AEG 8000, AAF12B Manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Main Unit
2. Rear Air Outlet
3. Control Panel
4. Wire Racks
5. Removable Door
6. Window Display
7. Door Handle
8. Drip Tray
9. Basket
10. Basket Handle
11. Skewer
12. Skewer Forks
13. Skewer Handling Hook

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging materials and promotional labels from the inside and outside of the appliance.
2. Place the appliance on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface, leaving enough space to open the door.
3. Clean the appliance and accessories (see CARE & CLEANING).
4. Heat the appliance for 10 min using the Air Fry function.

NOTE: During the first heating operation you may notice a small amount of smoke and/or an odor of oil.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Usage of the Control Panel

1. Temperature Adjustment:
   Press the + or - temperature buttons to set the preparation temperature. For a quick adjustment, Hold down the button.
   NOTE: The operating temperature varies between 60°C and 200°C (Dehydrate function operates between 30°C and 80°C)
2. AIR FRY
   With Air Fry mode selected, you can choose one of the 7 preset recipes or manually adjust the preparation.
3. BAKE
   With bake mode selected, cook your favorite foods such as cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls and more.
4. REHEAT
   Quickly warm up your favorite foods.
5. DEHYDRATE
   Dehydrate fruits and vegetables at low temperatures for healthy snacks.
6. ROTISSERIE
   With the skewer inserted into the appliance, use this function to rotate your meats for even cooking.
   NOTE: The preset temperature and time in the cooking modes can also be manually adjusted according to your preference.
7. Time Adjustment
   Tap the + or - time buttons to set the cooking time. For a quick adjustment, hold down the button.
   NOTE: The operating time varies between 1 minute and 99 minutes (except for the "dehydrate" function: which is between 5 minutes and 300 minutes).
8. Light
   Press the Light button to turn the light on or off.
9. Preheat Indicator Light
   The indicator light will turn on informing you that the appliance is preheating. The preheating lasts for a maximum of 5 minutes.
10. Preparation Mode Button
    Press the Preparation Modes menu to select one of the 5 preparation modes.
11. On/Off
    This button has three functions: Tap the button to activate the control panel. If the appliance is not in use, touch the button for the panel to enter rest mode. The panel will show a countdown of 20 seconds for the appliance to cool down.
12. Start/Pause
    Tap the button to start preparing your food or to pause the process during cooking. When paused, it is possible to adjust the temperature/time of the cycle if necessary.
    NOTE: If the Air Fryer is paused at any time for more than 10 minutes, the appliance will return to the home screen.
13. Turn Food Indicator Light
    This indication will appear halfway through the cooking time for some of the preset recipes and for manual adjustment.

Preset Recipes

Select one of the 7 predefined preparation recipes:
NOTE: It is necessary to turn certain foods at halfway though the cooking time for uniform texture. Use gloves or tongs to handle to ensure your safety and avoid accidents.
The cooking process pauses if the door is opened. Operation resumes once the door is closed.

Food		Temp. (°C)	Prep time (minutes)	Portion (kg)	Turn food at halfway point?
French Fries		180	20	0.4	Yes
Muffin		165	15	0.45 (50g x 9pcs)	No
Meat		180	30	0.9	Yes
Chicken		200	40	1	Yes
Bread		180	30	0.5	No
Fish		180	15	0.2 (40x120x100mm)	No
Vegetable		180	30	0.8	Yes

NOTE: Big Bread: 500g, 180°C 30 minutes; Frozen Cheese bread: 50gx18pcs, 160°C, 24 minutes

The temperature and preparation times listed in the table are guidelines and vary depending on the recipes and the amount of ingredients, shape and texture of the foods. You can adjust the cooking temperature and time as desired.

Using Your Appliance

1. Place the appliance on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface leaving enough room to open the door.

Do not obstruct the air outlets of the product.

2. Plug in the appliance.
3. Pull on the handle to open Door
   
4. Insert the Drip Tray into the bottom of the appliance so that grease and debris do not fall into the appliance.
   
5. Your appliance has 3 accessories for the preparation of various foods (See General Overview).
6. Place food in the chosen accessory and close the door of your appliance.
7. Press the On/Off button once to turn on the appliance.
8. Select a preset recipe, staging mode, or manually adjust the temperature and time as desired.
9. Press the Start/Pause button to begin food preparation.
   NOTE:
   • The control panel buttons beep to confirm selection.
   • The appliance automatically preheats when the start/pause button is pressed. The preheat light stays on for up to 5min. The time countdown begins once the cooking temperature is reached.
10. At the end of the programmed time, the panel shows "END", together with 3 "Beeps" signal.
11. Pull the handle to open the door.
12. Use a heat resistant utensil to remove food and deposit it in a container.

