CLATRONIC FR 3769 H Hot Air Fryer Instruction Manual

CLATRONIC FR 3769 H Hot Air FryerV

Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.
Symbols in this Instruction Manual
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

WARNING
This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION
This refers to possible hazards to the appliance or other objects.

NOTE
This highlights tips and information.

General Notes
Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this appliance to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use.
• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the appliance without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the appliance off. Remove the plug from the socket.
• The appliance and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the appliance must not be used.
• Use only original spare parts.
• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.

WARNING
Do not allow small children to play with the plastic foil. There is a danger of suffocation

Special Safety Precautions for this Appliance

You will find the following symbol with warning character on the appliance:

WARNING: Hot surface!Danger of Burns!

During operation and afterwards, the temperature of the accessi-ble surfaces will be very high.

• Always hold the frying basket by the handle only. If necessary, use oven gloves.
• During operation, hot steam may escape from the air outlet opening. Keep a sufficient distance.
• Do not cover the air inlet opening and air outlet opening, in order to ensure sufficient air circulation.
• Keep sufficient distance (30 cm) to highly flammable objects such as furniture, curtains, etc.!
• Due to rising heat and vapours do not place the appliance under wall cupboards.
• Do not operate the appliance with an external timer or separate remote control system.
• Do not tamper with the safety switch.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older 8 years and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• Do not repair the appliance by yourself. Always contact an au-thorized technician. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be re-placed by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended to be immersed in water during cleaning. Please observe the instructions that we have included for you in the chapter “Cleaning”.

Unpacking the Appliance

1. Remove the appliance from the package.
2. Remove all packaging material such as films, filler, cable holders and cardboard.
3. Check the delivery contents for completeness.
4. Should the package contents be incomplete or damages be found, do not take the appliance into operation. Take it immediately back to the dealer.

Overview of the Components
Scope of Delivery

1. Temperature controller
2. On / off switch / timer
3. Heating indicator lamp
4. Air inlet openings
5. Air outlet openings
6. Frying basket
7. Handle of the frying basket 8 Strainer insert

Notes for Use

Location

• Set the appliance onto a non-slip, level, and heat-resist-ant surface.
• Take care that the appliance and the mains cable never are placed onto hot surfaces or near heat sources (e. g. range, hob).

Electric Connection
Before inserting the power plug into the outlet, check that the mains voltage to be used matches that of the appliance. You can find the required information on the nameplate.
Connected Wattage
The total power consumption of this appliance can be up to 1000 W.

CAUTION: Overload!
Do not use any multiple sockets, as this appliance is too powerful.

Switching the Appliance On / Off

• The appliance is switched off if the timer is set to the 0 position.
• Operation is only possible if the frying basket is inserted into the appliance.
• To use the appliance, set the desired time with the timer. And set the desired temperature with the temperature controller.

NOTE:
Once the time is up, a bell will sound. The appliance will switch off automatically.

Before Initial Use

• There is a protective layer on the heating element. To remove this, operate the appliance for about 10 minutes without any contents.
  NOTE:

• Any smoke or smells produced during this procedure are normal. Please ensure sufficient ventilation.
  WARNING
  Allow the appliance to cool down before you clean it!

• Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.

• Wipe the frying basket, the strainer insert, and the inside of the appliance before using it.

Useful Hints for Use

• This appliance is used for the preparation of solid foods. Do not prepare any soups or liquid foodstuffs in it.

• A safety switch prevents the use of the appliance without the frying basket.

• To achieve an optimum result, fill the frying basket maximal up to the MAX marking only. Never overfill the frying basket, so that the food does not touch the heating element.

• Never put oil or other liquids in the frying basket. In order to achieve crispy results, you can brush the food with a little bit of oil.

• Do not prepare the appliance for high-fat foods (e. g. sausages).

• All foods can be prepared in the appliance, which are • This appliance is used for the preparation of solid foods. Do not prepare any soups or liquid foodstuffs in it.

•  A safety switch prevents the use of the appliance without the frying basket.

• To achieve an optimum result, fill the frying basket maximal up to the MAX marking only. Never overfill the frying basket, so that the food does not touch the heating element.

• Never put oil or other liquids in the frying basket. In order to achieve crispy results, you can brush the food with a little bit of oil.

• Do not prepare the appliance for high-fat foods (e. g. sausages).

• All foods can be prepared in the appliance, which are also suitable for the oven.

• also suitable for the oven.

• The strainer insert helps to let the accumulated fat settle on the bottom of the frying basket. That makes the food crispier.
  Note that the dough expands during baking of cakes, bread or similar. Nothing must come into contact with the heating element.

• Take out the strainer insert if you want to bake bread etc. Foods that are cooked over one another, must be shaken after halfway through the cooking time. Thus the result is optimized and prevents uneven cooking.

• Pour water on homemade potato products after cutting at least 30 minutes to reduce the potato starch. Then dry the potato pieces with paper.

