Healthy Choice AF815 8L Digital Air Fryer User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Healthy Choice

Healthy Choice AF815 8L Digital Air Fryer

Product Information

Product Name: 8L Digital Air Fryer
Model: AF815
Batch: PR4702

Product Features:

Oil-free frying using hot air
Digital control panel
Adjustable temperature and timer
Capacity: 8L
Voltage: [insert voltage]
Power: [insert power]

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safeguards

Never use the air fryer with an extension cord or power board. Plug it into a dedicated power point without any other appliances on the same outlet.
Ensure all the appliance parts are in place before turning on the power.
Avoid immersing the cord, plug, or appliance in water or any other liquid. Do not expose the appliance to moisture.
If the appliance requires servicing, contact a qualified technician.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, power cable, or unit itself are damaged. Replace the power cord if it is damaged.
Exercise extreme caution when moving the air fryer containing hot food.

Before First Use

Remove all packaging and promotional materials.
Clean the basket and grill insert with hot soapy water.
Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a soft moist cloth. Allow it to dry before use
Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface.
Insert the grill insert into the basket. Do not fill the basket with oil or any other liquid.

Using the Air Fryer

Connect the power to the air fryer. It will make a beep sound and the digital screen will briefly light up.
Press the Power key to enter standby mode. The digital screen will light up.
To choose a pre-set cooking function, press the Menu key. Use the Menu key repeatedly to cycle through the 7 different options.
Adjust the temperature using the Temperature Increase and Decrease keys.
Set the desired cooking time using the Timer Increase and Decrease keys.

CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR BENCH TOP AND SPLASH BACK, DO NOT PLACE THE AIR FRYER DIRECTLY ON BENCH TOP.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Carefully read all instructions before use and save for future reference.

CAUTION

TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR BENCHTOP AND SPLASH BACK, DO NOT PLACE THE AIR FRYER DIRECTLY ON BENCHTOP. Please use air fryer on heat-proof material and on a dry, level and even surface. Leave a minimum distance of 20cm from walls and other heat-sensitive materials.
Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Hot air up to 160 Degrees expels through the rear vent of the appliance. Leave at least 20cm clearance around the entire appliance, including directly above it.
Additional care should be taken when placing appliances on benchtop surfaces or near splashbacks where such materials (acrylics, timber, stone etc.) do not have high heat-resistant properties.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including:

Remove and safely discard any packaging material and labels before using this product for the first time. Ensure children and babies do not play with plastic bags or any packaging materials.
Before use, check that your local voltage corresponds with the specifications shown on the appliance nameplate located under the appliance.
Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that is level, stable and non-combustible. Do not operate the appliance on or near combustible materials such as tablecloths or curtains.
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Never connect this appliance to an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
Never use this appliance with an extension cord or power board. Ensure it is plugged into a dedicated power point and without any other appliances on the same outlet.
Do not turn on the power until the appliance and parts are in place as required.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in water or any other liquid. Do not expose the appliance to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the appliance. Do not put any water or other liquid into the main housing of the appliance through the vents. Do not rinse it under the tap.
Do not touch the appliance, power cord or power plug with wet hands.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool down before putting on or taking off the parts, and before cleaning.
The appliance does not contain any serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to open and repair the appliance yourself. All components should only be serviced by a qualified technician.
Do not use the appliance if the plug, power cable or unit itself are damaged. If the power cord is damaged, you must have it replaced at a service centre by qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than the intended use. It is for household use only. It is not to be used outdoors or for commercial purposes.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. Keep the appliance and power cord out of reach of children when it is in operation or during the cooling process.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential-type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an air fryer containing hot food.
Leave enough open space from other objects while in use. Do not block air intakes or exhausts.
Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 20 centimetres of free space on the back and sides and above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
When the appliance is in operation, hot air is released through the air outlet vent. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the air outlet vent.
Do not touch the hot surfaces. The appliance’s outer surfaces may become hot during use. The rotisserie basket and rotisserie fork set will be hot. Wear oven mitts or use the rotisserie remover tool to remove them. Wear oven mitts when handling the crisper trays and drip tray.
Do not cover the appliance while in use.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
This appliance can be used by children 8 years and above and people with a physical, sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience if they are supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the appliance by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not leave the appliance operating while unattended.
The appliance may emit light smoke during its first use. It is not defective, and the smoke will burn off within a few minutes.
Should the appliance emit black smoke, unplug it immediately. Wait for the smoke to stop before removing the contents inside.
To prevent the food from contacting the inner upper wall and heating element, do not overfill the rotisserie fork or crisper trays.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years.

The illustrations used in the manual are to illustrate the operation method of the product. Where there is a small difference between the physical item and the illustrations, please take the physical as the standard.

