CHAMPION CHAF220 Aero Fryer User Manual

CHAF220
USER MANUAL

Read this Manual carefully before use

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
2. Check that the voltage in your home corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against electrical shock, fire, or personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or the appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. As a rule, this appliance is not intended to be used by children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, turn any control to “off” (or 0), then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
14. Do not use the appliance for anything other than intended use.
15. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the Air Fryer as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
16. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.
17. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
18. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass.
19. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers’ recommended accessories, in this appliance when not in use.
20. Do not place any of the following materials in the appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.
21. Do not cover the cooking basket or any part of the Air Fryer with metal foil. This causes overheating of the Air Fryer.
22. Do not leave the unit unattended when in use.
23. Use extreme caution when removing the basket or basket holder and disposing of hot grease.
24. The Air Fryer can be turned off while using any of the functions by pressing the on/off button.
25. During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlet openings. Also, be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance.
26. Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.
27. Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
28. Leave at least 6 inches (15 cm) of free space on the back, sides, and above the appliance.

Caution!

• Always place the appliance on a horizontal, level, heat resistant, and stable surface.
• This appliance is intended for normal household use only.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Let the appliance cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling or cleaning it.
• The appliance is equipped with a safety micro-switch inside that will shut the appliance off automatically if the basket is removed during cooking.
• Never press the release button unless the basket holder is resting on a flat, level, and heat-resistant surface!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PARTS DESCRIPTION

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1. Touchscreen digital control panel
2. Food basket
3. Food basket holder
4. Handle
5. Food basket release button with safety cover
6. Main Housing| 7. Air inlet ring
8. Temperature increase button
9. Temperature decrease button
10. ON/OFF button
11. Mode selection button
12. Time decrease button
13. Time increase button

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Unpack the appliance and its accessories (food basket, food basket holder, ). Wash the accessories in hot, soapy water and then wipe them dry. Wipe the interior of the frying cavity with a damp cloth or sponge, and then dry with a paper towel. Make sure the cavity is dry before operating the unit.
2. Position the Air Fryer on a flat, level, and heat-resistant surface. Make sure that it is also positioned at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from any surrounding objects.
3. It is recommended to let the Air Fryer heat for about 20 minutes without any food in it. This helps to eliminate grease that may have adhered during manufacturing and to eliminate the ”new” appliance smell.
4. Ventilate the room during this period. When your Air Fryer is heated for the first time, it may emit slight smoke or odor. This is normal with many heating appliances. This does not affect the safety of your appliance.

Caution: When moving the Air Fryer, make sure that you hold it securely and support the base- do not rely on the food basket handle when moving the fryer!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing for use:

1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface. Make sure that the surface is heat resistant and that the Air Fryer is also positioned at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from any surrounding objects.
2. Make sure that the food basket is securely placed inside the basket holder.
3. Insert the power plug into a wall socket. Your Air Fryer is now ready for use!

Caution!

• Do not fill the food basket or basket holder with oil or any other liquid, as this may cause a fire hazard.

• Never use the Air Fryer without the food basket in place.

• Keep all ingredients in the basket to prevent any contact with the appliance’s heating elements.
  Do not overfill the food basket.

• Do not cover the air inlet on the top of the air outlet on the back of the unit while the appliance is in use.

• Do not touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.

• Never immerse the unit’s housing in water or rinse it under the tap.

Using the appliance:

1. Pull the handle to carefully remove the food basket holder from the Air Fryer.

2. Put the ingredients that you will be air-frying into the food basket and place the basket into the basket holder.
   Note: Never fill the basket to capacity or exceed the recommended amounts as this could affect the quality of cooking.

3. Slide the basket back into the Air Fryer.
   Caution! Never use the Air Fryer without the food basket and the food basket holder in it!
   Caution! Do not touch the food basket, basket holder, or the inside of the Air Fryer during and immediately after use, as they get very hot. Only hold the food basket by its handle.
   Always use oven mitts. Unit is hot!

4. Determine the required preparation time and cooking temperature for the ingredients (see section ‘Settings’ after this chapter).

5. Press the red ON/OFF key to start the unit and adjust the time and temperature settings as desired.

6. Press the +/- time adjustment keys to increase or decrease the cooking time. A short press will increase or decrease the cooking time by 1 minute; a long press will increase or decrease the cooking time rapidly by increments of 1 minute.

7. Press the +/- temperature adjustment keys to increase or decrease the cooking temperature. A short press will increase or decrease the cooking temperature by 5 degrees, a long press will increase or decrease the temperature rapidly by increments of 5 degrees.

