Westinghouse Opti-Fry Air Oven Instruction Manual

OPTI-FRY AIR OVEN 3.2LINSTRUCTION MANUAL

Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from the actual product appearance.Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

1. Read all instructions carefully before using your new Air Oven.
2. Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove the power plug. Remove by grasping the plug – do not pull on the cord.
3. DANGER: Do not operate Air Oven if:i) the cord or plug is split, melted, or damaged.ii) the Air Oven has malfunctioned.iii) the Air Oven has been damaged in any manner.If any of the above incidents occur, return your Air Oven to the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair, or adjustment.
4. DANGER: Do not under any circumstances immerse the power cord, mains plug, or Air Oven body in water or any other liquid. 5.
5. WARNING: Use handle grip and buttons only as some surfaces may become warm whilst the Air Oven is in use.
6. WARNING: If the mains supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a  hazard.
7. WARNING: Do not cover the Air Oven whilst in operation as the air inlet and outlet vents must be kept clear.
8. WARNING: Ensure the drip tray is cleaned regularly as the build-up of oils and fats may pose a fire hazard.
9. WARNING: Exercise caution when removing the cooking basket and drip tray from the Air Oven.
10. WARNING: The insides of the appliance will become very hot during and after the operation. Do not touch.
11. WARNING: Do not move Air Oven whilst food is present in the basket as hot liquids may have collected in the drip tray and may leak out whilst moving.
12. WARNING: Combustible materials such as paper, curtains, tablecloths, kitchen towels, etc should not be placed near the Air Oven whilst in operation.
13. WARNING: Do not place the Air Oven against a wall or against another appliance. Leave at least 10cm free space on the back and sides and 10cm free space above the Air Oven.
14. WARNING: Exercise caution when removing the basket and drip tray as hot steam and air will expel from the Air Oven.
15. WARNING: Immediately unplug the Air Oven if you see any smoke coming from the unit. Wait for the smoke to stop before removing the basket and drip tray from the Air Oven.
16. CAUTION: Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
17. CAUTION: Keep the Air Oven and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
18. CAUTION: Wait for the Air Oven to cool before moving. Carry only by the outer side panels.
19. CAUTION: During operation, hot steam is released through the air vent openings. Keep your hands and other body parts at a safe distance from the airvent openings.
20. CAUTION: Allow 30 minutes to cool down after cooking before handling or cleaning.
21. This Air Oven is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
22. Any appliance that has been dropped or damaged should not be used until examined by an authorized service center.
23. Do not permit the mains supply cord or plug to touch hot objects or allow the power cord to lay across the Air Oven.
24. This appliance is deemed for use indoors only.
25. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents. The outside surface may be wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth and dried thoroughly. If necessary, a milddishwashing detergent may be applied to the cloth but not directly applied to the Air Oven.
26. This Air Oven can be used by children aged from 8 years old and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the Air Oven in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
27. Children should not play with the Air Oven.
28. Your Air Oven should not be unattended while in use.
29. This Air Oven should not be used in a commercial environment such as a restaurant, hotel or hostel dining room.
30.  Always use this Air Oven with a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the back of the Air Oven.
31. Do not use the Air Oven for any purpose other than its intended use.
32. Do not place your Air Oven on or near a hot gas flame, electric element, heated oven or any hot surface.
33.  Do not place the Air Oven on top of any other appliance.
34. Do not allow the power cord of this Air Oven to hang over the edge of a table or benchtop.
35. Keep liquids away from the Air Oven.
36. Do not fill the cooking basket past the max level indicated on the basket.
37. Do not place anything on top of the Air Oven.
38. Ensure the appliance in place on a horizontal, even, and stable surface.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER SUPPLY CORD

