anko AO2502 Air Fryer and Oven User Manual

June 6, 2024
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Air Fryer & Oven
AO2502
User Manual

anko AO2502 Air Fryer and Oven

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using any electrical product, always follow these basic safety precautions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
  1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
  2. Always turn the appliance OFF and disconnect from mains power when not in use, before attempting to move the appliance, before cleaning or storing.
  3. Never immerse the appliance, the supply cord, and plug in water or any other liquid, nor rinse them under the
  4. To prevent electric shock and short-circuit, avoid any liquid from entering the appliance.
  5. If the supply cord or any part is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician in order to avoid a hazard or the product must be disposed of.
  6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool down before putting on or taking off parts.
  7.  This appliance 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 appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  8. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  9. Surfaces may become hot during use. This is normal.
  10. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces become knotted or hang from the edge of benchtops.
  11. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.
  12. Keep the appliance clear of walls, curtains, and other heat-sensitive materials (leave a minimum distance of 20cm in each direction). Do not place the appliance under shelving or flammable materials when in use.
  13. Do not move the appliance when in use.
  14. Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet when the appliance is working.
  15. Do not touch the inside of the appliance while it is working.
  16. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual.
  17. Do not place anything on top of the appliance when in use and when stored.
  18. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, check that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage in your home. If this is not the case, DO NOT use the appliance.
  19. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
  20. The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause serious injury or damage to the appliance.
  21. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use it in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.
  22. This appliance is not intended to be used in environments such as staff kitchens in shops, offices, farms or other work environments. Nor is it intended to be used by clients in motels, bed and breakfast, and other residential environments.
  23. During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet. Keep yourself at a safe distance from steam and the air outlet. Also, be careful of hot steam and air when operating.
  24. Make sure the ingredients prepared in this appliance come out golden yellow instead of dark or brown.

CAUTION: Hot surfaces! The appliance and accessories become extremely HOT during the cooking process. Do not touch the accessories during and immediately after cooking. Only hold the appliance by the handle and use caution when removing the accessories and food from the appliance. Always wear oven mitts or use the fetch tool when handling potentially hot accessories and foods. Allow it to cool down completely before cleaning.

IMPORTANT!

  • Use the appliance only on a dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface only, away from any edges.

  • We recommend using a heat mat under the oven to prevent heat damage to the benchtop surface.

  • Do not use the appliance under overhead cabinets or presses. The steam may cause damage to the cabinets or presses.

  • Do not place the unit close to flammable materials, heating units, or wet environments.

  • This appliance must be earthed.

  • Never use the appliance with oil.

  • Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet socket when the appliance is not in use.

  • Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning.

  • Do not replace with other parts that are not designed specifically for this appliance.

  • Do not put any other cooking pans in the appliance.

  • If a lot of smoke is escaping from the air vent during operation, unplug the unit and do not use it.

  •  Do not move the unit whilst in operation. Allow the appliance to cool down completely before moving.

  • Any repairs to the product must be carried out by a qualified electrical person only.

  • Do not disassemble the unit on your own or replace any parts.

  • If the power cord is damaged, do not use it.

  • Keep the unit out of reach of children during use or when stored.

  • Keep away from the air outlet or where heat or steam is being released.

  • Make sure the appliance is always clean prior to cooking.

  • It is normal for some smoke to escape from the unit when heating for the first time. This should subside after a few minutes of use.

  • For cleaning, please refer to the “CLEANING AND STORAGE” section.
    WARNING: To prevent the risk of severe personal injury and/or property damage, use extreme caution when cooking. CAUTION!

  • Do not cover the air inlet and outlet opening while the appliance is operating.

  • Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

1. Control panel
2. Door handle
3. Door
4. Hot air outlet
5. Heating element
6. Door| 7. Drip tray
8. Rotisserie fork set
9. Wire rack
10. Mesh rack
11. Baking plate
12. Rotisserie basket
13. Fetch tool
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IMPORTANT!

Please make sure that your appliance is received with the right components shown above. Check everything carefully before use. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not use them.  Return the product to Kmart for replacement.

