TESLA Q450 XXL AirCook DualZone Multifunctional Dual Digital Hot Air Fryer Instruction Manual

TESLA AirCook DualZone Q450 XXL

Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing the TESLA AirCook DualZone Q450 XXL.

Please read the safe use rules carefully before use and follow all normal safety rules.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY.

This device is a complex electromechanical device, please pay attention to the following instructions:

• The healthy method of frying is based on the principle of hot air circulation, which requires no or very little oil.
• Never switch on the device when it is empty.
• Do not add more food than the recommended amount.
• Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the appliance to avoid electric shock.
• Check that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local nominal voltage before connecting the appliance.
• Extra caution is required when using the device near children. It is not recommended that children use the device independently without adult supervision.
• Do not prepare food with a high fat content in the appliance.
• When the appliance is in operation, do not cover the air inlet or outlet.
• Do not place the appliance on the hob, there is a risk of damaging it.
• The device is not intended to be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control.
• During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet holes. Keep your hands and face away from the steam and air vents when removing the container from the appliance.
• Unplug the appliance immediately if it emits dark smoke.
• If the appliance is used incorrectly or for professional or semi-professional purposes, or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user manual, the warranty becomes void.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a TESLA authorized service center or similarly qualified person to avoid injury.
• Before cleaning, unplug the power cord and let the device cool down.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Use only original TESLA accessories intended for this model.
• Do not attempt to repair the device yourself, otherwise the warranty becomes void.
• The manufacturer and importer to the European Union is not responsible for damages caused by the operation of the device, such as injuries, scalds, fire, injuries, impairment of other things, etc.

CAUTION, HOT SURFACE

• DO NOT place the appliance on a flammable surface!
• When the appliance is in operation, the temperature of accessible surfaces may be higher. Do not touch the heated surface, otherwise burns may occur.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE POWER CORD
Do not use this device with an extension cord. Connect the power cord directly to a 230 V power outlet only. The length of the power cord reduces the risk of entanglement or tripping over the power cord.

PREPARATION – BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove all packaging and advertising stickers.
• Place the appliance on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface.
• Wipe the appliance with a soft damp cloth and dry it thoroughly.
• When using, ensure a free space of at least 15 cm next to the appliance and 50 cm above the appliance.
• The cooking basket with baking tray is perforated to allow air to flow under and around the food and can be used for most foods.
• You can place the food directly on the tray without using foil or baking paper. When baking, you can use a metal or glass container in which you can bake cookies or bread, for example.

APPLIANCE OPERATION

• Carefully pull out the baskets from the body of the appliance, put the food in the baskets and insert them into the body of the appliance.
• The appliance will not work until both baskets are fully inserted into the appliance body.
• Connect the appliance to the electrical outlet.
• Press the On/Off icon ( 15 ) to turn on the appliance.
• You can set the Temperature and Duration of heating individually for each basket. Press the left ( 12 ) or right basket control icon ( 18 ) to select the basket you want to set for heating. Choose one of the eight programs or set the desired temperature and duration of heating according to your preferences. You can also adjust these values while the appliance is operating.
• After setting the values, press the Start heating icon ( 14 ) and the left basket will start heating the food. On the display for the left basket ( 5 ), the time and temperature icons are shown alternately, the duration of the heating is counted down and after the heating is completed, the appliance switches off. Proceed in a similar way to set the values for the right bin as well.
• If you want to turn off the appliance manually, press the On/Off icon ( 15 ) at any time.
• Check that the food is well cooked. If they are not yet cooked properly, put the basket back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes at the same temperature.

SYMBOLS ON THE CONTROL PANEL

1. Heating temperature regulation
2. Synchronous settings for both bins
3. Left fan indicator
4. Left basket heating indicator
5. Display for the left bin
6. Display for the right bin
7. Right basket heating indicator
8. Right fan indicator
9. Synchronous completion of heating
10. Regulation of the length of heating
11. Cooking programs
12. Left basket control
13. Turn on/off the lighting of the left bin
14. Start heating/Pause heating
15. Switching the appliance on/off
16. Menu/Change cooking program
17. Switching on/off the lighting of the right bin
18. Right basket control

SHAKE
When using any of the seven programs, you will be automatically reminded 2/3 of the way through the preparation time to shake the food in the basket. This warning is disabled in the FISH/SEAFOOD, BACON and DRY programs. The appliance stops, remove the basket and carefully shake or turn the food with tongs or a turner. Then slide the basket back into the appliance to automatically resume heating. If you do not remove the basket, heating will continue automatically.

SYNCHRONOUS SETTINGS FOR BOTH BASKETS (SYNC COOK)
To prepare food with the same Temperature and Heating Duration settings for both baskets, press the SYNC COOK icon ( 2 ) >> select the Program using the icon ( 16 ) or adjust the Temperature and Heating Duration >> press the icon Start ( 14 ).

SYNCHRONOUS FINISH OF HEATING (SYNC FINISH)
If you want to set different programs to the same end time, set the Temperature and Duration of heating for both left and right baskets >> press the SYNC FINISH icon ( 9 ) >> press the Heating Start/Heating Pause icon ( 14 ). The food in both baskets will be finished at the same time.

