ECG AF 5500 Crunchy Hot Air Fryer Instruction Manual

ECG AF 5500 Crunchy Hot Air Fryer

Product Information

The product is a hot air fryer called AF 5500 Crunchy. It consists of the following components

1. Appliance body
2. Touch panel with display
3. Frying pan
4. Insulated handle
5. Grid

Product Usage Instructions

1. Ensure that the voltage in your outlet matches the voltage provided on the appliance label and that the socket is properly grounded.

2. Never use the appliance if

   • The power cord is damaged.
   • The appliance is not working or not working properly.
   • It has fallen on the ground or has been damaged in some other way.
   • It was submerged in water.
   • The appliance emits an unusual smell, smoke, or sound during use.

3. When using the product for the first time, expect odour and smoke as the protective coating on the heating elements burns off.
   This is normal. Run the appliance for the first 15 minutes without food to allow it to burn in. Ventilate the room by opening windows and doors.

4. All repairs, including cord replacements, must be done at a professional service centre. Do not remove the protective covers from the appliance to avoid electric shock and to maintain your legal rights for claiming defective performance or a quality warranty.

5. Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains in the following cases

   • Before moving the appliance.
   • Before cleaning.
   • If you will no longer use the appliance.

Allow the appliance to cool down for about 30 minutes before handling.

6. Avoid direct contact with water and other liquids. Do not immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or any other liquid.
7. Do not use the appliance outdoors or in a humid environment. Avoid touching the power cord or the appliance with wet hands to prevent electric shock.
8. To avoid electric shock or fire, do not use the appliance
   • Outdoors or in a humid environment.
   • Close to the bath, shower, or swimming pool.
   • Near flammable materials such as curtains.
   • In the immediate vicinity of heat sources or an open fire.
   • Directly under an electrical outlet.
   • Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
9. Ensure proper air circulation by placing the appliance at least 10 cm away from other objects and leaving clear space around and above it.

DESCRIPTION

1. Appliance body
2. Touch panel with display
3. Frying pan
4. Insulated handle
5. Grid

Items not pictured (at the back of the appliance)

• Vent for hot air outlet
• Power cable

HOT AIR FRYER

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read carefully and save for future use!

Warning: The safety measures and instructions, contained in this manual, do not include all conditions and situations possible. The user must understand that common sense, caution and care are factors that cannot be integrated into any product. Therefore, these factors shall be ensured by the user/s using and operating this appliance. We are not liable for damages caused during shipping, by incorrect use, voltage fluctuation or the modification or adjustment of any part of the appliance. To protect against a risk of fire or electric shock, basic precautions shall be taken while using electrical appliances, including the following