INTRODUCTION

The air fryer oven provides an easy and healthier way of cooking your favorite foods. By applying rapid air circulation from all directions additional to a top grill, it is able to cook a variety of dishes without adding any oil or cooking with a mist of oil.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Note: When using the appliance for the first time, carefully remove all internal and external packaging, protective film, and accessories.

  • Clean the main unit with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry with a soft dry cloth.
    WARNING! Do not immerse the main unit in water or any other liquids to clean.

  • Wash the accessories with soapy water. Dry all components thoroughly before use.
    WARNING! This is an oil-free fryer that works on hot air. Do not fill with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid. Fire hazards or personal injuries could result if these instructions are not followed properly.

HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES

Wire Rack, Mesh Rack, Baking plate
➢ The wire rack, mesh rack, and backing plate can be used not only for dehydration but also to cook crispy snacks, fish, steak, etc., or reheat foods like pizza.
➢ Slide along the rack shelf to install or take out the wire rack.
➢ The mesh rack should always use together with the backing plate.

Rotisserie Fork Set
➢ The rotisserie fork set is used for roasting large meat or whole chicken.
➢ Install a fork on the shaft. Force shaft lengthwise through meat/chicken in the center. Install another fork on the shaft. Slide both forks into meat/chicken and adjust the meat/chicken to the middle of the shaft, then drive the screws to lock the forks in position. You can adjust the forks closer to the middle if needed but never outwards to the screw grooves of both ends.
➢ When a rotisserie fork set is used, always choose a rotate function for better and consistent cooking results.
NOTE: Make sure the meat or chicken is not too large to rotate freely in the oven. Maximum 1.4KG. For a batter cooking experience, use yarn to tie the chicken to make sure there is enough space for rotation.
➢ To install the rotisserie fork set, put the cuboid end into the hole on the right side, put another side onto the rotating shelf on the left side.

Rotisserie Basket
➢ Great for fries, roasting nuts, and other snacks.
➢ Use the Hasp to open and lock the rotisserie basket.
➢ To install the rotisserie basket, put the cuboid end into the hole on the right side, put another side onto the rotating shelf on the left side.
➢ When using the rotisserie basket, always choose a rotate function for better and consistent cooking results.

Fetch Tool
➢ Used to remove the rotisserie basket or fork set from the appliance.
➢ Place the fetch tool under the shaft at both sides of the rotisserie basket or fork set,then gently extract the rotisserie basket or fork set out.

Drip Tray
➢ Cook with the drip tray for easy clean-ups.
➢ Put the drip tray into the bottom of the appliance when in use. It is easy to take out for cleaning.

HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL

1. AIR FRY button
➢ When the appliance is plugged in, press the AIR FRY button to use the air fryer.
➢ The preset functions of the air fryer, time, and temperature will light up on the display.
➢ The preset functions are as follows:
Note: use the below table for reference only. Actual cooking time and temperature may have to be adjusted depending on the food quantity or size.

Icons

| Pre-set| Time|

Temperature

---|---|---|---

FRIES

| Fries| 15 minutes| 200°C

CHOPS

| Chops| 20 minutes| 200°C

SHRIMP

| Prawns| 12 minutes| 160°C

FISH

| Fish| 10 minutes| 180°C

STEAK

| Steak| 20 minutes| 180°C

WINGS

| Wings| 25 minutes| 200°C

CHICKEN

| Chicken| 40 minutes| 200°C
| | |

2. OVEN button
➢ When the appliance is plugged in, press the OVEN button to use the oven.
➢ The preset functions of the oven, time, and temperature will light up on the display.
➢ The preset functions are as follows:
Note: use the below table for reference only. Actual cooking time and temperature may have to be adjusted depending on the quantity or size.

