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Platinum Air Fryer Operating and Safety Instructions Model : Platinum 3230-AF...
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FOR INDOOR USE ONLY HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY- Specification & Feature: -----Voltage:120V~ 60Hz -----Wattage: 1700Watts -----Capacity of basket: 6 Quarts -----Adjustable temperature:170℉—400℉ ----- Timer (0-60 min) General description (Fig.1) 1. Control panel 2. Top cap 3. Upper housing 4. Power light / indicator 5. Basket 6. Basket release button 7. Basket handle 8. Outer pot 9. Air outlet 10. Power 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. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or base in water or other liquid. 4. WARNING: This electrical appliance contains a heating function. Any other surface area surrounding the heating unit may / or will become...
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HOT. When moving or touching the unit, use with CAUTION along with heat protected gloves and only grasp areas intended to be moved. Surfaces other than the intended handles, will need a sufficient amount of time to completely cool off. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. 6. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. 7. Use only Platinum accessory attachments provided with your unit. Accessories from other manufacturers are not compatible and could cause injuries. 8. Do not use outdoors 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter, or allow it to touch hot surfaces. 10. Do not place near or on a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Always attach the plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to "off," then remove the plug from the wall outlet. 12. Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use. 13.The appliance is not intended to be operated by any other use other than an external timer or by separate remote-control system. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. A short power supply cord Is provided to reduce the risk of from becoming entangled in and /or tripping over a longer cord. Longer...
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service this product. POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet going only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use the outlet. Introduction The Platinum Air Fryer provides an easy and healthy way of preparing your favorite meals. By using hot rapid air circulation and a top grill, it is able to make numerous dishes. The best part is that the Air Fryer heats food at all directions and most of the ingredients do not need any oil. Important Please read this manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger...
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- Never immerse the housing unit, which contains electrical components and the heating elements, in water or rinse under the tap. - Avoid adding any liquid to the appliance to prevent electric shock or short-circuit. - Keep all ingredients in the basket to prevent any contact to the heating elements. - Do not cover the air outlet when the appliance is in use. - Filling the pan with oil may cause a fire hazard. - Don't touch the inside of the appliance while it is in use. Warning -This appliance is not intended for use by person(s) (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are under supervision or given instruction concerning the use of this appliance by a person responsible for their safety. - Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with your local requirements - Do not use the appliance if there is any damage to the plug, main cord or other parts. - Do not go to any unauthorized person to replace or fix damaged main cord. - Keep the main cord away from hot surfaces. - Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
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manual. - Do not let the appliance operate unattended. - During air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings, Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlet openings. Also be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance. - Any accessible surfaces may become hot during use (Fig.2) - Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.
Caution - Ensure that the appliance in placed on a horizontal, even and stable surface. - This appliance is designed for household use only. Not suitable to be used in staff kitchens, farms, motels, and any other non-residential environments. Nor is it intended to be used by consumers in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and any other residential environments. - If the Platinum Air Fryer is used improperly by the consumer or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user manual, the warranty becomes invalid and the manufacturer of the product can/ will refuse any liability for damages caused. -Always unplug the appliance while not using. -The appliance needs approximately 30 minutes to cool down for safe handling and cleaning. Automatic switch-off This appliance is equipped with a timer, when the timer has counted down to 0, the appliance produces a bell sound and switches off automatically. To switch off the appliance manually,...
Preparing for use 1 Place the appliance on a stable, even, and heat resistant surface. 2 Place the basket in the pan (Fig.3). Do not fill the pan with oil or any other liquid. Do not put anything on top of the appliance, the airflow will be disrupted and affects the hot air frying result. Using the appliance The oil-free Platinum Air Fryer can prepare a large range of ingredients. The recipe booklet included helps you get to know the appliance. Air Frying 1. Plug in the main power cord. 2. Carefully pull the pan out of the Air fryer (Fig.6) 3. Place all ingredients inside of frying basket. (Fig.5) Note: Do not exceed the MAX indicator (see section "settings" in this chapter), as it may effect the quality of the food. 4. Slide the pan back into the Air Fryer carefully aligning the pan with the guides found inside the body of the fryer. (Fig 4) Caution: Do not touch the pan during and/or immediately after use, as it gets very hot. Only hold the pan by the handle. Never use the pan without the basket in it. 5.Determine the required preparation time for the ingredients (see section ‘Settings’ in this chapter). Preheating: Add 3 minutes to the preparation time when the appliance is cold in order to preheat .
