Akai DF-662E-2 User manual

N13275
Professional Electric Wok
DF-662E-2
Instruction Manual
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
NZ: 0800 836 761
AU: 1300 886 649

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Important Safety Instructions
Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference, along with
your warranty card, purchase receipt and packaging box. When correctly adhered
to, these safety precautions reduce the risk of fire, electrocution and injury.
• Improper or faulty use may increase the risk of fire, electrocution and/or injury.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any eventual damages caused by
improper or faulty use.
• The electric wok is intended for household use only. Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its intended use.
• 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.
• Before turning on, ensure that the electrical voltage and the frequency of the
circuit correspond to those indicated on the appliance.
• The power plug must be removed from the power socket before cleaning,
servicing, maintaining or moving the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.
• When the appliance is not in use, switch it off and unplug it.
• Do not kink or damage the power cord.
• Do not use if the power cord is damaged. If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or it’s service agent or a similarly qualified person.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been
checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• The appliance should be placed on a flat surface when operating in order to
avoid overturning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this product with wet hands,
submerge under water or spill liquids into the electrical components of
this product.
• Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
• The unit has no user-serviceable parts contained within. Do not attempt to
repair, disassemble or modify the appliance.
• Do not use chemicals, steel wool or abrasive cleaners to clean the outside of the
unit, as these may scratch the surface.
• Do not operate the unit near flammable objects (furniture, curtains, shelves, etc).
• Do not operate the unit near liquids (kitchen sink, water basins, taps etc).

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• Ensure that all the parts are correctly assembled before operating the unit.
• Always attach the heat control into the wok first, then plug the cord into the wall
outlet. After cooking and serving, turn the heat control to “OFF” and unplug from
the wall outlet. Let the wok cool before removing the heat control.
• Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter, table
or other surface area.
• The wok and it’s heat control should not be used outdoors, placed near a hot gas
or electric burner or placed in a heated oven.
• Do not touch the wok or its cover when they are hot. Use the handles and knob
for lifting and carrying.
• Be careful when moving the wok if it contains hot liquid. Let liquids cool before
pouring out.
• Use your wok only for the cooking tasks describes in this booklet. Do not use
attachments with your wok unless recommended by Tempo (Aust.) Pty Ltd or it’s
authorised service centre.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a
separate remote-control system.
NOTE: The non-stick surface must be conditioned to ensure non-stick cooking.
Lightly wipe a teaspoon of cooking oil over the entire interior surface with a paper
towel or soft cloth. Do not use fat or butter. Let the oil remain on the surface. The
wok is now ready to use.

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CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, always remove heat control
before immersing this product in water. Do not immerse the heat control, it’s cord
or it’s plug in water or any other liquid.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or property damage, inspect the cord set for
damage, or wear before each use. Do not use your product if it, it’s cord or heat
control has been damaged or is not working properly.
CAUTION: The base of the wok is removable for cleaning. Always ensure that the
wok is correctly locked back on to the base before every use.
1. For best results when stir-frying, add 1-2 cups of food at a time to the bottom
of the wok, stirring frequently with 2 wooden spoons until desired cooking
temperature is reached.
2. Push the food up on the sides of the wok. Continue this process until all the
food is cooked and then combine for serving.
3. Do not add larger amounts of food to the wok at any one time as this will
lower the cooking temperature causing the food to simmer rather than sizzle.
4. At the end of the cooking time, set the heat control at 2 for serving or set at
“OFF”, if you wish to remove the food immediately from the wok.
5. After setting to OFF unplug the cord from the wall outlet.
Cooking tools to use
• Plastic, rubber and wooden cooking tools are recommended for use on the non-
stick surface.
• Two long-handled wooden spoons are recommended for stir-frying.
• Smooth-edged metal cooking tools may be used with care. Do not use sharp-
edged cooking tools (knives, forks, food choppers) as they could scratch the non-
stick surface.
• Minor scratching will affect only the appearance of the non-stick surface. It will
not harm it’s non-stick qualities nor will it harm food cooked in the wok.
Operating Instructions

