LAKELAND 27537 8L Slimline Air Fryer Instruction Manual

LAKELAND 27537 8L Slimline Air Fryer

Specifications

• Product: 8L Slimline Air Fryer
• Model: 27537
• Brand: Lakeland

Product Features

1. Air vents
2. Cord and plug
3. Non-stick tray
4. Air intake
5. Control panel
6. Cooking cavity and heating element
7. Crisper drawer
8. Crisper drawer handle
9. Crisper drawer release button

Control Panel Icons

1. 1. On/off power

2. Light
3. Temperature decrease
4. Temperature function icon
5. Temperature increase

Safety Precautions

Read all instructions before using the appliance. Follow safety precautions to avoid injury or appliance damage.

Using the Slimline Air Fryer for the First Time

Instructions for Use

1. Power On Mode: Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes at the required temperature without food.
2. Standby Mode: Select pre-set cooking functions.
3. Increasing or Decreasing Temperature: Adjust temperature as needed.
4. Increasing or Decreasing Time: Adjust cooking time.
5. Start/Pause: Begin or pause the cooking process.
6. Light: Illuminate the interior.
7. Opening the Crisper Drawer: Access the cooking chamber.

Checking Your Food

Regularly check the progress of your food during the cooking process.

A Guide to Ingredients and Hints and Tips – Chips

• * Use Maris Piper or King Edward potatoes for chips.

  • Dry and cut potatoes properly for best results.
  • Avoid adding oil or liquids to the crisper drawer.

Product Information

LAKELAND SLIMLINE AIR FRYER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Slimline Air Fryer. Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Our Slimline Air Fryer helps you cook your favourite food the healthier way, using little or no oil. Versatile, quick and convenient, the top grill circulates hot air to cook your food evenly from all directions, so you can cook meat, fish, poultry, seafood and baked goods, at the touch of a button, to perfection. Fantastic for frozen foods like French fries and scampi too, delicious, guilt-free home-made chips with little or no oil. There’s no messy oil to change and less of the odours associated with traditional deep fat fryers. It’s simple to use with an LED touchscreen control panel, and a clear countdown timer helps you keep track of progress, allowing you to create a perfect meal. Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s. Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Air vents
2. Cord and plug
3. Non-stick tray
4. Air intake
5. Control panel
6. Cooking cavity and heating element
7. Crisper drawer
8. Crisper drawer handle
9. Crisper drawer release button

CONTROL PANEL ICONS

1. On/off power
2. Light
3. Temperature decrease
4. Temperature function icon
5. Temperature increase
6. Fries function
7. Seafood function
8. Steak function
9. Fish function
10. Chicken legs/wings function
11. Pizza function
12. Bake function
13. Time increase
14. Time function icon
15. Time decrease
16. Pre-set cooking functions menu icon
17. Temperature indicator
18. Time indicator
19. Start/Pause
20. LED digital display

CONTROL PANEL ICONS

ON/OFF POWER

• The ON/OFF power icon will illuminate, when the appliance is plugged in and switched on at the socket.
• Press the ON/OFF power icon once it will illuminate the full control panel, the default setting of Fries will flash, with the temperature and time alternating on the control panel of 200°C and 20 minutes.
• Pressing the on/off power icon at any time during the cooking process will shut off the appliance, nothing will be illuminated on the control panel except the on/off power icon. The fan will continue running for 20 seconds to cool down the appliance.

LIGHT

• Selecting this icon will help you check cooking progress while the appliance is in operation.
• When opening the crisper drawer during the cooking process, the light will go out.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

• These icons enable you to raise or lower cooking temperature by 5°C intervals ranging from 80°C to 200°C. If you press and hold the icon it will go through the range quicker.

TIME CONTROL

• These icons enable you to select exact cooking time to the minute, from 1 to 60 minutes in 1 minute intervals. If you press and hold the icon it will go through therange quicker.

LED DIGITAL DISPLAY

• The LED digital display will switch between temperature and time remaining during the cooking process.

PRE-SET COOKING FUNCTIONS MENU

• Quick pre-set functions with the temperature and time pre-set. Select any of the preset cooking functions by pressing this icon.

