Mistral MDF898W User manual

Model: MDF898/MDF898W
10 Litre Digital Air Fryer
Instruction Manual

2
Important Safeguards
When using this electrical appliance,
the following basic safety precautions
should always be followed:
For Your Safety
• Please read these instructions before
operating and retain these for future
reference.
• Before connecting the appliance to the power
supply, check that the voltage indicated on
the appliance corresponds with the voltage in
your home. If this is not the case, contact your
local qualied technician and DO NOT use the
appliance.
• If the supply cord or any part is damaged,
cease use of this appliance immediately to
avoid a hazard.
• Do not hang the power cord over the edge of
table and do not let cord contact hot surfaces,
including stovetop.
• Place the appliance on the flat surface. Do not
place on the heated surface or near a hot gas
or electric burner or oven.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with appliance.
• Never immerse the housing, which contains
electrical components and the heating
elements, in water nor rinse it under the tap.
• Avoid any liquid entering the appliance to
prevent from electric shock or short-circuit.
• Keep all ingredients within the basket and do
not overll beyond the basket to prevent any
direct contact with heating element.
• Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet when
the appliance is working.
• Filling the basket with oil may cause a re
hazard.
• Do not touch the inside of the appliance while
it is operating.
• Keep the appliance and its mains cord out of
the reach of children.
• 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 appliances. Hot air up to 160
Degrees expels through the rear vent of the
appliance. Leave at least 10cm clearance
around the entire appliance, including
directly above it. Additional care should be
taking when placing appliances on bench
top surfaces or near splash backs where such
materials (Acrylics, timber etc. ) do not have
the high heat resistant properties, so advise to
place them on top of a heat resistant material
between bench and appliance and further
away from wall surfaces / splash backs.
• 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 let the appliance operate unaended.
• 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 form the air outlet openings.
• Also be careful of hot steam and air when you
remove the basket from the appliance.
• Surfaces may become hot during use.
• Do not operate the appliance if there is a
malfunction or if it is damaged in any manner.
Immediately unplug the appliance if you see
dark smoke coming out of the appliance.
• Wait for the smoke emission to stop before
you remove the basket from the appliance.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
households and similar applications such as:
- Sta kitchen areas in shops, oices and other
working environments;
- Farm houses;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments.

3
Caution:
• This appliance is intended for household use
only and not for commercial, industrial or
outdoor use.
• This appliance must be earthed. Only connect
it to a suitable earthed AC 240V~50Hz mains
socket. Always make sure that the plug is
inserted into the socket properly.
• Ensure the appliance is placed on a horizontal,
even and stable surface.
• The baking basket becomes hot all over when
it is used in the air fryer. Always use oven
gloves when handing the baking basket.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
• The appliance needs approximately 30
minutes to cool down.
• In the interest of safety, regular periodic close
checks should be carried out on the supply
cord to ensure no damage is evident. Do
not aempt to dismantle or repair this unit
yourself. Repairs should only be performed by
qualied personnel in order to avoid a hazard.
Automatic switch-o
The appliance has a build in timer, it will
automatically shut down the appliance when
count down is completed.You can manually
switch o the appliance by pressing the
Power-o key, the heating-up will stop running
immediately, and blower will automatically shut
down after approximately 20 seconds, at the
same time,you will hear 5 beep sounds.
Warning
If the supply cord is damaged, the cord must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
This product has not been designed for any uses
other than those specied in this booklet.
Save These Instructions
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

4
Features of Your Digital Air Fryer
Heating-Up Icon
and Fan Icon
Power-On / Power-O Key
Temperature Control
Keys(‘+’ & ‘-’)(80-200ºC)
Basket Handle
Basket
Menu Key for
selecting desired
cooking function
(Preset function)
Timer Control Keys
(‘+’ & ‘-’)(0-60min.)
Air Outlet
Air Inlet

