ULTIMA COSA Presto Luxe Plus Manuale utente

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

Please read the instruction before use.

Check that the voltage in your home corresponds to that stated on the appliance.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

To protect against electrical shock, fire or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance in water or other liquid.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. As a rule, this appliance is not intended to be used by children.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to

the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

Do not use outdoors.

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Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

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To disconnect, turn any control to “off” (or 0), then remove the plug

from wall outlet.

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Do not use the appliance for anything other than intended use.

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Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the Air Fryer as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

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A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not store

any item on top of the appliance when in operation.

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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

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Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of material other than metal or glass.

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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended accessories, in this appliance when not in use.

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Do not place any of the following materials in the appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.

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Do not cover the cooking basket or any part of the Air Fryer with metal foil. This causes overheating of the Air Fryer.

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Do not leave unit unattended when in use.

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Use extreme caution when removing the basket or basket holder and disposing of hot grease.

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The Air Fryer can be turned off while using any of the functions by pressing the on/off button.

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During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air

outlet openings. Also be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance.

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Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from

the appliance.

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Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.

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Leave at least 6 inches (15 cm) of free space on the back, sides and above the appliance.

Caution!!

•Always place the appliance on a horizontal, level, heat resistant and stable surface.

•This appliance is intended for normal household use only.

•Always unplug the appliance after use.

•Let the appliance cool down for at least 30 minutes before handling or cleaning it.

•The appliance is equipped with a safety micro switch inside that will shut the appliance off automatically if the basket is removed during cooking.

•Never press the release button unless the basket holder is resting on a flat, level, and heat resistant surface!

POLARIZED PLUG INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one

way. If the plug does not properly fit into the outlet at first, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a competent qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any

way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is

exercised in their use.

•The electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least that of the appliance. If the electrical rating of the extension cord is too low, it could overheat and

burn.

•The resulting extended cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

See page 2-3.

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

Prepare your favorite foods and snacks in a quick, healthy, and easy way with your new Air Fryer. This Air Fryer combines heat with high-speed air circulation and a top

grill 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 Air Fryer features:

•A touch-sensitive control panel with 6 preset menus.

•A digital control of the cooking time and temperature.

•A temperature control range of 180°F – 400°F (82°C –220°C)

•A timer ranges from 0 to 60 minutes, which is equipped with an auto shut-off feature. Once the timer reaches“0:00”, theunit will beep five times and turn itself off.

Other great advantages provided by your Ultima Cosa Air 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!

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

•Unpack the appliance and its accessories (food basket, food basket holder,). Wash the accessories in hot, soapy water and then wipe them dry. Wipe the interior

of the frying cavity with a damp cloth or sponge, and then dry with a paper towel. Make sure the cavity is dry before operating the unit.

•Position the Air Fryer on a flat, level and heat-resistant surface. Make sure that it is also positioned at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from any surrounding objects.

•It is recommended to let the Air Fryer heat for about 20 minutes without any food in it. This helps to eliminate grease that may have adhered during

manufacturing, and to eliminate the "new" appliance smell.

•Ventilate the room during this period. When your Air Fryer is heated for the first time, it may emit slight smoke or odor. This is normal with many heating

appliances. This does not affect the safety of your appliance.

Caution: When moving the Air Fryer, make sure that you hold it securely and support the base—do not rely on the food basket handle when moving the fryer!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Preparing for use:

•Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, and level surface. Make sure that the surface is heat resistant and that the Air Fryer is also positioned at least 6 inches

(15 cm) away from any surrounding objects.

•Make sure that the food basket is securely placed inside the basket holder.

•Insert the power plug into a wall socket. Your Air Fryer is now ready for use!

Caution!

•Do not fill the food basket or basket holder with oil or any other liquid, as this may cause a fire hazard.

•Never use the Air Fryer without the food basket in place.

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Keepallingredientsinthebaskettopreventanycontactwiththe

appliance’s heating elements. Do not overfill the food basket.

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Donotcovertheairinletonthetoportheairoutletontheback ofthe

unit while the appliance is in use.

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Donot touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.

•Neverimmersetheunit’s housing in water or rinse it under the tap.

Using the appliance:

The Air Fryer can be used to prepare a large variety of foods. Please refer to the table in the “Settings” section for basic cooking times, or refer to the included recipe

book.

•Pull the handle to carefully remove the food basket holder from the Air Fryer.

•Put the ingredients that you will be air-frying into the food basket and place the basket into the basket holder.

Note: Never fill the basket to capacity or exceed the recommended amounts (see section‘Settings’inthischapter),asthiscouldaffectthe quality of cooking.

•Slide the basket back into the Air Fryer.

Caution! Never use the Air Fryer without the food basket and the food basket holder in it!

Caution! Do not touch the food basket, basket holder, or the inside of the Air Fryer during and immediately after use, as they get very hot. Only hold the food basket

by its handle. Always use oven mitts. Unit is hot!

•Determine the required preparation time and cooking temperature for theingredients (seesection ‘Settings’ afterthis chapter).

•Press the red On/off key to start the unit and adjust the time and temperature settings as desired.

