SHARP AF-GS404AE-B 4 Litre Air Fryer User Guide

: August 19, 2024
: Sharp

Table of Contents

SHARP AF-GS404AE-B 4 Litre Air Fryer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Information on Disposal
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Air fryer and accessories
Control panel
Before using your air fryer
Automatic Cooking
Manual Cooking
Cook From Frozen
Pre-Heat
Dial Control
Maintenance while in use
Cleaning instructions
Storage
References
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SHARP AF-GS404AE-B 4 Litre Air Fryer

Product Information

The AF-GS404A Air Fryer is designed to provide a healthier cooking alternative by using hot air circulation to fry foods with little to no oil. It comes with various accessories and safety features to ensure convenient and safe usage.

Specifications:

Model: AF-GS404A
Product: Air Fryer
Languages: EN, BG, CS, DA, DE, EL, ES, ET, FI, FR, HR, HU, IT, LT, LV, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, SR, SV, UA

Product Usage Instructions

Setup:
Place the inner pot on a stable surface.
Insert the frying basket into the inner pot.
Add food to the frying basket.
Cooking Process:
Adjust the settings on the control panel using the jog dial.
Avoid placing your hands or face near the air exhaust vent during cooking to prevent burns.
Use the handle to move the inner pot and frying basket safely.
Cleaning and Maintenance:
After each use, ensure the Air Fryer has cooled down before cleaning. The inner pot and frying basket are usually dishwasher safe. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

FAQ:

Q: What should I do if the Air Fryer surfaces become too hot?
A: As the device may develop high temperatures during use, handle it with care and avoid touching hot surfaces. Allow it to cool down before cleaning or storing.
Q: Can I use the Air Fryer for foods other than frying?
A: Yes, the Air Fryer can also be used for baking, grilling, and roasting various foods with less oil for a healthier cooking option.

Information on Disposal

Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

In the European Union
- Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dustbin!
- Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and by legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery, and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
- Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*.
- In some countries* your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
- *) Please contact your local authority for further details.
- If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements. By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery, and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.
In other Countries outside the EU
- If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.
- For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you don’t purchase a new product.
- Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

Information on Disposal for Business Users

In the European Union
- If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it: Please contact your SHARP dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
- For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.
In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Attention:

Your product is marked with this symbol. It means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.

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A full version of the User Manual can be found on the Sharp Consumer website. https://www.sharpconsumer.com/SDA-MAN-0285.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Children should be supervised to ensure that they DO NOT play with the appliance.
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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Clean the air fry basket and inner pot with a damp, soapy cloth. Make sure to only use mild, soapy water.
DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break oﬀ the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock. Damage to the surface will also occur.
Dry the unit and all the assemblies with a soft cloth before storage or use.
If there are any stains on the basket or inner pot that are too diﬃ cult to clean, let them soak in warm water for about 10 minutes before cleaning.
The frying basket and inner pot can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
DO NOT overﬁll when cooking. Overﬁlling may cause personal injury or property damage or aﬀ ect the safe use of the appliance.
DO NOT use oil or any other liquid in the inner pot.
DO NOT use this appliance for deep-frying.
Ensure that food is correctly prepared and cooked to avoid any danger to health.
Prevent food contact with heating elements.
ALWAYS ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use.
DO NOT place any of the following materials in the air fryer: cardboard, plastic, paper, or anything similar.
DO NOT store any materials, other than the supplied accessories, in the air fryer when not in use.
DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.
DO NOT use outdoors.
If any advice is required regarding this product, contact your Sharp Help Line
Only hold the appliance by the correct handles and use heat protection measures such as gloves or potholders.
Read all of these instructions to ensure that you are familiar with the operation of this air fryer. DO NOT touch hot surfaces, where possible use handles or controls (dependent on the model).
The use of accessory attachments is not recommended as this may cause a hazard or injury.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
To prevent the inner pot from dropping on the ground, put the inner pot on a stable surface before lifting the air fry basket.
When using ensure that the handle is pointing towards you.
CAUTION: The mark means APPLIANCE SURFACES ARE HOT WHEN OR AFTER USE. DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
DO NOT cover the air intake vent or air exhaust vent while the unit is operating. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat.
DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.
Extreme caution must be used when the appliance contains hot food. Improper use may result in personal injury.
Leave the unit after use so it has sufficient time to cool.
Let your air fryer cool before cleaning.
WARNING: As this air fryer gets hot during use some surfaces may develop high temperatures. As people perceive temperatures, this device should be used with care.
Wear protective insulated gloves when touching hot surfaces or hot air fry basket, inner pot, and food.
When using this appliance, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation. ALWAYS ensure that the inner pot is properly closed before operating.
DO NOT allow the power cable to hang over the edge of the work surface or touch hot surfaces.
DO NOT operate the appliance if the mains lead or plug is damaged in any way or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any other way.
DO NOT replace or modify the main cable or plug.
DO NOT use an extension cord.
Ensure that the mains socket/switch is accessible when the air fryer is in use.
This air fryer is not intended to be operated through an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
Unplug from the mains supply when not in use, or before cleaning.
When unplugging the power plug from the mains supply, always hold the plug, and never pull the cord.
When you have stopped using the air fryer, press the STOP/CANCEL button to return to the standby mode, then unplug from the main supply.
To protect against electric shock, DO NOT immerse the air fryer in water or other liquids.
DO NOT cover any part of the air fryer while it is operating, as this will cause it to overheat.
DO NOT place the air fryer on any hot surfaces, near hot gas/electric burners, or in a heated oven.
When operating the air fryer, keep at least 100mm of space on all sides to allow for adequate air circulation.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Air fryer and accessories

