TRiSTAR FR-6990 IM Crispy Fryer Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Tristar

Table of Contents

TRiSTAR FR-6990 IM Crispy Fryer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY
PARTS DESCRIPTION
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
USE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENT
CONTACT
References
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TRiSTAR FR-6990 IM Crispy Fryer

Product Information

The Tristar FR6990 is a versatile air fryer that allows you to prepare various delicious dishes with less oil. It features a temperature control knob, a timer (0-30 min.)/power-on knob, a power light, a heating up light, a basket, a basket release button, a basket handle, a pan, air inlet, air outlet openings, and a mains cord. The air fryer is designed for safe and efficient cooking.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:
Read and follow all instructions provided in the user manual.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts or gloves when handling the air fryer.
Ensure that the air fryer is placed on a stable and heat-resistant surface.
Keep the air fryer away from flammable materials.
Do not immerse the air fryer in water or any other liquid.
Unplug the air fryer when not in use and before cleaning.
Parts Description:
Temperature control knob: Adjust the cooking temperature according to your recipe.
Timer (0-30 min.)/power-on knob: Set the cooking time and turn on/off the air fryer.
Power light: Indicates that the air fryer is powered on.
Heating up light: Indicates that the air fryer is heating up.
Basket: Place your food in this removable basket for cooking.
Basket release button: Press this button to release the basket from the air fryer.
Basket handle: Use this handle to safely handle the basket.
Pan: Collect any drippings during cooking.
Air inlet: Allows air to enter the air fryer for circulation.
Air outlet openings: Allow hot air to escape from the air fryer.
Mains cord: Connect the air fryer to a power source using this cord.
Usage Instructions:
Fries: Place 300-700g of homemade fries in the basket. Set the temperature to 10-18 minutes at 200°C. Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
Frozen fish fingers: Place 100-400g of frozen fish fingers in the basket. Set the temperature to 6-10 minutes at 200°C.
Drumsticks: Place 100-500g of drumsticks in the basket. Set the temperature to 18-22 minutes at 180°C.
Hamburger: Place 100-500g of hamburger patties in the basket. Set the temperature to 13-15 minutes at 180°C.
Spring rolls: Place 100-400g of spring rolls in the basket. Set the temperature to 8-10 minutes at 200°C. Shake the basket halfway through cooking.
Cake: Prepare a cake batter and pour it into a baking tin. Set the temperature to 20-25 minutes at 160°C.
Quiche: Prepare a quiche filling and pour it into a baking tin. Set the temperature to 20-25 minutes at 160°C.
Muffins: Prepare muffin batter and pour it into muffin cups. Set the temperature to 15-18 minutes at 200°C.
Additional Information:
Add 1/2 a tablespoon of oil when cooking.
Use oven-ready ingredients for certain dishes, such as oven-ready fish sticks and spring rolls.
Use a baking tin for cakes, quiches, and muffins.

For further information and support, visit www.tristar.eu.

SAFETY

By ignoring the safety instructions the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the damage.
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.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord and make sure the cord cannot become entangled.
The appliance must be placed on a stable, level surface.
This appliance is only to be used for household purposes and only for the purpose it is made for. In the worst case, the food can catch fire. (i.e. do not use more than one teaspoon of oil, no meat that will release too much grease or water intended for boiling foods.
This appliance shall not be used by children aged less than 8 years. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless older than 8 and supervised.
To protect yourself against an electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or appliance in the water or any other liquid.
The appliance is to be connected to a socket outlet having an earthed contact (for class I appliances).
WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
Surfaces indicated with this logo are liable to get hot during use.
In order to prevent disruptions of the airflow do not put anything on top of the appliance and make sure there is always 10 centimeters of free space around the appliance.
After the baking process, the appliance needs to cool down, this cooling process will activate automatically when the timer is done. Avoid unplugging the appliance from the net socket before the cooling process is finished because the remaining hot air can damage the appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments.
- By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
- Farm houses.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PARTS DESCRIPTION

Temperature control knob
Timer (0-30 min.)/power-on knob
Power light
Heating up light
Basket
Basket release button
Basket handle
Pan
Air inlet
Air outlet openings
Mains cord

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging material.
Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
Thoroughly clean the basket and the pan with hot water, some washing-up liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface, do not place the appliance on non-heat-resistant surfaces.
Place the basket in the pan properly
When the device is turned on for the first time, a slight odor will occur. This is normal, ensure adequate ventilation. This fragrance is only temporary and will disappear soon.
This is an air fryer that works on hot air. Do not fill the pan with oil or frying fat.
In order to prevent disruptions of the airflow do not put anything on top of the appliance and make sure there is always 10 centimeters of free space around the appliance.

USE

Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket.
Carefully pull the pan out of the air fryer.
Put the ingredients in the basket.
Slide the pan back into the aero fryer.
Never use the pan without the basket in it.
Do not touch the pan during and sometimes after use, as it gets very hot. Only hold the pan by the handle.
Turn the temperature control knob to the required temperature.
Determine the required preparation time for the ingredient.
To switch on the appliance, turn the timer knob to the required preparation time, add 3 minutes to the preparation time when the appliance is cold.
The timer starts counting down the set preparation time.
During the hot air frying process, the heating-up light comes on and goes out from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is switched on and off to maintain the set temperature.
Excess oil from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the pan.
Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time. To shake the ingredients, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the pan back into the air fryer. Do not press the basket release button during shaking
When you hear the timer bell, the set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the pan out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply slide the pan back into the appliance and set the timer to a few extra minutes.
To remove small ingredients (e.g. chips), press the basket release button and lift the basket out of the pan.
Do not turn the basket upside down with the pan still attached to it, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.
Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch.

| Min-max amount (g)| Time (min)| Temperature (° C)| Shake| Extra information
---|---|---|---|---|---
Fries| 300-700| 10-18| 200| shake|
Homemade e fries| 300-800| 16-20| 200| shake| add 1/2 a tablespoon of oil
Frozen fish fingers| 100-400| 6-10| 200| | Use oven ready
Drumsticks| 100-500| 18-22| 180| |
Hamburger| 100-500| 13-15| 180| |
Spring rolls| 100-400| 8-10| 200| shake| Use oven ready
Cake| 300| 20-25| 160| | Use baking tin
Quiche| 300| 20-25| 160| | Use baking tin
Muffins| 300| 15-18| 200| | Use baking tin

Tips

Shaking smaller ingredients halfway during the preparation time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer within a few minutes after you’ve added the oil.
Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
Place a baking tin or oven dish in the basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and wait for the appliance to cool down.
Never immerse the device in water or any other liquid. The device is not dishwasher-proof.
Clean the pan and basket with hot water, some washing-up liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. The pan and basket are not dishwasher-proof.
If dirt is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot water with some washing-up liquid. Put the basket in the pan and let the pan and the basket soak for about 10 minutes.
Clean the appliance with a damp cloth. Never use harsh and abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool, which damages the appliance.

ENVIRONMENT

This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage at the end of its durability but must be offered at a central point for the recycling of electric and electronic domestic appliances. This symbol on the appliance, instruction manual and packaging puts your attention to this important issue. The materials used in this appliance can be recycled. By recycling used domestic appliances, you contribute an important push to the protection of our environment. Ask your local authorities for information regarding the point of recollection.
Support
You can find all available information and spare parts at www.tristar.eu!