T-fal Air Fryer Essential Instruction Manual

T-fal Air Fryer Essential

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse or partially immerse the cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• To disconnect, turn the product to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION

• This appliance is intended to be used in households only. It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply to:
• 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.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.
• Clean removable parts with a nonabrasive sponge and dishwashing liquid.
• Clean the inside and the outside of the appliance with a damp sponge or cloth. Please refer to the «Cleaning» section of the instructions for use.
• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of 4000 m.

Do

• Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them safe.
• Remove all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers from your appliance before use. Be sure to also remove any materials from underneath the removable bowl (depending on the model).
• Check that the voltage of your mains network corresponds to the voltage given on the rating plate on the appliance (alternative current).
• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved Service Centre.
• Use the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes.
• Always unplug your appliance: after use, to move it, or to clean it.
• In the event of a fire, unplug the appliance and smother the flames using a damp tea towel.
• To avoid damaging your appliance, please ensure that you follow the recipes in the instructions and at www.t-fal.ca; make sure that you use the right amount of ingredients.
• Place the appliance at a minimum of 20 cm from a wall.

Do not

• Do not use the appliance if it or the power cord is damaged or if it has fallen and has visible damage or appears to be working abnormally. If this occurs, the appliance must be sent to an Approved Service Centre.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you nevertheless decide to do so, under your own responsibility, use an extension lead that is in good condition and compliant with the power of the appliance.
• Do not let the power cord dangle.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cord.
• Never move the appliance when it still contains hot food.
• Never operate your appliance when empty.
• Do not switch on the appliance near to flammable materials (blinds, curtains…). or close to an external heat source (gas stove, hot plate, etc.).
• Do not store any inflammable products close to or underneath the furniture unit where the appliance is located.
• Never take the appliance apart yourself.
• Do not immerse the product in water.
• Do not use any powerful cleaning products (notably soda-based strippers), brillo pads, or scourers.
• Do not store your appliance outside. Store it in a dry and well-ventilated area.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

1. Insert the plug into the socket, so that the voltage matches the voltage indicated on the rating plate. Be careful when using the appliance.
2. Remove the basket from the Air Fryer.
3. Add the food to the basket.
4. Return the basket to the Air Fryer.
5. Turn the temperature control knob to set the required temperature. See the ‘Cooking Guide’ section to determine the correct temperature.
6. Turn the timer to the required time. Refer to the Cooking Guide section to determine the correct time.
7. When you hear the timer whistle, the allocated preparation time has run out. Remove the basket from the appliance and place it on a flat and heat-resistant surface.
8. Do not rotate the basket to remove the food, since any excess oil collected at the
9. Use a pair of tongs to remove food from the pan.

About the product

DESCRIPTION

1. Basket
2. Basket handle
3. Heating up light
4. Ready light
5. Temperature control knob (175 to 390°F / 80 to 200°C)
6. Timer (0-60 min) / ‘On’ knob
7. Removable grid
8. Top cover
9. Air vent
10. Main power cable

BEFORE FIRST USE

Online recipes at www.t-fal.ca help you get to know the appliance.

1. Remove all packaging material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
3. Thoroughly clean the bowl and the removable grid with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. Air Fryer works by producing hot air. Do not fill the bowl with oil or frying fat.

PREPARING FOR USE

1. Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes.
2. Do not fill the bowl with oil or any other liquid.
   • Do not put anything on top of the appliance. This disrupts the airflow and affects the hot air frying result.

USING THE APPLIANCE

Air Fryer can cook a large range of recipes. Cooking times for the main foods are given in the section ‘Cooking Guide’.

1. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical socket.
2. Carefully pull the bowl out of the Air Fryer.
3. Place the food in the bowl.
   • Note: Never fill the bowl beyond the MAX level mark or exceed the maximum amount indicated in the table (see into section ‘Cooking Guide’), as this could affect the quality of the end result.
4. Slide the bowl back into the Air Fryer.
   • Caution: Do not touch the bowl during use and for some time after use, as it gets very hot. Only hold the bowl by the handle.
5. Move the temperature control knob to the required temperature. See section ‘Cooking Guide’ to select the right temperature.
6. Select the required cooking time (see section ‘Cooking Guide’).
7. To switch on the appliance, turn the timer knob to the required cooking time.
   • Add 3 minutes to the cooking time stated in the tables on pages 7 and 8 when using the appliance from cold.
   • To set a short time, turn the timer knob until 10 minutes and then go back to the desired time.
   • Note: If you want, you can also let the appliance preheat without any food inside. In this case, turn the timer knob to more than 3 minutes and wait until the heating-up light goes out (after approx. 3 minutes). Then fill the bowl and turn the timer knob to the required cooking time (see Cooking Guide for timings).
   • The ready light will turn green, indicating the appliance is hot.
   • The timer starts counting down the set cooking time.
   • The heating-up light goes on.
   • During the hot air frying process, the heating-up light goes on and off from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is switched on and off to thermostatically maintain the set temperature.
8. Excess oil from the food is collected in the bottom of the bowl.
9. Some foods require shaking halfway through the cooking time (see section ‘Cooking Guide’). To shake the food, pull the bowl out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the bowl back into the Air Fryer.
   • Tip: You can set the timer to half of the cooking time, and when the timer sounds shake the ingredients. Then set the timer again for the remaining cooking time.
10. When you hear the timer sound, the cooking time set has finished. Pull the bowl out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
    • Note: You can also switch off the appliance manually. To do this, turn the timer control knob to 0.
11. Check if the food is ready.
    • If the food is not ready yet, simply slide the bowl back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
12. When the food is cooked, take out the bowl. To remove food, use a pair of tongs to lift the food out of the bowl.
    • Caution: When you turn the bowl, be careful of any excess oil collected at the bottom of the bowl that may leak onto the food and of the grid may fall down.
    • After hot air frying, the bowl, the grid and the food are very hot. Depending on the type of food cooked in the Air Fryer, be careful as steam may escape from the bowl. Caution: Never turn the bowl upside-down, as the removable grid and hot oil could fall down.
13. When a batch of food is ready, the Air Fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch of food.
14. Note: You can also turn off the appliance manually by turning the timer knob to zero (anti-clockwise).

COOKING GUIDE

• The table below helps you to select the basic settings for the food you want to prepare.
• Note: The cooking times below are only a guide and may vary according to the variety and batch of foods used. For other foods the size, shape and brand may affect results.
• Therefore, you may need to adjust the cooking time slightly.

 | Min. and max. quantity (lb/g)| Time (min.)| Temperature (°F/°C)| Shake*| Additional information
---|---|---|---|---|---
Potatoes and french fries
Thin frozen fries| 0.65-1.3 lb /

300-600 g

| 20-30 min| 350°F / 180°C| Yes|
Frozen potato slices| 0.65-1.3 lb /

300-600 g

| 30-40 min| 350°F / 180°C| Yes| Add 1 tablespoon of oil
Beef and poultry
Steak| 0.2-0.7 lb /

100-320 g

| 9-17 min| 350°F / 180°C|  |
Meatballs| 0.7 lb / 320 g| 8-12 min| 350°F / 180°C|  |
Chicken breast| 0.2-0.8 lb /

100-380 g

| 12-25 min| 350°F / 180°C|  |
Fish
Salmon fillet| 0.55 lb / 270 g| 15-17 min| 280°F / 140°C|  | Use the pan without the rack.
Sandwiches
Frozen breaded chicken pieces| 0.4-0.95 lb /

200-450 g

| 20-25 min| 390°F / 200°C|  |
Frozen chicken wings| 0.45lb / 220g (6 pieces)| 16-20 min| 390°F / 200°C|  |
Frozen breaded cheese sticks| 0.2lb / 110g (3 pieces)| 8-15 min| 350°F / 180°C|  |
Frozen onion rings| 0.35lb / 180g (6-7 pieces)| 8-10 min| 390°F / 200°C| Yes|
Baking
Muffins| 3 x 0.2lb / 3 x 100g| 30 min| 350°F / 180°C|  | Use oven dish**

