TOMADO TAF5401S Hot Air Fryer Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- TOMADO
Table of Contents
TAF5401S Hot Air Fryer
TAF5401S
HOT AIR FRYER
Instruction Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
First carefully and fully read the instruction manual before you
start using the appliance and store it in a safe place for future
reference.
Caution! Avoid contact with hot surfaces within the
appliance, when it is switched on.
Never cover the air inlet and outlet openings when the
appliance is being used.
Always place the ingredients to be fried in the basket, to prevent
them from making contact with the heating elements.
Never fill the appliance with oil, this could cause a fire hazard.
Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.
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Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the
instruction manual. -
Only connect the appliance to alternate current, to an earthed
wall socket, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the
information provided on the information plate of the appliance. -
Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children do not
see the dangers associated with handling electrical appliances.
Therefore, never allow children to operate electrical appliances
without supervision. Keep the appliance and cord out of reach
of children younger than 8 years of age. -
The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and
by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities
or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the
appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its
safe use and understand the hazards it may involve. -
Children must not play with the appliance.
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The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children,
unless this is done under supervision. -
Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord or appliance are
damaged, or if the appliance no longer functions properly or if
it is damaged in any other way. If this is the case, consult the
retailer or our maintenance service. Never replace the plug or
cord yourself. Repairs to electrical appliances should only be
performed by skilled persons. -
Incorrect repairs could cause considerable hazards for the user.
Never use the appliance with parts that are not recommended
or supplied by the manufacturer. -
Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across
hot parts. -
Connect the appliance only to an earthed socket.
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Always check that the plug is properly inserted in the socket.
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Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from
the wall socket. Never touch the appliance with wet or damp
hands. -
Never connect the appliance to an external timer or a separate
remote control system, in order to prevent hazardous situations. -
Never place the appliance near appliances that give off heat,
such as ovens, gas cookers, hotplates, etc. -
Keep the appliance away from walls or other objects that may
catch fire, such as curtains, towels (cotton or paper, etc.). -
Place the appliance on a sturdy, flat surface and make sure
there is enough space around it for sufficient ventilation. A
minimum space of 15 cm is required between the appliance
and the walls. Do not place anything on top of the appliance. -
Do not leave the appliance unsupervised if the appliance
is operational. -
Caution! A lot of steam is released via the outlet openings
during hot air frying. Keep your hands and face away from the
steam coming out of the outlet openings. Watch out for the
steam, when removing the basket. -
After use, the interior is very hot. Therefore avoid contact with
the interior. -
Always make sure the appliance is placed on an even, flat
surface and is only used indoors. -
This appliance is only intended for household use and not for
use:
– in staff kitchens, shops, offices and other work environments;
– by guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
– in Bed & Breakfast type environments;
– farms. -
If the appliance is not being used, or is being cleaned, fully
switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket. -
Allow the appliance to cool down for 30 minutes before storing
or cleaning it.
• Ensure that the ingredients being cooked in the appliance
come out golden-brown and not dark or brown. Remove burnt
parts. -
In case of a breakdown, never make repairs yourself; a tripped
safety device in the appliance could indicate a defect that
cannot be remedied by removing or replacing this safety
device. Only original parts should be used. -
This appliance is only suitable for household use. If the
appliance is not used as intended, no compensation can be
claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will
be invalidated.
OVERHEATING SAFETY SYSTEM
The hot air fryer has been provided with an overheating safety system. If the
interior temperature is too high, the appliance is
switched off automatically by the safety system. In that case, the appliance
can no longer be used. Remove the plug from the
socket, allow the appliance to cool down and contact the service department of
Inventum or your retailer.
AUTOMATIC DEACTIVATION
This appliance has been provided with a timer. Once the timer has counted down
to 0, a beep sound can be heard and the
appliance switches off automatically. To switch off the appliance manually,
press the on and off key once to stop the frying
process, and then press the on and off key a second time to switch off the
display.
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)
This appliance complies with all requirements relating to electromagnetic
fields (EMF).
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Control panel
2. Insert grille
3. Handle
4. Base unit
5. Basket
6. Air outlet
7. Power cord
1 On/off key
2 Menu selection key
3 and 4 Timer setting
5 Temperature indicator led
6 Timer indicator led
7 Fan indicator led
8 and 9 Temperature setting
10 Temperature indicator led
11 Timer indicator led
12 to 19 Menu selection indicator leds
PRIOR TO FIRST USE
Before using the appliance for the first time, proceed as follows: Carefully
unpack your appliance and remove all
packaging material and possible promotional stickers. Keep the packaging
(plastic bags and cardboard) out of reach of
children. After unpacking the appliance, carefully check it for external
damage that may have occurred during transport.
Place the appliance on a sturdy, flat and heat-resistant surface.
