Elite Gourmet EAF9100 - Air Fryer Oven Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and manufactured with our valued consumers' safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed as below:

1. Read all instructions.
2. UNPLUG FROM OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE AND BEFORE CLEANING.
3. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling, putting on or taking off parts.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not place any part of the Air Fryer Oven in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.
6. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or is not operating properly. Return the Air Fryer Oven to the store or retailer where purchased for examination or repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Elite may cause injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop, where it could be pulled on inadvertently by children or pets, or touch hot surfaces, which could damage the cord.
11. Do not place Air Fryer Oven on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of materials other than metal or glass in the oven.
13. To avoid burns, use extreme caution when removing Air Fryer Oven accessories or disposing of hot grease.
14. When not in use, always unplug the unit. Do not store any materials other than manufacturer's recommended oven-proof accessories in this Air Fryer Oven.
15. Do not place any of the following materials in the Air Fryer Oven: paper, cardboard, plastic and similar products.
16. Do not cover Crumb Tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
17. Oversize foods, metal foil packages and utensils must not be inserted in the Air Fryer Oven, as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. A fire may occur if the Air Fryer Oven is covered or touching flammable materials such as curtains, draperies or walls, when in operation.
19. Do not store any items on top of the appliance when in operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.
20. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electric shock.
21. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the Air Fryer Oven is plugged into electrical outlet.
22. 
    To avoid possibility of fire, NEVER leave Air Fryer Oven unattended during use.
23. Use recommended temperature settings for all cooking/baking, roasting and Air Frying.
24. Do not rest cooking utensils or baking dishes on glass door.
25. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
26. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.
27. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
28. To disconnect, turn off the Air Fryer Oven, then remove plug from wall outlet.

SHORT CORD PURPOSE

Longer power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used:

1. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the product;
2. the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can unintentionally be pulled on or tripped over by children or pets.

NOTE: A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord.

POLARIZED PLUG

If this appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), please follow the below instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Never use the plug with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this product. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Elite Gourmet Air Fryer Oven. Your new Air Fryer Oven has a variety of functions to handle a wide array of cooking tasks. With its easy to use Digital Quick Menu and Temperature & Timer Controls, you can fry, cook, or even bake your favorite meals and snacks with ease! Best of all you will be cooking healthier without the addition of oil. Not only can you cook foods without the mess of oil but you can cook faster which saves you time and energy. Unlike most conventional deep fryers, the Air Fryer Oven's unique vapor system combined with circulating hot air will automatically make foods crispier and of course healthier without oil. We hope you enjoy your new Elite Gourmet Air Fryer Oven and start cooking healthier today!

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

1. Power Indicator
2. Timer Knob
3. Function Knob
4. Air Fryer Temperature Knob
5. Oven Temperature Knob
6. Interior Light Switch
7. Cool-Touch Handle
8. Viewing Window
9. Slide-Out Crumb Tray
   The removable crumb tray slides out from the bottom front of the Air Fryer Oven for easy cleaning. Always ensure that the crumb tray is placed underneath the bottom whenever the oven is being used.
10. Wire Rack
11. Baking Pan/Drip Tray
    Use alone when baking or roasting. The Baking Pan/Drip Tray can be placed in any of the three rack positions. To ensure food doesn't stick use a little oil or butter to coat the pan.
12. Air Fryer Basket
    The Air Fryer Basket is grated to allow air to pass through the basket for even cooking. The Air Fryer Basket should be placed in the middle rack position unless a recipe states otherwise.

CONTROL PANEL

TIMER KNOB

Turn to set the cooking time up to 120 minutes.

FUNCTION KNOB

Turn to set the cooking method.
Air Fry: 4pc upper heating elements + high speed fan
Broil + Convection: 2pc upper heating elements + convection
Broil: 2pc upper heating elements
Toast + Convection: 2pc upper heating elements + 2pc lower heating elements + convection
Bake + Convection: 2pc lower heating elements + convection
Bake: 2pc lower heating elements

AIR FRYER TEMPERATURE KNOB

Turn to set temperature for air frying.
NOTE: Only use the Air Fryer Temp. Knob to set the temperature for air frying. For all other functions, use the Oven Temperature Knob.

OVEN TEMPERATURE KNOB

Turn to set the temperature for broiling, baking, toasting, and warming.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Before using your Air Fryer Oven for the first time, carefully remove all packaging material and recycle appropriately.
2. Remove the parts from the box and wash the accessories with warm, soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge.
   
