PCFR 1239 H - Deep fryer PROFICOOK - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Air fryer
Brand	ProfiCook
Model	PCFR 1239 H
Power supply	220–240 V~, 50–60 Hz
Power	1400 W
Protection class	I
Net weight	Approx. 4.3 kg
Temperature setting	80–200 °C (60–90 °C for keep warm/defrost)
Timer	1–60 minutes (1–120 minutes for keep warm/defrost)
Automatic programs	8 programs: fries, chicken leg, shrimp, cake, steak, fish, ribs, keep warm/defrost
Functions	Auto pause, auto shut-off at end of cooking, sleep mode, recommended preheating
Safety	Safety switch (prevents operation without the container), automatic shut-off, non-slip surface
Container coating	Non-stick
Cleaning	Hand-washable accessories, clean interior and exterior with a damp cloth, do not immerse
Included accessories	Frying container, sieve insert

Frequently Asked Questions - PCFR 1239 H PROFICOOK

Do I need to preheat the air fryer before use?

It is recommended to preheat the appliance for about 3 minutes at the desired temperature for best results. If you do not preheat, add 3 minutes to the cooking time.

Can I use oil in this fryer?

Never fill the frying container with oil or other liquids. To get crispy food, you can brush them with a little oil before cooking.

What should I do if smoke comes out of the appliance?

Smoke may come from food residues or grease on the heating element or in the container. Clean the appliance after each use. Also make sure the container is not overfilled and the food does not touch the heating element.

How do I clean the air fryer?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Clean the container and sieve by hand with hot water and dish soap. Wipe the interior and exterior with a slightly damp cloth. Do not use abrasive objects or harsh cleaners.

What is the maximum capacity of the container?

The frying container should be filled up to the MAX marking. Do not exceed this limit to prevent food from touching the heating element. Small quantities cook more evenly.

Why are my foods not crispy?

Make sure not to overfill the container and shake the food halfway through cooking. Brush them with a little oil if necessary. Some foods are only suitable for a traditional deep fryer.

Can I prepare liquid foods (soups)?

No, this appliance is designed only for solid foods. Never prepare soups or other liquid foods.

How do I set the temperature and time manually?

Use the ∧ and √ buttons above and below the temperature and time symbols. The display alternates between temperature and time. Press and hold for fast forward.

What if the appliance does not turn on?

Check that the power plug is properly connected and that the frying container is correctly inserted (an audible click should be heard). Also make sure the house fuse has not blown.

Are the foods cooked unevenly?

Shake the food halfway through cooking to allow for even air circulation. Do not overlap the food too much in the basket.

USER MANUAL PCFR 1239 H PROFICOOK

Exterior view of a modern stainless steel air fryer with digital display (no visible text or symbols)

Be sure to read the separately enclosed safety instructions first.

Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

Read the instruction manual and the separately enclosed safety instructions very carefully before using this appliance. Keep these documents, including the warranty certificate, receipt and, if possible, the box with the inner packaging in a safe place. If you pass the appliance on to a third party, always include all the relevant documents.

Symbols in this Instruction Manual

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the appliance:

WARNING:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the appliance or other objects.

Content

Overview of the Components....3

Unpacking the Appliance....9

Overview of the Components / Scope of Delivery......9

Warnings for the Use of the Appliance 9

Notes for Use....10

Location....10

Electrical Connection 10

Standby (Standby Mode)....10

Switching the Appliance On/Off 10

Before the First Use....10

Instructions for Use 10

Function Buttons....10

Setting the Temperature and Cooking Time....11

Automatic Programmes 11

Using the Appliance 11

Interrupt Use....11

End of Use....11

Cleaning....12

Storage....12

Troubleshooting....12

Technical Data....13

Disposal....13

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol 13

Unpacking the Appliance

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.
2. Remove all packaging material, such as foils, filling material, cable ties and cardboard packaging.
3. Check the scope of delivery for completeness.
4. If the contents of the packaging are incomplete or if damage can be detected, do not operate the appliance. Return it to the dealer immediately.

Overview of the Components / Scope of Delivery

Picture A

1 Air inlet openings
2 Air outlet openings
3 Control panel
4 Carrying handle
5 Frying container
6 Frying container handle
7 Silicone nubs
8 Sieve insert

Picture B: Symbols on the Control Panel

9 button (increase temperature)
10 button (automatic programme French fries)
11 button (automatic programme chicken leg)
12 Display
13 button (automatic programme shrimps)
14 button (automatic programme cake)
15 button (increase cooking time)
16 button (decrease cooking time)
17 Button (automatic programme keep warm / defrost)
18 button (automatic programme ribs)
19 ☐ button (switching the appliance on / off)
20 📋 button (automatic programme fish)
21 button (automatic programme steak)
22 button (decrease temperature)
23 Operation indicator

Warnings for the Use of the Appliance

WARNING: Risk of Burns!

