Elite Gourmet EAF8190D - 21L Digital 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.

GROUNDED PLUG

For your protection, this unit is equipped with a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded 3-prong grounding-type plug, and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet.
If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an adapter may be obtained so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a 3-prong plug. The adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate.
NOTE: Do not move the grounding prong.

Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded.

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, and 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. Control Panel
2. Cool-Touch Handle
3. Glass Window
4. Pull-Down Door
5. Accessories
6. Anti-Slip Feet

Accessories:

CONTROL PANEL

1. FUNCTION SELECT DIAL
   Turn to toggle through the different menu functions. Turn to increase or decrease temp/time setting. Press to start/stop cooking.
2. LCD Display
3. TEMPERATURE SETTING BUTTON
   Tap to adjust cooking temperature.
4. CONVECTION FAN BUTTON
   Press to choose high or low speed of convection fan.
5. TIMER SETTING BUTTON
   Tap to adjust cooking time.
6. OVEN INTERIOR LIGHT
   Press to turn the light On or Off.
7. ON/OFF BUTTON
   Press to power on/off the air fryer.

LCD DISPLAY

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.
4. Install the crumb tray in the appliance properly. DO NOT fill the crumb tray with oil or any other liquid.

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 pressing the Time/Temp Button and rotating the Function Select Dial. There is no need to press the START button after adjusting the time and/or temp.
• Press the Oven Interior Light to turn on the oven light to check the cooking progress. The light will automatically turn off after 3 minutes.
• The basket must be placed on the pan or rack and never directly on the heating element or crumb tray.
• Cooking will pause if the door is opened. Cooking will resume if the door is closed.

HOW TO USE

1. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
2. Press ON/OFF button to turn on the appliance. LCD screen will illuminate. The appliance is in standby mode.
3. Place food onto the selected accessory and insert the accessory in the appliance properly.
4. Rotate Function Select Dial to select a preset cooking program. The selected program will flash. Icons for high or low convection will also illuminate if convection function is required with the selected program.
5. To adjust cooking temperature, press the TEMP button, then rotate Function Select Dial to increase/decrease cooking temperature.
6. To adjust cooking time, press the TIME button, then rotate Function Select Dial to increase/decrease cooking time.
7. Press Function Select Dial to start cooking.
8. Press Function Select Dial to stop/pause cooking at any time. Press it again to resume cooking.
9. For preset cooking programs that operate with convection by default, you may press the Convection Fan button to adjust the speed of the fan.
   NOTE: When selecting a program in which the convection fan is disabled, the Convection Fan button is void.
10. Cooking will automatically stop when time is up. The appliance will sound and LCD display will turn off.

NOTE:

• The FAN motor will continue to operate in order to cool down the air fryer oven, this will stop within approximately 30 seconds.

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

16 PRESET COOKING PROGRAMS

AIR FRY

The Air fry pre-set program circulates hot air in a high speed around the food, exhausting the moist air to create a crispy outer layer on the food surface. The Air fry program can be used to prepare a wide range of food such as fries, potato wedges, whole chicken, chicken wings, nuggets, popcorn chicken, steaks, fish, seafood, etc. The Air fry program can be used at 200°F-440°F for up to 1 hour.
The air fry chart below is a guide on how to air fry a variety of foods. These are guidelines only. As ingredients differ in origin, size, shape as well as brand, these recommendations cannot guarantee the most accurate cooking results for all ingredients. You may personalize the settings for cooking particular ingredients.

TOAST:
The Toast program toasts bread slices evenly and quickly. Place the bread slices on the rack in the center of the oven to get more even toast results. If you prefer a darker toast shade, toast time can be added (up to 9 minutes).

BAGEL:
The Bagel program is used to toast both sides of bagel halves. To get best results, place the bagels on the rack with cut sides facing up. Toast time can be added (up to 9 minutes).

BAKE:
The Bake program can be used at 200°F-440°F for up to 2 hours. It is recommended for baking cakes, breads, cookies, biscuits, etc. Bake program can also be used to prepare a wide range of foods that can be done in a conventional oven.

BROIL:
The Broil program is used to brown the top surface of food with super high heat (440°F) in a short period of time. It is recommended for preparing beef steaks, chicken, fish (salmon, tuna, etc) as well as casseroles, gratins and alike.
Make sure to monitor the food when broiling as it might get overcooked quickly.