5
Introduction
The Air fryer provides an easy and healthier way
of cooking your favorite foods, by applying rapid
air circulation from all directions additional to
a top grill and is able to cook a variety of dishes
without adding any oil or adding just a lile oil
for nominated ingredients tabled further in this
booklet.
Know Your Appliance
“Fries” Function key
Press this key to select and touch Power On/O to
start cooking process.
Default temperature and cooking time is 200°C for
25 minutes.
“Pork “ Function key
Press key to select and touch Power ON/OFF key
to start cooking process.
Default temperature & time is 200°C for 15
minutes.
“Seafood “ Function key
Press key to select and touch Power ON/OFF key
to start cooking process.
Default temperature and cooking time is 160°C for
20 minutes.
“Baking” Function key
Press this key to select and touch Power On/O to
start cooking process.
Default temperature and cooking time is 160°C for
30 minutes.
“Poultry” Function key
Press this key to select and touch Power On/O to
start cooking process.
Default temperature and cooking time is 200°C for
25 minutes.
“Steak” Function key
Press this key to select and touch Power On/O to
start cooking process.
Default temperature and cooking time is 200°C
for 15 minutes.
“Fish” Function key
Press this key to select and touch Power On/O to
start cooking process.
Default temperature and cooking time is 160°C for
25 minutes.
“Power On/O ” Key
Press key to switch appliance On and press again
to activate selected cooking function. Manually
switch O the appliance at any time during the
cooking process, You can manually switch o
the appliance by pressing the Power-o key,
the heating-up will stop running immediately,
and fan will automatically shut down after
approximately 20 seconds, at the same time,you
will hear 5 beep sounds.
+
“Time Control” key
Use +and icons to adjust the timer seings
by -/+1 minute increments (minimum of 1 minute
to a maximum of 60 minutes). For faster timer
adjustment press and hold the +or timer
icon.
+
“Temperature Control” key
Press +and icons to adjust the temperature
seing by -/+ 5ºC increments (minimum of 80ºC
to a maximum of 200ºC). For faster temperature
adjustment press and hold the +or
temperature icon.

6
NOTE: Cooking times will vary depending
on the food you wish to cook and the
individual’s personal preference. Cooking
times stated in this Instruction Manual
should only be used as a guide.
Before rst use
1. Remove all packaging materials including any
within the basket.
2. Slide out the basket, place on a flat surface
and take out the rack within the basket.
Clean both basket and rack with non-
abrasive sponge and warm water, rinse
thoroughly and dry completely.
3. Wipe clean the inside and outside of the
appliance with a slightly dampened cloth.
Preparing for use
1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal
and even surface.
Do not place the appliance on non heat
resistant surface.
2. Slide the basket back into the appliance.
3. Connect the mains plug into an earthed wall
socket. Touch the power On/O key, One
beeping sound indicates that appliance is
ready for use. The default seing time is 15
minutes &180 °C.
4. Preheat the appliance for 5 minutes when it
is cold. The seing time is 5 minutes 80°C.
you can increase or decrease both Cooking
Time at 1 Minute intervals and Temperature
at 5°C interval by continues touching the +/-
keys at either side of the respective Time and
Temperature icons or fast scroll by holding
keys down to set your desired cooking Time/
Temperatures.
Power On / O Key
Temperature
Control Keys
(‘+’ & ‘-’)
Timer Control
Keys (‘+’ & ‘-’)
Menu Key
Using the Appliance
This appliance is able to cook a variety of dishes,
refer to page 9 & 10 of this booklet for selection
and respective cooking times.
1. Connect the mains plug into an earthed wall
socket.
2. Place the rack into the basket and put it to
the boom and then put ingredients into the
basket and slide the basket into the appliance.
Note: Do not ll beyond the basket (see
section ‘seings’ in this chapter), as it
may eect the quality of the fried food.
Caution: Do not touch the external surface
of the basket during use or when removed
from appliance directly after cooking, as
it gets very hot. Only hold the basket by
the handle protruding from the front of the
appliance.
3. Touch the Power on/O key to switch on the
unit. The appliance is now in Standby mode.
4. The appliance has manual cooking and 7
dedicated cooking functions. You can select
the desired cooking function for ingredients to
be cooked (refer to the table on page 9 & 10 of
this manual for guidance).
In Standby mode, you can touch Timer control
keys and Temperature control keys to set the
desired cooking time/temperature in Manual
cooking function directly.
Note: The preset seing is 15 minutes and
180 degree Celsius. The adjustment time
rangeis1-60minutes and the adjustment
temperature is 80-200 degree Celsius.
In Standby mode, you can also touch the
Menu (“M”) key repeatedly to select the
desired dedicated preset cooking functions.
There are 7 dedicated cooking functions to
choose from CHIPS, MEAT, SHRIMP, CAKE,
CHICKEN, STEAK and FISH and each have their
own preset cooking Temperatures/Times. The
corresponding indicator will be displayed once
it is selected.

