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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question:
Why is the Digital Compact Air Fryer not working?
Answer:
Check that the appliance is plugged in and switched on at the socket and the
power light is illuminated.
The Digital Compact Air Fryer has overheat protection. If the inner
temperature has exceeded a safe working temperature of 380°C there is a fault
and the fuse has cut out. Contact the Lakeland customer care team.
Question
: Why is my food not cooked properly?
Answer:
There may be too much food in the basket – check the recommended
amount on the table on page 13. Alternatively, put smaller batches into the
Air Fryer – this will ensure food is cooked more evenly.
The temperature may be too low, increase the cooking temperature.
The cooking time may not be long enough, cook for another 5 minutes.
Question:
Why is the food cooked unevenly?
Answer:
Some foods, such as chips and nuggets, need to be shaken half-way through
cooking.
Question:
Why are the home-made chips not crispy?
Answer:
Ensure you use the right type of potato (some give better results). When
preparing the chips, make sure they are the same size, wash and dry them
before putting in the Air Fryer to remove the starch and lightly coat with oil
to obtain a crisper result.
Question:
Why will the crisper drawer not slide into the Air Fryer?
Answer:
The crisper drawer is overfilled – remove some of the food and make sure it
is not fill beyond half full.
The crisper drawer may not be placed into the cooking cavity correctly. Push
the crisper drawer into the cooking cavity until you hear it click.
Question
: Why is there excess steam coming out of the Air Fryer?
Answer:
The ingredients you are cooking are too greasy to be cooked in the Air Fryer,
the oil and fat from the ingredients may have splashed onto the heating
element. Switch off the Air Fryer and clean - see ‘Care and Cleaning’.
There may be residues from previous cooking, make sure the basket and tray
are cleaned properly after each use.