IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
- Read all instructions.
- Do not touch hot surfaces.
- For protection against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or socket in water or other liquids.
- WARNING: This appliance contains a heating function. All surfaces, not just functional surfaces, can develop a high temperature. As the temperature perceived by different people varies, this appliance should be used with CAUTION. The appliance must only be handled by the designated handles and gripping surfaces, and heat protection such as gloves or similar should be used. Other surfaces than the designated gripping surfaces must be allowed sufficient time to cool down before touching.
- Unplug the appliance from the socket when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool down before attaching or removing parts.
- If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons to avoid a hazard.
- The use of accessories not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter and do not touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burners or in a heated oven.
- Extreme caution must be exercised when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- Always plug the appliance into the device first and then the plug into the socket. To switch off the appliance, turn any control to "OFF" and then pull the plug from the socket.
- Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
- This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting hazards.
- Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children under 8 years.
- This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
- This appliance is not intended for use in households and similar applications, such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- Farmhouses;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- Bed & Breakfast type environments.
DANGER
- Never immerse the housing containing the electrical components and heating elements in water, nor rinse it under the tap.
- Do not allow water or other liquids to enter the appliance to avoid electric shock.
- Always place the ingredients to be fried on the grill rack so that they do not come into contact with the heating elements.
- Do not cover the air inlet and air outlet while the appliance is in operation.
- Do not fill the pot with oil, as this can lead to a fire hazard.
- Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is in operation.
WARNING
- Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance matches the local mains voltage.
- Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or other parts are damaged.
- Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
- Do not connect the appliance with wet hands and do not operate the control panel with wet hands.
- Do not place the appliance against a wall or other appliances. Leave at least 10 cm of clearance on the back and sides and at least 10 cm above the appliance.
- Do not place any objects on the appliance.
- Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those described in this manual.
- Do not leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
- During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and the air outlet openings. Also be aware of the hot steam and air when removing the pot from the appliance.
- All accessible surfaces can become hot during use (Fig. 2).
- Unplug the power cord immediately if you see dark smoke coming from the appliance. Wait until the smoke development stops before removing the pot from the appliance.
CAUTION
- Ensure that the appliance is placed on a horizontal, level, and stable surface.
- If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes, or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user manual, the warranty will be void and we can disclaim any liability for damages caused.
- Always unplug the appliance when you are not using it.
- The appliance must cool down for about 30 minutes to be operated or cleaned safely.
TECHNICAL DATA
| Model No. | ZHAF-650AUP (B30202AX1) |
| Power Supply | 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 1600 W |
| Outer Pot Capacity | 6.5 L |
| Temperature Setting Range | 80-200°C |
| Time Setting | 1-60 Min. |
Changes to technical data and design are possible without prior notice.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Fig.1: Diagram showing the air fryer components from different angles.
Fig.2: Warning symbols. The first symbol is a general warning (triangle with exclamation mark), indicating potential hazards. The second symbol indicates hot surfaces (wavy lines).
Components:
- Upper casing
- Grill rack
- Handle
- Pot casing
- Main body
- Pot
- Air outlet
- Power cord
- Viewing window
BEFORE FIRST USE
- Remove all packaging materials.
- Remove all stickers or labels from the appliance.
- Clean the grill rack and the pot thoroughly with hot water, some dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
- Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. This is an oil-free fryer that works with hot air. Do not fill the pot directly with oil or frying fat.
Note: During the first heating of the fryer, there may be slight smoke or odor development. This is normal for many heating appliances and does not affect the safety of your appliance.
PREPARATION FOR USE
- Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface.
- Do not place the appliance on a non-heat-resistant surface.
- Place the grill rack in the pot.
- Do not fill the pot with oil or other liquids.
- Do not place any objects on the appliance, as this will interrupt the airflow and affect the hot air frying result.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Plug the appliance into a grounded socket.
- Carefully remove the pot from the fryer.
- Place the ingredients on the grill rack.
- Slide the pot back into the fryer.
- Ensure the guides in the fryer housing are carefully aligned. Never use the pot without the grill rack.
- Caution! Do not touch the pot during and for some time after use, as it gets very hot. Hold the pot only by the handle.
- Determine the required cooking time for the ingredients (see "Settings" section for reference).
- Some ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the cooking time (see "Settings" section). To shake the ingredients, pull the pot out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the pot back into the fryer.
- When you hear the timer buzzer, the set cooking time has elapsed. Pull the pot out of the appliance.
Tips: During use, you can adjust the temperature and time to your taste. Your setting will be maintained for about 1 minute after removing the pot.
- Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not yet ready, simply slide the pot back into the appliance and set the timer for a few more minutes.
- To remove ingredients (e.g., French fries), remove the pot from the fryer and place it on a heat-resistant surface. Do not turn the pot upside down while the grill rack is still in it, as excess oil collected at the bottom may drip onto the ingredients. The pot and ingredients are hot. Depending on the type of ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pot.
- When a batch of ingredients is ready, the fryer is immediately ready for preparing another batch.
CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS
Power Button: When the pot is correctly placed in the main housing, the power indicator lights up. Press the power button, all indicator lights will illuminate, and the power button and DIY button will flash. The display will show the default setting of 200°C, 15 min. During cooking, you can touch this button to control pausing and resuming cooking. Pressing the power button for 3 seconds will turn off the appliance, and "OFF" will be displayed. The fan will turn off after a 15-second delay when the "OFF" lamp goes out, and the appliance will completely shut down. If no operation occurs after a single press of the power button, all indicators except the power indicator will turn off after 60 seconds.
