wall outlet; instead, grasp the plug and pull on the plug. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before cleaning or when adding or removing parts.
• To avoid fire hazards and electrical shock, always ensure that the plug is clean and inserted properly into the wall socket.
• Do not let children handle or put the electrical cord into their mouths.
• Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord, ensure that the extension cord is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to ovoid overheating of the extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or tripped over.
• Do not carry the appliance by the Power Cord.
• Do not use outdoors or in a damp area. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• Do not use the appliance on o gas or electric cooking top or over or near on open flame.
• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touches flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
• Do not place glass or plastic dishes on top of the unit. Do not place or store any item on top of the appliance.
• Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface.
• Do not place the appliance close to the edge of the countertop.
• Do not operate this appliance by meons of an external timer or separate
• Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame.
• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touches flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
• Do not place glass or plastic dishes on top of the unit. Do not place or store any item on top of the appliance.
• Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface.
• Do not place the appliance close to the edge of the countertop.
• Do not operate this appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Do not operate the unit with damp or wet hands.
• PLEASE NOTE: This unit becomes hot while in use. Do not touch any metallic ports during or immediately after use. Do not touch hot surfaces – use handles or knobs
• To avoid electrical shock, do not dismantle the appliance body.
• The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may result in injuries, fire or electric shock.
• Exercise caution and always use oven gloves when opening the Fry Basket, removing the Drawer, inserting or removing food, cookware or accessories from the appliance.
• Please keep a safe distance away from the unit when removing the basket during or after air frying, as the unit will release hot steam when opened.
• Never place your bare hands inside the appliance or use it to remove food, cookware or accessories when the appliance is plugged in and switched on; or immediately after use as it will still be hot.
• Do not place oversized food in the Fry Basket. This could damage the unit, and the food will not cook properly.
• Do not place the following items in the Air Fryer: non-oven proof glass, ceramic plates, paper, cards, plastic, cloth, metal objects and other flammable items.
• Keep the unit away from any explosive and/or flammable fumes.
• This appliance should only be used to cook or bake consumable food.
• Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning.
• Do not move the unit while in use.
• Exfreme caution musf be used when moving an appliance contoining hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Ensure that the unit is switched off alÏer eoch use.
• Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes.
• Do not cleon with caustic cleaners, metal brushes or metal scouring pods. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts which can result in risk of electric shc<k, inlury to p rsons or damage to property.
• Do not dispose of this unit with domestic Fash. Consult your local municipalité for proper disposol procedure.
• Direct exposure to sunlight or contact with other heot emiking appliances can cause damage to the unit.
• Do not use this unit for anything other thon ih intended use as outlined in this manual.
• Woming: Nominal voltage is still present even when the temperature and timer controls are turned off. Unplug fhe Air Fryer kom mains power supply (wall outlet/power supply) to permanently turn the appliance OFF.
• The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage or inl ury catJsed by improper or incorrect use, or for repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel.
• In case of technical problems, switch off the machine and do not attempt to repoir it yourself. Return the appliance to an authorised Tevo Service Centre for examination, adiustment or repoir. Always insisf on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned precautions and insFuctions could aPect the safe operation of fhis machine.

CAUTION
HOT SURFACES
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DIGITAL AIR FRYER OVERVIEW

1. Fry Basket
2. Push-Release Button profective cover
3. Push-Release Button for Fry Basket
4.  Basket Handle
5. Drawer
6. Upper Appliance Body
7. Control Panel
8. Air Outlet
9.  Power Cord with plug

BEFORE FIRST USE

Take the appliance and all ports out of fhe packaging. Remove and discard all packaging, stickers and/or labels kom the unit. Ensure to checl‹ that all ports are included.

Clean fhe appliance, following fhe care and cleaning insfructions provided in this guide.

NOTE : This appliance may produce an odour or emit a slight amount of smoke when switched on for the first time. This is normal and does not alfect the safety of your appliance. This process will pass as residues from fhe production process are eliminated.

We recommend that you pre-heat the Air dryer before cooking food in it for the first time. Set the temperature conkol to 200°C and fhe timer confrol to 1&1Ti minufes. During use, ensure ample ventilation.

CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

Power Button

Touch this icon to power the appliance ON or OFF. Touch it to cancel a
cooking cycle.