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Note: If you want, you can also let the appliance preheat without any ingredients inside. Then fill the basket and turn the timer knob to the required preparation time. a. The timer starts counting down from the set prep time. b. Excess oil from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the pan. Fig.8 .Operate the control panel as follows (Fig 8) Plug in the power cord, the power indicator light will turn on. Button 1 –Power Button Once the Outer Basket and Fry Basket are properly placed in the main housing, the Power Button will be illuminated. Selecting the power button for 3 seconds will make the unit's default temperature of 400℉, while the cooking time will be set to 15 minutes. Selecting the Power Button for a second time will start the cooking process. Press the power button and hold for 3 seconds to turn off the unit and stop the cooking...
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process. All of the power lights will turn off and the fan will shut down. Note: During cooking, you can touch the power button to control the pause and start of cooking. Button 2 –Preset Button Selecting the “ ” Preset Button enables you to scroll through the 8 popular food choices. Once selected, the predetermined time and cooking temperature function begins Button 3&4 –Temperature Control Buttons The + and – symbols enable you to increase or decrease cooking temperature by 10℉ at a time. Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the temperature. Temperature Control range: 170℉-400℉ .
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Indicator light“ 11-18 ” Recipe indicator 7.Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time (see section “Settings” in this chapter). To shake the ingredients, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the pan back into the fryer Tip: To reduce the weight, you can remove the basket from the pan and shake the basket only. To do so, pull the pan out of the appliance, place it on a heat-resistant surface and press the button of handle. and lift the basket out of the pan(Fig.3) Tip: If you set the timer to half of the prep time, you’ll hear the timer bell go off, notifying you that it is time to shake the ingredients. However, this means that you’ll have to set the timer again to the remaining preparation time after shaking.
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well as the air fryer. Depending on the type of ingredients inside of the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan. 11. Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate. Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the basket by a pair of tongs 12. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the Air Fryer is instantly ready to prepare a new batch. Settings This table below will help you to select the basic settings for the ingredients. Note: Keep in mind that these settings are only indications. As ingredients differ in origin, size, and shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients. Pulling the pan briefly out of the appliance during air frying disturbs the process. Tips Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
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oil onto it. Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the Air Fryer. Snacks that can be prepared in a oven can also be prepared in the Air Fryer. The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 16oz. Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre- made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home- made dough. Place a baking tin or oven dish in the Air Fryer basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 300℉for up to 10 minutes. Min-max Time Temperat Shake Extra information Amount (min.) ure (Ounce)
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Pork chops 3.5 - 21 360 Hamburger 3.5 - 21 360 3.5 - 21 390 Sausage roll 3.5 - 21 400 Drumsticks 360 Chicken breast 3.5 - 21 Snacks Spring rolls 3.5 - 17 8-10 390 shake Use oven-ready Frozen chicken Use oven-ready 3.5 - 21 6-10 390 shake nuggets Use oven-ready Frozen fish fingers 3.5 - 17 6-10 400 Frozen bread Use oven-ready crumbed 3.5 - 17 8-10 360 cheese snacks Stuffed vegetables 3.5 - 17...
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3 Clean the pan, and basket with hot water, some gentle dishwashing soap and a non-abrasive sponge. You can use degreasing liquid to remove any remaining oils. Tip: If dirt is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot water with gentle dishwashing soap. Put the basket in the pan and let the pan and the basket soak for approximately 10 minutes. 4 Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and non-abrasive sponge. 5 Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues. Storage 1 Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. 2 Make sure all parts are clean and dry. Environment Do not throw away your Platinum Air Fryer with regular household waste. Once you no longer need or choose not to have your air fryer anymore,...
you can take your unit to your local recycling plant and have it recycled. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment Guarantee and service If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please contact your local authorized dealer or manufacturer of the product. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The Air Fryer The appliance is Put the main plug in polarized outlet. does not not plugged in. work You have not set Turn the timer knob to the required the timer. preparation time to switch on the appliance. Ingredients Too many items/ Put smaller batches of ingredients in are not fully ingredients the basket. Smaller batches are fried cooked inside of the more evenly.
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The Certain types of Ingredients that lie on top of each ingredients ingredients need other or across each other (e.g. fries) are not fried to be shaken need to be shaken halfway through evenly. halfway through the preparation time. See section the preparation ‘Settings’ in chapter ‘Using the time. appliance’. Fried foods You used a type Lightly brush some oil onto the food are not of food meant to for a crispier result. crispy when be prepared in a they come traditional deep out of the air fryer. fryer. The basket is not Push the basket down into the pan placed in the pan until you hear a click. correctly. White smoke You are When you fry greasy ingredients in comes out of preparing greasy the air fryer, a large amount of oil will the ingredients.
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You did not rinse Rinse the potato sticks properly to the potato sticks remove starch from the outside of properly before the sticks. you fried them. Fresh fries The crispiness of Make sure you dry the potato sticks are not the fries properly before you add the oil. crispy when depends on the Cut the potato sticks smaller for a they come amount of oil crispier result. out of the air and water in the Add slightly more oil for a crispier fryer. fries. result.
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