Anko Air Fryer AFD2906U User Manual

Important Safeguards

When using any electrical product, always follow these basic safety precautions:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Always turn the appliance OFF and disconnect from mains power when not in use, before attempting to move the appliance, before cleaning or storing.
3. Never immerse the appliance, the supply cord and plug in water or any other liquid, nor rinse them under the tap.
4. To prevent electric shock and short-circuit, avoid any liquid from entering the appliance.
5. If the supply cord or any part is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician only or the product must be disposed.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool down before putting on or taking off parts.
7. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
8. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
9. Surfaces may become hot during use. This is normal and avoid coming in contact with hot surfaces.
10. Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces, become knotted or hang from the edge of bench tops.
11. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.
12. Keep the appliance clear of walls, curtains and other heat sensitive materials (leave a minimum distance of 20cm at each direction). Do not place the appliance under shelving or flammable materials when in use.
13. Do not move the appliance when in use.
14. Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet when the appliance is working.
15. Do not touch the inside of the appliance while it is working.
16. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual.
17. Do not place anything on top of the appliance when in use and when stored.
18. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, check that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage in your home. If this is not the case, DO NOT use the appliance.
19. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.
20. The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause serious injury or damage to the appliance.
21. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. Do not use in a moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors.
22. This appliance is not intended to be used in environments such as staff kitchen in shops, offices, farms or other work environments. Nor is it intended to be used by clients in motels, bed and breakfast and other residential environments.
23. During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet. Keep yourself at a safe distance from steam and the air outlet. Also, be careful of hot steam and air when operating.
24. Make sure the ingredients prepared in this appliance come out golden yellow instead of dark or brown.

CAUTION: Hot surfaces! The appliance and accessories become extremely HOT during cooking process. Do not touch the accessories during and immediately after cooking. Only hold the appliance by the handle and use caution when removing the accessories and food from the appliance. Always wear oven mitts when handling potentially hot accessories and foods. Allow it to cool down completely before cleaning.

IMPORTANT!

• Use the appliance only on a dry, level, stable, and heat-resistant surface only, away from any edges.
• Do not use the appliance under overhead cabinets or presses. The steam may cause damage to the cabinets or presses.
• Do not place the unit close to flammable materials, heating units or wet environments.
• This appliance must be earthed.
• Never use the appliance with oil.
• Always unplug the power cord from wall outlet socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning.
• Do not replace with other parts that are not designed specifically for this appliance.
• Do not put any other cooking pans in the appliance.
• If a lot of smoke is escaping from the air vent during operation, unplug the unit and do not use.
• Do not move the unit whilst in operation. Allow the appliance to cool down completely before moving.
• Any repairs to the product must be carried out by a qualified electrical person only.
• Do not disassemble the unit on your own or replace any parts.
• If the power cord is damaged, do not use.
• Keep the unit out of reach of children during use or when stored.
• Keep away from the air outlet or where heat or steam is being released.
• Make sure the appliance is always clean prior to cooking.
• It is normal for some smoke to escape from the unit when heating for the first time. This should subside after few minutes of use.
• For cleaning, please refer to “CLEANING AND STORAGE" section.

WARNING: To prevent risk of severe personal injury and/or property damage, use extreme caution when cooking.

CAUTION!

• Do not cover the air inlet and outlet opening while the appliance is operating.
• Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Know Your Air Fryer

Diagram showing the Anko Air Fryer AFD2906U with labeled parts:

• 1. Main unit
• 2. Air inlet
• 3. Hot air outlet
• 4. Control panel
• 5. Pan 1
• 6. Pan 2
• 7. Drip tray

IMPORTANT! Please make sure that your appliance is received with the right components shown above. Check everything carefully before use. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not use. Return the product to respective Customer Service Centre.

Introduction

The air fryer provides an easy and healthier way of cooking your favorite foods. By applying rapid air circulation from all directions, it is able to cook a variety of dishes without adding any oil or cook with mist of oil.

Before First Use

Note: When using the appliance for the first time, carefully remove all internal and external packaging, protective film and accessories.

