kogan com KA90LDGFRYA 9L XXL Digital Air Fryer User Guide

kogan com KA90LDGFRYA 9L XXL Digital Air Fryer

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: KA90LDGFRYA
• Capacity: 9L
• Features: XXL Digital Air Fryer
• Control Panel: Preset functions, temperature control, timer settings

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use

1. Ensure the basket tray is clean and dry.
2. Avoid overcrowding food items in the basket for even cooking.

Operation

1. Preparation: Place desired food items in the basket.
2. Temperature Control: Set cooking temperature using control buttons.
3. Timer: Set cooking time using increase and decrease buttons.
4. Start: Press the power button to begin the cooking process.
5. Shaking or Flipping: Follow recipe instructions for shaking or flipping food.
6. Completion: Carefully remove the basket tray and transfer cooked food to a dish.

Cleaning & Care

After each use, clean the air fryer to maintain performance and longevity.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the appliance shows signs of damage?

• A: Cease use immediately, disconnect the power, and contact Kogan.com for support.

Q: How do I adjust the default temperature and time settings?

• A: Refer to the cooking chart for recommended settings and adjust as required using the control buttons.

Q: Can I touch the inner surfaces of the air fryer during use?

• A: Avoid touching the inner surfaces during and after use. Hold the basket only by the handle.

SAFETY & WARNINGS

• Handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good working order.
• If the product, power supply cord, or plug shows any signs of damage, cease use immediately, disconnect the power, and contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following
• Read and retain all instructions for future reference.
• Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance during or immediately after cooking. Use handles or knobs.
• Follow all cleaning and maintenance instructions provided in this user guide to ensure safe operation.
• Be sure to use it on a heat-resistant and even surface, such as a heatproof mat. Do not place it directly on a benchtop. Keep the appliance at least 20cm away from the wall, furniture, or other flammables.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling, putting on or taking off parts.
• Unplug from the power outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before cleaning or handling, putting on or taking off parts.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not place any part of the Air Fryer Oven in water or other liquids. Refer to the “Cleaning & Care” section for cleaning instructions.
• This product 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 the use of the product in a safe way by the person responsible for their safety, and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric stove.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned, has been dropped or damaged in any way, or is not operating properly. Contact help.Kogan.com for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Kogan.com may cause injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables or countertops or come into contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended purpose.
• Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of materials other than metal or glass in the oven.
• To avoid burns, use extreme caution when removing appliance accessories or disposing of hot grease.
• When not in use, always unplug the unit. Do not store any materials other than oven-proof accessories recommended by Kogan.com in this appliance.
• Do not place paper, cardboard, plastic, or similar materials inside the appliance.
• Oversized foods and utensils must not be inserted into the appliance, as they may present a risk of fire or electric shock.
• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered, or touching flammable materials such as curtains, draperies, or walls when in operation.
• Do not store any items on top of the appliance when in operation.
• Do not operate the appliance under wall cabinets.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, presenting a risk of electric shock.
• Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged into an electrical outlet.
• WARNING: To avoid the possibility of fire, NEVER leave the appliance unattended during use.
• Use the recommended temperature settings for all cooking/baking, roasting, and air frying.
• Do not rest cooking utensils or baking dishes on the glass door.
• Ensure the appliance is turned at the socket when not in use.
• Do not operate your appliance in a cupboard or under a wall cabinet. When storing in a cupboard, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
• Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the cupboard or the door touches the unit as it closes.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over edges.
• This product is manually operated, thus never connect the product with an external timer or independent remote-control system.
• For household use only, not intended for commercial use.
• Do not cover the air intake vents while the unit is operating.
• Do not cover the air outlet vents while the unit is operating.
• During the cooking process, the fry basket and other accessories will become very hot. When you remove it to check on the progress, make sure you have a trivet or a heat-resistant surface nearby to set it down on.
• Never place the fry basket directly on a countertop or table.
• Cooking accessories will get hot during the air frying process. Wear oven mitts and handle with care to avoid injury.

Important

• Before first use and after subsequent use, hand wash accessories. Then, wipe the outside and inside of the unit with a warm moist cloth and mild detergent. Finally, preheat the unit for a few minutes to burn off any residue.
• The appliance may smoke the first time it is used. It is not defective and the smoke will burn off within a few minutes.
• During operation, steam with high temperature will be emitted from the air outlet opening. Hands and face must be kept away from the steam and the air outlet opening. Take care of the hot steam and air while moving the fryer away from the product.
• When using the product, the surface that it touches might become very hot. It is recommended to place a heat-resistant mat under the air fryer during operation.
• Do not repair the product by yourself. Insert, contact help.Kogan.com for support.
• Always unplug the power after use.
• Before maintenance or cleaning the product, the product must be given 30 minutes for cooling down.