TIPS

• Smaller foods usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger size foods.
• A larger amount of food only requires a slightly longer cooking time, a smaller amount of food only requires a slightly shorter cooking time.
• Shaking smaller size foods halfway through the cooking time improves the end result and can help prevent uneven cooking.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. After adding a spoon of oil, fry the potatoes within a few minutes.
• Do not cook extremely greasy foods in the Air Fryer.
• Snacks that can be cooked in an oven can also be cooked in the Air Fryer.
• The optimal recommended quantity for cooking fries is 1.3 lbs / 600 grams.
• Use ready made puff and shortcrust pastry to make filled snacks quickly and easily.
• Place an oven dish in the Air Fryer bowl if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
• You can use an oven dish in silicon, stainless steel, aluminium, terracotta.
• You can also use the Air Fryer to reheat food. To reheat food, set the temperature to 320°F / 160°C for up to 10 minutes.
• When you use mixtures that rise (such as with cake, quiche or muffins) the oven dish should not be filled more than halfway.

MAKING HOME-MADE CHIPS

• For the best results, we advise to use frozen chips. If you want to make home-made chips, follow the steps below.

1. Choose a variety of potato recommended for making chips. Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal thickness chips.
2. Soak the potato chips in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes, drain them and dry them with a clean, highly absorbent tea towel. Then pat with paper kitchen towel. The chips must be thoroughly dry before cooking.
3. Pour ½ tablespoon of oil (vegetable, sunflower or olive) in a dry bowl, put the chips on top and mix until they are coated with oil.
4. Remove the chips from the bowl with your fingers or a kitchen utensil so that any excess oil stays behind in the bowl.
   • Note: Do not tip the container of oil coated chips directly into the bowl in one go, otherwise excess oil will end up at the bottom of the bowl.
5. Fry the chips according to the instructions in the section Cooking guide.

CLEANING

• Clean the appliance after every use.
• The bowl and the grid have a non-stick coating. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as this may damage the nonstick coating.

1. Remove the main plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
   • Note: Remove the bowl to let the Air Fryer cool down more quickly.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
3. Clean the bowl and grid with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
   • You can use a degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt.
   • Tip: If dirt is stuck at the bottom of the bowl and the grid, fill them with hot water and some washing-up liquid. Let the bowl and the grid soak for approximately 10 minutes. Then rinse clean and dry.
4. Wipe inside of the appliance with hot water and a damp cloth.
5. Clean the heating element with a dry, cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
6. Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

STORAGE

1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
2. Make sure all parts are clean and dry.

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE

• If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit the T-fal website at www.t-fal.ca or contact the T-fal Consumer Care Centre in your country.
• You can find the phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet.
• If there is no Consumer
• Care Centre in your country, go to your local T-fal dealer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• If you encounter problems with the appliance, visit www.t-fal.ca for a list of frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.

