8QT TOUCHSCREEN AIR FRYER Instruction Manual SO-316523_90088_BELLA pro 8QT AF_IM R1.
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Table of Contents Important Safeguards.......................................................................................................2-3 Additional Important Safeguards................................................................................... 4-5 Notes on the Plug.................................................................................................................5 Notes on the Cord..................................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or potholders. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 4.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet. 14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 15.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning OFF. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning.
. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area. 8. Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of the Air Fryer, with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the air outlet during air frying. 9. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation. 10. Always use the frying basket handle to open frying basket drawer. 11. WARNING: After air frying, make sure to place the frying basket drawer on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
NOTES ON THE CORD A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used : 1.
Getting to Know Your 8 QT Touchscreen Air Fryer Product may vary slightly from illustration Air Inlets Air Outlet (not shown) Touchscreen Control Air Fryer Body Power Cord with Polarized Plug (not shown) Frying Basket with Cool Touch Handle Non-skid Feet Nonstick coated crisping tray Frying Basket with Cool Touch Handle 7 SO-316523_90088_BELLA pro 8QT AF_IM R1.
Touchscreen Control 1. Once the frying basket drawer and frying basket are properly locked into the Digital Air Fryer body, the red POWER ( ) button will illuminate. 2. The default TEMP: 370ºF and TIME: 15:00 minutes will alternate on the digital display. 3. Press the START ( 4. ) button to turn the Digital Air Convection Fryer OFF. The white Press the POWER ( fan icon ( ) will continue to flash for 20 seconds. ) button to begin air frying for 15 minutes at 370ºF.
Timer Control Buttons Selecting the timer control (min), add or decrease cooking time using the + and – symbols. This enables you to add or decrease cooking time, one minute at a time. Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the time. Temperature Control Buttons Selecting the temperature control (°F), add or decrease temperature using the + and – symbols. This enables you to add or decrease cooking temperature 5°F at a time. Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the temperature.
FUNCTIONS TIME (MIN) TEMP (°F) DEFAULT RANGE DEFAULT RANGE Default 15 1-60 370 180-400 Fries 22 1-60 400 180-401 Shrimp 8 1-60 320 180-402 Roast 25 1-60 400 180-403 Chicken 20 1-60 360 180-404 Fish 10 1-60 400 180-405 Steak 12 1-60 400 180-406 Cheese 3 1-60 340 180-407 Bacon 10 1-60 400 180-408 Preheat 3 1-60 400 180-409 IMPORTANT! When using the PREHEAT (P) function, reduce final cooking TIME by 3 minutes.
Before Using for the First Time 1. Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the air fryer. Check that there is no packaging underneath and around the frying basket. 2. Your air fryer is shipped with the frying basket locked inside the air fryer body. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open frying basket and place on a flat, clean work area. 3. Wash frying basket and crisping tray in hot, soapy water. 4. DO NOT IMMERSE THE AIR FRYER BODY IN WATER.
Operating Instructions IMPORTANT! The maximum food capacity recommended for this air frying basket is 4.4 lbs, 4 - 6 cups, depending. The air frying basket will accommodate up to a 9 inch round x 3 inch deep bake or pie pan. WARNING! This Air Convection Fryer should not be used to boil water. WARNING! This Air Convection Fryer should never be used to deep fry foods. 1. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area, close to an electrical outlet. 2.
Manual Operation 1. To adjust the default air frying TIME, select timer control button (MIN), press the (+) or (–) on the right side of the control panel to advance or decrease TIME in 1 minute increments, from 1 to 60 minutes. NOTE: Timer can also be adjusted when time reflects on the digital display 2.
8 FOOD MENU PRESETS (French Fries | Shrimp | Roast | Chicken | Fish | Steak | Cheese Melt | Bacon | Preheat) 1. To use food MENU options, simply press the desired food icon 2. When the desired food menu option icon is illuminated, press the START ( turn the Air Convection Fryer ON. ) button to NOTE: The quantity, density, weight of food will alter the total cooking time necessary. Remember, frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality.
Air Frying Technique 1. Please consult the Air Frying Chart and/or follow package directions for suggested TIME and TEMP. 2. Always pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and avoid excess smoke. 3. To assure even cooking/browning, ALWAYS open the basket drawer halfway through the cook time and check, turn or shake foods in the frying basket. Some recipes may call for brush or spray oil halfway through cooking. Adjust TIME or TEMP if needed.
8. Arrange breaded food in frying basket so that food is not touching to allow air flow on all surfaces. 9. Spray oils work best. Oil is distributed evenly and less oil is needed. Canola, olive, avocado, coconut, grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil work well. 10. Unplug the Air Convection Fryer when not in use. A Note on Air Frying Pre-Packaged Frozen Foods 1.
