elmich AFE-3945, User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read the instructions carefully before use.
2. Remove and safely disregard any packaging material and labels before
using this product for the first time. Ensure children and babies do not
play with plastic bags or any packaging materials.
3. Before use, check that your local voltage corresponds with the
specifications shown on the appliance nameplate located under the
appliance.
4. Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface which is level,
stable and non-combustible. Do not operate the appliance on or near
combustible materials such as tablecloths or curtains.
5. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
6. Never connect this appliance to an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
7. Never use this appliance with an extension cord or power board. Ensure
it is plugged into a dedicated power point and without any other
appliances on the same outlet.
8. Do not turn on the power until the appliance and parts are in place as
required.
9. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or
appliance in water or any other liquid. Do not expose the appliance to
dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as
vases are placed on the appliance. Do not put any water or other liquid into
the main housing of the appliance through the vents. Do not rinse it under
the tap.
10. Do not touch the appliance, power cord or power plug with wet hands.
11. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the
appliance to cool down (if relevant) before cleaning.
12. The appliance does not contain any serviceable parts inside. Do not
attempt to open and repair the appliance yourself. All components should
only be serviced by a qualified technician.
13. Do not use the appliance if the plug, power cable or unit itself are
damaged. If the power cord is damaged, you must have it replaced at a
service centre with qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
14. Do not use the appliance for anything other than the intended use. It is
for household use only. It is not to be used outdoors or for commercial
purposes.
15. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. Keep the appliance and power cord out of reach of children when
it is in operation or during the cooling process.
16. This appliance is intended to be used in household 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.
17. This appliance should be operated on a separate electrical power point
from other operating appliances. If the power point is overloaded with
other appliances, this appliance may not work properly.
18. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot food.
19. Leave enough open space from other objects while in use. Do not block
air intakes or exhausts.
20. Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
Leave at least 20 centimetres of free space on the back and sides and 50
centimetres above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the
appliance.
21. When the appliance is in operation, air is released through the air outlet
vent. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the air outlet vent.
22. Do not touch the hot surfaces. The appliance’s outer surfaces may
become hot during use.
23. Do not cover the appliance while in use.
24. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
25. Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
26. This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with a physical, sensory or mental impairment, or people without
knowledge or experience, unless they are supervised or given prior
instructions concerning the use of the appliance by someone responsible
for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
27. Do not leave the appliance operating while unattended.
28. The appliance may emit light smoke during its first use. It is not
defective, and the smoke will burn off within a few minutes.
29. Should the appliance emit black smoke, un-plug it immediately. Wait
for the smoke to stop before removing the contents inside.
30. Hot steam can escape the appliance during operation. Do not detach
the water system tank or drip collection tray during the cooking process as
this can cause scalding from heat, hot steam or condensation.
31. Do not place the appliance below kitchen wall units or cupboards as the
rising steam can cause damage.
32. At the end of a cooking cycle, hot water from the steam function will be
inside the frying basket drawer. Do not tip the frying basket drawer out
onto a plate. Use tongs (not included) to remove food from the frying
basket drawer.
Short cord instructions:
Do not use with an extension cord. A short power supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from being entangled in or tripping over a
long cord.
Overheating protection:
Should the inner temperature control system fail, the overheating
protection system will be activated, and the appliance will not operate.
Should this happen, unplug the power cord. Allow time for the appliance
to cool completely before restarting or storing.
Electrical power:
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, this appliance
may not operate properly. It should be operated on a dedicated electrical
circuit.
Automatic shut-off:
The appliance has a built-in shut-off device that will automatically shut
down the appliance when the timer LED reaches zero.
You can manually switch off the appliance by selecting the power button.
The fan will continue running for about 30 seconds to cool down the unit.
Preparation for use:
Before using the appliance for the first time:
Warning: when using for the first time, the appliance may emit slight
odour which is not harmful and will disappear after a few minutes. This is
because a protective oil was applied to protect parts from possible friction
in transport.
Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all the packing materials.
Place the appliance on a flat, heat-resistant non-flammable surface.
Use a soft sponge and soapy water to remove any dust on the surface that
may happen during packing and transport. Allow the appliance to dry
before use.
Attention:
•During operation, the cooking time can be adjusted with the “+” and “-”
buttons.
•The steam fryer will not operate if the door has not been closed securely.
•Ensure ample water is in the tank and that is has been inserted securely
before use.
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1. Power button: press to turn on / off the appliance.
2. Start / pause button: press to start / pause the cooking process.
3. Food icon buttons: press these buttons to choose a preset cooking
program that you wish use. When your chosen option is blinking on the
screen, press the start button to begin the cooking process. Please see the
below section of cooking programs for further information.
Note: Opening the frying basket’s drawer during the cooking process will
pause the appliance until the drawer is securely closed again.
4. Steam mode: press to confirm the steam mode
5. Air fryer mode: press to confirm the air fryer mode
6. Temperature adjustment: press the or buttons next to this
icon to increase or decrease the cooking temperature.
• The cooking temperature range is 80°C – 200°C.
7. Cooking time adjustment: press the or buttons next to
this icon to increase or decrease the cooking time.
• The cooking time range is 1min – 90min.
8. Water system tank button: this button will flash when the water
system tank is empty and needs to be filled.
9. Cleaning program button: press to start the cleaning program for the
water system. Further info on this function is in the Cleaning & maintenance
section of this manual.
Note: Ensure the water system tank is filled in order to be able to use this
feature.