Farberware FW-AF Compact Oil-Less Fryer
PARTS
- Air vents
- Housing
- Power cord with plug
- Heating element
- Safety switch
- Basket holder
- Basket handle
- Release button
- Release button cover
- Basket
- Control panel
- Digital LED display
- Increase temperature button
- Decrease temperature button
- Select program button
- On/off button
- Decrease time button
- Increase time button
- Start/Pause button
KNOW YOUR DIGITAL OIL-LESS FRYER
Prepare your favorite foods and snacks in a quick, healthy, and easy way with your new Digital Oil-Less Fryer. This Oil-less Fryer combines heat with high-speed air circulation to cook your ingredients from all sides, simultaneously! It also allows you to prepare a variety of tasty dishes without the addition of excess oils or fats to most ingredients.
This Oil-less Fryer features:
- Digital control of the cooking time and temperature.
- A digital control panel with 8 preset menu options.
- A temperature control range up to 400°F (200°C)
- A timer range from 1 to 60 minutes, which is equipped with an auto shut-off feature. Once the timer reaches “0”, the unit will turn itself off.
- Capacity of 2 lbs.
Other great advantages provided by your Oil-less Fryer include:
- Fast cooking, with little to no preheating required.
- Quick and easy clean-up: the non-stick coated parts are conveniently sized to fit in the dishwasher.
- Hassle-free frying—no spatters, no mess, and no oil smell!
- Versatility—with its frying, baking, grilling, and roasting capacities, this unit serves as a great cooking tool for a busy kitchen.
- No assembly required—very easy and safe to use!
ILLUSTRATIONS
OPERATION
Before first use
- Remove all packaging materials, labels and/or other transportation means.
- Check package content to verify it is complete and undamaged. Do not operate the appliance if the content is incomplete or appears damaged. Return it immediately to Walmart.
- It is recommended to operate it for at least 20 minutes on its highest setting ( Using the appliance), until no odor or smoke is present. During use, ensure ample ventilation.
- Let the appliance cool completely.
- Clean the appliance ( Cleaning and Maintenance).
Cooking programs
The appliance is equipped with several pre-set cooking programs. The cooking times and temperatures can be adjusted to suit your own taste, food quantities and food manufacturer’s instructions.
Using the appliance
This appliance can be used to prepare fries and potatoes, meat and poultry, snacks and for baking ( Recommended cooking times and temperatures). This appliance uses a combination of hot air, high speed air circulation and a top heating element to cook food from all sides. It is an alternative way to cook food and snacks in a quick, healthy and easy way.
- Place the appliance on a clean, flat and heat-resistant surface. Ensure a minimum distance around the appliance of at least 6 inches to other objects, cupboards and walls (ill. a ).
- Insert the plug (3) into a wall outlet (ill. l ). The on/off button (16) lights up blue.
- Press the on/off button (16) to switch the appliance on. The display lights up and shows the default settings.
- Press the select program button (15) until the required cooking program is selected ( Cooking programs) or use the default settings.
- Press the increase and decrease buttons (13, 14) to set the required temperature and the increase and decrease buttons (17, 18) to set the required time
- Press the on/off button (16) to exit the selected program, if required.
- Press the start/pause button (19) to start the cooking program. The fan symbol on the display (12) turns blue and blinks until the set temperature is reached.
Recommended cooking times and temperatures
| Min – Max Amount (lb.) | Time (min.) | Temp (°F/°C) | Shake needed | Additional information | |
| Fries & Potatoes | |||||
| Thin frozen fries | 0.6-1.5 | 9-16 | 400 | Yes | – |
| Thick frozen fries | 0.6-1.5 | 11-20 | 400 | Yes | – |
| Home-made fries | 0.6-1.7 | 18-25 | 400 | Yes | Coat fresh potatoes with ½ tbsp. of oil before adding to basket. |
| (0.3 x 0.3 inch) | |||||
| Home-made potato | 0.6-1.7 | 18-22 | 360 | Yes | |
| wedges | |||||
| Home-made potato | 0.6-1.6 | 15-20 | 360 | Yes | |
| cubes | |||||
| Hash brown | 0.5 | 15-18 | 360 | Yes | – |
| Potato gratin | 1.1 | 15-18 | 360 | – | – |
| Min – Max Amount (lb.) | Time (min.) | Temp (°F/°C) | Shake needed | Additional information | |
| Meat & Poultry | |||||
| Steak | 0.2-1.1 | 8-12 | 400 | – | – |
| Pork chops | 0.2-1.1 | 10-14 | 360 | – | – |
| Hamburger | 0.2-1.1 | 7-14 | 400 | – | – |
| Sausage roll | 0.2-1.1 | 13-15 | 400 | – | – |
| Drumsticks | 0.2-1.1 | 15-22 | 400 | – | – |
| Chicken breast | 0.2-1.1 | 10-15 | 360 | – | – |
| Snacks | |||||
| Spring rolls | 0.2-1.0 | 8-10 | 400 | Yes |
use oven ready type |
| Frozen chicken nuggets | 0.2-1.1 | 6-10 | 400 | Yes | |
| Frozen fish fingers | 0.2-1.0 | 6-10 | 400 | – | |
| Frozen bread crumbed cheese snacks | 0.2-1.0 | 8-10 | 360 | – | |
| Frozen vegetables | 0.2-1.0 | 10 | 320 | Yes | |
| Baking | |||||
| Cake | max. 0.7 | 15-25 | 330 | – | |
| Quiche | max. 0.9 | 20-22 | 400 | – | |
| Muffins | max. 0.7 | 15-25 | 350 | – | |
