ALDI Ambiano Air Fryer User Manual

ALDI Ambiano Air Fryer

Overview

Appliance parts

Fig. A

1. Controls/display
2. Housing
3. Frying basket
4. Fryer pan
5. Adjustable foot
6. Frying basket handle
7. Protective flap with release button
8. Heating element (inside the appliance, not shown)
   • Fig. B
9. Warning sign “Hot surfaces”
10. Steam outlet
11. Mains cable with mains plug
12. Automatic programme active (varies according to the programme set)
13. Display for temperature/cooking time
14. Cooking temperature display
15. Cooking time display
16. Switch between temperature/cooking time settings
17. Increase cooking temperature/cooking time
18. Switch appliance on/off, interrupt heating process
19. Decrease cooking temperature/cooking time
20. Programme selection
21. Heating process running operating light
22. Fan active operating light

Operation

• Do not press the release button while shaking the food.
• Pull the fryer pan out of the appliance (see Fig. D).
• Slide the protective fl ap 7 a forward over the release button and press the release button b to remove the frying basket from the fryer pan (see Fig. F).
• Place the frying basket into the fryer pan so that the handle catch fi ts into the recess on the fryer pan and clicks into place.
• Fill the frying basket with the food. For more information on the recommended fill levels, see the table in section “Setting the appliance” on page 18.
• Hold the fryer pan firmly and push it from the front until it is completely inside the appliance (see Fig. E).

Setting the cooking time and temperature

• Press the button for a few seconds to switch on the appliance. The default setting is a cooking temperature of 200°C and a cooking time
  of 15 minutes.
• Press the button to select the cooking time or temperature setting.
• The symbols C o for the temperature setting and for the cooking time setting are displayed alternately.
• Use the and buttons to change the cooking temperature C o in 5°C increments.
• Press and hold the or button longer to set the required temperature more quickly. Cooking temperatures of between 80°C and 200°C can be set.
• Use the and buttons to set the cooking time you require in minutes increments.
• Press and hold the or button longer to set the required cooking time more quickly. It is possible to set a total cooking time of 60 minutes.
• Start the cooking process by briefl y pressing the button. The cooking temperature and remaining cooking time are shown alternately when the appliance is in use. The blades of the fan symbol 22 light up in a clockwise direction. The 21 symbol lights up as soon as the set temperature is reached. You can remove the fryer pan 4 from the appliance at any time during preparation to avoid burning the food. The appliance switches off automatically.
• Shake the frying basket 3 halfway through the cooking time to redistribute the food. This helps to ensure that the food is evenly cooked.
  Either shake the fryer pan together with the basket (see Fig. G) or, if you find this is too heavy, you can also place the fryer pan on a heat-resistant surface and remove the frying basket.
• To do so, use the handle to pull the fryer pan from the appliance. Shake the food carefully and push the fryer pan back into the appliance. The time continues automatically.
• If you would like to replenish the food, use the handle to pull the fryer pan from the appliance.
• Replenish the food carefully and push the frying basket back into the appliance. The cooking process continues.

Interrupting the cooking process

• To interrupt the cooking process briefl y without removing the frying basket, press the button 18 .
• The button flashes and the 21 symbol disappears. The fan continues to operate for approx. 2 minutes and is indicated by the rotating light of the blades of the fan symbol 22 . After approx. 2 minutes of no button being pressed, the appliance switches off.

End of the cooking process

Once the cooking time has elapsed, a tone will sound and the appliance switches itself off. The fan will continue to run for a few minutes.

• To stop the cooking process early, press the button for a few seconds until the appliance switches off.
• Pull the mains plug 11 out of the mains socket.
• Use the handle to pull the fryer pan from the appliance. Place the fryer pan on a heat-resistant surface and remove the frying basket by pressing the release button 7 .

Setting the appliance

Recommended settings

Refer to the table below for the recommended settings. The times given are for guidance only. They may vary by volume, by the fried food itself or by your own wishes and taste.

• The hot air fryer is also perfect for heating up meals: heat up the food for 10 minutes at 150°C.
• If you have not pre-heated the hot air fryer, leave the food to cook for an extra 3 minutes.
• The baking tins for baking in the hot air fryer are not supplied with the appliance.

Setting an automatic programme

• With the automatic programmes, you can cook certain foods at a preset temperature and cooking time. The following programmes are available:
  Frozen chips
  Fried bacon
  Chicken legs
  Shrimps
  Meat
  Muffi ns/cakes
  Vegetables
  Fish
• Press the 18 button to switch on the appliance.
• Press the 20 button several times to set the required automatic programme.
• Start the cooking process by briefl y pressing the button. Once the cooking time has elapsed, a tone will sound and the appliance switches itself off. The fan will continue to run for a few minutes.
• To stop the cooking process early, press the button for a few seconds until the appliance switches off.
• Pull the mains plug 11 out of the mains socket.

Cleaning

Possibility of damage to the appliance

There is a risk of damage to the appliance if it is used improperly.

• Do not use any rough or abrasive cleaning agents on or in the housing of the appliance.
• Do not clean the hot air fryer housing and accessories in the dishwasher.
•  A soft, slightly damp cloth is suitable for cleaning the controlelement and outer surfaces of the appliance
• Clean the fryer pan 4 and frying basket 3 using a sponge and a small amount of mild soap solution. Rinse out the containers well and dry everything thoroughly. If the parts are very dirty, leave them to soak in warm water with a little washing-up liquid for about 10 minutes beforehand.
• Clean the appliance interior using hot water and a damp sponge.
• Carefully remove food residue from the grille cover over the heating elements using a sponge and a small amount of mild soap solution.

End of operation

• If you do not plan to use the appliance for a long period of time, disconnect the mains plug from the power socket and store the appliance in a dry location.

Storing/transporting

• When you are not using the appliance, switch off the power point and pull out the plug, and store the appliance in a dry, dust-free and frost-free environment that is not exposed to direct sunlight.
• Do not store the appliance within the reach of children.
• To avoid damage during transport, we recommend that you use the original packaging.

Troubleshooting

The product left our warehouse in perfect condition. If you do, however, discover a problem, see if you can solve it by using the solutions offered in the following table. If you do not succeed, contact our Customer Service department.

Technical specification

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