Russell Hobbs 5L Brooklyn Air Fryer: Instructions, Warranty, and Recipes

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs 5L Brooklyn Air Fryer. Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability. Before using the air fryer for the first time, please read this instruction booklet carefully and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you pass on the air fryer.

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

Product Overview

• 1. Air Fryer Body
• 2. Carry Handle
• 3. Digital Touchscreen & Display
• 4. Bowl Handle
• 5. Bowl
• 6. Basket
• 7. Lock cover (with unlock button, underneath)

⚠️ Caution: Hot surface

Important Safeguards

1. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the air fryer body in water or any liquid. ??
2. Do not use it in a bathroom or near any source of water. ??
3. Do not use outdoors.
4. 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 instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5. This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do NOT play with this appliance.
6. Always follow the instructions when using this appliance.
7. The temperature of accessible surfaces/parts may become very hot when the appliance is operating and may remain hot for some time after the appliance has been switched off.
8. To avoid the possibility of scalding, keep clear of steam escaping around the door area.
9. CAUTION: Do not touch any internal surfaces until the air fryer has fully cooled.
10. CAUTION: Do not operate on an inclined plane. Place the air fryer on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface and out of reach of children.
11. Route the power cord so it does not overhang, and cannot be caught accidentally.
12. Unplug the air fryer when not in use, before moving and before cleaning. Let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing away.
13. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
14. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned, or been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Service for examination, adjustment, repair or replacement.
15. To disconnect turn timer to 0, turn off the wall power outlet then grasp the plug and remove from wall power socket. Never pull by the cord.
16. Leave a clear space of at least 50mm around the air fryer when in use.
17. Do not cover the air fryer or put anything on top of it while in use.
18. Do not use the air fryer near or below curtains, overhead cupboards or or other combustible materials.
19. Keep the power cord and the air fryer away from hotplates, cook-tops and burners.
20. Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear. Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
21. Do not pour oil or any other liquid into the basket.
22. Do not use accessories or attachments other than those supplied as specifically for use with the air fryer.
23. Do not use the air fryer for any purpose other than that described in these instructions.
24. Do not connect this air fryer to an external timer or remote control system.
25. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected by a residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a 'Safety Switch'. Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verification and fitting if necessary.

This appliance is intended for use in households and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
• farm houses
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
• bed and breakfast type environments

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Operation and Settings

Before First Use

• Remove all packing materials.
• Hand wash the removable parts.
• When using the 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.
• Slide the bowl into the machine until it clicks into place. The appliance will not work unless the bowl is properly inserted.

How It Works

The air fryer uses hot air and radiant heat for cooking. Little to no oil is required. If needed, add oil to the food as a coating, don't pour oil into the basket.

Preparation, Bowl & Basket

• 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 bowl on.

To remove the bowl from the body:

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

To remove the basket from the bowl:

1. Slide the lock cover towards the basket to expose the handle lock button.
2. Press down the lock button to unlock the handle from the bowl.
3. Lift the handle and basket up and out of the bowl.

Digital Touchscreen & Settings

The digital display allows control over various functions.

• ON/OFF (▶️): Setup mode, start and shut off the appliance.
• COOKING MENU SELECTION (list icon): Select auto-cooking or manual mode by navigating through the different 8 setting options (7 auto-cooking + manual).
• 7 AUTO-COOKING SETTINGS (1 displayed at a time): Fries (?), Chops, Prawns (?), Bake (?), Chicken (?), Steak (?), Fish (?).
• COOKING TEMPERATURE (ℹ️): Press button and adjust Cooking Temperature Control using the ➕ or ➖ buttons.
• COOKING TIME (⏱️): Press button and adjust Cooking Time Control using the ➕ or ➖ buttons.
• +/-: Increase/decrease cooking time and/or temperature.
• DISPLAY SCREEN: Time/Temperature Display.

Default Cooking Times and Temperature

Getting Started: Turn On the Air Fryer

1. When first connecting the appliance to a wall power outlet, all digital touchscreen buttons will glow for a few seconds before disappearing. Then only the ON/OFF (▶️) button will glow.
2. Press the ▶️ button to turn on the air fryer. The display screen will show the default cooking temperature/time settings on Manual mode: 200°C and 15 minutes.
3. Select your cooking mode by either: Selecting one of 7 auto-cooking functions, with preset cooking temperature/time, or; Adjusting cooking time/temperature manually.
4. If selecting an auto-cooking function, press the list icon button to navigate between the 7 different functions until the desired one glows.
5. If adjusting cooking time and temperature - whether on manual mode or on auto-cooking mode - press the [temperature ℹ️] or [time ⏱️] button and then the ➕ or ➖ buttons.
6. To shut down the appliance, press and hold the ON/OFF (▶️) button for 3 seconds. Once off, the ▶️ button will continue to glow, indicating the unit is ready to turn on.