1. Make sure the voltage in your outlet corresponds to the voltage provided on the appliance label and that the socket is properly grounded. The outlet must be installed in accordance with applicable electrical codes according to EN. It must also be freely accessible so that the appliance can be quickly disconnected from electricity if necessary.
2. Never use the appliance in the following cases
   • If the power cord is damaged.
   • If the appliance is not working or not working properly.
   • If it has fallen on the ground or you have damaged it in some other way.
   • If it was submerged in water.
   • If the appliance emits an unusual smell, smoke or sound during use.
3. WARNING: When the product is used for the first time, odour and smoke will appear, causing the protective coating on the heating elements to burn off. This is normal. We recommend leaving the appliance running for the first 15 minutes without food to allow it to “burn in”. We recommend ventilating by opening the windows and doors in the room.
4. All repairs, including cord replacements, must be carried out at a professional service centre! Do not remove the protective covers from the appliance; there is a risk of electric shock! If you interfere with the appliance, it exposes you to the risk of losing the legal right to claim defective performance or a quality warranty.
5. Furthermore, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains in the following cases
   • Before moving the appliance.
   • Before cleaning.
   • If you will no longer use the appliance.
   • Always allow the appliance to cool down for about 30 minutes.
6. Protect the appliance against direct contact with water and other liquids, to prevent potential electric shock. Do not immerse the appliance or the power cord in water or any other liquid.
7. Do not use the appliance outdoors or in a humid environment, nor touch the power cord or the appliance with wet hands. Risk of electric shock.
8. To avoid electric shock or fire, do not use the appliance
   • Outdoors or in a humid environment.
   • Close to the bath, shower or swimming pool.
   • Near flammable materials, such as curtains.
   • In the immediate vicinity of places where heat collects (stove, heater) or near an open fire.
   • Directly under an electrical outlet.
   • Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
9. Place the device away from other objects so that the free air circulation required for its proper operation is ensured. Leave a clear space of at least 10 cm around and above the appliance.
10. The appliance must be placed on a stable and level surface so that the appliance cannot tip over and spill hot liquids.
11. Do not use this appliance with a programmer, timer, stand-alone remote control system or any other device that automatically switches the appliance as there is a risk of fire if the appliance is covered or incorrectly positioned.
12. Do not turn the appliance on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord. Always switch the appliance off first using the ON/OFF button. Then you can unplug the power cord!
13. We recommend that you do not leave the appliance with plugged in power cable unattended. Do not remove the power cord from the outlet by yanking the cord. Unplug the power cord from the outlet by grasping the plug.
14. Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces or run the cord over sharp edges.
15. The appliance is intended for indoor domestic use only.
16.  The appliance is not intended for commercial use or for premises such as
    • Kitchenettes in shops, offices and other workplaces, appliances used in agriculture or for guests in hotels, motels and other residential areas, or appliances used in bed and breakfast establishments.
17. Only use, move, store and transport the appliance in an upright position. Do not switch the appliance on if it lies on the side or is upside down.
18. Using accessories and attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may endanger persons and property.
19. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage or injury caused by negligence or misuse. This appliance is designed to cook food without the use of oil or other fat.
20. Clean the appliance regularly.
21. Pay close attention when you are using the appliance near children!
22. This appliance can be used by children aged eight and older and by the physically, sensory or mentally impaired or by individuals with insufficient experience and knowledge, if supervised or trained to use the appliance in a safe manner and understand potential dangers. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance by the user must not be done by children unless they are older than 8 years old and under supervision. Children under the age of 8 must keep away from the appliance and the power supply.
23. Children shall not play with the appliance.
24. It is forbidden to use the appliance
    • Without the frying pan properly inserted into the body of the appliance.
    •  Without the grid inserted into the frying pan.
    • If the inner container is cracked or otherwise damaged.
25. Danger of burns
    • The appliance warms up during operation. Do not cover any openings, air intake or air outlet.
    • Do not touch hot surfaces.
    • Always use the handle to grip the fryer. When you handle parts of the appliance when in operation, use suitable utensils and oven mitts.
    • Place the hot container and basket only on heat-resistant surfaces.
    • Do not try to carry a hot appliance. Extra care must be taken when moving the appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
    • Be careful, hot steam is released through hot air vents during hot air frying. The steam is very hot! Keep a safe distance from the appliance to avoid burns.
    • Keep your hands and face a safe distance from steam and air vents.
    • After removing the pot from the appliance, take extra care to avoid scalding from the hot steam that is released from the food.
    • Take extra care even after switching off the appliance. It remains hot. Allow the appliance to cool for approximately 30 minutes before any further handling.

Do not immerse in water!
DANGER for children : Children must not play with packaging material.

• Do not let children play with the plastic bags. Risk of suffocation.

Hot surface!
The surfaces marked in this way become hot during use.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Before using the product for the first time, remove all packaging material, labels and stickers.

2. Clean the appliance including accessories, see the instructions in the cleaning and maintenance chapter.

3. Reassemble all the parts and insert them into the appliance.
   Warning: Never use the appliance without the frying grid inserted into the container. Place the fryer in a suitable stable place. Do not place the appliance in enclosed spaces or close to walls. Leave a space of at least 10 cm around and above it. Make sure there are no objects near the appliance that could be damaged by the heat. When the appliance is in use, do not cover it.

4. Plug the mains lead into a socket.

WARNING: When the product is used for the first time, odour and smoke will appear, causing the protective coating on the heating elements to burn off. This is normal. We recommend leaving the appliance running for the first 15 minutes without food to allow it to “burn in”. We recommend ventilating by opening the windows and doors in the room.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING MEALS

The hot air fryer is designed for heat treatment of food without the use of oil or other fats. Do not pour oil or other liquids into the fryer.

1. Place the food in the frying pan with the grid.

   • Note: It is not possible to put more food into the container than the maximum capacity.

2. Place the food container in the body of the hot air fryer.

3. Plug the fryer into the mains, select the programme, temperature and time, see “Food preparation table”, and start with the z button.