7
Note: As the Temperature/Time are only
approximates and dependent on the
volumes of ingredients placed in the
basket, you can increase or decrease
both Cooking Time at 1 Minute intervals
and Temperature at 5 degree interval
by continues touching the +/- keys at
either side of the respective Time and
Temperature icons or fast scroll by
holding keys down to set your desired
cooking Time/Temperatures.
Tip: Before cooking the food, it is beer to preheat
the appliance without food in the basket in
Manual cooking function for 5 minutes at
approximate 80 degree Celsius when the
basket are cold.
6. After the cooking function is selected and the
time/temperature are set, touch the Power
on key again to start the cooking process.
The rotating fan indicator light ( Blue ) and
heating element indicator star light at the
centre ( Red ) will illuminate at the same time.
Note: During the cooking process the
Heating Element star indicator light
will go On and OFF in unison with the
thermostat to maintain set temperature
whilst the fan indicator light keeps
turning.
7. During the cooking process, oil will drip and
be collected on the boom of the basket,
this can be cleaned at the end of the cooking
process and when basket has cooled down,
ready for future use of the appliance
8. For cooking of some ingredients, it requires you
to toss contents of the basket halfway during
the cooking process to ensure even cooking
and avoid charring of ingredients positioned
in top of basket. Where indicated to do so,
you can remove basket without aecting the
timing and after tossing place back into the
appliance to resume cooking.
Caution: The appliance will stop working
when the basket is pulled out, when basket
is placed back into the appliance, it will
resume cooking and the remaining time
showing on the display after the basket
was repositioned into the appliance.
Tip : You can set the timer for half of the cooking
time , when time has elapsed and Beeping sound
activates, remove the basket from the appliance
to toss ingredients , place basket back in
appliance , then reset timer for the balance of the
cooking time, cooking cycle is completed when
time has elapsed and beeping sound activates.
9. When you hear the beeping sound , the set
cooking time has elapsed (for approximately
20 seconds the fan continues to operate after
which the appliance turns automatically OFF).
At this point, check if ingredients are cooked
to your satisfaction , if not , set timer for a few
more minutes until contents are cooked to
your satisfaction .
Remove the basket from the appliance, only
holding by the handle as other surfaces
are hot, tip contents of the basket in a dish
directly or alternatively place basket on
flat, rm and heat resistant surface, remove
basket and then tip contents into dish .
NOTE: Do not turn over the basket
because the oil or fat that dripped
into the basket boom will pour in the
cooked food and container.
Note: You can manually switch O the
appliance at anytime during the cooking
process, if unable to supervise, by
pressing the Power ON/OFF icon buon
(The fan will continue to operate for
approximately 20 seconds, after which
the appliance automatically turns OFF).
NOTE: The basket and basket contents
are hot during cooking process and
cooking is just completed, Steam may
escape from the basket, it is depending
on the type of ingredients was cooked in
the basket.
Tip: To remove large individual or delicate
ingredients from the basket, don’t tip out, but pick
up with pair of tongs.
10. On completion of the cooking process, the air
fryer is immediately ready for cooking the next
batch of ingredients.
11. After cooking process is completed,allow the
fan to cool down appliance and when fan
stops the appliance can be switched at wall
socket and unplugged.

