Tefal Easy Fry Silence Smart & Silent Air Fryer 5L

Discover Your Easy Fry Silence

The Tefal Easy Fry Silence is a smart and silent air fryer with a 5-liter capacity, designed to provide efficient and quiet cooking for a variety of dishes.

Diagram Description: The appliance features a Silent Ventilation Stack, a Built-in Display, a Navigation and Validation Knob, and a Digital Control Panel. It also includes a Drawer with a Handle, a Detachable Front, a Removable Grid, and an included Storage Lid.

Getting Started

Clean Your Appliance Before Using It For The First Time

Before first use, remove all packaging material and stickers. Read the safety instructions and manual carefully and keep them in a safe place.

Step 1: The Appliance

Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.

Step 2: The Screen

Clean the screen with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use a sponge scraper to avoid scratching the screen.

Step 3: The Drawer, Grid, and Storage Lid

To clean these parts, you can place them in the dishwasher or clean them with hot water, washing-up liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. Warning: Do not remove the silicon pads of the grid.

Detachable Front and Storage Lid

The new EASY CLEAN & STORE system allows easy separation of the drawer's front panel for cleaning and space-saving storage. The included lid can be used to store leftovers.

How to Remove/Replace the Front Panel

To remove the front panel: Press the button at the bottom of the drawer and release the hook. To replace: Clip the top of the front into the drawer's hook, then clip the bottom until it clicks.

Using the Storage Lid

Place the storage lid on the drawer to keep your leftovers in the fridge.

Cleaning the Detachable Front Panel

Hand wash the front panel with hot water, washing-up liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. The rest of the drawer and grid can go in the dishwasher. After washing and drying the outer front, follow the replacement procedure.

Let's Get Started!

1. Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from water splashes. 2. Insert the grid at the bottom of the drawer until it reaches the stopper. 3. Do not fill the drawer with oil or any other liquid. 4. Do not put anything on top of the appliance, as this disrupts airflow and affects the hot air frying result.

Important: To prevent overheating, do not place the appliance in a corner or below a wall cupboard. Leave at least 15cm around the appliance for air circulation.

The appliance can cook a wide range of recipes. Cooking times for main foods are in the 'Cooking Guide' section. Online recipes are available to help you learn the appliance.

⚠️ Warning: Run your air fryer empty (without accessories) the first time to eliminate manufacturing residue and new smell. Slight smoke may emanate when first lit.

Starting Up

Plug in your appliance. On your first use, head to the settings:

1. Choose your language using the control knob.
2. Choose your temperature unit (°C or °F).

Interface Controls Description: The control panel includes ON/OFF, Menu, Extra Crisp, Back, Home, Select, and Confirm buttons.

How to Use Your Appliance

1. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical socket.
2. Press the power button ▶️ to switch on the appliance.
3. To begin cooking, select between the automatic cooking mode ('Menu') and manual settings.
4. Carefully remove the drawer and place ingredients inside. Note: Never exceed the maximum amount indicated in the 'Cooking Guide' table, as this could affect the end result.
5. Slide the drawer back into the appliance.
6. For some foods, shaking halfway through cooking is required. When the timer rings, pull the drawer out by the handle and shake. If turning meat, use tongs or a fork. Slide the drawer back; cooking restarts automatically. Excess oil from food collects in the bottom of the bowl.
7. When the cooking time finishes, the appliance rings and stops. Pull the drawer out and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
8. Check if the food is ready. If not, slide the drawer back and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
9. When food is cooked, remove the drawer. Use tongs to lift food out. Caution: Never turn the drawer upside down with the grid. The drawer, grid, and food are very hot after cooking. Handle the drawer by the handle only.
10. The appliance is instantly ready for preparing another batch of food.

Programmes

Take Control: Your Automatic Programmes

With the automatic programmes, you can cook food without worrying about the cooking mode or the cooking time. The appliance provides all the information you need based on the weight and type of ingredients.

