SIGURO SGR-AF-R550B Air Fryer Instruction Manual

SIGURO SGR-AF-R550B Air Fryer

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: SGR-AF-R550B
• Intended Use: Home cooking
• Power Supply: Properly grounded mains socket
• Age recommendation: Children 8 years of age and older

Product Usage Instructions

Safety information:

Please read the manual carefully before use and keep it for future reference.

1. This appliance is intended for use by children 8 years of age and older and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
2. Children must not play with the device.
3. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children under 8 years old.
4. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by qualified persons.
5. The appliance is not designed for operation using an external timer or remote control.
6. Use the accessories supplied with the appliance or recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Avoid immersing the appliance, power cord, plug-in water, or any other liquid.
8. Route the power cord to avoid contact with hot surfaces.

Usage:

1. Make sure the voltage indicated on the type plate matches your socket voltage before connecting the power supply plug.

2. Connect the power cable only to a properly grounded mains socket.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces; always use handles or controls and wear protective gloves.

4. Clean parts that contact food according to the manual instructions.

5. Use the appliance only for home cooking purposes.

Cleaning and Maintenance:
Follow the cleaning instructions provided in the manual to ensure proper maintenance of the appliance.

Troubleshooting:
If you encounter any issues with the product, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual for guidance on resolving common problems.

FAQ

• Q: Can children under 8 years old use the air fryer?
  A: No, children under 8 years old should be kept away from the appliance and its power supply for safety reasons.

• Q: Can I use the air fryer for commercial purposes?
  A: No, the air fryer is designed for home cooking purposes only and should not be used for commercial applications.

Translation of the operating instructions from the original language

Thank you for purchasing a SIGURO appliance. We are grateful for your trust and are pleased to introduce the device to you on the following pages and introduce you to all its functions and uses.
We believe in a fair and responsible company, and therefore we only work with suppliers who meet our strict criteria to protect the interests of employees, prevent their abuse, and fair working conditions.
If you need help with extensive maintenance or repair of the product that requires intervention in its internal parts, our authorized service is available to you at the e-mail address siguro@alza.cz or the operator on the vendor’s helpline. For your convenience, in solving any problems with the product, we have unified these contact points and the above contacts can be used in case of any complaints or post-warranty service

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read this manual carefully before use and keep it for future reference.

1. This appliance is intended for use by children 8 years of age and older and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe manner and understand the potential hazards.

2. Children must not play with the device.

3. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are 8 years old and under supervision.

4. Children under the age of 8 must be kept out of the reach of the appliance and its power supply.

5. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a dangerous situation.
   WARNING – HOT SURFACE
   The temperature of accessible surfaces may be higher when the appliance is in operation.

6. The appliance is not designed for operation using an external timer or remote control.

7. Clean the parts of the appliance that come in contact with food according to the instructions in this manual.

8. This appliance is designed for home cooking. Use it only for its intended purpose. Do not use it for commercial purposes, in an industrial or laboratory environment, or outdoors

9. Before connecting the plug of the power supply to the main socket, make sure that the voltage indicated on the type plate is the same as the voltage in your socket.

10. Connect the plug of the power cable only to a properly grounded mains socket.

11. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or controls. Always wear protective kitchen gloves when handling hot accessories.

12. Use only the accessories supplied with the appliance or recommended by the manufacturer.

13. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, its power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

14. Route the power cord so that it does not touch a hot surface. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or work surface.

15. Place the appliance on a firm, flat, and dry surface at a sufficient distance from the mains socket. Ensure sufficient free space around the appliance to ensure proper air circulation.

16. Do not place the appliance against a wall or another appliance.

17. Do not place the appliance on/near an electric or gas stove, oven or other heat source.

18. Do not install the appliance under upper kitchen cabinets, near flammable materials or objects sensitive to heat.

19. This appliance is designed to be free-standing. It must not be installed or used as a built-in or placed in a cabinet.

20. Always have the appliance properly and correctly assembled before use. Never use the appliance without the frying basket or container.

21. Before switching on the appliance, make sure that there are no foreign objects in it.

22. Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is running.

23. Never handle the appliance when it is switched on and plugged into the mains socket.

24. Be careful when carrying the appliance with hot oil or hot water.

25. Cook food in glass or metal containers that are intended for use in this type of appliance. It is forbidden to cook food in containers made of paper, cardboard, plastic, etc.

26. Do not overfill the frying basket.

27. When removing the container with the basket, be careful not to get scalded by the escaping steam, hot air or hot oil. Keep face and hands away from escaping steam and hot air.

