kogan KA65LKNFRYA 6.5L XL Air Fryer User Guide

USER GUIDE
6.5L XL AIR FRYER
KA65LKNFRYA

KA65LKNFRYA 6.5L XL Air Fryer

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good working order.
If the product, power cord or plug shows any signs of damage: cease use immediately, unplug and contact help.Kogan.com for support.

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

• All users of this appliance must read and understand all instructions and safety notes before operating or cleaning this appliance. Retain this user guide for future reference.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use handles or knobs.

• To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs or the appliance in water or other liquids.

• 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 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.

• Unplug the appliance from the electrical 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. Cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by or supplied by Kogan.com may may cause injuries.

• Do not use outdoors.

• This appliance is intended for household use only.

• Do not let the cord hang over edge of a 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 both the time control and temperature control dials to positions. Then remove the plug from the electrical outlet.

• Do not use this appliance for anything other than intended use.

• Ensure the frying basket is locked into the front of the drawer both frying basket handle tabs must be fully inserted into the slots on the top of the basket drawer.

• Always make sure the frying basket drawer is fully closed, with the frying basket handle locked securely in the drawer, while Air Fryer is in operation.

WARNING : Air Fryer will not operate unless frying basket drawer is fully closed.

Caution : After air frying, the frying basket, frying basket drawer and the cooked foods are hot. Extreme caution must be used when handling.
Caution: This appliance generates heat and steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons or damage to property.
Caution: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.

• The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 220-240V AC electrical outlet only.
• If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, cease use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for support. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
• Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
• Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the risk of electric shock and choking.
• Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area.
• Do not obstruct the air outlet on the back side and the air inlet on the top of the Air Fryer with any objects.
• Keep appliance at least 10cm away from walls or other objects during operation.
• Always use the handle when opening the frying basket drawer.
• Do not replace the empty frying basket drawer (without the frying basket) into the Air Fryer body. Check to ensure the frying basket is locked in position in the drawer.
• Never move a hot Air Fryer or an Air Fryer containing hot food. Allow to cool before moving.
• The provided short power-supply cord should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product. Always plug directly into a wall outlet.

WARNING: After air frying, make sure to place the frying basket drawer on a flat, heat-resistant surface before pressing the basket release button.
Under- or over-filling the frying basket may damage the Air Fryer and could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: To prevent plasticizes (solvent) from damaging the finish of the countertop or tabletop, place non-plastic heat resistant coasters or place mats between the appliance and the countertop or tabletop. Failure to do so may damage your countertop.
CAUTION: If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

OVERVIEW

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Your Air Fryer is shipped with the frying basket locked into the drawer, inside the Air Fryer body. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open the frying basket drawer; then remove the drawer from the machine and place it on a flat, clean work area.
2. Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the Air Fryer. Check that there is no packaging underneath and around the frying basket and drawer.
3. Wash the frying basket and drawer in hot, soapy water.
4. Do not immerse the Air Fryer body in water. Wipe the Air Fryer body with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.
5. Replace the clean frying basket into the frying basket drawer.

OPERATION

WARNING: This appliance should not be used to boil water.
Notes:
During first use, the Air Fryer may emit a slight odour and/or smoke. This is normal.
Control Dials
Temperature Control Dial:

• Select the cooking temperature from 140°C to 200°C. Temperature can be adjusted at any time.
• The heat indicator will illuminate green once the set temperature has been reached.
  Note: The heat indicator light and heating element cycle on and off to maintain the selected temperature.

Time Control Dial:

• Once the timer has been set (up to 30mins), the power indicator will turn red to show the air fryer is powered on.
• To ensure even cooking and browning, halfway through the cooking time, open the frying basket drawer. Check, turn, or vigorously shake the foods in the frying basket.

Important : When you remove the drawer from the Air Fryer body, the Air Fryer and power indicator will turn off. The timer will continue to count down when the drawer is opened.

• Heating will resume once the drawer is replaced.
• The Air Fryer keep when the set time has reached 0 . The Air Fryer will turn off automatically. Both the power and heat indicators will turn off.

Important : When you are finished using the Air Fryer, turn the temperature control dial to “MIN” and the timer control dial to “0”.Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use.

Using the Air Fryer

1. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area, close to an electrical outlet.

2. Plug the cord into the electrical outlet.

3. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open the frying basket drawer, then remove the drawer and place on a flat, clean surface.

4. Place food into the frying basket. Do not overfill the basket with food. To ensure proper cooking and circulation, never fill any frying basket more than 1/2 full.

5. Insert the frying basket drawer into the front of the Air Fryer. Always ensure the frying basket drawer is fully closed.

6. Select the desired temperature (140°C – 200°C).

7. Select the desired cooking time. The power indicator will illuminate, and the Air Fryer will begin heating.
   Note: Add an additional 5 minutes to preheat if the Air Fryer is cold.
   Important: The Air Fryer will not heat if the cooking time has not been set.
   Warning: Air Fryer will not begin cooking, until frying basket drawer is fully closed.

