Medion Ambiano MD 17768 User manual

AIR FRYER
FREIDORA DE AIRE
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Dok./Rev.-Nr. 17768 US Aldi 5005 5904 Cover Final
Contents
Overview ................................................................4
Scope of delivery....................................................6
About these operating instructions......................7
Warning symbols and key words used in these
operating instructions.............................................. 7
Proper use .............................................................8
Safety information.................................................9
Setting up your Air Fryer ..........................................9
AC Power connection.............................................. 10
Initial operation and use.........................................12
Package contents................................................. 13
Cooking guide on control panel.......................... 14
Before first use .................................................... 14
Operating the appliance...................................... 15
Setting the cooking time and temperature.........15
Cooking time and temperature guide..................16
Cleaning................................................................ 18
After use ............................................................... 19
Troubleshooting................................................... 19
Technical specifications .......................................20
Disposal................................................................. 21
Legal notice .......................................................... 21
FCC compliance statement................................... 22

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Scope of delivery
1Display
2Air intake
3Fryer pan
4Frying basket handle
5Release button
6Frying basket
7Indicator Lights (LEDs)
8Housing
9Operating elements
10 Protective cover
11 Ventilation grille
12 AC power cable and plug
13 Temperature indicator
14 Heating Indicator (animated heating element)
15 Fan Indicator (animated fan)
16 Cooking time indicator
17 Control button to reduce cooking temperature/reduce cooking time
18 On/Off switch
19 Start/Pause button (preset: 32 °F, 15 minutes)
20 Selection button: Cooking temperature/cooking time
21 Control button: Increase cooking temperature/increase cooking time
22 Guideline values with symbols

About these operat
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About these operating instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully before using the device for the first
time. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions.
Always keep the operating instructions close by. If you sell the device or give
it away, please ensure that you also pass on these instructions.
Warning symbols and key words used in these
operating instructions
DANGER!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
This signal word warns of possible damage to property.
This symbol gives you useful additional information on assembly or
operation.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires all commercial
electronic devices to comply to this norm (see section ‘Declaration of
conformity’).
UL develops standards and test procedures for products, materials,
components, assemblies, tools and equipment, chiefly dealing with
product safety.

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Proper use
Your Air Fryer offers a number of options for usage:
This appliance is suitable for baking, cooking or grilling foods
such as vegetables, french fries, potato wedges, etc. – home-
made or oven-ready – and also for preparing fish, meat and
poultry.
• The device is intended for personal household use only
and not for industrial/commercial use.
• Please note that there is no liability in case of improper use:
• Do not modify this appliance without the manufacturer’s
approval and do not use any auxiliary equipment which
the manufacturer have not approved or supplied.
• Use only spare parts and accessories which have been
included supplied or approved.
• Follow all the instructions in these directions for use,
especially the safety information. Any other use is deemed
improper and can cause personal injury or damage to the
product.
• Do not use this appliance in areas where there is a risk of
explosion.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not expose the appliance to any extreme conditions.
The following should be avoided:
−high humidity or moisture,
−extremely high or low temperatures,
−direct sunlight,
−open fire.

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Safety information
− Children younger than 8 should be kept away from the
appliance and the power cord.
− This appliance may be used by children over the age
of 8 and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental abilities or by those without experience and/or
knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed
in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the
potential risks. Children must not play with the appliance.
− Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by
children.
− To avoid risks caused by unintentional resetting of the
safety temperature limiter, the appliance should not be
operated using an external switching system such as a
timer plug or connected to a power circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by another system.
− Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
Setting up your Air Fryer
WARNING!
Risk of fire!
Hot surfaces pose a risk of fire.
− Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, dry and level
surface.
− Do not place the appliance on surfaces that can become
hot (e.g. on hotplates, open flames).
− Ensure that the appliance does not come into contact with
any other objects during operation. Maintain a distance of
at least 4 in (10cm) to other objects.
− Do not set up the appliance near easily flammable
materials (curtains, drapes, paper, etc.).