• Clean the main unit with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry with a soft dry cloth. WARNING! Do not immerse the main unit in water or any other liquids to clean.
• Wash the accessories with soapy water. Dry all components thoroughly before use. WARNING! This is an oil-free fryer that works on hot air. Do not fill with oil, frying fat or any other liquid. If these instructions are not followed this may cause Fire and/or personal injury.

How to Use the Control Panel

Diagram of the control panel with digital displays and buttons:

• 1. Power Button: Once the appliance is plugged in, the Power Button will light up and the appliance is in standby mode. Touch the power button, it shows ON and pan 1 and 2 on the control panel. Touch the power button at any time during the cooking process, the control panel will switch OFF immediately and the appliance will shut down at the same time.
• 2. Pan Buttons: Touch pan 1 or 2 to light up the control panel for setting.
• 3. Preset Functions: The preset functions will help you to start cooking efficiently. Select any of the icons, this will automatically set the Time and Temperature to a default setting for the selected food type. You can override the default presets with time and temperature buttons. The chosen icon will keep blinking until the cooking process has started.

The preset settings are as follows:

Note: Use the below table for reference only. Actual cooking time and temperature may have to be adjusted depending on the food quantity or size.

• 4. Time Setting Buttons: Use the time control button for the cooking time of the corresponding pan setting. Time control buttons enable you to select exact cooking time by minute. You can increase or decrease time by 1 minute from 1 minute to 60 minutes. You can touch the time setting buttons to set the time before or during cooking. Press and hold the time setting buttons for faster running of the time.
• 5. Temperature Setting Buttons: Use the temperature control button for the cooking temperature of the corresponding pan setting. Temperature control buttons enable you to raise or lower cooking temperature by 5°C starting from 80°C to 200°C under normal operating conditions, and 40°C to 70°C under preset function on defrost. You can touch the temperature setting buttons to set the temperature before or during cooking. Press and hold the temperature setting buttons for faster increments of the temperature.
• 6. Digital Display: The Digital Display shows the time and temperature in alternate turns. It shows set time and temperature during setting and the remaining time and cooking temperature during cooking. Check the correct time and temperature for the corresponding pan.
• 7. Start Buttons: Touch the start buttons to start cooking. Use the correct start button for the corresponding pan.
• 8. Stop Buttons: Touch the stop buttons to stop cooking at any time during cooking process. Use the correct stop button for the corresponding pan.

Introduction

The air fryer provides an easy and healthier way of cooking your favorite foods. By applying rapid air circulation from all directions, it is able to cook a variety of dishes without adding any oil or adding just a little oil to specific ingredients in the table shown in this booklet.

Before Using Air Fryer

1. Remove all the packing materials including any in the pan.
2. Slide out the pans, take out the drip trays by straightly pulling up. Clean pans and drip trays with a non-abrasive sponge, with hot water and dish washing liquid. Rinse with clean water and set aside to dry.
3. Wipe clean the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
4. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, flat and heat resistant surface.

IMPORTANT! Place the appliance on a heat-resistant surface only. Not recommended to use directly on laminated / vinyl bench top. To prevent heat damage to surface underneath, placing the air fryer on an insulated heat pad is recommended.

Cooking with Your Air Fryer

1. Connect the supply cord plug into a mains power outlet socket. The appliance is now in standby mode.
2. Place the ingredients into the pans. Do not fill more than 2kg food in each basket.
3. Slide the pans back into the appliance. CAUTION! Do not touch the pans during use or immediately after use, as the pans get very hot during and after cooking. Only hold by the handle.
4. Touch the power button. Select the pan to set the cooking process.
5. Select a preset function or set the time and temperature manually for the pans one by one. Then touch the start buttons to start cooking.
6. For cooking of some ingredients, it may require turning the contents in the basket or adding small quantity of oil in the cooking ingredients during the cooking process to ensure even cooking and avoid charring of ingredients positioned at the top of the basket. When this is needed, you can pull out the pan. The appliance will stop heating automatically. After turning or adding oil, place the pan back into the appliance to resume cooking.
7. NOTE: You may slide out the pan to check at any time during the cooking process. The appliance will pause when the pan is taken out or powered off. The appliance will continue the cooking process if the pan is slid in and it will power on again.
8. You can reset the time and temperature setting during the cooking process if required.
9. When you hear the "beep-beep" sound, the set time is elapsed, and the cooking cycle is completed. The appliance is now in standby mode.
10. Check if the ingredients are cooked to your satisfaction. If not, set the timer for a few more minutes until the ingredients are cooked to your satisfaction.
11. Remove the pan from the appliance. Only hold by the handle as other surfaces will be hot. Place the pan on a flat, firm, and heat-resistant surface. During the cooking process, oil from food will drip and be collected on the bottom of the pan. This can be cleaned at the end of the cooking process when the pan cools down.
12. After using your appliance, remove the plug from the wall socket immediately and allow the appliance to cool down completely.