The pre-set cooking functions are:

START/PAUSE

• Once you have selected the pre-set cooking function and are happy with the temperature and time, press the START/PAUSE icon and the appliance will start to cook.
• During the cooking process you can press the START/PAUSE icon to pause the appliance. Press the START/PAUSE icon to continue cooking.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety precautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 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 done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland Customer Services team on 015394 88100 or info@lakeland.co.uk
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact the Lakeland Customer Services team on 015394 88100 or info@lakeland.co.uk
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the socket to “off” and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Not recommended to be used with a plug-in timer switch.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.
• Keep the Slimline Air Fryer, plug and lead away from hot ovens, flames and other hot surfaces.
• The Slimline Air Fryer must be used in a well-ventilated area, at least 10cm away from walls and other surfaces to allow sufficient airflow.
• DO NOT operate the Slimline Air Fryer empty and never fill beyond half full.
• DO NOT fill the basket with oil or any other liquid to avoid a fire hazard.
• If dark smoke is coming out of the appliance, unplug immediately. Wait for the smoke\ to stop before removing the crisper drawer.
• DO NOT place food directly into the cooking cavity, or allow food to come into direct contact with the heating element. Never add food to the basket without the tray being in place, always cook food in the crisper drawer.
• DO NOT leave the Slimline Air Fryer unattended during use.
• The Slimline Air Fryer, crisper drawer and tray will remain hot for some time after use, switch off and unplug the Slimline Air Fryer and let it cool completely before moving, cleaning or storing.

WARNING – HOT SURFACES

• All surfaces marked with this symbol will get very hot during use.
• To prevent injury, DO NOT TOUCH.
• Switch off and unplug the Slimline Air Fryer\ and let it cool completely before touching these surfaces.
• Be careful when removing the crisper drawer and tray as burning hot steam can escape, and hot fat can spit and burn, always use the crisper drawer handle. Use oven gloves.
• During use, hot steam is released through the air vents – keep your hands and face \at a safe distance.

USING THE SLIMLINE AIR FRYER FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Unpack the Slimline Air Fryer and remove all the packaging materials.
• Before first use, wipe the main unit with a clean damp cloth.

TO REMOVE A CRISPER DRAWER FROM THE COOKING CAVITY

• Press down on the crisper drawer release button and pull the crisper drawer out from the cooking cavity using the crisper drawer handle and place on a dry level surface.
• Wash the crisper drawer and tray with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.
• Lower the tray into the crisper drawer, with the raised handle facing upwards.
• Never use the crisper drawer without the tray in it.
• Slide the crisper drawer back into the cooking cavity.
• The Slimline Air Fryer is now ready to use.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• PLEASE NOTE: This is an oil free fryer that works on hot air DO NOT fill the crisper drawer with oil or any other liquid. DO NOT fill beyond half full, when putting your ingredients into the crisper drawer.
• Place the Slimline Air Fryer on a flat heat-resistant surface near a socket. The Slimline Air Fryer must be used in a well ventilated area, at least 10cm away from walls and other surfaces to allow sufficient airflow.
• When using the Slimline Air Fryer for the first time you may notice a slight burning smell. This is normal for a new heating element and will disappear after a few uses.
• Each time an icon is pressed, there is an audible beep.

POWER ON MODE

• Plug in and switch on the Slimline Air Fryer at the socket, the appliance will beep.
• Press the ON/OFF power icon once, it will illuminate the full control panel, the default\ setting of Fries will flash, with the temperature and time alternating on the control panel of 200°C and 20 minutes. The rest of the pre-set cooking functions will be illuminated.
• If no icons on the control panel are touched after 5 minutes, the appliance go into standby mode.
• Press and hold the On/OFF power icon at any time during the cooking process will shut off the appliance and it will enter standby mode. Nothing will be illuminated on the control panel except the on/off power icon. The fan will continue running for 20 seconds to cool down the appliance.

NOTE: Preheat the Slimline Air Fryer with NO food in the crisper drawer for 3 minutes at the required temperature to warm up.

