Bella 2qt Air Fryer Manual and Recipes

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or cooking body in water or any other liquid.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or storing this appliance.
8. Never yank the cord to disconnect the cooking unit from the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
9. Do not operate any appliance if the cord is damaged. Do not use this appliance if the unit malfunctions, if it is dropped or has been damaged in any manner. In order to avoid the risk of an electric shock, never try to repair the Air Fryer yourself. Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
10. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
12. Do not let the electrical cord hang over the edge of the table or counter top, or touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
14. Use on a heat-resistant, flat level surface only.
15. Use extreme caution when moving any appliance containing hot food, water, oil or other liquids.
16. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
17. 
    ALWAYS UNPLUG UNIT WHEN COOKING IS FINISHED. Otherwise, the Air Fryer will continue to heat until unit is unplugged.
18. 
    HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fire or other damage to persons or property.
19. When using this appliance, provide adequate ventilation above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials during use.
20. Do not use for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 damage to persons or property.

This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after unplugging. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
4. The appliance is only to be operated in the closed position

Notes on the Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in 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 modify the plug in any way.

Notes on the Cord

1. 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.
2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
   1. The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
   2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type3-wire cord;
   3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Plasticizer Warning

To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.

Electric Power

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

Getting to Know Your 2 QT Air Fryer

Product may vary slightly from illustrations

Control Dials

60 Minute Countdown Timer Dial

• Turn the timer dial to the desired cook time to turn the Air Fryer ON and OFF.
• Once the timer dial is set, the POWER light will illuminate to show the Air Fryer is powered on.
• To assure even cooking/browning, open the frying basket halfway through the cooking time. Check, turn or vigorously shake foods in the frying basket.
  
  When you pull the basket out from the Air Fryer body, the POWER light and the Air Fryer will turn off. The timer will continue to count down when the basket is opened.
• Heating will resume when the basket is replaced.
• One ding will sound when the set air frying time has reached 0. The Air Fryer will turn off automatically. Both the POWER light and the HEAT ON light will turn off.
  
  When all air frying is finished turn the timer dial to 0 (OFF). Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use.

Operating Instructions

This unit should not be used to boil water.

NOTE: During first use, the Air Fryer may emit a slight odor. This is normal.

1. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area, close to an electrical outlet.
2. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open frying basket; then remove the basket from the machine and place on a flat, clean surface.
3. Place the crisping tray into the base of the frying basket. (See Figure 2.)
   
4. Arrange food on top of the crisping tray. Do not overfill frying basket with food. To ensure proper cooking and air circulation, NEVER fill any frying basket more than 2/3 full. When air frying fresh vegetables, we do not recommend adding more than 2 cups of food to the frying basket.
5. Fully insert the frying basket into the front of the Air Fryer.
6. Plug cord into a 120V electrical outlet.
7. Turn timer dial to the desired air frying time plus 3 minutes for preheat if the Air Fryer is cold. The POWER light will illuminate; the Air Fryer will begin heating.
   
   The Air Fryer will not heat if the timer dial has not been set.
   
   Air Fryer will not heat and the POWER light will remain off, until frying basket drawer is fully closed.
8. When the unit is heating up the HEAT ON light is on
   NOTE: When it reaches temperature the heat on light is off
9. To assure even cooking/browning, open the basket halfway through the cooking time and check, turn or shake foods in the frying basket. The timer will continue to count down when the basket is opened, but the Air Fryer will stop heating until the basket is replaced.
   
   Extreme caution must be used when handling the hot frying basket. Avoid escaping steam from the frying basket and the food.
   
   Always use oven mitts when handling the hot air fryer basket.
   NOTE: The Air Fryer can be turned OFF at any time by turning the timer dial to 0.
10. One ding will sound when the set air frying time has expired. The Air Fryer will turn off automatically. Both the POWER light and the HEAT ON light will turn off.
11. Shake the frying basket vigorously and check food for browning and doneness. If additional air frying is needed, adjust temperature if desired, and set timer for 2 minute increments until fully cooked.
12. Allow cooked food to rest for 5 to 10 seconds before removing basket from Air Fryer or food from frying basket.
13. When air frying is finished, remove the basket from the machine and place on a flat, heat resistant surface.
14. Shake air fried foods out onto serving area. Promptly return the frying basket to the Air Fryer. Continue with subsequent batches, if any.
15. When all air frying is completed, turn the timer dial to 0 (OFF). Both the POWER light and the HEAT ON light will turn off.
16. Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use.

Air Frying Technique

1. Please consult the Air Frying Chart and/or follow package directions for suggested time and temperature.
2. Always pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and avoid excess smoke.
3. To assure even cooking/browning, ALWAYS open the basket 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 if needed.
   
   Extreme caution must be used when handling the hot frying basket. Avoid escaping steam from the frying basket and the food.
   
   Always use oven mitts when handling the hot air fryer basket.
4. If additional air frying is needed, timer dial to extend cook time for 2 minutes or until food tests done.
5. Allow cooked foods to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the basket from the machine and place on a flat, heat resistant surface.
6. Shake air fried foods out onto serving area. Promptly return the frying basket to the Air Fryer. Continue air frying subsequent batches, if any.
7. To avoid excess smoke, when cooking naturally high fat foods, such as bacon, chicken wings or sausages, it may be necessary to empty fat from the frying basket between batches.
8. For crispier results, air fry small batches of freshly breaded foods. Create more surface area by cutting food into smaller pieces. Press breading onto food to help it adhere. Refrigerate breaded foods for at least 30 minutes before frying.
9. Arrange breaded food in frying basket so that food is not touching to allow air flow on all surfaces.
10. Spray oils work best. Oil is distributed evenly and less oil is needed. Canola, olive, avocado, coconut, grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil work well.
11. TO REHEAT FOOD, air fry food for 5 minutes. Remove the basket to interrupt air frying at any time to check on food serving temperature. Repeat to extend air fry time until food is heated to your liking.
12. Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use

A Note on Air Frying Pre-Packaged Frozen Foods

1. Where microwave ovens often produce hot, mushy results and toaster ovens take forever, air frying assures reasonably fast, crispy, delicious results!
2. As a rule, depending on the food and amount to be cooked, suggested cook times may have to be reduced slightly. Always check food halfway through cooking time to determine final cook time.
3. Always check cooking progress after time has expired. If additional air frying is needed, air fry food for 2 minutes at 400ºF.
4. Check at 1 minute intervals until food tests done.

Air Frying Chart

ALWAYS USE A MEAT THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THAT MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ARE COOKED THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING. The following chart is intended as a guide only. The quantity of food air fried at one time, the thickness or density of the food, and whether the food is fresh, thawed, or frozen may alter the total cooking time necessary.

*Add 3 minutes to the AIR FRY TIME to allow the Air Fryer to preheat.

PLEASE NOTE: The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145ºF/63ºC. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF/71ºC and poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170ºF/77ºC - 180ºF/82ºC to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF/74ºC

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

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.
2. Wash the basket and crisping tray in hot soapy water. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleansers or cleaning products as this may damage the non-stick coating.
   
   After cleaning, always make sure that the 3 rubber bumpers are securely fastened to the 3 slots in the crisping tray.
3. The frying basket and crisping tray are dishwasher-safe. For best results, place in the top rack of your dishwasher to clean.
4. Wipe the Air Fryer body with a soft, non-abrasive damp cloth after every use.

Storing Instructions

1. Make sure the Air Fryer is unplugged and all parts are clean and dry before storing.
2. Never store the Air Fryer while it is hot or wet.
3. Store Air Fryer in its box or in a clean, dry place.

Documents / Resources

References

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