656FL - Deep fryer Flama - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Hot air fryer (oil-free)
Brand	Flama
Model	656FL
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power	1400 W
Capacity	3.2 L (approx. 1 kg of fries)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	30 × 30 × 32 cm
Weight	4.0 kg
Material	ABS plastic, non-stick coating
Preset programs	7 (fries, steak, fish, pork chop, chicken, shrimp, cake)
Manual settings	Temperature (80-200 °C) and time (1-60 min)
Display	Digital screen with temperature and time indicators
Cleaning	Basket and grate hand washable (not dishwasher-safe)
Safety	Automatic shut-off when basket is removed, hot surfaces, shock protection
Included accessories	Basket, removable grate, user manual
Warranty	36 months (excluding abusive use)
Operating ambient temperature	5 °C to 40 °C
Standby consumption	0.5 W
Color	Black (not specified, estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - 656FL Flama

What to do if the fryer does not turn on?

Check that the appliance is properly plugged into a grounded outlet. If the ON/OFF button does not light up, make sure the basket is properly inserted into the body (a safety micro-switch prevents startup if the basket is not in place).

Why is there white smoke coming out of the appliance?

This may be due to grease residue from a previous use in the basket. Clean the basket thoroughly after each use. White smoke can also occur when cooking very fatty foods (like sausages). In that case, remove excess oil before cooking.

How to get crispy french fries?

Use fresh potatoes, cut them into regular sticks, soak them for 30 minutes in cold water, dry them well, then toss them with 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Do not exceed 500 g of potatoes per batch. Set the fryer to the 'Fries' mode (200°C, 20 minutes) or manually set to 200°C for 20 minutes.

Can I use oil in the fryer?

No, this fryer works with hot air. Never fill the basket with oil or fat. You can add a very small amount of oil (1/2 tablespoon) directly onto the food to make it crispier.

How to clean the fryer after use?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool for at least 30 minutes. Wash the grate and basket with hot water and a little liquid detergent and a non-abrasive sponge (do not put in dishwasher). Clean the inside of the appliance with a damp cloth. Use a soft brush to remove residue on the heating element.

Food cooks unevenly, what to do?

For ingredients that overlap (like fries), shake the basket halfway through cooking by pulling it out using the handle. The appliance turns off automatically; replace the basket and the cycle resumes. Also reduce the amount of food if the basket is too full (do not exceed the MAX mark).

What is the cooking time for a steak?

The preset 'Steak' program is 15 minutes at 180°C. Depending on thickness and desired doneness, you can adjust the time manually. For rare, reduce time; for well done, increase it.

Can I bake a cake in this fryer?

Yes, use the 'Cake' program (20 minutes at 160°C). Place the batter directly into the basket (without the grate) and check doneness with a knife. You can also use a suitable baking pan, provided it fits in the basket and is heat-resistant.

How to manually set temperature and time?

Press the time or temperature programming button, then use the adjustment button to set. Temperature can be set from 80 to 200°C and time from 1 to 60 minutes. After setting, press ON/OFF to start. Add 1 to 2 extra minutes to compensate for preheating.

What to do if the basket is difficult to remove?

Make sure the fryer has cooled down before removing the basket. Pull the basket by the handle in a straight line. If the problem persists, check that food is not blocking the mechanism. Never use metal tools to force it.

USER MANUAL 656FL Flama

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656FL

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FRITADEIRA SEM ÓLEO

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ADVERTÊNCIA

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ADVERTENCIA

ADVERTENCIA - SUPERFICIE CALIENTE

Símbolo IEC 60417 - 5041 (DB:2002 / 10)

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CAUTION

WARNING - HOT SURFACE

IEC 60417 - 5041 Symbol (DB:2002 / 10)

Caution - Temperatures of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is switched on.

SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and keep them for future reference.

FLAMA shall not be liable for any use that is not in accordance with the instructions.

Please check that the supply voltage of your home electrical system corresponds to the voltage on the appliance's rating plate.

Do not use the appliance for any other purpose other than that described in the user manual and use only original accessories.

Always place the ingredients to be fried inside the basket to prevent them from coming into contact with the heating components.