8. Press the ON/OFF key again to start air frying. Alternatively, selecting a time, temperature or preset will start the unit automatically after 5 seconds if no key is pressed afterward.

9. The spinning “Fan” icon will turn on and start to blink continuously indicating that the fryer is working. The timer will start counting down the set time.

10. During the air frying process, the fan will continue blinking indicating that the air fryer is functioning. A noticeable click sound indicates when the set temperature has been reached and the heating element goes off. The click sound will be heard multiple times during operation indicating that the air fryer is maintaining the set temperature.

11. During cooking, excess oil and cooking juices from the ingredients will collect in the basket holder. This is to be expected.

12. Some recipes require shaking the food in the basket halfway through the set time (see section ’Settings’ in this chapter). To shake the ingredients, pull the basket out of the
    appliance using the handle. Then gently, but firmly, shake it. Slide the basket holder back into the Air Fryer and continue to cook.
    Note: Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside of the appliance, pulling the basket briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying will not disturb the cooking process.
    Tip: Sometimes, it is easier to divide cooking times into 2 phases for recipes that require the basket to be shaken mid-cooking. If you set the timer to half the required cooking time, you will hear the timer bell go off when you must shake the ingredients.
    Tip: If you set the timer to the full cooking time, the timer bell will not go off until cooking is completed. You can pull the basket out at any time to check the cooking condition of the ingredients. The power will shut down automatically and resume after you slide the basket holder back into the appliance. Note that the timer stops counting down automatically in this situation.

13. When you hear the timer bell (5 beeps), the set preparation time has elapsed. Using oven mitts and the basket handle, pull the basket holder out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
    Note: You can also switch the appliance off at any time. To do this, simply press the ON/OFF key.
    The ON/OFF icon turns red while the fan continues to function for 15 seconds, cooling down the unit before shutting down.

14. Check to see if the ingredients are ready. If they are not ready, simply slide the basket back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
    Caution!
    After hot air frying, the basket, the basket holder, and the ingredients will be hot!
    Depending on the type of ingredients in the Air Fryer, steam may escape out of the unit. Be mindful of scalding and wear kitchen gloves for safety.

15. To detach the food basket from the basket holder, slide the protection cover until the button is fully visible and press the basket release button.
    Caution! Never press the release button unless the basket holder is resting on a flat, level, and heat-resistant surface! The basket holder contains hot liquid. Risk of severe scalding!

16. Holding the basket by the handle, empty the air-fried food into a bowl or onto a plate.
    Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, you may use a pair of tongs to lift the ingredients out of the basket. Use tongs or utensils with heat- resistant plastic tips, as metallic tips or utensils may scratch the coating of the basket.

17. When a batch of food is ready, the Air Fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch.
    IMPORTANT:
    f you notice the fan is not operating once the product starts cooking (no noise or airflow), please discontinue usage immediately and contact Customer Service.
    Using the preset menus:
    • Short-cut preset functions are provided: FRIES, CUPCAKE, SHRIMP, CAKE, CHICKEN, STEAK, and FISH.
    • To select a preset, press the M key repeatedly until the desired icon is selected. Press the ON/OFF key to start air frying. Alternatively, selecting a time, temperature or preset will start the unit automatically after 5 seconds if no key is pressed afterward.
    • The time and temperature settings can be adjusted at any time when using the preset menus.
    • To change to a preset after the unit starts, press the ON/OFF key then press the M key to change to the desired preset. Press the ON/OFF key to restart the unit with the desired preset.

18.  Remove the sticks from the bowl with your hands or a kitchen utensil so that excess oil stays behind in the bowl. Put the sticks in the basket.

Note: Do not tilt the bowl to pour the potato sticks into the basket. Transfer them with your hands or a kitchen utensil in smaller batches to prevent excess oil from collecting on the bottom of the pan.
SETTINGS
The table below will help you to select the basic settings for the ingredients.
Note: Keep in mind that these settings are indications. As ingredients differ in origin, size, shape, and brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients.