How to Navigate Between Functions

Manual mode is the default function when the air fryer is turned on.

• Press the list icon 1 time to select ? function.
• Press the list icon 2 times to select Chops function.
• Press the list icon 3 times to select Prawns ? function.
• Press the list icon 4 times to select Bake ? function.
• Press the list icon 5 times to select Chicken ? function.
• Press the list icon 6 times to select Steak ? function.
• Press the list icon 7 times to select Fish ? function.
• Press the list icon 8 times to return to manual cooking mode, select desired time/temperature if required.

As the selected function glows, press ▶️ to begin cooking.

Preheat - Recommended for Manual Mode

1. Insert the plug into a wall power outlet.
2. Adjust to the desired cooking temperature.
3. Adjust the cooking time to 5 minutes. The display screen will show 05 MIN.
4. Press ▶️ to start preheating the air fryer.
5. The cooking time and temperature will be displayed alternatively (respectively 3 and 7 seconds) during preheating/cooking cycle.
6. When the timer returns to zero, the air fryer beeps 5 times and will switch off.

Cooking - In Use

1. 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.
2. Insert the basket into the bowl, ensuring it clicks to lock into place and slide the lock cover back, ensuring the unlock button is covered.
3. Slide the bowl/basket back into the air fryer body, ensuring it clicks into place and sits flush with the shape of the air fryer body.
4. Select cooking settings - via either auto-cooking mode or manual mode: Select one of the 7 auto cooking functions or; Manually adjust both cooking time and temperature by pressing the ℹ️ or ⏱️ buttons, or refer to the recipes & cook times in this booklet to determine the correct settings depending on the food to be cooked.
5. Press ▶️ to begin cooking.
6. To stop the cooking cycle or reset the settings, press ▶️ again.
7. Half way through cooking, remove the bowl, shake it, and/or turn the food over, then place the bowl back into the body to resume the cooking cycle. This ensures the food is evenly cooked and crispy all over.
8. Once the cooking time has elapsed, the timer will beep 5 times and the unit will switch off.
9. Slide the bowl out of the body and check that the food is cooked.
10. Remove the bowl from the body and place it on an insulated mat.
11. Unplug the appliance, once all cooking is complete.

CAUTION: Hot oil from the ingredients may gather at the bottom of the basket. Be careful when removing the basket from the bowl.

CAUTION: DO NOT push the unlock button while carrying the handle – this will cause the bowl to unlock which will likely drop and may cause damage to the bowl.

NOTES:

• The air fryer will switch off when you remove the bowl.
• The air fryer will switch back on when you replace the bowl into the body and will automatically resume the cooking cycle from where it stopped.
• During the last minute of the cooking cycle, ‘00' will be flashing on the display screen, indicating that there is less than 1 minute of cooking remaining.

Care and Maintenance

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning any part, be sure the air fryer is off, unplugged, and cool. It is important that you clean the entire appliance after each use to prevent accumulation of grease and to avoid unpleasant odours.

Bowl & Basket

1. Wash the bowl and basket in warm to hot soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
2. If any food is stuck between the gaps in the basket, soak in warm to hot soapy water for 1 hour before cleaning. Use a sponge or soft cleaning brush to remove stains. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Roughly wipe the interior of the body to remove any crumb of residue, but NOT the heating elements at the top.
4. When the device is cool enough to touch safely, grab the handle of the bowl at the base front of the air fryer and pull out of the body.
5. Remove the basket from the bowl.
6. Dispose of crumbs, wipe both the bowl and basket with a damp cloth before hand washing them in warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly before placing back in the air fryer body.

Exterior Surfaces

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

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

NOTE: Allow all parts and surfaces to dry thoroughly before using the appliance again.

Cooking Guide & Food Safety

NOTE: These cooking times are intended as a guide only.

• Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) until the juices run clear. Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
• When cooking pre-packed foods, refer to packaging instructions.

