Cucina GCZNAF1501 User manual
GCZNAF1501 22072016
Manual Air Fryer
Instruction Manual
Model Ref: GCZNAF1501
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Cucina by Giani Manual Air Fryer. All products
brought to you by Giani are manufactured to the highest standards of
performance and safety.
Before use, please read this manual carefully. It gives important instructions
about safety, use and maintenance of your appliance.
Remove all packaging material. You may wish to keep the packaging for future
use or storage of your appliance. Alternatively, dispose of accordingly.
Index
Important Safety Information................................02
Warning................................................................ 03
Product Overview................................................. 05
Technical Information........................................... 05
Before First Use................................................... 06
Preparing For First Use....................................... 06
Warning................................................................ 06
How To Use Your Air Fryer................................... 07
Tips...................................................................... 10
Settings................................................................ 11
Cleaning............................................................... 11
Troubleshooting....................................................13
After Sales Support.............................................. 14
Product Guarantee...............................................14
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Important Safety Information
Please read ALL instructions before using this appliance and
keep safe for future reference.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. This appliance is for domestic use only. It should not be
used for commercial purposes.
2. Only use this appliance for its intended domestic use.
Giani Ltd will not accept any liability if the appliance is
subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these
instructions.
3. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
4. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.
5. Do not immerse the main body in water. Avoid any
liquids entering the appliance as this will cause an
electric shock or will short circuit the appliance.
6. Keep all ingredients within the cooking basket to prevent
any contact with internal heating elements. The
appliance will malfunction if this occurs.
7. 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 the use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
8. Children should not play with the appliance.
9. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
10. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years.
11. This product is not a toy.
12. Do not use the appliance if any parts appear to be
faulty, missing or damaged.
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13. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
14. Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected
to the mains supply.
15. Always unplug from the mains supply before carrying
out any cleaning or performing user maintenance. The
appliance needs a minimum of 30 minutes to cool down
after use.
16. Check to ensure that your electricity supply matches that
shown on the rating plate.
17. Only use the attachments/accessories supplied with the
product or recommended by Giani.
18. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
qualied service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
19. The pan and basket are not suitable for cleaning in a
dishwasher.
20. Keep the appliance and its power supply cord away from
heat or sharp edges that could cause damage.
21. Keep the power supply cord away from any parts of the
appliance that may become hot during use.
22. Always use the appliance on a stable, heat resistant
surface.
23. Do not place the appliance against a wall or directly next
to another appliance. Leave at least 20cm of free space
around the appliance when in use.
24. Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet whilst the
appliance is operating.
25. During use, hot steam is released through the air outlet
openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance
from the steam outlet openings.
26. Take extra care when removing the pan after cooking is
complete. Hot air and steam will be released. Keep your
face and hands at a safe distance.
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27. The surface of the appliance may get hot during operation.
28. Do not move the appliance when it is in use.
29. Do not touch any parts of the appliance that may become
hot as this could cause injury.
30. Do not cover the appliance.
31. Do not disconnect the appliance from the mains power
supply by pulling the cord, switch it off and remove the
plug by hand.
32. Do not store in direct sunlight or high humidity conditions.
33. Always unplug the appliance after use and before any
cleaning or user maintenance.
34. Always ensure the appliance has cooled fully after use
before performing any cleaning or user maintenance or
storing away.
35. Use of an extension cord with the appliance is not
recommended.
36. This appliance should not be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
37. Keep the appliance away from ammable materials.
38. Never turn on the appliance if the frying pan is not properly
inserted
39. After cooking has nished make sure the timer is set to 0
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Product Overview
1. Main Frame
2. Timer (0-30 minutes) / Power
On Dial
3. Temperature Control Dial
(0 - 200°C)
4. Power On Light Indicator
5. Temperature Light Indicator
6. Pan
7. Basket
8. Basket Handle
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Voltage 220- 240V
Rated Power 1350W
Temperature Interval 80 - 200°C
Basket Capacity 2.7L
Technical Information
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Before First Use
1. Remove all packaging materials, stickers and labels.
2. Clean the basket and pan with warm soapy water and a soft
cloth or non-abrasive sponge, then rinse. Do not use any
abrasive cleaning materials as this will damage the appliance.
3. Dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe the appliance inside and out with a soft damp cloth and
dry thoroughly.
NOTE: You do not need to ll the pan with oil as this
appliance works on hot air.
Preparing For First Use
1. Place the air fryer on a stable horizontal
surface. Ensure the power cord has enough
length to the power socket and there is enough
good air circulation around the product (Fig 1).
2. Place the mesh basket into the pan, when you
hear a ‘Click’ the basket is properly tted. Then
insert the pan into the Air Fryer (Fig 2).
3. Preheat the appliance for 3 minutes before
placing the ingredients in the basket.