•Press the +/- time adjustment keys to increase or decrease the cooking time. A short press will increase or decrease the cooking time by 1 minute; a long press

will increase or decrease the cooking time rapidly by increments of 1 minute.

•Press the +/- temperature adjustment keys to increase or decrease the cooking temperature. A short press will increase or decrease the cooking temperature by 5

degrees (Fahrenheit); a long press will increase or decrease the temperature rapidly by increments of 5 degrees.

•Press the On/Off key again to start air frying. Alternatively, selecting a time, temperature or preset will start the unit automatically after 5 seconds if no key is pressed

afterwards.

•The spinning “Fan” icon will turn on and start to blink continuously indicating that the fryer is working. The timer will start counting down the set time.

•During the air frying process, the fan will continue blinking indicating that the air fryer is functioning. A noticeable click sound indicates when the set temperature

has been reached and the heating element goes off. The click sound will be heard multiple times during operation indicating that the air fryer is maintaining the set

temperature.

•During cooking, excess oil and cooking juices from the ingredients will collect in the basket holder. This is to be expected.

•Some recipes require shaking the food in the basket halfway

•throughthesettime(seesection’Settings’inthischapter).Toshake the ingredients, pull the basket out of the appliance using the handle. Then gently, but firmly,

shake it. Slide the basket holder back into the Air Fryer and continue to cook.

Note: Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside of the appliance, pulling the basket briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying will not disturb the

cooking process.

Tip: Sometimes, it is easier to divide cooking times into 2 phases for recipes that require the basket to be shaken mid-cooking. If you set the timer to half the required cooking

time, you will hear the timer bell go off when you have to shake the ingredients.

Tip: If you set the timer to the full cooking time, the timer bell will not go off until cooking is completed. You can pull the basket out at any time to check the cooking condition of

the ingredients. The power will shut down automatically and resume after you slide the basket holder back into the appliance. Note that the timer stops counting down

automatically in this situation.

•When you hear the timer bell (5 beeps), the set preparation time has elapsed. Using oven mitts and the basket handle, pull the basket holder out of the appliance and

place it on a heat-resistant surface.

Note: You can also switch the appliance off at any time. To do this, simply press the On/Off key. The On/Off icon turns red while the fan continues to function for 15 seconds,

cooling down the unit before shutting down.

•Check to see if the ingredients are ready. If they are not ready, simply slide the basket back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.

Caution! After hot air frying, the basket, the basket holder and the ingredients will be hot! Depending on the type of the ingredients in the Air Fryer, steam may escape out of

the unit. Be mindful of scalding and wear kitchen gloves for safety.

•To detach the food basket from the basket holder, slide the protection cover until the button is fully visible and press on the basket release button.

Caution! Never press the release button unless the basket holder is resting on a flat, level, and heat resistant surface! The basket holder contains hot liquid. Risk of severe

scalding!

•Holding the basket by the handle, empty the air-fried food into a bowl or onto a plate.

Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, you may use a pair of tongs to lift the ingredients out of the basket. Use tongs or utensils with heat- resistant plastic tips, as metallic

tips or utensils may scratch the coating of the basket.

•When a batch of food is ready, the Air Fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch.

IMPORTANT: If you notice the fan is not operating once the product starts cooking (no noise or airflow), please discontinue usage immediately and contact Customer

Service.

Using the preset menus:

6 “short-cut”presetfunctionsareprovided:FRIES, VEGETABLES, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, STEAK, and FISH.

To select a preset, press the M key repeatedly until the desired icon is selected. Press the On/Off key to start air frying. Alternatively, selecting a time, temperature or preset will

start the unit automatically after 5 seconds if no key is pressed afterwards.

The time and temperature settings can be adjusted at any time when using the preset menus.

To change to a preset after the unit starts, press the On/Off key then press the M key to change to the desired preset. Press the On/Off key to restart the unit with the desired

preset.

MAKING HOME-MADE FRIES

To make home-made fries, follow the steps below:

•Peel the potatoes and cut them into sticks.

•Wash the potato sticks thoroughly and dry them with paper towels.

•Pour 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil in a bowl, put the sticks on top and mix until they are coated with oil.

•Remove the sticks from the bowl with your hands or a kitchen utensil so that excess oil stays behind in the bowl. Put the sticks in the basket.

Note: Do not tilt the bowl to pour the potato sticks into the basket. Transfer them with your hands or a kitchen utensil in smaller batches to prevent excess oil from

collecting on the bottom of the pan.

Airfry the potato sticks according to the instructions above. For best results, do not fry more than 1.2 lb. of fries per batch.

SETTINGS

The following table will help you select the basic settings for the ingredients you want to prepare.

Note: Keep in mind that these settings are suggestions.

Tips:

•Any food that can be prepared in a traditional oven can also be prepared in the Air Fryer.

•Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly air-fried food.

•A larger amount of ingredients only requires a slightly longer preparation time; a smaller amount of ingredients only requires a slightly shorter preparation time.

•Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly friedfood.

•If some foodstuffs tend to stick at the bottom of the basket, think to add some cooking oil spray in the basket prior to adding the ingredients to cook.