Sunbeam AFP5100BL FlexiFry Air Fryer Oven User Guide

Sunbeam AFP5100BL FlexiFry Air Fryer Oven

Specifications:

• Brand: Sunbeam
• Model: FlexiFry Air Fryer Oven (AFP5100BL)
• Number of Air Fry Rack Positions: 3
• Presets: Fries, Poultry, Vegetables, Meat
• Manual Modes: Air Fry, Bake, Dehydrate

Product Information

Features of your Sunbeam FlexiFry Air Fryer Oven:

• Three Air Fry Rack Positions
• Air Flow Vent
• Air Fry Rack
• Removable Drip Tray
• Removable Door
• Light

Control Panel:

• Oven Light
• Temperature Setting
• Timer Setting
• Start/Stop Button
• Power Button
• Presets: Fries, Poultry, Vegetables, Meat
• Manual Modes: Air Fry, Bake, Dehydrate

Parts & Accessories:

• Air Fry Racks (3)

Usage Instructions

Preparing Your Air Fryer Oven:

1. Remove all packaging materials, stickers, and labels.
2. Wash all accessories and wipe the inside of the unit with a damp cloth.
3. Place the unit on a flat surface and plug it into an electrical outlet.
4. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the unit.

Manual Mode:

1. Set temperature and time using the plus and minus signs next to the temperature and time symbols.
2. Press Start/Stop to preheat the air fryer oven.
3. Once preheat is complete, place food inside, close the door, and start the timer.
4. An audible alert will sound when the timer is done. Remove food carefully with a heat-safe utensil.

Preset Mode:

1. Select the desired preset (Fries, Poultry, Vegetables, Meat).
2. Press Start/Stop to preheat the air fryer oven.
3. Once preheat is complete, place food inside, close the door, and start the timer.
4. An audible alert will sound when the timer is done. Remove food carefully with a heat-safe utensil.

FAQ

• Q: Can I cook frozen foods directly in the air fryer oven?
  • A: Yes, you can cook frozen foods directly in the air fryer oven. Adjust the cooking time as needed based on the food type and thickness.
• Q: How do I clean the air fryer oven?
  • A: Always unplug the air fryer oven and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Use a soft cloth and mild detergent to clean the interior and accessories. Do not immerse the main body, power cord, or plug in water.

Safety Precautions

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with the appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Use well away from walls and curtains.
• Do not block or cover the air vents on the top (back/sides) of the oven.
• Do not use in confined spaces.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.

Hot Surface Do Not Touch

This symbol indicates the temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating and for some time after use.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommends the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” section for details concerning precautions during use maintenance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
• 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.

Features

Features of your Sunbeam FlexiFry Air Fryer Oven

1. Three Air Fry Rack Positions

2. Air Flow Vent

3. Air Fry Rack

4. Removable Drip Tray

5. Removable Door

6. Light
   Control Panel

7. Oven Light

8. Temperature Setting

9. Timer Setting

10. Start/Stop

11. Power

12. Presets: Fries, Poultry, Vegetables and Meat

13. Manual Modes: Air Fry, Bake and Dehydrate

Parts & Accessories

Air Fry Racks (3)

• Ideal for cooking a variety of foods, such as chicken breast, fish or steak.
• Best accessory to use for dehydrating.
• If using one Air Fry Rack place it on the top slot for more crisp results.
• If using more than one Air Fry Rack switch the position of the racks throughout the cooking cycle for a more even crisp.
• When using the Air Fry Racks with high sugar content food, you may find that lining each rack with a sheet of baking paper helpful.
• Do not place Air Fry Rack in between top and middle rack positions. This is not a usable rack position

Usage Instructions

Preparing Your Air Fryer Oven

1. Remove all packaging materials, stickers and labels in and on the unit.
2. Wash all accessories and wipe the inside of the unit with a damp cloth.
3. Place unit on a flat surface.
4. Plug the air fryer oven into an electrical outlet.
5. Press and hold the Power button until the unit turns on.

Manual Mode

1. Choose the desired manual mode – Air Fry, Bake or Dehydrate.

2. To set temperature and time use the plus and minus signs next to the temperature and time symbol then press Start/Stop for the air fryer oven to preheat.

3. Once preheating is complete an audible alert will sound and will appear on the display. Open the oven door and place food inside then close the door.
   Note: The timer will start to count down when the oven has reached set temperature and audible alert sounds.

4. An audible alert will sound once the timer is done. Carefully remove the food with a heat-safe cooking utensil.
   Note: To pause the cooking cycle open the door. To stop the cooking cycle press Start/Stop.