The control keys are touch controls. Carefully touch the controls with a
finger to activate them. At each touch of a touch control,
you can hear a sound signal.
STAND-BY
When the plug is inserted in the socket, a sound signal can be heard. The
stand-by key lights up. The appliance automatically
switches to stand-by mode when:
• inserting the plug in the socket;
• no keys are touched for 1 minute;
• the time set on the timer has passed;
• pressing the on/off key while the appliance is working.
SWITCHING ON/OFF
Switch the appliance on or off by pressing the ON/OFF key for a few seconds.
[1].
The appliance will only function when the basket is in the appliance
correctly.
When OFF is shown on the display, the timer counts down 20 seconds once more.
During that time, the fan continues to run to
cool the appliance. After that, a sound signal can be heard.
Hold down the on/off key for 2 seconds in order to switch the appliance fully
off. The leds go out, the fan stops.
PRIOR TO FIRST USE
Check the voltage. The appliance will only work safely on alternate current
with a voltage that is indicated on the information
plate of the appliance. Only insert the plug of the appliance into a earthed
socket The heating element has been provided with
a protective layer. Switch on the appliance and allow it to operate at maximum
level without food for 10 minutes. In this way,
the protective layer around the heating element is burned off perfectly. A
little bit of smoke may be created during this action.
Therefore ensure sufficient ventilation. When the protective layer has
disappeared, switch off the appliance.
Remove the plug from the socket and clean the insert grille and basket before
you actually start using the appliance. Wash the
insert grille and basket with soapy water or in the dishwasher. The inside and
outside of the appliance itself can be wiped with
a soft, damp cloth.
The appliance works with hot air. This means that you should never use oil,
other liquids or frying fat for preparing food.
• Place the appliance on a sturdy, flat and heat-resistant surface.
• Bend the feet of the insert grille slightly outwards so that it fits tightly
in the basket and cannot fall out.
• Place the insert grille in the basket.
• Place the basket in the appliance.
CAUTION! If the basket is not placed correctly, the appliance will not
function.
Do not fill the basket with oil or other liquids. Do not place anything on top
of the appliance.
Do not cover air inlet or outlet openings. Covered air openings will disrupt
the air circulation and will have a negative effect on
the frying result.
SETTING TEMPERATURE AND TIME
Press [+] and [–] on the left side of the control panel to set a higher or
lower temperature. The temperature changes in steps
of 5 °C. If you hold down the key, the temperature changes quickly.
Press [+] and [–] on the right side of the control panel to set a longer or
shorter time. The time changes in steps of 1 minute.
If you hold down the key, the time setting changes quickly.
HOT AIR FRYING
Check that the mains voltage corresponds with the voltage stated on the
information plate. Insert the plug in an earthed socket.
Press the on/off key. The display lights up.
Carefully remove the basket with insert grille from the appliance.
Fill the basket with the food that you want to prepare. Pay attention to the
maximum amount (also see the section with TIPS
below). Never use the appliance without the insert grille. The insert grille
is necessary for sufficient air circulation.
Slide the basket back in the appliance correctly.
Set the required temperature and time and press the on/off key.
Tip – For the best result, you must shake some products halfway through the
cooking time. For such products, you must first set
the first half of the required time. When you hear the timer signal, remove
the basket from the appliance, shake the product,
place back the basket and set the timer again.
Tip – When switching on the appliance, you can hold down the on/off key for 2
seconds. The appliance will automatically set the
temperature to 200 °C and the timer to 15 minutes. You can also select one of
the automatic menus. Press the menu selection
key [2] to go through the menus and make your choice. The appliance
automatically sets the ideal temperature and time.
See the “Time and temperature settings of the automatic menus” table below.
When the cooking time has passed, a sound signal can be heard. Remove the
basket from the appliance and check if the
products are ready. If they are not ready, place back the basket and set a few
extra minutes on the timer.
Tip – During the frying process, fat and moisture will drip on the bottom of
the basket. This could end up on the food that has
just been cooked, when you turn over the basket in order to remove the food.
Therefore carefully shake the ingredients out of
the basket and use tongs to remove larger ingredients.
The basket becomes very hot during the frying process. Only hold the basket by
its handle.
Depending on the dish being cooked, hot steam may come out of the basket.
The metal parts in the appliance become very hot. Never touch them when using
the appliance and immediately after using
the appliance.
Time and temperature settings of the automatic menus
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Steak
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Poultry
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Shrimps
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Fish
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Pizza
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Fries
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Pastry
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Vegeta
bles
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Temperature
Time
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180 °C
16 min
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200 °C
25 min
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180 °C
12 min
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180 °C
18 min
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200 °C
20 min
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200 °C
20 min
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160 °C
17 min
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160 °C
17 min
Weight min-max
grammes
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100-550
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100-550
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100-550
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100-550
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100-550
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100-550
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100-550
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100-550
TIPS
• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter cooking time.
