Ardes ARFRYA02W Air Fryer Instruction Manual

**Ardes ARFRYA02W Air Fryer

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

Attention: read the precautions contained in the following booklet carefully as they provide important instructions regarding safety during installation, use and maintenance.
Important instructions to keep for further reference.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and over and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or with a lack of experience or knowledge if adequate supervision has been ensured or if they have received instructions on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the related dangers.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are over the age of 8 and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cable out of the reach of children under the age of 8.

• The appliance must not be operated by means of an external timer or with a separate remote control system.

• If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced only at the service centres authorised by the manufacturer, in order to prevent any risk.
  ATTENTION! The surfaces are prone to becoming hot during use.

• Before using the appliance for the first time clean it according to the indications in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” paragraph.

• Place the appliance with its rear side against a wall. Leave at least 12 cm of free space on the sides and above the appliance to allow for adequate ventilation.

• Keep the ventilation openings clear from obstructions.

• DO NOT PLACE the unit on hobs.

• DO NOT USE the appliance on or near combustible materials, such as tablecloths and curtains.

•  During cooking, the internal temperature of the unit reaches several hundred degrees Celsius. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, never put your hands inside the unit until it has completely cooled.

• A stream of hot steam or hot air is emitted through the door when it is opened. To avoid burns, open the oven door carefully, keeping a safe distance.

• Beware of hot steam which could escape from the appliance during operation or after opening the door.

• It is advisable to use gloves or protective devices when inserting or removing hot foods from the oven and accessories.

• Avoid food contact with the heating element at the top of the heating cavity. Pay particular attention to food that can rise.

• NEVER POUR oil into the rotating basket, into the other accessories or into the heating cavity. This could result in fire or personal injury.

• During use, DO NOT LEAVE the appliance unattended.

• If the unit emits black smoke, IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG it and wait for the smoke to clear before removing the contents from the oven.

• The appliance was built and designed to operate in domestic environments as an AIR FRYER / OVEN. As such, any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.

• This device is designed to be used at a maximum altitude of 2000m above sea level.

• The appliance can operate at 50Hz or 60Hz without adjustments.

Keep the warranty, the receipt and the instruction booklet for any further consultation.
After removing the packaging, make sure that the appliance is intact and in case of visible damage, do not use it and contact professionally qualified personnel.
Do not leave packaging within the reach of children to prevent choking hazards.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the voltage in the socket corresponds to the details indicated on the plate.
The electrical safety of this appliance is only ensured when it is connected to an effective earth system.
If the plug and socket are not compatible, have the socket replaced with a suitable type by professionally qualified personnel.
Do not use adapters or extensions that do not comply with the current safety regulations or that exceed the limits of the current carrying value.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use and make sure it is switched off.
Do not pull on the power cable or the appliance itself to take the plug out of the socket.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the observance of certain fundamental rules, in particular:

• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.
• Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance with bare feet.
• Do not leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents (rain, sun).
• Do not subject it to impacts

If there is a fault or abnormal operation of the appliance, disconnect the plug immediately, do not tamper with it and contact an authorised service centre.
If you decide not to use this type of appliance anymore, it is advisable to make it inoperative by cutting the power cable, obviously after disconnecting it from the power socket.
The appliance was built and designed to operate in domestic environments; as such, any other use is to be considered improper and therefore dangerous.
Do not use the appliance outdoors.
For safety reasons, the appliance cannot be disassembled.
During use, keep the appliance on a flat and stable surface.
Do not rest the appliance on unsuitable surfaces or on surfaces that are not heat resistant.
To avoid children coming into contact by accident with hot parts, use the appliance on high surfaces at least 85cm from the ground.
Keep the cable away from heat sources.
Do not place the appliance above or below other ovens, microwave ovens or near to gas hobs.
Do not move the appliance when it is working, when it is hot and when it contains foods or liquids.
Pay attention to the use of containers made of materials other than metal and glass (e.g. ceramic).
Do not cover the parts of the oven with metal foil as this could cause overheating.
Do not use plastic or paper containers or containers made of similar materials.
Do not insert objects through the ventilation openings.
The outside of the oven becomes very hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
This appliance is equipped with a tempered glass safety door. This glass is stronger than regular glass and more resistant to breakage. Tempered glass can in any case break. If the door has a scratch or indentation, contact the manufacturer or its after-sales service.
In case of breakage, do not put your eyes or face close to the tempered glass safety glass door.
Bulky foods or metal utensils should not be placed in the oven as they may cause a fire or a risk of electric shock.
The use of accessories not recommended or marketed by the appliance manufacturer may cause a risk of personal injury.
Check that the utensils and cooking accessories are suitable for this type of product before using them.
ATTENTION: liquids and food products must not be heated in sealed containers as they could explode.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1. External body
2. Display screen
3. Temperature adjustment knob
4. Time adjustment knob
5. Control panel
6. Interior light
7. Attachment for rotary accessories
8. Oven cavity
9. Impact
10. Double glazed door
11. Handle
12. Non-slip feet
13. Crumb collector tray
14. Grill
15. Rotary accessory fork
16. Rotisserie
17. Drip pan
18. Rotating basket
19. Function menu selection area
20. Function buttons

Technical data: see the label on the appliance.