1. Do not attempt to modify the power cord or plug in any way.
2. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
3. If the power supply cord is too short, do not use an extension cord. Have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.NOTE: Neither Westinghouse nor the retailer can accept any liability for damage to the product or personal injury resulting due to failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Carefully unpack your Air Oven.2. Carefully remove packaging around the Air Oven and power cord. Do not remove warning labels.3. Wash accessories, cooking basket, and drip tray before use. DANGER: Do not under any circumstances immerse the Air Oven, mains cord or mains plug in water or any other liquid.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Temperature control knob (80-200°)2. Timer knob (0-30min)3. Basket4. Basket release button and button guard5. Basket Handle6. Drip Tray7. Outlet air vent8. Mains cord

OPTI-FRY OPERATION

1. Before first use, the basket and drip tray must be cleaned. Wash with hot water and mild detergent, rinse with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Do not use  abrasive cleaning products or abrasive sponges when cleaning**
2. We recommend the unit complete a 10-minute cycle without any food present to disburse any initial burn-off smells. Follow the guide below for this process***i) Ensure the unit is unplugged from the wall power outlet.ii) Insert drip tray and basket back into the Air Oven after the cleaning process.iv) Ensure the timer is set to 0, plug the power cord into the wall power outlet, and turn it on.v) Using the temperature and timer knobs on the top of the Air Oven, set the temperature to 200 degrees and timer for 10 minutes.The timer will automatically switch off the unit after the 10-minute cycle is complete. (See Fig. 6 & Fig. 7)vi) Once the cycle has been completed, your Air Oven is ready for use. WARNING: Please exercise caution when removing the basket and drip tray as it will be very hot.
3.  Remove the basket and drip tray from your Air Oven by gripping the basket handle and pulling in an outward motion. (See Fig. 1)
4.  Release basket from drip tray by pressing the release button. (See Fig. 2)
5.  Place your ingredients into the basket (See Fig. 3)
6.  Put the basket back into the drip tray and ensure it is locked into position. The basket should click into place. (See Fig. 4)
7.  Slide the basket and drip tray back into the Air Oven and push in an inwards direction until closed. (See Fig. 5)
8. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired setting. (See Fig. 6)See section cooking temperature and times for guidance (See Page 6)
9.  Determine the required preparation time for the food via the cooking temperatures and times page and turn the timer clockwise to the desired time. (See Fig. 7)  The Air Oven will now begin the cooking cycle. (See Page 6)
10.  The cycle may need to be interrupted during the cycle for turning or agitation of ingredients. Refer cooking temperatures and times (See Page 6) To interrupt the cycle, slowly pull the basket handle outwards and keep clear of steam released from the air oven. The Air Oven will automatically cease operation. You may now remove the basket from the drip tray using the release button on the drip tray to turn or agitate the ingredients.
11. Once the time cycle has been completed, remove the basket and drip tray using the basket handle. (See Fig. 1) WARNING: Use caution removing the basket and drip tray as hot steam and air will expel from the Air Oven.

COOKING TEMPERATURE & TIMES

CLEANING & CARE

CAUTION: Allow 30 minutes to cool down after cooking before handling or cleaning.CLEANING:

1. WARNING: Do not under any circumstances immerse the power cord, mains plug, or Air Oven body in water or any other liquid.
2. Ensure unit is unplugged from wall power switch before attempting to clean.
3.  Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents. The outside surface may be wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth and dried thoroughly. If necessary, a mild dishwashing detergent may be applied to the cloth but not directly applied to the Air Oven.
4. Soaking the basket and drip tray in soapy water will assist in the removal of sticky or tough-to-remove substances. Do not immerse the basket handle.
5.  When washing, non-abrasive cloths, and plastic bristle kitchen brushes may be used to remove stubborn food particles from the basket and drip tray. Do not use abrasive cloths and cleaning materials as they will damage the surface.
6.  Do not place the basket or drip tray into a dishwasher. They are not dishwasher safe.
7.  Ensure all items are dried thoroughly after cleaning and placed back into the Air Oven for storage.
8.  Store in a dry place away from steam and humidity where possible.