DEHYDRATE:
The Dehydrate program exposes food to low temperatures of heat for a long period of time and removes the moisture from food by high speed air flow. Dehydrate is an ideal way of preserving nutrients and flavors of foods. Dehydrate program can be used at 100°F-160°F for up to 24 hours.

Recommended temperatures for dehydrating food

The following dehydrating chart is a guide on how to dehydrate a variety of foods. These are guidelines only. The actual duration of drying depends on the temperature and humidity of the room, the drying temperature, the air flow speed, the humidity level of foods, the thickness of cuts, etc.

DEHYDRATING TIME & TEMP. CHART

PIZZA:
The Pizza program can be used at 320°F-440°F for up to 2 hours. It can cook fresh or frozen pizza. This appliance can accommodate a 11" pizza.

ROAST:
The Roast program can be used at 320°F-440°F for up to 2 hours. It can be used to roast a variety of foods such as meats, poultry, vegetables, etc.

PROOF:
The Proof program can be used at 50°F-80°F for up to 2 hours. It is used to proof bread or pizza dough. Do not use the proof program if your room temperature is not lower than the oven temperature.

LOW:
The Low program is used for low temperature cooking. It can be used at 100°F-300°F for up to 8 hours. Low temperature cooking is an ideal way of preparing healthy and delicious cuisine. Low temperature cooking ensures an even level of doneness through out the entire dish, retains natural oils, moisture and nutrients of the food. It is perfect for meats with little connective tissue.

REHEAT:
The Reheat program can be used at 200°F-440°F for up to 1 hour. Use this program to reheat leftovers.

WARM:
The Warm program can be used at 130°F-220°F for up to 2 hours. Use this program to keep food warm after the food is cooked.

Quick preset programs of air fry function
The Preset Programs for Vegetables, fries, snacks and nuggets are presets for air frying. It is a quick and easy way to air fry these foods without guessing.

VEGETABLES:
Vegetables program can be used at 360°F-440°F for up to 1 hour. This program is recommended for frying all kinds of vegetables and mushrooms.

FRIES:
Fries program can be used at 360°F-440°F for up to 1 hour. This program is recommended for frying all kinds of potato fries, chips, potato wedges, potato cubes, etc.

SNACKS:
Snacks program can be used at 360°F-440°F for up to 1 hour. This program is recommended for frying all kinds of snack foods such as fish fingers, chicken fingers, stuffed vegetables, spring rolls, chicken popcorns, bread-crumbed cheese snacks, etc.

NUGGETS:
Nuggets program can be used at 360°F-440°F for up to 1 hour. This program is recommended for frying pre-cooked frozen nuggets.

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. NEVER immerse the body of the appliance in water or any other liquid.
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 also dishwasher safe in the top rack.
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. Make sure all parts are clean and dry. Store the appliance in a cool dry place. Avoid direct sunlight on the appliance.
8. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

HINTS & TIPS

• Smaller cuts of food usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger foods.
• A larger amount of food only requires a slightly longer cooking time and a smaller amount of food only requires a slightly shorter cooking time.
• Stirring or shaking smaller foods mid-way through the cooking process will improve the end result and can help cook more evenly.
• Adding a small amount of oil to fresh potatoes can result in a crispier skin. Cook your ingredients in the air fryer within a few minutes after adding the oil.
• Do not air fry extremely greasy foods such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• The air fryer can also reheat foods. To reheat foods, set the temperature to 300°F for up to 10 minutes.
• To cook frozen foods, add an additional 3-5 minutes to your cook time.

NOTE:

• Add 3 minutes to the cooking time if you begin cooking while the air fryer is still cold.
• Do not cook frozen, raw foods in the air fryer.

HOMEMADE FRENCH FRIES

• The optimum amount for air frying crispy fries is 17.5oz. or a little over 1 lb.
• When making your own French fries, follow these steps:
  1. Peel or leave skin on potatoes and slice them into strips.
  2. Wash and dry them thoroughly.
  3. Mix potato strips in a bowl with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, make sure they are evenly coated.
  4. Using your hands or tongs, place the potato strips onto the frying rack.

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.