Philco Phaf 3500 User manual

PHAF 3500

User's Manual

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Dear customer,

thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions

in this user‘s manual.

PHAF 3500

AIR FRYER

User's Manual

CONTENTS

PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................. 3

PART 2: DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

PART 3: KNOW YOUR SMART FRYER................................................................................................................................................10

PART 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................................................................15

PART 5: TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................................16

PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND STORE FOR FUTURE USE.

■This appliance may be used by children 8 years

of age and older and by persons with physical or

mental impairments or by inexperienced persons, if

they are properly supervised or have been informed

about how to use the product in a safe manner

and understand the potential dangers. Cleaning

and user maintenance must not be performed by

children unless they are older than 8 years of age

and under supervision. Children must not play with

the appliance. Keep this appliance and the power

cord out of reach of children that are younger than

8 years of age.

■This appliance is designed for household use only. It

is not intended for use in locations such as:

– staﬀ kitchens in stores, oﬃces and other

workplaces;

– agricultural farms;

– hotel or motel rooms and other living areas;

– bed and breakfast establishments.

■This appliance serves to process food by heat. Do

not use it for any other purpose than for which it

was designed.

■Do not place the appliance on window sills, sink

drainboards, unstable surfaces, on electric or gas

stoves, or in their vicinity. Only place the appliance

on a stable, even, dry surface.

■Before connecting the appliance to a power socket,

check that the voltage on its rating label matches

the electrical voltage in the power socket. Connect

the appliance only to a properly grounded socket.

■The appliance is equipped with a removable power

cord. Before disconnecting the power cord from the

appliance, always ﬁrst remove the plug from the

power socket.

Attention:

This appliance is not designed to be controlled

using a programmed device, external timer switch

or remote control.

■Only use the appliance with the original accessories

from the manufacturer.

■Do not use the appliance near ﬂammable materials

such as curtains, kitchen towels, etc.

■To ensure suﬃcient air circulation during operation,

there must be a clearance of at least 15 cm on all

sides of the appliance. Do not place any items on

to the appliance and do not cover the ventilation

openings.

■Avoid contact with hot steam, which is released

from the ventilation openings while the appliance is

running.

■Do not overﬁll the removable basket with a large

amount of food. Make sure that the food placed in

the removable basket does not come into contact

with the heating element.

■Do not place your hands into the internal area of the

appliance while it is running.

■Do not ﬁll the removable pan with oil. Filling the pan

with oil could result in a dangerous situation arising.

This healthy frying method is based on the principle

of circulating hot air that does not require the use

of oil. A small amount of oil can be added purely for

the purpose of ﬂavouring the food.

■Do not use the appliance to fry foods with a high fat

content.

Attention: Hot surface

■When the appliance is in operation, the temperature

of accessible surfaces may be higher. Do not touch

the hot surface. Otherwise, this could cause burns.

Use the handle to remove and carry the hot pan

and basket. Only place the hot pan and basket on

heat resistant surfaces. When removing the pan out

of the appliance, be especially careful not to scald

yourself by the steam that is released from the food.

The residual heat of the appliance means that it

remains hot for a certain time after it is turned oﬀ.

■Intheeventthatthefoodinsidetheappliancecatches

on ﬁre, immediately turn it oﬀ and disconnect it from

the power socket. Wait until the smoke coming out

of the ventilation openings disappears before sliding

out the pan.

■Do not pour icy cold water into the hot pan.

■Always turn oﬀ the appliance and disconnect it

from the power socket when leaving it without

supervision or when not using it and before moving

or cleaning it. Allow the appliance to cool down

before moving or cleaning it.

■Do not submerge the appliance in water or in any

other liquid.

■Do not place heavy items on the power cord. Make

sure that the power cord does not hang over the

edge of a table or that it is not touching a hot surface.

■Disconnect the appliance from the power socket by

gently pulling the plug of the power cord, and not

the power cord itself. Otherwise, this could damage

the power cord or the socket.

■In the event that the power cord is damaged, it must

replaced with an original power cord that is available

at an authorised service centre. It is forbidden to use

the appliance if it has a damaged power cord.