• A larger amount of ingredients only requires a little more time, and a smaller amount requires a little less cooking time.
• Shaking smaller ingredients several times during the cooking time results in a better and more even end result.
• Do not cook extremely fat ingredients such as sausages in the hot air fryer.
• Snacks that can be cooked in the oven, can also be cooked in the hot air fryer.
• The optimum amount for preparing crispy fries is 800 grammes. The maximum amount is 1500 grammes.
• If necessary use an oil spray to lightly oil the ingredients and make them even more crispy.
• Use ready-made dough for a fast and simple preparation of filled snacks. Ready-made dough also cooks faster than home-made dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the basket if you want to make a cake or quiche, or if you want to cook delicate or filled ingredients.
• The hot air fryer can also be used to reheat ingredients. For this, set the temperature to 150°C for 10 minutes.
• Add 3 minutes to the cooking time if the hot air fryer is still cold.
• As the turbo hot air technology immediately reheats the air in the appliance, briefly removing the basket from the hot air fryer does not have an effect on the end result.
As ingredients can differ in origin, size, shape and brand, Tomado is not able to provide the optimum setting.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Clean the appliance as follows after each use.
Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.
After frying, the metal interior is hot. Do not touch the interior immediately after frying.
When cleaning the basket and insert grille, do not use metal kitchenware or abrasive agents, as these could damage the anti‑stick coating.
Remove the plug from the socket and allow the appliance to cool down fully before cleaning it.
Instruction: cooling goes quicker if the basket and insert grille are removed from the appliance.
Clean the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Clean the basket and insert grille with hot water containing a little washing- up liquid and a sponge. You can also wash the basket and insert grille in the dishwasher.
Instruction: stubborn dirt can be removed by filling the basket with hot water and a little bit of washing-up liquid and allowing it to soak for 10 minutes.
Clean the interior of the appliance with a damp soft sponge that you have first soaked in hot water and squeezed out. Remove any food residues from the heating element using a soft washing-up brush. Be careful with washing-up liquid. This could be left behind on the heating element and give a foreign taste to the ingredients.
Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water or other liquids.
Before storing the appliance, allow it to cool down fully and remove the plug from the socket.
Check that all components are clean and dry. Store the appliance in a clean and dry location.
BREAKDOWNS AND SOLUTIONS
Failure
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Possible cause
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Solution
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The appliance does not function.
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The plug is not in the socket.
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Insert the plug in an earthed socket.
The basket is not properly placed in the appliance.
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Properly slide the basket in the appliance.
The timer is not set
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Set the timer with the [+] or [-] key on the rights side of the control panel
The ingredients are not cooked.
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There are too many ingredients in the basket.
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Place smaller amounts of ingredients in the basket. Smaller portions can be fried more evenly.
The set temperature is too low.
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Set the appliance to a higher temperature.
The cooking time is too short.
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Set a longer time.
The ingredients are not fried evenly.
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Some ingredients must be shaken halfway the cooking time.
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Shake ingredients lying on top of one another (such as fries) halfway the cooking time.
Fried snacks are not crispy when they
come out of the
appliance.
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The snacks are not suitable for a hot air fryer and should be fried in an oil fryer.
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Use oven snacks or cover the snacks with a little oil for a more crispy result.
It is not possible
to slide the basket in the appliance
properly.
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The basket is overfilled.
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Do not fill the basket above the maximum, but observe the recommended amounts.
The insert grille is not properly placed in the basket.
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Place the insert grill in the basket with the correct side up.
There is white smoke coming from the
appliance.
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You are cooking fatty ingredients.
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When fatty ingredients are being cooked in the appliance, it is possible that a lot of fat drips in the basket. This fat causes white smoke and the basket can become hotter than normal. This does not have an effect on the appliance or on the end result.
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The basket still contains fat residues from a previous preparation.
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Clean the basket after every use. Fat residues that become hot can cause white smoke.
Fresh fries do not come out of the
appliance evenly
fried.
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The type of potato is not suitable.
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Use fresh potatoes that are a little floury when cooked.
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The fries have not been properly rinsed prior to frying.
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Properly rinse the cut fries to remove starch.
Fresh fries are not crispy when they
come out of the
appliance.
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The amount of oil and water in the fries determines how crispy they can be.
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Dab the fries properly dry before adding oil.
Cut the fries more finely for a crispier result.
Add a little more oil for a crispier result.
RECYCLING
This symbol means that this product should not be disposed of with regular household waste (2012/19/EU). Observe the rules that apply in your country for the separated collection of electric and electronic products. Correct disposal of the product prevents negative consequences for the environment and for public health. The packaging material of this product can be recycled 100%, return packaging material separately.
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