Minimex AF20A-M Air Fryer Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
Minimex

Minimex AF20A-M Air Fryer

Product Information

Product Name Air Fryer
Model AF20A-M / AF30A-M
Capacity 3 Litres
Power Supply 220V, ~50Hz, 1,200 W

Usage Instructions

  1. Before using the air fryer, ensure the power supply voltage matches the product’s nominal voltage.
  2. Avoid damaging or twisting the power cable.
  3. Place the air fryer away from flammable materials, such as tablecloths or curtains.
  4. Do not operate the air fryer on wet, unstable, or heat-resistant surfaces to prevent accidents or damage.
  5. Leave at least 10cm of space around the air fryer and ensure it is not covered by anything.
  6. Avoid placing any objects on top of the air fryer.
  7. Always supervise the air fryer while in use.
  8. When not in use or when no one is present, remember to unplug the power plug to prevent malfunctions or accidents.
  9. During frying, hot air will be released from the air outlet. Keep a safe distance between your hands, face, and the air outlet.
  10. Take caution with high temperature steam and heat when removing the fryer container from the product, as it may become very hot during use.
  11. If black smoke is observed, immediately cut off the power supply. After cooling, identify and resolve the cause before using again.
  12. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or replace parts of the air fryer by yourself.
  13. Avoid touching the power cable, plug, or other electrical parts with wet hands to prevent electric shock.
  14. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
  15. Avoid placing the air fryer near a gas stove, electric stove, or oven.
  16. Do not immerse the power cord, plug, or machine in water or other liquids. Avoid washing it under the tap to prevent electric shock.
  17. Avoid any liquids entering the machine, as it can cause electric shock and short circuit.
  18. Do not put flammable items into the machine for grilling, such as paper, plastic, or flammable materials.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read this instruction before using the air fryer. This instruction consists of function explanation and safety precaution, which is important for your safety and the lifetime of the fryer.

  1. Before connecting the product to the power supply, check that the nominal voltage of the product is consistent with the power supply.
  2. Do not damage, over-bend, stretch, or twist the power cable.
  3. Do not place the machine near flammable materials, such as tablecloths or curtains.
  4. Do not work on wet, unstable or heat-resistant surfaces to avoid product damage or accidents.
  5. Leave enough space around the machine, more than 10cm away and the body should not cover anything.
  6. Don’t put anything on the product.
  7. The product must be supervised when in use.
  8. When the product is not in use or people are out, make sure to unplug the power plug, other wise it is easy to malfunction or danger.
  9. During frying with hot air, high temperature steam will be released from the air outlet.
  10. Keep a safe distance between your hands and face and the air outlet.Attention should also
  11. be paid to high temperature steam and heat when removing the fryer container from the
  12. product, as the product may become very hot on accessible surfaces during use.
  13. If you see black smoke coming out, please cut off the power supply immediately. After cooling, find out the cause and solve the problem before use.
  14. If you see black smoke coming out, please cut off the power supply immediately. After cooling, find out the cause and solve the problem before use.
  15. Do not disassemble, repair or replace parts by yourself.
  16. Do not touch the power cable, plug, or other electrical parts with wet hands to avoid electric shock.
  17. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
  18. Do not place the machine near a gas stove, electric stove or oven.
  19. Do not immerse the power cord, plug and machine in water or other liquids, or wash it under the tap to prevent the risk of electric shock.
  20. Avoid any liquid entering the machine, which can cause electric shock and short circuit.
  21. Do not put flammable items into the machine for grilling. (e.g., paper, plastic, flammable materials, etc.)
  22. Do not use more than 4/5 of the fryer’s capacity, and avoid touching heating elements or moving parts.
  23. Do not operate the machine without filling the fryer container.
  24. Do not cover the outlet when the machine is working.
  25. Do not pour grease into the container, as this could start a fire.
  26. When the machine or fan is working, do not touch the inside of the machine before the blade is completely stopped.
  27. Keep food away from the heating tube in case of fire.
  28. After use, turn off the machine and unplug the power cord.

SAFE USE PRECAUTIONS

  1. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
  2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 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.
  3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  4. Regarding the instructions for cleaning surfaces in contact with food, refer to the section “Cleaning and Maintenance” of the manual.
  5. Your air fryer is designed for household only.
  6. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
  7. The temperature of the door or the outer surface may be high when the appliance is operating.