Preheat Button
- First press the Menu button and then the Preheat button; both buttons will flash. Press the Power button to start the appliance.
- The Power button, Menu button, and Preheat button will light up, and other indicators will be off. The buzzer will give a short beep, "PRE" will appear on the display, and the appliance will start preheating.
- After preheating, "ADD" will flash on the display, the buzzer will beep 5 times, and the appliance will be in pause mode. After removing and reinserting the pot, the appliance will enter "Cooking mode".
- If no operation occurs 20 minutes after preheating, or if the pot is removed for more than 20 minutes, the appliance will return to standby mode.
SETTINGS
The table below helps you select basic settings for ingredients. Note: These settings are only guidelines. As ingredients vary in origin, size, shape, and brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients. Thanks to Rapid-Air Technology, the air in the appliance is immediately reheated, and briefly removing the pot during hot air frying hardly disrupts the process.
Tips
- A. Smaller ingredients generally require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ingredients.
- B. A larger quantity of ingredients requires a slightly longer cooking time, while a smaller quantity requires a slightly shorter cooking time.
- C. Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the cooking time optimizes the end result and helps ensure ingredients are not fried unevenly.
- D. Add a little oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer within minutes after adding the oil.
- E. Do not prepare extremely fatty ingredients like sausages in the air fryer.
- F. Snacks that can be prepared in the oven can also be prepared in the fryer.
- G. The optimal amount for preparing crispy French fries is 500 grams.
- H. With pre-made dough, you can quickly and easily prepare filled snacks. Pre-made dough also requires a shorter cooking time than homemade dough.
- I. Place a baking dish or casserole dish in the fryer if you want to bake a cake or quiche, or if you want to fry delicate or filled ingredients.
- J. You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 150°C for up to 10 minutes.
Cooking Guide Table
| Ingredients | Min-Max Amount (g) | Time (min) | Temperature (°C) | Shake |
| Frozen French Fries | 400-800 | 17 | 200 | Shake |
| Chicken Drumsticks | 600-800 | 25 | 180 | Shake |
| Pizza | 6in-8in | 19 | 170 | |
| Fish | 500-800 | 17 | 200 | Shake |
| Shrimp | 400-800 | 19 | 180 | Shake |
| Steak | 100-200 | 15 | 200 | Shake |
| Vegetables | 400-600 | 17 | 160 | |
| Cake | 120-250 | 12 | 160 | |
| Grilling | 100-200 | 15 | 200 | Shake |
| Defrost | 5 | 80 | ||
| Bacon | 100-200 | 11 | 200 | Shake |
Note: Add 3 minutes to the cooking time when you start frying while the fryer is cold.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Clean the appliance after each use.
The pot and the non-stick grill rack: Do not use metal kitchen utensils or scouring agents for cleaning, as this can damage the non-stick coating.
- Unplug the appliance from the socket and let it cool down.
- Note: Remove the pot to allow the fryer to cool down faster.
- Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
- Clean the pot and the grill rack with hot water, some dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge. You can use a degreasing liquid to remove stubborn dirt.
Tip: If dirt is stuck on the grill rack or the bottom of the pot, fill the pot with hot water and some dish soap. Place the rack in the pot and let the pot and rack soak 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 food residue.
STORAGE
- Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
- Ensure all parts are clean and dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible Causes | Solutions |
| The air fryer does not function | The appliance is not plugged in. | Plug the power cord into a grounded socket and ensure the power indicator is lit. |
| You have not set the timer. | Set the timer to the desired cooking time to switch on the appliance. | |
| Ingredients in the air fryer are not ready. | The quantity of ingredients is too large. | Place smaller quantities of ingredients in the pot. Smaller batches will fry more evenly. |
| The set temperature is too low. | Set the temperature to the desired setting (see "Settings" section). | |
| The preparation time is too short. | Set the timer to the desired cooking time (see "Settings" section). | |
| Ingredients are fried unevenly in the air fryer. | Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the cooking time. | Ingredients that are layered or lying crosswise (e.g., French fries) must be shaken halfway through the cooking time. See "Settings" section. |
| Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the air fryer. | You have used a type of snack intended for preparation in a conventional fryer. | Use oven snacks or lightly coat the snacks with oil to make them crispier. |
| I cannot slide the pan into the appliance correctly. | The rack is not inserted correctly into the pot. | Push the rack down into the pot until it cannot go down any further. |
| White smoke comes from the appliance. | Too many ingredients in the pot. | The food ingredients should not exceed the maximum position. |
| You are preparing fatty ingredients. | When frying fatty ingredients in the air fryer, a large amount of oil will be released into the pot. The oil will produce white smoke, and the pot may heat up more than usual. This does not affect the appliance or the end result. | |
| The pot still contains grease residue from previous use. | White smoke is caused by heating fat in the pot. Ensure you clean the pot thoroughly after each use. | |
| Fresh French fries are fried unevenly in the air fryer. | You have not rinsed the potato sticks properly before frying. | Rinse the potato sticks well to remove starch from the outside of the sticks. |
| Fresh French fries are not crispy when they come out of the fryer. | The crispiness of French fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the French fries. | Ensure you dry the potato sticks well before adding oil. Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier result. Add a little more oil for a crispier result. |
DISPOSAL
Correct Disposal of this Product
This marking ♻️ indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household waste throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your old appliance, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can ensure the product is recycled in an environmentally sound manner.
WARRANTY: TWO YEARS
Manufacturer Information
ITALIA MARKET SRL
VIA DELLE INDUSTRIE, 9/1 20883 MEZZAGO(MB), ITALIA
P.IVA: IT10502730962
Website: http://www.aigostar.com
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