Connect the mains plug to a wall socket.
You have not set the timer.| To turn on the appliance, turn the timer knob to the preparation time required.
The bowl is not put well in the Air Fryer.| Make sure the bowl is put inside the Air Fryer completely.
The foods fried with the Air Fryer are not well cooked.| There is too much food in the basket.| Put small portions of ingredients in the basket. Small portions will fry uniformly.
The set temperature is low.| Turn the temperature control knob to the required temperature setting (see “Cooking Guide” section in the “Using the appliance” chapter).
The ingredients are not fried evenly in the Air Fryer.| Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through preparation.| Ingredients that are left on top of each other or set across each other (e.g. french fries) need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. See the “Cooking Guide” section in the “Using the appliance” chapter.
Fried snacks are not crispy when they leave the Air Fryer.| Foods were meant for a traditional fryer.| Cook snacks in the oven or apply a little oil to the snacks to get a crispy result.
I can’t slide the basket correctly into the appliance.| There are too many ingredients in the basket.| Do not fill the basket above the maximum level indicated.
White smoke is emitted from the basket.| You are cooking fatty ingredients.| When you fry fatty foods in the Air Fryer, a large amount of oil will seep into the basket. The oil produces white smoke and the basket can become hotter than normal. This does not affect the appliance or the final result.
The basket still has grease residue from previous uses.| White smoke is caused by hot fat inside the basket. Be sure to properly clean the basket before each use.
Problem| Possible cause| Solution
---|---|---
French fries do not fry evenly in the Air Fryer.| The right type of potato was not used.| Use fresh potatoes and make sure they remain firm during cooking.
The sliced potatoes were not properly rinsed before frying.| Rinse the sliced potatoes to remove excess starch.
French fries are not crispy when they leave the Air Fryer.| The crispness of French fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the potatoes.| Be sure to dry the sliced potatoes properly before adding the oil.
Cut the potatoes into a smaller size to get a more crispy result.
Add some oil to get a more crispy result.

TEFAL/T-FAL* INTERNATIONAL LIMITED GUARANTEE

www.tefal.com

• This product is repairable by TEFAL/T-FAL*, during and after the guarantee period.
• Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally available, as described on the TEFAL/T-FAL internet site www.tefal.com

The Guarantee

• TEFAL/T-FAL guarantees this product against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship during the guarantee period within those countries*** as stated in the attached country list, starting from the initial date of purchase or delivery date.
• The international manufacturer’s guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labour.
• At TEFAL/T-FAL’s choice, an equivalent or superior replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. TEFAL/T-FAL’s sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions

• TEFAL/T-FAL shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. The product can be taken directly in person or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method of postage), to a TEFAL/T-FAL authorised service centre.
• Full address details for each country’s authorised service centres are listed on TEFAL/T-FAL website (www.tefal.com) or by calling the appropriate consumer Service centre set out in the attached country list.
• In order to offer the best possible after-sales service and constantly improve customer satisfaction, TEFAL/T-FAL may send a satisfaction survey to all customers who have had their product repaired or exchanged in a TEFAL/T-FAL authorised service centre.
• This guarantee applies only for products purchased and used for domestic purposes and will not cover any damage which occurs as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow TEFAL/T-FAL instructions, or a modification or unauthorised repair of the product, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier.
• It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, or the following:
• using the wrong type of water or consumable
• mechanical damages, overloading
• ingress of water, dust or insects into the product (excluding appliances with features specifically designed for insects)
• damage as a result of lightning or power surges
• scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)
• accidents including fire, flood, etc
• damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product
• professional or commercial use
• damages or poor results specifically due to wrong voltage or frequency as stamped on the product ID or specification

Consumer Statutory Rights

• This international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee does not affect the Statutory Rights a consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Country to Country. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.
• Where a product purchased in a listed country and then used in another listed country, the international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee duration is the period for the country of usage, even if the product was purchased in a listed country with a longer guarantee duration. The repair process may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by TEFAL/T-FAL in the country of usage. If the product is not repairable in the new country of usage, the international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar or alternative product at similar cost, where possible.
• TEFAL household appliances appear under the T-FAL brand in some territories like America and Japan. TEFAL/T-FAL are registered trademarks of Groupe SEB.
  Please keep this document for your reference should you wish to make a claim under the guarantee.

For Australia only:

• Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
• You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
• For India only: Your Tefal product is guaranteed for 2 years. The guarantee covers exclusively the repair of a defective product, but at TEFAL’s choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. It is mandatory that the consumer, to have his product repaired, has to log a service request on the dedicated Smartphone application TEFAL SERVICE APP or by calling TEFAL Consumer Care Center at 1860-200-1232, Opening hours Mon-Sat 09 AM to 06 PM. Products returned by Post will not be covered by the guarantee. As a proof of purchase consumer needs to provide both this stamped guarantee card and cash memo.

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