TEFAL ActiFry express XL AH950 User manual

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ActiFry express XL
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COOKING
• Never operate your appliance when empty.
• Never overload the cooking pan comply with the recommended quantities.
DESCRIPTION
A. Transparent lid
B. Lid opening button
C.
Lid unlocking buttons (x2)
D. Measuring spoon
E. Paddle release button
F. Removable mixing paddle
G. Maximum capacity for liquids only
H. Ceramic coated removable cooking pan
I. Handle release
J. Pan handle
K. Body
L. Removable filter
M. LCD screen
N. On/off button
O. Timer adjustment button +/- (in minutes)
P. Fixed power cord
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before using for the first time
• To remove the lid - open the lid by pressing the lid opening button (B) - g.1 and press the latches
to remove the lid - g.2.
• Remove the measuring spoon.
• Lift the detachable pan handle until you hear a «CLICK» as it locks, in order to remove the pan - g.3.
• Remove the paddle by pushing the release button - g.4.
• Remove the detachable filter - g.14.
• All the removable parts are dishwasher safe - g.6 or can be cleaned using a non abrasive sponge
and some washing up liquid.
• Clean the body of the appliance with a damp sponge and a little washing-up liquid.
• Dry carefully before putting everything back in place.
• Reposition the paddle until you hear the «CLICK» - g.5.
• When using for the first time, the appliance may give off a harmless odour. This has no impact on
the use of the appliance and will soon disappear.

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Preparing the food
To avoid damaging your appliance, please follow the quantities of ingredients and liquids
given in the manual and the recipe book.
For all recipes, never exceed the maximum level indicated on the removable paddle - g.7.
Do not leave the measuring spoon inside the pan while cooking food.
• Open the lid - g.1.
• Remove the spoon inside the pan.
• Place the foodstuffs in the cooking pan and always observe the maximum amounts (see cooking
table p. 13 to 14) and the level for liquid recipes - g.7.
• Fill the spoon with the recommended amount of oil (see cooking table p. 13 to 14) and pour the
contents evenly onto the food - g.8.
• Unlock the handle and push it right back into its housing - g.9.
• Close the lid - g.15.
COOKING
Start cooking
• Plug the appliance into an electrical socket outlet with an earth connection. the appliance emits
2 beeps and the screen displays 00 - g.10.
• Set the cooking time using the +/- button (see cooking table p. 13 to 14), press the button - the
appliance again emits 2 beeps - g.11 and the cooking starts thanks to the movement of hot air
into the cooking chamber.
• The selected time is displayed and the second-by-second countdown starts - g.12. The selection
and time displayed is in minutes and only the time displayed below one minute is in seconds.
• The appliance can be paused. Simply press the button - g.11,then press this button once more
to start cooking again.
• The time can be changed at any time during cooking by using the + and - buttons - g.13.
• In the event of an error or to delete the selected time, hold the button down for 2 seconds and
re-select the time.
Remove the food
When you open the lid, the appliance switches itself o. To restart cooking, close the lid
and press the button.
After being open 2 minutes, the appliance is reset.
• When the cooking is complete, the timer beeps and the display shows 00: the appliance
automatically stops cooking what you have prepared. Stop the beeps by pressing one of the +/-
buttons - g.13.
• Open the lid - g.1.
• Lift the handle until it «CLICKS» to remove the pan and the food.

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COOKING TIMES
The cooking times are given as a rough guide and may vary depending on the seasonality of the
food, its size, the quantities used and individual tastes, as well as the voltage of the mains system.
The amount of oil indicated may be increased depending on your taste and needs. If you want
crisper chips, you can add a few extra minutes to the cooking.
Potatoes
Type Quantity Addition (s. of oil) Cooking time
(mins)
Standard
sized chips
10 mm x 10 mm
Fresh (chips)
750 g 1/2 25-27
1000 g 3/4 28-30
1500 g 1 36-38
Traditional chips Frozen (chips)
750 g None 23-25
1200 g None 30-32
Meat- poultry
To add a little flavour to your meat, don’t hesitate to mix spices in with the oil (paprika, curry, mixed
herbs, thyme, bay leaf, etc).
Type Quantity Addition
(s. of oil)
Cooking time
(mins)
Chicken nuggets
Fresh 1200 g None 13-15
Frozen 1200 g None 15-17
Chicken drums-
ticks Fresh 4 to 6 None 20-22
Chicken breast Fresh 6 None 18-20
Chicken breast Fresh 9 None 22-24
Meatballs Frozen 1200 g 1 18-20
Frozen preparations
Type Quantity Addition
(s. of oil)
Cooking time
(mins)
Ratatouille* Frozen 1000 g None 23-25
Farmer’s stir fry* Frozen 1000 g None 22-24
Paëlla* Frozen 1000 g None 15-17
* Frozen preparations not available in all countries

