Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I prepare foods other than fried dishes with my BESTEK Air Fryer?
You can prepare a variety of dishes including steaks, chops, burgers and baked goods.
See the BESTEK Air Fryer Recipe Guide.
2. Is the BESTEK Air Fryer good for making or reheating soups and sauces?
Never cook or reheat liquids in the BESTEK Air Fryer .
3. Is it possible to shut off the Unit at any time?
Press the Power button once or pause start key on the digital screen.
4. What do I do if the Unit shuts down while cooking?
As a safety feature the BESTEK Air Fryer has an auto shut off device that prevents damage from overheat-
ing. Remove the Outer Basket and set it on a heat resistant surface. Allow the Unit to cool down. Remove
the power cord from the outlet. Restart with the Power button.
5. Does the Unit need time to heat up?
If you are cooking from a “cold start,” add 3 minutes to the cook time to compensate.
6. Can I check the food during the cooking process?
You can remove the Outer Basket at any time while cooking is in progress. During this time you can “shake”
the contents in the Fry Basket if needed to insure even cooking.
7. Is the BESTEK Air Fryer dishwasher safe?
Only the Fry Basket and the Outer Basket are dishwasher safe. The Unit itself containing the heating coil
and electronics should never be submersed in liquid of any kind or cleaned with anything more than a hot
moist cloth or nonabrasive sponge with a small amount of mild detergent.
8. What happens if the Unit still does not work after I have tried all
the troubleshooting suggestions?
Never attempt a home repair. Contact the manufacturer and follow the procedures set forth by the warranty.
Failure to do so could render your warranty null and void.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean the BESTEK Air Fryer after each use. The Outer Basket and the Fry Basket are coated with a special
non-stick surface. Never use abrasive cleaning materials or utensils on these surfaces.
1. Remove the power cord from the wall socket and be certain the appliance is thoroughly cooled before
cleaning.
Note: Separating the Outer Basket from the Fry Basket will allow them to cool quicker.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a warm moist cloth and mild detergent.
3. Clean the Outer Basket and the Fry Basket with hot water, a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge.
Note: The Outer Basket and Fry Basket are dishwasher-safe.
Tip: Should Outer Basket and Fry Basket contain difficult to remove food particles, leave the Fry Basket and
Outer Basket assembled, fill with hot soapy water and soak for 10 minutes.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water, a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge.
5. If necessary, remove unwanted food residue from the heating element with a cleaning brush.
Storage
1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down thoroughly.
2. Make sure all components are clean and dry.
3. Place the appliance in the clean, dry place.
Environment
Dispose of all unwanted appliances according to local environmental regulations.
Preserve the planet.
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