Do not cover the air inlets and outlets while the appliance is switched on.

Do not fill the container with oil as this could pose a fire hazard.

Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, or rinse it under running water for cleaning.

Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself are damaged.

If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced at an Authorized Flama Technical Assistance Service in order to avoid a hazard.

This appliance must not be used by children aged 0 to 8.

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 and over and by persons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have received instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and have been warned of the dangers involved. Children must

not play with the appliance. The cleaning and maintenance of the appliance must not be carried out by children.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children under the age of 8.

Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.

This appliance must only be connected to an earthed socket. Always check that the plug is firmly inserted into the socket.

Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable and horizontal surface, positioning the handles (if any) so as to prevent the spillage of hot liquids.

This appliance is not intended to be operated using an external timer or a separate remote control system.

Do not place the appliance against a wall or other appliances. Leave at least 10 cm of free space at the back and sides and 10 cm of free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.

During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlets. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and air outlets. Also be careful with hot steam and air when removing the container from the appliance.

Accessible surfaces may become hot during use.

The appliance's accessories heat up when you use them. Take care when handling them.

Before using the appliance, always make sure that the heating component and its surroundings are clean and free from food traces to ensure a proper operation.

Do not place the appliance near or on top of a gas stove or any type of electric stove or electric hob, or inside a heated oven.

The appliance is intended for regular household use only. It is not intended for environments such as staff pantries in stores, offices, farms, and other work environments. It is also not suitable for use by customers in hotels, motels, inns, and other residential environments.

This appliance was designed to be used at ambient temperatures

between 5°C and 40°C.

Always switch off the appliance after each use by removing the plug from the power socket.

Allow the appliance to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before handling or cleaning it.

Do not overfill the basket. Fill the basket only up to the MAX indication.

Make sure that the ingredients prepared in this appliance come out golden yellow, rather than dark or brown. Dispose of burnt residues. Do not fry fresh potatoes at a temperature higher than 180^ C (to reduce acrylamide production).

After removing the container with the basket from the appliance, place it on a suitable surface and allow it to sit for 30 seconds before removing the basket from the container.

Be careful when cleaning the upper area of the preparation chamber: hot resistance, edges of metal parts.

Do not use the appliance for any other purpose other than that described in the instruction manual and use only original accessories. Any intervention other than cleaning must be carried out only by authorized FLAMA agents.

Any intervention other than cleaning must be carried out only by authorized FLAMA agents.

This product complies with the Low-Voltage and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives.

This instruction manual is also available in PDF format at www.flama.pt.

DESCRIPTION

1. Body
2. Tank
3. Basket base handle
4. Removable basket
5. Control panel
6. Air Inlet
7. Air outlet

Control panel

5.a - ON/OFF key
5.b - Menu key
5.c - Indicator of the chosen program
5.d - Time programming key
5.e - Temperature programming key
5.f - Time/temperature adjustment keys
5.g - Display digital
5.h - Temperature indicator
5.i - Time indicator

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Note: Remove the basket base to allow the fryer to cool down more quickly.

Clean the appliance after every use. Unplug from the power outlet and always wait at least 30 minutes for the fryer to cool down before cleaning.

The basket, the basket base and the inside of the appliance have a non-stick coating. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

Wash the grill and pan with hot water, a little washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge. You can use a degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt. Tip: If food remains stuck to the basket or basket base, soak them in hot, soapy water for about 10 minutes.

Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.

Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.

Clean the outside of the device with a damp cloth, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.

WARNING - The basket and the basket base should not be washed in a dishwasher.

OPERATION

Do not leave the device unattended when it is in use, so that you can intervene quickly in the event of danger.

Before first use

Remove all packaging material.

Remove all stickers or labels from the device, except the device's rating plate.

Wash the basket and basket base with hot water, a little washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.

ATTENTION - The basket and the basket base should not be washed in a dishwasher.

Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

This is a hot air fryer. Do not fill the basket base with oil or fat for frying.

Preparation for use

Place the device on a stable, horizontal and flat surface.

Do not place the device on non-heat resistant surfaces.

Do not fill the basket base with oil or any

other liquid.

Correctly place the basket base on the body, otherwise the device will not work.