CAUTION! Beware of escaping steam from the pan, as there is a danger of scalding. Do not turn the pan with ingredients upside down when tipping the contents onto a dish. Excess oil may have collected in the pan, it could drip out and cause scalding.

IMPORTANT! NEVER LEAVE THE UNIT UNATTENDED WHEN IN USE.

Tips:

• Smaller ingredients usually require a shorter cooking time than larger ingredients.
• A larger amount of ingredients will require a longer cooking time.
• Turning smaller ingredients halfway during the cooking process will provide better cooking results and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• To remove large individual or delicate ingredients from the basket, do not tip them out. Pick them up with a pair of tongs.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the fryer.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the air fryer pan if you want to bake a cake/quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
• You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.
• For best results with home-made chips, soak the cut chips in water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Dry on kitchen paper and toss in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil (or lightly spray with olive oil spray) until the chips are coated.
• For a crispy home-made coating, mix fine breadcrumbs with a tablespoon of olive oil.
• Pre-packed snacks like bread crumbed fish or chicken drumsticks only need to be coated lightly with olive oil.

Settings

To assist with selection of cooking times and maximum basket volumes for specific ingredients, refer to the COOKING MANUAL section below.

NOTE: Please keep in mind that the cooking manual is indicative and for your reference only. Variation in size, shapes and brands may require an increase or decrease of cooking time and temperature setting to achieve the desired and best cooking outcome. This type of heating technology reheats the air inside the appliance instantly, so pulling the pan briefly out of the appliance to toss/turn ingredients during cooking will barely disturb the process.

COOKING MANUAL

Troubleshooting

Cleaning and Storage

1. Remove the supply cord plug from mains power outlet socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning. Clean it after every use. NOTE: Remove the pan to let the air fryer cool down faster. CAUTION! Do not immerse the housing of the appliance in water or any other liquids when cleaning.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces.
3. Do not use harsh abrasives, sharp objects, caustic cleaners or oven cleaners when cleaning this appliance.
4. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist soft cloth.
5. Clean the pan and drip tray with hot water and use a non-abrasive sponge with dish-washing liquid. The pan and drip tray are dishwasher safe. Tip: If dirt is stuck to the drip tray or the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot water and some dish-washing liquid. Leave it in the pan to soak for about 10 minutes.
6. Clean the inside of the appliance with a slightly dampened cloth and polish it with a soft dry cloth.
7. If required, lightly brush the heating element to remove any attached food residue.
8. Make sure all parts are clean and dry before storing or using it again.
9. Store the air fryer in a safe, cool, dry place. Do not place any objects on top of the air fryer during storage as this may damage the appliance. Keep it away from children.

Technical Specification

• Voltage: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
• Power: 1700W

12 Month Warranty

Thank you for your purchase.

Your new product is warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.

We will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair (where possible) or exchange (availability dependent) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. The business will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre as listed below, for the entity you purchased this product from, for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expense incurred in returning this product can be addressed to the respective Customer Service Centre.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Contact for Kmart purchases

Kmart Australia Ltd.
C/- Customer Service Centre
690 Springvale Road,
Mulgrave Vic 3170
Customer Service: 1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995 (New Zealand) or via Customer Help at kmart.com.au

Contact for Target purchases

Target Australia Pty Ltd
C/- Customer Service Centre
2 Kendall Street, Williams Landing,
Vic, 3027
Customer Service: 1300 753 567 or via Customer Help at target.com.au/help/contact-us