TESLA AF501BX Air Fryer Archives User Manual

TESLA AF501BX Air Fryer Archives User Manual

AF501BX

Please read the instructions carefully before use.
Take good care of this manual for later use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The following basic precautions should always be followed:

1. This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 to 8 years. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they are continuously supervised. This appliance can be used by people 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.

2. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years

3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.

4. Cooking appliances should be positioned in a stable situation with the handles (if any) positioned to avoid spillage of the hot liquid.

5. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance.

6. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord or the appliance itself is damaged. Always make sure that the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
   If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

8. Close supervision is necessary. When any appliance is used near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

10. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.

11. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation. To disconnect, turn off the appliance, then remove the plug from wall outlet.

12. Do not place the appliance on or manufacturer, its service agent or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain. The accessible surfaces may become hot during use. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

13. Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
    Leave at least 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space on the back and sides and 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.

14. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

15. Do not let the appliance operate unattended.
    Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

16. Do not use it outdoors.

17. Do not touch the hot surfaces, use the handle. During air frying, hot steam is released through the air.
    The steam and from the air outlet openings. Also be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the basket from the appliance.

18. After using the appliance, avoid contact with the hot metal inside. Unplugged from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.

19. Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming.
    Out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the basket from the appliance.

20. For household use only.

WARRANTY

In the following cases, the guarantee according to current regulations will not be effective:
a. Any damage resulting from repairs or manipulation unauthorized by the company.
b. Any damage resulting from misuse, negligence or accident.
c. Any damage caused by natural disasters or voltage that is not declared.
d. Any damage resulting from cases of use of the machine in contexts other than those described in this manual.

CORD AND PLUG SAFETY

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If an extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least equal to the electrical rating of the appliance; and
b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not be draped over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

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KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL

See the chart for Presets that have Preheat and Turn Reminder on by default and those that have the option to toggle the settings on and off.

DISPLAY & SOUND

Swich temperature read-out
To toggle between displaying temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold TEMP / TIME.

Mute air fryer
To silence the air fryer’s beeping sound, press and hold STOP / CANCEL. Press and hold STOP / CANCEL again to turn the sound on.

NOTE
When muted, there will be quicker and fewer beeps for guided cooking prompts and when the cook time has elapsed.

PRESETS CHART

NOTE
A check mark indicates Preheat and Turn Reminder can be enabled or disabled by tapping PREHEAT / TURN REMINDER before tapping START.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

Using your air fryer
Before first use

1. Remove all packaging stickers and labels from the air fryer, including the tape securing the Pan to the unit.
2. To pull out the Basket for cleaning, remove the tape securing it into place. Secure the unit with one hand and pull the handle straight back with the other hand.
3. Thoroughly clean the Basket and Crisper Tray with hot water, some dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.

NOTE

During the first few uses, there might be a “hot plastic” smell. This is perfectly normal in new air fryers as the material is heated for the first time. It will go away after the first few uses.

WARNING!

• Do not fill the Basket with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid – this appliance works by circulating
• Do not put anything on top of the air fryer.
• Do not place the air fryer against a wall or against other appliances. It is important to leave at least 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space around the back and sides, and 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space above the air fryer to allow for proper ventilation.

Using your air fryer

1. Place the air fryer on a stable, horizontal, heat-resistant, and level surface.
2. Insert the Crisper Tray into the Basket and slide it into the air fryer.
3. Plug the air fryer into an outlet.

5. Tap the desired Preset
The Display will show the preset temperature and time.
To adjust temperature and time follow instructions.

With PREHEAT Enabled (enable before tapping START.)
6. Tap START.
The Display will show “Preheat” and the air fryer will begin preheating. Once preheated, it will beep 5 times and the Display will show “Add Food”.

CAUTION!

Basket will be hot!

7. Remove the Basket carefully, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer to automatically begin cooking.

6. Remove the Basket, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer.
7. Ensure Preheat is disabled and Tap START.

Cooking tip
Spray food with cooking oil for a crispier finish.

With TURN REMINDER Enabled (enable before tapping START)

• Halfway through the cook time, the air fryer will beep 5 times and the Display will show “Turn Food”.
• Remove the Basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
• Turn or toss the food using tongs.
• Return the Basket to the air fryer to automatically resume cooking.

NOTE

If the Basket is not removed, cooking will resume.

When your selected cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep 5 times and the Display will show “End” .

8. Remove the Basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
9. Remove food from the Basket using tongs.

• Always use caution when removing the Basket during / after cooking.

CAUTION! Carefully remove Basket – hot steam may escape!

WARNING! The Basket and food will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.

• Do not use sharp or metal utensils to avoid scratching the nonstick surface.
• Do not turn the Basket upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the Basket will leak onto the food.

Adjusting temperature and time

Cooking tip
For ideal temperature and time settings for various foods the Air Fry Cooking.

1. Tap TEMP / TIME to adjust temperature.

Tip: Press and hold + and – icons to increase and decrease temperature and time rapidly.

Stop / Cancel cooking

Tap STOP / CANCEL once to stop cooking. Tap START to resume cooking.
Removing the Basket from the air fryer during cooking will stop cooking. Returning the Basket to the air fryer will automatically resume cooking.
Tap STOP / CANCEL twice to cancel cooking.

COOKING TIPS

Air fryers perform similar to ovens, refer to oven instructions on item packaging or recipe.

• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ingredients.
• Turning or tossing food halfway through cooking time will deliver evenly browned and crispy results.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Air fryer the ingredients within a few minutes after adding the oil.
• Do not prepare foods that will produce a large amount of grease in the air fryer.
• Place a baking pan or an oven-safe dish or pan in the Basket to bake a cake or quiche or to air fry fragile or filled ingredients.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

WARNING! NEVER immerse cord, plug, or air fryer in water or any other liquid.

Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning material to clean the Basket and Crisper Tray, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

1. Clean the air fryer after every use.
2. Remove the plug from the outlet.
3. Let the air fryer cool down completely. Remove the Basket from the air fryer to cool it down quicker.
4. Clean the Basket and Crisper Tray in the dishwasher’s top rack only or with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
5. If residue is stuck to the bottom of the Basket, fill it with hot water and dish soap and let it soak.
6. Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
7. Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water, dish soap and a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.
8. Ensure the air fryer is completely dry before using.
9. Do not put anything on top of the air fryer.
10. Do not place the air fryer against a wall or against other appliances. It is important to leave at least 4 inches of free space around the back and sides, and 4 inches of free space above the air fryer to allow for proper ventilation.
11. Do not fill the basket with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid – this appliance works by circulating hot air.
12. When spraying food for a crispier finish, we recommend using regular cookinģ oil instead of cooking spray, as this may damage the nonstick coating

Storage

• Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
• Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
• Store the appliance in a clean and dry place.

Enviroment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling.
By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Comtrade Distribution d.o.o. Beograd
Bulevar Zorana Dindiéa 125i
11000 Belgrade, Serbia
+381 11 201 55 55
E mail: distribution.rs@comtrade.com
wwvv.comtradedistribution.com

Manufacturer business name: TESLA/COMTRADE DISTRIBUTION D.0.0. BEOGRAD

Manufacturer address: BULEVAR ZORANA 01N81CA 125i, 11000 BEOGRAD

WE, MANUFACTURER OF BELOW DESCRIBED PRODUCTS, HEREBY DECLARE UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THE PRODUCTS TO WHICH THIS DECLARATION RELATES:

Place and date of issue: Belgrade, 03.08.2023.

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