This document is an instruction manual for the Posame Air Fryer, model number HF-8018TS-C, with SKU KZ-002CPH. It is intended for household use only.
Function Description
The Posame Air Fryer provides an easy and healthy way to prepare various ingredients. It utilizes hot rapid air circulation and a grill to cook food in all directions, often without the need for oil.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model No.: HF-8018TS-C
- SKU: KZ-002CPH
- Timer Control: 0-30 minutes
- Temperature Control: 175-400°F
- Optimal Amount for Crispy Fries: 500 grams
Usage Features
General Description (Fig.1):
- Basket
- Basket handle
- LCD with Touch screen (Liquid Crystal Display)
- Timer control
- Temperature control
- Power-on knob/Pause knob
- Air inlet
- Air outlet
- Mains cord
Before First Use:
- Remove all packaging materials, stickers, or labels.
- Clean the basket and fry pan with hot water, washing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. These parts are dishwasher-safe.
- Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a cloth. No need to fill the basket with oil or frying fat as the appliance uses hot air.
Preparing for Use:
- Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and even surface. Do not place it on a non-heat-resistant surface.
- Put the fry pan into the basket (Fig.4).
- Do not fill the basket with oil or any other liquid.
- Do not put anything on top of the appliance, as this will disrupt airflow.
Using the Appliance (Hot Air Frying):
- Connect the mains plug to an earthed wall socket.
- Carefully pull the basket out of the air fryer (Fig.3).
- Put the fry plate into the basket (Fig.4).
- Place the ingredients in the basket (Fig.5).
- Slide the basket into the AIR FRYER (Fig.6).
- Caution: Do not touch the basket during and shortly after use, as it gets very hot. Only hold the basket by the handle.
- Press the temperature control key to set the proper temperature (Fig.7). Refer to the 'Settings' section for guidance.
- Determine the required preparation time for the ingredients.
- To switch on the appliance, press the timer key to set the required preparation time (Fig.8).
- For ingredients requiring shaking halfway through preparation (refer to 'Settings' section), pull the basket out by the handle, shake it, and then slide it back into the air fryer (Fig.9).
- When the timer bell rings, the set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the pan out and place it on a heat-resistant holder.
- Note: You can manually switch off the appliance by turning the temperature control knob to 0.
- Check if the ingredients are ready (Fig.10). If not, slide the pan back in and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
- To remove ingredients with original oil (e.g., beef, chicken, meat), use tongs to pick them one by one (Fig.12).
- Important: Do not turn over the pan, as oil collected at the bottom of the basket will leak onto the ingredients.
- To remove ingredients without excess oil (e.g., chips, vegetables), turn off the basket and pour ingredients into tableware (Fig.11).
- Tip: For large or fragile ingredients, lift them out with tongs.
- The air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch once one is complete.
Settings (Table):
The manual provides a table with basic settings for various ingredients, including min-max amount (g), time (min), temperature (°F), and whether shaking is required, along with extra information.
- Potatoes & Fries: Thin frozen fries, thick frozen fries, home-made fries, potato wedges, potato cubes, Rosti, potato gratin.
- Meat & Poultry: Steak, pork chops, hamburger, sausage roll, drumsticks, chicken breast.
- Snacks: Spring rolls, frozen chicken nuggets, frozen fish fingers, frozen bread crumbed cheese snacks, stuffed vegetables.
- Baking: Cake, quiche, muffins, sweet snacks.
Tips:
- Smaller ingredients generally require shorter preparation times.
- Larger amounts of ingredients require slightly longer preparation times.
- Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through cooking optimizes results and prevents uneven frying.
- Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry immediately after adding oil.
- Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients like sausages.
- Snacks prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
- Use pre-made dough for quick snacks; it requires less preparation time than home-made dough.
- Use a baking tin or oven dish in the air fryer basket for cakes, quiches, or fragile/filled ingredients.
- To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to 300°F for up to 10 minutes.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning:
- Caution: Do not clean the fry pan, basket, or inside of the appliance with metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials, as this may damage the non-stick coating.
- Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
- Note: Removing the basket helps the air fryer cool down faster.
- Wipe the outside with a moist cloth.
- Clean the fry pan and basket with hot water, washing-up liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. These parts are dishwasher-proof.
- Any remaining dirt can be removed with degreasing liquid.
- Tip: If dirt is stuck, fill the basket with hot water and some washing-up liquid, then let the fry pan and basket soak for about 10 minutes.
- Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.
- Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
Storage:
- Unplug the air fryer.
- Ensure all parts are clean and dry.
Troubleshooting:
The manual includes a troubleshooting table covering common issues, possible causes, and solutions:
- Appliance not working: Not plugged in, timer not set.
- Ingredients not done: Too many ingredients, temperature too low.
- Ingredients fried unevenly: Ingredients need shaking, incorrect temperature.
- Fried snacks not crispy: Used wrong snack type, no oil added.
- Cannot slide pan properly: Too many ingredients, basket not placed correctly.
- White smoke: Greasy ingredients, grease residues from previous use.
- Fresh fries unevenly fried: Wrong potato type, potato sticks not rinsed properly.
- Fresh fries not crispy: Potato sticks not dried, potato sticks too large, not enough oil.
Environmental Protection:
Do not dispose of the appliance with normal household waste. Hand it in at an official collection point for recycling to contribute to environmental protection (Fig.14).
Guarantee and Service:
For service, information, or problems, visit the website or contact the distributor.