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICEIf the Air Oven fails to operate:

1.  Check to make sure the Air Oven is plugged in correctly and securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in securely.
2. Check for a blown or tripped circuit breaker in your home. If these seem to be working correctly, test another appliance in the same outlet to ensure the outlet is working correctly.IF NONE OF THE ABOVE SOLVES THE PROBLEM, DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE AIR FRYER YOURSELF.CUSTOMER SERVICEIn the event you believe your air fryer to be defective, please return it along with your sales receipt to the place of purchase for resolution.For any inquiries, please call our service center on Tel: 1300 883 109Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm WSTTROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshoot your problem by using the chart. If the air fryer still does not operate correctly, it may be defective.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

1. Nothing in this Warranty affects the Consumer’s rights under the Australian Consumer Law. The benefits to the Consumer under this Warranty are in addition to the rights and remedies of the buyer under any Consumer Guarantees. The Australian Consumer Law requires that we confirm that:Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
2. Subject to Clause 1, the Seller warrants that  Westinghouse branded products will be free of manufacturing defects and will perform to the Seller’s specifications subject to the following clauses.
3. The benefit of this Warranty extends only to the owner of the property in which the Products manufactured or supplied by the Seller are installed and used by the owner for the duration of the Warranty Period.
4.  The Warranty commences on the date of the purchase of the product and continues for the benefit of the Owner for the Warranty Period. If within the Warranty Period a manufacturing defect is discovered in the Product, or the Product fails to perform to the Seller’s specifications as a result of some defect in material or  workmanship  in the Product, then the Seller will at its own discretion:a.) Repair or replace the Product at the cost of the Seller, including but not limited to labor and travel costs. Goods repaired or replaced under this Warranty will be warranted for the remaining period of the Warranty.b.) Refund the purchase price paid by the consumer.
5. The Warranty does not apply to Products that :a.) Has failed due to excessive wear and tear beyond what is considered to be reasonable.b.) Has been misused or neglected.c.) Has been damaged accidentally or by acts of God including fire and flooding.d.) Has been used or operated contrary to operating or maintenance instructions.e.) Has been damaged by the Consumer or a third party authorized to act for the consumer in transit from the Sellers store to the Consumer.
6. In order to make a claim under the Warranty, the Owner must, where possible return the goods to the Seller’s store at the Owner’s cost. Proof of purchase must be supplied in all cases.
7. The seller will examine any returned Products and if the Seller determines that there is an apparent defect through no fault of the Owner, the Seller will:a.) Make note of the Owner’s contact details including the Owner’s telephone number which the owner can be contacted during business hours, postal address, and e-mail address.b.) Make note of the defects reported by the Owner.c.) Take back the defective goods from the owner and determine within a reasonable time through dialogue with the Seller whether the goods are defective.d.) Advise the owner within a reasonable time frame whether it accepts or rejects the Product claim.e.) If the seller accepts the return of the Product, the Seller must arrange to havei) The Product repaired or,ii) Replace the damaged or faulty Product or,iii) Refund the purchase price.
8. The Seller will not accept any returned Product which has not been returned strictly in accordance with this Warranty.
9. For the purpose of this Warranty:a.) Australian Consumer Law means the law as set out in Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth).b.) Consumer means the Purchaser of goods from the seller.c.) Consumer means a Consumer as that term is set out in section 3 of the Australian Consumer Law.d.) Consumer Guarantees means the guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law.e.) Implied terms mean any guarantees, conditions, warranties, or other terms implied by any Australian Commonwealth, State or Territory laws,(excluding the Australian Consumer  Law) or the law of any other jurisdiction.f.) The owner has the meaning set out in clause 3.g.) Warranty means this warranty.h.) Product means the Product/s bought by the Owner from the Seller that falls under this warranty.i.) Warranty Period means:

i) In relation to Cast Iron Cookware: 3 Year Limited Warranty.ii) In relation to Non-Stick Cookware: 3 Year Limited Warrantyiii) In relation to Cooking Utensils: 3 Year Limited Warrantyiv) In relation to Knives/Knife Block Sets: 3 Year Limited Warrantyv) In relation to Stainless Steel Cookware: 10 Year Limited Warrantyvi) In relation to Chopping boards: 1 Year Limited Warrantyvii) In relation to Small Appliances: 1 Year Limited Warranty

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