OVERVIEW

Control Panel

1. Shake indicator
2. Display
3. Temperature indicator C°
4. Delay start indicator
5. Time indicator
6. Preset functions
7. Keep warm button
8. Temp. increase button
9. Temp. decrease button
10. Delay start button
11. Power button
12. Time increase button
13. Time decrease button

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Read this user guide along with all warning stickers and labels.
• Remove all packaging around and inside the oven.
• Place on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, away from anything that can be damaged by heat. Keep at least 110mm distance between the electrical outlet the wall, furniture, etc.
• Wash all parts and accessories used in the cooking process (basket & basket tray) with warm soapy water. Note: Only the accessories are dishwasher safe.
• Clean the inside and outside of the product with a damp cloth.
• Never pour oil or fat into the fryer.
• Before use ensure that the power and outlet meet the requirements to operate this product (input power requirements).

Notes:

• Initial start-up operation may result in minimal smell and smoke. This is normal. It is due to the protective substance on heating elements which protects them from salt effects during shipping from the factory.
• Always monitor the food to avoid overcooking.
• Ensure the basket tray is properly positioned in place before using.

OPERATION

Power button

• Press the power button to exit the standby screen and enter the default setting state.
• During setting adjustments, a short press initiates the setting process (to start the operation).
• During cooking, a short press cancels cooking and enters the end state.
• After completion, a short press returns to the set state.

Keep Warm button

• Press to activate the appliance keep warm function:
• When the air fryer is powered on, this function is not applicable.
• It is also inactive when the standby screen is black.
• During setting, press the button briefly to enter the keep warm mode.
• During cooking, this function is not applicable.
• After cooking is finished, this function is not applicable.

Delay Start button

• To enable the delay start function on your air fryer:
• When the air fryer is powered on, this function is inactive.
• It is also inactive when the appliance is in standby mode.
• During the setting process, briefly press the button to activate the delay start feature.
• During cooking, this function is not applicable.
• After cooking is finished, this function is not applicable.

Temperature increase button

• Pressing the temperature increase button raises the temperature by 5°C with each press, accompanied by a buzzer sound.
• Press and hold the holding button, which will rapidly increase the temperature, accompanied by a continuous buzzer sound.
• During cooking, the temperature increase function is active.

Temperature decrease button

• Pressing the temperature decrease button raises the temperature by 5°C with each press, accompanied by a buzzer sound.
• Press and hold the holding the button, which will rapidly decrease the temperature, accompanied by a continuous buzzer sound.
• During cooking, the temperature decrease function is active.

Time increase button

• Pressing the time increase button increases the time by 1 minute with each press, accompanied by a beep.
• Press and hold the button to rapidly increase the time, accompanied by a continuous buzzer sound.
• During cooking, the time increase function is active.

Time decrease button

• Pressing the time increase button decreases the time by 1 minute with each press, accompanied by a beep.
• Press and hold the button to rapidly decrease the time, accompanied by a continuous buzzer sound.
• During cooking, the time decrease function is active.

Temperature increase button

• Pressing the temperature increase button raises the temperature by 5°C with each press, accompanied by a buzzer sound.
• Pressing and holding the button will rapidly increase the temperature, accompanied by a continuous buzzer sound.
• While cooking, the temperature increase function is active.

Preset functions

• The preset functions buttons on the control panel of the digital air fryer simplify cooking by offering pre-programmed settings for various popular dishes, ensuring convenient and precise cooking results.

Shake/Halfway indicator

• During the cooking process, the indicator flickers.
• At halfway through the set cooking time, the indicator flashes accompanied by 10 buzzer sounds.
• The delay start indicator is used to display the working status of the delay start feature.
• It turns off when the screen is on standby and black.
• During setting adjustments and cooking, the indicator remains on to signify the active delay start.
• During temperature setting adjustments, the indicator flashes.
• While cooking, the indicator flickers to indicate the ongoing cooking process.
• Once cooking is complete, the indicator extinguishes.
• During time setting adjustments, the indicator flashes.
• While cooking, the indicator remains illuminated to display the ongoing cooking time.
• Once the cooking is complete, the indicator turns off.

Cooking Guide

1. Power on the air fryer, the buzzer will sound and all indicators will be on for 1 second.
2. All indicators will turn off except for the power button, the screen will display “—-”. The air fryer is now in standby.
3. Press the power button to enter the setting state, the preset function and keep warm indicators will illuminate.
4. Press one of the preset function buttons and the display will show the set temperature and time (this will switch every 2 seconds).
   • Note: If there is no user input for 1 minute the air fryer will re-enter standby.
5. If required, adjust the cooking temperature using the temperature increase/decrease buttons.
6. If required, adjust the cooking time using the time increase/decrease buttons.
7. If required, press the delay start button and adjust the time using the time increase/decrease buttons.
8. Press the power button to commence cooking.
   • Preparation
9. Preparation: Before starting, ensure the basket tray is clean and dry. Place the desired food items into the basket, making sure not to overcrowd them for even cooking.
10. Temperature Control: Set the desired cooking temperature using the temperature control buttons. Refer to the cooking chart for recommended temperatures for different types of food.
11. Timer: Use the time increase and decrease buttons to set the cooking time. The air fryer will automatically shut off once the timer reaches zero.
12. Start: Press the button button to begin the air frying process. The appliance will heat up, and the fan will start circulating hot air around the food.
13. Shaking or Flipping: Depending on the recipe, you may need to shake the basket or flip the food halfway through the cooking process for even browning.
14. Completion: Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the basket tray using oven mitts or silicone tongs. Be cautious as the basket and food may be hot.
15. Serve: Transfer the cooked food to a serving dish.
    • Note: Avoid touching the inner surfaces of the air fryer or the fry basket tray during and sometimes after use. Only hold the basket by the handle.