28. Do not place any objects on top of the appliance, even when not in use. The top of the appliance is not intended for storage.

29. Be very careful when taking the container out of the fryer. The container, frying basket and food are very hot. Fat and juices drip into the container and may be very hot. Depending on the cooking time, very hot steam may escape when the container is taken out of the body of the fryer. There is a risk of serious burns.

30. Do not touch the heater while the fryer is running. There is a risk of serious burns.

31. Hot steam may escape from the vents during hot air frying. Keep your hands and face away from the vents. There is a risk of scalding from hot steam.

32. Do not cover any accessories or food with aluminum foil or similar material. There is a risk of the appliance overheating.

33. Do not put in large pieces of food, food in aluminum foil, or other metal packaging. There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

34. The appliance is equipped with a safety fuse that automatically interrupts the operation of the appliance when you take the container out.

35. Do not cover the ventilation holes. There is a risk of the appliance overheating.

36. You can switch the appliance off by pressing the on/off button. You can switch the appliance off even when it is running.

37. Switch off and unplug the appliance when not in use, if it stays unattended, before cleaning, moving or storing. Always allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning, moving, or storing it.

38. Do not use metal scouring pads for cleaning, as pieces of metal can cause a short circuit and electric shock.

39. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged, fell, does not work properly
    or the power cable or plug is damaged. Do not use the appliance with damaged accessories. Entrust the repair to an authorized service center only. The appliance does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user. All repairs, adjustments or other than normal maintenance may only be carried out by a qualified authorized service person.

40. If you notice smoke coming out of the appliance, immediately switch the appliance off and unplug it. Wait for the smoke to stop coming out before you take the container out of the appliance.

41. You can store the supplied accessories in the appliance. Do not store other objects in the appliance.

42. Store the appliance in a well-ventilated place, out of the reach of children and pets. Make sure the appliance is unplugged before storing.

Overview

1. Air supply

2. Control panel and display

3. Body of the fryer

4. Removable container

5. Anti-slip feet

6. Button to release the frying basket from the container 7 Handle

7. Frying basket
   Control panel

8. Automatic cooking program icons

9. TIME buttons: setting the cooking time

10. M button: selecting the automatic cooking program 12 Display

11. button to switch the fryer on/off

12. Cooking time

13. TEMP buttons: setting the temperature

14. Temperature light indicator

15. light indicator of the fryer running

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

USE

Before first use

• Remove the appliance and its accessories from the packaging. Before disposing of the packaging, be sure to remove all components. Check the appliance and accessories for damage.
• Wipe the outer surface of the appliance with a soft and dry sponge.
• Wash the accessories in warm water with a little washing-up liquid. Rinse and wipe dry.

Location
Place the hot air fryer on a firm, level and heat-resistant surface at a sufficient distance from the mains socket. Make sure that there is sufficient free space around it for proper circulation and removal of excess heat (at least 15 cm). Check that it is placed at a safe distance from flammable materials or objects.

Switching on for the first time

• Before first use, we recommend switching the empty fryer on for around 20 minutes to remove any grease left over after manufacture and to remove the unpleasant smell of a new appliance.
• During this time, you may notice faint smoke and mild unpleasant smell. It is a normal occurrence that does not affect the correct operation of the appliance. Ventilate the room properly afterward.

Warning:
When carrying the fryer, make sure to hold it safely from the bottom. Never carry the appliance by the handle.

Using the fryer

1. Place the hot air fryer on a firm, level and heat-resistant surface at a sufficient distance from the mains socket.

2. Hold the container by the handle and take it, together with the frying basket, out of the body of the fryer.

3. Put the food you want to cook in the frying basket.
   Warning:
   Do not overfill the frying basket. Always use the amount of food recom-mended for the respective type of cooking.

4. Insert the container with the frying basket into the body of the fryer.
   Warning:
   Do not use the fryer without a properly installed container and the frying basket inside.

5. Plug the appliance into the socket and the button will light up red.

6. Press the button and the display will show the default temperature of 190 °C and the default cooking time of 15 minutes.

7. Use the Time up/down buttons to set the required cooking time. Each pressing increases/decreases the cooking time by 1 minute. Press and hold to speed up the setting. More information in the table below.

8. Use the Temp up/down buttons to set the required temperature. Each pressing increases/decreases the temperature by 5 °C. Press and hold to speed up the setting. More information in the table below.