Please familiarize yourself with the following Air Fryer functions and accessories before first use:

Inner pot: Place the frying basket onto the inner pot, and then put the inner pot into the air fryer.
Frying basket: Place the food in the frying basket and then put the frying basket into the inner pot to cook.
NOTE: to prevent the inner pot from dropping on the ground, put the inner pot on a stable surface before lifting out the frying basket.
Air exhaust vent: There will be hot steam venting from the exhaust vent during use (this is normal), keep your hands and face away from the air exhaust vent when cooking to prevent scalding.
Handle: This is used for moving the inner pot and frying basket in and out of the air fryer.

Air Frying Basket
Inner Pot
Control Panel
Air Intake
Jog Dial
Frying Basket Handle
Air Exhaust Vent
Holding Handle
Mains Lead
Heating Element

Control panel

Auto Cook buttons – Automatic cooking programs, select from 8 options.
Temperature/Time – Use this button to control the temperature and time manually.
Start/Cancel – Start the operation of the Air Fryer or cancel/pause the operation.
Pre-Heat/Frozen – For preheating the Air Fryer to the correct cooking temperature or cooking from frozen.
Dial Control – Used to adjust the time and temperature.

Before using your air fryer

Before using your air fryer for the ﬁrst time, it is recommended that after you have fully unpacked and removed any packaging the inner pot and frying basket are cleaned in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Then thoroughly dry all accessories and re-assemble in the Air Fryer. Wipe the outer body and inner parts with a damp cloth and dry before using.
Plug into the mains supply and you are ready to use your new Air Fryer.
It is advised to fully read these instructions before use.

Automatic Cooking

For your ease and convenience, there are 8 automatic cooking programs. These are easily accessed via the dedicated buttons on the control panel.
In the example below, beef is being cooked. It is not necessary to adjust the temperature or time unless you would like your food cooked more or less.

Manual Cooking

When cooking manually, first select the time, then the temperature.

Cook From Frozen

To cook from frozen, follow the instructions for automatic cooking, but press the “FROZEN” button ﬁrst. (Vegetables, Pizza, and Fries only).

Pre-Heat

To ensure that your Air Fryer is at the correct temperature for cooking your food, there is a pre-heat function that can be used before auto and manual cooking functions. Just press the pre-heat button once before selecting any other function.

In addition, pre-heat can also be used when cooking manually; press “PRE- HEAT/FROZEN” > set temperature >” START/CANCEL”.

Dial Control

The dial control knob on your Air Fryer has several functions, some of these duplicate the buttons on the control panel.
When the Air Fryer is plugged into the mains supply it will enter the function setting mode and display the temperature and time for the ﬁrst auto program mode.
To select the desired auto menu, turn the knob, then press the center of the knob to conﬁrm once your menu name is ﬂashing. If the temperature and time shown in the display are suitable, press the “START/CANCEL” button on the top control panel to start cooking.

If required, you can adjust the cooking temperature and time of the selected menu, before pressing the “START/CANCEL” button to start cooking.

Press the knob and the temperature display will start to ﬂash.
Turn the knob to set your desired cooking temperature.
Press the knob to conﬁrm the temperature setting. The time digits will now ﬂash.
Turn the knob to set the desired cooking time.
Press the center of the knob to start the cooking process.

To cancel cooking, press the center of the knob.

Maintenance while in use

This appliance requires little maintenance when in use. Clean your Air Fryer after every use to prolong its useable lifetime.
This Air Fryer contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. In the unlikely event of failure, contact the SHARP Call Centre using the details at the start of this User Manual.

Cleaning instructions

CAUTION:
To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT IMMERSE THE AIR FRYER IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUIDS. Your air fryer should be cleaned regularly for best performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce the risk of ﬁre. To clean follow the instructions below:

Remove the mains plug from the electrical outlet. Allow your Air Fryer to cool down.
Clean the air fry basket and inner pot with a damp, soapy cloth. Make sure to only use mild, soapy water. If the stains in the basket or inner pot are too diﬃ cult to clean, let them soak in warm water for about 10 minutes.
Clean the heating elements will a dry and soft cloth.
Wipe the outside of your air fryer with a soft, damp cloth, then dry.

CAUTION:
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR ANY TYPE OF SCOURING MATERIAL on the surface of the frying basket and inner pot. Make sure to only use mild, soapy water. Abrasive cleaners, scrubbing brushes, and chemical cleaners will damage the coating on this unit.

Other than the recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance should be necessary.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Storage

Unplug the unit, allow it to cool, and clean it before storing it. Store the air fryer in its box in a clean, dry place. Never store an appliance while it is hot or still plugged in. Never wrap the cord tightly around the Air Fryer. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break.
If storing the air fryer for long periods, make certain that the air fryer is clean and free of food particles. Store the air fryer in a dry location such as on a table or countertop or cupboard shelf.

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