VitaFry Duo - Deep fryer Klarstein - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VitaFry Duo Klarstein

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Berlin Brands Group UK Limited

PO Box 42

272 Kensington High Street

London, W8 6ND

United Kingdom

Dear customer,

Congratulations on your purchase. Please read the following instructions carefully and follow them to prevent potential damage. We accept no liability for damage caused by disregarding the instructions and improper use. Please scan the QR code to access the latest operating instructions and further information about the product.

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CONTENTS

General Safety Instructions 20

Instructions for safe use 21

Device Overview 22

Before first use 22

General operation 23

Control panel and button functions 24

Settings and cooking table 27

Cleaning and Care 29

Troubleshooting 30

Disposal considerations 32

Manufacturer & importer (UK) 32

TECHNICAL DATA

Article number 10045473
Power supply 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power 2 x 1425 W = 2850 W (max.)
Volume of the baskets 2 x 3.8 L
Adjustable temperature and time	Fryer: 80-200 °C / 0-60 min
	Dryer: 40-80 °C / 1-24 h

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read all safety instructions carefully.
• Do not touch the hot surfaces.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base in water or any other liquid.

CAUTION

Risk of burns! This electrical appliance contains a heating function. Surfaces, even those other than the functional surfaces, can develop high temperatures. Because temperature is perceived differently by different people, use this device with caution. The device may only be touched by the handles and gripping surfaces provided for this purpose, and heat protection such as gloves or similar must be used. Gripping surfaces other than those intended must be allowed sufficient time to cool before touching.

• Unplug the device when it is not in use and before cleaning. Let the device cool down before
• removing any parts.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of the appliance may cause injury.
• Do not use the device outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edges of tables or work surfaces, and do not touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place the device on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Be extremely careful when moving the unit with hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always insert the plug into the device first and then the cable into the socket. When you are no longer using the device, switch it off first before you pull the plug out of the socket.
• Do not use the device for purposes other than those intended.
• This device may be used by children aged 8 years and over and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance may not be done by children unless they are older than 8 years and are supervised.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

• Always place the ingredients to be fried in the basket so that they do not come into contact with the heating elements.
- Do not cover air inlet and outlet openings while the device is in operation.
- Do not fill the pan with oil as this may pose a fire hazard
• while it is in operation.

CAUTION

Burn risk! The temperature of the accessible surfaces is high when the device is in operation. Never touch the inside of the device.

• Do not place the device against a wall or other devices. Leave at least 10 cm of free space on the back and sides and 10 cm on top of the device.
• Do not place any objects on the appliance.
• Do not leave the device unattended while it is running.

CAUTION

Risk of burns! Hot air frying releases hot steam through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face a safe distance from the steam and air vents. Also, be careful of hot steam and air when removing the pan from the device.

• Unplug the power cord immediately if you see dark smoke coming from the unit. Wait until the smoke stops before removing the plug from the device.
• Make sure that the device is on a horizontal, level and stable surface.
• This device is intended for household use only. It is not suitable for use in environments such as staff kitchens, farms, motels and other non-residential environments. It is also not intended for use by customers in hotels, motels, boarding houses and other residential environments.
  • Always pull out the mains plug when you are not using the device.
• The device must cool down for 30 minutes after use before it can be handled or cleaned safely.
• Keep the device and its cord out of the reach of children under 8 years old.
• The device must not be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control system.

DEVICE OVERVIEW

1 Cover 5 Grid
2 Housing 6 Handle
3 Control panel 7 Air outlet openings
4 Frying basket 8 Power cable

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove all packaging materials.
• Remove any stickers or labels from the device.
• Thoroughly clean the basket and pot with hot water, a little washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
• Wipe the device inside and out with a damp cloth.

Prepare device

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1. Place the device on a stable, horizontal and level surface. Do not place the device on a heat-sensitive surface.
2. Insert the grate into the basket.
3. Pull the cable out of the storage compartment on the bottom of the device.

Note: This is an oil-free fryer that uses hot air. Do not fill the basket with oil or frying fat.

GENERAL OPERATION

Hot air frying

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1. Plug the power plug into the mains socket.
2. Carefully pull the baskets out of the hot air fryer (see image 1)
3. Put the ingredients in the basket (see image 2).
4. Slide the baskets back into the air fryer (see image 3). Use the guides in the housing as a guide when pushing it in.

CAUTION

Risk of burns! Do not touch the baskets during and for some time after use as they become very hot. Only hold the baskets by the handle.

1. Determine the required preparation time for the ingredient using the cooking table (see chapter "Settings and cooking table")

2. Some ingredients have to be shaken halfway through the preparation time (see chapter "Settings and cooking table"). To shake the ingredients, pull the basket out of the device by the handle and shake it. Then slide the basket back into the fryer.