9. Press the button and the fryer starts running. The light indicator will flash, indicating the fryer is running.

10. The cooking time countdown commences.

11. While the fryer is running, there will be also a periodic sound alert indicating that the set temperature has been reached, and the heater turns off. If the temperature decreases, the heater turns on and the sound alert sounds again when the set temperature is reached. You may notice several sound alerts during cooking indicating that the fryer maintains the set temperature.

12. Juice and fat will drip into the container during cooking. Be careful when taking the container out of the body of the fryer as juice and fat are very hot.

13. Some food require you to stir or turn it about halfway through cooking. Hold the container by the handle and very carefully take it, together with the frying basket, out of the body of the fryer. The fryer operation was interrupted. Stir the food and insert it back into the body of the fryer. The fryer resumes operation automatically.
    Note:
    The rapid air heating technology constantly heats the air inside the fryer, therefore taking the container out for a short time does not affect the cooking process.

14. Once the cooking process is completed, a sound alert sounds five times and the fryer switches to standby mode.

15. Hold the container by the handle and very carefully take it, together with the frying basket, out of the body of the fryer. Place the container to a heat-resistant pad.

16. Check that the food is properly cooked. If it is not yet cooked enough, insert the container with the frying basket into the body of the fryer and set the required cooking time and temperature.
    Note:
    You can cancel the cooking at any time by pressing the button. The button will light up red but the fan will continue to operate for about 15 seconds to cool the fryer down before switching off.
    Warning:
    When the cooking is complete, the container, the frying basket and the food will be very hot. Depending on the cooking time, very hot steam may escape when the container is taken out of the body of the fryer. Be very careful to avoid burns or scalds. Always wear kitchen gloves.

17. In order to take the frying basket out of the container, move the cover of the button to release the frying basket and press the button. Now you can take the frying basket out of the container.
    Warning:
    Do not use the button to release the frying basket unless the container is placed on firm, flat and heat-resistant surface. There is hot oil or juice in the container which might cause serious scalds in case of the container overturning.

18. Empty the food from the frying basket. Always hold the frying basket by its handle and wear kitchen gloves. Use kitchen tongs to take out larger pieces of food. Use wooden, plastic or metal kitchen utensils with plastic ends. Do not use all-metal utensils as these may scratch the non-stick surface.

19. If you won’t use the fryer anymore, unplug the power cord from the mains outlet and let the fryer cool down completely before cleaning it.

Cooking time and manual cooking temperature table

Food| Weight| Cooking time| Tempera- ture| Turning the food over| Note
---|---|---|---|---|---
Thin French fries (fro- zen)| 300–700 g| 9–16 min| 200 °C| Yes|
Thick French fries (frozen)| 300–700 g| 11–20 min| 200 °C| Yes|
Homemade French fries (fresh)| 300–800 g| 16–20 min| 200 °C| Yes| Drizzle ½ spoon of oil on the food.
Homemade potato wedges

(fresh)

| 300–800 g| 18–22 min| 180 °C| Yes| Drizzle ½ spoon of oil on the food.
Cake/pie| 300 g| 20–25 min| 160 °C| No| Use a cake tin.
Muffin| 300 g| 15–18 min| 200 °C| No| Use a muf-

fin tin.

Steak| 200–500 g| 8–12 min| 180 °C| No|
Pork slices| 200–500 g| 10–14 min| 180 °C| No|
Chicken drumsticks| 200–500 g| 18–20 min| 180 °C| No|
Chicken breast| 200–500 g| 10–15 min| 180 °C| No|

Note:
The above cooking times and temperatures are indicative and may differ based on the country of origin, size, shape or brand of food. Always adapt the cooking time and temperature to the current state of the food.

Automatic cooking programs
The hot air fryer is equipped with seven automatic cooking programs.

1. Carry out steps 1 to 6 of the above chapter, “Using the fryer”.

2. Choose the automatic cooking program by repeatedly pressing the M button. Each time you press, the corresponding automatic cooking symbol shows on the display. Each automatic cooking program has a default cooking time and temperature – see more in the table below.

3. Press the Temp up/down buttons to change the default temperature and press the Time up/down buttons to change the cooking time.
   Note:
   You can change the cooking time and temperature in the same manner even if the fryer is running. However, if you need to change the automatic cooking program, it is necessary to turn the fryer off by pressing the button and choose the automatic cooking program again.

