Minca EC22AA User manual

EC22AA
2.8QT CAPACITY AIR FRYER
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Heat Elements
Air Outlet
Cord Storage Compartment
Power Lamp(Red)
Inner Pot
Press Knob
Basket Release Button
Basket Handle
Basket
Air Inlet
Steam Outlet
Power Cord
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.
This appliance is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for
use in environments such as staff kitchens of shops, offices, farms or other work
environments. Nor is it intended to be used by clients in hotels, motels, bed and
breakfasts and other residential environments.
Make sure the ingredients prepared in this appliance come out golden-yellow
instead of dark or brown. Remove burnt remnants.
DO NOT use with an extension cord.
Never immerse the housing, which contains electrical components, and heating
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, the entire
Always put the ingredients to be fried into the basket. Do not allow food to
Do not cover the air intake and the air output openings while the appliance
Do not fill the Inner pot with oil. This may cause a fire hazard.
Always place the air fryer on a stable, flat surface and keep all flammable
elements, in water. Do not rinse the appliance under the tap.
appliance, or its control panel, in water or any other liquid.
come into contact with the heating elements.
is operating.
materials away.
If the appliance is used improperly, used for commercial purposes, or if it is not
used in accordance with the instructions in the user's manual, the guarantee
becomes invalid and Minca refuses any liability for any damage resulting from
misuse.
Please contact us with any product issues at service@iminca.com. Do not attempt
to repair the appliance yourself; doing so will invalidate the guarantee.
Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
Let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 minutes before handling
or cleaning it.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BEFORE USE
To switch off the appliance manually, press the power on/off button (“ ”)
POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully read all instructions before using and retain for future reference.
1. Remove all packaging material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
Be sure the handle is properly locked in place.
Make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate is a correct match
before connecting the unit to the main power supply.
DO NOT place any items on top of, or next to, this appliance at any time. To
prevent a fire, keep this appliance clear of contact with any flammable materials
as well as curtains, draperies, walls, plastics, etc., at all times.
Do not put oversized foods into the air fryer.
DO NOT place any flammable materials in or near to the fryer, especially paper,
This appliance is equipped with an automatic safety switch-off. If you do not
cardboard, plastic or other flammable substances.
press a button within 15 minutes, the appliance switches off automatically.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized attachment plug
(2-wire plug with one blade wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not properly fit into
theoutlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a
competent, qualified electrician. DO not attempt to modify
the plug in any way.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazard resulting from
tripping or becoming entangled in a longer cord. Do not operate the
appliance with an extension cord.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3. Thoroughly clean the basket and pan with hot water, dish liquid, and a
nonabrasive sponge.
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HOW TO OPERATE THE DEEP FRYER
Note: You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher.
CAUTION: This air fryer cooks using hot air. Do not fill the pan with oil or frying fat.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface.
2. Place the basket in the inner pot. If installed properly, it
3. Pull the electrical cord out of the cord storage compartment
4. Put the main plug into a properly functioning wall outlet.
5. Carefully pull the drawer out of the air fryer
6. Open the drawer by pulling the handle.
7. Put the food to be cooked into the basket.
Note: Never fill the basket beyond the MAX indicator line or allow the volume
8. Slide the drawer back into the air fryer
NOTE: Never use the inner pot without the basket in it.
should function as a drawer.
at the back of the appliance.
of food to exceed the amount indicated in the table (see section 'Settings' in
this chapter), as this could affect the quality of the end result.
9. to switch on the control panel. The Press the power on/off button (“ ”)
CAUTION: Do not touch the inner basket during the cooking process as it gets
very hot. Only hold the basket by the safety handle.
display shows “8888” when connected to a power source.
10. The timer and temperature can be set manually for personal preference or
choose a pre-programmed menu button to begin cooking.
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Cooking by setting the timer and temperature by your personal preference:
a. Press the timer/temperature switch button to set the timer to the required cooking
time. See section'Settings' in this chapter to determine the cooking time.
TIP: Long press the timer increase or decrease button to adjust the time more
quickly.
b. See Press the timer/temperature switch button to set the required temperature.
TIP: Long press the temperature increase or decrease button to adjust the time
NOTE: You can also adjust the temperature or timer while the appliance is working.
d. When the appliance starts to beep, the set cooking time has elapsed.
NOTE: You can also stop the cooking process manually. To do this, press the
section 'Settings' in this chapter to determine the temperature.
on/off button
more quickly.
c. and The appliance will begin working within 5 seconds of setting the timer
temperature. The display begins counting down to the set cooking time.
Excess oil from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the inner pot.
SETTING REFERENCES:
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Cooking by choosing the program manu:
a. Press manu button to choose the basic settings as below:
P001 Frozen potato chips
500g
P002
P003
P004
P005
P006
P007
P008
P009
P0010
P0011
Fresh potato
chips(10*10mm) 600g
Drumsticks/
chicken wing/
chicken nuggets 600g
Mutton chops/ big
shrimp 600g
Sauce hairtail 600g
Steak 600g
Pork Chops 600g
Chop Sticks 600g
Spring Roll
Toast (4 slices)
Corn
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 15 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 25 minutes
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 13 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 10 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 12 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 8 minutes.
Set temperature at 5 minutes & adjust 410°F for
the temperature to 374°F for 12 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 17 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 5 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 5 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 3 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 3 minutes.
Set temperature at 410°F for 3 minutes & adjust
the temperature to 374°F for 20 minutes.
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NOTE: THE ABOVE PROGRAM MENU IS ONLY FOR REFERENCE, AS INGREDIENTS
ARE DIFFERENT IN ORIGIN, SIZE, SHAPE, AND BRAND, ALSO THERE IS DIFFERENCE
IN PERSONAL TASTE, WE CAN NOT GUARANTEE THE BEST SETTING FOR YOU.
11. are Open the drawer by pulling the handle and check to verify the ingredients
fully cooked. If the ingredients are not yet ready, simply slide the drawer back
into the air fryer by the handle and add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

