HOFFEN AF-2219 Air-Fryer

INTENDED USE

The device is used for baking, stewing and frying food products such as chips, fish, meat and vegetables.
Compliance with the instructions is necessary for the safe installation and use of the device.
The device is intended for private indoor use and must not be used for commercial purposes

SPECIFICATION

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. The device may be used by children older than 8 years and/ or people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or people with a lack of experience and knowledge only under supervision or only if the device is used safely, in accordance with the instruction manual and with the awareness of the risks. Children must not play with the device. The cleaning and maintenance of the device must not be performed by children unless they are at least 8 years old or are under adult care.

2. Keep the device and its power cord out of the reach of children under 8 years of age.

3. Parts of the equipment which come into contact with food should be cleaned as described in section “8. Cleaning and care”.

4. This symbol means that the marked item may be hot and should not be touched without proper caution. The surfaces of the device may heat up during use.

5. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service provider or a qualified person to avoid danger.

6. The device is not designed to be operated using an external timer or a remote control system.

7. This device is intended for private use and similar applications such as:
   – employee kitchens in shops, offices and other working environments;
   – agritourism farms;
   – hotels, motels and other residential environments;
   – “bed and breakfast” establishments.

8. Before using the product, read the whole manual and especially the safety instructions.

9. Failure to comply with the warnings and information contained in the instructions can lead to personal injury.

10. Before connecting the device to the mains, make sure that its voltage matches the voltage of the device. The mains socket must be equipped with a protective earth pin.

11. Do not use an extension cord. If you are willing to take responsibility for doing so, use only an extension cord in good condition, with grounding, and suitable to power the device.

12. If the mains circuit is overloaded by other devices, this device may not work properly. The fryer should be connected to a separate electrical circuit.

13. The device is intended for indoor use only.

14. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the device to rain or moisture.

15. To prevent electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, the plug or the body of the device in water or other liquids.

16. In the case of flooding of the external electrical components of the device, dry it thoroughly before turning it back on.

17. Do not use the device if the power cord shows any signs of damage or if the device has been dropped on the floor.

18. The device should be used on a flat, stable and dry surface resistant to high temperatures.

19. Place the device away from other heated kitchen appliances such as an oven, hot plate, gas burner, etc.

20. The ambient temperature during the operation of the device must be between 15°C and 34°C.

21. Do not hang the power cord over the edge of a table or sink.

22. The power cord should not hang freely or touch hot surfaces.

23. Never pull the power cord to unplug the device – grab the plug and pull it out of the mains socket.

24. Caution! During operation, hot steam is released from the vent. Keep your hands and face away from the vent.

25. Do not cover the ventilation hole during the operation of the device.

26. Do not cover the device when it is running or hot.

27. Care should be taken during use, especially when handling the fryer containing hot oil or other hot food. Take special care when removing the food drawer and disposing of hot oil.

28. Never fill the bowl above the maximum level marked on the inside of the bowl.

29. The heating element of the device can remain hot for a long time.

30. Do not leave the device unattended. Turn it off and unplug it before putting it away or cleaning.

31. Pull the plug out of the mains socket after each use, as well as in the case of any improper operation.

32. CAUTION! You may lay baking paper, aluminum foil or baking casts inside the bowl, on the grate, but special care should be taken. Do not cover the entire lower part of the grate. Air should circulate freely inside the bowl. In addition, there should be enough products on the paper or aluminum sheet to ensure that the sheet stays in place. Otherwise, the strong air flow will suck the sheet in, close to the heating elements, which may cause a fire.

33. Keep the instructions and, if possible, the packaging.

34. If the device is passed on to a new owner, this manual must be attached.

35. An electronic version of this manual is available at instrukcje.vershold.com.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

| Read the manual.
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| The product complies with EU directives.
| Caution! Hot surface. Risk of getting burned.
| Product approved for contact with food
| Disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment — see the DISPOSAL section of this manual.
| Product for indoor use.
| Disconnect the device from the power source
| Trademark showing that the manufacturer has made a financial contribution to the development and operation of a packaging materials recovery and recycling system.
| Recycling code identifying the material from which the packaging is made – corrugated cardboard.
| Sort your waste – symbol indicating the necessity to sort waste.
| Symbol of the relevant waste bin for the box – PAPER
| PLASTIK/METAL Symbol of the relevant waste bin for the foil – PLASTIC/ METAL.
| This side UP.
| Fragile.
| Keep dry

Symbols in monochromatic print only for illustrative purposes.