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| The appliance is not working | Appliance not plugged in Wall outlet not energized Basket holder not properly engaged with the appliance housing On/off button pressed during cooking process | Insert the plug into the wall outlet Check fuses and circuit breaker Fit the basket holder properly into the appliance housing
Press the on/off button to switch the appliance on |
| The appliance is working but the display does not light up | Damaged display | Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and contact qualified personnel to check and repair the appliance |
| The start/pause button turned blue but the appliance does not heat up | Preheat time too short
Basket holder not properly engaged with the appliance housing Malfunctioning appliance | Let the appliance preheat for a longer time Fit the basket holder properly into the appliance housing
Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and contact qualified personnel to check and repair the appliance |
| The appliance heats up but the start/pause button is red. | Malfunctioning appliance | Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and contact qualified personnel to check and repair the appliance |
| The timer does not ring upon reaching ‘0:00’ | Malfunctioning appliance | Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and contact qualified personnel to check and repair the appliance |
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| The basket cannot be removed from the basket holder | Damaged release button
Build-up of food residue between the basket and basket holder | Remove cooked food with suitable utensils and contact qualified personnel to check and repair the release button Remove cooked food with suitable utensils. Switch the appliance off and allow to cool down. Remove the food residue. |
| The basket holder cannot be placed in the appliance | Overfilled basket Basket incorrectly placed in the basket holder | Remove some food from the basket Push the basket down into the basket holder until you can hear a click |
| Food not fully cooked | Cooking time too short Cooking temperature too low Too much food in the basket | Extend the cooking time Increase the set temperature Remove some food from the basket |
| Food over cooked or burnt | Cooking time too long Cooking temperature too high The food was not shaken during the cooking cycle | Reduce the cooking time Reduce set temperature
Shake or flip the food in the middle of the cooking cycle ( Operation) |
| Food is soggy and not crispy | The food used is not suited for oil-less fryers Cooking time too short Cooking temperature too low | Ensure the used food is suited for oil-less fryers Extend the cooking time Increase the set temperature |
| French fries are cooked unevenly | Frozen fries were not shaken during the cooking cycle Freshly cut potato fries haven’t been rinsed and dried | Shake fries halfway through the cooking time Rinse and dry all freshly cut potato fries prior to placing in the oil-less fryer |
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
| French fries are not crispy | Crispiness of fries depends on the amount of oil and water | Dry the potato sticks before cooking; cut the potato sticks into thinner sticks; add a drizzle of oil before putting in basket |
| The appliance produces an odor and emits smoke | Residues from the production process are eliminated during first use
Food residues not properly removed following previous use Malfunctioning appliance
Food too greasy | Operate the appliance for at least 20 minutes on its highest setting, with no food, until no odor or smoke is present Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet, let it cool down and clean thoroughly before using again Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and contact qualified personnel to check and repair the appliance Ensure ample ventilation, unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and let it cool down |
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Farberware FW-AF Compact Oil-Less Fryer-FAQs
How does a Farberware air fryer work?
It uses hot air circulation to create a crispy texture with little or no oil.
Which air fryer setting should I use?
1. For deep frying: Lower the air fryer temperature by 25°F and use the same cooking time.
2. For baking: Lower the air fryer temperature by 25°F and reduce cooking time by 20%.
Does an air fryer remove oil from food?
Yes, it significantly reduces the fat content compared to traditional deep frying, as it uses little to no oil.
How long do you cook in the Big Easy Oil-Less Fryer?
Cook for about 10 minutes per pound, but always check doneness using a meat thermometer.
What breaks down fryer oil?
Heat breaks down oil over time. To extend oil life, turn off the fryer when not in use.
Is the Farberware deep fryer dishwasher safe?
Yes, it has dishwasher-safe components, making cleaning easy.
Can you use an air fryer without oil?
Yes, the air fryer cooks food with hot air, so no oil is needed for a crispy texture.
How do I turn off the Farberware air fryer toaster oven?
Press the START/CANCEL button, wait 30 seconds for the display to turn off, and unplug it.
How do I know when my Farberware air fryer is preheated?
The preheating light will turn off when it reaches the set temperature, indicating it’s ready.
How do you clean a Farberware fryer?
Fill it with water and dish soap to the max line, boil the water, let it cool, and rinse thoroughly.