12. To remove small ingredients (e.g. fries), lift the basket out of the inner pot
by the handle.
CAUTION:
FRYING TIPS:
CAUTION: After the cooking process, the pan, basket, and the ingredients
13. Empty the contents of the basket into a bowl or onto a plate.
TIP: To remove large or fragile ingredients, use a pair of tongs to lift the
14. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is instantly ready to
15. Press the power on/off button to switch off the air fryer.
are hot. Depending on the type of ingredients cooked in the air fryer, steam
may escape from the inner pot.
ingredients out of the basket and minimize breakage.
prepare another batch.
In order to avoid a hazard due to an inadvertent reset of the thermal cutout,
this appliance must not be supplied with electricity through an external
switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
Smaller amounts of ingredients usually require a shorter preparation time
Shaking and shifting some ingredients halfway through the cooking time
Add some oil to fresh potatoes to ensure a crispy result. Fry your ingredients
Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
The optimal volume to ensure crispy fries is approximately 200-500 grams.
Use pre-made dough to make filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough
Place the oven dish in the air fryer basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche
You can use the air fryer to reheat foods. To reheat ingredients, set the
than larger amounts of ingredients.
optimizes the result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
in the air fryer within a few minutes of adding oil.
also requires a shorter preparation time than homemade dough.
or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled pastries.
temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.
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CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING
STORAGE
1. Unplug the appliance and wait for it to cool down before cleaning and/or
servicing.
1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
2. Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is not
plugged in.
You have not set the
timer.
2. Do not immerse the appliance or accessory parts in water or any other liquid.
3. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.
4. Do not use sharp objects to clean the air fryer.
5. Only the removable basket and pan can be cleaned in a dishwasher. Do not
6. The pan and the basket can also be cleaned with soap and warm water.
7. Wipe the exterior of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth. Thoroughly dry
8. Clean the interior of the appliance with a damp, soft cloth. Dry with kitchen
9. Check the appliance for damage on a regular basis.
clean the other parts of the appliance in the dishwasher.
Rinse thoroughly once clean.
the exterior of the appliance after cleaning.
towel after cleaning.
3. Secure the cord by inserting it into the proper receptacle.
not work
The air fryer does
Ensure the main plug is securely placed
in an electrical socket.
The ingredients
fried in the air
fryer are not
done
Press the timer / temperature switch
button and set the cooking time and
temperature, then press on/ off button
or wait for 5 seconds.
Put smaller batches of ingredients into
the basket.
Smaller batches are
fried more evenly.
The amount of
ingredients in the
basket is too large.
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The pan still
contains grease
previous use.
White smoke is caused by grease heating
up in the pan. Make sure you clean the
pan properly after each use.
White smoke
comes out of
the appliance
Cut the potato sticks smaller for a
crispier result.
snacks meant to be
prepared in a
traditional deep fryer.
Lightly brush some oil onto the snacks
for a crispier result.
The basket is not
placed in
the pan correctly.
Push the basket down into the pan
until you hear a click.
I cannot slide the
pan into the
appliance
properly
Increase the temperature by pressing
the temperature button
Increase the cooking time by pressing
the time button
The set temperature
is too low.
The cooking time
is too short.
The ingredients
are fried
unevenly
Certain types of
ingredients need to
be shaken halfway
throughthe
cooking process.
Ingredients that overlap while cooking
(e.g. fries) need to be shaken halfway
through the cooking phase.
See section'Frying tips'
Fried snacks are
not crispy when
they come out of
air fryer
Using a type of
The basket is
overfull.
Do not fill the basket beyond the MAX
indicator.
Make sure you dry the potato sticks
well before you add oil.
When you air fry greasy ingredients in
the fryer some oil can leak into the pan.
This oil produces white smoke and the
pan may heat up more than usual.
This does not affect the appliance or
the result.
Grease has leaked
onto the pan
residue from
mot crispy when
they come out of
the airfryer
French fries are
The crispiness of
the fries depends
on the amount of
oil used and the
amount of water
in the fries.
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Problem Possible cause Solution

TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage Rating 120V AC,60Hz
Power Rating 1200 Watts
Capacity Max 2.8QT (approximately 750g food)
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Environmental Message
This symbol indicates that the appliance needs to be disposed
of in an environmentally friendly way when it ceases to function.
Contact your local authority for details of where to take the item
for recycling.
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