BerlingerHaus BH-9177 Airfryer User Manual

BerlingerHaus BH-9177 Airfryer

General description (Fig.1)

1. Basket
2. Basket handle
3. LCD with Touch screen (Liquid Crystal Display)
4. Power On/Off key
5. Heating up / Blower icon
6. Timer Control keys (0-30min.)
7. Temperature Control keys (80-200°C)
8. Menu keys (repeat Finger touch “ ” for change and choose cooking system)
9. Air inlet
10. Air outlet openings
11. Power cord

Danger

• Do not immersing the housing in water or rinsing under the tap due to the multi electrical and heating components.
• Avoid any liquid enter the appliance to prevent from electric shock or short-circuit.
• Keep all ingredients in the basket to prevent any contact from heating elements.
• Do not cover the air inlet and the air outlet when the appliance is working.
• Fill the pan with oil may cause a fire hazard.
• Do not touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.

Warning:

• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance fits the local mains voltage.

• Do not use the appliance if there is any damage on plug, main cord or other parts.

• Do not go to any unauthorized person to replace or fix damaged main cord.

• Keep the appliance and its mains cord out of the reach of children.

• Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces.

• Do not plug the appliance or operate on the control panel with wet hands.

• Make sure that the appliance be plugged to an earthed wall socket. Always make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall socket properly.

• Do not connect appliance to an external timer switch.

• Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain.

• Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliance. Leave at least 10 cm free space on the back and sides and 10cm free space above the appliance.

• Do not place anything on top of the appliance.

• Do not let the appliance operate unattended.

• During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and form the air outlet openings. Also be careful  of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance. Any accessible surfaces may become hot during use. (Fig. 2)

• Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance.

• Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.

Caution

• Ensure that appliance in placed on a horizontal, even and stable surface.
• This appliance is designed for household use only.
• The appliance needs approximately 30 mins. to cool down for handle or cleaning safely.

Automatic switch-off

The appliance has a build in timer, it will automatically shut down the appliance when count down to zero.You can manually switch off the appliance by knobbing down the cancel knob, it will automatically shut down the appliance in 20 seconds.(Fig. 7)

Before first use

1. Clean the basket with hot water, with some washing liquid and a non- abrasive sponge.
These parts are safe to be cleaned in dishwasher.

2. Wipe inside and outside of the appliance with a clear cloth.

Using the appliance

1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even surface.
   Do not place the appliance on non-heat-resistant surface.

2. Put the basket in the appliance. (Fig.3) Do not fill the basket with oil or any other liquid.

3. Place the ingredients in the basket, and then pull the basket into the appliance. (Fig.5, 6)

4. To switch on the appliance, press the power On/Off key (it will start heating immediately), then select the temperature and time you want. See section ‘Settings’ in this chapter to determine the right temperature. (Fig.8)
   
   Notes:
   8 short-cut functions are provided: CHIPS, DRUMSTICKS, CHICKEN, STEAK, SHRIMP, QUICHE, CAKE, FISH.
   Press the function key to select the proper function according to the ingredients. Repeat Finger touch “ ” to change and choose the cooking function.
   More flexible time setting and temperature were needed, adjustment can be made directly by pressing corresponding knobs. There are two knobs (TIME ‘+’ & ‘–’) in the control panel which can adjust time setting – Increase/Decrease 1 minute per a press or increase/decrease rapidly in the unit of 1 minute by long pressing. There are two knobs (TEMP ‘+’ &’–’) in the control panel which can adjust temperature setting – Increase/Decrease 5 degrees per a press or increase/decrease rapidly in the unit of 5 degrees by long pressing.
   Caution: The appliance will stop heating after the basket is pulled out. Because the Rapid Air technology reheats the air inside the appliance instantly, pull the pan briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.

5. The heating-up icon and blower icon will be blinking during the running of the applicant.
   Caution: During the hot air frying process, the heating-up icon blinks and goes out from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is switched on (temperature reaches the setting) and off (temperature drops below the setting) to maintain the set temperature.

6. Oil from the ingredients will gather in the bottom of the basket.

7. Some ingredients require to shake halfway during the preparation time (see section ‘Settings’ in this chapter). By this way, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the pan back into the air fryer. (Fig.9,10)
   
   

8. When you hear the timer rings for 5 times, the set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the basket out of the appliance and place it on the heat-resistant holder.
   Note: After the timer rings for 5 times, the air blower will stop in 20 seconds.

9. Check if the ingredients are ready.
   Note: If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply slide the pan back into the appliance and run the appliance for a few extra minutes: Press the temperature control knob to adjust Temperature setting, and press the Timer control knob to adjust time setting, and then press the power on/off knob to run the appliance.
   Note : Do not turn the pan over, otherwise, the oil collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.

10. Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate. (Fig.11)
    
    Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the basket by a pair of tongs. (Fig.12)
    

11. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the magic fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch.
    Note: Keep in mind that these settings are indications. As ingredients differ in origin, size, shape and brand, we cannot guarantee it’s the best setting for your ingredients.

Tips:

• Small ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway during the preparation time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes and fry your ingredients for another few minutes then for a crispy result.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
• The optimal amount for prepare crispy fries is 500 grams.
• Use pre-made dough to get snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the fryer basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
  You can also use the air fryer to heat ingredients. To heat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.

| Min-max Amount (g)| Time

(min)

| Temperature

(°C)

| Shake| Extra information
---|---|---|---|---|---
Potatoes & fries
Thin frozen fries| 300-700| 9-16| 200| shake|
Thick frozen fries| 300-700| 11-20| 200| shake|
Home-made fries
(8×8mm)| 300-800| 16-10| 200| shake| Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Home-made potato wedges| 300-800| 18-22| 180| shake| Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Home-made potato cubes| 300-750| 12-18| 180| shake| Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Rosti| 250| 15-18| 180| shake|
Potato gratin| 500| 15-18| 200| shake|
Meat & Poultry
Steak| 100-500| 8-12| 180| |
Pork chops| 100-500| 10-14| 180| |
Hamburger| 100-500| 7-14| 180| |
Sausage roll| 100-500| 13-15| 200| |
Drumsticks| 100-500| 18-22| 180| |
Chicken breast| 100-500| 10-15| 180| |
Snacks
Spring rolls| 100-400| 8-10| 200| shake| Use oven-ready
Frozen chicken nuggets| 100-500| 6-10| 200| shake| Use oven-ready
Frozen fish fingers| 100-400| 6-10| 200| | Use oven-ready
Frozen bread crumbed
cheese snacks| 100-400| 8-10| 180| Use oven-ready
Stuffed vegetables| 100-400| 10| 160|
Baking
Cake| 300| 20-25| 160| Use baking tin
Quiche| 400| 20-22| 180| Use baking tin/oven dish
Muffins| 300| 15-18| 200| Use baking tin

Making home-made fries

To make home-made fries, follow the steps below:

1. Make the potatoes peel and slice.
2. Wash the potato sticks thoroughly and dry them with kitchen paper.
3. Pour 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl, put the sticks on top and mix until the sticks are coated with oil.
4. Remove the sticks from the bowl with your fingers or a kitchen utensil so that excess oil stays behind in the bowl. Put the sticks in the basket.
5. Fry the potato sticks according to the instructions in this chapter

Cleaning

Clean the appliance after every use.
Do not clean the basket and the inside of the appliance by metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials, as this may damage the non-stick coating of them.

1. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket to make the appliance cool down.
   Note: Remove the basket to let the fryer cool down more quickly.

2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

3. Clean the pan and basket with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
   You can remove any remaining dirt by degreasing liquid.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and non-abrasive sponge.

5. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.

Storage

Store only dry.

Environment

Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste when it is exhausted, but hand it in at official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you do contribution to environmental protection. (Fig.14)

plug in an earthed wall socket
You have not set the Timer| Turn the timer knob to the required peroration time to switch on the appliance
The ingredients fried with the Airfryer are not done| The amount of ingredients in the basket is too big.| Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried move evenly
The set temperature is too low.| Turn the temperature control knob to the required

Temperature setting (see section ‘Settings’ in chapter ‘Using the appliance’).

The ingredients are fried unevenly in the Airfryer the preparation time| Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through ‘Using the appliance’| Ingredients that lie on top of or across each other (e.g. fries) need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. See section ‘Settings’ in chapter
Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the Airfryer| You used a type of snacks meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer.| Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crisper result.
I cannot slide the pan into the appliance properly| There are too much ingredients in the basket.| Do not fill the basket beyond the MAX indication
The basket is not placed in the pan correctly.| Push the basket down into the pan until you hear a click.
White smoke comes out from the appliance.| You are preparing greasy ingredients.| When you fry greasy ingredients in the Airfryer,

a large amount of oil will leak into the pan. The oil produces while smoke and the pan may heat up more than usual. This does not affect the appliance or the end result.

The pan still contains grease residues from previous use| White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the pan. Make sure you clean the pan properly after each use.
Fresh fries are fried Unevenly in the Airfryer| You did not use the right potato type.| Use fresh potatoes and make sure that they stay firm during frying.
You did not rinse the potato sticks properly before you fried them.| Rinse the potato sticks properly to remove starch from the outside of the sticks.
Fresh fries are not crispy when they come out of the Airfryer| The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the fries.| Make sure you dry the potato sticks properly before you add the oil.
Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier result Add slightly more oil for a crisper result.

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