■To avoid the danger of injury by electrical shock,

do not repair the appliance yourself or make any

adjustments to it. Have all repairs performed at an

authorised service centre. By tampering with the

appliance, you risk voiding your legal rights arising

fromunsatisfactory performance or quality warranty.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the

hazards resulting from becoming entangled in,or

tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be

used if care is exercised in their use.

• Theelectricalratingoftheextensioncordshouldbe

at least that of the appliance. If the electrical rating

of the extension cord is too low, it could overheat

and burn.

• The resulting extended cord should be arranged

so that it will not drape over the counter top or

tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or

tripped over.

PART 2: DESCRIPTION

1. Basket

2. Handle

3. Pan/Basket holder

4. Air inlet

5. Green Heat-on light

6. Orange Power-on light

7. Timer (0-60 min.)/power-on knob

8. Temperature control knob (80 - 200 °C)

9. Upper housing

10. Main housing

11. Power cord

12. Base

PART 3: KNOW YOUR SMART FRYER

Prepare your favorite foods and snacks in a quick, healthy, and easy way with your new Air Fryer. This

Air Fryer combines heat with high-speed air circulation and a top grill to cook your ingredients from

all sides, simultaneously! It also allows you to prepare a variety of tasty dishes without the addition of

excess oils or fats to most ingredients. This Air Fryer features:

• Atemperaturecontrolrangeof80°C–200°C(180°F–400°F).

• Atimerrangefrom0to60minutes,whichisequippedwithanautoshut-ofeature.Oncethe

timer goes oﬀ, the unit will turn itself oﬀ.

Other great advantages provided by your Philco Air Fryer include:

• Fastcooking,withlittletonopreheatingrequired.

• Quickandeasyclean-up:thenon-stickcoatedpartsareconvenientlysizedtotinthedishwasher.

• Hassle-freefrying—nospatters,nomess,andnooilsmell!

• Versatility—with its frying, baking, grilling, and roasting capacities, this unit serves as a great

cooking tool for a busy kitchen.

• Noassemblyrequired—veryeasyandsafetouse!

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

• Unpacktheapplianceanditsaccessories(foodbasket,foodbasketholder).Washtheaccessoriesin

hot, soapy water and then wipe them dry. Wipe the interior of the frying cavity with a damp cloth

or sponge, and then dry with a paper towel. Make sure the cavity is dry before operating the unit.

• PositiontheAirFryeronaat,levelandheat-resistantsurface,makingsurethatitisalsopositioned

at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from any surrounding objects.

• ItisrecommendedtolettheAirFryerheatonthehighestsettingforabout20minuteswithout

any food in it. This helps to eliminate grease that may have adhered during manufacturing, and to

eliminate the“new”appliance smell.

• Ventilatetheroomduringthisperiod.WhenyourAirFryerisheatedforthersttime,itmayemit

slight smoke or odor. This is normal with many heating appliances. This does not aﬀect the safety

of your appliance.

Caution:WhenmovingtheAirFryer,makesurethatyouholditsecurelyandsupportthebase—donot

rely solely on the food basket handle when moving the Air Fryer!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preparing for use

• Placetheapplianceonastable,horizontal,andlevelsurface.Makesurethatthesurfaceisheat

resistant and that the Air Fryer is also positioned at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from any surrounding

objects.

• Makesurethatthefoodbasketissecurelyplacedinsidethebasketholder.

• Insertthepowerplugintoawallsocket.YourAirFryerisnowreadyforuse!

Caution!

• Donotllthefoodbasketorbasketholderwithoiloranyotherliquid,asthismaycauseare

hazard.

• NeverusetheAirFryerwithoutthefoodbasketinplace.

• Keepallingredientsinthebaskettopreventanycontactwiththeappliance’sheatingelements.

Do not overﬁll the food basket.

• Donotcovertheairinletonthetoportheairoutletonthebackoftheunitwhiletheapplianceis

in use.

• Donottouchtheinsideoftheappliancewhileitisoperating.

• Neverimmersetheapplianceitselfinwaterorrinseitunderthetap.

2. Using the appliance

The Air Fryer can be used to prepare a large variety of foods. Please refer to the table in the “Settings”

section for basic cooking times, or refer to the included recipe book.