OVERVIEW

1. General description of the cooking programs
2. Touch Panel – programmer
3. Device body
4. Handle
5. Food bowl / drawer
6. Grill / grate / fat-draining strainer
7. Recesses for easy carrying (on the bottom of the device)

TOUCH PANEL

1. Program symbols
2. Fan symbol, flashes when the fan is on
3. Cooking temperature / time display
4. Cooking temperature / time display button
5. Increase cooking temperature / time button
6. Program Start/Stop button
7. Decrease cooking temperature / time button
8. On/Off button
9. Program select button
10. Cooking time unit: minute
11. Cooking temperature unit: °C

SET CONTENTS

Open the package and carefully remove the device. Check that the product is complete and undamaged. Make sure the plastic parts are not cracked and the power cord is not damaged. If any part is missing or damaged, do not use the device but contact the seller. Keep the packaging or dispose of it in accordance with local regulations

Caution! For the safety of children, please do not leave parts of the packaging lying around (plastic bags, cardboard boxes, polystyrene foam, etc.). Danger of suffocation!

OPERATION

Before the first use

Carefully unpack the fryer and remove all the shipping materials.
Pull the food bowl or drawer out of the fryer using the handle. Remove the cooking grate.

Wash the drawer and grate in warm water with dishwashing liquid using a clean soft sponge or cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly before use.

Wipe the fryer body from the outside and inside with a damp cloth.

CAUTION! Before you place the fryer on a table or countertop, make sure that its surface is resistant to heat. Do not place the fryer on a fragile surface that could be damaged or melted by heat. If you have doubts about the surface, take appropriate precautions and cover the surface with a heat- resistant pad.
Do not place the fryer close to a wall or any other device. Leave at least 10 cm of space around and above the fryer. Do not cover the vent located on the back.

This device should be the only electrical load connected to the mains circuit.

Removing and inserting the bowl and grate:

1. To remove the bowl from the fryer, hold the body of the device with one hand, and with the other grab the handle of the food drawer and pull it strongly.

2. Insert the grate into the bowl as marked with the arrow inside the bowl and on the grate:
   The arrows should be one above the other.
   Caution! Be careful when inserting the grate so as not to scratch the surface of the bowl. It is best to insert the grate at a slant starting from the side of the handle. The grate is shaped to fit the bowl, so it should be very easy to slide it to the bottom.

3. Place the bowl in the body of the device and press.

Important cooking / frying / baking tips

• Do not pour oil or any other fat or water into the bowl.

• For optimal cooking performance, always preheat the fryer. If you do not want to preheat, add a few minutes to the cooking time to warm up the device.

• Some foods require stirring, so you can remove the bowl during the cycle and shake the content, or use a wooden spatula to mix it. Then you need to put the bowl back into the fryer. The countdown time will be stopped when the bowl is removed. The countdown will resume when the bowl is placed in the body.

• To safely remove large or fragile foods from the hot food drawer use heat resistant wooden or silicone pliers.

• Caution! Avoid using metal tools so as not to scratch the bowl.

• Small amounts are fried more evenly than large portions.

• Do not cook or fry very fatty foods in the fryer.

• When preparing fatty ingredients, white smoke may come out of the device.
  However, this does not affect the operation of the device or the final result. White smoke can also appear if the fryer has not been properly cleaned or if oil remains on the grate.

• Snacks that can be fried in an oven can also be prepared in the fryer.

• You can also use the fryer to heat your food. Set the fryer to 10 minutes and 150°C.

• Ingredients that can be cooked at the same temperature may be placed together in the bowl and heated or cooked together.

• Frozen products do not need to be thawed beforehand but it is recommended to thaw certain products to shorten the cooking time.

• Ready-made dough requires a shorter baking time than homemade dough.

• Use baking casts when preparing cakes, quiches, crispy foods or products with liquid stuffing.

• Small silicone baking casts are recommended for the best results.

• Casts should not be filled above 2/3 of their height.

• You may lay baking paper, aluminum foil or baking casts inside the bowl, on the grate, but special care should be taken. Do not cover the entire lower part of the grate. Air should circulate freely inside the bowl. In addition, there should be enough products on the paper or aluminum sheet to ensure that the sheet stays in place. Otherwise, the strong air flow will suck the sheet in, close to the heating elements, which may cause a fire.

• For homemade fries (not pre-processed), place fresh raw fries in water 30 minutes before frying to wash off the starch from the surface. Then dry them thoroughly. For a crunchier effect, you may add a tablespoon of olive, sunflower, rapeseed or other oil. Mix this oil well with the raw fries before placing them on the grate. Always make sure that there is no excess oil on the grate or in the bowl. Do not use too much oil. If you do, the fries will be greasy and less crispy. It is best to fry max. 500 g of fries at a time for a crunchy effect. Thin fries will be crunchier than thick fries

Use

Connecting the device

1. Make sure the grate is inserted into the fryer drawer / bowl. If not, slide the grate into place so that it is horizontally at the bottom of the food drawer.
   CAUTION! Never use the bowl without the grate inside! It may cause the risk of damaging the device.

