657FL - Deep fryer Flama - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 657FL Flama

White FLAMA air fryer with digital display and control buttons (no visible text or symbols on main body)

657FL

PT FRITADEIRA SEM ÓLEO 1

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IEC 60417 - 5041
(DB:2002 / 10)

ATTENTION - HOT SURFACE - Accessible surface temperatures can be high during appliance operation.

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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 can be used by children aged 8 years and over and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance and understand the dangers involved.

Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be carried out by children unless they are over 8 years old and supervised.

Keep the appliance and cord out of the reach of children under 8 years old.

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.

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.

For details on how to clean surfaces that come into contact with food or oil, see the CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section.

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. Basket
3. Basket handle
4. Removable basket
5. Digital panel
6. ON/OFF button
7. Menu button
8. Start/pause button
9. Automatic programs
10. Delay start button
11. Temperature and time selection button
12. Temperature and time adjustment buttons
13. Shake function button
14. Keep warm function button
15. Temperature display
16. Timer display

CAUTION

This appliance uses hot air. Do not fill the fryer basket with oil, frying fat or any other liquid.

Do not touch hot surfaces.

This appliance is intended for home use only.

Do not touch the basket or crisper plate for some time after use, as they get very hot.

The basket will be hot after the cooking process. Always place it on a heat-resistant surface when removing it from the appliance.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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

IMPORTANT: Do not submerge the appliance, the power cord or plug in any type of liquid.

Remove the basket to allow the fryer to cool down more quickly.

The basket and the crisper plate 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.

Do not use any abrasive material or sharp utensils to clean the fryer or any of its parts.

Allow all parts and surfaces to dry completely before using the appliance again.

Wash the basket and crisper plate with hot water, a little dish detergent and a non-abrasive sponge. You can use a degreasing liquid to remove any remaining residue.

Tip: If food remains stuck to the crisper plate or basket, soak them in hot, soapy water for about 1 hour. Wash and dry.

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

Fully clean the inside to remove all crumbs and residue, but do NOT clean the heating elements in the upper portion.

Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth and sponge, then wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

The crisper plate and the basket can be washed in the dishwasher.

Never place the crisper plate in the basket without the rubber supports, as this could damage the non-stick coating of the parts.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - Do not leave the appliance unattended when 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 appliance, except the appliance's rating plate.

Wash the basket and crisper plate with hot water, a little dish detergent and a non-abrasive sponge.

Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

When using the fryer for the first time, you may notice smoke or a slight odor during the first minutes of use. This is normal. Make sure the area is well ventilated.

Overheating protection

When the temperature exceeds 300 °C, the fryer will stop working and the panel will display “E4”. The fan will continue to work for at least 30 seconds more to cool down the fryer.

Use

Place the appliance on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface.

Leave at least 50 mm of space around the appliance.

Keep oven mitts (or a tea towel) handy, use heat-resistant tongs and a heat-resistant mat or dinner plate to rest the basket on.

To remove the basket from the body, hold the upper part of the body.

Grasp the basket handle and slide the basket out of the body.

Place the basket on a heat-resistant mat.

To remove the crisper plate from the basket, use the orifices on the tray to remove it by hand; wait until the crisper plate and basket cool down.

Slide the basket into the fryer until it fits into place. The appliance will not work unless the basket is properly inserted.

Do not fill the basket base with oil or any other liquid.

Never place the crisper plate in the basket without the rubber supports, as this could damage the non-stick coating of the parts.

NOTE: when a program ends, if the interior temperature of the fryer is over 100^ C, the fan will continue working for at least 20 seconds.

Control panel

	ON/OFF buttonRed light – the fryer is in standby mode.Press the button to turn on the appliance.White light – the fryer is operating.
	Menu buttonPress the Menu button to choose the desired program.
	Start/pause buttonPress the button to start or pause the selected program.
	Delay start functionPress the button to program the delayed start of a program.
	Temperature and time selection buttonPress the button to program temperature and time.
	Temperature and time adjustment buttonsPress the buttons to program more or less temperature and time.
	Shake functionPress the button to activate the warning sound in the middle of cooking.
	Keep warm functionPress the button to keep warm (60-70°, 15 minutes)

Plug the appliance into a power outlet. The ON/OFF button will turn red, indicating that the fryer is in standby mode.

Press the ON/OFF button; the fryer will enter operating mode, the control panel will activate. Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn off the appliance and return to standby mode.

Press the Menu button to select an automatic program; the selected program will flash.

Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

NOTE: To change the programmed time and temperature, press the temperature and time selection button; you may increase or decrease the temperature and time using the temperature and time adjustment buttons.

Delay start function

Press the Menu button to select an automatic program; the selected program will flash.

Press the delay start button.

Program the time with the temperature and time adjustment buttons. The default time is 90 minutes; the time can be adjusted to between 10 and 900 minutes.

Press the Start/pause button; the selected program will appear on the display together with the programmed time, which will begin counting down.

To cancel, press the Start/pause button again.

Guide table for automatic programs

	Program	Default temp. (°C)	Default time (mins)	Recommended portion (gr)	Shake function recommended
	French fries 200	20 300-500 Yes
	Bacon 180 5 80	-120 -
	Roast chicken 1	80 40 500-550 Yes
	Meat 180 12 15	0-200 Yes
	Dessert 180 15	120-200 -
	Vegetables 150	10 400-500 Yes
	Fish 180 15 200	-300 Yes
	Frozen foods 180	20 200-300 -

Note: For best results, it is recommended to preheat the basket for 3 minutes at 200^ C.

Preheat the basket

Press the ON/OFF button; the fryer enters operating mode, and the control panel becomes active.

Set the temperature to 200 °C and the time to 3 minutes.

Press the Start/Pause button.

Shake function

Note: The shake function is default in the Potatoes, Vegetables and Fish programs.

Press the Menu button to select an automatic program; the selected program will flash.

Press the Shake button; the button will flash.

Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

In the middle of the cooking time, the fryer will emit an alert sound.

Slide the basket out of the fryer and shake/turn the foods over, the program will

resume as soon as the basket is put back in place.

Note: If the user does not intervene (remove the basket from the fryer), the alert sound will repeat.

Keep warm function

For this function, the default setting is 65 °C, 15 minutes; the temperature can be adjusted between 60-70 °C and the time from 1-60 minutes.

After adjusting, press the Start/Pause button to start.

STORAGE

Let the appliance cool down completely before storing it. Check that all parts are clean and dry. Store the fryer in a dry place.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the fryer, as this can damage it.

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

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ

DYSFONCTIONNEMENTS ET RÉPARATIONS

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We declare, under our own responsibility, that the above appliance covered by this declaration is in conformity with the following directive(s), standard(s) or other normative document(s), provided that the products are used in accordance with our instructions -

The product is in conformity with the following(s) directive(s) -

The product is in conformity with the following(s) harmonized european standard(s) -

Administrator in Charge - Administrator

(Luís Miguel Alves)

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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.

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