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− During operation, do not place the appliance under wall
cupboards or other objects that could hinder the free
upwards flow of steam.
− Do not cover the appliance.
− Do not place any objects on the appliance.
− Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
− Never use the appliance in the vicinity of explosive and/or
flammable vapor.
− Always use the basket for preparing the food in the fryer
pan so that the food does not burn.
− Always place the hot pan and frying basket on a heat-
resistant surface.
− Never fill the fryer pan with fat or oil.
− Disconnect the power cord from the outlet immediately if
the appliance starts to give off dark smoke. Wait until the
appliance has stopped making smoke before removing
the fryer pan from the appliance.
AC Power connection
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
There is a risk of electric shock or short circuit due to live parts.
− Only connect the appliance to a properly installed, and
grounded electrical outlet.
− Check before using the appliance that the voltage given on
the appliance corresponds with the local AC voltage.
− The outlet must be freely accessible so that you can unplug
the appliance from the electrical outlet quickly if necessary.
− Do not use an extension cord.
− Disconnect the plug from the outlet after each use, before
cleaning and during periods when the appliance is left
unattended.

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− When disconnecting the appliance from the outlet, always
pull on the plug rather than on the cord.
− Do not kink or crush the power cord.
− Ensure that the power cord is undamaged and does not
run underneath the appliance or over any hot surfaces or
sharp edges.
− Lay the power cord so that nobody is able to step on it or trip
over it.
− When the appliance provided with a flexible cord less
4-1/2 feet (1.4m) in length, the extension cord should be
a groundling-type 3-wire cord and meet the following
requirements:
−a short power-supply cord should be used to reduce the
risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord
−longer extension cords are available maybe used if care is
exercised in their use.
− If a longer extension cord is used:
−the marked electrical rating of extension cord should
be as the electrical rating of the aplliance.
−the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
− Do not operate the appliance on wet surfaces or if you
have wet hands.
− Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
− Never use the appliance if it has been damaged or if the
power cord or plug show signs of damage.
− Immediately contact the service center in the event of a
fault or if you identify any transport damage.
− In order to reduce risks: have the power cord repaired
exclusively by a specialist workshop or contact your service
center.
− Never try to open and/or repair an appliance component
yourself.

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− This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
− To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plugs, or (state specific part or parts in question) in water
or other liquid.
− Always attach plug to aplliance first, then plug cord into
the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
Initial operation and use
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
The surfaces of the Air Fryer may become very hot. To prevent
burns during use, do as follows:
− Wear oven gloves during operation.
− Only place it on a heat-resistant surface.
− Do not touch the ventilation grilles on the side of the
appliance.
− Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
− Only touch the handles and control buttons.
− Do not reach into the appliance and touch the fryer pan or
the hotplate.
− Do not move or clean the appliance while it is powered on
or until it has completely cooled down after use.
− Be careful of steam escaping from the appliance. Do not
hold your head directly over the appliance and never put
your hands into this steam.
− The use of accessory not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.

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− Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
CAUTION!
Risk to health!
Baking, cooking or grilling at excessive temperatures may
produce substances harmful to health.
− Remove burnt residues.
− Do not over-brown the food when baking or grilling.
Package contents
DANGER!
Risk of suffocation!
There is a risk of suffocation through swallowing or inhaling
small parts or plastic film.
− Keep plastic film out of the reach of children.
Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything is
missing, please contact us within 14 days of purchase.
The product you have purchased includes:
• Air fryer
• Operating instructions including warranty information

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Cooking guide on control panel
Symbol Suggested Temperature and Cooking Time
Steak
Steak 400 °F, 10 - 20 minutes
French Fries
French Fries 400 °F, 15 - 20 minutes
Fish
Fish 400 °F, 15 - 20 minutes
Chicken
Chicken 400 °F, 15 - 22 minutes
Cakes
Cakes 360 °F, 10 - 15 minutes
Shrimp
Shrimp 360 °F, 12 - 18 minutes
Before first use
− Remove all packaging, stickers and wrapping from the appliance.
− Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, dry and level surface.
− Remove the fryer pan from the appliance. Flip up the protective cover and press the
release button to remove the frying basket.
− Clean the frying basket and the fryer pan with hot water. Dry both items thoroughly.
− Wipe the housing using a damp cloth.
NOTICE!
When using the appliance for the first time, odor or smoke may develop due to
manufacturing residues. However, this is not dangerous and will quickly disappear.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