STANDBY MODE

• When only the ON/OFF power icon is illuminated on the control panel the appliance is in standby mode.
• Press the On/OFF power icon to activate the appliance, there will be a beep.
• If no icons on the control panel are touched after 5 minutes, it will go back to standby mode. Likewise, if you have paused or opened the crisper drawer and there is no operation within 5 minutes, it will go back to standby mode.

SELECTING THE PRE-SET COOKING FUNCTION

• Press the pre-set cooking function icon and the appliance will skip through the preset cooking functions to your desired setting. The selected pre-set cooking function will flash.
• When you have selected the pre-set cooking function on the LED digital display the default temperature and time for that setting will flash and alternate between the two.

INCREASING OR DECREASING TEMPERATURE

• You can adjust the temperature at any stage, either when you have selected the desired pre-set cooking function or during operation.
• To adjust the temperature, press either the ‘+’ or ‘-’ temperature icons, the temperature will adjust by 5°C increments.
• When the maximum or minimum value in the range is reached, the appliance will beep twice, you will have to press either the ‘+’ or ‘-’ temperature icons to alter the temperature, unless the highest or lowest temperature is required.

INCREASING OR DECREASING TIME

• You can adjust the time at any stage either when you have selected the desired preset cooking function or during operation.
• To adjust the time, press either the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ time icons, the time will adjust by 1 minute increments.
• When the maximum or minimum value in the range is reached, the appliance will beep twice, you will have to press either the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ time icons to alter the time, unless the longest or shortest time is required.

START/PAUSE

• Once you have selected the pre-set cooking function and are happy with the \temperature and time, press the START/PAUSE icon and the appliance will start to cook.
• The selected pre-set cooking function will be illuminated on the LED control panel \and the rest of the pre-set cooking functions will not be illuminated.
• The temperature and time will alternate on the LED control panel and the time will\ start to countdown in minutes, during the last minute it will countdown in seconds.
• During the cooking process you can press the START/PAUSE icon to pause the\ appliance, the selected pre-set cooking function, light icon and start/pause icon \will flash. The LED digital display will alternate between the temperature and time remaining.
• Press the START/PAUSE icon to continue cooking.
• If the appliance is paused and you press the ON/OFF power icon the appliance will enter power on mode and the whole of the control panel will be illuminated. If there is no operation within 5 minutes, the appliance will enter standby mode.

LIGHT

• The LIGHT icon can be pressed at any stage to turn on the light to illuminate the cooking cavity.
• If the appliance is paused and the crisper drawer is opened the light turns off.
• When the crisper drawer is then closed you will need to press the LIGHT icon to turn the light on again.

OPENING THE CRISPER DRAWER

• To open the crisper drawer at any stage, press the crisper drawer release button on top of the handle to open.
• If the crisper drawer is opened during the cooking process, the appliance will beep 3 times, the heating element, fan and light will stop working.
• When you close the crisper drawer during the cooking process the appliance will carry on working. You will need to touch the LIGHT icon if you wish the cooking cavity to be illuminated.

SHAKE FUNCTION

• The shake function is only functional if the cooking time is greater than 6 minutes.
• When the cooking time is two-thirds of the way, the appliance will beep 4 times and the LED digital display will show “SHK”.
• Remove the crisper drawer, shake and then replace, the appliance will carry on \cooking. “SHK” will disappear off the LED digital display and it will continue to display and alternate between the temperature and time.
• After the appliance has beeped 4 times, the LED digital display will continue to display ‘SHK’ and the time remaining will alternate. If you do not open the crisper drawer, it will continue to cook until the end of the cooking process.
• During the cooking process, if you adjust the time, the appliance will beep 4 times and the LED digital display will show “SHK” two-thirds of the way through the newly updated time.

END OF COOKING PROCESS

• During the last minute of the cooking process the time on the LED digital display will countdown in seconds.
• When the cooking process is complete the LED display will show ‘End’ and the appliance will beep 5 times.
• The appliance will return to standby mode after 1 minute, the fan will run for 20 seconds and then stop.

POWER OFF FAILURE MEMORY

• If the appliance is being used and accidentally powered off, the appliance will return \to the operating state it was at before the power failure, as long as the power is reapplied within 25 minutes.