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Know your Electric Wok
1. Safety glass lid
The safety glass lid makes it easy to see the cooking progress.
2. Cool touch knob
Ensures safe handling of the glass lid during cooking.
3. Cool touch plastic handle
The wok features cool touch plastic handles which allows the wok to be safely
handled during cooking.
4. Thermostat
Controls cooking temperature and the indicator light shows when the wok has
been heated to the desired temperature.
1............OFF
2............84.6ºC
4............116.4ºC
6............145.5ºC
8............182.3ºC
10..........212.95ºC
5. Non-slip base
The wok base has rubber feet to ensure that it stays on the surface that you
have it on.
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Recipes
Imperial Chicken with Snow Peas and Cashews
Serves 3-4
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of soy sauce
1 tablespoon of dry sherry
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 teaspoon of hoi sin sauce
1 whole chicken breast, skinned, boned and cut into 2 cm pieces
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
200g of fresh snow peas, trimmed with strings removed
1 225g can of water chestnuts, sliced & drained
½ cup of chicken stock
½ cup of cashews
1. In a bowl blend together; garlic, soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and hoi sin
sauce. Add chicken and stir. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Preheat the oil in the wok to 190°C. Add chicken mixture and stir-fry until
opaque (about 5 minutes). Push the chicken up the sides of the wok.
3. Add snow peas and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the stock and
combine all ingredients, stirring until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to warm
to serve. Garnish with cashews.

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Oriental Pepper Steak
Serves 4
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
450g flank or round steak, thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 thin slice of fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons of soy sauce
1 small capsicum, cut into 2 cm cubes
1 small onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup of fresh bean sprouts
2 teaspoons of cornstarch
¼ cup of water
1. Preheat the oil in the wok to 190°C. Add half the meat and stir-fry until done
(about 1 ½ minutes). Push the meat up the sides of the wok. Repeat, frying the
remaining meat. Add garlic, ginger and soy sauce and ¼ cup of water. Stir to
blend. Cover the wok and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
2. Push the meat up the sides of the wok. Increase the heat to 200°C. Add green
capsicum and onion, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Push the meat up the sides of the
wok. Add tomatoes and bean sprouts, stir gently, cover and steam for 1 minute.
3. Combine cornstarch with water and stir into the wok, cook until it is thickened.
Combine all the ingredients. Reduce the heat to warm to serve.

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Fried Rice with Vegetables
Serves 4
1 ½ cups of water
170g package of fried rice seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 sticks of celery, sliced diagonally
6-8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup of green capsicum, diced
225g can water chestnuts, sliced & drained
1. Bring the water to boil in the wok at 120°C degrees. Add the rice and the
seasoning mix. Stir well and return to boil. Cover and reduce the heat to the
high end of the simmer range. Cook until the liquid is absorbed (about 15
minutes). In the meantime, prepare the vegetables.
2. Push the cooked rice up the sides of the wok. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and
increase the heat to 175°C. Stir-fry the rice in hot oil for 1-2 minutes. Push the
rice back up the sides of the wok.
3. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the wok and heat briefly. Add the celery and stir-fry
for 2-3 minutes. Push the celery up the sides of the wok. Add mushrooms and
green capsicum. Stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and heat for 1
minute. Combine all ingredients until they are well mixed. Reduce the heat to
warm to serve.

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Ginger Stir-fried Vegetables
Serves 4
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of fresh ginger root, minced
1 clove of garlic, minced
110g of cauliflower florets, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced diagonally
1/3 cup of chicken stock
110g of asparagus, cut into 2cm pieces
115g of snow peas, trimmed with strings removed
½ of teaspoon salt
½ of teaspoon sesame oil
1. Preheat wok to 160°C. Add the vegetable oil, ginger and garlic and stir-fry for
20-30 seconds. Remove from the wok.
2. Add the cauliflower, carrot and the chicken stock. Cover and cook for 2
minutes. Add asparagus and cover and cook for 1 minute. Push the vegetables
up the sides of the wok. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add salt
and sesame oil and stir-fry 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to warm to serve.
Almond Chicken
Serves 4
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned and thinly sliced
225g can of water chestnuts, sliced & drained.
½ cup of slivered almonds
3 tablespoons of soy sauce
1½ cups of chicken stock
4 tablespoons of cornstarch
½ cup of cold water
1. Preheat the oil in wok to 190°C. Add the chicken and stir-fry until opaque
(about 5 minutes).
2. Add the water chestnuts, almonds, soy sauce and chicken broth to the wok.
Stir to blend, cover and cook for 1½ minutes.
3. Combine the cornstarch and the water. Add to the wok and stir until it is
thickened. Combine all the ingredients. Reduce heat to warm to serve.