4. Press the button and the fryer starts running. The light indicator will flash, indicating the fryer is running
   Note:
   If you press the button before setting the cooking time and temperature, the fryer starts running in the default configuration (190 °C, 15 minutes) and you will be able to change the cooking time and temperature after turning the fryer on in the same manner as described in points 2 a 3 above

Automatic cooking program table

Tips and advice

• The hot air fryer can be used to cook the same dishes as a traditional oven.
• Stir any smaller pieces halfway through cooking for optimal results of cooking. This ensures that the food is cooked evenly.
• You have to adjust the cooking time to the amount of food. The higher the amount of food, the longer cooking time is required. And the other way around.
• Some food may stick to the frying basket during cooking. Therefore we recommend spraying the frying basket with high smoke point cooking oil and then putting the food inside.
• Do not use the fryer to cook food with a high-fat content (e.g. sausages) as this may cause fire.
• You can get crispy French fries by sprinkling a little vegetable oil over them.
• When cooking French fries, the recommended amount is 500 g.
• Dough purchased at the store requires less cooking time than homemade dough.
• Use cooking tins when cooking pies, cakes, salty pies (quiches) or crisp food.
• You can use the hot air fridge to heat food, as well. Set the temperature to 150 °C and the cooking time to 10 minutes.
  Warning:
  Do not pour oil or other liquids into the container. There is a risk of ignition.

Homemade French fries

1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into French fries of the same size.
2. Rinse the French fries properly and dry them with a paper towel.
3. Pour ½ cooking oil into a large bowl and add the French fries. Carefully dip the French fries in the oil.
4. Empty the French fries into a colander and let them drain.
5. Place them into the frying basket and fry them.

Note:
It is important to properly dry the French fries before dipping them in the oil and let them drain before frying. Only in this way you can achieve the crispy effect.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket and allow it to cool down completely before cleaning or any maintenance. Clean the hot air fryer after each use.

Warning:

• Never immerse the appliance, power cord or plug in water or other liquids.
• Do not use plastic or metal scrapers, harsh cleaners, chemicals, petrol, solvents or other similar substances to clean any parts of the appliance. The surface finish could be seriously damaged.

Container and frying basket

• Wash the container, and the frying basket in warm water with a little washing-up liquid. Rinse and wipe dry.
• If any food sticks to the frying basket, pour a warm water with a washing-up liquid into the container and place the frying basket inside. Let it work for about 10 minutes and then clean.

Fryer interior space
Wipe the interior with a soft, slightly damp sponge. Dry it with a paper towel. Use a soft brush to remove dirt from the heater.

Fryer outer surface

• Wipe the outer surface of the fryer with a soft, slightly damp sponge. Wipe dry.
• Make sure the water does not enter the fryer through the vents.

Warning:
No part of the hot air fryer is dishwasher safe.

Storage

• Before storing, make sure that the appliance and its accessories are cool and clean.
• Store the appliance and its accessories in a dry and well-ventilated place out of the reach of children or pets.
• Do not place any objects on the appliance.

TROUBLESHOOTING

properly plugged into the socket.
The cooking time is not set.| Set the required cooking time or choose an auto- matic cooking program.
The container is not placed correctly in the fryer.| Place the container correctly in the fryer.
Food is not cooked enough.| There is too much food in the frying basket.| Cook the food in smaller portions.
The set temperature is too low.| Adjust the temperature.
The cooking time is too short.| Increase the cooking time.
Pre-fried food is not crispy.| Pre-fried food is suitable for cooking in a traditional fryer.| Use pre-fried food intended for cooking in a traditional oven and sprinkle a little cooking oil over it.
The container cannot be placed in the fryer.| There is too much food in the frying basket.| Remove some of the food. Do not overfill the frying basket.
The frying basket is not placed correctly in the container.| Place the frying basket correctly in the container.
Problem| Cause| Solution
---|---|---
White smoke comes out of the fryer.| During cooking, food with a high fat content releases a large amount of fat which overheats and burns, causing the white smoke.| We do not recommend us- ing the fryer to cook food with a high fat content.
There are residues of fat from previous cooking in the container.| Clean both the container and the frying basket properly after each use.
French fries are not fried evenly.| You have used the wrong potato type.| Use strong Type A or Type B potatoes.
You did not rinse the French fries enough, so the excess starch was not removed.| Properly rinse fresh French fries before frying.
French fries are not crispy enough.| Crispiness of the French fries depends on the amount of oil used to

sprinkle and their content of water.

| Properly dry the French fries before sprinkling

the oil over them. Cut the potatoes into thin French fries. Add a small amount

of oil for the French fries to be properly crispy.

If the problem is not listed in the table above or if the problem persists, switch off the appliance, disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet, and contact an authorized service center.

DISPOSAL

• The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service provider, or the shop where you purchased the item.
• This product meets all of the related basic EU regulation requirements. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available on www.alzashop.com/doc.
• This product sold in the European Union meets the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS).

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