WARNING
DO NOT PLACE ON NON HEAT RESISTANT SURFACES.
MAKE SURE THERE IS AT LEAST 20CM OF FREE SPACE ALL AROUND THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT FILL THE PAN WITH OIL OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON TOP OF THE APPLIANCE;
THE AIR FRYER WILL MALFUNCTION IF THE AIR INLET IS COVERED.
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How To Use Your Air Fryer
1. Carefully pull the pan out of the Air Fryer using
the front handle (Fig 3).
2. Place your food into the basket (Fig 4).
NOTE: Do not exceed the MAX indication level.
3. Slide the pan back into the air fryer. (Fig 5)
4. Connect the mains plug to the wall socket (Fig 6).
* NEVER USE THE PAN WITHOUT THE BASKET IN
IT *
CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE PAN DURING
AND WITHIN 30 MINUTES AFTER
USE AS IT GETS EXTREMELY HOT. ONLY HOLD
THE PAN BY THE HANDLE.
5. Turn the temperature control dial to the required
temperature (see the ‘Settings’ section to
determine the correct temperature) (Fig 7).
6. Determine the required cooking time (see
the ‘Settings’ section to determine the correct
cooking time).
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7. Turn your appliance on and set the timer to the
required cooking time (Fig 8).
NOTE: Add an additional 3 minutes to the
cooking time if your appliance is cold.
You can preheat your appliance. Simply turn the
timer dial on above 3 minutes and wait until the
heat up light indicator has gone out. Then ll
the basket and turn the timer dial to the required
cooking time.
a. Both the power-on and heat-up light indicator will
illuminate.
b. The timer will begin to count down for the cooking
time set.
c. During the hot air frying process, the heat-up light
indicator will illuminate off and on. This indicates
the heating element is regulating the temperature
whilst cooking so the cooking process is at the
temperature set.
d. Excess oil / uid from the ingredients is collected
in the bottom of the pan.
8. Your ingredients may require shaking halfway
through cooking. To do this, pull the pan out of
the appliance by the handle, taking extreme
care as hot air and steam will be released when
the pan is moved out (Fig 9).
9. Shake and then slide the pan back into the
appliance when nished (Fig 10).
CAUTION: DO NOT PRESS THE BASKET
RELEASE BUTTON ON THE HANDLE DURING
SHAKING (FIG 10).
Tip: You can remove the basket from the pan and shake the basket only
to reduce the weight. To do this, pull the pan out of the appliance, place it
on the heat resistant holder and press the button on the handle (Fig 11).
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Tip: If you set the timer to half the cooking time, you can shake your
ingredients when you hear the timer bell. However, you will need to set
the timer again for the remaining cooking time.
10. When you hear the timer bell, the set cooking
time has completed. Pull the pan out of the
appliance and place it on the heat resistant
holder.
NOTE: You can also switch off the appliance
manually. To do this, turn the temperature control
dial to 0.
11. Check if your ingredients are cooked. If they are
not cooked to your requirement, slide the pan
back into the appliance and set the timer for a
few extra minutes.
12. To remove small ingredients, such as Fries, press the basket release
button and lift the basket out of the pan (Fig 12).
CAUTION: THE PAN AND INGREDIENTS ARE EXTREMELY
HOT AFTER HOT AIR FRYING. TAKE CARE REMOVING THE
INGREDIENTS FROM THE BASKET.
13. Empty the basket contents into a serving bowl or onto a plate
(Fig 13).
TIP: To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the
basket with a pair of tongs.
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Tips
Because the rapid air technology reheats the air inside the appliance
instantly, pulling out the pan briey during cooking will barely disturb the
cooking process.
Shaking ingredients halfway through cooking optimizes the end result
and can help prevent unevenly cooked ingredients.
Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your potatoes in
the Air Fryer within a few minutes after adding the oil.
Do not prepare extremely greasy foods such as sausages in the Air
Fryer.
The optimal amount for prepared crispy fries is 500 grams.
Use pre-made dough to prepare lled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-
made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than homemade
dough.
Place a baking tin or oven proof dish in the Air Fryer basket if you want
to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or lled
ingredients.
You can also use the Air Fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat
ingredients, set the temperature to 150 C for up to 10 minutes.
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Settings
The table below will help you select the basic settings for your food types .
Note: These settings are indications only, as time adjustments will be required
depending on the size and shape of the foods you are cooking.
Cleaning
1. Turn the appliance to 0 on the timer dial.
2. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool
(at least 30 minutes).
Tips: Remove the pan to let the Air Fryer cool down more quickly.
3. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a soft damp moist cloth. Do not use
any abrasive materials or solutions as this will damage the appliance.