PROTECTION MODE

• If the appliance enters into a protection state, the appliance will beep 10 times, switch off the appliance, contact the Lakeland Customer Services team on 015394 88100 or info@lakeland.co.uk

CHECKING YOUR FOOD

• We recommend checking your food during cooking and shaking ingredients gently two-thirds of the way through to prevent unevenly cooked food.
• Press the crisper drawer release button on the handle to release the crisper drawer, slide the crisper drawer out of the Slimline Air Fryer using the crisper drawer handle.
• The Slimline Air Fryer will go into a pause mode, gently shake your ingredients. When the crisper drawer is replaced, the Slimline Air Fryer will continue the cycle.
• DO NOT use metal utensils with the crisper drawer and tray, this will damage the non-stick coating, use heat resistant plastic or wooden utensils if you need to turn your food.
• When checking ingredients, place the crisper drawer on a heat resistant surface.
• Temperatures and timings can be altered during the cooking cycle if your food needs longer.
• You can change the time or temperature during the air frying process using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ icons. You cannot adjust the time and temperature while the process is paused and the crisper drawer is open.
• When the cooking has finished, the Slimline Air Fryer will beep five times and the control panel will show ‘End’ on the display.
• Check your food is ready. If not, slide the crisper drawer back into the cooking cavity and set the time for an additional 5 minutes.
• When removing food, DO NOT turn the crisper drawer upside down as any hot oil residue which has drained into the bottom of the crisper drawer will spill onto your food.
• Depending on the type of food you have cooked, hot steam may escape from the crisper drawer.
• Place the crisper drawer on a heat resistant surface, remove your food onto a plate with tongs or suitable utensil.
• The motor fan may continue to run until the appliance has cooled down. When the fan has stopped, switch off and unplug at the socket.
• Allow the appliance to cool down completely before moving, cleaning or storing, approximately 30 minutes. Removing the crisper drawer will let the air fryer cool down more quickly.

A GUIDE TO INGREDIENTS AND HINTS AND TIPS

• Not suitable for sausages with very high fat content. Hot oil can spit onto the heatingelement and cause the appliance to smoke.
• You can cook snacks that would normally be cooked in an oven in the Slimline Air Fryer.
• You can use the Slimline Air Fryer to reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for 10 minutes.
• Cut food into even sizes for even cooking.

CHIPS

We recommend Maris Piper and King Edward potatoes for making chips. Store them in a dark cellar or in a cool cupboard away from light. When you have peeled your potatoes, wash them thoroughly before cutting, and wash again once they have been cut – this will remove the starch. Dry the chips using a highly absorbent clean tea towel or kitchen towel. For crisper chips, coat your chips lightly in oil and cook within a few minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an oil free fryer that works on hot air DO NOT fill the crisper drawer with oil or any other liquid. The thinner the chips, the crispier they will be. The thicker the chips, the fluffier on the inside they will be. Change the cooking time according to the thickness of your chips. If you prefer chips to be crispy, try cooking for a couple more minutes. To add a different taste to your chips, you can coat them in different types of oil. You can also cook frozen chips in the Slimline Air Fryer, as they are pre- cooked and pre-coated so there is no need to add oil.

A GUIDE TO COOKING TIMES

Here is a guide to cooking times for different types of food. This is a guide only, times will vary depending on whether the food is in season, its size, thickness and your preference on how well you like your food cooked (e.g. steak). For frozen food, use the cooking times and temperatures on the packet. Whilst you are getting to grips with cooking times, monitor your food and cook for a couple more minutes if needed. Ensure food is thoroughly cooked before serving.

To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.

RECIPES

Please note that all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and 1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using a set of measuring spoons for accurate results.