4. An audible signal sounds when the programme is finished. Check if the dish is done, if necessary, put the container back and bake for a few more minutes.

5. If you will no longer be using the fryer, switch it off, unplug it from the mains and allow it to cool down properly before cleaning.
   Note

   • Frozen food must be defrosted in advance and processed immediately.
   • We recommend shaking some foods halfway through the cooking time. In this case, pull the container out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then return the container to the fryer. Tip: If you set the timer for half the cooking time, an audible signal will alert you when the food is supposed to be shaken. However, this means that you must then set the timer again for the remaining cooking time.

6. If you remove the frying container from the fryer body during operation, the appliance will automatically stop. When the container is returned, the fryer automatically switches on and continues with the originally set programme.

   • Tip: During use, you can adjust the temperature or time to your liking. Your settings will last approximately 60 minutes after the frying pan is removed from the body.

7. The fryer can be switched off manually by pressing the z button for approx. 2 sec.

Warning! Danger of scalding : Take extra care when handling the container, both the food and the container are hot. The escaping steam could scald you. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always take the container by the handle. Do not tip the frying pan upside down when serving food. Hot liquids from food are accumulated at the bottom of the pot. Always use appropriate serving tools – for example, serving tongs.

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

Button 1 – Power (on/off)
Once the fryer is correctly positioned in the body of the appliance, the power button lights up. Press and hold the power button for 0.5 seconds to set the appliance’s default temperature to 200 °C and the cooking time to 15 minutes. Press the power button a second time to start the preparation process. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to stop food preparation and switch the appliance off. All indicators go out and the fan switches off.

Note: During cooking, you can pause and restart the cooking process by touching the button.
Button 2 – Program selection button
Use this button to scroll through the 8 preset cooking programs. These programmes have pre-set cooking times and temperatures.

Buttons 3 and 4 – Time setting
The + and – buttons allow you to add or reduce cooking time by minutes. Holding the button down will change the value faster.

Buttons 5 and 6 – Temperature setting
The + and – buttons allow you to increase or decrease the cooking temperature by 5 °C each time. Holding the button down will change the value faster. Temperature setting range: 80 °C to 200 °C.

Indicator lights 7 and 8
Indication of the set time.

Indicator lights 9 and 10
Temperature indication.

Indicator light 11
Indication of operation.

Indicator lights 12-19
Indication of the selected program.

FOOD PREPARATION
The table below will help you to prepare different meals and to set up the fryer correctly.

Note: Please note that due to the varying quality and size of food, the settings below are approximate. Because Rapid Air technology instantly heats the air inside the appliance, removing the fryer from the appliance during frying will hardly interrupt the cooking process.

Tips

• When preparing food, take into account the size and quantity of the food you are preparing. Depending on their size and quantity, we recommend the following time period compared to the values shown in the table:
• Shorten – in the case of processing smaller foods or smaller quantities.
• Extend – when cooking larger foods or larger quantities.
• Shaking the smaller ingredients halfway through the cooking time optimizes the final result and can help prevent uneven browning.
• To make the fries crispy, add a little oil to them and fry immediately.
• Do not cook very fatty ingredients such as sausages in a hot air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in the oven can also be prepared in a hot air fryer.
• The optimal quantity for the preparation of crispy fries is 500 grams.
• Use pre-made pastry dough for quick and easy preparation of stuffed pastries. Pre-made dough also requires less preparation time than homemade dough.
• If you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry crispy or filled desserts, place a baking tray or mould (not included) in the hot air fryer.
• You can also use the hot air fryer to heat food. To reheat the ingredients, set the temperature to 150 °C and the time to 10 minutes.

| Min/max quantity (g)| Time (min.)| Tempera- ture (°C)| Shake| More information
---|---|---|---|---|---
Potatoes and french fries
Thin frozen french fries| 300–500| 15–20| 200| yes|
Thick frozen french fries| 300–500| 20–25| 200| yes|
Au gratin potatoes| 500| 20–25| 200| yes|
Meat and fowl
Steak| 100–500| 12–18| 180| |
Pork chop| 100–500| 12–18| 180| |
Hamburger| 100–500| 12–18| 180| |
Battered sausage| 100–500| 12–18| 200| |
Drumsticks| 100–500| 25–30| 180| |
Chicken breasts| 100–500| 15–25| 180| |
Delicacies
Spring rolls| 100–500| 8–10| 200| yes| Use an oven-safe dish
Frozen chicken nuggets| 100–500| 6–10| 200| yes| Use an oven-safe dish
Frozen fish fingers| 100–500| 6–10| 200| | Use an oven-safe dish
Frozen cheese sticks| 100–500| 8–10| 180| | Use an oven-safe dish
Stuffed potatoes| 100–500| 10–18| 160| |
Baking
Cake| 500| 20–25| 160| | Use a baking tin
Quiche| 500| 20–22| 180| | Use a baking tin
Muffins| 500| 15–18| 200| | Use a baking tin
Sweets| 500| 20–25| 160| | Use a baking tin