• PullthehandletocarefullyremovethefoodbasketholderfromtheAirFryer.

• Puttheingredientsthatyouwillbeair-fryingintothefoodbasketandplacethebasketintothe

basket holder.

Note:Neverfillthebaskettocapacityorexceedtherecommendedamounts(seesection‘Settings’in

this chapter), as this could affect the quality of cooking.

• SlidethebasketbackintotheAirFryer.

Caution! Never use the Air Fryer without the food basket and the food basket holder in it!

Caution! Do not touch the food basket, basket holder, or the inside of the Air Fryer during and

immediately after use, as they get very hot. Only hold the food basket by its handle. Always use oven

mitts. Unit is hot!

• Turnthetemperaturecontroldialtotherequiredcookingtemperature(Seesection’Settings’inthis

chapter to help determine the right temperature).

• Determine the required preparation time for the ingredients (see section ‘Settings’ after this

chapter).

• Toswitchtheapplianceon,turnthetimerknobtotherequiredcookingtime.

• Theorangepower-onlightwillilluminateandthefryerwillquicklystartgeneratinghotair.

The timer will start counting down the set time.

• Thegreenlightwillturnowhenthesettemperatureisreached.

• Duringthefryingprocess,thegreen“HEATON”lightwillturnonandointermittently.

This indicates that the heating element is maintaining the set temperature.

• Duringcooking,someexcessoilandcookingjuicesfromtheingredientswillcollectinthebasket

holder. This is to be expected.

• Somerecipesrequireshakingthefoodinthebaskethalfwaythroughthesettime(seesection

’Settings’inthischapter).Toshaketheingredients,pullthebasketoutoftheapplianceusingthe

handle and gently, but ﬁrmly, shake it. Slide the basket holder back into the Air Fryer and continue

to cook.

Note: Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside of the appliance, pulling the

basket briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying will not disturb the cooking process.

Tip: Sometimes, it is easier to divide cooking times into 2 phases for recipes that require the basket to

be shaken mid-cooking. If you set the timer to half the required cooking time, you will hear the timer

bell go off when you have to shake the ingredients. Please note that after shaking, you must set the

timer again to the remaining preparation time.

Tip: If you set the timer to the full cooking time, the timer bell will not go off until cooking is completed.

You can pull the basket out at any time to check the cooking condition of the ingredients. The power

will shut down automatically and resume after you slide the basket holder back into the appliance.

Note that the timer does not stop counting down in this situation.

• Whenyouhearthetimer bell,thesetpreparationtimehaselapsed.Usingovenmittsandthe

handle, pull the basket holder out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.

Note: You can also switch the appliance off at any time. To do this, simply set the timer to“0”or pull out

the pan directly.

• Checktoseeiftheingredientsareready.Iftheyarenotready,simplyslidethebasketbackintothe

appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.

Caution! After Air frying, the basket, the basket holder and the ingredients will be hot! Depending on

the type of the ingredients in the Air Fryer, steam may escape out of the unit. Be mindful of scalding

and wear kitchen gloves for safety.

• Todetachthefoodbasketfromthebasketholder,slidetheprotectioncoverandpressonthe

basket release button.

Caution! Never press the release button unless the basket holder is resting on a flat, level, and heat

resistant surface! The basket holder contains hot liquid on the user. Risk of severe scalding!

• Holdingthebasketbythehandle,emptythefoodintoabowlorontoaplate.

Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, you may use a pair of tongs to lift the ingredients out of the

basket. Use tongs or utensils with heat-resistant plastic tips, as metallic tips or utensils may scratch the

coating of the basket.

• Whenabatchoffoodisready,theSmartFryerisinstantlyreadyforpreparinganotherbatch.

IMPORTANT: If you notice the fan is not operating once the product starts cooking (no noise or airflow),

please discontinue usage immediately and contact Customer Service.

MAKING HOME-MADE FRIES

To make home-made fries, follow the steps below:

• Peelthepotatoesandcutthemintosticks.

• Washthepotatosticksthoroughlyanddrythemwithpapertowels.