Tip: If you set the timer halfway through the preparation time, you will hear the timer chime when you need to shake the ingredients. However, that means you have to set the timer back to the remaining prep time after shaking.

1. When you hear the timer sound, the set cooking time has elapsed. Remove the basket from the device and place it on a trivet.

2. Check if the ingredients are done. If the ingredients are not done yet, slide the basket back into the device and set the timer for a few more minutes.

3. To remove ingredients (like chips), pull the basket out of the air fryer, place it on a trivet and use tongs to remove the ingredients.

Note: Do not turn the basket upside down or excess oil that has collected at the bottom will spill onto the ingredients.

CAUTION

Risk of burns! The basket and the ingredients are very hot after frying. Depending on the type of ingredients in the fryer, hot steam may escape from the basket.

1. When a batch of ingredients is done, the air fryer is immediately ready to cook another batch.

CONTROL PANEL AND BUTTON FUNCTIONS

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General functions

As soon as you insert the plug into the socket, all symbols will light up for 1 second and then go out. The buzzer is now also switched on and the POWER button flashes.

• Press the POWER button. The L, R and L=R symbols light up and can be selected.
• If you press L, the L symbol will flash. If you press R, the R symbol will flash. If you press L=R, the L=R symbol will flash and the six preset food symbols will light up at the top of the control panel.

Note on the fan symbol

When the fan is on, the fan icon will be solidly illuminated. If the fan is off, the symbol goes out. After operation, the icon will flash until you press the START/PAUSE or POWER button.

Function of the arrow buttons and the buttons L/R/L=R

• From the timer page, press a to i-ease or decrease the cooking time in 1-minute increments.
• On the temperature page, press a to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 °C increments. When setting the maximum and minimum temperature, the symbols and a switched off.
• When you press the PREHEAT button, the preset temperature is 200 °C and the preset time is 5 minutes (not suitable for drying). Press the L button to preheat the left basket and the R button to preheat the right basket. If you press L=R, both baskets will be preheated together. The maximum preheating time is 15 minutes.
• After setting the time and temperature, press the START/PAUSE button to start the fryer. The selected symbols are lit, the others are off.

Function of the Start/Pause and Power buttons

• If you press the POWER button when the device is on, it will turn off and the buzzer will sound.
• When both baskets are working together and you press the START/PAUSE button, the buzzer will sound and the machine will stop working. Press START/PAUSE button again to continue cooking.
• If you want to pause one of the baskets, first press L or R and then the START/PAUSE button.
• If the device goes into pause mode, it will not continue to work until you press the START/PAUSE button again.
• While the device is in operation, the timer and temperature can be adjusted. Press the L or R button and reset the timer or temperature. After 5 minutes, the device will continue frying.
• If the device is not in operation or the set time has expired, the device will turn off after 5 minutes.
• When cooking is complete, the buzzer will beep 5 times and the appliance will turn off. [End] is displayed on the screen for 5 minutes and the POWER button flashes slowly.

Sync function (not suitable for drying)

• First press the L or R button and set the time and temperature.
• Press the SYNC button. The button starts flashing.
• Press START/PAUSE to start the device. The basket with the longer set cooking time will heat up first while [HOLD] is displayed on the other screen. When the different time is up, the two baskets will start working at the same time.
• In Sync mode, if the cooking time of a basket is not set, the device will not start. The L or R symbol for the basket that is not set flashes. Then set the time and temperature there or stop the Sync function.

When the device is in operation and you suddenly set the longer cooking time shorter or the shorter cooking time suddenly longer, the HOLD basket will start working and the Sync icon will go out.

L=R mode

• Press L or R and set the time and temperature for one of the two baskets. Then press the L=R button to copy the settings for the side that has not been set.
• If you first press the L=R button and then set the time and temperature, the same values are set for both baskets.
• Press START/PAUSE and both baskets will work in sync. The two screens show the same temperature and time.
• If you press the a button while both baskets are in operation, the values for both baskets will be adjusted equally. After adjusting the time and temperature, the device continues to run and the L=R button goes out.

Basket removal mode

• In Sync or L=R mode, if one of the baskets is taken out, the machine will stop working and the basket taken out screen will show [Out].
• If the basket is reinserted within 90 seconds, the device will function as in the original setting.
• If the basket cannot be reinserted within 90 seconds but can be reinserted within 5 minutes, the basket that has not been removed will continue to work as in the original setting. The side without the basket is not heated. The Sync or L=R buttons go out in this case.
• If one or both of the baskets are not reinserted within 5 minutes, the side without a basket will go into standby mode. The basket that has not been pulled out continues to function.