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Operating the appliance
WARNING!
Risk of fire!
Oil and other liquids may catch fire due to the high
temperature of the air fryer.
− Extremely fatty foods, e.g. sausages, are not suitable for
cooking in the appliance. The fat will drip into the fryer pan
and burn.
− Remove the fryer pan from the appliance.
− Place the frying basket into the fryer pan so that the notch on the handle fits into
the recess on the fryer pan and clicks into place.
− Fill the frying basket with the food. For the recommended filling levels see the table
on page 15.
− Hold the fryer pan firmly by the handle and insert it completely into the appliance
from the front.
Setting the cooking time and temperature
− Press the On/Off switch 18 for a few seconds to switch on the appliance.
− Press the Selection button 20 until the temperature indicator begins to flash.
− Use the Control button 21 and Control button 17 to set the desired
temperature in steps of 10°F.
− Hold down the Control button 21 and Control button 17 for longer to set the
desired temperature more quickly.
Temperatures can be set between 170°F and 400°F.
− Press the Selection button 20 until the cooking time indicator begins to flash.
− Use the Control button 21 and Control button 17 to set the desired cooking
time in minutes.
− Press the Control button 21 and Control button 17 for longer to set the
desired cooking time more quickly.
Cooking time may be set to a maximum of 60 minutes.
− Start the cooking process by pressing the Start/Pause button 19 .
The icons for animated fan, animated heating element, cooking temperature as well as
the remaining cooking time will be displayed during operation.
While preparing the food, you can remove the fryer pan from the appliance at any time to
check the progress. The appliance switches itself off automatically.
− Give the frying basket a shake after half the cooking time to redistribute the food.
This helps ensure that the food is cooked evenly.

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− Remove the fryer pan from the appliance using the handle for this purpose.
Carefully shake the food and insert the fryer pan back into the appliance.
The time will continue to count down automatically.
− If you want to add more food, you can also press the Start/Pause button 19 to
pause the time.
− Remove the fryer pan from the appliance using the handle.
− Carefully add food to the basket and insert the fryer pan back into the appliance.
− The cooking time will continue to count down once you press the Start/Pause
button 19 again.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
Accidentally releasing the frying basket may cause injuries due
to burning.
− Do not press the release button while shaking the food.
NOTICE!
Either shake the fryer pan and the basket together or, if it is too heavy, you can also place
the fryer pan onto a heat-resistant surface and remove the frying basket. Carefully shake
the food and insert the fryer pan and the frying basket back into the appliance.
Once the cooking time has elapsed, a tone will sound and the appliance switches itself
off. The fan will continue to run for a few minutes.
− Remove the fryer pan from the appliance using the handle. Place the fryer pan
onto a heat-resistant surface and remove the frying basket by pressing the release
button.
Cooking time and temperature guide
See the table for the correct settings for different foods.
Food Weight Time (min.) Temperature
(°F) Shake Additional
information
Potatoes and chips
Thin frozen fries 10.58 oz- 14.11oz
(300 g-400 g)
15-20 400 Yes
Thick frozen
fries
10.58 oz- 14.11oz
(300 g -400 g)
20-25 400 Yes

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Food Weight Time (min.) Temperature
(°F) Shake Additional
information
Potato gratin 17.64 oz
(500 g)
20-25 390 Yes
Meat and poultry
Steak 3.35 oz -17.64 oz
(100 g-500 g)
15-20 400 No
Pork chops 3.35oz-17.64oz
(100 g-500 g)
15-20 360 No
Hamburgers 3.35oz-17.64oz
(100 g-500 g)
15-20 360 No
Sausages 3.35oz-17.64oz
(100 g-500 g)
13-15 390 No
Drumsticks 3.35oz-17.64oz
(100 g-500 g)
15-22 400 No
Chicken breast 3.35oz-17.64oz
(100 g-500 g)
15-20 360 No
Snacks
Spring rolls 3.53oz-14.11oz
(100 g-400 g)
8-10 390 Yes For oven-
ready meals
Frozen chicken
nuggets
3.35 oz-17.64 oz
(100 g-500 g)
10-15 390 Yes For oven-
ready meals
Frozen fish
fingers
3.53 oz -14.11 oz
(100 g-400 g)
15-20 400 No For oven-
ready meals
Frozen bread
crumbed
cheese snacks
3.53 oz -14.11 oz
(100 g-400 g)
8-10 360 No For oven-
ready meals
Stuffed
vegetables
3.53 oz -14.11 oz
(100 g-400 g)
10-15 320 No For oven-
ready meals
Baking
Cake 10.58 oz
(300 g)
10-15 360 No Use a baking
tin
Quiche 14.11 oz
(400 g)
20-22 360 No Use a baking
tin/ovenproof
dish
Muffins 10.58 oz
(300 g)
15-18 390 No Use a baking
tin
Sweet snacks 14.11 oz
(400 g)
20 360 No Use a baking
tin/ovenproof
dish

