Bella Pro Series 8Qt Touchscreen Digital Air Fryer User Manual

Bella Pro Series 8Qt Touchscreen Digital Air Fryer

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or potholders.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cords, plugs, or appliances in water or other liquids.
4. 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
6. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.

Getting to Know Your 8 QT Touchscreen Air Fryer

The product may vary slightly from illustration

Touchscreen Control

1. Once the frying basket drawer and frying basket are properly locked into the Digital Air Fryer body, the red POWER button will illuminate.
2. The default TEMP: 370ºF and TIME: 15:00 minutes will alternate on the digital display.
3. Press the START (Power ) button to begin air frying for 15 minutes at 370ºF.
4. Press the POWER button to turn the Digital Air Convection Fryer OFF. The white fan icon ( ) will continue to flash for 20 seconds.

• Timer Control Buttons
• Select the timer control (min), and add or decrease cooking time using the + and – symbols. This enables you to add or decrease cooking time, one minute at a time. Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the time.
• Temperature Control Buttons
• Select the temperature control (°F), and add or decrease the temperature using the + and – symbols. This enables you to add or decrease cooking temperature 5°F at a time. Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the temperature. Temperature control range: 180°F – 400°F.
• MENU Preset Choices
• 9 presets to choose from: French Fries, Shrimp, Roast, Chicken, Fish, Steak, Cheese Melts, and Bacon.
• Digital Display
• This display will keep track of the temperature and remaining cook time.
• White Fan Icon
• The flashing, White Fan Icon will appear when the Air Convection Fryer is turned on and for up to 20 seconds after it is turned off.
• Adjustable Control (Temperature and Timer)
• The + and – symbols enable you to add or decrease cooking temperature and time.

IMPORTANT! Depending on the thickness and/or density of foods, it may be necessary to use a meat thermometer to check cooking progress after the preset TIME has expired. If more time is needed, cook at short time intervals until the food tests are done.

Before Using for the First Time

1. Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the air fryer. Check that there is no packaging underneath and around the frying basket.
2. Your air fryer is shipped with the frying basket locked inside the air fryer body. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open the frying basket and place on a flat, clean work area.
3. Wash the frying basket and crisping tray in hot, soapy water.
4. DO NOT IMMERSE THE AIR FRYER BODY IN WATER. Wipe the air fryer body with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.
5. To ensure the crisping tray fits snugly into the frying basket drawer, there are 3 rubber tips attached to the sides of the tray. Before using, check to make sure all
   3 rubber tips are in place. If they become separated from the tray, simply slide them onto the tabs as shown. (See fig. 2.)

Operating Instructions

1. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area, close to an electrical outlet.
2. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open the frying basket; then, remove it from the machine and place it on a flat, clean surface.
3. Place the crisping tray into the base of the frying basket.
4. Insert the assembled frying basket drawer into the front of the Air air-convection fryer. Always make sure frying basket drawer is fully closed.
5. Plug cord in the wall outlet. An audible beep will sound, and a red POWER ( ) button will appear on a black background.
6. To begin, press the red POWER ( ) button.
7. The touchscreen control panel will appear. POWER ( ) button will turn white.
8. The default TIME and TEMP: 15:00 minutes and 370ºF will alternate on the digital display.

8 FOOD MENU PRESETS (French Fries | Shrimp | Roast | Chicken | Fish | Steak | Cheese Melt | Bacon | Preheat)

1. To use food MENU options, simply press the desired food icon
2. When the desired food menu option icon is illuminated, press the START ( ) button to turn the Air Convection Fryer ON.
   NOTE: The quantity, density, and weight of food will alter the total cooking time necessary. Remember, frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality.
   IMPORTANT: Always check food halfway through cooking time to determine final cook TIME and TEMP.
3. To adjust the air frying TIME during operation, press (+) or (–) on the right side of the control panel to advance or decrease time in 1-minute increments to 60 minutes. Press the (+) or (–) on the right side of the control panel to adjust the temperature in 10-degree increments

Air Frying Technique

1. Please consult the Air Frying Chart and/or follow package directions for suggested TIME and TEMP.
2. Always pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and avoid excess smoke.
3. To assure even cooking/browning, ALWAYS open the basket drawer halfway through the cook time and check, turn or shake foods in the frying basket. Some recipes may call for brushing or spraying oil halfway through cooking. Adjust TIME or TEMP if needed.
   CAUTION: Always use oven mitts when handling the hot air fryer basket.
   CAUTION: Make sure the clear basket lock is in the locked position when shaking foods for the Air Convection Fryer. To avoid damage to persons or personal property, do not press the basket release button while shaking the frying basket.
   CAUTION: Hot oil can collect at the base of the drawer. To avoid the risk of burns or personal injury or to avoid oil from contaminating air-fried foods, always unlock and remove the frying basket from the drawer before emptying. NEVER turn the drawer upside down with the frying basket attached.
4. Allow cooked foods to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the drawer from the machine and place it on a flat, heat-resistant surface. Then, remove the frying basket from the drawer.
5. Shake air-fried foods out onto the serving area. Promptly return the frying basket to the drawer and lock into place. Continue air frying subsequent batches, if any.
6. To avoid excess smoke when cooking naturally high-fat foods, such as bacon, chicken wings or sausages, it may be necessary to empty fat from the frying basket
   drawer between batches

Air Frying Chart (Includes Preset Food Menu Items)

• PLEASE NOTE: The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb etc. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F/63°C. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F/71°C and poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170°F/77°C – 180°F/82°C to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.

Trouble Shooting

Recipes

Lemon Za’atar Chicken with Eggplant & Zucchini

Za’atar is a popular Middle Eastern spice mixture dating back to ancient times. We have enveloped the chicken with this aromatic blend of thyme, sumac, wild oregano, and toasted sesame seeds. Fresh lemon adds moist citrus notes. The Air Fryer is the perfect tool for preparing moist and luscious roasted chicken. The frying basket allows drippings (liquid flavor) to permeate the vegetables and stream down into the easy-to-clean drawer. Serves 6.

• 1 (3 1/2 – 4 1/2 lb) whole chicken
• 1 lemon, zested and halved
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 Chinese eggplant
• 1 zucchini
• 1 cup za’atar seasoning

1. Remove the chicken giblets.
2. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Trim all excess fat and use paper towels to pat dry. Work your hands inside the chicken skin to loosen from the meat. Use a sharp paring knife to puncture all fat pockets. Make 3 to 4 slits along the chicken’s backbone to relieve extra fat.
3. Liberally coat the chicken inside and out with za’atar. Generously rub za’atar under the chicken skin. Squeeze each lemon half over the chicken; squeeze again and place inside the chicken cavity.
4. Tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. To ensure crispy skin, refrigerate the chicken uncovered for 30 minutes before air frying.
5. Trim the eggplant and zucchini, cut into discs, then use to cover the bottom of the Air Fryer basket. Lay the chicken, breast side down, onto the bed of vegetables.
6. Use the food MENU preset for CHICKEN. When the CHICKEN icon illuminates, press the START button to begin air frying at 360ºF. Increase the TIME to 30 minutes.
7. Turn the chicken over, breast side up. Sprinkle lemon zest over the breast of the chicken.

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