SETTINGS AND COOKING TABLE

Tips

• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
• 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 cooking time optimises the end result and can help to ensure that the ingredients are not unevenly fried.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the hot air fryer within a few minutes after adding the oil.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in the oven can also be prepared in the hot air fryer.
• The optimal amount for preparing crispy chips is 500 grams.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also takes less preparation time than homemade dough.
• Place a baking sheet or casserole dish in the air fryer basket when you want to bake a cake or quiche, or when you want to fry fragile or stuffed ingredients
• You can also use the hot air fryer to heat up food. To do this, set the temperature to 150^ and the time to up to 10 minutes.

Cooking table

The table below will help you to choose the basic settings for the ingredients you are using. Note that these settings are guidelines only. Because ingredients vary in origin, size, shape and brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients. Add 3 minutes to the prep time if you start frying while the air fryer is still cold.

	Quantity Min.-Max. in g	Time (in minutes)	Temperature in °C	Shake halfway through
Potatoes and chips
Thin frozen chips 500-600 18-25	200 Yes
Thick frozen chips 500-600 20-25	200 Yes
Potato gratin 600 20-25 200 Yes
Meat & poultry
Steak 100-600 12-18 180 No
Pork chops 100-600 12-18 180 No
Hamburger 100-600 10-20 180 No
Sausage in puff pastry 100-600	13-15 200 No
Chicken thighs 100-600 25-30 180 No
Chicken breast 100-600 18-25 180 No
Snacks
Spring rolls 100-600 8-10 200 Yes
Frozen chicken nuggets	100-600 8-12	180 Yes
Frozen fish fingers	100-500 6-10	200 No
Frozen breaded cheese snacks	100-500 8-10	180 No
Stuffed vegetables	100-500 12-20	160 No
Baked goods
Cake 500 8-15 180 No
Quiche 500 20-22 180 No
Muffins 500 15-18 200 No
Sweet snacks 500 20 160 No

CLEANING AND CARE

• Remove the plug from the socket and let the device cool down for at least 30 minutes.
• Remove the accessories.
• Clean the device after each use. Do not clean the accessories or the inside of the device with pointed or sharp kitchen utensils or abrasives, as these will damage the coating.
• Wipe the outside of the device with a damp cloth.
• Clean the accessories with hot water, a little washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
• Remove stubborn grease residues with a degreasing liquid.
• Clean the inside of the device with a non-abrasive sponge.
• Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.
• If the appliance will not be used for a considerable period of time, it should be cleaned before it is stored away.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible cause Solution
The hot air fryer does not work.	The device is not plugged in.	Plug the power plug into the mains socket.
	You have not set the timer.	Set the desired preparation time on the timer and switch on the device.
The ingredients fried with the air fryer are not ready.	The quantity of ingredients in the basket is too large.	Place smaller portions of ingredients in the basket. Smaller portions are fried more evenly.
	The set temperature is too low.	Set a higher temperature.
	The preparation time is too short.	Set a longer preparation time on the timer.
The ingredients are fried unevenly in the deep fryer.	Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time.	Ingredients that are on top of each other or across (e.g. chips) must be shaken halfway through the preparation time.
The fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the deep fryer.	You are using a type of snack intended to be cooked in a conventional deep fryer.	Use snacks that are suitable for the oven or lightly brush the snacks with oil to make them crispier.
I cannot slide the pan into the device properly.	There are too many ingredients in the basket.	Do not fill the basket past the MAX indicator.
	The grid is not placed correctly in the pan.	Slide the grid down into the basket until you hear a click.
White smoke is coming out of the device.	You are preparing greasy ingredients.	When you fry greasy ingredients in the air fryer, a large amount of oil will leak into the basket. The oil produces white smoke and the basket may heat up more than usual. This does not affect the device or the end result.
	The basket still contains grease residue from previous use.	White smoke is produced when the fat in the basket heats up. Be sure to clean the basket thoroughly after each use.
Fresh chips are unevenly fried in the hot air fryer.	You have not used the right type of potato.	Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm when deep-frying.
	You have not rinsed the potato sticks properly before frying.	Rinse the potato sticks well to remove the starch from the outside of the sticks.
Fresh chips are not crispy when they come out of the fryer.	The crispness of the chips depends on the amount of oil and water in the chips.	Be sure the potato sticks are dry before adding the oil.
		Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier result.
		Add a little more oil for a crispier result.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK)

Manufacturer:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

Importer for Great Britain:

Berlin Brands Group UK Limited

PO Box 42

272 Kensington High Street

London, W8 6ND

United Kingdom

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London, W8 6ND

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London, W8 6ND

United Kingdom

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PRODUTTORE & IMPORTATORE (UK)

Produttore:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.

Berlin Brands Group UK Limited

PO Box 42

272 Kensington High Street

London, W8 6ND

United Kingdom

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