Cooking Mode Control
Touch this icon to select one of the seven pre-set cooking modes. The convenient pre-set cooking modes automatically sef fhe cooking time and temperature for specific food types. They are an intelligent one-touch solution for most foods. It is recommended to adiust cooking time and temperature in line with your recipe as well as personal taste.

Time Control
Touch this icon fo increose or decreose the amounf of cooking time. Cooking time can be ad|usted during a pre-set cooking mode to suit your preferences. Cooking lime is adjusfed in 1-minute increments up fo ó0 minutes. Press and hold fhe icon to rapidly increase or decreose cooking time.

The timer automatically counts down during a cooking cycle and is conveniently shown on the display.

Touch this icon to increose or decrease the cooking temperature. The cooking temperature can be adiusted during a pre-set cooking mode to suit your preferences. The cooking temperature is adjusted in increments of 5°C between 80°C – 200°C. Press and hold the icon to rapidly increase or decrease cooking temperature.

The cooking temperature is conveniently shown on the display during a cooking cycle.

The outer fan of this icon as well as the red inner icon will illuminate to inform you that a cooking cycle has started and is currently in process. The Air dryer starts by pre-heating.

The red inner icon will turn off to indicate that the Air Fryer has reached the desired temperature. Nole that the red inner icon will illuminate on and oP as the Air Fryer regulates temperature inside the Air dryer during a cooking cycle.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

• Place the appliance on a sloble, dry, flat surfoce.
• Ensure that the appliance is unplugged and switched old.
• Attach the Fry Basket to the Drawer. Ensure that it is securely filled and that the protective button cover is closed covering the Push-Release Butlon located in the Basket Handle.
• Add mod into the Fry Basket. To ensure best resulb with sufficient hot air circulation, do not ove1iII the Fry Basket with food.
• Now slide the basket and Drawer combination into the appliance cavity.
• Plug the Power Cord into the wall outlet.
• Touch the Power Button to turn on the Air Fryer.
• Press the cooking mode button to select your preferred pre-set cooking mode. Alternatively, if you would prefer to manually input temperature and time, skip the cooling mode button and follow these lwo sleps:
  1. Press the temperature control icon to set the desired cooking temperature.
  2. Now press the timer conFol icons to set the required cooking time.
• The appliance will automatically confirm your selections alter a short period of time and begin the cooking process.
• We recommend checking on foods hallway through the cooking process to monitor cooling and browning progress or turn foods over. When air frying chips, you can use this time to shake ingredients for even results. To chak on Goods, simply slide the Drawer by using the Basket Handle. Ensure that the protective button cover is closed so that the Push-Release Button is not pressed, accidentally releasing the Fry Basket kom the Drawer. Shade ingredient in the drawer combination vigorously if needed and simply slide it back in when done. The cooking program will pause and then automatically resume.
• Adjust cooking temperature or time if needed.
• When the cooking timer counh down to zero, it will alert you yy’ith a keeping notification, indicating that the cooking program has completed. The Air Fryer will furn off automatically. If additional air frying is needed, simply follow the above process again.
• When you are done, remove the Fry Boskef and Drawer combination and place it on a flat, heot+esistont work area. Now lifi fhe Fry Basket kom the Drawer by pushing the protective cover forward on the Boskef Handle and then pressing in fhe Push-Releose Button. Remove fhe food kom the Fry Basket and plate as desired.
• Once all food is removed kom the boskef, proceed with cleaning the Air dryer or instontly move on to your next cooking creotion.

NOTES

• Do not cook directly in the Drawer. Always odd mod into fhe Fry Basket for cooking. Always use the appliance with the Fry Basket and Drawer combined.
• We recommend pre-heofing your Air Fryer prior to cooking foods to obtain fhe besf results. If you choose not to pre-heot your Air Fryer, add an additional 3 – ii minules to the cooking time.
• When cooking foods kom kozen ensure to extend the amount of cooking time accordingly to allow for the foods to dekost firsf.
• Use the Basket Handle lo remove or add fhe Fry Basket and Drawer combination kom and into the appliance.
• Never turn the Drawer upside down with the Fry Basket attoched. Be careful not to filt fhe Drawer when removing or adding it back into fhe appliance. Hot oils and fab may spill as fhey hove collected in fhe Drawer during fhe cooking process.
• Always unlock and remove the Fry Basket kom the Drawer before emptying so as to avoid oil kom contominating air kied foods.
• Always ensure thaf fhe prolective button cover is closed prior to removing the Fry Basket and Drawer combination kom the Air Fryer and when the combination is elevated. Doing so will ensure that the Push-Release Bufion is nof pressed accidentolly. $hould it be pressed accidentolly, it will releose the Fry Basket kom the Drawer and could cause inlury and damage. Always remove the combination kom fhe Air Fryer and immediately rest the combination on a flat, heat resistont surface before detaching the Fry Basket kom the Drawer.