8
Seings
To assist with selection of cooking times
and maximum basket volumes for specic
ingredients, refer to the table on page 9 & 10 of
this booklet.
The time seing range is 0-60 Minutes. in the
range,you can set any time as your desire and
ensure food is cooked.
And the temperature can be set 80°C to 200°C. in
the range,you can set any temperature as your
desire and ensure food is cooked.
Note: Please keep in mind that seings
referred to in the table are indicative
only and that variation in size , shapes
and brands may require minor time
adjustment up or down to achieve your
desired / preferred cooking outcome .
This type of heating technology reheats the
air inside the appliance instantly, so pulling
the basket briefly out of the appliance to toss
ingredients during the cooking process barely
disturbs the process.
Tips:
- Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly
shorter cooking time than larger ingredients.
- A larger amount of ingredients only requires a
slightly longer cooking time.
A smaller amount of ingredients only requires
a slightly shorter cooking time.
- Tossing smaller ingredients halfway during the
preparation time optimizes the end result and
can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
- Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients
such as sausages in the fryer.
- Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can
also be prepared in the fryer.
- Although Max. 1500g can be placed in the
basket,the optimum amount is 1000g to
facilitate tossing of the basket contents during
the cooking process to obtain evenly cooked
contents for ingredients requiring tossing.
- Place a baking tin or oven 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 160ºC for up to 10-20 minutes.
- For best results with home-made fries soak
the cut fries in water for 30 minutes to remove
excess starch, dry on kitchen paper and toss in
½ tablespoon of Olive oil (or lightly spray with
Olive Oil Spray) until the fries are coated.
- For a crispy home-made coating mix ne
breadcrumbs with a tablespoon of Olive oil.
- Pre-packaged snacks like breadcrumbed sh
or chicken drumsticks only need to be coated
lightly with Olive oil.
Memory Function
This appliance has a built-in memory function
that will remember the last set temperature and
time for a period of two hours after power was
switched O on completion of previous cooking
process. When appliance is turned On within
in this 2 hour period , a beep will sound , the
indicator light and display will light up and start
cooking automatically.

9
Min-max
Amount (g) Time (min) Temperature (ºC) Toss Extra information
Fries & Potatoes
Frozen French Fries 800-1500 20-30 200 Toss
Frozen chunky fries or
potato wedges 800-1500 20-30 200 Toss
Home-made French
Fries 800-1500 20-25 200 Toss Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Home-made
potato wedges 800-1500 20-30 180 Toss Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Home-potato bites
(Cubes) or scalloped
potatoes
800-1500 20-30 180 Toss Add 1/2 tbsp of oil
Hash brown 500-800 15-25 200 Toss
Fresh Meat &
Poultry
Steak / Beef cubes 500-1000 10-20 200
Lamb or Pork Chops 500-1000 10-20 200
Mince Paies / Meat
Balls 500-1000 10-30 200
Chicken Wings/
Drumsticks /thigh/
Breast
800-1500 15-30 200
Chicken Thigh 800-1500 15-30 200
Fish
Fish (Fresh) 500-1000 15-25 160 Pour 1 cup ( 300ml ) of
water in the basket and
brush oil all around sh
potions for steamed style
sh.
Cooking Guide
NOTE: Cooking times will vary depending on the food you wish to cook and the
individual’s personal preference. Cooking times stated in this Instruction Manual should
only be used as a guide.

10
Min-max
Amount (g) Time (min) Temperature (ºC) Toss Extra information
Snacks
Spring rolls 500-1000 15-25 180 Toss Use oven-ready
Frozen chicken
nuggets 800-1500 20-30 200 Toss Use oven-ready
Frozen sh ngers 500-1000 15-25 160 Use oven-ready
Frozen bread
crumbed
cheese snacks
500-1000 10-20 160 Use oven-ready
Croquees 800-1500 15-30 200
Sausage roll 800-1500 15-30 200
Baking
Cake 500 25-30 160 Use baking tin
Quiche 600 25-30 160 Use baking tin/oven dish
Muins 500 20-30 160 Use baking tin / ramekin
Tarts /soule 600 15-25 160 Use baking tin / ramekin
Cooking Guide

