Cookworks AF-06 Manual

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Health Fryer
Model No. AF-06
Care & Instruction Manual
For household and indoor use only
Please read these instructions before use and retain for
future reference

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Electrical safety
 You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC, 50Hz
supply. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the
appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
 Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning the
appliance.
 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years.
 Do not allow children to use the appliance without supervision.
 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 unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
 Keep fryer housing, cable, and plug dry and away from areas
where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in water.
 Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from the mains supply.
 Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it malfunctions.
In the event the supply cord is damaged, in order to avoid a
hazard it must only be replaced by a qualified service engineer,
with a suitably approved part.
 This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible
and the plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord.
 This appliance must be plugged into an earthed socket outlet.

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Warning!
 This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic
households. It is not suitable for commercial use.
 Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface with adequate
ventilation and away from other sources of heat. Minimum
distances around the appliance for adequate ventilation is 10cm.
Do not cover or restrict ventilation openings.
 Place all foodstuffs to be cooked into the frying basket (not the
bowl). Do not fill the bowl with oil.
 Never leave the fryer unattended during use or move the fryer
when hot.
 The surfaces of the fryer are liable to become hot during
and immediately after use; wear oven gloves when
handling the appliance during and immediately after use.
Note the heating element is subject to residual heat after
use.
 Do not use the fryer on, near or under surfaces that are heat
sensitive or those that may be damaged by steam.
 Do not over fill the frying basket.
 To help prevent burns; stand back when removing food from the
fryer and allow the steam to escape. Do not reach over the
appliance while it is in operation.

Only use with the parts provided and as described in this manual.
This appliance can cause personal injury if misused.
 Do not operate the fryer using a timer or separate remote
control.
 Do not cover and allow the fryer to cool completely before
storing.
 In the unlikely event that dark smoke is emitted from the fryer,
immediately unplug the fryer, ventilate the room and wait for the
smoke to stop before removing the frying basket.

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Food safety
 Thoroughly defrost frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood in the
refrigerator before cooking unless cooking from frozen advice is
provided by the food packaging.
 Keep raw meat and poultry separate from cooked foods.
 Always wash hands after handling raw meat and poultry, before
handling any ready to eat foods.
 Wipe and disinfect surfaces that have been in contact with raw
meat and poultry.
 Use separate utensils for handling raw meat/poultry and cooked
food or wash them thoroughly between use.
 To check whether meat, particularly poultry, is cooked, pierce
the flesh with a skewer or fork; the juices should run clear.
Ensure the product is piping hot throughout.
 Fish is cooked when it appears opaque and can be flaked easily.

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Parts
1. Temperature control knob
2. Time control knob
3. Fryer housing
4. Power indicator
5. Frying basket (removable)
6. Bowl (removable)
7. Basket release button and
cover
8. Frying basket handle
9. Ventilation grill

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Removing and fitting the frying bowl
The frying bowl and the frying
basket share a handle when the
bowl is fitted in the fryer.
 To remove the bowl assembly
from the fryer, pull the handle
outward.
 To refit the bowl assembly
from the fryer, push the handle
towards the fryer.
Fig.1
Separating the frying bowl from the frying basket
To prevent accidental release the
basket release button is fitted with
a clear plastic cover. To release
the basket from the bowl
assembly.
1. Lift plastic cover.
2. Press the release button and
lift out the basket.
3. To refit the basket, align the
handle with the slot in the
bowl and lower into position.
A click will be heard when the
basket engages.
Before first use
1. Clean in accordance with the cleaning section of these
instructions.
2. Become familiar with -
 The parts of the fryer – See page 5
 How to fit and remove the frying bowl – See fig. 1
 How remove and fit the frying basket – See fig. 2

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To use
1. Place the fully assembled fryer on a stable, flat, heat resistant
surface and away from flammable materials and surfaces that
may be damaged by steam. Check that the plug will reach a
socket and that it can be accessed without reaching over the
fryer.
2. Fully unwind the cable, plug in and switch on. For your safety do
not allow the cable to dangle over the edge of units
3. Pre heat the fryer before use. Rotate the temperature control
knob and set the temperature to the required cooking
temperature. Set the time control knob to 5 minutes. The power
/ temperature indicator will illuminate, the fryer will start to
operate.
4. When timer reaches ‘OFF’, a bell will be heard and the power /
temperature indicator will extinguish.
5. Remove the frying bowl from the body of the fryer and place on a
heat resistance surface.
6. Place the food to be cooked into the frying basket taking care not
to overfill and allowing sufficient space between the items for the
hot air to circulate during cooking. Do not fill beyond 2/3 full for
most foods and a maximum of 400g of chips.
7. Refit the frying bowl and basket into the fryer.
8. Set the timer to the required cooking time. The power /
temperature indicator will illuminate. When the fryer has
reached the required cooking temperature the power /
temperature indicator will extinguish and illuminate again when
it next heats
9. Halfway through the cooking time, remove the bowl, shake or
turn the food over. The fryer will automatically switch off as the
frying bowl / basket is removed and switch on again when the
bowl is refitted.
10. When the cooking time has been completed, remove the frying
bowl and basket and check that the food is cooked.
11. If the food requires further cooking, refit the bowl and basket and
set the timer for the extra cooking time required.
12. When frying is complete, remove the basket from the bowl (fig. 2)
and empty contents onto a plate or serving bowl.
13. When cooking has been completed, switch off at the mains and
allow to cool fully (at least 3 hours) before cleaning the fryer.