USEFUL HIMS:

• Brush mod slightly with some oil for crispier results.
• Par-boil potatoes before air frying when you prepare home-made chips thot you hove sliced and skinned yourself.
• If you ore cooking differenf food types consecutively, clean the Fry Basket and Drower between eoch batch. This will assist in ensuring that the loste of fhe food is not affected by what was cooked in the batch before.
• Insteod of reheoting food in the microwave, do it in the Air Fryer for crispier, tostier leftovers.
• Mix your seosonings with oil before adding fhem to your foods to prevent them kom blowing around in the Air Fryer.
• When crumbing, press fhe crumb mixture onto the food using your hands. This will prevent the crumbs kom blowing oP the food during the cooking cycle.
• Explore a world of exciting recipes online. There is a multitude of online resources available globally. Experiment with foods and recipes to find what works for you. Go to www.tevo.co.za to download your kee recipe guide for the ñi.¿iL Digital Air Fryer.

COOKING GUIDE

A handy cooking guide has been provided below. Nofe fhat the guide has been created to provide guidelines. Food should always be monitored and adjusted where necessary.

Cooking resulfs may vary depending on the origin, cut, quality, keshness and thickness of the food being cooked. Similarly, your recipe, personal taste and preferences must be considered during cooking.

Rare:ó mins
Homburger Pohies| 100 – J00g| 18LPC| 18 • 20 mï0S
pork Chops| 100 500g| 180eC| 18 -20 mins
Chicken Breas| 100-J00g| 20a| 1″i -22 mins
Chicken Drumsticks| 100 – tï00g| 18a| 18 – 22 mins
Snacks & Side Dishes| Frozen Chicken Nuggets| 100-500d| 20LPC| 10 -1s mirls
pring Rolls| 100-d00g| 200°C| Ó -10 mins
Stuffed Vegetobles| 100-d0@| 1ó| 10-15 mins
Bakes & Cakes| Quiche| 400g| 1ó| 8-15 min
Muffins| 300g| 20a| 10-15 mins

NOTES:

• Cook pork until internal meat is white. A hint of light pink is acceptable if you do not want your meat too dry.
• Cook fish until it is opaque and easily flakes apart with a fork.
• Cook chicken until meat is completely white with clear |uices.
• Cook duck until meat is completely white. A hint of light pink is acceptable if you do not want your meat too dry.

DAILY CLEANING

• Always unplug the Air Fryer and allow it to cool before cleaning. Do not touch the Fry Basket, Drawer or inner air fryer cavity unfil it is completely cool.
• Remove the Fry Basket and Drawer after each use and wash in warm, soapy water. Ensure to seporate the Fry Basket and Drawer so fhat they are cleoned separately. Oil and fats will gather on both parts. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth and replace into the Air Fryer before next use.
• The Fry Basket and Drawer are dishwasher-safe and can be placed in a dishwasher for cleaning. Ensure to use the most genfle dishwasher sefiing at a low temperature of no more than ó0°C
• For tough food residue, allow fhe Fry Basket and Drawer to soak in a warm wafer and detergent mixture for 10 minutes.
• Wipe fhe inner air fryer cavity and fhe appliance exterior with a damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive tools, cleaning aids, scouring pads or harsh detergents as they may damage the surface of your appliance. Never use mefal utensils to remove residue or food stains as they can damage the appliance.
• Do not immerse the appliance body in wafer or any other liquid. Do not place if in the dishwasher.

TIP : Pour used oil and fats into an old |am |ar and dispose of it once you have collected a fair amount. This is environmentally kiendly and by avoiding pouring the oils down the drain, if will ensure that your drain pipes do not become clogged over time.