• Pour1/2tablespoonofcanolaoilinabowl,putthesticksontopandmixuntiltheyarecoatedwith

oil.

• Removethe sticks fromthe bowlwith your handsora kitchenutensil sothatexcess oilstays

behind in the bowl. Put the sticks in the basket.

Note: Do not tilt the bowl to pour the potato sticks into the basket. Transfer them with your hands or

a kitchen utensil in smaller batches to prevent excess oil from collecting on the bottom of the pan.

Airfry the potato sticks according to the instructions above. For best results, do not fry more than 1.2

lb. of fries per batch.

SETTINGS

The table below will help you select the basic settings for the ingredients you want to prepare.

Note: Keep in mind that these settings are suggestions.

Tips:

• AnyfoodthatcanbepreparedinatraditionalovencanalsobepreparedintheAirFryer.

• Shakingsmalleringredientshalfwaythroughthepreparationtimeoptimizestheendresultand

can help prevent unevenly air-fried food.

• Alargeramountofingredientsonlyrequiresaslightlylongerpreparationtime;asmalleramount

of ingredients only requires a slightly shorter preparation time.

• Shakingsmalleringredientshalfwaythroughthepreparationtimeoptimizestheendresultand

can help prevent unevenly fried food.

• Ifsomefoodstustendtostickatthebottomofthebasket,thinktoaddsomecookingoilsprayin

the basket prior to adding the ingredients to cook.

• Donotprepareverygreasyingredients,suchassausages,intheAirFryerasthegreasecouldcatch

ﬁre.

• Addsomeoiltofreshpotatoesforacrispyresult.FryyouringredientsintheAirFryerwithinafew

minutes after you add the oil.

• Theoptimalamountforpreparingcrispyfriesis500grams/1.2lb

• Usepre-madedoughtopreparelledsnacksquicklyandeasily.Pre-madedoughalsorequiresa

shorter preparation time than home-made dough.

• 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 or ﬁlled ingredients.

• YoucanalsousetheAirFryertoreheatfood.Toreheatingredients,setthetemperatureto290°Ffor

up to 10 minutes.

Min-max

Amount (g) Time (min.) Temp. (°C) Shake Extra

information

Potatoes & fries

Thin frozen fries 250 g-700 g 9-16 200 shake

Thick frozen fries 250 g-700 g 11-20 200 shake

Home-made fries

(8×8 mm) 250 g-800 g 18-25 200 shake Add 1/2 tbsp.

of oil

Home-made potato

wedges 250 g-800 g 18-22 180 shake Add 1/2 tbsp.

of oil

Home-made potato

cubes 250 g-750 g 12-18 180 shake Add 1/2 tbsp.

of oil

Hash brown 200 g 15-18 180 shake

Potato gratin 500 g 15-18 180

Meat & Poultry

Steak 100 g-500 g 8-12 180

Hamburger 100 g-500 g 7-14 180

Sausage roll 100 g-500 g 13-15 200

Drumsticks 100 g-500 g 18-22 180

Chicken breast 100 g-500 g 10-15 180

Snacks

Spring rolls 100 g-450 g 8-10 200 shake Use oven-

ready type

Frozen chicken

nuggets 100 g-500 g 6-10 200 shake Use oven-

ready type

Frozen ﬁsh ﬁngers 100 g-450 g 6-10 200 Use oven-

ready type

Frozen bread-

crumbed cheese

snacks

100 g-450 g 8-10 180 Use oven-

ready type

Frozen vegetables 100 g-450 g 10 160 shake Use oven-

ready type

Baking

Cake 300 g 20-25 160

Quiche 400 g 20-22 180

Muﬃns 300 g 15-18 200

Sweet snacks 400 g 20 160

* All data is indicative

PART 4: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Makesuretocleantheapplianceaftereachuse!

• SwitchtheapplianceobyputtingtheknobsofthecontrolpanelintotheOFFposition.Before

cleaning, unplug the appliance from outlet and allow it to cool down completely.

• Thebasketandbasketholdercanbecleanedinhotwaterwithmilddetergent/dishsoap,orin

the dishwasher. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as

this may damage the non-stick coating. Rinse and dry thoroughly after cleaning.