PLATE DATA

LIGHT SOURCE FOR LIGHTING OF THE COMPARTMENT
This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
The light source has special characteristics and is intended to be used only with this fixture for compartment lighting. Do not use it for other applications.

The light source can only be replaced by qualified personnel with one with equivalent characteristics:
E14, 230VAC, MAX 25W, suitable for temperatures ≥ 200°C.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Contact with food
Only these parts are intended for contact with food, under the conditions indicated:

Parts intended for contact with food| Types of food| Maximum temperature| Maximum time of contact
---|---|---|---
Rotating basket (18)| All| 200°C| 120min
Rotisserie (16)
Grill (14)| All| 200°C| 120min
Dripping pan (17)| 90°C| 480min

• These parts can only be used with this appliance. Do not use the parts separately for other applications.
• Before using the appliance for the first time wash the parts intended for contact with food as indicated in the Maintenance section.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST USE.
Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all the packaging elements and operate the appliance empty for approximately 15 minutes at maximum temperature in a well ventilated room to eliminate odours and fumes due to any processing residues on the internal parts of the appliance.
Remove the plug from the power outlet and let the device cool down.
Before using the appliance for the first time clean it according to the indications in the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” paragraph.

COOKING MODE SELECTION

1. Switch on the device with the “Start/Pause” button (20).
   NOTE: After one minute of inactivity, the device will go into stand-by status (the display is off except for the flashing icon). To resume operation, press the Start/Pause” button (20)

2. (optional) Preheat the device by pressing the “Preheat” button (20) and adjusting the desired temperature with the relevant knob (3).

3. Insert the food inside the device with the accessories provided.
   Avoid food coming in contact with the heating element. Do not overfill containers and pay particular attention to food that increase in volume. Never use the container without the basket.
   Attention: do not pour oil or other liquids into the basket, into the other accessories and into the heating cavity; the use of oil is only permitted as indicated in the “PROGRAMS AND SETTINGS” paragraph.

Pre-set functions

1. Press the “Function” button (20) to select one of the pre-set functions. The selected function will flash on the display (2).
2. Adjust the time using the knob (4).
3. Adjust the temperature using the knob (3). For some functions it is possible to choose exclusive switching on of the upper or lower heating element by pressing the “Heat tube” button (20). It is not possible to select two different temperatures for the two zones of the device.
4. Press the “Start/Pause” button (20) to start cooking. The ON icon lights up on the display.

DURING COOKING
The display shows the selected temperature, the remaining cooking time and the program set.
Before and during cooking, the internal light can be turned on or off by pressing the “Light” button (20).

To change the temperatures, the remaining times or the function, pause the device by pressing the “Start/Pause” button (20). Modify the settings by referring to the paragraph Pre set functions.
Press the “Start/Pause (20)” button to continue cooking.

To temporarily stop cooking:
Press the “Start/Pause” button (20) to temporarily stop cooking (pause)
Press the “Start/Pause” button (20) to continue cooking.

To end the cooking program:
Press the “Start/Pause” button (20) for 3 seconds to interrupt cooking.

END OF COOKING

• Once the time has elapsed, the timer emits 10 short beeps and the appliance switches off. On the display, the ON icon will switch off while the OK icon will switch on to signal the end of cooking.

Notes:

• The appliance door can be opened at any time to check the progress of the dish.
• Consult the tables in this manual to determine the correct settings.

Tips:

• Smaller foods usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ones.
• Large quantities of food require a slightly longer cooking time than smaller quantities.
• Flipping or turning smaller sized foods during the cooking process ensures all pieces are fried evenly.
• For a crispier result, moisten the fresh potatoes with a little vegetable oil. When adding a drizzle of oil, do so just before cooking.
• Place a baking tray or ovenproof dish in the air oven when baking a cake or quiche. An ovenproof pan is also recommended when cooking crumbly or filled foods.

WARNINGS: During the cooking process, the rotating basket and other accessories will become very hot. When removing the accessories to check the progress, be sure to have a trivet or heat resistant surface nearby to place it on. Never place the rotating basket directly on a countertop or table.

FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS

| Air fryer| 200| 30| | 100-200| 5-120|
| Rotisserie| **** 150| **** 50| | **** 100-200| **** 5-120|
| Fryer| **** 60| **** 300| | **** 30-90| **** 60-480|
| Bread| 150| 30| | 100-200| 5-60|
| Leavening| 40| 30| | 30-45| 5-480|
| Defrost| 70| 60| | 30-80| 5-180|
| Heating| 60| 30| | 30-100| 5-480|
| Quick cooling| –| 20| | –| 5-60|

= heating above
= heating below
= rotisserie/ basket rotation
= ventilation

(note 1) If starting to cook when the fryer is cold, add 3 minutes to the cooking time
The following table shows the indicative information for cooking of the various foods.
The values indicated may vary according to the size of the ingredients, the quantity and type.

