Caterlite DM248 User manual

Model • Model • Modèle • Modell • Modello • Modelo:
DM248
EN Air fryer
Instruction manual
2DE Heißluftfritteuse
Bedienungsanleitung
23
NL Airfryer
Gebruikshandleiding
9IT Friggitrice ad aria
Manuale di istruzioni
30
FR Friteuse à air
Mode d’emploi
16 ES Freidora por aire
Manual de instrucciones
37
Air Fryer
Instruction manual
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Safety Instructions
Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of
this machine will provide the best possible performance from your Caterlite product.
• Position on a flat, stable surface.
• A service agent/qualified technician should carry out
installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any
components on this product.
• Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the
following:
- Health and Safety at Work Legislation
- BS EN Codes of Practice
- Fire Precautions
- IEE Wiring Regulations
- Building Regulations
• The appliance is hot during and shortly after use. Only hold
the cooking pan/basket by the handle only. Using oven mittens
is recommended.
• As an oil-free fryer working on hot air, do not fill the cooking
pan with oil or fat - fire hazard!
• Only use the original parts and accessories.
• DO NOT immerse the appliance in water.
• DO NOT clean with jet/pressure washers.
• DO NOT move or carry the appliance when hot.
• DO NOT obstruct or cover the appliance in any way when in use.
• This is an attended appliance and must be supervised when in
use.
• Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the power supply
and allow to cool when not in use, before cleaning or carrying
out maintenance.
• Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the
packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.
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• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
Caterlite agent or a recommended qualified technician in order
to avoid a hazard.
• 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 made by children
without supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Do not use outdoors.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
• Caterlite recommend that this appliance should be periodically
tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing
should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection,
Polarity Test, Earth Continuity, Insulation Continuity and
Functional Testing.
• Caterlite recommend that this product is connected to a circuit
protected by an appropriate RCD (Residual Current Device).
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Pack Contents
The following is included:
• Air fryer • Instruction manual
Caterlite prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of packaging the contents are
supplied fully functional and free of damage.
Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your Caterlite dealer immediately.
Before first time use
• Remove all packaging materials. Make sure that all
protective plastic film and coatings are thoroughly
removed from all surfaces.
• Position the fryer on a heat-resistant surface.
• For sufficient ventilation, allow a minimum of 10cm
of space above the fryer, at the back and sides.
• Pull the cooking pan out of the fryer.
• Push the release button cover on the handle and
press down the release button to separate the
basket from the cooking pan. Clean both parts
thoroughly and dry well.
• Locate the basket into the cooking pan, then pull
back the release button cover to lock the basket in
place.
Operation
Start/pause key
Temperature indicator
Increase key
Heating element ON indicator
Decrease key
Menu key
Temperature/time key
On/off key
Fan ON indicator
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Air frying
1. Put the food to be fried in the basket, then push the cooking pan into the unit.
Caution: Never use the cooking pan directly without the basket in place!
Never overfill the basket. Prevent food from contacting the heating element.
For optimal frying and air circulation, do not fill the basket more than 1/2 full.
2. Connect the appliance to the mains power supply. All the keys/indicators will be ON for 1 second then
OFF. The appliance now enters Standby with the on/off indicator flashing only.
3. Press the on/off key to switch on. The fryer beeps once and all the keys/indicators light up.
The default settings (temperature 200°C and time 15min) are displayed.
4. Press the Menu key to select desired food mode.
5. Press the Temperature/time key to toggle between Temperature and Time functions.
6. Press the Increase or Decrease key to select the desired settings.
Function Range Increment Default
Temperature 40°C - 200°C 5°C 200°C
Time 1min - 60min 1min 15min
• Tip: Available range for the “Dry fruits” mode :
• 40-80°C for temperature
• 2-9 hours for time
7. Press the Start/Pause key to start. The timer begins to count down on the display. (Note: During first
time use, the appliance may emit a slight odour. This is normal.)
8. For foodstuffs that require shaking halfway, just pull out the cooking pan directly. All indicators on the
display will disappear. Afterwards, shake and re-locate the cooking pan. The fryer will resume working
automatically.