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Sweet and Sour Pork
Serves 4
680g of boneless pork loin, cut into 2cm cubes
¼ cup of soy sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
¾ cup of cornstarch
1 ½ cups of vegetable oil
1 small onion, cut into 6 wedges
1 small green capsicum, cut into 2cm cubes
220g can of pineapple chunks, drained (reserve the juice)
1 large tomato, cut into 8 wedges
½ cup of white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons of cornstarch dissolved in 4 teaspoons water
1. Toss the pork cubes into the soy sauce, roll in the egg, then the cornstarch,
shaking off any excess cornstarch.
2. Preheat 1 ½ cups of oil in the wok at 175°C. Add the pork in 4 batches, frying
until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Turn the wok off. Keep the pork
warm in a oven at 95°C.
3. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the wok. Heat at 175°C. Add the
onion and stir-fry for 1 minute. Push the onion up the sides of the wok. Add
green capsicum cubes and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add pineapple and tomato
wedges and stir-fry for 1 minute.
4. Combine the reserved pineapple juice, wine vinegar, oil, brown sugar, pepper
and the soy sauce. Add to the wok and bring it to a boil. Add the cornstarch
mixture, stirring until thickened. Return the pork to the wok and combine all
the ingredients. Serve immediately.

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Savoury pork
Serves 3-4
3 tablespoons of soy sauce
450g of pork tenderloin, cut into 2cm cubes
1 ½ tablespoons of sugar
¼ cup of flour
¼ cup of vegetable oil
¾ cup of cold water
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
¾ cup of walnut pieces
1. Combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and pork cubes in a bowl. Combine sugar
and flour on a plate. Roll the pork cubes into the flour mixture.
2. Preheat the oil in the wok to 175°C. Add half of the pork cubes and stir-fry for
2-3 minutes or until browned. Push the pork cubes up the sides of the wok.
Stir-fry the remaining pork. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 10-15
minutes.
3. Push the pork up the sides of the wok. In a small bowl, combine the water,
cornstarch and remaining tablespoon of soy sauce. Add to the wok and stir
until it is thickened. Add the walnuts and stir to combine the ingredients.
Reduce the heat to warm to serve.

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Care and cleaning instructions
• Clean the wok thoroughly after each use to keep it looking attractive and
cooking efficiently.
• After using the wok, let it cool by itself. Prevent warping by not pouring cold
water into the wok while it is hot, or immersing the hot wok into cold water.
• Remove the heat control after the wok has cooled and wipe it clean with a
damp cloth if necessary.
• The wok itself can be cleaned quickly and easily by rinsing it under running
water before drying with a cloth or a paper towel.
• DO NOT use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleansers on the wok surfaces as
they may damage the non-stick surface
• Before storage, ensure that the appliance is fully dried with a clean dry towel.
Special cleaning instructions
A spotted white film may form on the non-stick surface. This is a buildup of
minerals and is not a defect in the finish. To remove, soak a soft cloth in lemon
juice or vinegar and rub onto the finish. After treating the finish, rinse and dry your
wok. Recondition the non-stick surface with cooking oil before using.
Warranty
Here at AKAI we pride ourselves on producing a range
of quality home appliances that are both packed with features
and are completely reliable. We are condent in our products.
We back them up with a full 2 year replacement warranty.
Now you too can relax knowing that AKAI have got you covered.
Customer Helpline NZ: 0800 836 761
AU: 1300 886 649
This Product is covered by 2 year replacement
warranty when accompanied by proof of purchase.