Connect the power cable to the mains. The ON/OFF button lights up.

Do not place anything on top of the device.

This impairs the airflow and influences the

results of the hot air fryer.

There are seven preset programs to choose from. Each program has a preset time and tempera-ture.

Select preset programs by pressing the Soft Key Menu.

Temperature and times for the seven preset programs:

	Food Time Temperature
	French fries 20 minutes 200 °C
	Steak 15 minutes 180 °C
	Fish 15 minutes 180 °C
	Pork chop 15 minutes 200 °C
	Chicken 25 minutes 180 °C
	Shrimps	12 minutes 160 °C
	Cake	20 minutes 160 °C

You can set the time and temperature manually using the programming keys:

Time programming key

Temperature programming key

Time/temperature adjustment keys

Use

Place the air fryer on a flat and even surface.

DO NOT PLACE THE FRYER ON A SURFACE THAT IS NOT HEAT RESISTANT.

DO NOT FILL THE BASKET BASE WITH OIL OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

Place the food in the basket base, place the basket base in the appliance. The fryer LED lights up.

Set the frying time and temperature by choosing one of the seven preset programs or by pro-gramming manually.

NOTE: When setting the time manually, always add an extra minute or two to the frying time to allow the fryer to heat up.

After setting the frying time and temperature, press the ON/OFF key to start the frying cycle.

NOTE: to interrupt the fry cycle or reset the fryer settings, press the ON/OFF key again. A red LED indicates the fryer is starting the fry cycle. If it is not flashing, the fryer will enter standby mode.

There are some foods that you may need to shake in the middle of the frying cycle (see “Tips”). To do this, pull the basket base out of the fryer by the handle, the fryer switches off automatic-ly. Shake the basket base or turn the food. Then put the basket base back in the fryer and it will restart the frying cycle. The timer will reset to the original setting, so make a note of the time remaining before pulling the basket base out of the fryer.

When the frying time is reached, a warning will sound 5 times. After the warning sounds, ventilation stops after about 40 seconds.

Remove the basket base and place it on a suitable support.

NOTE: Food oil will collect on the bottom of the basket base, so be careful when pulling the bas-ket base out of the fryer.

Check if the food is ready, if not, simply slide the basket base back into the fryer, set the frying time and temperature and press the ON/OFF key to turn the fryer on.

Remove the food carefully as the basket base can be very hot.

WARNING: Do not turn the basket base, the oil collected at the bottom of the basket base will drip onto the food.

Empty the contents into a bowl or plate.

SUGGESTION: You can use tongs to transfer large or fragile foods from the pan.

If you want to cook something more, you can use the air fryer right away.

TIPS

NOTE: Please keep in mind that because ingredients differ in size, shape, brand and origin, re-sults may differ. Rapid Air Fryer Technology rehearses the air inside the fryer instantly, so pulling the pan out of the fryer for a brief period of time will not interrupt the cooking process.

Small ingredients generally have a shorter frying time than larger ingredients.

Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the frying time provides a better end result.

Adding a very small amount of oil to fresh potatoes before frying will give a crispy result.

Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.

The recommended amount of cut potatoes to prepare crispy fries is 500 grams.

Pre-made dough requires a shorter frying time than homemade dough.

When making a cake, quiche or stuffed ingredients, use only the basket base, do not use the basket.

How to cook homemade potatoes fries

If you want to make home-made fries, follow the steps below:

Wash the potatoes in water, then peel and cut the potatoes.

Wash the potato chips thoroughly and dry them with a paper towel.

Pour 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl, put the sticks on top and mix until the fries are coated with oil.

Remove the fries from the bowl with your fingers or a kitchen utensil, so that the excess oil stays behind in the bowl, and place the fries in the basket.