Icons Pre-set Time Temperature

BAKE

| Bake| 25 minutes| 170°C

PIZZA

| Pizza| 20 minutes| 200°C

TOAST

| Toast| 15 minutes| 200°C

CAKE

| Cake| 25 minutes| 200°C

BACON

| Bacon| 6 minutes| 190°C

DEHYDRATE

| Dehydrate| 8 hours| 50 ° C

DEFROST

| Defrost| 10 minutes| 70°C

3. FUNCTION button
➢ When AIR FRY or OVEN is chosen, rotate the FUNCTION button to choose the right food type that you want to cook.
➢ The selected function will flash on the display.
4. Time/temperature button
➢ Press the time and temperature choose a button to transform the time or temperature that you want to reset.
➢ The selected item (time or temperature) flashes on the display for setting.
5. TIME/TEMP setting knob
➢ Rotate the TIME/TEMP setting knob to reset the time or temperature.
➢ You can reset the exact cooking time by an hour or minute. You can increase or decrease the time from 1 hour to 24 hours under dehydrating function. You can increase or decrease time by 1 minute, from 1 minute to 1 hour under all the other functions.
➢ You can reset the exact cooking temperature. You can raise or lower the cooking temperature by 5℃ from 30℃ to 80℃ under dehydrating function, from 40℃ to 70℃  under defrost function, from 80℃ to 200℃ under all the other functions.

6. START/CANCEL button
➢ After selecting function or time and temperature reset, press the START/CANCEL button to start
cooking.
➢ You can stop the cooking process at any time during cooking by pressing the START/CANCEL
button again, and the appliance will go into standby mode.
7. Rotation Button
➢ Press the rotation button when cooking with the Rotisserie basket or fork set. The icon will light up
on the display while the function is in use. You can stop this function by pressing again on the
rotation button at any time.
8. Light Button
➢ With the help of the internal lamp, you can check the cooking progress.
➢ Press the light button, the icon will light up on the display and the internal light will illuminate. The light will illuminate for 30 seconds during the cooking process.
➢ Internal light will illuminate for 3 minutes when you open the oven door, and it will automatically turn OFF when the oven door is closed.
➢ You can turn OFF the light at any time by pressing the light button again.

9. Digital Display
The Digital Display shows the function, time, temperature, light, rotation working status.

PREPARE FOR USING AIR FRYER OVEN

  • Place the appliance on a stable, level, horizontal, and heat-resistant surface.
    IMPORTANT! Do not place the appliance on a non-heat-resistant surface. Do not place or use the appliance on a laminated / Vinyl benchtop. To prevent heat damage,  placing the air fryer oven on an insulated heat pad is recommended.
    NEVER put anything on top of the appliance.
    NEVER cover the air vents on the top and back of the cooking Unit.
    NEVER fill any cooking vessel with oil or liquid of any kind. This Unit cooks with hot air only.
    NEVER use the Oven Door as a place to rest a hot Fry Basket filled with food. The Hot Fry Basket could damage the Oven Door or cause the Unit to tip over. Personal injury could result.

Warning! Forks, skewers, and other metal parts with this appliance are sharp and will get extremely hot during use. Special care should be taken to avoid personal injury. Wear a protective oven mitt or use a fetch tool.

COOKING WITH YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

  • Select the right cooking accessories (wire rack, mesh rack, backing plate, rotating basket, or fork set) for your food.

  • Put the food on/into /force through the cooking accessories and put the accessories with food into the air fryer oven in the right position. Close the oven door.

  • Connect the plug of the appliance into an earthed power outlet socket. The appliance will be in standby mode.

  • Choose air fry or oven, select a preset function or set the time and temperature manually, then press the START/CANCEL button to start cooking. Touch the rotation button when cooking anything using the rotisserie basket or fork set. Press the light icon to check the cooking process if needed.
    NOTE: You may open the door to check at any time during the cooking process. The appliance will pause when the door is opened or powered OFF. The appliance will continue cooking when the door is closed or powered ON again within 2 hours. If the door is opened or powered OFF for more than 2 hours during the cooking process, the appliance will return to standby mode automatically. Warning! During the cooking process, accessories will become very hot. When you remove it, make sure you have a trivet or a heat- resistant surface nearby to place it on. To prevent heat damage to the surface, NEVER place hot accessories directly on a counter/benchtop or table.

  • You can reset the time and temperature during the cooking process according to the actual condition.

  • When the cooking process has been completed, the appliance will automatically stop heating with 5 beep beep sounds. The end will be shown on the display.

  •  Open the door and take out the accessories with food.