Potatoes & Fries
Thin Frozen Fries
Thick Frozen Fries
Home-Made Fries
(8x8mm)
Home-Made Potato Wedges
Home-Made Potato Cubes
Rosti
Potato Gratin
Meat & Poultry
Steak
Pork Chops
Hamburger
Sausage Roll
Drumsticks
Chicken Breast
Snacks
Spring Rolls
Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Frozen Fish Fingers
Frozen Bread Crumbed
Cheese Snacks
Stuffed Vegetables
Baking
Cake
Quiche
Muffins
Sweet Snacks
300-700
300-700
300-800
300-800
300-750
250
500
100-500
100-500
100-500
100-500
100-500
100-500
100-400
100-500
100-400
100-400
100-400
300
400
300
400
Min-Max
Amount
(grams)
Time
(mins)
Temp
C
Shake Extra Information
9-16
11-20
16-10
18-22
12-18
15-18
15-18
8-12
10-14
7-14
13-15
18-22
10-15
8-10
6-10
6-10
8-10
10
20-25
20-22
15-18
20
200
200
200
180
180
180
200
180
180
180
200
180
180
200
200
200
180
160
160
180
200
160
Shake
Shake
Shake
Shake
Shake
Shake
Shake
Shake
Shake
Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Use oven-ready
Use oven-ready
Use oven-ready
Use oven-ready
Use baking tin
Use baking tin
or oven proof dish
Use baking tin
Use baking tin
or oven proof dish
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4. Clean the pan and basket with hot soapy water and a non-abrasive
sponge.
Tip: If there is stubborn food residues stuck to the basket or in the bottom
of the pan, ll the pan with hot soapy water, place the basket in the pan
and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Soaking time will vary depending on
foods cooked and the amount of stubborn residue.
5. Wipe the inside of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge. Do
not use abrasive materials or solutions as this will damage the
appliance.
6. Wipe the heating element with a soft cleaning brush to remove
food residue. Do not use abrasive materials or solutions as this will
damage the appliance. ONLY DO THIS WHEN THE APPLIANCE
HAS COOLED DOWN.
7. Allow the appliance to dry out thoroughly before storage.
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Problem
The Air Fryer does not work
The ingredients are not cooked
The ingredients are fried unevenly
Fried snacks are not crispy
I cannot slide the pan into the
appliance properly
White smoke comes out of
the appliance
Fresh fries are fried unevenly
Fresh fries are not crispy
Possible Cause
The appliance is not plugged in
You have not set the timer
The amount of ingredients in
the basket is too much
The set temperature is too low
Certain types of food need
shaking halfway through cooking
You have used a food that is
meant to be prepared in a
traditonal deep fryer
There is too much food in the
basket
The basket is not placed in the
pan correctly
You are preparing greasy foods
The pan still contains grease
from previous use
You did not use the right type
of potato
You did not rinse the potato
sticks properly before frying
The crispiness of the fries
depends on the amount of
oil and water in the fries
Solution
Put the mains plug into the wall socket.
Turn the timer knob to the required
cooking time.
Put smaller batches of ingredients in
the basket.
Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
Turn the temperature control dial to the
required setting.
Refer to the settings section for more
detail.
Ingredients that lie on top of or across
each other (eg fries) need to be shaken.
Use oven snacks or lightly brush some
oil onto the snacks for crispier results.
Do not fill the basket beyond the MAX
indication level.
Push the basket down into the pan until
you hear a click.
When you fry greasy ingredients in the
Air Fryer, a large amount of oil will leak
into the pan. The oil produces white
smoke and the pan may heat up more
than usual.
This does not affect the appliance or the
end result.
White smoke is caused by grease heating
up in the pan. Make sure you clean the
pan properly after each use.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure that
they stay firm during frying.
Rinse the potato sticks properly to
remove starch.
Make sure you dry the potatoes properly
before you add the oil.
Cut the potatoes smaller for a crispier
result.
Add slightly more oil for a crispier result.
Troubleshooting
After Sales Support
If the power cord is damaged, it MUST be replaced by a qualied
electrician. If you need help using your Air Fryer, please contact Giani Ltd:-
• Telephone: 0161 480 6204
• Website: www.gianiuk.co.uk
(Replacement instruction manuals are available to download).
Product Guarantee (UK Only)
If your appliance ceases to function within 1 year from the date of purchase,
the retailer will replace it free of charge, provided:
• You have not misused, neglected or damaged it
• It has not been modied (except by Giani Ltd)
• It was not purchased second hand
• It has not been used commercially
• You have not tted a plug incorrectly
• You can supply proof of purchase, indicating the price you paid and
where and when the appliance was purchased.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC
At the end of its working life, the appliance must NOT be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to
a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal
and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain signicant savings in
energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances
separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
2011/65/EU
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Are you having problems with your device?
Has something been damaged?
Do you require spare parts?
Website - www.gianiuk.co.uk
Before returning this item to your place of purchase
Please contact Giani at:
Giani Limited - SK2 6RH
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