Potatoes & Fries

Meat & Poultry

Snacks & Others

Baking

Warranty Information

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd provide warranty against defects.

In this warranty:

• Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
• CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
• Goods means the product or equipment accompanied by this warranty.
• Manufacturer, We or us refers to Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd or Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.
• Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer.
• You means the original end-user purchaser.

Key Warranty Terms:

• Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law or the CGA.
• You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for other foreseeable loss or damage.
• Goods are warranted for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase.
• Repair or replacement may be done at the manufacturer's discretion.

Warranty Conditions

• The Goods must be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Warranty does not apply to misuse, abuse, accident, or non-observance of instructions.
• Manufacturer does not accept liability for direct or consequential loss arising from failure to use the Goods according to instructions.
• Exhaustible components are covered only for defects in workmanship or materials.
• Warranty is limited to repair or replacement only.
• Replacement Goods will have a warranty expiring on the same date as the original Goods.
• To claim, retain warranty with receipt/proof of purchase and return Goods to the relevant address by prepaid freight.
• Warranty is void if serial numbers are removed/defaced, or if repaired by unauthorized persons.
• Goods are designed for domestic use only and must be connected to specified electrical voltage.
• Warranty does not cover claiming costs or transport costs.
• Warranty is valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.

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Visit www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty (Australia) or www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty (New Zealand) for product information, hints, tips, recipes, news, and special offers.

For questions, contact Customer Service.

Recipe Book

Homemade Cajun Chips

Serves 4 (as a side)

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Air Fryer Function: FRIES ?

Ingredients:

• 600g Sebago or Red Delight potatoes, peeled
• 1 tbsp Self Raising flour
• 1 tsp Cajun spice mix
• 1 tsp salt flakes
• 2 tsp canola oil

Method:

1. Cut potatoes into 1.5cm thick slices, then 1.5cm thick chips. Boil for 5 minutes in cold water. Drain and pat dry.
2. Combine flour, Cajun spice, and salt. Toss chips in oil, then coat in flour mixture. Add half the chips to the Air Fryer basket in an even layer.
3. Turn on the air fryer, select FRIES function. Cook for 12-13 minutes, shaking occasionally. Repeat with remaining chips.

Whole Peri-Peri Chicken

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Air Fryer Function: CHICKEN ?

Ingredients:

Peri Peri Marinade:

• 3 red banana chilies
• 1 clove garlic, peeled & chopped
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt flakes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Cracked black pepper, to taste

1 - 1.5kg free-range chicken

Method:

1. Cut chilies, remove seeds. Blend with other marinade ingredients to form a paste.
2. Clean chicken, pat dry, rub with marinade. Place breast-side up in basket. Select CHICKEN function, cook for 20 minutes.
3. Turn chicken over (breast-side down). Select CHICKEN function again, cook for another 20 minutes.

TIP: Serve with buttered corncobs, cooked in your Russell Hobbs Air Fryer.

Buttermilk Airfried Chicken

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Air Fryer Function: CHICKEN ?

Ingredients:

• 1kg bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• 1 ½ cups Self Raising Flour
• 2 tsp salt flakes
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper
• Oil spray

Method:

1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
2. Combine flour, salt, pepper. Add a little buttermilk to clump. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
3. Spray chicken with oil spray, sprinkle with salt. Arrange in a single layer. Cook in two batches if needed. Select CHICKEN function, increase time to 30 minutes. Cook until crispy and golden brown.

Delicious served with Cajun chips.

Soy-Glazed Steak with Crispy Sesame Broccoli

Serves 2

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: (Not specified, inferred from steps)

Air Fryer Function: STEAK ?

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp canola oil
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 clove garlic, peeled & finely chopped
• 2 x 200g porterhouse (sirloin) steaks
• 200g broccoli, cut into flowerets
• 2 tsp sesame oil

Method:

1. Combine soy sauce, oil, honey, and garlic. Add steaks and marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Place marinated steaks in basket. Select STEAK function. Cook at 200°C: 10 mins for medium rare, 12 mins for medium, 2-3 mins more for medium to well done.
3. Transfer steaks to rest. Toss broccoli in sesame oil. Add to basket, cook at 200°C for 2-3 minutes until crispy.