Preset Mode

1. Choose the desired Preset – Fries, Poultry, Veggies or Steak. Temperature and time will automatically appear.

2. Press Start/Stop for Air Fryer Oven to preheat.

3. Once preheating is complete an audible alert will sound and will appear on the display. Open the oven door and place food inside then close the door.
   Note: The timer will start to count down when oven has reached the set temperature and audible alert sounds.

4. An audible alert will sound once the timer is done. Carefully remove the food with a heat-safe cooking utensil.
   Note: To pause the cooking cycle open the door. To stop the cooking cycle press Start/Stop.

Presets

• Fries
  • Best for frozen French fries. If using fresh, hand-cut potatoes, see cooking chart
• Poultry
  • Best for natural/raw chicken wings or drumsticks.
• Veggies
  • Best for thicker veggies, such as broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, green beans and asparagus, rather than leafy vegetables like spinach, kale and collard greens.
• Meat
  • This preset cooks meat such as steak to medium – light pink middle. Best for steaks 2cm thick.

Care And Cleaning

Always unplug your Air Fryer Oven and allow it to cool completely before cleaning it. NEVER immerse the MAIN body, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid. To prevent damage to the appliance do not use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.

1. Clean the Air Fryer Oven after each use.
2. Before cleaning your Air Fryer Oven, unplug it and allow it to cool.
3. To clean the interior, wipe with a damp cloth using only mild, soapy water. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. Abrasive cleaners, scrubbing brushes and chemical cleaners will damage the unit.
4. Empty Drip Tray frequently to avoid the accumulation of crumbs.
5. Air Fry Racks are dishwasher safe.
6. The door is removable for easy cleaning.

To Remove Door:

• Open the door then push the tabs at the inner bottom of the door to release

To Reassemble Door:

• Keep door at an angle while aligning the bottom of the door to the unit then push the door in for it to lock in place
• Store the Air Fryer Oven in a dry location such as on a table or countertop or cabinet shelf.

This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond that described in the Cleaning Section should be performed by an Authorised Service Representative only. See Warranty Section

Air Fryer Oven Cooking Chart

Food| Weight| Function| Accessory| Time| Temperature| Oil
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Potatoes|  |  |  |  |  |
Hand-Cut Fries| 500 – 700g| Fries| Air Fry Racks| 35-40 mins| 200ºC| 1 tbsp
Hand-Cut Sweet Potato Fries| 500 – 600g| Fries| Air Fry Racks| 30-35 mins| 200ºC| 1 tbsp
Frozen Fries, (Thick Cut)| 500 – 700g| Fries| Air Fry Racks| 25-30 mins| 200ºC| No
Frozen Fries, (Thin Cut)| 500 – 700g| Fries| Air Fry Racks| 20 -25 mins| 200ºC| No
Frozen Hash Browns| 600g| Fries| Air Fry Racks| 18-20 mins| 200ºC| No
Meat/Poultry/Fish|  |  |  |  |  |
Chicken Wings| 1kg| Poultry| Air Fry Racks| 35 mins| 180ºC| No
Steak| 250g (1)| Meat| Air Fry Racks| 10 -15 mins| 200ºC| No
Pork Chops| 600g (3)| Meat| Air Fry Racks| 15-20 mins| 180ºC| 1 tbsp
Beef Burgers| 340g (2)| Meat| Air Fry Racks| 16-18 mins| 180ºC| No
Breaded Chicken Breast| 340g (2)| Air Fry| Air Fry Racks| 30 – 35 mins| 200ºC| No
Breaded Fish| 350g (2)| Bake| Air Fry Racks| 20 – 25 mins| 180ºC| No
Bacon| 225g| Air Fry| Air Fry Racks| 10 – 12 mins| 200ºC| No
Frozen Chicken Nuggets| 400g| Air Fry| Air Fry Racks| 12-15 mins| 180ºC| No
Vegetables|  |  |  |  |  |
Frozen Onion Rings| 400g| Air Fry| Air Fry racks| 12-15 mins| 200ºC| No
Fresh Roasting Vegetables| 400g| Veggies| Air Fry Racks| 15-20 mins| 180ºC| No
Dehydrate|  |  |  |  |  |
Apples| 150g| Dehydrate| Air Fry Racks| 4 – 5 hours| 50ºC| No
Strawberries| 350g| Dehydrate| Air Fry Racks| 5 hours| 50ºC| No
Beetroots| 200g| Dehydrate| Air Fry Racks| 8 – 12 hours| 65ºC| 1 tbsp
Beef Jerky| 350g| Dehydrate| Air Fry Racks| 4 hours| 80ºC| No