• The cooking time depends on several factors: Size, con-dition, quantity of food and set temperature. For standard values, see “Table of Cooking Times”.

• If you do not preheat the hot air fryer, add 4 minutes to the cooking time.

• Fry steaks / larger quantities of meat in a pan previously before leaving to cook in the hot air fryer. Time and temperature are dependent on the desired degree of doneness.

• With the appliance, you can also reheat food. Set the timer to 10 minutes and the temperature control to 150 °C.

Using the Appliance

1. Make sure that the appliance is unplugged and switched off.

2. Pull the frying basket out of the appliance using the handle.

3. Put the strainer insert into the appliance if needed. Push the strainer insert down all the way.

4. Slide the frying basket back into the appliance. It must engage.

5. Connect the appliance to a properly installed earthed socket.

6. Turn on the appliance with the switch. The control lamp lights up. You can select a cooking time.

7. Turn the temperature controller to the desired temperature.
   NOTE

   • When the set temperature is reached, the control lamp goes out.
   • It switches on and off during operation. This is normal and it indicates that the temperature is con-trolled by the thermostat and is being maintained.

8. Pull the frying basket out of the appliance using the handle.

9. Place the frying basket on a heat-resistant surface.

10. Fill the frying basket with the desired food.

11. Slide the frying basket back into the appliance.

12. WARNING: Hot steam can escape! If necessary, shake the food after half the cooking time. To do this, pull out the frying basket using the handle.

13. Slide the frying basket back into the appliance.

End of Operation

1. A beep sounds when the set time has expired.
   NOTE
   You can also abort the operation by setting the timer to the position.

2. Pull out the frying basket using the handle.

3. Put the food in a heatproof bowl.

4. Slide the frying basket back into the appliance.

Table of Cooking Times

Foodstuffs

| MIN / MAX

approx. quantity (g)

| Cooking time (minutes)| Tempera- ture (°C)
---|---|---|---
Potato products
Thin frozen French fries| ****

200 – 300

| 18 – 20| ****

200

Thick frozen French fries| ****

20 – 25

Potatoes au gratin| 300
Meat
Steak| ****

100 – 300

| ****

10 – 15

| ****

180

Pork cutlet
Hamburger
Sausages in batter| 13 – 15| 200
Poultry
Chicken lower leg| ****

100 – 300

| 25 – 30| ****

180

Chicken breast| 15 – 20
Baked
Cake,

Ø max. 10 cm

| ****

250

| 20 – 25| 160
Muffins| 15 – 18| 200
Quiche,

Ø max. 10 cm

| 300| 20 – 22| 180
Light Refreshments
Frozen chicken nuggets| 100 – 300| ****

6 – 10

| ****

200

Frozen fish fingers| ****

100 – 250

Spring rolls| 8 – 10
Stuffed vegetables| 10| 160
Frozen breaded cheese snacks| 8 – 10| 180

Cleaning

WARNING

• Always turn the appliance off before cleaning it and remove the mains plug. Wait until the appliance has cooled down.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water! Doing so may result in an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION: Non-stick coating

• Do not use any wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

WARNING:
Let the strainer insert cool down before you take it out of the frying basket!
The frying basket and strainer insert can be cleaned in a warm rinse.

• Clean the appliance inside and outside with a slightly moist, not wet cloth.

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described. Let the accessories dry completely.
• We recommend that you store the appliance in its original packaging when it is not to be used for a longer period.
• Always store the appliance at a well ventilated and dry place outside the reach of children.

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs, it is often only a small thing. Before you contact our service, please note the following information:

socket with another appliance.
Plug in the mains plug correctly.
Check the main circuit breaker.
You have not set the cooking time.| Select a desired cooking time.
The food is not cooked to the end.| The frying basket is overfilled.| Reduce the amount of food. Smaller quantities are cooked evenly.
The temperature is set too low.| Set the temperature higher with the temperature controller (see “Table of Cooking Times”).
The cooking time is set too short.| Use the timer to increase the time (see “Table of Cooking Times”).
The food is cooked unevenly.| When foods are placed on top of each other,

there is inadequate airflow.

| The food must be shaken after half the cooking time.
The food is not crisp.| Foods are used, which is only suitable for a conventional fryer.| Use oven-ready food or sprinkle it with a little oil.
Smoke comes out of the appliance.| You are preparing very fatty foods.| Fat splashes inside the appliance may cause the emission of fumes. Provide adequate ventilation.
In the frying basket there are still fat residues from previous use.| Clean the frying basket after each use as described in the chapter “Cleaning”.

Technical Data

• Model      FR 3769 H
• Power supply     220 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
• Power consumption:    1000 W
• Protection class:
• Net weight:    approx. 2.5 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.
This appliance has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and is manufactured according to the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.
Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal. This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.
This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilisation of electrical and electronic equipment. Information concerning where the equipment can be dis-posed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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