CAUTION: Hot surfaces

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

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  1. Temperature knob
  2. Timer knob
  3. Indication light
  4. Air Fryer Body
  5. Grill
  6. Fryer Container
  7. Fryer Container Testing Switch
  8. Air outlet

SPECIFICATION

  • Product model:
    • AF20A-M, (CREAM)
    • AF30A-M, (BLACK)
  • Rated frequency: 50Hz.
  • Product size: 255 x 345 x 273 mm
  • Rated voltage: 220V.
  • Rated power: 1,200 W.
  • Rated Capacity: 3 Liters

BEFORE FIRST USE

  1. Open the package, remove the product, and remove the adhesive tape and label.
  2. Thoroughly clean the grill mesh and fryer containers with hot water, detergent, and a non-abrasive sponge.
  3. Please wipe the inner cavity and shell of the product with a damp cloth.

NOTE:

  1. Do not wash the machine in water.
  2. This air fryer is heated with hot air. Do not pour grease into the fryer.

PREPARE FOR USE

  1. Place the machine on a level, firm, heat-resistant table top. Keep the upper,back, left, and right sides of the machine more than 100mm away from the wall or other objects.
  2. Fit the net properly into the fryer container, place the food, and place the fryer container in the inner cavity of the fryer body.

OPERATION INTERFACE DIAGRAM

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PRODUCT USE

  1. Insert the plug into a grounded power outlet.

  2. Carefully pull the fryer container out of the fryer body.

  3. Put the food ingredients on the rack.
    NOTE: Do not add more than 4/5 of the fryer’s capacity as this may affect the final frying quality.

  4. Place the fryer container into the fryer body.
    NOTE: Do not touch the net or fryer for a short time after use as it is very hot. Only hold the handle and move the fryer.

  5. Adjust the time, temperature or smart recipe of the control panel (refer to the manual recipe to determine the cooking time of the food. If the food are frozen, the cooking time should be increased by 3 minutes, because the product needs 2-3 minutes to preheat).

  6. Some food need to be turned halfway through the cooking process. To turn the food, hold the handle and pull the fryer container out of the product, then turn it again to return the fryer container to its correct position.

  7. Check to see if the food are done. If not, simply return the fryer container to the product and set the time for a few more minutes.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

  • TIMER KNOB:
1. Turn the timer knob clockwise to the desired time scale, the timer will emit a drip sound while the fan starts to work, the indicator lights up. The timer adjustment time ranges from 0 to 60 minutes.
2. When the cooking time is over, the timer will emit a drip sound like”ding”, indicating that the cooking is complete and the machine will stop working.
  • THERMOSTAT KNOB:
1. Rotate the thermostat knob clockwise to turn to the temperature scale you need; the temperature range adjusted by the thermostat is 80-200 °C.
2. The thermostat automatically controls the temperature within your selected temperature range until the timer Disconnect the power supply.  

NOTE:

  1. During the cooking process, you can check the cooking effect of the fryer or add seasoning. When taking out the fryer, the machine will stop working.
  2. When the timer stops working, the thermostat knob will remain in the specified position.

OPERATION STEP

  1. Load the food onto the rack of the fryer container and push the fryer smoothly into the fryer machine;
  2. Turn the Temperature knob to set the cooking temperature;
  3. Turn the timer knob to set the cooking time, the indicate light lights up and the machine starts to work.
  4. When there is a “Ding” sound, indicate lights off and cooking finish.

COOKING REFERENCE

Ingredients| Recommended time (minutes)| Recommended temperature (°C)
---|---|---
Chips| 15-20 mins| 200 ° C
Wings| 15-25 mins| 180 ° C
Fish| 12-18 mins| 180 ° C
Meat Chunks| 15-20 mins| 200 ° C
Steak| 12-18 mins| 200 ° C
Cake| 35-45 mins| 160 ° C

NOTE: The Settings in the table are for reference only. Due to the different sources, sizes, shapes and brands of the food, we cannot guarantee that the recipe above is the best setting for you.Because the air fyrer heats the food very quickly, you can quickly pull out the fryer container during cooking, Flipping barely affects the cooking process. It is recommended that you adjust the most appropriate cooking time and temperature according to your own mature cooking experience.