2. Place the device on a flat, stable and heat-resistant surface. Make sure there is at least 10 cm of free space around the device.
   CAUTION! To prevent the risk of damage to the tabletop, table or other surface, place heat-resistant protective pads between the fryer body and the surface. Failure to do so may result in the appearance of a blemish, stain or permanent darkening of the surface.

3. After positioning the appliance, connect the mains plug to an earthed socket outlet that corresponds to the specification on the rating plate. (The wall socket must be easily accessible also after switching on the device.)
   All indications on the touch panel will flash briefly and a double beep will sound. The on / off symbol will light up. The device will remain in standby mode.

4. Prepare the food and put it on the grate in the food bowl.

5. Insert the bowl into the body of the fryer.

NOTE:

There are symbols on the touch panel display that only show certain functions, while other symbols represent buttons, e.g., the Start / Stop button . (The term “buttons” is used in this manual in order to refer to buttons and keys and to make the text easier to read and understand.)

Switching on / off / automatic program selection

1. Press the on / off button to switch the device on from standby.
   The display shows the program symbols and the bottom bar with buttons.

2. Press the Menu button repeatedly to select the desired program.

3. Press the Start / Stop button again to start the appliance with the selected settings or selected program. The fan symbol flashes.
   The set temperature and cooking time are displayed alternately.
   The cooking time will count down. The symbol for the selected program flashes.

4. While the device is running, press and hold the on / off button to stop the process. An audible signal will sound. The on / off symbol   is illuminated. The device is in standby mode again

Using programs and changing settings

The device has 8 pre-programmed ways to prepare several food products. However, even after selecting a program, you can change both its time and temperature settings at any time.

1. Switch the device on with the On / Off button .
2. Press the Menu button repeatedly to select the desired program. The corresponding symbol flashes.
3. If necessary, adjust the temperature. and cooking time manually (see 7.4.4)
4. Start the cooking process with the Start / Stop button.

• The program symbol flashes. The other program symbols are hidden.
• The fan symbol flashes.
• The buttons light up to allow changes of the preset temperature and cooking time.

Manual settings

When the device is turned on, the display shows the bottom bar with the buttons .
Using those buttons you can change the temperature and cooking time settings at any time, e.g., even when the program is already running.

1. Using the time and temperature setting button and the setting buttons, set the temperature between 80°C and 200°C as follows:
   Press the time and temperature setting button to display the temperature and quickly press the setting buttons to adjust the desired temperature. The temperature will increase or decrease at 5°C intervals.
   (Hold down the button to forward “+” or reverse “-” quickly.)

2. Using the same button  and the settings buttons, set the cooking time from 1 to 60 minutes as follows:

3. Press the cooking time and temperature setting button to display the time and quickly press the setting / buttons for 1 minute steps.
   (Hold down the button to forward “+” or reverse “-” quickly.)

Interrupting the cooking process

The cooking process can be interrupted at any time, e.g., to check the degree of browning or to stir the food. To do this:

1. Briefly press the Start / Stop button    to stop cooking.
   ● The Start / Stop button  flashes

2. ● The fan symbol    is no longer displayed.
   ● The cooking temperature and cooking time are displayed alternately for approx. 15 minutes.
   ● When the fryer bowl is removed, the fan stops until it is reinserted into the fryer body.

3. Press the Start / Stop button  again to continue the cooking process.

Finishing the cooking process

An audible signal sounds when the cycle is complete.
The device goes into standby mode.
You need a heat resistant surface and a plate or bowl Use the handle to pull the bowl / drawer out of the device body.
Lay out the food on the prepared plate / in the prepared bowl.
To disconnect the device from the mains, pull out the mains plug from the socket.
Allow the device and accessories to cool down before cleaning.
Excess oil will drip to the bottom of the bowl. It has to be disposed of once it gets cool.

Cooking / frying / baking settings

• The table below will help you choose the basic setting for some of your favorite foods.
• CAUTION! These settings are general guidelines only. Since food differs in origin, size and shape, they may not be optimal in every instance.

CLEANING AND CAR

Apart from the care and cleaning procedures described in this manual, no other servicing or maintenance of the device is necessary.
Clean the fryer after each use.
CAUTION! Turn off the device, unplug it and make sure it has cooled for at least 30 minutes before cleaning.
(You may remove the bowl and grate from the fryer to shorten the cooling time.)
CAUTION! To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug or body of the device in water or any other liquid.

