cecotec BAKE&FRY 1400 TOUCH STEEL Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: cecotec

Table of Contents

cecotec BAKE&FRY 1400 TOUCH STEEL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND COMPONENTS
Control panel
BEFORE USE
OPERATION
Functions (12)
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Storage
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cecotec BAKE&FRY 1400 TOUCH STEEL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions thoroughly before using the appliance. Keep this instruction manual for future reference or new users.

When using electrical appliances, basic precautions must always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.
Make sure the voltage of your mains supply matches the voltage requirements specified in the rating label of the appliance.
Unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out cleaning or maintenance task, or when not in use. Allow it to cool down completely before attaching or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not touch the surface of the fryer without gloves,
as it may be hot.
To avoid possible burns, use extreme caution when removing hot accessories or disposing of fat residues.
Do not immerse the cord, plug, or any non-removable part of the product in water or any other liquid. Do not expose the electrical connections to water.
Use the device only for the purposes described in this instruction manual, any other use is not recommended by the manufacturer and could have a detrimental effect on the lifespan of the appliance and/or the safety of the user.
Do not use the appliance if its cord, plug, or housing is damaged, nor after it malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any way. If the cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the official Technical Support Service of Cecotec in order to avoid any type of danger.
Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
Place the device on an even, heat-resistant surface.
This product is designed only for household use.
Do not try to repair the device by yourself.
Always unplug the appliance after each use.
To avoid possible hazards and damage, do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Cecotec.
Do not operate outdoors.
Do not twist, bend, strain, or damage the power cord in any way. Protect it from sharp edges and heat sources. Do not let it touch hot surfaces. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the working surface or counter top.
The appliance must not be used in potentially dangerous locations, such as flammable, explosive, chemical-laden, or wet atmospheres, nor near flammable materials.
Place the fryer on an even, heat-resistant surface. Do not place the device near heat sources, places with high humidity levels, or combustible materials.
Use extreme caution when introducing containers made of materials other than metal or glass.
Do not use the appliance to store accessories not recommended by Cecotec when not in use.
Do not introduce any of the following materials into the appliance: cardboard, plastic, paper or similar.
Do not cover the crumb tray or any other part of the device with aluminium foil. This will cause the unit to overheat.
Do not introduce large food, packaging or metal utensils into the device as this may cause an electric shock.
A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touches flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
Do not operate under wall furniture.
Do not let the product unsupervised while it is plugged in or operating.
Do not lean on the appliance during use.
Do not rest cooking utensils or baking trays on the glass door.
The appliance is not intended to be used by children under the age of 8. It can be used by children over the age of 8, as long as they are given continuous supervision.
Keep this appliance and its power cord out of reach of children under the age of 8.
The cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be carried out by children without supervision.
Supervise young children to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.

PARTS AND COMPONENTS

Housing
Temperature/time knob
Control panel
Plug
Door
Door handle
Handle to remove rotisserie
Rotisserie accessory
Oven rack
Airfryer tray
Fat-drip tray
Rotating chips basket

Control panel

Functions
Time knob
Heating elements
On/off
Start/Pause
Manual
Reheat
Rotisserie
Light
Preheating
Temperature knob

BEFORE USE

Take the product out of the box.
Check for any visible damage. If any is observed, immediately contact the Technical Support Service of Cecotec for advice or reparation.
Place the device on an even, heat-resistant surface.
Keep a distance of at least 110 mm between the power socket and the wall, furniture, etc.
Wash all accessories and clean the inside of the device with soap and warm water using a non-abrasive sponge.
Thoroughly dry all accessories and place them in the oven again.
When using the device for the first time, it is necessary to let it operate for 18 minutes at maximum temperature (230°C) to sterilise it and to eliminate any bad odours from the manufacturing process.
The unit may emit odour or smoke the first time, due to the protective film on the resistor. This odour will disappear.

Note
Install the piece that will allow the proper distance to the wall manually. Place the piece and screw both screws for proper attachment.

OPERATION

A quick guide to operation is explained below. For more details, please refer to the Control Panel section in this section.

How to use the hot air frying oven. Quick operation guide.

Plug the appliance into the mains supply. At this time, the device will beep and the On/Off icon will flash.
Press the On/Off icon to turn the device on and off. Programmes will light up.
Press the desired programme or use the manual mode if preferred. You can set the time, temperature, resistors and extra functions, like preheating or roasting.
Once you have selected the programme or set the manual mode, press the Inicio/Pausa icon to start cooking.
To finish cooking you can:
- Press the On/Off icon directly and the display will show the lighted up icons.
- Press the Inicio/Pausa icon to pause it and then the On/Off icon.
When cooking is finished, the device will beep and go into standby.

Functions (12)

This device has 9 preset functions that are shown in the table below. To select a programme, press the icon directly.