8. The heat indicator will turn on when set temperature is reached.
   Note: During operation, the heat indicator will cycle on and off as the cooking temperature is maintained.

9. To assure even cooking/browning, open the basket drawer halfway through the cooking process and check. Remove the frying basket drawer to turn or shake foods. Once cooking complete, return the frying basket drawer. Adjust the temperature if needed. The timer will continue to count down when the drawer is opened, but the Air Fryer will stop heating until the drawer is replaced.
   Caution: Ensure the frying basket is in the locked position when shaking foods. To avoid damage to persons or personal property, do not press the basket release button while shaking the frying basket.
   WARNING : Extreme caution must be used when handling the hot frying basket and drawer. Avoid escaping steam from the frying basket and the food.
   Caution: Always use oven mitts when handling the hot air fryer basket.
   Caution: Hot oil can collect at the base of the drawer. To avoid risk of burns or personal injury or to avoid oil from contaminating air fried foods, always unlock and remove the frying basket from the drawer before emptying. Never turn the drawer upside down with the frying basket attached.

10. The Air Fryer can be turned off at any time by turning the timer dial to “0 “.

11. A beep will sound when the set time has expired. The Air Fryer will automatically turn off. Both the indicators will turn off.

12. Shake the frying basket drawer vigorously and check food for browning and doneness. If additional air frying is needed, adjust temperature (if necessary) and set timer for 5-minute increments until fully cooked.  .

13. Allow cooked food to rest for 5-10 seconds before removing basket drawer from Air Fryer or food from frying basket.

14. When cooking is finished, remove the drawer from the air fryer and place on a flat, heat resistant surface. Then remove the frying basket from the drawer.

15. Remove food and promptly return the frying basket to the drawer and lock into place. Continue with subsequent batches, if any.
    Note: When the next batch of food is ready, the Air Fryer will quickly re-heat.

16. When all cooking is completed, turn both the temperature control dial and the timer dial to MIN and 0 . Both indicators will turn off.

17. Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use.

Tips:

• Olive oil spray or vegetable oil works well for air frying.
• It is recommended to lower the recipe baking temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking time by 30% to 50% depending on the food and amount.
• Do not overfill the frying basket with food. Never fill any frying basket more than 1/2 full.
• For best results, some foods need to be shaken vigorously or turned over halfway through cooking.

Cooking Guide

WARNING : Always use a meat thermometer to ensure that meat, poultry and fish are cooked thoroughly before eating.

The following chart is intended as a guide only. The quantity of food air fried at one time, the thickness or density of the food and whether the food is fresh, thawed or frozen may alter the total cooking time necessary.

1. To assure even cooking/browning, open the frying basket drawer halfway through the cooking. Check, turn or vigorously shake foods in the frying basket. This chart lists average total air frying time, the time at which some action is  required and what action is to be taken for best results.
2. Remember, frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality. Adjust air frying temperatures and times as necessary to suit your taste.

Note : Unless food is pre-packaged and pre-oiled, for browned and crispy results, all foods should be lightly oiled before air frying.

• Oil may be sprayed or brushed onto foods.
• Spray oils work well as oil is evenly distributed and smaller quantities of oil are needed.
• To ensure crispy results, make sure foods is dried before adding oil.
• Cut pieces smaller to create more surface area for crispier results.
• Add an additional 5 minutes to the AIR FRY TIME to allow the Air Fryer to preheat.

Cooking Chart
The table below will help you select the correct temperature and time for best results. As you become more familiar with the air fryer cooking process, you may adjust these settings to suit your own personal tastes.

Note:
These settings are intended to be guidelines, because ingredients differ in origin, size, shape and brand, it cannot guarantee the best settings for your ingredients.
Tips:

• Set the timer to half the time needed for the recipe and the timer will alert you when it’s time to flip your food.
• Add 3 minutes to cooking time when starting with a cold appliance.

Internal Temperature Meat Chart
This chart should be used to check the internal temperature of cooked meats.

CLEANING & CARE

Cleaning

• Clean the air fryer after each use.
• The fry basket and other accessories are made of durable stainless steel and are dishwasher safe.
• Never use abrasive cleaning materials or utensils on these surfaces.
• Caked-on food should be soaked for easy removal in warm, soapy water.

Remove the power cord from the outlet and be certain the appliance is thoroughly cooled before cleaning.

1. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a warm, moist cloth and mild detergent.
2. To clean glass, open the door of the Unit.
3. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water, a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge.
4. If necessary, remove unwanted food residue from the upper screen with a cleaning brush.

Storage

1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool thoroughly.
2. Make sure all components are clean and dry.
3. Place the appliance in the clean, dry place.

Maintenance

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.

Disposal

This marking indicates that this appliance should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

NOTES

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