COOKING PROGRAMS

FRIES, STEAK, FISH, BACON, POULTRY, DESSERT, VEGETABLES, DRIED FRUIT

Basket lighting
To turn on the basket lighting ( 13 or 17 ), press the corresponding icon. Press the icon (13 or 17) again to turn off the basket lighting . If you do not switch off the basket lighting yourself, it will automatically switch off after 3 minutes or when the cooking program has finished.

Automatic resumption of heating
If you remove the food basket from the body of the appliance, the appliance will automatically suspend heating and the display will temporarily turn off. When you put the food basket back in, the appliance automatically resumes heating.

Automatic switch-off
If the appliance is not active, it switches off automatically after 5 minutes.

Protection against overheating
If the appliance overheats, it automatically switches off. Allow the appliance to cool down before using it again.

When heating is complete, the appliance will beep, the display will show “END” and the fan will turn off after 20 seconds.

WARNING:

• Always be careful when removing the basket during/after cooking – hot steam may escape!
• Removable basket and food will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Do not use sharp or metal utensils that can scratch the non-stick surface.
• Do not turn the basket upside down, as excess oil that has accumulated at the bottom of the basket will flow onto the food.

SWITCHING OFF THE APPLIANCE

Press the On/Off icon ( 15 ) to turn off the appliance. Unplug the appliance when not in use.

COOKING TIPS

• Preheating the appliance before adding food will generally ensure the best cooking results.
• Shake or turn the food halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning. Shaking usually requires smaller foods that are stacked, such as chips or nuggets.
• A few minutes before the end of the cooking time, check whether the food is sufficiently cooked and if necessary, cook it longer.
• An air fryer works much like a toaster oven; follow the preparation instructions on the package or in the oven recipe.
• Smaller pieces of food usually require slightly less cooking time than larger pieces.
• When cooking multiple batches in a row, preheat only the first batch.
• Soak fresh potato fries in water for 15 minutes to remove starch before frying. Then pat the fries dry and mix with 1 tablespoon of oil to make them crispier.
• To get a crispier surface, we recommend spraying/mixing the food with classic table oil.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

NEVER immerse the cord, plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.

• Clean the appliance after each use.
• Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and let it cool down completely.
• We recommend cleaning the appliance immediately after it cools down, before food residues dry out.
• Wipe the base of the appliance and the exterior with a damp cloth.
• Removable parts that are intended for contact with food can be washed in a dishwasher, but we still recommend hand washing for longer protection (durability) of the non-stick surface.
• To maintain the non-stick layer as long as possible, do not use sharp or metal objects, abrasive cleaning materials or rough sponges and wire brushes.
• Wash these parts under warm running water with the addition of neutral kitchen detergent and a soft sponge. Then rinse them with clean water, dry them properly and put them back in their place.
• If residue sticks to the bottom of the removable basket, fill it with hot soapy water and let it soak in, then wash it with a soft sponge.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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Insert the outer container completely into the appliance.
The food is not fully cooked.| Place smaller portions of food in the removable basket. If the basket is too full, the food may be undercooked.
Increase the temperature or cooking time.
The food is not evenly cooked.| Ingredients that are stacked on top of each other or close to each other need to be shaken or turned during cooking.
The food is not crispy after frying.| Spraying food with a small amount of oil can increase crispiness.
The fries were not cooked well.| Add a small amount of oil, approx. 15 ml. When making raw potato chips, soak uncooked chips in water for 15 minutes to remove starch before frying. Dry them before adding a small amount of oil.
Cut uncooked French fries into 0.5 cm x 7 cm strips.
White smoke comes out of the appliance.| When using for the first time, the appliance may produce white smoke. It’s alright.
Make sure the baskets and the inside of the appliance are properly cleaned and free of grease.
Cooking fatty foods will cause oil to leak into the outer container. This oil will produce white smoke and the container may be hotter than usual. This is normal and should not affect cooking. Handle the container with care.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Do you need advice on setting up and operating the TESLA AirCook DualZone Q450 XXL? Contact us: www.tesla-electronics.eu

CONSUMABLES AND ACCESSORIES

Consumables can be purchased in the official eshop of the TESLA brand eshop .tesla-electronics.eu.

WARRANTY REPAIR

For warranty repair, contact the dealer where you purchased the TESLA product.

The warranty does NOT apply to:

• using the device for other purposes
• wear and tear of the appliance caused by normal operation
• failure to observe the “Important Safety Instructions” listed in the user manual
• electromechanical or mechanical damage caused by improper use
• damage caused by natural elements such as water, fire, static electricity, overvoltage, etc.
• damage caused by unauthorized repair
• unreadable device serial number

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, TESLA Electronics LTD, declare that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the standards and regulations relevant to the type of equipment.

This product meets the requirements of the European Union.

If this symbol is attached to the product, please inquire about your local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please follow local regulations and do not dispose of old products in normal household waste. Proper disposal of the old product helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

As the product is being developed and improved, we reserve the right to modify the user manual. The current version of this user manual can always be found at www.tesla-electronics.eu.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice, printing errors reserved.

References

• TESLA | oficiální e-shop
• TESLA Electronics | Domácí a kuchyňské spotřebiče
• TESLA | oficiální e-shop

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