The Kitchen Couture DAF-530D-2 is a digital air fryer designed for healthier and faster cooking. It circulates hot air rapidly around food, heating it from all sides to create a crispy outer layer without the need for oil, resulting in up to 80% less fat compared to conventional frying methods. The typical cooking time for this air fryer is 10-20 minutes, which is faster than the 15-30 minutes required by conventional fryers or ovens.
Function Description:
The air fryer operates by circulating hot air, allowing for a healthier alternative to deep frying. It features a digital touch screen control panel for easy operation and offers 7 preset cooking modes for various ingredients, including potato fries, meat, chicken, steak, cake, shrimp, and fish. Users can also personalize time and temperature settings. The appliance includes a basket and a frying tray, which are designed for easy removal and cleaning.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: DAF-530D-2
- Input Voltage / Frequency: 220-240V 50Hz
- Power: 1400-1600 Watt
- Product Dimensions: W288 x D348 x H327 mm
- Product Weight: Approx. 4.5 kg
- Capacity: 4.5 Litre
- Temperature Control: Up to 200°C
- Digital Timer: 60 Minute
Usage Features:
- Digital Touch Screen: The appliance is controlled via a digital touch screen, allowing for intuitive selection of cooking modes, time, and temperature.
- 7 Preset Cooking Modes: Dedicated modes for common dishes simplify the cooking process. These include:
- Potato fries: 18 mins at 200°C
- Meat: 12 mins at 200°C
- Chicken: 20 mins at 200°C
- Steak: 12 mins at 180°C
- Cake: 25 mins at 160°C
- Shrimp: 8 mins at 180°C
- Fish: 10 mins at 180°C
- Personalized Settings: Users can adjust cooking time from 1 to 60 minutes (in 1-minute increments) and temperature from 50 to 200°C (in 10°C increments) to suit specific ingredients and preferences.
- High-Speed Air Circulation: Ensures even cooking and crispy results.
- Start/Pause Function: Allows pausing and resuming cooking. Cooking automatically pauses when the frying tray is pulled out and resumes when it's reinserted.
- Automatic Shut-off: The appliance automatically terminates cooking when the set time is up, followed by a 1-minute fan operation to cool down the ingredients and the appliance.
- Manual Termination: Cooking can be manually stopped by touching and holding the Start/Pause button for 3 seconds.
- Preheating: It is recommended to preheat the appliance for 3 minutes to reach the desired temperature before cooking.
- Shaking Reminder: For certain ingredients, shaking halfway through the cooking time is recommended to optimize results and prevent uneven frying. The basket can be released from the frying tray to reduce weight during shaking.
- Reheating Function: Ingredients can be reheated by setting the temperature to 150°C and the timer to about 10 minutes.
- Safety Switch: Ensures the appliance operates safely.
Maintenance Features:
- Non-stick Coating: The frying tray and basket have a non-stick coating, making them easier to clean.
- Dishwasher Safe Parts: The basket and frying tray can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
- Easy Cleaning: The appliance should be cleaned after every use.
- Unplug and allow the appliance to cool down completely (at least 30 minutes).
- Wipe the outside with a moist cloth.
- Clean the frying tray and basket with hot water and liquid washing soap using a non-abrasive sponge.
- For stubborn dirt, fill the frying tray with hot water and soap, place the basket inside, and let soak for approximately 10 minutes.
- Clean the inside of the appliance with a moist cloth or non-abrasive sponge.
- Clean the heating element with a non-abrasive cleaning brush to remove food residues.
- Storage: Store the appliance in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, ensuring all parts are clean and dry.
Safety Warnings:
- Never immerse the main body of the appliance in water or any other liquid, and do not rinse it under the tap to prevent electric shock.
- Always place ingredients in the basket to prevent contact with heating elements.
- Do not cover air inlet and exhaust openings during operation.
- Do not fill the frying tray with oil to avoid fire hazards.
- Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.
- Ensure the voltage matches local mains voltage before connecting.
- Do not use if the plug, power cord, or appliance is damaged.
- Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
- Do not plug/unplug or operate the touch screen with wet hands.
- Only connect to an earthed wall socket.
- Do not connect to an external timer switch.
- Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials.
- Maintain at least 10cm free space around the back, sides, and above the appliance.
- Be cautious of hot steam and air released from the air outlet during operation.
- Immediately unplug if dark smoke appears and wait for it to stop before pulling out the frying tray.
- Do not press the basket release button when the frying tray is hanging in the air, as this can cause the tray to fall and damage.
- Do not turn the basket upside down with the frying tray still attached, as grease and oil may flow back onto the ingredients.
- The basket, frying tray, and ingredients will be hot after air frying.
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