• Toremovebaked-onfood,llthebasketholderwithhot,soapywater.Putthefoodbasketinthe

pan and let the pan and the basket soak for about 10 minutes before cleaning in the sink.

Cleaning inside the cavity:

• Wipethecavitywithadampclothorsponge.Drywithapapertowel.

• Neveruseabrasiveproductsinthecavity!

• Neverimmersetheapplianceinwaterandmakesurethatnowaterormoisturepenetratesthe

upper part of the Air Fryer.

• CleantheheatingelementinsidetheAirFryerwithacleaningbrushtoremoveanyfoodresidue.

CleaningtheAirFryer’sexterior:

• Wipecleanwithadampspongeorcloth.Wipedry.

• NEVERusesteelwool,metalscouringpadsorabrasivecleaners,astheymaydamagethenish.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

DO NOT IMMERSE THE FRYER IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID!

PART 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Solution

The Air Fryer does not work.

The appliance is not plugged

in.

Put the main plug in an earthed

wall socket.

You have not set the timer.

Turn the timer knob to the

required preparation time to

switch on the appliance.

The basket holder is not

properly locked.

Push the basket holder back in

the Air Fryer properly.

The ingredients fried with the

Air Fryer are not done.

There is too much food in the

basket.

Put smaller batches of

ingredients in the basket.

Smaller batches are fried more

evenly.

The set temperature is too low.

Turn the temperature

control knob to the required

temperature setting (see

section‘Settings’)

The cooking time is too short.

Turn the timer knob to the

required preparation time (see

section‘Settings’)

Fried snacks are not crispy

when they come out of the Air

Fryer.

You used a type of snack meant

to be prepared in a traditional

deep fryer.

Use snacks made to be

prepared in the oven, or lightly

brush some oil onto the snacks

for a crispier result.

I cannot slide the basket into

the appliance properly.

There is too much food in the

basket.

Do not ﬁll the basket to

capacity; refer to the“Setting”

table above for maximum

quantities.

The basket in not placed

properly in the basket holder.

Push the basket down into the

basket holder until you hear a

slight click.

White smoke comes out of the

appliance.

You are preparing greasy

ingredients.

When you fry greasy

ingredients in the Air Fryer, a

large amount of oil will leak into

the pan. The oil produces white

smoke and the pan may heat

up more than usual. This does

not aﬀect the appliance or the

end result.

The pan still contains grease

residues from previous use.

White smoke is caused by

grease heating up in the basket

holder; make sure you clean

the basket and basket holder

thoroughly after each use.

Fresh fries are fried unevenly in

the Air Fryer.

You did not use the right type

of potato.

Use fresh potatoes and make

sure they stay ﬁrm during

frying.

You did not rinse the potato

sticks properly before you fried

them.

Rinse the potato sticks

thoroughly to remove starch

from the outside of the sticks.

Fresh fries are not crispy when

they come out of the Air Fryer.

The crispiness of the fries

depends on the amount of oil

and water in the fries.

Make sure you dry the potato

sticks properly before you add

the oil.

Cut the potatoes into thinner

sticks for a crispier result.

Add slightly more oil for a

crispier result.

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF

USED PACKAGING MATERIALS

Dispose of packaging material at a public waste disposal site.

DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES

The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this

product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this product at your

applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipment waste.

Alternatively in some states of the European Union or other European states you may return

your products to your local retailer when buying an equivalent new product. The correct

disposal of this product will help save valuable natural resources and help in preventing the

potential negative impact on the environment and human health, which could be caused as

a result of improper liquidation of waste. Please ask your local authorities or the nearest

waste collection centre for further details.The improper disposal of this type of waste may fall

subject to national regulations for ﬁnes.

For business entities in the European Union

If you wish to dispose of an electrical or electronic device, request the necessary information

from your seller or supplier.

Disposal in other countries outside the European Union

If you wish to dispose of this product, request the necessary information about the correct

disposal method from local government departments or from your seller.

This product meets all the basic EU regulation requirements that relate to it.

Changes to the text, design and technical speciﬁcations may occur without prior notice and we reserve

the right to make these changes.

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