Tips:

• Excess oil from food ingredients collects at the bottom of the frying basket for easy disposal.
• Check food ingredients for desired doneness before removing them from the air fryer.
• To remove small-sized food items (e.g., chips), press the release button on the frying basket and carefully lift the basket out of the fryer.
• Avoid overturning the frying basket before removing it from the fryer to prevent oil spillage onto the food. After cooking, steam may be released from the fryer.
• Use tongs or clamps to safely remove larger or delicate food items from the frying basket.
• Smaller food items require less cooking time compared to larger ones.
• Gently shake or flip small food items during cooking to ensure even frying.
• For crispier results, lightly coat food with a small amount of oil before air frying. Allow the oiled food to rest for several minutes before placing it in the fryer.
• Many oven-cooked dishes can be prepared in the air fryer for a healthier alternative.

Preset Programs

Preset| Default temperature| Default time| Temp range| Time Range
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French fries| 180°C| 15MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Fish| 180°C| 30MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Prawns| 180°C| 18MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Broccoli| 180°C| 10MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Steak| 200°C| 20MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Sausages| 180°C| 20MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Chicken wings| 200°C| 20MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Pizza| 180°C| 15MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Bread| 180°C| 15MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Cake| 180°C| 20MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Dehydrate| 120°C| 20MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 1 HOUR
Keep Warm| 90°C| 120MINS| 80-200°C| Up to 2 HOURS

• Note: The above default data are for reference only, the user can adjust the desired temperature and time as required.

CLEANING & CARE

Regular Cleaning Routine:

• It is important to clean the air fryer after each use to maintain its performance and longevity.

Inside and Outside Cleaning:

• Both the inside of the frying basket and the exterior of the air fryer are equipped with a non-stick surface. Avoid using metal utensils or abrasive cleaning materials as they may damage the non-stick coating.

Cool Down Procedure:

• Before cleaning, always unplug the air fryer from the power socket and allow it to cool down. To expedite the cooling process, remove the frying basket from the appliance.

Exterior Cleaning:

• Use a damp cloth to gently wipe the exterior surfaces of the air fryer to remove any spills or stains.

Fry Basket Cleaning

• Clean the frying basket with hot water, mild detergent, and a non-abrasive sponge. Fill the frying pan with hot water and detergent, then place the frying basket inside and soak both components for 10 minutes.

Interior Cleaning:

• Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge to remove any food residue or grease buildup.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Codes

• If a sensor detects an open or short circuit, it triggers the abnormal alarm processing state. In this state, all power output is automatically cut off, and an abnormal code is displayed on the screen (open: E01, short: E02).
• Additionally, an “abnormal alarm buzzer” is activated at the onset of the alarm.
• During an abnormal sensor alarm, all other displays are turned off.
• Pressing any key during an abnormal sensor alarm is ineffective. After the abnormality is resolved, the appliance needs to be powered on again to resume normal operation.

the power socket.

·   You have failed to set the timer.

| ·   Insert the plug into the power socket.

·   Turn the timer knob to set the right time needed for cooking and then turn on the power.

Food ingredients cooked by not enough| Too many food ingredients in the frying basket.

·   The heating temperature enacted is too low.

·   The cooking time is too short.

| ·   Put the food ingredients into the frying basket in small batches. In small batches, the frying can be more evenly distributed.

·   Turn the temperature control knob to set the temperature required (refer to the “Setting” part in the chapter on “Operating this Product”)

·   Turn the timer knob to decide the time for cooking (refer to the “Setting” part in the chapter on “Operating this Product”)

Food ingredients not baked evenly| Some food ingredients should be overturned during the process of cooking.| If some food ingredients lay on the top or in touch with other food ingredients (e.g. fried chips), then they must be overturned in the process of cooking
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The fried food not come out crisp| The chosen food must be able to be cooked in a traditional fryer| Add some oil to the food to increase its crispy quality.
White smoke coming out of the product| You are cooking food ingredients with a high content of oil.

·   Oil dirt from last use remains inside the frying pan

| ·   When you are cooking food ingredients with comparatively high oil content in the fat-free fryer, a large amount of oil fume will infiltrate into the fry basket might be hotter than usual, but this will not affect the final cooking effect.

·   The white smoke produced by heating the oil and fat inside the frying pan. Make sure to clean the frying pan each time after the using.

Need more information?

• We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
• For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any additional assistance you may require, head online to help.kogan.com

Documents / Resources

| kogan com KA90LDGFRYA 9L XXL Digital Air Fryer [pdf] User Guide
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