LONG TERM MAINTENANCE

As a frying and cooking appliance, oils and fats may build up inside the cayifi/. You may notice excessive smoke emitting kom the air outlet at the bacl‹ of the appliance over lime. This is usually an indicator that the appliance needs maintenance cleaning in accordance with the long term maintenance guide. We recommend maintenance cleaning quarterly or as needed.

Follow the above daily care and cleaning steps

• Turn the appliance upside down so fhat it is resting on its upper appliance body. This will enable you to see the inner appliance cavity and cool‹ing element, and to determine where oil and lot build-up is taking place.
• Use a soft, dry bristle brush to lightly brush stubborn build up off the element.
• Use a soft, disposable cleaning cloth or sponge, slightly dampened with a small amount of detergent to finish off cleaning the element and wipe clean all accessible areas of fhe cavity.
• Thoroughly dry the element and cavity, ensuring that no detergent or moisture remains before using or storing the appliance.

STORAGE

• Ensure fhat all parts are dry before storing.
• Never store the appliance while it is hot, still wet or dirly.
• Store the appliance in a clean, dry place.
• Never wrap the Power Cord around the appliance.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model: BRSLAF
Voltage: 22&2d0V- ùi0/ó0Hz
Power: 1ó00W-I 800WTROUBLESHOOTING

Appliance does
got work|

• The Power Cord has nu been inwried inio the wolf power socket comedy.

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• Ensure thot the Powet Cord ping is cor «ay insertsd info oworking and lunclionnl woll power sockei.

Food is not cooked
completely when thetimer and cooking
function hove finished.|

• loo much !pod in ttie Ixisket.
• Cooking temperature is set bolow•
• CooGug f me isboshod.

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• Do not overload the Fry Basket before cooking. Instead cook the required food in separate batches.
• Use on increased cooking lemperotUre when cooking.
• Increase the cooking time needed when cooking.

food did not cook
evenly|

• Cerioin foods need to be shaken during the booking cycle.

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• In the middle of !fie cooking cycle, pull out the Fry Basket and Drawer, shake well io separate the overlapped food, then instil the Fry Basket and Drawer Lock into the Air Fryer.

Cooked food is not crispy
or does not appear
golden brown.|

• Some foods require some form of oil la crisp and nrn golden brown. This isbecause not all food has natural oils or kits la encourage crisping andbrowning.

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• SefoFeCOOkiflO, hQhtly 6FuSh OF driZZle 0 loin IoyeF Of Oil On UR food.

Cooked food is not crispy or dees not appear golden brown.|

• Toonuchfoodin eFcy Bosket.

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• The Fry Basket is not correctly ploced in the Drower.

Unoble to insert the Drawer Rock info ille Air Fryer.|

• Do not overlood the Fry Basket before cooking. Insleod cook the A 9

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• red food in seporoie 6okhes.

The  appliane is smoking|

• Ensure thot the basket and Drawer ore correctly ottoched to one another so thot the cooLtouch Basket Handle does not creole on obstruction when you ore trying to put the Drawer into the Air Fryer.

| The appliance is smoking.

GUARANTEE

Your BENNETT READ DIGITAL J.JL DIGITAL AIR FRYER is guaronteed against manufocture faults for a period of 1 (one) yeor. If you register your guarantee online at www.tevo.co.za within 1d (fourteen) doys of purchase, then your guoranlee will be extended to 2 (two) years. Tevo underlokes to repoir or replace this product at no charge if found to be detective due to a manufocturing foult during the guarontee period. This guarantee excludes damage caused by misuse, neglect, shipping accident, commercial use, incorrect instollotion, or work corried out by anyone other than an authorised and qualified Tevo service technician. Tevo is not liable for incidental or consequential damoges of any nature associoted with the use of this product. Tevo‘s liability will not exceed the purchase price of this product.

PASASE KEEP YOUR RECEIPT TO VERIFY YOUR GUA9ANTEE.

This guarantee applies to product used for personal or domestic use only, and specifically excludes any malknction or defect arising kom commercial use.

Guarantee and Service enquiries can be made by contacting:

Johannesburg (012) Z40 J000
Durbon (031) JZ0 J900
Cape Town (021) 380 0038/9
Customer Service Help Line: 08ó1 ZZ 88 88
www.tevo.co.za 

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of electrical appliances with general municipal waste. Hazardous substances can leak and contaminate the groundwater, sheeting the food chain and ultimately damaging the environment and your heolth. Contact your local municipolily for information on safe disposol in your areo

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