Technical Parameters

Voltage: 220-240V~ 50/60Hz
Power: 17 Watts
Capacity: 8 Liter
Timer: 1 – 60 min

Before first use

Remove all packaging and promotional materials.
Thoroughly clean the basket and grill insert with hot soapy water.
Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a soft moist cloth. Allow the air fryer to dry before use.
This is an oil-free fryer that works on hot air, do not fill the basket with oil or frying fat.
Note: When your air fryer is heated for the first time, it may emit slight smoke or odour. This is normal with many brand-new appliances. This does not affect the safety of your appliance.
Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and even surface. Do not place the appliance on a non-heat-resistant surface.
Place the grill insert in the basket. Do not fill the basket with oil or any other liquid. Do not put anything on top of the appliance, the airflow will be disrupted and affect the hot air frying result.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Grill insert
Grill insert grip handle
Silicone rubber feet
Cooking basket
Basket handle
Air inlet
Digital control panel
Air outlet
Power cord

CONTROL PANEL

Power
Timer increase
Timer decrease
Menu
Temperature increase
Temperature decrease

Using the air fryer

When the power is connected, the air fryer will make a beep sound. The digital screen will briefly light up. The Power key will remain illuminated.
Press the Power key. The digital screen will light up and the air fryer will be in standby mode.
The default cooking time is 15 minutes. The default temperature is 200°C. To operate the air fryer at this time and temperature, press the Power key.
Or
Press the Menu key to choose a pre-set cooking function. Press the Menu key repeatedly to change between the 7 different options.
When your chosen selection is shown on the screen, press the Power key. The air fryer will start the cooking process.

The table below is a breakdown of the pre-set cooking temperatures and times.

Program	Temperature	Time (minutes)
Hot Chips	200°C	20
Ribs	180°C	15
Prawn	180°C	20
Cake	160°C	40
Chicken	180°C

20

Steak| 180°C| 20
Fish| 160°C|

20

Note: if no button is pressed during the setting process for 60 seconds, the screen will go off and the air fryer will be in standby mode. Press the Power key to turn it back on.

Setting a cooking time and temperature

You can manually set your own cooking time and temperature on the air fryer, when the unit is on and the screen is illuminated.
To set a cooking time:
Press the -/+ keys on the left-hand side of the control panel. The time range is 1 – 60 minutes. With every touch of the +/- keys, the time will increase or decrease in 1-minute increments.
To set a temperature:
Press the -/+ keys on the right-hand side of the control panel. The temperature control range is 80 – 200°C. With every touch of the +/- keys, the temperature will increase or decrease in 5°C increments.
When you have set your desired time and temperature, press the Power key. The air fryer will start the cooking process.

Pause function

To pause cooking, press the Power key. The Power key will then blink on the screen. Press it again to resume cooking.
During operation, you can take the cooking basket out to shake ingredients/check cooking progress/add more food. Operation will resume when the basket is added back to the air fryer.
If power is cut or the air fryer is unplugged during operation, the air fryer will be off. When power is resumed or the air fryer is plugged in again, operation will resume.

Stop cooking
To end cooking, press and hold the Power key for 2 seconds.

Cooking end
When the air fryer reaches the end of the set cooking time, 00 will be shown on the screen and an audible timer alert will sound.
The fan will continue to operate for close to 30 seconds until the internal central temperature drops. The air fryer will then enter standby mode.

OPERATION

Plug the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
Carefully pull the cooking basket out of the air fryer. The grill insert needs to remain inside the cooking basket.
Put the ingredients in the cooking basket.
Note: Never fill the frying basket beyond the Max line, as this could affect the quality of the cooking result.
Slide the cooking basket back into the air fryer.
Never use the cooking basket without the grill insert in it.
Caution: Do not touch the inside of the cooking basket or grill insert during and about 30 minutes after use, as it gets very hot. Only hold the cooking basket by the handle.
Use one of the pre-set cooking programs or set your own time and temperature.
Press the Power key to begin cooking.
- The timer starts counting down the set preparation time.
- Excess oil from the ingredients is collected at the bottom of the cooking basket.
Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time. To shake the ingredients, pull the cooking basket out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide it back into the air fryer.
When you hear the timer alarm, the set cooking time has come to an end. Pull the cooking basket out of the air fryer and place it on a heat resistant surface. Only hold the cooking basket by the handle and do not touch it directly for about 30 minutes after use as it can be very hot.
Check if the ingredients are ready. If they are not ready, slide the cooking basket back into the air fryer and cook them for an extra few minutes.
Do not turn the cooking basket upside down with the grill insert still attached to it, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the cooking basket will spill out and leak onto the ingredients.
After hot air frying, the cooking basket, grill insert and the ingredients are hot. Depending on the type of ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape form the cooking basket.
Empty the cooked food into a bowl or onto a plate.
Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, use a pair of tongs (not included) to lift the ingredients out of the cooking basket.
When a batch of ingredients is cooked, the air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch.

Settings

Manually setting a cooking time and temperature allows many different combinations. The following table details a range of cooking times and temperatures for a variety of foods.
Note: Keep in mind that these settings are only for reference. As ingredients differ in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients.\

Note: Add 3 minutes to the preparation time before you start frying if the appliance is cold.

Tips:

Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
A larger amount of ingredients only requires a slightly longer preparation time; a smaller amount of ingredients only requires a slightly shorter preparation time.
Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimized the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
You can coat fresh potatoes with a little oil for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer within a few minutes after you have added the oil.
Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 500 grams.
Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily.Pre-made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients by setting the temperature to 150°C and the timer to about 10 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool down completely before handling, cleaning or storing.
Wash all accessories in warm soapy water after every use.
Note: the basket and the grill insert are dishwasher safe.
The inside of the air fryer can be cleaned with hot water, a mild detergent and a non-abrasive sponge. Wipe the outer housing body with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents or cleaners on the outside of the appliance. If necessary, remove the excess food residue on the upper screen with a soft brush.
Tip: If food is stuck to the grill insert or the bottom of the basket, fill the basket with hot water and some washing-up liquid. Put the grill insert in the basket and let them soak for approximately 10 minutes.

STORING

Allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing it. Store the appliance in an upright position in a dry location. Do not place any heavy items on top of the appliance during storage as this may result in possible damage to the appliance.