The Steps:

1. Select your ingredient category (e.g., Chips, Potatoes, Meat, Fish, Fruit & Vegetables).
2. Select the type of ingredient (e.g., Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Veal).
3. Select the ingredient from the list (e.g., Roast, Chop, Steak, Meatballs, Entrecote).
4. For some ingredients, you will be asked to choose between 'Fresh' or 'Frozen'. For vegetables, choose 'Whole', 'Half', 'Chunks', or 'Slices'. For chips, you can also activate the 'Extra Crisp' option (see page 11).
5. Choose the quantity/number of pieces.
6. Follow the instructions directly on the screen.
7. Start cooking by pressing the control knob. Your appliance will take care of the rest.

Automatic Programmes: Your Ingredients

Categorized lists of ingredients for various programmes:

French Fries

French fries (Fresh/Frozen)

Potatoes Wedges

Potatoes wedges (Fresh/Frozen)

Desserts

Cookies, Muffins, Cake

Meat

Whole chicken, Chicken fillet, Chicken thighs, Chicken wings, Drumsticks, Lamb, Veal (Cutlet, Roast, Chop), Pork (Roast pork, Pork chop), Bacon, Sausages, BBQ ribs

Fish

Breaded fish, Prawns, Salmon fillet, Shell fish, Whole fish

Fruit and Vegetables

Aubergine (Half, Pieces), Broccoli (Whole, Pieces), Brussels sprouts (Whole, Pieces), Courgette (Whole, Pieces), Cauliflower (Whole, Pieces), Pumpkin (Pieces), Onion rings (Fresh, Frozen), Samosa (Fresh, Frozen), Tomato (Whole, Pieces), Spring rolls (Fresh, Frozen), Sweet potatoes (Whole, Pieces), Apple (Whole, Pieces), Carrot (Whole, Pieces), Falafels (Fresh, Frozen), Pineapple (Slices, Pieces), Mushroom (Whole, Pieces), Cheese sticks (Frozen), Pizza (Whole, Pieces), Mini pizza (Frozen)

Sharing Plates

Nuggets (Fresh, Frozen), Fried calamari (Fresh)

Dehydration

1. Select the 'Dehydrate' menu. 2. Place the grid in the drawer and insert food. 3. Adjust temperature and time (1 to 10 hours). 4. Press Start to begin the dehydration process. 5. When the timer sounds, cooking is finished. Remove the drawer and place on a heat-resistant surface. 6. Check readiness; if not, re-insert and set timer for extra minutes. 7. Remove food with tongs.

Yoghurt

Preparation for 8 pots of yoghurts: Add 1L UHT whole milk at room temperature to a bowl. Add one sachet of lactic ferments (2g) and mix well. Fill the jars with the mixture and close with the lid. Note: yoghurts are cooked with lids on. Remove the grid from the drawer and place 4 jars in the bottom. Place the grid on top, then the other 4 jars. Press 'Confirm' to start cooking. Choose 'Firm' or 'Whipped' yoghurts. Caution: After cooking, the drawer, jars, and grid are hot. If yoghurt is too liquid, extend cooking time by 1-2 hours.

How Do I Cook My Chips?

1. Select 'Menu' mode. 2. Select the 'Chips' programme. 3. Choose 'Fresh' or 'Frozen' fries. 4. Select the quantity of fries in the drawer. 5. For the 'Chips' menu, the 'Extra Crisp' mode can be activated or not (see next page for explanation). 6. Insert your fries in the drawer. 7. Press 'Start'. Your appliance will take care of the rest.

Extra Crisp Function

The extra crisp function makes your ingredients even crispier! This mode is active only in Fries mode and manual mode. When activated, the appliance operates at high speed for crispier cooking performance. Note: This mode boosts the fan. It must be activated before cooking.

1. When prompted, select Extra crisp ON and click the centre of the knob to confirm.
2. When activated, it appears in orange on the screen.
3. If necessary, adjust cooking time (see 'Adjusting the cooking time').
4. Place food in the drawer.
5. Press the centre of the control knob to start cooking.

How Do I Cook My Prime Rib?

1. Select 'Menu' mode. 2. Select the 'Meat' programme. 3. Select 'Beef'. 4. Select 'Prime Rib'. 5. Enter the weight of your prime rib. 6. Insert your ingredients. 7. Press 'Start'. The appliance calculates the cooking time and temperature for a perfect result.

