Bella 8QT Touchscreen Air Fryer User manual

8QT
TOUCHSCREEN AIR FRYER
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards ......................................................................................................2-3
Additional Important Safeguards.................................................................................. 4-5
Notes on the Plug ................................................................................................................5
Notes on the Cord................................................................................................................6
Plasticizer Warning ..............................................................................................................6
Electric Power.......................................................................................................................6
Getting to Know Your 8QT Touchscreen Air fryer ..........................................................7
Touchscreen Control .....................................................................................................8-10
Before Using for the First Time ....................................................................................... 11
Operating Instructions ................................................................................................. 12-14
Manual Operation....................................................................................................... 13
Preset Menu ................................................................................................................ 14
Easy-assist Function: PREHEAT (P) .................................................................................14
Air Frying Technique ....................................................................................................15-16
A Note on Air Frying Pre-Packaged Frozen Foods........................................................ 16
Air Frying Chart.............................................................................................................16-17
User Maintenance Instructions........................................................................................18
Care & Cleaning Instructions ...........................................................................................18
Storing Instructions........................................................................................................... 18
Trouble Shooting ...............................................................................................................19
Recipe Guide ................................................................................................................ 20-25
Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 26-27
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions shouldalways
be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Use oven mitts or potholders.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs,
orappliance in water or other liquid.
4. 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.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
withthe appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Bring it to a qualied technician for examination, repair or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended bytheappliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
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10. Do not let cord hang over edge of 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. Always attach plug to appliance rst, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Make sure the crisping tray is in place before adding food to be
air fried.
16. Make sure the frying basket is locked securely into the front of the
Air Fryer, while the Air Fryer is in operation.
WARNING: The Air Fryer will not operate unless frying basket
is fully closed.
CAUTION: After hot air frying, extreme caution must be used when
handling the hot frying basket, crisping tray, and cooked foods.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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ADDITIONAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping
steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of burns, res, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for
some time after turning OFF. Always use oven mitts when handling hot
materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place
anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction
manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, pull the frying
basket drawer out of the body. Then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. Do not immerse power cord in any liquid. If the power cord
tothisappliance is damaged, it must be replaced by contacting
Consumer Service.
6. Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid therisk
of electric shock and choking.
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7. Place the Air Fryer on a at, heat-resistant work area.
8. Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of
the Air Fryer, with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the
air outlet during air frying.
9. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects
during operation.
10. Always use the frying basket handle to open frying basket drawer.
11. WARNING: After air frying, make sure to place the frying
basketdrawer on a at, heat-resistant surface.
WARNING: Over-lling the frying basket may damage theAirFryer and
could resultin serious personal injury.
12. Never move a hot Air Fryer or an Air Fryer containing hot food. Allow
to cool before moving.
13. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will t in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.
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NOTES ON THE CORD
A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord)
is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used :
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should
be a grounding-type3-wire cord.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over
the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the nish of the
counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters
or place mats between the appliance and the nish of the counter top
or table top. Failure to do so may cause the nish to darken; permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, yourappliance
may not operate properly. It should be operated onaseparate electrical
circuit from other appliances.
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Getting to Know Your 8 QT Touchscreen Air Fryer
Product may vary slightly from illustration
Touchscreen
Control
Air FryerBody
Air Outlet
(not shown)
Air Inlets
Power Cord
with
Polarized Plug
(not shown)
Non-skid Feet
Frying Basket with
Cool Touch Handle
Frying Basket with
Cool Touch Handle
Nonstick coated
crisping tray
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Touchscreen Control
1. Once the frying basket drawer and frying basket are properly locked into the
Digital Air Fryer body, the red POWER ( ) button will illuminate.
2. The default TEMP: 370ºF and TIME: 15:00 minutes will alternate on the digital display.
3. Press the START ( ) button to begin air frying for 15 minutes at 370ºF.
4. Press the POWER ( ) button to turn the Digital Air Convection Fryer OFF. The white
fan icon ( ) will continue to ash for 20 seconds.
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