Caution: Be careful when turning/shaking food. To avoid injury or damage, NEVER shake
the whole appliance.
9. When the set time elapses, the fryer beeps and “0:00” is shown. The appliance enters Standby again.
10. Pull out the cooking pan and transfer the fried food into a suitable container.
Caution: When removing the cooking pan, be careful of hot steam. Ensure the
cooking pan is placed on a heat-proof surface.
Hot oil may accumulate at the bottom of the cooking pan. To avoid injury or
contamination, clean the cooking pan regularly.
If the appliance starts to smoke, unplug immediately. Wait to let the smoke dissipate then
remove the food.
11. After use, press the on/off key to switch off then disconnect the appliance from power supply.
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Frying guide
As food differ in type, size, amount/weight, shape, etc., it’s hard to guarantee the best settings. The table
below is provided for reference only. Adjust frying temperature and time as necessary to suit your taste.
Food type Factory default settings Shake halfway?
Temp (°C) Time (Min.)
Cake 160°C 30 minutes No
French fries 200°C 20 minutes Yes
Fish 170°C 20 minutes No
Drumsticks 200°C 20 minutes Yes
Meat 200°C 15 minutes No
Steak 180°C 10 minutes No
Chicken wings 200°C 13 minutes Yes
Dry Fruits 40°C 4 hours Yes
• If the appliance is cold, a preheating of 3-5 minutes is recommended.
• Unless food is pre-packaged and pre-oiled, for browned and crispy results, all foods should be lightly
oiled before air frying.
• Olive oil spray or vegetable oil works well for air frying.
• Normally smaller food pieces require shorter time than bigger ones and vice versa.
• Always pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and avoid excess smoke.
• To avoid excess smoke, when cooking naturally high fat foods, such as chicken wings or sausages, it
may be necessary to empty fat from the cooking pan between frying batches.
• Air fry small batches of freshly breaded foods. Press breading onto food to help it adhere.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the process optimizes the end result and can help
prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• A baking tin or oven dish can be used in the frying basket when to bake a cake, quiche, fragile or
filled ingredients.
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Cleaning, Care & Maintenance
Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the power supply and allow to cool before
cleaning or performing maintenance.
Always keep the appliance clean!
• Clean the appliance after every use.
• Wipe the exterior/interior surfaces with a moist cloth. Then wipe dry with a dry cloth.
• Clean the heating element with a soft brush to remove any food residues.
Cleaning the cooking pan and basket
• For a thorough cleaning, separate the basket from the cooking pan first.
• Clean both parts with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge. Do not use abrasive powder or
metal brush, as this may damage the non-stick coating.
• Tip: Both parts are dishwasher-safe.
• If dirt gets stuck to the basket or the bottom of the tray, fill the tray with hot water and some
detergent. Then put the basket in the tray and soak for approximately 10 minutes.
• Rinse and dry well.
Troubleshooting
A qualified technician must carry out repairs if required.
Fault Probable Cause Solution
The unit is not
working The unit is not switched on Check the unit is plugged in correctly and switched on
Plug or lead is damaged Replace plug or lead
Fuse in the plug has blown Replace the plug fuse
Mains power supply fault Check mains power supply
Hard to insert the
Cooking pan Too much food in the basket Never fill the basket above the MAX mark
Fried food is not
done or cooked
evenly
Food pieces too big Cut food into smaller pieces
Frying temperature too low Set higher temperature
Frying time too short Set longer time
Certain types of food need to be
shaken halfway Refer to the section “Frying guide” for the food types to shake
Fried snacks not
crispy Used snacks intended to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks before frying
Fried Fresh fries
are not even or
crisp
Not using the right potato type Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay
firm during frying
Potato sticks not properly rinsed
before frying Rinse the potato sticks well to remove the starch
Crispiness of the fries largely
depends on the amount of oil and
water in the fries
Dry the potato sticks well before frying
Cut the potato into smaller sticks
Apply slightly more oil for a crisp result
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Technical Specifications
Note: Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein may be
subject to change without notice.