Tonkatsu Pork Chops

Serves 2

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 22 minutes

Air Fryer Function: CHOPS

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp plain flour
• Salt flakes & pepper, to taste
• 2 x 300g pork loin chops
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
• Oil spray
• Tonkatsu sauce

Method:

1. Combine flour and seasoning. Dust chops, dip in beaten egg, then breadcrumbs. Ensure fully coated.
2. Spray chops with oil. Place in basket. Select CHOPS function, cook at 180°C for 22 minutes, or until golden brown.

TIP: For extra crispy coating, toast breadcrumbs in a frying pan with oil until golden brown, then proceed with step 1.

Juicy Fish Burgers

Serves 2

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Air Fryer Function: FISH ?

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup plain flour
• Salt flakes & pepper, to taste
• 400g firm white fish fillets
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Oil spray

TO SERVE:

• 2 x burger buns, toasted
• Tartare sauce & crisp lettuce leaves

Method:

1. Combine flour, salt, pepper. Coat fish in flour, dip in egg, then breadcrumbs.
2. Spray crumbed fillets with oil spray. Place in basket. Select FISH function, cook at 175°C for 15 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
3. Serve on toasted burger buns with tartare sauce and lettuce.

Thai-Style Crispy Fish

Serves 2

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Air Fryer Function: FISH ?

Ingredients:

• 400g whole snapper, cleaned & scaled
• 2 tsp rice flour
• Oil spray

Dipping Sauce:

• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 tsp sugar
• 1 red birdseye chili, finely chopped
• ½ clove garlic, finely chopped

Chopped spring onion, coriander leaves & peanuts, to serve

Coconut rice, to serve

Method:

1. Lightly dust snapper with rice flour. Spray with oil. Place in basket. Select FISH function, cook at 175°C for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, combine dipping sauce ingredients.
3. Transfer fish to a plate. Top with spring onion, coriander, peanuts. Serve with coconut rice and dipping sauce.

TIPS: For extra crispy fish, increase temperature to 200°C.

Sichuan Pepper Prawns

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Air Fryer Function: PRAWNS ?

Ingredients:

• 500g peeled green prawns
• ¼ cup Chinese rice wine
• ¼ cup corn flour
• ¼ cup plain flour
• 1 tsp Sichuan salt & pepper
• Oil spray

Chopped red chili & lime wedges, to serve

Method:

1. Marinate prawns in rice wine for 20 minutes. Combine flours, salt, and pepper.
2. Select PRAWN function, preheat for 5 minutes. Dust half the marinated prawns with flour mixture. Transfer to basket, spray with oil. Cook for 10 minutes.
3. Remove prawns when light, crisp, and cooked through.
4. Repeat with remaining prawns. Serve with chili and lime.

Honey & Oat Muesli Slice

Serves 8

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Air Fryer Function: BAKE ?

Ingredients:

• 125g unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup plain flour
• 2/3 cup dried fruit, chopped nuts & seeds *
• 1/3 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation:

1. Line air fryer basket with 2 layers of foil, extending up sides.
2. Melt butter, honey, vanilla in a saucepan. Bring to boil, remove from heat, stir in bicarbonate of soda. Stir as mixture foams, set aside to cool.
3. Once cooled, add remaining ingredients and stir. Pour mixture into basket, smooth top. Lock basket, set to BAKE function. Cook at 155°C for 30 minutes, or until deep golden brown and cooked through.
4. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 8 pieces.

*Use dried fruit such as raisins, sultanas, dates or apricots; nuts like almonds, pecans, macadamias and seeds including pepitas, sunflower seeds, sesame and linseeds.

Vegetable Samosa

Makes 24

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Air Fryer Function: Manual cooking time/temperature settings

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 brown onion, peeled & diced
• 350g brushed potatoes, peeled & diced
• 2 tsp Indian curry powder
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 1/3 cup coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
• 3 sheets puff pastry

Mint yoghurt, to serve

Preparation:

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Add onion, cook until soft (approx. 3 mins). Add potatoes, curry powder, cumin seeds, water. Cover and cook 12-15 mins until potatoes are tender.
2. Remove from heat, stir in peas and coriander (if using). Mash veggies slightly. Set aside to cool.
3. Cut each pastry sheet into quarters, then diagonally in half to make 24 triangles.
4. Add 1 tbsp veggie filling to the center of a pastry triangle. Brush edges with water, bring one corner over to meet the other. Use a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
5. Brush samosas with remaining oil. Set air fryer to 200°C, timer for 10 minutes. Cook in 3 batches (8 samosas at a time) until flakey and golden brown.