Other Programmes

Manual Mode

1. Select your temperature.
2. Select your time.
3. Activate/deactivate Extra Crisp.
4. Insert your ingredients.
5. Start cooking.

Pre-Heat Mode

The preheat function allows you to preheat your appliance. It runs empty at 220°C for 15 minutes, promoting desirable textures and balanced flavours. 1. Press 'Start' to activate pre-heating. 2. The cycle lasts 15 minutes. 3. When the timer rings, the preheating phase is complete. You can then choose your cooking mode: Manual or Automatic. The appliance includes a non-stick grill rack for searing food.

Reheat Mode

You can also use the appliance to reheat foods. 1. Select the 'Reheat' programme. 2. Set the cooking time according to the quantity of food to heat it up completely. The temperature is automatically set to 160°C. 3. Press 'Start'.

Settings

Customise your air fryer. In the settings, you can:

1. Change the language.
2. Select your temperature unit (°C or °F).

Additional Functions

Increase/Reduce Cooking Time & Pause

1. Turn the knob to add time or pause while ingredients are cooking. The screen will display.

2. You have 2 options:

• Click on the remaining time to modify it (add or reduce cooking time).
• Click on 'Pause' to stop cooking. Click 'Start' again to resume.

4. In manual mode only, you can also change the temperature by turning the knob during cooking.

Shake Your Ingredients / Turn Over Your Ingredients

When the timer sounds, you need to shake or flip your ingredients. The screens above will be displayed. If you are not near your appliance, the screen will still be displayed when you return. You can then shake or flip your ingredients. To return to the cooking screen, press the centre of the control knob.

For optimal cooking of your fries, follow the shaking instructions.

End of Cooking and Keeping Warm

At the end of your cooking time, a buzzer sounds. Your meal is ready! If you can't serve it immediately, a keep warm mode is automatically activated for 30 minutes. This mode applies to all menus except fries, potatoes, dehydration, and yoghurt mode.

Stop the Cooking

To stop cooking during a cycle, press HOME or BACK. The following screen will appear: You have 2 options: 'Modify' (change time/temperature) or 'Stop cooking' (stops automatically).

Tips & Practical Advice

Tips

Smaller foods usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger foods. Shaking foods halfway through cooking improves the end result and helps prevent uneven cooking. For extra crispy potatoes, add a small amount of oil before cooking and shake to evenly cover (recommend 14ml oil / 1 tablespoon). Snacks that can be cooked in an oven can also be cooked in the appliance. The optimal recommended quantity for cooking fries is 600 grams. Use ready-made puff and shortcrust pastry for quick, filled snacks. Place an oven dish in the appliance's bowl for baking cakes, quiches, or frying delicate/filled ingredients. Oven dishes can be silicon, stainless steel, aluminium, or terracotta.

Practical Tips

Cleaning

Clean the appliance after every use. The drawer and grid have a non-stick coating; avoid metal utensils or abrasive cleaners. 1. Unplug and let cool. 2. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth. 3. Clean the drawer and grid with hot water, washing-up liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. Degreasing liquid can be used. Note: Drawer, grid, and storage lid are dishwasher safe.

Warning for Detachable Front Model

For optimal preservation, remove and hand wash the detachable front panel. Other parts are dishwasher-safe.

Tip for Stubborn Debris

If food debris is stuck, fill the drawer/grid with hot water and washing-up liquid. Let soak for 10 minutes, then rinse and dry.

Interior Cleaning

Wipe the inside with a damp cloth. Clean the heating element with a dry brush to remove food residues.

Do Not Immerse

Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

Storage

1. Unplug and let cool. 2. Ensure all parts are clean and dry.

Troubleshooting & Guarantee/Service

For issues, visit the brand website or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. Find the phone number in the worldwide guarantee leaflet. If no local centre exists, contact your local dealer.

Cooking Guide

Note: The cooking times below are guides and may vary by ingredient type, size, shape, and brand. Adjust time slightly as needed.

* Corresponds to brand jars sold as accessories.