NOTE: When using the grill (14), the basket (15) or the rotating basket (18), place the drip pan (17) on the shelf below to prevent the cooking liquids from coming into contact with the heating elements.

OVEN FUNCTION

It is advisable not to place foods weighing more than 2kg on the trays provided.

AIR FRYER FUNCTION

CHIPS

thin frozen fries| 12-25| 200| Shake halfway through cooking or use the rotating basket
thick frozen chips| 12-25| 200| Shake halfway through cooking or use the rotating basket
fried home-made chips | 18-25| 180| Shake halfway through cooking or use the rotating basket
home-made potato wedges | 18-22| 180| Shake halfway through cooking or use the rotating basket
cubed home-made chips *| 12-25| 180| Shake halfway through cooking or use the rotating basket

1. Peel and slice the potatoes
2. Wash them thoroughly and dry them
3. Pour half a spoonful of olive oil into a basin, place the potatoes on top and mix them to season them.
4. Remove the potatoes so that the excess oil remains in the bowl. Place the potatoes in the basket. NOTE: For crispier potatoes, cut into smaller pieces or use a little more oil.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the plug from the power outlet before performing any cleaning and maintenance operation.
Clean the appliance and accessories after each use.
Only clean the device when it is cold.
Cleaning of the appliance must be carried out with a soft and slightly damp cloth.
Do not use excessively wet substances, liquids or cloths, because any infiltration could damage the appliance irreparably.

Do not use chemical solvents, abrasive sponges or abrasive products to clean the oven or accessories.
Do not use abrasive sponges to clean the appliance.
NEVER SOAK THE UNIT IN WATER.

Appliance exterior
Clean the outside of the appliance with a warm, damp cloth.

Interior Walls and Door
Clean the inside walls of the oven and the door after each use, after the appliance has completely cooled down, with a damp non-abrasive sponge. Do not leave the inside of the oven wet.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass as they can scratch the surface, causing the glass to shatter.

Grill (14), rotisserie fork (15), rotisserie (16), drip tray (17), rotating basket (18)
Wash these parts with everyday dishwashing detergents. Do not wash in the dishwasher.

Interior light.
To replace the internal bulb, contact an authorised service centre.

TROUBLESHOOTING

the device and open the door to let the internal cavity cool down for 10 minutes.
If the problem persists, contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
E2| No sensor contact.| Contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
E3| Sensor breakage.| Contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
The display does not come on|

1. The device is not connected to a power source.
2. The display screen is detached.

|

1. Make sure the device is plugged in.
2. Contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.

The interior light does not come on|

1. The light is damaged.
2. Bad contact.

| Contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
The fan does not work|

1. The fan is damaged.
2. Bad contact.

| Contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
The buttons do not respond| Malfunctioning or damaged circuit board.| Contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.
The device does not work|

1. The device is not connected to a power source.
2. The fuse has tripped.

|

1. Make sure the device is plugged in.
2. Contact a service centre authorised by the manufacturer.

DISPOSAL

PACKAGING
To respect the environment, the packaging material must be disposed of correctly, respecting separate collection.
Check the provisions of your municipality.

USER INFORMATION
“Implementation of Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)”, pertaining to reduced use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, as well as to waste disposal.
The symbol of the crossed-out wheelie bin on the equipment or on its packaging indicates that the product must be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its service life.
The user must therefore take the dismissed equipment to suitable separate collection centres for electrical and electronic waste.
For more details, please contact the appropriate local authority.
Suitable segregated collection of the equipment for subsequent recycling, treatment or environmentally-friendly disposal helps prevent damage to the environment and to human health, and encourages the re-use and/or recycling of the materials that make up the equipment.
Abusive disposal of the product by the user shall result in the application of administrative fines in accordance with the laws in force.

WARRANTY

Conditions
The warranty is valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
This warranty is valid only if it is correctly filled in and accompanied by the tax receipt proving the date of purchase.
The appliance must be delivered exclusively to our authorised Service Centre.
By warranty we mean the replacement or repair of appliance components that are faulty from the start due to manufacturing defects.
However, assistance (for a fee) is also guaranteed for products out of warranty.
The consumer is the owner of the rights applicable by the national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods; this warranty is without prejudice to those rights.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to people, animals or things resulting from improper use of the appliance and failure to comply with the instructions indicated in the appropriate instruction booklet.

Limitations
All warranty rights and all our responsibilities expire if the device has been:

• Tampered with by unauthorised personnel.
• Used, stored or transported in an inappropriate way.

In any case, loss of performance related to the aesthetics of the product or similar that does not compromise the essence of the functions is excluded from the warranty.
If, despite the careful selection of materials and our commitment to making the product you have just purchased, you find any defects, or if you need information, we recommend that you call your local dealer.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Poly Pool S.p.A. Via Sottocorna, 21/B
24020 Parre (Bérgamo) – Italia
Tel. +39 035 4104000 r.a. – Fax +39 035 702716
http://www.ardes.it – e-mail:polypool@polypool.it

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