Recipes

Takeaway Style Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings

• Serves 3-4 Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Cook Time 45 minutes
• 1 kg fresh Chicken Wings
• 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 red chillies, thinly sliced
• 2 green chillies, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed and sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

For the salt and pepper seasoning

• 2 tbsp salt
• ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 tbsp sugar
• ½ tbsp Chinese 5 spice

1. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl, sprinkle over 1 generous tsp of Chinese 5 spice and rub well in, coating each wing with some of the seasoning.
2. Turn on the oven and select the Poultry setting, adjust the temperature to 200ºC, time 40 minutes and allow the oven to preheat.
3. Spread the chicken wings out, on 2 of the Air Fry Racks, inserting these into the hot oven in the top and middle position (swap over 15 minutes into the cooking time).
4. While these are cooking combine the salt and pepper seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.
5. Heat a suitable-sized frying pan over medium heat, add the oil, onion and green pepper and stir fry for approx. 3-5 minutes until softened.
6. Add the chillies, chilli flakes, spring onions and garlic and continue cooking for a further minute, remove from the heat.
7. Once the chicken wings have cooked for 30 minutes, remove the trays from the oven and sprinkle the hot wings generously with the salt and pepper seasoning.
8. Spoon over the cooked onion and pepper mixture and return to the hot oven to finish cooking for the remaining 10 minutes.
9. Remove the wings from the trays and drizzle with a little sesame oil.
10. Serve immediately with a bowl of prawn crackers

Moroccan Cous Cous with Roasted Vegetables

• Serves 4-6 Prep Time 25 minutes
  • Cook Time 15-20 minutes
• 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into quarters
• 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into quarters
• 1 large courgette, sliced
• 1 red onion, cut into chunks
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 large clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 250g dried couscous
• 400ml boiling water
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 75g raisins
• 15g roughly chopped coriander leaves
  • Small handful of mint leaves, shredded

1. Line one of the Air Fry Racks with some foil. Place the peppers, courgette and red onion onto the foil and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Using your hands, mix the vegetables and oil together ensuring all the pieces are coated.
2. Preheat the oven on the Veggies setting, temp 200ºC, time 15 minutes. Place the vegetables into the hot oven, turning half way through cooking to ensure even browning.
3. Whilst the vegetables are cooking, mix the remaining olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, cumin, coriander and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Place the cous cous into a heatproof bowl, add the boiling water and turmeric, mix well and cover for approx. 5 minutes.
5. Remove the vegetables from the oven and allow to cool.
6. Once cool enough to handle cut into bite-sized pieces.
7. Stir the lemony oil into the cous cous, along with the remaining ingredients, add the cooked vegetables, mix well and adjust the seasoning.

Steak with Chimichurri Dressing

• Serves 2 Prep Time 15 minutes
• Cook Time 10 minutes, medium rare.
• For this recipe you will need a small food processor or mini chopper to prepare the chimichurri.
• 2 sirloin steaks approx. 225-250g weight per steak
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

Dressing

• A small bunch of parsley leaves picked
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 shallot, quartered
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 2½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar

1. Remove your steak from its packaging and allow to sit at room temperature for approx. 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking.
2. Preheat your oven on the Meat setting, 200ºC, time 10 minutes.
3. Brush the steak both sides with the oil and add a dusting of freshly ground black pepper.
4. Place both steaks onto one of the Air Fry Racks, ensuring the drip tray at the bottom of the oven is in place to catch any drips.
5. Insert the tray into the top position of the oven and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
6. Place all the dressing ingredients into your mini food processor and blend until the parsley is chopped.
7. Remove the steak from the oven, place onto a warm plate and allow to rest for approx. 5 minutes.
8. Carve the steak on the diagonal, serving the chimichurri on the side.

Asian Pork Rashers

• Serves 4 Prep Time 1 hour
• Cook Time 30 minutes
• 1 kg pork rashers cut into fours
• ½ cup hoisin sauce
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 2 tsp sesame oil

Garnishes:

• 1 red chilli, finely chopped
• 2 spring onions, finely chopped

1. In a large bowl combine hoisin, soy sauce, honey and sesame oil. Add pork and mix. Cover with aluminium foil and keep in refrigerator for 1 to 24 hours.
2. Line the three Air Flow Racks with alfoil.
3. Place the Drip Tray at the bottom of the oven.
4. Press POWER. Press AIR FRY. Adjust temperature to 200°C. Adjust time to 20 minutes. Press START/STOP. Allow oven to preheat. The oven will ‘beep’ when preheated.
5. Place the pork in a single layer on each of the three Air Flow Racks. Close the door.
6. Cook ribs for 5 minutes on each side, then swap racks around. Cook for 5 minutes, on each side.