Food item

| Weight (g)| Time (min)| Temp (C)| Shake|

Note

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Thin French fries (frozen)| 300-700| 9-16| 200| YES|
Thick French fries (frozen)| 300-700| 11-20| 200| YES|
Homemade French fries| 300-800| 16-20| 200| YES| First, toss the food in one 1/2 tsp oil
Homemade Potato wedges| 300-800| 18-22| 180| YES| First, toss the food in one 1/2 tsp oil
Cake| 300| 20-25| 160| NO| Use a cake mold
Muffin| 300| 15-18| 200| NO| Use a cake mold
Steak| 200-500| 8-12| 180| NO|
Pork chops| 200-500| 10-14| 180| NO|
Chicken drumsticks| 200-500| 18-20| 180| NO|
Chicken breast| 200-500| 10-15| 180| NO|

Tips

• Any food that can be prepared in a traditional oven can also be prepared in an Air Fryer.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly air-fried food.
• A larger amount of ingredients only requires a slightly longer preparation time; a smaller amount of ingredients only requires a slightly shorter preparation time.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried food.
• If some foodstuffs tend to stick at the bottom of the basket, think to add some cooking oil spray in the basket prior to adding the ingredients to cook.
• Do not prepare very greasy ingredients, such as sausages, in the Air Fryer as the grease could catch fire.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the Air Fryer within a few minutes after you add the oil.
• The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 500 grams.
• Use the pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. The pre-made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the Air Fryer basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile or filled ingredients. You can also use the Air Fryer to reheat food. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Make sure to clean the appliance after each use!
• Switch the appliance off. Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the outlet and allow it to cool down completely.
• The basket and basket holder can be cleaned in hot water with mild detergent/dish soap, or in the dishwasher. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as this may damage the non-stick coating. Rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning.
• To remove baked-on food, fill the basket holder with hot, soapy water. Put the food basket in the pan and let the pan and the basket soak for about 10 minutes before cleaning in the sink.

Cleaning inside the cavity:

• Wipe the cavity with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry with a paper towel.
• Never use abrasive products in the cavity!
• Never immerse the appliance in water and make sure that no water or moisture penetrates the upper part of the Air Fryer.
• Clean the heating element inside the Air Fryer with a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.

Cleaning the air fryer’s exterior:

• Wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth. Wipe dry.
• NEVER use steel wool, metal scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish.
• Do not let any liquids enter the air inlet on the top of the Air Fryer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

| Possible cause|

Solution

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The Air Fryer does not work|

1. The appliance is not plugged in.
2. You have not set the timer.
3. The basket holder is not properly locked.

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1. Put the main plugin in an earthed wall socket.
2. Adjust the setting to the required preparation time to switch on the appliance.
3. Push the basket holder back in the Smart Fryer properly.

The ingredients fried with the Smart Fryer are not done.|

1. The ingredients fried with the Smart Fryer are not done.
2. The set temperature is too low.
3. The cooking time is too short.

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1. Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
2. Adjust the setting to the required temperature setting (see section ‘Settings’)
3. Adjust the setting to the required pre­paration time (see section ‘Settings’)

Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the Smart Fryer.|

1. You used a type of snack meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer.

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1. Use snacks made to be prepared in the oven, or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.

Cannot slide the basket into the appliance properly.|

1. There is too much food in the basket.
2. The basket is not placed properly in the basket holder.

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1. Do not fill the basket to capacity; refer to the “Setting” table above for maximum quantities.
2. Push the basket down into the basket holder until you hear a slight click.

White smoke conies out of the appliance.|

1. White smoke comes out of the appliance.
2. The pan still contains grease residues from previous use.

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1. When you fry greasy ingredients in the Smart Fryer, a large amount of oil will leak into the pan. The oil produ­ces white smoke and the pan may heat up more than usual. This does not affect the appliance or the result.
2. White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the basket holder; make sure you clean the basket and basket holder thoroughly after each use.

French fries are fried unevenly in the Smart Fryer.|

1. You did not use the right type of potato.
2. You did not rinse the potato sticks properly before you fried them.

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1. Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm during frying.
2. Rinse the potato sticks thoroughly to remove starch from the outside of the sticks.

French fries are not crispy when they come out of the Smart Fryer.|

1. The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the fries.

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• Make sure you dry the potato sticks properly before you add the oil.
• Cut the potatoes into thinner sticks for a crispier result.
• Add slightly more oil for a crispier result.

Warranty

Champion Nordic guarantees that this product is free from manufacturing defects in terms of materials and workmanship during a period of 2 years in Sweden, Norway,
Denmark and Finland. This warranty period begins on the day the product is purchased or delivered. Champion Nordic has no obligation to repair or replace products that are not accompanied by valid proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used for home use and does not cover damage resulting from abuse, failure to comply with the instructions from Champion Nordic, cases in which the product has been modified or subjected to unauthorized repair, improper packaging on the part of the owner, normal wear and tear, or improper handling on the part of a transport company.
Correct Disposal of this product
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

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