Note

The default information in the table above is for reference only, you can set the temperature and cooking time if desired.
Data may vary depending on the different characteristics of the food to be cooked.
When cooking fatty foods (e.g. chicken wings) in the rack or basket of the air fryer, place the fat-drip tray below the lower resistors to prevent oil from dripping onto the stainless steel

Temperature/time knob (13 and 22)

For each selected programme, the display will show the temperature and time. If you want to change these values, turn the knob to the right to increase and to the left to decrease.
Time will increase and decrease minute by minute and temperature will increase and decrease by 10°C in 10°C intervals.
Time ranges from 1 min to 120 min and temperature from 50ºC to 230ºC, except for the Dehydrate function where the time can be set from 10 min to 720 min and the temperature from 50ºC to 70ºC.

Resistors (14)
Resistors are predetermined for each programme, but can be set by pressing the icons. You can select only the upper or lower resistor and both.

On/off (15)
Press this icon to turn the device on and off. In addition, if you want to end a programme even though it has not finished, press this icon and the programme will end. All programme icons are illuminated on the display so that you can start cooking again.

Inicio/Pausa (16)
Press this icon to start or pause the selected programme. If you open the door during cooking it will pause and if you close it it will resume cooking. If the door remains open and the appliance is not being used, the oven will automatically turn off after 10 minutes

Manual mode (17)

Press the Manual mode icon, 150ºC temperature and 20 min will appear by default. Turn the knobs to set the parameters. Next, select the top, bottom or both resistors, and if you want to roast, press the corresponding icon. Select all parameters, press the Inicio/Pausa icon to start cooking.
The Manual mode has no memory, so every time you use it you need to set it again.

Reheat (18)

Press this icon if you want to heat food again. To start this function, press the Reheat icon and then the Inicio/Pausa icon.
If you want to modify the programme temperature and time, turn the corresponding knobs.

Rotisserie (19)
This function is useful when cooking chicken. By default the Chicken mode will be activated, but if you want to activate another programme, press this icon.

Light (20)
Press this icon to turn on the light. If you press it again, it will turn off. As soon as the device starts operating, the light will stay on for approximately 1 minute by default.

Preheat (21)

This function will allow you to cook food faster.
To use it, first select the desired programme and then the Preheat icon. Press the Inicio Pausa icon and the device will immediately start heating up.
During the preheat, the Preheat and Inicio/Pausa icons will flash.
Preheating will finish after 1-3 minutes approximately and the device will emit a sound. Then open the door, introduce the food, close the door and press the Inicio/Pausa icon to start the previously selected programme.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
Always clean the appliance after each use.
Allow the device and accessories to cool down before disassembling and cleaning it.
Do not use metallic or abrasive products. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the device’s surface.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquid.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean the product.
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the product’s surface. You can use a non-abrasive liquid detergent or a mild spray solution to prevent stains from building up. Apply the cleaning product to the sponge and not to the device surface directly.
To clean the glass door, use a glass cleaner or mild detergent and a damp sponge or soft plastic scouring pad. Do not use abrasive products or metallic scouring pads, as they may scratch the surface of the device.
Clean the LED display with a soft and wet cloth. Apply the cleaning product to the cloth, do not apply it directly to the LED display. Cleaning the LED display with a soft or abrasive cloth could scratch it.

Inside cleaning To clean any splashes that may occur during cooking processes, use a soft, damp sponge to wipe the walls. You can use a non-abrasive liquid detergent or a mild spray solution to prevent stains from building up. Apply the cleaning product to the sponge and not the inside directly

Warning
Extreme caution when cleaning the resistors to avoid damaging it. Allow the device to cool down completely and then carefully rub a soft, damp sponge or cloth along the resistors. Do not use any type of cleaning product or detergent. Allow all surfaces to dry thoroughly before connecting the power cord to the power outlet and turning on the device.

Cleaning the fat-drip tray

After every use, remove the fat-drip tray and wash it. Use a damp sponge to remove crumbs or excess fat in the tray. You can use a non-abrasive liquid detergent or a mild spray solution to prevent stains from building up. Apply the cleaning product to the sponge and not the inside directly. Dry it properly.
To get rid of fat, soak the tray in soapy water and wash it with a sponge or soft plastic scouring pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Always make sure to insert the fat-drip tray back into the device after cleaning and before connecting the power cord to the mains socket or switching on the device.

Cleaning the oven rack and the fryer tray

Wash all accessories in warm soapy water and use a sponge or soft plastic scouring pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or metal utensils to clean any of the accessories, as this may damage the surface.
Accessories are not dishwasher safe.

Storage

Make sure all parts are clean and dry when you store it.
Make sure the door is closed.
Store the device cool, on a horizontal surface and on the support feet. Do not store it while it is hot or wet. Do not store it in hot and humid environments.