Cook's Companion 488-026, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 B422804 200109 Save These Instructions For Household Use Only 2 IN 1 AIR AND DEEP FRYER Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...2 B422804 200109 PARTS DESCRIPTION 4 6 5 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 ttt ...

Page 3: ...3 B422804 200109 PARTS DESCRIPTION 15 12 11 13 14 16 ...

Page 4: ... Lid 4 Frying basket 5 Frying basket handle 6 Deep fry tank lid 7 Air fry tank 8 Deep fry tank 9 Housing 10 Anti slip feet 11 Air Fry Temperature Knob 12 Timer Knob 13 Deep Fry Temperature Knob 14 Air fry ready indicator light 15 POWER light 16 Deep fry ready indicator light ...

Page 5: ...rience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision 5 Do not heat over 1 hour continuously wait approximately 30 minutes to cool down the machine before you need to heat again...

Page 6: ...ppliance unattended during operation 20 A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touches flammable material including curtains draperies walls and the like when in operation Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation Leave at least 10cm free space on the back and sides and 10cm free space above the appliance 21 In the event of fire never try to extinguish the flames wit...

Page 7: ...ormal operation If the Magnetic Plug is disconnected immediately remove the Power Cord with plug from the wall outlet Turn all the knob to the 0 position Reconnect the Magnetic Plug to the unit and then reconnect the power cord with plug to the wall outlet This appliance is designed to be used at ambient temperature between 40 F 100 F 5 C 40 C Empty the fry basket after each batch especially when ...

Page 8: ...fore use POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way Do not let children handle or put the...

Page 9: ... and the magnetic plug is properly attached Insert the plug into a wall outlet The blue power light will turn on to show the unit is powered Never attach the magnetic plug to the device permanently WARNING The brake away power cord is for accidental disconnection Do not remove during normal operation If the magnetic plug is disconnected immediately remove the plug from the wall outlet Reconnect th...

Page 10: ...mperatures Spread a little oil on the inside of the view window to prevent condensation During cooking time there will be some steam coming out from the edge of the cover and the holes on the sides this is normal USING THE AIR FRYING FUNCTION Operating Principle When the air frying tank is placed inside the appliance the micro switch located at the bottom of the housing is not touched therefore de...

Page 11: ...ng to start If the unit was not preheated add an extra 3 minutes to your cooking time For better results we recommend shaking or turning your food over halfway during the cooking time Note If you set the timer to half the cooking time you will hear the timer ring and know when to turn over or shake the food Remember to set the timer again to the remaining cooking time after doing so The timer will...

Page 12: ...o switch creating the appliance to default as a deep fryer Set the time or temperature and the deep fry function can start WARNING Never refill the oil reservoir during use or while hot Always allow the appliance to cool down completely Do not mix new oil with old oil Place the oil tank tank with heating elements in the bottom inside the housing Pour oil inside within the range of max and min scal...

Page 13: ...will begin to countdown as soon as the unit starts heating up We recommend setting a starting time of 10 minutes and then adjusting the time to your desired cooking time Approximate time durations until set temperature is reached Temperature setting F C Time minutes 285 140 About 8 mins 300 150 About 10 mins 340 170 About 12 mins 375 190 About 14 mins To store the oil in the oil tank wait for the ...

Page 14: ... oil specifically designed or recommended for deep frying Make sure battered and breaded items are free from excess coating Blanch high moisture and long cooking items such as French fries at a lower temperature first ideally 340 350 F and crisp in a hotter fryer to finish 360 375 F Avoid heating the oil to excess ideally below 375 F Skim out any particles left behind between deep frying batches F...

Page 15: ...ble Olive oil walnut oil lard COOKING WITH OIL Cooking oil can enhance the food s flavor or spoil its taste As with any other food component freshness and correct handling of the oil is the key to successful deep frying results The quality of the oil decreases with use at high temperatures Food particles water and other liquids will further lower its quality therefore Do not mix different cooking ...

Page 16: ...ed prior to cooking such as frozen fish and frozen French fries It is recommended to use a meat thermometer to check the cooking progress In the event of food flare ups do not remove the lid do not remove the basket unplug the appliance When the food you are cooking requires shaking it is recommended to use a timer set for half of the suggested cooking time This way a bell will ring and remind you...

Page 17: ...ngs Ingredients 2 large russet potatoes Oil for frying tsp salt Deep Fryer Instructions Peel and slice potatoes into inch thick fries by hand or using a fry press Soak the potato slices in cold water for a minimum of one hour or overnight The longer the better as this process removes the starch which makes for extra crispy fries Rinse the fries twice with cold water Lay the fries on paper towels o...

Page 18: ...ing the oil Remove the basket handle from the basket Open the lid filter cover and remove both black and white filters This will be located on top of the lid next to the viewing window Clean the appliance housing with a damp cloth Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning and before using the appliance again NOTE The fry basket air fry tank oil tank and oil tank cover are dishwasher proof Clean the ...

Page 19: ...ug the appliance from the wall outlet and contact qualified personnel to check and repair the appliance You have set the timer to a shorter time than 3 minutes Set the timer to a time of 3 minutes or more Oil is spilling over the rim Overfilled oil reservoir Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and allow the appliance oil to cool down Then remove excess of oil Overfilled basket Lift out the b...

Page 20: ... until the basket can be lowered without excess foaming Oil is leaking from the appliance Overfilled oil container Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and allow the appliance oil to cool down Then remove oil Damaged oil container Contact customer support service The outside of the appliance becomes hot during use The outside of the appliance becomes hot because the heat inside radiates to th...