PrepAir AAF300 - Deep fryer BESTRON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PrepAir AAF300 BESTRON

Volts AAF300 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONGRATULATIONS! Congratulations with the purchase of this Bestron product. These instructions tell you how the product works and how to use it. Read the instructions carefully before you start using the appliance. Only use the appliance in the manner described in the instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Defects: If the appliance is defective, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualified mechanic carry out any repairs. Children:

• This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and know-how, but only if supervised or if they have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and are aware of its potential dangers.

• Children are not allowed to clean and maintain the appliance, except if they are over the age of 8 years old and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under the age of 8 years old.

• Keep an eye on children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown on the rating plate of an electrical appliance before you use it.

• Check that the socket to which you connect the electrical appliance is earthed.

• Always install electrical appliances on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.

• Certain parts of an electrical appliance may become warm or sometimes hot. Do not touch them as you may burn yourself.

• Make sure your hands are dry when you touch an electrical appliance, a cord or a plug.

• Electrical appliances must be able to lose their heat to avoid fire hazards. Therefore, make sure that the appliance has sufficient clearance around it and that it does not come into contact with flammable materials. Electrical appliances must never be covered.

• Make sure that electrical appliances, cords or plugs do not come into contact with water.

• Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any26

• Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the water. Immediately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the appliance.

• Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.

• Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.

• Always remove plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.

• Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.

• Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged. Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage. If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to avoid any danger.

• The appliance may not be switched on with the aid of an external time switch, or by a separate system with remote control. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE

• Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.

• Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.

• Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

• Never move the appliance when it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance and wait until it has cooled down before moving it.

• Do not put too much food in the frying basket at one time.

• Never put the food in the unit during preheating.

• Thoroughly clean the exterior of the appliance after use.27

• Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.

• Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.

• The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.

• Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighbourhood.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to the requirements of the following European Directives on safety:

OPERATION - General This appliance is only intended for domestic use, not for professional use.

1. Remove the appliance from the packaging.

2. Clean the appliance thoroughly to remove any manufacturing residues (see “Cleaning and maintenance”).

OPERATION - Overheating safeguard The hot air fryer comes with an overheating safeguard installed. The safeguard is activated once the temperature reaches its threshold. If this happens, you need to cool down the appliance through the following steps:

1. Shut down the appliance by turning both the temperature dial and timer dial all the way to the left. Take

the plug from the socket.

2. Give the appliance ample time to cool down before using it again.

OPERATION - Use This multi-faceted appliance can not only be used as a hot air fryer but as an oven as well, so with its simple settings you can easily and endlessly vary. The baking time for oven dishes is often much shorter as well, and pre-heating only takes two to three minutes.

1. Place the hot appliance on a stable, horizontal, flat surface.

2. Pull the tray by the grip from the appliance (see figure 2A) and place it on a stable, horizontal, flat

surface. Slide the transparent safety plate above the release button forward. Press the release button (2B) and take the frying basket from the tray (2C).

• Do not press the release button when taking the tray from the appliance.

3. Put the foods into the frying basket, enter it into the tray until you hear a click and push the transparent

safety plate back down over the release button.

4. Enter the tray with the frying basket into the appliance until you hear a

5. Put the plug in the wall socket.

6. Turn the temperature dial towards the desired temperature (see figure

7. Turn the timer dial towards the desired time. The power indicator light

will illuminate and the appliance will start to heat.

• It’s recommended to pre-heat the appliance for three minutes without any foods if the appliance is still cold.

• It is recommended to occasionally take out the frying basket and shake the food around a bit to make sure it’s being properly browned on all sides.The timer will not stop running if you do this but the heating element will pause until the tray has been entered into the appliance again.

• Do not touch the tray and frying basket, they can become very hot. Take precautions against burns. Use a coaster or something similar when taking out the tray.

• The heating element will switch on and off during use to maintain a constant temperature.

8. The timer will stop when the set time has passed. The appliance will

stop heating and the indicator light will switch off. Pull the tray from the appliance by the grip and place it on a stable, horizontal, flat surface

• Do not press the release button when taking the tray from the appliance.

• Do not touch the tray and frying basket, they can become very hot. Take precautions against burns. Use a coaster or something similar when taking out the tray.

9. Press the release button and take the frying basket from the tray.

10. Place the foods on a dish or plate.

11. Shut off the appliance if you do not plan on using it further. Turn the timer dial back to ‘0’ (counter-

clockwise) and take the plug from the socket.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the appliance and its loose parts thoroughly after each use.

1. Turn the timer dial back to ‘0’ (counter-clockwise) and take the plug from the socket.

2. Let the appliance cool down.

3. Take the tray from the appliance.

4. Press the release button and take the frying basket out of the tray.

5. Remove remaining food parts by wiping them off with absorbent paper towels.

6. Clean the tray and frying basket thoroughly with hot water, dishwashing soap and a non-grating sponge.

The tray and frying basket can also be cleaned in a dishwashing machine. Dry them off thoroughly after cleaning.

7. Clean the housing with a moist towel, if need be with some dishwashing soap added to it. Dry it off

thoroughly after cleaning.

8. Reassemble the parts.

9. Store the appliance in a dry place.

• Verify that the appliance is not connected to the power supply before you clean it.

• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.

• Never immerse the heating element unit in water or another liquid and never place it under flowing water. WARRANTY CONDITIONS Bestron offers a 60-month warranty on this equipment against defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material errors, subject to the following conditions.

1. No labour or material costs will be charged during this warranty period.

2. Any repairs carried out under the warranty will not extend the warranty period.

3. Faulty parts, or in the event of exchange, the faulty equipment itself, will automatically become the pro-

4. The warranty is valid for the first buyer only and is non-transferable.

5. The warranty is not valid for damage caused by:

• Connection to a different mains voltage than indicated on the type plate

• Unauthorised changes

• Repairs carried out by unqualified third parties

• Use in violation with the applicable statutory, technical or safety standards

• Careless transport without suitable packaging or other protection

6. Warranty cannot be claimed:

• For damage during transport

• If the serial number of the appliance is removed or changed

7. Items excluded from warranty are:

8. The warranty does not entitle the purchaser to compensation for any damage other than replacement

or repair of the faulty parts. Bestron cannot in any event be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses caused by or in relation to the equipment it has provided.

9. Claims under a warranty may only be submitted to your (online) retailer or directly to the Bestron Service

Department. Never send items without being asked to. We may refuse the parcel and you will be liable for the costs. Contact us first and we tell you how the appliance should be packaged and sent. Each claim under a warranty must be accompanied by the relevant receipt.31

SERVICE If an unexpected problem occurs, please contact the BESTRON service department: www.bestron.com/service32

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