REMINDER

  1. Smaller food ingredients will take less time to cook than larger food ingredients; If you wantto cook more food ingredients,Please increase the cooking time; If the ingredients are smaller, just reduce the cooking time slightly;
  2. During the cooking process, turning the smaller food mid-way will improve the final cooking effect and help the food cook evenly. Adding a little oil to the fresh potatoes will make the potatoes crisper.
  3. Those food could be baked in the oven could be baked in the air fyrer as well. The cooking time, temperature and dosage in the table above are for reference only and can be adjusted as required.

NOTE: Always start cooking on the highest temperature, heat quickly, then continue cooking on a lower temperature until finished.
NOTE: For best results, it is recommended to use pre-baked French fries (available in supermarkets). If you make your own French fries, brush them with a small amount of oil for better affect.

CLEANING AND MAINTAINANCE

  1. Before cleaning the machine, make sure to unplug the power plug and disconnect the power supply.
  2. Ensure that the machine is completely cooled before cleaning.
  3. Use a clean cloth or soft cloth to wipe the inside and outside of the machine.
  4. Do not use metal or abrasive cleaning materials when cleaning grills and fryers.
  5. Please clean the machine in time in case that the long-time residue and oil accumulation left.
  6. Do not immerse the whole machine in water to clean, do not rinse with water.
  7. Please clean accessories that come into contact with food, such as fryer containers, grill, etc. Please use soft sanitary ware to avoid damage to coating and put them into the fryer body after dry.

STORAGE

  1. Store the machine in a dry place away from light.
  2. Make sure the machines are clean and dry.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Phenomenon Cause Solution
After setting time and temperature, the machine is not working properly.
Container is not properly placed, the detection switch is disconnected. Reset

the fryer container so that the detection switch is on
White smoke rises from the product.| You are cooking food with a high oil content.| When you cook oily ingredients in an air fryer, a lot of soot will seep into

the frying pan, causing white soot from the oil, and the frying pan may be hotter than normal. This will not affect the final effect of the product frying the food ingredients.

The fryer still has grease from its last use.| White smoke is produced by heating oil during cooking. Make sure you clean the fryer properly after each use.
The fresh fries were not evenly fried in the air fryer.| Improperly soaked potato chips before cooking| Soak the chips in a bowl for at least 30 minutes, then remove them and drain on kitchen paper.
INo fresh potatoes were used.| Use fresh potatoes and make sure they don’t fall apart as they cook.
French fries from an air fryerare not crunchy.| The crispness of French fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the fries.| Make sure to drain the potato sticks properly before adding oil.
Finely chop the potato sticks to make them crunchy.
A little oil will also make it crunchy.

If you do not find the cause of the problem, please do not disassemble the machine and you should contact your local maintenance agency.

Warranty

We hereby warranty our Minimex Air Fryer (3 Litres) model AF20A-M I AF30A-M in a period of 1 (one) year.

  • Warranty Conditions
    The warranty cover product defective and workmanship . Users must properly use and maintain following the instructions manual..

  • Warranty exceptions
    We disclaims all responsibility for incidental or consequential damage caused by use of this appliance This warranty will be void if customers.

    • lead to a misunderstanding of the purpose of the design, such as using product in a commercial use.
    • Use the wrong way or not used as described in the instruction manual.
    • no maintenance as recommended in the instruction manual.
  • Customer right for product warranty
    The warranty is effective on the date specified in the warranty card , invoice or receipt as proof of purchase.

  • Determination of defective product
    The company will inspect the false or defective of the product and decide that the defective of the product is in warranty or not. The decision is solely the rights of the company. If the product proved to be defected and covered by warranty, company will be responsible for parts and labor to repair and deliver the product to customers’ house. Customers do not have to pay any fee.If the company considers that it must change its products to customers, but the same model of product is not available, the company will determine an appropriate version of the product to be replaced.

  • Returns of Product
    If customer purchases to be dissatisfy. Customer could return the product within 15 days after purchasing date only if the product is completely perfect packaging and has not been used before. Customers must present proof of purchase to return the product at the store of purchase only.

Service Center
If customer need service or information, customer can contact our Minimex Service Center

Tel. 02-493-6565,
LineOA: @minimex_service
E-mail: SERVICE_minimex@penk.co.th

ENVIROMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
Please dispose of old machines in an environmentally neutral way. Old machines contain valuable materials which should be salvaged for recycling. Please therefore dispose of old machines via your regional collection system.

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