   DO NOT IMMERSE THE MAIN HOUSING IN WATER. Wipe the interior and exterior of appliance clean with a damp cloth.
3. Place the appliance on a flat, horizontal and stable surface (make sure surface is heat-resistant). Place away from walls and other appliances. Leave approximately 4 inches of space from nearby objects.
   OBJECTS SHOULD NOT BE STORED ON THE TOP OF THE OVEN. IF THEY ARE, REMOVE ALL OBJECTS BEFORE YOU TURN ON YOUR OVEN. THE EXTERIOR WALLS GET VERY HOT WHEN IN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

NOTE:

• The initial 15 minutes of use may result in smell and smoke. This is normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to the heating elements during manufacturing.
• At any time during cooking, the time and temperature can both be adjusted by turning the Timer Knob or Temperature Knobs.
• Press the Interior Light Switch to turn on the oven light to check the cooking progress.
• The basket must be placed on the pan or rack. Never on the crumb tray.

HOW TO USE

AIR FRYING

1. Place the crumb tray at the bottom of your oven below the heating element.
2. Close the oven door and set your Function Knob to Air Fry.
3. Set you Air Fryer Temperature Knob to desired temperature. The Air Fryer Temp. Knob only works with the air fry function. The temperature shown on the Oven Temp. Knob does not affect the Air Fryer Knob setting.
4. Turn the Timer Knob to the desired cooking time to turn on the oven and begin air frying.
5. The Power Indicator will illuminate. The Timer Knob will ring when the cycle is complete.
6. To stop air frying, turn the Timer Knob to the "Off" position.

During cooking, the Air Fryer Oven will be very hot, only use the door handle or oven mitts.

BROILING/CONVECTION BROILING

1. Place the crumb tray at the bottom of your oven below the heating element.
2. Close the oven door and set your Function Knob to either Broil or Broil + Conv.
3. Set you Oven Temperature Knob to desired temperature.
4. Turn the Timer Knob to the desired cooking time to turn on the oven.
5. The Power Indicator will illuminate. The Timer Knob will ring when the cycle is complete.
6. To stop broiling, turn the Timer Knob to the "Off" position.

NOTE:

• Switch off the appliance manually by turning the Timer Knob to Off at any time.

CONVECTION TOASTING

1. Place the crumb tray at the bottom of your oven below the heating element.
2. Close the oven door and set your Function Knob to Toast + Conv.
3. Set you Oven Temperature Knob to desired temperature.
4. Turn the Timer Knob to 20 minutes to begin cooking, then down to your desired shade. For light toast, set the timer t oapproximately 3 minutes, and for dark toast set the timer to approximately 8 minutes.
5. The Power Indicator will illuminate. The Timer Knob will ring when the cycle is complete.
6. To stop toasting, turn the Timer Knob to the "Off" position.

BAKING/CONVECTION BAKING

1. Place the crumb tray at the bottom of your oven below the heating element.
2. Close the oven door and set your Function Knob to either Bake or Bake + Conv.
3. Set you Oven Temperature Knob to desired temperature.
4. Turn the Timer Knob to the desired cooking time to turn on the oven.
5. The Power Indicator will illuminate. The Timer Knob will ring when the cycle is complete.
6. To stop baking, turn the Timer Knob to the "Off" position.

WHEN FRYING IS COMPLETE

1. When the timer completes its countdown, the air fryer oven will ring and stop heating - this signals it is time to remove your food.
2. Carefully open the glass door using the door handle. Check that your foods are ready. If not, then close the glass door and set the timer for a few more minutes.
3. Empty the contents into a bowl or onto a plate using non-metallic tongs or a scoop.
4. When the next batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer oven is instantly ready to use again.
5. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet if not in use.
   
   When opening the glass door, be careful of steam. Keep hands and face away from the opening.
   NOTE: After cooking, the air fryer basket, rack, or pan will be extremely hot to the touch. Do not touch surfaces of the basket, rack, or pan directly.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

The Air Fryer Oven should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.

1. Make sure the Power Cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet and that the appliance has cooled down before attempting to clean.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the finish. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Apply the cleansing agent to a cloth, not directly onto the oven, before cleaning.
3. To clean interior walls, use a damp cloth and a mild liquid soap solution or a spray solution on a sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or corrosive products. These could damage the oven surface. Never use steel wool pads, etc., on interior of oven.
4. Oven Rack, Baking Pan, Air Fryer Basket and Crumb Tray should be handwashed in hot, sudsy water or use a nylon scouring pad or nylon brush. They are NOT dishwasher safe.
5. After cooking greasy foods and after your oven has cooled, always clean top interior of oven. If this is done on a regular basis, your oven will perform like new. Removing the grease will help to keep toasting consistent, cycle after cycle.
6. To remove crumbs, slide out the Crumb Tray and discard crumbs. Wipe clean and replace. To remove baked-on grease, soak the tray in hot, sudsy water or use nonabrasive cleaners. Never operate the oven without the Crumb Tray in place.
7. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

COOKING TIME CHART

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Questions? Elite's customer service team is ready to help.
Call us toll-free at 800-365-6133 ext. 120/105.
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Recipes are included in this manual.