NutriChief PKAIRFR46 User manual

PKAIRFR46
Oven Air-Fryer / Infrared Convection Cooker

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS 2-3
FAMILIARIZE YOUR PRODUCT 4
FIRST USE STERILIZATION 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6-7
CLEANING 7-8
STORAGE 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 8
QUICK REFERENCE COOKING GUIDE 9
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INTRODUCTION
Please read and save all instructions to ensure safe and effective use of this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
In order to make the best use of this product and use it safely, please read the
instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
1. This appliance is intended for domestic use only. It is designed to handle
normal household usage and is not suitable for continuous or commercial
use.
2. Do not use the appliance other than for its intended use.
3. Connect the appliance to an earthed socket which complies with electrical
safety regulations.
4. Place the appliance on a stable, flat surface and away from overhanging
kitchen cupboards.
5. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table, or touch hot surfaces.
Position the cord so it does not touch the bowl.
6. Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric hob or in a heated oven.
7. Ensure to provide proper ventilation when using the appliance. Never use
near any flammable items, such as curtains, towels, paper, plastic, etc.
8. Do not use outdoors. Do not allow this appliance to be exposed to rain or
moisture.
9. Surfaces become very hot during operation and remain hot for some time
after the appliance is switched off. Do not touch the lid or the sides of the
appliance without protective oven gloves.
10. Wear oven gloves and use the handle when lifting the lid from the bowl.
11. Always lift the lid away from you so the escaping heat is channeled away
from your face.
12. Take care when lifting the lid for possible drips or splashes and disposing
of hot liquids.
13. All metal items in the oven, such as racks and cylindrical basket, will get
very hot during cooking. Take extra care when removing these items from
the appliance after cooking. Always use oven gloves or tongs.
14. Do not use any accessories that are not recommended by the
manufacturer. They could constitute a danger to user and damage to the
appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
15. Always check that the controls are in the OFF position when you finish
using the appliance.
16. Never attempt to repair the appliance yourself in the event of a technical
fault. All repairs must be carried out by an authorized service agent.
17. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or lid
in water or any other liquid.
18. Do not disassemble the appliance or attempt to modify the plug in any
way.
19. Do not move the oven during operation.
20. Allow the appliance to completely cool before moving, cleaning or storing.
21. Do not clean with abrasive scouring pads.
22. Never use the cord to carry the appliance. Regularly check the cable and
plug for any sign of damage.
23. Due to high surface temperature reached during operation, keep children
and pets away from the appliance.
24. 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 instructions
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
25. Keep the appliance out of reach of children.
26. To remove the plug from the wall outlet, do not pull the electrical cord.
Hold firmly on the plug to pull out.
27. The length and type of power cord used for this appliance are designed for
suitable power consumption and safety precautions to avoid pulling,
tripping or entanglement.
28. The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
29. If the appliance is passed on to a new owner, please ensure the manual is
kept with the appliance, so that the new owner benefits from the advice
contained within it.
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Air Fryer Layout and Controls
ACCESSORY LIST
Control Panel
Tongs
Cylindrical Basket
Rotisseries
Dual Purpose Rack
Base
Glass Lid
SS Bowl
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FIRST USE STERILIZATION
1. Remove the appliance and all accessories from the packaging materials.
2. Check that all parts of your new appliance have been included before
discarding any packaging materials.
3. Peel off any adhesive label or sticker from your appliance, where
necessary.
4. We recommend you keep the box and packaging for storage and shipping
purposes.
Please follow the below steps for first use sterilization before cooking with
food:
Step 1: Select a stable, heat-resistant, non-flammable surface to safely
operate the appliance.
Step 2: Wash the stainless steel bowl and accessories in warm soapy water.
Dry thoroughly before use. Wipe the exterior of the appliance with a
damp cloth. Never submerge the lid and the base of the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
Step 3: Assemble the air fryer with the stainless steel bowl in place. Connect
the power cord to a suitable wall outlet.
Step 4: Set the temperature to 100°C and the time to 10mins, then press
CONFIRM to start.
Step 5: When completed, the appliance will automatically power OFF.
Step 6: Allow the appliance to cool before re-washing the stainless steel
bowl in warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly before use.
Now your air fryer is ready to cook your first meal!
NOTE: A slight burning odor may be emitted during the first few uses. This is
normal because the appliance is burning off the excess lubricants and
will not cause any harm to you, your food or the appliance.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE APPLIANCE
Step 1: Ensure to place the appliance onto a stable and heat resistant surface
before operation.
Step 2: Assemble the air fryer with the stainless steel bowl in place.
Step 3: Select a suitable accessory according to your cooking requirements and
place inside the bowl.
Step 4: Place food in the appliance and place the lid on the appliance. Ensure
the lid is fitted correctly by matching the 2 arrow sides together.
NOTE: Ensure there is adequate space and the food does not touch the
heating element.
Step 5: Connect the power cord to a suitable wall outlet.
Step 6: To start the appliance, press the CONFIRM button once, the display
screen will flash. Then press the MENU button, followed by any of the
6 pre-programmed buttons. The display screen will show the remaining
time of the selected program. Press the CONFIRM button again to start
the selected program. At the start of every program, a long beep will
be heard if the lid is placed on top of the base properly. When the
appliance starts to operate, the fan will run and the heating element
will illuminate.
NOTE: To check the temperature display, press the TEMP button and
the screen will display the temperature. To revert back to time
display, press the TIME button.
Step 7: When the program is completed, 10 beeps will be heard before the
appliance automatically powers OFF. Remove the lid and serve the food
on your plate.
SPECIAL OPERATION NOTES
1. When set time elapses, the appliance will automatically stop, However,
the fan may still run for a while until the heat reduces to a lower
temperature. This is to prolong the life of the circuit board and other
components within the appliance.
2. If you are required to pause the cooking, simply lift off the lid. The
appliance will pause. If you place the lid back on top of the base within 3
minutes, the appliance will continue to operate the same program without
pressing the CONFIRM button. If you place the lid back after 3 minutes,
you will need to re-program.
3. You can set the time and temperature manually by pressing the CONFIRM
button once, followed by the TEMP button, the display screen will show
60°C as default. Press the increase or decrease button to adjust the
temperature as desired. Then to set the time, press the TIME button, the
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diplay screen will now show 00:30 as default. Likewise, press the increase
or decrease button to adjust the time as desired.
NOTE 1: Both TEMP & TIME must be selected before you can press
CONFIRM again to start the appliance.
2: The temperature range is between 60 to 250°C and the
maximum cooking time is 30mins.
3: When in the TEMP mode, for every press of the increase or
decrease button, the temperature will adjust by 10°C
increments.
4: When in the TIME mode, for every press of the increase or
decrease button, the time will adjust by 1 minute increment.
5: To press and hold down the increase or decrease button will
allow a continuous increment of the temperature or time.
4. At any time during the cooking process, you can cancel the program by
pressing the CONFIRM button once. To select another program, press
CONFIRM again, then press MENU, then followed by any of the 6
pre-programmed buttons, then press CONFIRM button again.
5. If using the cylindrical basket, it will rotate whenever the appliance is in
operation.
6. The fiber carbon heating element will switch ON and OFF during operation
for temperature regulation. This is quite normal.
7. Do not add any oil or water inside the bowl during cooking.
CLEANING
CAUTION:
1. Always allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Never immerse the top and base into liquid.
3. Always unplug the power cord before cleaning.
4. It is important that the appliance be washed thoroughly after each use.
5. Do not use any abrasive materials for cleaning.
Step1: Disconnect the power cord and allow the appliance to cool
completely before cleaning.
Step2: Wipe the lid and base clean using a damp cloth rinsed in warm soapy
water.
Step3:Wash the bowl and any other used accessory in warm soapy water.
Step4: You can also clean the appliance with its automatical cleaning process.
Add approx 5cm of cold tap water into the bowl with a squirt of
dishwashing liquid. Set the temperature to 80°C and the time to
10mins, then press CONFIRM to start the cleaning process to soften
any stuck on deposits. Accessories can be left in the bowl during this
process to soften any deposit.
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STORAGE
Ensure all parts are thoroughly cleaned and dried before storage.
We recommend to put the appliance back in the original box and store in a dry
and clean area.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Please check the following guide for the possible causes and solutions for
problems encountered before contacting the Service Centre.
Problems Possible causes Solutions
My appliance
won’t turn on.
1. Power cord is not
connected.
2.
The CONFIRM
button has not been
pressed after
selection.
3.
The lid is not
positioned correctly.
1. Check the cord is
connected to the wall
outlet and ensure outlet
is switched on.
2.
Press the CONFIRM
button.
3. Ensure the arrows on the
lid & base are matched
up and on the same side.
Heating element
switches on and
off.
Temperature is being
regulated by the
thermostat.
This is normal - it does this
to regulate the temperature
inside and therefore evenly
cook your food.
What can I cook
in the air fryer?
Whatever you cook in a
conventional oven can
be cooked in this air
fryer.
Cooking time will be less
than traditional wall
mounted oven.
QUICK REFERENCE COOKING GUIDE
For your convenience, this appliance is fitted with a range of default settings
found on the digital control panel. The preset buttons have programmed
cooking time and temperature.
All preset settings can be adjusted once started by selecting the TEMP or TIME
button, followed by the increase and decrease buttons.
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QUICK REFERENCE COOKING GUIDE
NOTE:
1. Leave frozen food to thaw before cooking it.
2. The times and temperatures listed in the table below are guidelines only
and may need to be adjusted for various food sizes, quantity, food
manufacturer instructions or individual taste.
Food
Cooking time
(min)
Temperature
(°C)
Rack
Poultry
Chicken (whole)
15
250
Rotisseries
Chicken (part)
10
200
Dual rack (high)
Turkey
30
250
Dual rack (low)
Duck
30
250
Dual rack (low)
Meat
Beef roast
25
250
Dual rack (low)
Medium
20
250
Dual rack (low)
Well
25
250
Dual rack (low)
Steak (medium rare)
10
250
Dual rack (high)
Vegetables
Pepper halved
15
200
Dual rack (low)
Onions (whole, small)
15
200
Dual rack (low)
Potato (roasted, cut in 2)
15
200
Dual rack (low)
Potato (baked, medium
size)
10 200 Dual rack (low)
Whole jacket potato /
sweet potato
45-70
(adjusted for
food sizes )
250 Dual rack (high)
Various
Fish
15
200
Dual rack (low)
Sausage
10
120
Dual rack (low)
Bread
5
150
Dual rack (high)
Chips
18
250
Dual rack (high)
Pizza
14
220
Dual rack (high)
Vegetables
15
200
Dual rack (high)
Dessert/pastries
15
180
Dual rack (low)
Cake
10
230
Dual rack (high)
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