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NOTICE!
The air fryer is also ideal for heating up food: Heat the food for 10 minutes at 320°F.
Cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
There is a risk of electric shock due to live parts and of injury
due to burning on hot surfaces
− Always disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
− Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. – If the
appliance does fall into liquid, under no circumstances should
you attempt to touch it. Disconnect the power cord first!
− Allow the appliance to cool down for at least half an hour
before cleaning. Remove the fryer pan and frying basket
so that the appliance can cool down more quickly.
CAUTION!
Possible damage to the appliance!
There is a risk of damage to the appliance if it is used
improperly.
− Do not use any rough or abrasive cleansing agents on or in
the housing of the appliance.
− Do not use the dishwasher to clean the air fryer or the
accessories.
− A slightly damp, soft cloth is suitable for cleaning the
control panel and the outer surfaces of the appliance.

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− Clean the fryer pan and the frying basket with a sponge and a little mild detergent.
Thoroughly rinse out the containers and allow them to dry completely before
putting away.
− Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a soft sponge.
− If the heating elements have become dirty, use a brush. Remove food residues
carefully.
After use
If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long period of time, disconnect the power
cord and store the appliance in a dry location.
Troubleshooting
The product left the warehouse in perfect condition. If you do, however,
discover a problem, see if you can solve it by using the solutions offered
in the following table. If these do not work, contact our Customer Service
department.
Problem Possible cause Troubleshooting
The appliance is not
working.
The power cord is not
connected to a power
socket.
Only connect the appliance to a
properly installed power outlet.
Entry not completed. Start the cooking process by pressing
the On/Off Switch 18 .
The food is not
cooked.
There is too much food in
the frying basket.
Fill the frying basket with small
pieces. Smaller pieces cook more
evenly.
The cooking temperature
is too low. Press the Control button +21 or
Control button -17 to increase or
decrease the desired cooking time /
cooking temperature.
The cooking time is too
short.
The food is not
cooked evenly.
The pieces of food are
too close to each other.
Shake the frying basket and
distribute the food more evenly. Many
foods need to be shaken after half the
cooking time has elapsed.
The fried foods are
not crisp enough.
The food is unsuitable for
cooking in the air fryer.
Use oven-ready or lightly oiled snacks
for crispier results.
The appliance will
not close properly.
The frying basket is too
full.
Do not fill the frying basket to more
than 28.21oz (800g).

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Problem Possible cause Troubleshooting
White smoke comes
out of the appliance.
The food is very fatty. During preparation, fat from these
very fatty foods will drip into the
fryer pan. The fat causes a higher
temperature than usual to develop
in the fryer pan – this does not impair
the appliance or the cooking result.
The fryer pan still
contains food residue
from previous use.
Fat residues burn in the fryer pan.
Clean the fryer pan after every use.
Freshly cut french
fries are not evenly
fried.
The fries have not been
sufficiently soaked.
Place the fries in cold water for
around 30 minutes to remove the
starch. Dry the chips using kitchen
paper before adding to the basket.
The variety of potato is
unsuitable.
Freshly cut french
fries are unable to
get crisp.
The potatoes are too
damp.
The crispiness is dependent on
the water and starch content of
the variety of potato used and the
quantity of oil.
Dry the potatoes carefully and cover
them with about 1/2 tablespoon of oil.
Cut the potatoes into smaller pieces.
Technical specifications
Model MD 17768
Power supply: 120V~60Hz
Output: 1400 W
Capacity of basket: approx. 0.66 gal (2.6 litres)
Temperature range: 170-400°F
Timer: 60 minutes
Dimensions: 10.6 × 13.8 × 12.2 in (W × H × D)
Subject to technical modifications!