Secura TXG-DS15 - Electric Hot Air Fryer Manual

INTRODUCTION

Your new air fryer allows you to prepare your favorite ingredients and snacks in a healthier way. The air fryer uses hot air in combination with high-speed air circulation (rapid hot air) and a top grill to prepare a variety of tasty dishes in a healthy, fast and easy way. Your ingredients are heated from all sides at once and there is no need to add oil to most of the ingredients.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF MAIN PARTS

1. Timer (0-60 min.)/ power-on knob
2. Heating light
3. Power light
4. Temperature control knob
5. Release button cover
6. Basket release button
7. Basket handle
8. Pan
9. Skewers
10. Toaster Rack
11. Basket
12. Air Inlet

OVERHEATING PROTECTION

This appliance has a built-in overheating protection system; if the inner temperature control system senses an extreme overheating condition, the overheating protection is automatically triggered and the appliance will no longer function. Unplug the power cord, let the appliance cool down, and then send it to an authorized service center for repair.

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, turn the timer knob counterclockwise until it reaches 0.

Note: If the pan is removed during cooking, the appliance will switch off automatically but the timer will continue to count down.

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)

This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fi elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientifi c evidence available today.

SPECIFICATIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
3. Thoroughly clean the basket and pan with hot soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge.
   Note: These parts are also dishwasher safe.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

PREPARING FOR USE

1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and level surface.
   Do not place the appliance on non-heat-resistant surfaces.
2. Place the basket into the pan. It will "lock" into place.
3. Put the pan into the machine.
   Note: the pan MUST be put into the appliance properly, otherwise the appliance will not work!
4. Plug the appliance into a grounded power outlet.
   This is an air fryer that works on hot air. Do not fill the pan with oil or any other liquid.
   Do not put anything on top of the appliance.
   Do not block the air-inlets on either side of the appliance, this disrupts the airflow and affects the hot air frying results.

USING THE APPLIANCE

The air fryer can prepare a large range of ingredients. Please refer to the table in the section "Settings" for recommended cooking temperatures, times and additional information about air frying.

Hot air frying

1. Connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet.
2. Carefully pull the pan out of the air fryer.
3. Put the ingredients in the basket and make sure the basket is "locked" in place in the pan.
   Note: Never overfill the basket or exceed the recommended amount (see section 'Settings' in this chapter), as this could negatively affect the quality of the end results.
4. Slide the pan back into the air fryer (you will feel a "catch" when it has been inserted correctly).
   Never use the pan without the basket in it.
   If the pan isn't inserted into the air fryer properly, the appliance won't work!
   
   Do not touch the pan during and immediately after use, as it gets very hot. Only hold the pan by the handle.
5. Turn the temperature control knob to the required temperature. See the table in the section "Settings" in this chapter to determine the recommended temperature.
6. Determine the required preparation time for the ingredient (see the table in the section "Settings" in this chapter).
7. The timer control knob acts as the "ON/OFF" switch for the Air Fryer. Turn the timer knob to the required preparation time:
   Tip: Add 3 minutes to the preparation time when the appliance is cold or you can preheat the Air Fryer without any ingredients inside. To preheat, turn the temperature knob to the temperature you will be frying at and then turn the timer knob to more than 3 minutes and wait until the heating-up light goes out (after approx. 3 minutes). Then remove the empty pan & basket, fill the basket with your choice of ingredients, replace the filled pan & basket assembly into the fryer and turn the timer knob to the required preparation time. The pan & basket will be hot at this time, so be careful when handling it and filling it with ingredients.
   1. The power light and the heating light illuminate.
   2. The timer starts counting down from the set preparation time and the cooking process begins.
   3. During the hot air frying process, the heating light comes on and goes out from time to time. This indicates that the heating element is switched on and off to maintain the correct (set) temperature.
   4. Excess oil from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the pan.
8. Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the cooking process (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 air fryer and continue cooking.

Do not press the button on the handle during shaking as this will cause the basket to separate from the pan.

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 on the handle to release the basket.
Tip: If you set the timer to half the preparation time, the timer bell will go off when you have to shake the ingredients. However, this means that you have to set the timer again to the remaining preparation time after shaking.
Tip: If you set the timer to full preparation time, there will be no timer bell halfway through cooking. You will need to monitor the cooking process to determine the halfway point for shaking the pan. You can pull the pan out at any time to check the ingredients cooking condition, the power will shut down automatically and resume after you slide the pan back into the appliance (the timer always continues to count down in this situation).

9. When you hear the timer bell, the set cooking time has elapsed. Pull the pan out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
   Note: You can also switch off the appliance manually. To do this, turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise to 0, or remove the pan.
10. Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not yet ready, simply slide the pan back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
11. To remove small ingredients (e.g. fries), place the pan on a heat resistant surface, press the basket release button and lift the basket out of the pan.
    Do not turn the basket upside down with the pan still attached to it, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.
    After hot air frying, the pan and the ingredients are hot. Depending on the type of the ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.
    After hot air frying, the pan, basket and the inside of the appliance are hot, avoid touching them.
12. Empty the contents of the basket into a bowl or onto a plate.
    Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, use a pair of tongs to lift the ingredients out of the basket.
13. The air fryer is instantly ready for cooking and does not need to cool down between cooking batches of food.

Settings
The table below provides recommendations for the basic settings for the ingredients you want to prepare.

Note: Keep in mind that these settings are suggestions. As ingredients differ in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients.

Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance, pulling the pan briefl y out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.

Tips:

• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the cooking process optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer within a few minutes after you added the oil.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 18 oz/500 grams.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also requires a shorter cooking 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 148°C/300°F for up to 10 minutes.

Note: Add 3 minutes to the cooking time when you start frying while the air fryer is still cold or preheat the air fryer with no ingredients in the basket.

Meat Temperatures & Doneness Chart Recommended by USDA

CLEANING

Clean the appliance after every use.

Always allow the Air Fryer to cool down before cleaning.

Do not use metal utensils to remove or stir ingredients in the basket or abrasive cleaning materials on the pan or the basket as this may damage the non-stick coating.

1. Remove the power cord from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
   Note: Remove the pan to let the air fryer cool down more quickly.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
3. Clean the pan and the basket with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge or wash them in the dishwasher.
   Tip: If food is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot soapy water and 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 a non-abrasive sponge.
5. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.

TROUBLESHOOTING