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General cooking advice for using your health fryer.
This health fryer is great for when you want to eat fried food but with
a lower fat content. It can also bake or roast and many snacks that
can be prepared in an electric fan oven can be cooked in this health
fryer. For air fryer recipes, techniques and specific cooking times
consult a specialist recipe book. Some general advice follows.
 If making homemade fries / potato wedges, wash and dry the
potatoes and toss in spoonful of cooking oil to coat the fries
before placing into the frying basket.
 For crispier fries cut chips into smaller sticks or coat with more
oil.
 Do not overfill the frying basket and separate food where
possible. Take care not to fill the basket beyond 2/3 full for most
foods and a maximum of 400g of chips.
 Rinse raw starchy foods (e.g. potatoes) with water and pat dry to
help prevent them from sticking together.
 After frying do not leave the food in the frying basket for too long
as the steam will soften any coatings.
 Raw foods usually require frying at a lower temperature than
cooked or partially cooked foods.
 The cooking time will vary according to the shape, thickness and
composition of the food.
 Smaller pieces will cook quicker than larger pieces. For best
results, ensure pieces of food are similar in size.
 Arrange the food with spaces between the pieces to hot air to
pass though.
 Cook foods with a lighter flavour before those with stronger
flavours to help prevent flavour taint.
 The health fryer can also be used to reheat small quantities of
food. Set timer for 10 minutes and the temperature to 150°C.
Always check food is piping hot before eating.

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Frying chart
 All the times stated in the table are a guide only - always check
that the centre of the food is piping hot.
 The times will vary according to personal choice, size or
thickness of food being cooked (e.g. one large piece will take
longer to cook than several smaller pieces of an equivalent
weight) and the starting temperature of the food (fridge or room
temperature).
 Always check food packaging for any recommended cooking
times and temperatures stated.
Food Quantity Frying
temp.
(°C)
Time
(min)
Action at
halfway
Potatoes
Frozen fries (thin) 300 - 400g 200 18 – 20 Shake
Frozen chips (thick) 300 - 400g 200 20 – 25 Shake
Fresh chips 300 - 400g 180 18 – 25 Shake
Fresh potato wedges 300 - 400g 180 18 – 25 Shake
Meat and poultry
Steak 100 - 500g 180 10 – 15 Turn
Chops 100 - 500g 180 10 – 15 Turn
Beef burger 100 - 500g 180 10 – 15 Turn
Chicken breast 100 - 500g 180 15 – 20 Turn
Chicken drum stick 100 - 500g 180 25 – 30 Turn
Frozen chicken nuggets 100 - 500g 200 6 – 10 Shake
Fish
Fish fillets 100 - 500g 200 18 – 20 Turn
Frozen fish fingers 100 - 400g 200 6 – 10 Turn
Shrimps 100 - 400g 180 12 – 18 Shake

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Cleaning
Clean after each use.
1. Switch off and unplug the fryer and allow it to cool completely.
2. Wipe the inside and outside of the fryer housing with a soft damp
cloth soaked in soapy water. Rinse and dry surfaces with a soft
dry cloth. Do not use detergent or abrasives as these may
scratch the surface. Never immerse the fryer housing in water.
3. The heating element maybe brushed with a soft cleaning brush to
remove any food debris.
4. Wash the frying bowl and basket in hot water with a little washing
up liquid. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergent or
abrasives as these may scratch the surface. Not suitable for the
dishwasher.
5. After cleaning, reassemble the fryer for storage.
Troubleshooting
Observation
Possible cause
Appliance does not
work
Not plugged in
Timer not set
Uneven cooking
Food not turned or shaken at halfway point.
Food not cooked fully
Basket too full.
Cooking temperature too low
Cooking time too short
Bowl does not close
fully
Basket not fully engaged into bowl.
Too much food in basket
White smoke emitted
Food being cooked is greasy
Bowl not cleaned properly from previous
use.
Technical specification
Rated voltage 220-240V AC 50Hz
Power consumption 1300W
Class rating I (Earthed)
BS 1362 fuse 13A
Bowl capacity 3.5 litre
Basket capacity 2.5 litre