Living & Co LQ-2501 User manual

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AIR FRYER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: LQ-2501


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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PARTS DESCRIPTION
GETTING STARTED
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING
STORAGE
APPLIANCE SPECIFICATION
COOKING GUIDE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read this manual carefully before using the
appliance as danger may occur under incorrect operations.
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Do not immerse the housing in water or rinse under the
tap due to the electronic and heating components.
Avoid any liquid entering the appliance to prevent
electric shock or short-circuit.
Keep all food ingredients in the basket to prevent any
contact from the heating elements.
Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet when the
appliance is operating.
Do not fill the pan with oil. Filling the pan with oil may
cause a fire hazard.
Do not touch the inside of the appliance while it is
operating.
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance fits the
local mains voltage.
Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a
counter of table, or touch hot surfaces.
Keep the appliance and its mains cord out of the reach
of children.
Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces.
Do not connect appliance to an external timer switch.
Do not place the appliance on or near combustible
materials such as a tablecloth or curtain.
Do not place the appliance against a wall or against
other appliance. Leave at least 10cm free space on the
back and sides and 10cm free space above the
appliance.
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Do not place anything on top of the appliance.
Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than
described in this manual.
Do not operate the appliance unattended.
During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the
air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe
distance from the steam and from the air outlet
openings.
Be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the
pan from the appliance.
If you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance,
immediately unplug the Appliance, wait for the smoke
emission to stop before you remove the pan from the
appliance.
Ensure the appliance in placed on a horizontal, even
and stable surface.
The use of accessories is not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer as it may cause injuries.
This appliance is designed for household use only. It
may not suitable to be safely used in environments
such as staff kitchens, farms, motels, and other
non-residential environments.
Always unplug the appliance while not using.
The appliance needs approximately 30 minutes to cool
before handing or cleaning safety.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
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knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Appliance not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
DO NOT THROW AWAY INSTRUCTIONS
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A: Basket
B: Basket release button
C. Basket handle
D. Tray
E. Air inlet
F. Temperature control knob
G. Power indicator light
H. Heating indicator light
I: Timer knobs
J: Vent windows
K: Power cord storage box
L: Power cord
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PARTS
DESCRIPTION

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GETTING STARTED
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Remove all packaging materials and stickers or labels.
Clean the basket and pan with in warm, soapy water,
then rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not immerse the main
unit in water or any other liquid.
Never use harsh or abrasive cleaning detergents or
scourers to clean air fryer or its accessories, as this
could cause damage.
Wipe inside and outside of the appliance with a soft,
damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even
surface.
Warning: Do not place the appliance on
non-heat-resistant surface.
Before first use
Note:
When using the air fryer for the first
time, a slight smoke or odour may be emitted.
This is normal and will soon subside.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Plug in and switch on the air fryer at the mains power
supply.
Preheat the air fryer for 3-5 minutes by use the timer
control and temperature control dials. The power
indicator light and the heating-up light go on, once it
has reached the required temperature, the heat
indicator light will automatically switch off.
Carefully pull the pan out of the AIR FRYER. (Fig.1)
Place the pan on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
Place the ingredients into the non-stick coated cooking
basket, then slide the pan back into the AIR FRYER.
(Fig.2)
CAUTION: Never use the pan without the basket in it.
Do not touch the pan during or immediately after use,
as it gets very hot. Only hold the pan by the handle.
Turn the temperature control knob to the desired
temperature.
Determine the required cooking time for the
ingredients and turn the timer knob to the required
setting.
The power-on (red coloured) indicator light and the
heating-up (green coloured) indicator light go on.
The green indicator light will switch off once the
set temperature has been reached.
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The timer starts counting down the set cooking time.
During the air frying process, the heating-up indicator
light switches on and off. This indicates that the heating
element is regulated and cycling on and off to maintain
the set temperature.
Some ingredients require shaking halfway during the
cooking time, pull the pan out of the appliance by the
handle and gently shake it. Then slide the pan back into
the main unit.
Caution: Do not press the button of the handle during
shaking. (fig.3)
When you hear the timer bell, the set cooking time has
elapsed. Pull the pan out of the appliance and place it
on the heat-resistant holder.
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You can also switch off the appliance manually. This can
be done by turning the timer control knob to 0. Check if
the food is ready.
If the food is not ready yet, simply slide the pan
back into the appliance and set the timer for a few
extra minutes.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
To remove small ingredients (e.g. fries), press the
basket release button and lift the basket out of the pan.
Don’t turn over the pan, otherwise, the oil collected on
the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.
The pan and the ingredients are hot after hot air frying.
Depending on the type.
Of the ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape
from the pan.
Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate.
Tip:
To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the
ingredients out of the basket by a pair of tongs.
When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is
instantly ready for preparing another batch.
CLEANING
Clean the appliance after every use.
Before cleaning, remove the mains plug from the mains
supply.
WARNING
Always unplug the appliance from the electrical
outlet before assembling, disassembling,
relocating, servicing, or cleaning it.
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CLEANING
Make sure your appliance has cooled down completely
before cleaning.
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
Clean the basket and pan with warm, soapy water, then
rinse and dry thoroughly.
CAUTION: Do not immerse the main unit in water or any
other liquid.
Tip: If cooked food is stuck to the basket or the bottom
of the pan, fill the pan with warm water with some
washing-up liquid. Put the basket in the pan and let
the pan and the basket soak for about 10 minutes.
Note: The pan and basket are dishwasher-proof.
Never use harsh or abrasive cleaning detergents or
scourers to clean air fryer or its accessories, as this
could cause damage.
STORAGE
220-240VAC 50/60HZ
1300-1500W
Ensure all parts are dry before storage.
Store the appliance in a dry box or in a clean,dry place.
Never store the appliance while it is still wet or dirty.
Never wrap the power cord around the appliance.
APPLIANCE SPECIFICATION
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COOKING GUIDE
Min-max
Amount
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Time
(min)
Temperature
(°C)
Shake Extra
information
Potatoes & fries
Thin frozen fries
Thick frozen fries
Home-made fries (8×8mm)
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
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300-750
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shake
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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/oven dish
Use baking tin
Use baking tin/oven dish
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
The AIR FRYER
does not work.
The appliance is not
plugged in.
Put the mains plug in an earthed
wall socket.
The food fried with
the AIR FRYER are
not done.
The
quantity
of food in the
basket is too much.
Put smaller batches of food in the
basket.
Smaller batches are fried move
evenly.
The food is fried
unevenly in the AIR
FRYER.
Certain food types need to
be shaken halfway through
the cooking time.
Food that lie on top of or across each
other (e.g. fries) need to be shaken
halfway through the cooking time.
Fried snacks are
not crispy when
they come out of
the AIR FRYER.
I cannot slide the
pan / basket into
the appliance.
White smoke
Comes out from the
Appliance.
Incorrect food type used.
Basket over-loaded.
The basket is not placed
in the pan correctly.
food with high oil content
has been used.
Oil has been added to the
food.
Refer food manufactures cooking
instructions.
Do not fill the basket beyond the
MAX indication.
Push the basket down into the pan
until you hear a click.
Do not use food groups with high oil
content or add extra oil that is not
required.
An air fryer uses technology where
low or no oil is required.
You have not set the Timer.
Turn the timer knob to the required
cooking time to switch on the
appliance
The set temperature is
too low.
Turn the temperature control knob to
the required.
Temperature setting - refer to the
cooking guide for reference.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
The pan still contains grease
residues from previous use.
White smoke is caused by grease
heating up in the pan. Make sure you
clean the pan correctly after each use.
White smoke
Comes out from the
Appliance.

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