Program the fryer in the "French Fries" preset mode or program manually.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause	solution
Fryer does not work.	The appliance is not plugged into the mains.	Connect the plug to a grounded outlet.
Ingredients fried with the Fryer are not fried well.	The amount of ingredients in the basket base is too large.	Place smaller amounts of ingredients in the bas-ket base. Smaller amounts are fried more even-ly.
	The selected temperature is too low.	Adjust to the required temperature setting (see “Usage” section).
	The preparation time is too short.	Increase the preparation time (see the “Use” section).
The ingredients are fried irregularly in the Fryer.	Certain types of ingredients should be shaken halfway through the prepara-tion time.	Ingredients that overlap (for example french fries) need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. (see “Usage” section).
Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the Fryer.	You prepared a type of snacks that are in-tended for prepara-tion in traditional deep fryers.	Use oven-baked products or brush them with a little oil for a crispier result.
It is not possible to correctly insert the basket base into the appliance.	The basket base has too many ingredients.	Do not exceed the MAX indication of the basket base.
White smoke comes out of the appliance.	You are preparing greasy ingredients.	When frying fatty ingredients in the Fryer, a large amount of oil will accumulate in the con-tainer. The oil produces white smoke and the container heats up more than usual. This does not affect the device or the final result.
	The basket base still contains grease resi-dues from previous use.	White smoke is caused by heating the fat in the basket base. Be sure to clean the bowl properly after each use.
Fresh potatoes are fried irregularly in the Fryer.	You did not properly soak the potato chips before frying them.	Soak the potato chips in a bowl for at least 30 minutes, remove them and dry them with kitch-en paper.
The fries are not crispy when they come out of the Fryer.	You didn't use the correct type of potato.	Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm during frying.
	Whether the fries are crispy depends on the amount of oil and wa-ter in the fries.	Be sure to dry the potato chips properly before adding the oil.
		Cut the fries smaller for a crispier result.
		Add a little more oil for a crispier result.

ANOMALIES AND REPAIR

In case of malfunction, please take the appliance to an authorized Technical Assistance Service. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the appliance, as this may be dangerous.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

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This symbol indicates the separate collection of electrical and electronic equipment.

The main objective of the separate collection of this waste is to reduce the quantity to be disposed of, promote re-

use, recycling and other forms of recovery in order to reduce its negative effects on the environment.

When it is no longer in use, this appliance must not be disposed of together with other unsorted municipal waste.

The user is responsible for delivering it free of charge to the selective collection facilities available for that purpose.

Pieces of equipment that are no longer in use can also be taken back at points of sale, by purchasing new pieces of equipment that are equivalent and have the same functions.

For more detailed information on collection points, please contact your City Council or a point of sale for this equipment.

FRITEUSE SANS HUILE

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MISE EN GARDE

AVERTISSEMENT - SURFACE CHAUDE

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Time programming key

Temperature programming key

Time/temperature adjustment keys

Utilisation

DYSFONCTIONNEMENTS ET RÉPARATIONS

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1. Keep the proof of purchase (receipt) for this product carefully. When a repair is made under these conditions, the technician will require proof of purchase. This assistance can only be provided once you have proven, with the proof of purchase, that your appliance is within the warranty period.
2. The warranty period for this appliance is defined by the respective EU Directive in force on the date of purchase/delivery.
3. Within the guarantee period, we will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts which, during the normal use of the appliance, have deteriorated as a result of a proven material or manufacturing defect.
4. This warranty does not cover consumable items, light bulbs, easily breakable parts made of glass or plastic, or any other defects that do not impair its proper functioning.
5. We accept no liability for damage caused by incorrect or careless use of the appliance, by its connection to an electrical current other than that indicated on the appliance's rating plate, by faulty electrical installation, or by atmospheric, chemical or electrochemical causes. Other claims or demands for compensation relating to objects which are not an integral part of the appliance will be denied.
6. The provision of assistance under warranty does not extend the warranty period. Only within this period will assistance be provided under warranty. The right to assistance is only granted to the first purchaser of the device and cannot be transferred to a third party.
7. The warranty expires when unauthorized persons have attempted to repair, modify or replace parts of the appliance.
8. All expenses and risks of transportation to our factory or vice versa will always be borne by the buyer.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

To benefit from the Technical Assistance service during the 36-month warranty period after the date of purchase, you will need to:

Present the Invoice/Proof of Purchase, stating the model and the manufacturing number of the product (whenever possible).

Note: Failure to present the aforementioned documents will be grounds for not providing services under warranty.

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE