SALTER EK4628V2DU XXL Hot Air Fryer User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- SALTER
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SALTER EK4628V2DU XXL Hot Air Fryer User Guide
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The SALTER Hot Air Fryer User Manual provides a comprehensive guide on how to use and maintain the hot air fryer. The manual includes safety instructions, dos and don’ts, care and maintenance, and a description of the parts. The manual also includes instructions on how to assemble the hot air fryer and how to use the digital control panel. The cooking guide provides information on the amount of food, cooking time, and temperature required for different types of food. The manual emphasizes the importance of reading all the instructions carefully and retaining them for future reference. It also highlights the need to exercise caution when using the hot air fryer, especially around children and flammable materials. The manual provides clear instructions on how to clean and maintain the hot air fryer to ensure its longevity and optimal performance.
Safety Instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
Check that the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds with that of the local network before connecting the appliance to the mains power supply.
Children aged from 8 years and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use this appliance, only if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Unless they are older than 8 and supervised, children should not perform cleaning or user maintenance.
This appliance is not a toy.
This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. If the power supply cord,
plug or any part of the appliance is malfunctioning or if it has been dropped
or damaged, only a qualified electrician should carry out repairs.
Improper repairs may place the user at risk of harm.
Keep the appliance and its power supply cord out of the reach of children.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when it is switched on or
cooling down.
Keep the appliance and its power supply cord away from heat or sharp edges
that could cause damage.
Keep the power supply cord away from any parts of the appliance that may
become hot during use.
Keep the appliance away from other heat emitting appliances.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
Do not leave the appliance unattended whilst connected to the mains
power supply.
Do not remove the appliance from the mains power supply by pulling the
cord; switch it off and remove the plug by hand.
Do not pull or carry the appliance by its power supply cord.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Do not use any accessories other than those supplied.
Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Do not store the appliance in direct sunlight or in high humidity
conditions.
Do not move the appliance whilst it is in use.
Do not touch any sections of the appliance that may become hot or the
heating components of the appliance, as this could cause injury.
Do not use sharp or abrasive items with this appliance; use only plastic
or wooden spatulas to avoid damaging the nonstick surface.
Always unplug the appliance after use and before any cleaning or user
maintenance.
Always ensure that the appliance has cooled fully after use before performing
any cleaning or maintenance or storing away.
Always use the appliance on a stable, heat-resistant surface, at a height that
is comfortable for the user.
Use of an extension cord with the appliance is not recommended.
This appliance should not be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system, other than that supplied with this appliance.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It should not be used for
commercial purposes.
The outer surface or door may get hot during operation.
Caution: Hot surface – do not touch any sections or surfaces of the
appliance that may become hot or the heating components of the appliance.
Warning: Keep the appliance away from flammable materials.
Automatic Switch-off
The hot air fryer is fitted with an automatic switch-off.
Note: If the hot air fryer needs to be turned off before the set cooking time has elapsed, switch off and unplug it from the mains power supply.
Dos and Don’ts
Do:
✓ Check that the non-stick coated cooking basket is securely fitted
before use. ✓ Not doing so will prevent the hot air fryer from operating.
✓ Only hold the cooking compartment by the cooking basket handle.
✓ Take care when removing the non-stick coated cooking basket, as steam
may be emitted.
Do not:
✗ Invert the non-stick coated cooking basket with the cooking compartment
still attached, as excess oil may collect at the bottom of the cooking
compartment.
✗ Cover the hot air fryer or its air inlets, as this will disrupt the
airflow and could affect the cooking results.
✗ Fill the cooking compartment with oil or any other liquid.
✗ Press the non-stick coated cooking basket release button whilst shaking
the ingredients.
✗ Touch the cooking compartment during or straight after use, as it gets
very hot; only hold the cooking compartment by the handle.
Care and Maintenance
Before attempting any cleaning or maintenance, switch off and unplug the hot
air fryer from the mains power supply and allow it to fully cool.
STEP 1: Wipe the hot air fryer main unit with a soft, damp cloth and dry
thoroughly.
STEP 2: Clean the non-stick coated cooking basket in warm, soapy water,
then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the hot air fryer main unit in water or any other liquid.
Never use harsh or abrasive cleaning detergents or scourers to clean the hot
air fryer or its accessories, as this could cause damage.
Note: The hot air fryer should be cleaned after each use.
Description of Parts
- 8 L XXL Hot Air Fryer main unit
- Cooking compartment
- Non-stick coated cooking basket
- Cooking basket handle
- Cooking basket release button
- Plastic button cover
- Digital control panel
- Temperature control buttons
- Timer control buttons
- Mode buttons
- Power button 12. LED display
Instructions for Use
Before First Use
STEP 1: Before connecting the hot air fryer to the mains power supply.
Remove all packaging and wipe the hot air fryer main unit with a soft, damp
cloth and dry thoroughly.
STEP 2: Clean the non-stick coated cooking basket in warm, soapy water,
then rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the hot air fryer main unit in water or any other liquid.
Never use harsh or abrasive cleaning detergents or scourers to clean the hot
air fryer or its accessories, as this could cause damage.
STEP 3: Place the hot air fryer main unit onto a stable, heat-resistant
surface, at a height that is comfortable for the user.
Note: When using the hot air fryer for the first time, a slight smoke or
odour may be emitted. This is normal and will soon subside. Allow for
sufficient ventilation around the hot air fryer during use.
It is advised to run the hot air fryer without food for approx. 10 minutes
before first use; this will prevent the initial smoke or odour from affecting
the taste of the food.
STEP 1: Fit the non-stick coated cooking basket into the cooking
compartment, until it is seated securely. Slide the plastic release button
cover backwards so that it is concealing the release button, to avoid it being
pressed during use.
STEP 2: Slide the cooking compartment into the hot air fryer main unit
to close it.
Note: The hot air fryer comes preassembled. The cooking compartment should be closed securely before use, as not doing so will prevent it from working.
Using the Digital Control Panel
When the hot air fryer is plugged in and switched on at the mains power supply, the unit will beep and the power button will illuminate to indicate that it is being powered.
STEP 1: Tap the power button to switch on the hot air fryer. The LED
display will alternate between ‘180 °C’ and ’15 MIN’. These are the default
cooking settings; if other settings are required, the time and temperature can
now be programmed.
STEP 2: Press the timer control buttons ( or ) to change the cooking
time, up to a max. of 30 mins.
STEP 3: Press the temperature control buttons ( or ) to adjust the
cooking temperature, between 80-200 °C.
STEP 4: Once time and temperature have been set, tap the power button to
begin heating.
A red heating icon will appear to indicate that the hot air fryer is heating
up, and the rotating LEDs around this icon indicate that the fan is operating.
The red light will switch on and off throughout cooking to indicate that the
hot air fryer is regulating temperature.
STEP 5: The time and temperature can also be set using the ‘MODE’
button. This will automatically cycle between time and temperature presets for
cooking various foods. These presets can then be adjusted using or to
increase or decrease the time or temperature as required.
STEP 6: Once the timer has expired, the hot air fryer will switch off.
During cooking, the time and temperature can be adjusted at any time using
and .
If the cooking compartment is removed during cooking, cooking will be paused;
reinsert the cooking compartment to resume the cooking process. The hot air
fryer will switch off after 2 hours if the cooking compartment has not been
reinserted.
STEP 7: To switch off the hot air fryer, tap the power button again. The
red heating icon will no longer be visible and the hot air fryer will switch
off after 20 seconds.
Using the 4.5 Liter Digital Hot Air Fryer
STEP 1: Plug in and switch on the hot air fryer at the mains power supply; the hot air fryer will beep and the power button will illuminate to indicate that the unit is plugged in.
STEP 2: Tap the power button to switch on the hot air fryer; the LED
display will alternate between ‘180 °C’ and ’15 MIN’, indicating that the time
and temperature are ready to be programmed.
STEP 3: Following the instructions in the section entitled ‘Using the
Digital Control Panel’, preheat the hot air fryer for approx. 5 minutes. Use
or to increase or decrease the time or temperature if required.
STEP 4: Once preheated, remove the cooking compartment by pulling it out
of the hot air fryer using the handle. Place the cooking compartment onto a
flat, stable, heat resistant surface. Check that the plastic cover is over the
basket release button to avoid it from being released accidentally.
STEP 5 : Place the ingredients into the non-stick coated cooking basket
and then slide the cooking compartment back into the hot air fryer main unit
to close it.
STEP 6: Use the digital control panel to set the cooking time and
temperature as required for the ingredients and then press the power button to
begin cooking. Alternatively, user can choose between the preselected options
using the ‘MODE’ button.
STEP 7: Some ingredients may require shaking halfway through the cooking
time. Remove the cooking compartment by pulling the cooking basket handle out
of the hot air fryer. The plastic cover must be concealing the cooking basket
release button; take care not to release the hot non-stick coated cooking
basket by pressing the cooking basket release button.
Shake the cooking compartment gently and then slide it back into the hot air
fryer main unit to close it and continue to cook.
STEP 8: Once cooking is complete and the preset time has elapsed, the
hot air fryer will beep several times and switch off. Check whether the
ingredients are ready by pulling the cooking compartment out from the hot air
fryer using the cooking basket handle. If the ingredients are not cooked,
close the cooking compartment and replace it back into the hot air fryer main
unit. Use the control panel to adjust the cooking time accordingly. If the
food is cooked, press the cooking basket release button to remove the non-
stick coated cooking basket from the cooking compartment and then empty the
contents into a bowl or onto a plate. Use a pair of heat-resistant tongs (not
included) if the food is large or fragile.