Keep your face, arms and hands away from steam released when opening the door.

13. Unplug the appliance when finished or, return to step 8 if you wish to prepare more food.

Wire Racks

1. Place the appliance on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface leaving enough room to open the door.
   
2. Use the wire racks when dehydrating fruits/vegetables.
   NOTE: If both wire racks are used at the same time it is recommended to switch the rack positions halfway through the cooking time for more even cooking.

Basket

The basket handle must be attached when inserting or removing food.

1. Press the sides of the handle (A) and fit the handle into the slots on the basket.
   
2. Release the handle then close the clip to lock the handle in place.
   
3. Place the Basket on the desired shelf and remove the basket handle.
   

Be sure handles are assembled and fastened properly.

Spinning Skewer

Insert the Skewer into the meat of your choice. Make sure the meat can freely rotate within the cavity. If meats are too large they may not cook correctly, and they may hit the side of the cavity and damage the appliance.

1. Position the forks and attach them with the screws so that the food is securely fastened.
   NOTE: Use the forks to help secure the food.
   
2. Use the Handling Hook to position the Skewer on the rails and slide it to the docking points. Make sure the Skewer is properly seated in the turning hole on the left side of the appliance.
   
3. To remove the Skewer, use the Handling Hook by snapping into the skewer and pushing it slightly to the right to disengage it from the fixing brackets. Then slide the Skewer down the rails out of the appliance.
   

CARE & CLEANING

Cleaning

To avoid electric shock, remove the plug from the outlet before performing any cleaning or maintenance. Cleaning should be done with a cold appliance. Use only a damp cloth to clean the outside of the appliance and its electrical cable.

1. Open the door at 45° and remove the Removable Door by first pulling the left side up and then pull the door to the left. Clean both sides with warm water and mild detergent.
   

Do not place the removable door in the dishwasher. Handwash only.

2. Use a soft sponge and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly to clean the accessories.
   NOTE: The Drip Tray (H), Basket (I), Basket Handle (J), Skewer (K), Skewer Forks (L), and Skewer Handling Hooks (M) are dishwasher safe. (See General Overview)
3. Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the outside of the appliance.

Never immerse the appliance, plug or power cord in water or any other liquid. Never clean your appliance with flammable fluids such as alcohol, kerosene, gasoline, thinner, solvents, removers or with chemicals such as detergents with ammonia, acids, vinegars, soda or abrasives such as soaps.
Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.

4. It is important to clean your appliance after each use as the buildup of oil, grease or food can cause unpleasant odors, malfunctions and decrease performance.

Storage

1. Turn off the appliance and allow it to cool down completely.
2. Ensure that all components and accessories are clean and dry.
3. Store your appliance in a flat, dry, safe place away from children.

WHAT TO DO IF

Use this guide to help with common issues that may interfere with the performance of the product. If this does not help improve the issue, please contact Customer Service.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have received instruction concerning how to safely use the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• 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 appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they don't not play with the appliance.
• Please keep the air fryer and the power cord out of the reach of children less than 8 years.
• This appliance is intended for normal household use only.
• If the power cord is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by a service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid safety hazards.
• The accessible surfaces may become hot during use.
• Do not cover the air inlet and the air outlet openings while the appliance is operating.
• Always return the appliance to an authorized service center for examination or repair.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
• Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas stove, any kind of electric stove, electric cooking plates or in a heated oven.
• Always make sure that the plug is inserted into the socket properly.
• Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces or sharp objects to avoid damage.
• Never put anything flammable, explosive or corrosive in the basket.
• Do not excessively pinch, bend, twist or place heavy objects on the power cord to prevent from exposing or breaking its core.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
• Never start cooking without the basket being in place.
• Do not fill up the basket above the "MAX" line in order to prevent food contact with the heating element.
• Do not touch the basket directly with your hands during or right after use to avoid getting scalded.
• Do not use any plastic utensils or normal paper wrapping materials to wrap food for cooking.
• Do not insert pins, wires or other objects into any of the openings of the air fryer to avoid an electrical shock or injury.
• Please be sure to unplug the air fryer before cleaning or repairing it.
• Do not move or shake the air fryer during use.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into the safety switch to avoid any danger.
• Not suitable for contact with high acidic and/or high salty ingredients.
• Avoid using metal tools when manipulating the food in the basket.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  • staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  • farm houses;
  • by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
  • bed and breakfast type environments.

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

Symbols in the instruction:
Warning / Caution-Safety information.
General information and tips.

Subject to change without notice.

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References

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