CAUTION!The appliance and accessories are extremely hot! Always use an oven mitt or the fetch tool. Handle with care to avoid injury.
Tips:
➢ Foods that are smaller in size usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ones.
➢ Turning foods halfway during the cooking process will assure that all the pieces are evenly cooked.
➢ Misting a bit of vegetable oil on fresh potatoes is suggested for a crispier result. When adding a little oil, do it only before the start of the cooking process.
➢ Place a baking tin in the air fryer oven when baking cake, quiche, fragile, or filled foods.
➢ You can also use the air fryer oven to reheat foods. Simply set the temperature to 150℃ for up to 10 minutes.
➢ Cut into thin slices of about 5mm, and evenly arrange the airflow racks in the oven. It is best to keep a little space in the middle to facilitate the circulation of hot air.

COOKING CHART

Category

| Food| Amount (g)| Time (min.)|

Temperature (°C)

---|---|---|---|---

Potato & chips

| Thin frozen
chips| 600-700| 15-20| 200
Thick frozen
chips| 600-1000| 20-25| 200
Potato gratin| 800-1000| 25-30| 200

Meat & Poultry

| Steak| 500-1200| 10-15| 180
Pork chops| 750-1200| 15-20| 200
Hamburger| 400-800| 10-15| 180
Sausage roll| 500-1000| 13-15| 200
Drumsticks| 500-1000| 25-30| 180
Chicken breast| 500-1000| 20-25| 180
Chicken| 500-1400| 30-40| 200

Snacks

| Spring rolls| 500-1000| 10-15| 180
Frozen chicken
nuggets| 600-1000| 10-15| 200
Frozen fish| 600-900| 12-18| 180
Frozen bread
crumbed
cheese snacks| 500-900| 8-12| 200
Stuffed
vegetables| 400-800| 10| 160
Dried fruit| /| 240| 35
Baking| Cake| 800| 20-25| 200
Quiche| 800| 20-22| 180
Muffins| 800| 15-18| 200
Sweet snacks| 800| 20| 160

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Solution
The air fryer oven does not work The **appliance
is not plugged in.** Connect the supply cord plug

into an earthed power outlet socket. Check the power outlet socked is switched ON.
Food not well cooked.| The amount of ingredients is too large.| Put smaller batches of ingredients in the air fryer oven. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
The set temperature is too low.| Set a higher temperature.
The set time is too short.| Set a longer time.
Fried snacks are not crispy| You used a type of snack meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer.| Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result. Do this before starting the cooking process.
The pan still contains grease residues from previous use.| Make sure you clean the appliance and accessories properly after each use.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly| You did not use the right potato type.| Use fresh potatoes to ensure sure they stay firm during frying.
You did not rinse the potato sticks properly before frying.| Rinse the potato sticks properly to remove starch from the surface.
Fresh fries are not crispy| The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the fries.| Make sure you dry the potato sticks properly before you add a mist of oil. Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier result. When frying frozen fries, preheat the air fryer to 200 C. Most French fries will cook within 10 to 15 minutes or so, provided the air fryer is preheated.
White smoke coming from Unit| Oil is being used. Accessories have excess grease residue from previous cooking.| Wipe down to remove excess oil. Clean the appliance and accessories after each use.
Food is not fried evenly| Some foods need to be turned in during the cooking process.| Refer to tips when cooking with your air fryer oven.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

  • Clean the air fryer oven after each use.
  • Remove the power cord from the power outlet socket and ensure the appliance is thoroughly cooled before cleaning.
  • Clean the door, inside and outside of the appliance with a warm, moist cloth or and a nonabrasive sponge with mild detergent.
  • The accessories are dishwasher safe. Never use abrasive cleaning materials.
  • Make sure all components are clean and dried thoroughly before storing.
  • Store the appliance in a clean and dry location.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Voltage: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
Power: 1800W

12 Month Warranty
Thank you for your purchase from Kmart.
Kmart Australia Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Kmart will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair, or exchange (where possible) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. Kmart will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, or neglect.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre on 1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995 (New Zealand) or alternatively, via  Customer Help at Kmart.com.au for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expenses incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our Customer Service Centre at 690 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave Vic 3170.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.

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