CLEANING THE FOOD BOWL AND COOKING GRATE:

Wash the food bowl and the removable grate with warm water and dishwashing liquid using a clean soft sponge or cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly before re- use.
Never use metal utensils or sharp or abrasive cleaners, as they can damage the nonstick coating.
If food has stuck to the bowl or grate, fill the bowl with water with dishwashing liquid and leave to soak for 10 minutes, then wash the food bowl and grate with warm water with dishwashing liquid using a clean soft sponge or cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly before re-use.

CLEANING THE BODY OF THE FRYER:

Wipe the inside and outside of the body with a damp cloth. Remove all residues with a degreasing agent.
Store the fryer unplugged, with all its parts clean and dry.

REPAIR

The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do not repair the device yourself. Have a professional do it.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized service provider or a qualified person to avoid hazard.

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

1. Always store the device in a dry ventilated place, inaccessible to children.
2. Protect the device from vibrations and shocks during transport.

DISPOSAL

The packaging materials should be protected from children, as they may be dangerous.
The packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local regulation.

Proper disposal of the device:

1. In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE), the crossed-out wheeled waste container symbol is used to designate all electrical and electronic equipment subject to separate collection.
2. Do not dispose of the spent product with domestic waste: hand it over to an electric and electronic device collection and recycling center.
3. Hazardous components in electronic and electrical equipment have a negative impact on the environment and human health.
4. Plastics contained in the device can be recycled in accordance with the specific marking. By recycling materials and spent equipment you will help to protect the environment.
5. Information on electric and electronic devices collection centers is available from local government agencies or from the vendor.

CE DECLARATION

The device was designed, manufactured and placed on the market in accordance with the requirements of the New Approach Directives and, therefore, the product has been labeled with the “CE” symbol and a declaration of conformity was issued for it and made available to the relevant authorities.

WARRANTY

In order to claim a product, submit the device to the Customer Service Desk at any Biedronka store.
Should you have any questions or issues related to product operation or complaint submission, send them to the following e-mail address:

• infolinia@vershold.com
• or contact us by phone: +48 667 090 903

Information on the repair status may be obtained by contacting the relevant service desk.
Warranty and post-warranty service is provided by QUADRA-NET Sp.z o.o.

• tel. 61/853 44 44
  mobile: 664 44 88 00

• e-mail: infolinia@quadra-net.com
  www: www.quadra-net.pl

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Manufacturer (Warrantor)
VERSHOLD POLAND Sp. z o.o.
Ul. Żwirki i Wigury 16A
02-092 Warsaw, Poland
Made in China

General Terms and Conditions of the Warranty

1. The Warrantor for this product warrants that within 36 months from the product purchase date confirmed with a duly completed warranty card, the product will be, at the discretion of the Warrantor, subject to:
   a) free repair to be performed by the Warrantor, with the reservation that removed, damaged or faulty parts of the product shall become the property of the Warrantor in order to ensure the Customer’s safety,
   b) replacement with a new product at the point of product purchase, as a result of which the damaged or faulty product shall become the property of the Warrantor,
   c) return in exchange for reimbursement of the product’s purchase price, as a result of which the damaged or faulty product shall become the property of the Warrantor

2. A damaged product means a product failing to provide the features described in the Instruction Manual due to intrinsic properties of the device.

3. The Beneficiary under the warranty shall deliver the appliance to the Customer Service Point at a given store in order to submit a complaint about the equipment. When asserting your rights under warranty, you need to present a duly completed warranty card or a purchase receipt/invoice together with an as detailed as possible description of the device’s defect, in particular of the external manifestations of the defect.

4. A warranty card without the vendor’s stamp and signature and without the sale date is invalid.

5. The warranty excludes products with physical damage other than that caused by the manufacturer or distributor, including specifically any damage resulting from incorrect usage or force majeure.

6. The warranty excludes products without the tamper-proof seal, unless an authorized Service employee has removed the seal.

7. The Service shall endeavour to complete the repair within 21 days.The said time limit may be extended to 1 month in the event that spare parts currently unavailable at the Service must be purchased.

8. To facilitate the repair, the product should be submitted to the Service complete with all its original components.

9. This warranty for the sold consumer product does not exclude, restrict or suspend any rights of the Buyer related to laws and regulations concerning warranty for defects in sold items pursuant to the provisions of the Civil Code of 23 April 1964 (Journal of Laws Dz.U.2014.121).

10. The warranty shall be applicable within the territory of the Republic of Poland.

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References

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• Wyszukiwanie instrukcji
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• vershold.com/opinie

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