Troubleshooting

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•     Because your Air Fryer Oven is smaller than your regular oven, it will heat up faster and generally cook in shorter periods of time.
•     Rack Placement| •     Refer to “Positioning Air Fry Racks” Section, Page 5. Rack may need to be adjusted to accommodate food type.
Burning Smell| •     Food build-up inside oven, on heating elements or in the crumb tray| •     Refer to “Cleaning Your Air Fryer Oven” Section, Page 9.
Heating elements do not stay ON| •     Heating elements will cycle ON and OFF to maintain proper heat

•     You may not see elements glowing

| •     Allow oven to reach set temperature prior to inserting food. The oven will indicate when preheat is complete.
The touch panel interface is non-responsive| •     Panel is dirty or greasy

•     Excess moisture on panel

•     Controller is malfunctioning

| •     Ensure panel is clean and free of debris before using.

•     Ensure the panel is clean and dry, and use dry hands to operate.

•     Unplug the unit and let it rest for 60 seconds before plugging in.

Small water drips from door during cooking| •     Water released from food during the cooking cycle| •     This is not a concern and is part of the normal cooking cycle. Please mop up drips with a soft cloth.
The oven light is not on during cooking| • The oven light has not been selected from the control panel| •     Oven light is default set to off. To turn on press the oven light button on the control panel.

•     If the door is opened the light will default turn off upon closing.

Warranty

This Sunbeam product is covered by a 12-month replacement or repair warranty, which is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law lif your product was purchased in Australia or New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act lif your product was purchased in New Zealand). Upon receipt of your claim, Sunbeam will seek to resolve your difficulties or, if the product is defective, advise you on how to obtain a replacement or refund. To assist us in managing warranty claims, we recommend you register your product as soon as practicable after purchase, on our Sunbeam website and uploading a copy of your original receipt. View the Support section of the Sunbeam website. In order to make a claim under our warranty, you must have the original proof of purchase documentation for the product and present it when requested (if not already uploaded to our website). Should your product develop any defect within 12 months of purchase because of faulty materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair it, at our discretion, free of charge. A product presented for repair may be replaced by a refurbished product of the same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to repair the product. Our replacement or repair warranty only applies where a defect arises as a result of faulty material or workmanship during the warranty period. Your warranty does not cover misuse or negligent handling (including damage caused by failing to use the product in accordance with this instruction booklet), accidental damage, or normal wear and tear.

Your warranty does not:

• cover freight or any other costs incurred in making a claim, consumable items, accessories that by their nature and limited lifespan require periodic renewal (such as filters and seals) or any consequential loss or damage; or
• cover damage caused by:
  • power surges, power dips, voltage supply problems, or use of the product on incorrect voltage;
  • servicing or modification of the product other than by Sunbeam or an authorised Sunbeam service centre;
  • use of the product with other accessories, attachments, product supplies, parts or devices that do not conform to Sunbeam specifications; or
  • exposure of the product to abnormally corrosive conditions; or
• extend beyond 3 months if the product is used in commercial, industrial, educational or rental applications. The benefits given to you by our warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies under law in relation to the product. In Australia, 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 for compensation for any other 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. Our goods also come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act. If your warranty claim is not accepted, we will inform you and if requested to do so by you, repair the product provided you pay the usual charges for such repair. You will also be responsible for all freight and other costs. Should your product require repair or service after the warranty period, contact your nearest Sunbeam service centre. For a complete list of Sunbeam’s service centres, visit our website or call our customer service line for advice on 1300 881 861 in Australia, or 0800 786 232 in New Zealand.

Should you experience any difficulties with your product during the warranty period, please contact our customer service line for advice on 1300

• 881 861 in Australia, or 0800
• 786 232 in New Zealand.

Australia

• www.sunbeam.com.au
• 1300 881 861

New Zealand

• www.sunbeam.co.nz
• 0800 786 232

Need help with your appliance?

Contact our customer service team or visit our website for information and tips on getting the most from your appliance.

• Australia | visit www.sunbeam.com.au
• phone 1300 881 861
• New Zealand | visit www.sunbeam.co.nz
• phone 0800 786 232
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Sunbeam is a registered trade mark. Made in China to Sunbeam’s specifications. Due to minor changes in design or otherwise, the product you buy may differ slightly from the one shown here. Approved by the appropriate electrical regulatory authorities. ©Copyright Sunbeam 2023. 05/23

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