FOOD TEMP AIR FRY TIME Root Vegetables, 3 - 4 cups fresh (roasted) Asparagus, 3 - 4 cups, fresh thin stems Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, 3 - 4 cups fresh Broccoli, 3 - 4 cups fresh (roasted) Brussels Sprouts, halved, 3 - 4 cups fresh Butternut Squash, seeded, 1/2 inch chunks, 3 - 4 cups fresh Fennel, fresh, chopped, 3 - 4 cups Fried Sweet Potato Fries (fresh, hand cut, 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick) French Fries, Idaho Potatoes, 2 - 3 (fresh, hand cut, 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick) (frozen, 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick) 370°
User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. Care & Cleaning Instructions WARNING! Allow the Air fryer to cool fully before cleaning. 1. Unplug the Air Fryer. Remove frying basket. Make sure the frying basket and crisping tray have cooled completely before cleaning.
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The AIR FRYER does not work • The Air Fryer is not plugged in. • Plug cord into the wall outlet. • The Air Fryer has turned itself OFF • Make sure the frying basket/drawer is assembled correctly and fully inserted into the Air Fryer body. Food not cooked • The Frying Basket is overloaded. • To begin, press the red POWER ( ) button. • Fry smaller batches of food. • Shake foods 2x or 3x during the cooking process. • Increase TEMP.
Recipes Lemon Za’atar Chicken with Eggplant & Zucchini Za’atar is popular Middle Eastern spice mixture dating back to ancient times. We have enveloped the chicken with this aromatic blend of thyme, sumac, wild oregano and toasted sesame seeds. Fresh lemon adds moist citrus notes. The Air Fryer is the perfect tool for preparing moist and luscious, roasted chicken, the frying basket allows drippings (liquid flavor) to permeate the vegetables and stream down into the easy-to-clean drawer. Serves 6.
Recipes 8. Continue air frying CHICKEN at 365ºF for 25 minutes, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh or when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 170ºF/77ºC - 180ºF/82ºC. 9. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and tent with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.
Recipes 10. Sprinkle onion very generously with breadcrumb mixture. Press breadcrumbs between every petal. 11. Place the breaded onion blossom into the frying basket. 12. Cover and tent the top of the onion with aluminum foil. 13. Use food MENU preset for CHICKEN. When the CHICKEN icon ( ) illuminates, press the START ( ) button to begin air frying at 360ºF for 20 minutes. 14. Check doneness of the onion. 15. Remove foil.
Recipes Spicy Air Fried Pizza Rolls Crispy, spicy bites of goodness, dipped in a flavorful tomato sauce, these Pizza Rolls will be the hit of any party or gathering. A great way to use leftovers, the possibilities are endless. • Olive oil spray • 2 spicy hot Italian sausages, casings removed • • 4 jalapeño peppers, seeds, stems removed, chopped • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, or any • cheese of your choice • 1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced Won ton wrappers Creamy Tomato Spaghetti Sauce, for dipping 1.
Recipes Air Fried Zucchini Fries Serves 4 • 2 zucchini squash, trimmed into spears • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs • Kosher salt, to taste • 2 tablespoons Parmesan herb seasoning • 1 tablespoon basil pesto Yogurt Pesto Dip • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 3 long spears. Cut the spears in half to form zucchini fries. 2.
Recipes 8 Minute Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Fresh, moist banana goodness in every bite. Light and sweet, these cup cakes are so easy to make and they bake in 8 just minutes! These sweet bites go anywhere. Grab one with a cup of coffee, kids with a glass of milk. Air fry as many little cakes as you need, then store the remaining batter and air fry fresh cupcakes tomorrow! • Foil cupcake liners • 1 ripe banana, mashed • Coconut oil baking spray • • 1 (16 oz.
Limited Two-Year Warranty SENSIO Inc. hereby warrants that for a period of TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects in material and workmanship, and for 90 days in respect to non-mechanical parts. At its sole discretion, SENSIO Inc. will either repair or replace the product found to be defective, or issue a refund on the product during the warranty period.
How To Obtain Warranty Service: You must contact Customer Service at our toll-free number: 1-866-832-4843. A Customer Service Representative will attempt to resolve warranty issues over the phone. If the Customer Service Representative is unable to resolve the problem, you will be provided with a case number and asked to return the product to SENSIO Inc. Attach a tag to the product that includes: your name, address, daytime contact telephone number, case number, and description of the problem.
SO-316523_90088_BELLA pro 8QT AF_IM R1.
SO-316523_90088_BELLA pro 8QT AF_IM R1.
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