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Fish – shellfish
Type Quantity Addition
(s. of oil)
Cooking time
(mins)
Calmari (battered) Frozen 500 g None 11-13
Raw prawns
(thawed completely)
Fresh 450 g None 8-10
Vegetables
Type (fresh) Quantity Addition
(s. of oil)
Cooking time
(mins)
Courgettes/
Zucchinis Strips 1200 g 1 s. + 15 cl water 25-30
Peppers Strips 1000 g 1 s. + 15 cl water 20-25
Mushrooms Quarters 1000 g 1 16-18
Tomatoes Quarters 1000 g 1 s. + 15 cl water 15-17
Onions Slices 750 g 1 18-20
Desserts
Type Quantity Addition
(s. of oil)
Cooking time
(mins)
Bananas
Slices 7 1 s. + 1 s. of sugar 5-6
Foil wrapped 3 None 15-17
Strawberries Quarters 1500 g 2 s. of sugar 10-12
Apples Halves 5 1 s. + 2 s. of sugar 10-12
Pineapples Pieces 2 2 s. of sugar 15-17
EASY TO CLEAN
Clean the appliance
• Leave it to cool completely before cleaning.
• Open the lid by pressing the button - g.1 and press the latches to remove the lid - g.2.
• Lift the detachable pan handle until you hear a «CLICK», in order to remove the pan - g.3.
• Remove the paddle by pushing the release button - g.4.

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Never immerse the appliance in water. Do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaning
products. The removable lter must be cleaned regularly. To ensure the qualities of your
removable pan last longer, never use any metal utensils.
We do not recommend the use of any detergent other than washing-up liquid.
• Remove the detachable filter - g.14.
• All the removable parts are dishwasher safe - g.6 or can be cleaned using a non abrasive sponge
and some washing up liquid.
• Clean the body of the appliance with a damp sponge and a little washing-up liquid. Dry carefully
before putting everything back in place.
• We guarantee that the detachable pan COMPLIES WITH REGULATIONS with regards to materials
in contact with food.
A FEW TIPS IN CASE OF PROBLEMS…
Problems Causes Solutions
The appliance does
not work.
The appliance is not plugged in
properly.
Make sure the appliance is properly plugged
in to a mains power socket.
You have not yet pressed
button .Press button .
You have pressed button
but the appliance does not
operate.
Close the lid.
The appliance is not heating. Call the customer Helpline below.
The paddle does not turn.
Check that it is inserted in the correct
position, otherwise call the customer
Helpline below.
The paddle does
not stay in place. The paddle is not locked. Reposition the paddle until you hear it «CLICK» - g.5.
The food has not
been cooked
uniformly.
You have not used the paddle. Put it in position.
The food / chips have not been
cut uniformly. Cut the food / chips all to the same size.
The paddle has been fitted
correctly but is not turning. Call the customer Helpline below.

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If you have any product problems or queries call our Customer Relations Team rst for
expert help and advice:
Helpline: 0845 602 1454 - UK [phone] - ROI
or contact us via our web site: www.tefal.co.uk
Problems Causes Solutions
The chips are not
crunchy enough.
You are not using a potato
variety that is recommended
for chips.
Choose a potato variety that is
recommended for chips such as Maris Piper
or King Edwards.
The potatoes are insuffciently
washed and/or not completely
dried.
Wash potatoes for a long time to remove the
starch, drain and dry very thoroughly before
cooking. They must be completely dry.
The chips are too thick. Cut them more thinly. The maximum chip
dimensions are 13 mm x 13 mm.
There is not enough oil. Increase the amount of oil (see cooking
table p. 13 to 14).
The filter is clogged. Clean the filter.
The chips break
during cooking. The quantity is too large. Reduce the amount of potatoes and adjust
the cooking time.
The food stays on
the edge of the
pan.
The pan has too much food.
Comply with the maximum quantities shown
on the cooking table.
Put the turn-over ring in place.
Reduce the amount of food.
Max level exceeded. Reduce the quantities.
Cooking fluids have
leaked into the
base of the
appliance.
Faulty pan or paddle. Check that the paddle is correctly positioned,
otherwise call the customer Helpline below.
The max level has been
exceeded.
Observe the max level.
Do not use ActiFry for making recipes with a
high liquid content.
The LCD screen
does not work.
The appliance is not plugged in. Plug the appliance in.
The lid is open. Close the lid.
The LCD displays
shows «Er» (error).
The appliance is not
functioning correctly.
Unplug the appliance, wait for 10 seconds,
plug the appliance in again and press
button. If the LCD screen still shows Er, see
the table of error codes p.17.
The appliance
is abnormally noisy.
You suspect there is a problem
in the way the appliance
motor is working.
Call the customer Helpline below.

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TABLE OF ERROR CODES: ER.
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST !
iYour appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Er. 1 or 2 The fan is not working.
Check that all removable parts are
fitted and correctly positioned (bowl
ventilation output grid and removable
filter, pan, lid).
Check that there are no foreign bodies in
all of these removable parts.
After checking that there are no foreign
bodies in the ventilation outlets, if the
fault persists, call the customer Helpline.
Er. 3
This error may appear if the
appliance has been stored for a
long time at too low a
temperature.
Leave the appliance at an ambient
temperature of more than 15°C for one
hour before starting it up again.
If the fault persists, call the customer
Helpline.
Er. 4 Your appliance has a fault in
the temperature sensor. Call the customer Helpline below.
Er. 5
The voltage of your domestic
network is too low. Cooking
performance may be altered.
Contact your electricity supplier.
Er. 6
The voltage of your domestic
network is too high; for safety
reasons your appliance should
be protected against the risks
of overheating.
Contact your electricity supplier.

S.A.S. SEB SELONGEY CEDEX • RC. DIJON B 302 412 226
07/2014
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