• Only touch the frying container by the handle. Use oven gloves if necessary.
• Hot steam may escape from the air outlet during operation. Keep enough distance.

CAUTION:

• Do not cover the air inlet and outlet openings to ensure sufficient air circulation.
• Keep a sufficient safety distance (30 cm) to easily inflammable objects such as furniture, curtains, etc.!
• Do not operate the appliance under wall cabinets because of the rising heat and fumes.
• Do not tamper with the safety switch.
  • Overload! Do not use multiple socket, as this appliance is too powerful.

Notes for Use

Location

• Place the appliance on a non-slip, level and heat-resistant surface.
• Do not place the appliance with the back directly against a wall.
  • Make sure that the appliance and the power cord are never placed on hot surfaces or near heat sources (e. g. stove, hob).

Electrical Connection

Before inserting the mains plug into the socket, check that the mains voltage you intend to use matches that of the appliance. You will find the information on the type plate.

Standby (Standby Mode)

The appliance is in standby mode when only the ⏻ button is lit. When faced with the following situations, the appliance will switch into standby:

• When the power plug is inserted.
• If no button is pressed for approx. 60 seconds. 5 signals sound.
• When the time has elapsed.

Switching the Appliance On/Off

Use the ⏻ button to switch the appliance on and off.

• As soon as you switch on the appliance, the operating indicator becomes visible.
  • After the time has elapsed, the appliance will automatically switch into standby mode. The fan keeps running to cool down the appliance. After approx. 15 seconds, 5 signal tones sound.

Before the First Use

- There is a protective layer on the heating element. To remove this, operate the appliance for approx. 15 minutes without contents. Slight smoke and odour development is normal during this process. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation.

WARNING:

Let the appliance cool down before cleaning it!

• Unplug the appliance from the mains.
• Wipe out the frying container, the sieve insert and the interior of the appliance before using the appliance.

Instructions for Use

• This appliance is intended for the preparation of solid food. Do not prepare soups or other liquid foods in it.
• A safety switch prevents the appliance from being used without a deep-frying container.
  • To achieve an optimum result, fill the frying basket maximal up to the MAX marking only. Never overfill the frying container so that the food does not touch the heating element.
• Never fill the deep-frying container with oil or other liquids. To achieve a crispy result, you can brush the food with a little oil.
• Do not prepare very fatty foods (e. g. sausages) with the appliance.
• All foods that are suitable for the oven can be prepared in the appliance.
• The sieve insert is used to ensure that the accumulated fat settles at the bottom of the frying container. This makes the food crispier.
• When baking cakes, bread, etc., keep in mind that the dough expands. It must not come into contact with the heating element.
• When baking bread, etc., you can remove the sieve insert.
• Food that lies on top of each other during cooking must be shaken halfway through the cooking time. This optimises the result and prevents uneven cooking.
  • Water home-made potato products for at least 30 minutes after cutting to reduce potato starch. Then dry the potato pieces well with kitchen paper.
• The cooking time depends on various factors: Size, texture, amount of food and set temperature.
• If you do not preheat the hot air fryer, add 3 minutes to the cooking time.
• Fry steaks / larger quantities of meat hot in a pan before cooking in the hot air fryer. Time and temperature depend on the desired cooking level.
• You can also reheat food with the appliance. Set the time to 10 minutes and the temperature to 150^ .

Function Buttons

- The buttons on the appliance are touch keys. Gently touch the buttons with a finger to execute the function. Whenever a button is pressed, it will be confirmed by a beep sound.

- If you press and hold the ▲ button, a fast run starts.

Setting the Temperature and Cooking Time

There are 2 buttons ∧ and ∨ on the appliance.

• Use the ▲ or ▼ button above and below the symbol to set the temperature (80 – 200 °C). However, with the automatic programme ☑ (keep warm / defrost), the temperature can only be set from 60 – 90 °C.
• Use the or button above and below the symbol to set the cooking time (1 – 60 minutes). However, with the automatic programme (keep warm / defrost), the cooking time can be set from 1 – 120 minutes.
• The display alternates between the temperature and the cooking time.

Automatic Programmes

Mode	Pre-set temperature in °C	Pre-set time in minutes
French fries 🎨	200 20
Chicken leg 🎨	180 25
Shrimps 🎨	160 20
Cake 🎨	160 25
Steak 🎨	160 20
Fish 🎨	180 20
Ribs 🎨	180 15
Keep warm / defrost 🎨	90 120

• These shall be considered as guide values. Depending on the size and weight, the time and temperature may be longer and higher or shorter and lower.
- Also observe the information on the food packaging.
- You can also adjust the pre-set temperature and cooking time of the automatic programmes.