Note: If you start frying while the air fryer is still cold, add 3 minutes to the cooking time.

TROUBLESHOOTING

correct position.
You have not switched on the appliance with the power button.| Press the power button on the appliance.
You didn’t set the time.| To switch on the appliance, set the desired cooking time.
The food is not cooked through enough.| The amount of ingredients is too large.| Put in smaller amounts of ingredients. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
The set temperature is too low.| Press the + temperature setting button to set the desired temperature (see chapter “Food preparation”).
The cooking time is too short.| Press the timer control button + for the desired cooking time (see chapter “Food preparation”).
The food is fried unevenly.| Some ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the preparation.| Ingredients that lie on top of each other or over each other (e.g. chips) should be shaken halfway through cooking. See the table in the chapter “Food preparation”.
The food is not crispy when removed from the fryer.| You have fried a dish to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer.| For crispier results, use oven-safe dishes or brush the ingredients lightly with oil.
The fryer cannot be inserted into the appliance.| There are too many ingredients in the container.| Do not fill the fryer beyond its maximum quantity, see table above.
The basket is not inserted correctly in the frying container.| Push the basket into the container until you hear a click.
There is white smoke coming from the appliance.| You’re preparing fatty ingredients.| When frying fatty ingredients in a deep fryer, a large amount of oil escapes into the container. The oil produces white smoke and the container may get hotter than usual. This does not affect the appliance or the end result.
The frying pan still contains residual fat from previous use.| The white smoke is caused by the heating of the fat in the vessel.

Clean the container properly after

each use.

potatoes properly to remove the starch.
The fries are not crispy when removed from the fryer.| The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the potatoes.| Before adding the oil, make sure you have dried the sliced potatoes properly.
Cut the potatoes into smaller pieces to make them crispier.
Add a little oil for a crispier result.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Clean the appliance after each use.

• Switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains supply and allow it to cool completely. Remove the frying pan from the fryer body to speed up cooling.
• Wash the container and the frying grid in warm water and detergent, rinse and dry. It is recommended to let the frying grate soak for about 10 minutes. Put it in a frying container and pour water with a little detergent.
• No parts or accessories of this product are dishwasher safe.
• Do not use abrasive or otherwise aggressive cleaning agents or sharp tools such as wire cloths for cleaning, as this will damage the non-stick surface.
• Do not immerse the body of the appliance or its power cord in water or other liquids. Wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it.
• Clean the inner walls of the product regularly. Wipe them gently with a damp cotton cloth and then dry them with a dry cloth.
• Make sure the appliance is properly dried before storing it. Assemble it and store it in a clean and dry place.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Voltage : 220–240 V
• Frequency : 50–60 Hz
• Power input: 1350 W
• Volume of the frying pan : 5.5 l
• Temperature setting range : 80–200 °C
• Timer setting range : 0-60 min

USE AND DISPOSAL OF WASTE
Wrapping paper and corrugated paperboard – deliver to scrapyard. Packing foil, PE bags, plastic elements – throw into plastic recycling containers.

DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS AT THE END OF LIFETIME

• Disposal of electric and electronic equipment (valid in EU member countries and other European countries with an implemented recycling system)
• The represented symbol on the product or package means the product shall not be treated as domestic waste. Hand over the product to the specified location for recycling electric and electronic equipment. Prevent negative impacts on human health and the environment by properly recycling your product. Recycling contributes to preserving natural resources. For more information on the recycling of this product, refer to your local authority, domestic waste processing organization or store, where you purchased the product.
• This product complies with the requirements of the EU directives on electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety and the issue of heavy metals in electrical and electronic equipment.
• The operating manual is available at www.ecg-electro.eu.
• Changes of text and technical parameters reserved.

References

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