Russell Hobbs 27160 Rapid Digital Air Fryer

Read the instructions, keep them safe, and pass them on if you pass the appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.

Important Safeguards

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8 years.
• Do not connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system.
• Do not use the appliance near or below combustible materials (e.g. curtains).
• The surfaces of the appliance will get hot. [Hot Surface Warning] ?
• Do not immerse in any liquid. ?
• If the cable is damaged, return the appliance to avoid hazard.
• Do not use accessories or attachments other than those supplied.
• Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
• Do not operate the appliance if it's damaged or malfunctions.
• Do not use anything metal or sharp, as this will damage the non-stick surfaces.
• Keep clear of the vent at the rear of the appliance – hot air will come from it.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Parts

1. Touch controls and display
2. Body
3. Crisping plate
4. Basket
5. Handle

Before Using for the First Time

• Handwash the removable parts, rinse, and dry.
• When using your air fryer for the first time, you may notice smoke or a slight odour for the first few minutes of cooking. This is normal. Ensure the room is well ventilated.

Preparation

• Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
• Leave a space of at least 50mm all-round the appliance.
• Have oven gloves (or a tea towel) on hand, use heat-resistant plastic tongs and a heat-resistant mat or dinner plate to rest the basket on.
• Note: Do not use metal tongs as it may scratch the coating. Russell Hobbs recommends using only heat-resistant plastic or silicon-coated tongs.

Assembly and Operation

Your air fryer may be shipped with the handle detached from the basket. If required, remove the basket and attach the handle by sliding it downwards into the opening until it clicks into place. Make sure that the handle is locked into place before use. Once fitted, the handle cannot be removed.

To remove the basket from the body:

1. Hold the top of the body.
2. Grip the basket handle with the other hand.
3. Slide the basket out of the body.
4. Rest the basket on a heat-resistant mat.

To adjust the crisping plate:

The crisping plate can be adjusted to a high or low position to allow food to be positioned closer to or further from the element during cooking.

• There are supports inside the basket (refer to diagram).
• For the low position, place the crisping plate on the bottom of the basket.
• For the high position, place the crisping plate on the supports inside the basket.

Digital Touchscreen Controls:

Preset Functions

Your air fryer has the following cooking functions. You can adjust the default cooking times and temperatures as desired.

Adjusting the Cooking Time or the Temperature

1. Once you have selected the desired cooking mode, tap the [Temperature Adjust Icon] ?️ icon and then tap the [Adjust Icon] ⬆️ and [Adjust Icon] ⬇️ icons to increase or decrease the cooking temperature as desired.
2. To adjust the cooking time, tap the [Time Adjust Icon] ⏱️ icon and then tap the [Adjust Icon] ⬆️ and [Adjust Icon] ⬇️ icons to increase or decrease the cooking time as desired.

Using Your Air Fryer

Your air fryer uses hot air and radiant heat for cooking.

Preheating:

1. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
2. Tap the [Power Icon] ▶️ to start the preheating cycle.
3. When the cooking time reaches zero, your air fryer will beep 5 times and switch off.

Cooking:

1. Place the crisping plate inside the basket.
2. Place desired food into the cooking basket. Do not overfill the basket, to leave space for the hot air to circulate between pieces of food.
3. Slide the basket back into the air fryer body, ensuring it clicks into place and sits flush within your air fryer body. Your air fryer will not work unless the basket is properly inserted.
4. Once the basket has been correctly inserted, the control panel will be illuminated.
5. Tap the [Power Icon] ▶️. Your air fryer will show a default cooking time of 15 minutes and a default temperature of 190°C.
6. Select the desired preset function.
7. Make any adjustments to the cooking time or temperature as required (see Adjusting the Cooking Time or Temperature).
8. Tap the [Power Icon] ▶️ to start cooking.

• To stop cooking at any time, tap the [Power Icon] ▶️.
• Once the cooking time has elapsed, the timer will beep 5 times and the unit will switch off.
• Slide the basket out of the body and check that the food is cooked.
• Place the basket on an insulated mat.

Notes:

• To remove food from the basket, Russell Hobbs recommends using tongs. Tipping the basket upside down is not recommended as oil residue will drip out.

Cooking Times and Food Safety

To be used purely as a guide:

• Check food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt, cook it a bit more.
• Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) until the juices run clear.
• Cook fish until the flesh is opaque throughout.
• When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.

Frozen Food Cooking Times:

NOTE: High fat foods (e.g. pork) may create smoke. This is normal as oil residue is cooked at a high temperature. Reducing temperature may decrease the effect of smoke.

Care and Maintenance

• Unplug the appliance.
• Leave everything to cool down.

Basket and Crisping Plate:

1. Once the air fryer has cooled, remove the basket from the air fryer body for cleaning.
2. Wipe the interior of the body to remove any crumb or residue, but DO NOT wipe the heating elements located at the top.
3. Remove the crisping plate from the basket.
4. Dispose of food residue and oils, and wipe both the crisping plate and basket with a damp cloth before hand washing them in warm to hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly before placing back in the air fryer body.
5. The basket and crisping tray can also be washed in a dishwasher.

Exterior Surfaces:

• Clean the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry thoroughly.

Recycling

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols [Recycling Symbol] ♻️ must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

Service

If you contact Customer Service, please have the Model Number (27160) to hand. The product is not user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it's still not working, consult your retailer.

If the problem persists, contact Customer Service for technical advice. If advised to return the product, pack it carefully, include your name, address, day phone number, and a description of the issue. If under guarantee, state where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase.

Send returns to:

Customer Service
Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd
Fir Street, Failsworth
Manchester M35 0HS

Email: support@russellhobbs.com

Telephone: 0345 658 9700 (local rate number)

If you purchased the product within the last 6 months, please contact the retailer first regarding warranty matters.

Guarantee

Defects affecting product functionality within the guarantee period will be corrected by replacement or repair at Russell Hobbs' option, provided the product is used and maintained according to the instructions. Statutory rights are not affected.

This warranty is not valid where it contradicts U.S. and other applicable laws, or where prohibited by economic sanctions, export control laws, embargos, or other restrictive trade measures enforced by the United States or other applicable jurisdictions. This includes warranty claims implicating parties from or located in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region.

Guarantee period: 2 years from first retail purchase.

To claim an extra 1-year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of purchase at: uk.russellhobbs.com/product-registration

Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacement/Spare parts are excluded and covered by a 1-year warranty. Examples include filters, removable grill plates, drip trays/crumb trays etc.

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