Using the Appliance

1. Make sure that the appliance is disconnected from the mains.
2. Pull the frying container out of the appliance by the handle.
3. If necessary, place the sieve insert with the silicone nubs in the appliance. Push the sieve insert all the way down.
4. Push the frying container back into the appliance. It must lock into place.
5. Plug the appliance into a properly installed earthed socket. A beep sounds and all symbols light up briefly. The ⏻ button lights up.
6. Press the ⏻ button to exit standby mode. The appliance is pre-set to 185 °C and 15 minutes.
7. We recommend preheating the appliance for about 3 minutes. To do this, use the /or buttons to set the required temperature and cooking time to 3 minutes.

8. Press the ⏻ button to start the cooking process.

9. After the time has elapsed, the appliance will automatically switch into standby mode. The fan keeps running to cool down the appliance. After approx. 15 seconds, 5 signal tones sound.

10. Pull the frying container out of the appliance by the handle.
11. Place the frying container on a heat-resistant surface.
12. Fill the frying container with the desired food.
13. Push the frying container back into the appliance.
14. Press the ⏻ button again to exit standby mode.
15. Select an automatic programme or set the cooking time and temperature individually using the /or buttons.
16. Press the 📋 button to start the cooking process.
17. If necessary, shake the food halfway through the cooking time. To do this, pull out the frying container by the handle.
18. Push the frying container back into the appliance.

Interrupt Use

• Operation is interrupted when you pull out the frying container. Put the frying container back in to resume operation.
• The appliance will start from the spot it has been paused. If, however, you pull out the power plug, your current settings will be lost. When inserting the power plug and pressing the 😊 button the appliance will show the pre-adjustment again.

End of Use

1. After the time has elapsed, the appliance will automatically switch into standby mode. The fan keeps running to cool down the appliance. After approx. 15 seconds, 5 signal tones sound.
2. You can also end operation prematurely by pressing the ⏻ button.
3. Pull out the frying container by the handle.
4. Put the food in a heat-resistant bowl.
5. Push the frying container back into the appliance.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Always switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the socket before cleaning. Wait until the appliance has cooled down.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water! It could cause an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION: Non-stick Coating

• Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.

WARNING:

Let the sieve insert cool down before removing it from the frying container!

You can clean the accessories in warm rinse water with a little hand dish-washing liquid.

• Clean the inside and outside of the appliance with a slightly damp, not wet, cloth.
• Also remove any food / fat residues on and next to the heating coil with a slightly damp cloth. Do not switch the appliance on again until the heating coil is completely dry!

Storage

• Clean the appliance as described. Allow the accessories to dry completely.
• We recommend storing the appliance in its original packaging if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time.
• Always store the appliance out of the reach of children in a well-ventilated and dry place.

Troubleshooting

If a problem occurs, it is often only due to something minor. Before contacting our service department, please note the following information:

Problem Possible	Cause Remedy
The appliance has no function.	The appliance has no power supply. Check the	power socket with another appliance.
		Insert the mains plug correctly.
		Check the house fuse.
	You have not set a cooking time. Select a desired cooking time.
	The appliance is not switched on.	Press the ⚙ button to switch on the appliance. The operating indicator must be visible.
	The frying container is not inserted correctly.A safety switch prevents operation with an incorrectly inserted frying container.	Insert the frying container correctly. It must audibly click into place.
The food is not yet fully cooked.	The frying container is overfilled. Reduce the amount of food. Smaller quantities are cooked more evenly.
	The temperature is set too low. Set a higher temperature.
	The cooking time is set too short. Set a longer time.
The food is cooked unevenly.	If food is on top of each other, there is not enough air circulation.	The food must be shaken halfway through the cooking time.
The food is not crispy.	Food has been used that is only suitable for a conventional deep fryer.	Use oven-ready foods or coat them with a little oil.
Smoke is coming out of the appli-ance.	You are preparing very fatty food. Smoke may	come out due to fat splashes inside the appliance. Make sure there is sufficient ventilation.
	The frying container is overfilled. The food is touching the heating.	Reduce the amount of food.
	There are still food / fat residues from previous use in the frying container or on the heating coil.	Clean the appliance after each use as described in the chapter “Cleaning”.

Technical Data

Model: PC-FR 1239 H

Power supply: 220–240 V\~, 50–60 Hz

Power consumption: 1400 W

Protection class:....I

Net weight: .... approx. 4.3 kg

The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved.

This appliance has been tested according to all applicable, current CE directives and built according to the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of re-utilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. Your dealer and contractual partner is also obliged to take back the old appliance free of charge.

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