Model Voltage Power Temp. range Basket
capacity Dimensions H x W x D mm Weight (kg)
DM248 220-240V~,
50/60Hz 1800W 40°C - 200°C 6.5L 300 x 295 x 355 4.8
Electrical Wiring
This appliance is supplied with a 3 pin BS1363 plug and lead.
The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.
This appliance is wired as follows:
• Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L
• Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N
• Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to terminal marked E
This appliance must be earthed.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency
disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.
Compliance
The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must
not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human
health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and
environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of
this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for
waste disposal in your area.
Caterlite parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply
with regulatory standards and specifications set by international,
independent, and federal authorities.
Caterlite products have been approved to carry the following symbol:
All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Caterlite.
Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, Caterlite reserves the right to
change specifications without notice.
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Veiligheidsinstructies
Neem de tijd en lees deze handleiding aandachtig door. Een correct gebruik en onderhoud van deze
machine waarborgt de beste prestaties voor uw Caterlite-product.
• Plaats het product op een vlakke en stabiele ondergrond.
• De installatie en eventuele reparaties dienen door een
servicetechnicus/vaktechnicus te worden uitgevoerd. Verwijder
geen enkel onderdeel op dit product.
• Raadpleeg de lokale en nationale normen om te voldoen aan
het volgende:
- Wetgeving van gezondheid en veiligheid op de werkplaats
- BS EN-praktijkcodes
- Brandpreventie
- IEE bekabelingsnormen
- Bouwverordeningen
• Het apparaat is warm tijdens en kort na het gebruik. Houd de
opvanglade/-mand alleen vast bij de handgreep. Het gebruik
van ovenhandschoenen is aanbevolen.
• Aangezien deze olievrije fryer werkt op warme lucht, mag u de
opvangschaal niet vullen met olie of vet - brandgevaar!
• Gebruik uitsluitend de originele onderdelen en accessoires.
• Dompel het apparaat NIET onder in water.
• Maak het NIET schoon met hogedrukreinigers.
• Verplaats of draag het apparaat NIET wanneer het warm heeft.
• Zorg dat u het apparaat NIET hindert of afdekt tijdens het
gebruik.
• Dit apparaat moet tijdens gebruik in de gaten worden
gehouden.
• Schakel het apparaat altijd uit, koppel het los van de voeding
en laat het afkoelen wanneer het niet in gebruik is, voordat u
het reinigt of onderhoudt.
• Laat verpakkingsmateriaal niet binnen handbereik van
kinderen. Dank verpakkingsmateriaal af in overeenstemming
met de regelgeving van de plaatselijke autoriteiten.
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• Indien de stroomkabel beschadigd is geraakt, dient men deze
door een Caterlite-technicus of een aanbevolen vaktechnicus
te laten vervangen om gevaarlijke situaties te vermijden.
• Dit apparaat mag worden gebruikt door kinderen van 8 jaar en
ouder en personen met verminderde lichamelijke, zintuiglijke
of mentale capaciteiten, of met een tekort aan kennis en
ervaring, vooropgesteld dat zij onder toezicht staan of
instructies hebben gekregen inzake het veilige gebruik van het
apparaat en de betrokken gevaren begrijpen.
• Laat kinderen het apparaat niet als speelgoed gebruiken.
• Reiniging en onderhoud mogen niet worden uitgevoerd door
kinderen zonder toezicht.
• Houd het apparaat en het snoer buiten het bereik van
kinderen jonger dan 8 jaar.
• Het apparaat is niet bedoeld om te worden bediend
door middel van een externe timer of een afzonderlijk
afstandsbedieningssysteem.
• Niet buitenshuis gebruiken.
• Dit apparaat is bedoeld voor gebruik in huishoudelijke en
soortgelijke toepassingen, zoals:
- personeelskeukens in winkels, kantoren en andere
werkomgevingen;
- boerderijen;
- door klanten in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast en andere
woonomgevingen;
- omgevingen van het type bed & breakfast.
• Caterlite beveelt aan dat dit apparaat periodiek (minstens
jaarlijks) door een bevoegd persoon wordt getest. Testen
moeten omvatten, maar zijn niet beperkt tot: Visuele inspectie,
polariteittest, continuïteit van aarding, continuïteit van isolatie
en functionele test.
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