11
Maintenance and
Cleaning
1. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
and allow the appliance to cool down
completely before cleaning. Clean it after
every use.
Note: Remove the basket to let the air
fryer cool down faster.
Caution: Do not immerse the housing in
water or any liquid when you clean the
unit.
Care must be taken not to touch any hot surfaces.
Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic cleaners or
oven cleaners when cleaning this appliance.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist
cloth.
3. Clean the basket with hot water, washing-up
liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
Note: The basket are dishwasher-proof.
Tip: If dirt is stuck to the basket or the boom, ll
the basket with hot water and some washing-up
liquid. Place the rack in the basket and allow the
rack and the basket soak for about 10 minutes.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance with a
slightly dampened cloth and polish it with a
soft dry cloth.
5. If required lightly brush the heating element
to remove any aached food residue.
6. Make sure all parts are clean and dry, before
storing or using it again.
7. Store the Air Fryer in a cool, dry place. Do not
place heavy objects on top of the Air Fryer
during storage as this may damage the
appliance.
Warning: Beware of escaping steam when
removing the basket. There is a danger of
scalding.
Specications
Power Supply 220-240V ~ 50Hz
Power Consumption 1800W
Note: As a result of continual improvements,
the design and specications of the product
within may dier slightly to the unit
illustrated from the packaging.

12
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
The fryer does
not work The appliance is not plugged in. Put the mains plug in an earthed wall socket
The ingredients
fried within fryer
are not done
The amount of ingredients
in the basket are too many. Place smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
The set temperature is too
low. Set the temperature control to the required, temperature seing (refer to page 10 of this booklet).
The preparation time is too
short. Set the timer to the required preparation time.
The ingredients
are fried
unevenly in the
fryer
Certain types of ingredients
need to be tossed halfway
through the preparation
time.
Ingredients that lie on top of or across each other
(e.g. fries) need to be tossed halfway through the
preparation time. (refer to page 10 of this booklet).
Fried snacks are
not crispy when
they come out of
the fryer
You used a type of snacks
meant to be prepared in a
traditional deep fryer.
Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the
snacks for a crisper result.
I cannot slide the
basket into the
appliance
properly
There are too much
ingredients in the basket. Do not ll beyond the basket.
White smoke
comes out from
the Appliance.
You are preparing greasy
ingredients. When you fry greasy ingredients in the fryer, a large amount of oil will leak into the basket. The oil produces
while smoke and the basket may heat up more than
usual. This does not aect the appliance or the end
result.
The basket still contains
grease residues from
previous use.
White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the
basket. Make sure you clean the basket properly after
each use.
Fresh fries are
fried unevenly in
the fryer
You did not use the right
potato type. Use fresh potatoes and make sure that they stay rm during frying.
You did not rinse the potato
fries properly before you
fried them.
Rinse the potato fries properly to remove starch from
the outside of the fries.
Fresh fries are
not crispy when
they come out of
the fryer
The crispiness of the fries
depends on the amount of
oil and water in the fries.
Make sure you dry the potato fries properly before you
add the oil.
Cut the potato fries smaller for a crispier result.
Add slightly more oil for a crisper result.

13
Notes

14
Notes

15
Warranty Conditions For Purchase In Australia
Any claim under this warranty must be made within 12 months of the date of purchase of the product.
To make a claim under the warranty in Australia, take the product (with proof of purchase) to any
Australia Post outlet.
GSM Retail Group bears reasonable, direct, expenses of claiming under the warranty in
Australia. You may submit details and proof to Australia Post outlet for consideration or contact our
Consumer Service phone number below.
This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you may have under law: our goods
come with guarantees which cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law (if purchased in
Australia). You are entitled to replacement or refund for a major failure and to compensation for other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if
the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The warranty excludes damage resulting from product misuse or product neglect. The warranty covers
domestic use only and does not apply to commercial applications.
This warranty is given by GSM Retail Group
ABN: 53007682475
For Warranty and technical queries 1300 941 901
Warranty Exclusions
Damage to the appliance or any part through accident, misuse or negligence.

16
Cat. No.
MDF898/MDF898W
April 2021