FRENCH FRIES – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO

Temperature: 200°C. Time: 10 minutes. Use Fries Function setting on the Air Fryer. Cut the potato lengthwise into 1cm slices. Lay the slices flat and cut lengthwise again into 1cm pieces. Lay potato pieces on paper towel and roll them around to dry off any excess moisture. Toss the potato pieces in a bowl with the oil. Lay oiled pieces in the basket. Make sure they do not stick together. They can be layered as long as air can get through. Place into the Air Fryer. Air fry at 200°C for 10 minutes, shaking once halfway through the cycle. Season immediately with salt when they are done.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER – Serves 4

WHAT YOU DO

Temperature: 200°C. Time: 10 minutes. Use Fries Function setting on the Air Fryer. Toss the cauliflower florets with the oil and ½ tbsp of cornflour. Air fry at 200°C for 15 minutes. While the cauliflower is cooking, add all the buffalo sauce ingredients into a small pan over medium heat. Whisk to mix in the butter and reduce to heat to low. Toss the cooked florets in the hot sauce mixture and sprinkle with salt. Serve with blue cheese dressing or your favourite dip.

SRIRACHA CHICKEN WINGS – Serves 2

WHAT YOU DO

Temperature: 200°C. Time: 25 minutes. Use Chicken Legs/Wings Function setting on the Air Fryer. Pat dry excess moisture on the wings with paper towel, toss the dried wings with the oil and salt. Place just the wings in the basket of the air fryer and set the timer for 25 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, add the Hot chilli sauce, soy, butter and honey in a small pan over low heat. Whisk ingredients together until the honey has dissolved and the butter has melted, and reduce heat to low to keep warm. Toss the wings in a bowl with the glaze, garnish with sliced spring onions and serve immediately.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is my food not cooked properly?

There may be too much food in the basket – check the recommended amount on the table on page 15. Alternatively, put smaller batches into the Slimline Air Fryer – this will ensure food is cooked more evenly. The temperature may be too low, increase the cooking temperature. The cooking time may not be long enough, cook for another 5 minutes

Why is the food cooked unevenly?

Some foods, such as chips and nuggets, need to be shaken two-thirds of the way through cooking

Why are the home-made chips not crispy?

Ensure you use the right type of potato (some give better results). When preparing the chips, make sure they are the same size, wash and dry them before putting in the Slimline Air Fryer to remove the starch and lightly coat with oil to obtain a crisper result.

Why will the crisper drawer not slide into the Slimline Air Fryer?

The crisper drawer is overfilled – remove some of the food and make sure it is not filled beyond half full. The crisper drawer may not be placed into the cooking cavity correctly. Push the crisper drawer into the cooking cavity until you hear it click

Why is there smoke coming from my air fryer?

Foods with a very high fat content can spit onto the heating element causing the appliance to smoke.

Why is there excess steam coming out of the Slimline Air Fryer?

The ingredients you are cooking are too greasy to be cooked in the Slimline Air Fryer, the oil and fat from the ingredients may have splashed onto the heating element. Switch off the Slimline Air Fryer and clean - see ‘Care and Cleaning’. There may be residues from previous cooking, make sure the basket and tray are cleaned properly after each use.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Unplug the Slimline Air Fryer and let it cool completely before cleaning, approximately 30 minutes. If you remove the crisper drawer from the Slimline Air Fryer and place them on a heat resistant surface, it will cool down quicker.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.
• Never immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the main unit and control panel, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly before storing.
• To clean the crisper drawer and tray, wash in hot, soapy water using a non-abrasive sponge and dry thoroughly before using.
• If ingredients are stuck to the basket or tray, soak for 10 minutes before cleaning and use a sponge or soft bristled brush to dislodge.
• Clean the cooking cavities using a damp, non-abrasive cloth.
• Clean the heating element using a clean dry brush.
• Store the Slimline Air Fryer with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around the product.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Power: 1700W.
• Voltage: 220-240V.~
• Frequency: 50-60Hz.
• Flex length approx. 100cm. (39¾”).
• Product weight approx. 5.15kg.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.

CHANGING THE 10 AMP FUSE

Use a 10 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA-approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician. Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop.

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires UK distributors to maximise separate collection and environmentally friendly processing of WEEE. UK distributors (including retailers) are required to provide a system which allows all customers buying new electrical equipment the opportunity to recycle their old items free of charge. As a responsible retailer, we have met these requirements by offering all customers buying new electrical and electronic equipment free take-back of their old electricals on a like-for-like basis

Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ

• Tel: +44(0)15394 88100
• lakeland.co.uk

References

• lakeland.co
• Waste disposal | WEEE Solutions Ltd

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