BELLA 14538, 14645 Instruction Manual

2.6QT AIR CONVECTION FRYER
FREIDORA DE CONVECCIÓN DE AIRE DE 2.6QT

Instruction Manual (Recipe Guide)
Manual de instrucciones (Guía de recetas)

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards .................................................................................................................................. 2

Additional Important Safeguards ............................................................................................................... 3

Notes on the Plug ......................................................................................................................................... 4

Notes on the Cord .......................................................................................................................................4

Plasticizer Warning ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Electric Power................................................................................................................................................4

Getting to Know Your 2.6QT Air Convection Fryer .................................................................................. 5

Control Dials .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Before Using for the First Time ..................................................................................................................6

Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................................. 7

Helpful Hints ..................................................................................................................................................8

Air Frying Chart ........................................................................................................................................ 8-9

User Maintenance Instructions .................................................................................................................10

Care & Cleaning Instructions ....................................................................................................................10

Storing Instructions ....................................................................................................................................10

Recipe Guide .......................................................................................................................................... 11-2 0

Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................21

Índice

Medidas de seguridad importantes .........................................................................................................22

Otras medidas de seguridad importantes ..............................................................................................23

Notas sobre el enchufe .............................................................................................................................. 24

Notas sobre el cable ................................................................................................................................... 24

Advertencia sobre los plasticantes ........................................................................................................24

Corriente eléctrica ......................................................................................................................................24

Conozca a su freidora de convección de aire de 2.6QT ........................................................................25

Diales de control ......................................................................................................................................... 26

Antes de utilizar por primera vez .............................................................................................................26

Instrucciones de funcionamiento ............................................................................................................. 27

Consejos útiles ............................................................................................................................................ 28

Tabla para freír con aire ....................................................................................................................... 28-29

Instrucciones de mantenimiento ..............................................................................................................30

Instrucciones de cuidado y limpieza ........................................................................................................30

Instrucciones de almacenamiento ...........................................................................................................30

Recetas ................................................................................................................................................... 31-39

Garantía........................................................................................................................................................40

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts
orpotholders.

3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or
applianceinwater or other liquid.

4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
theappliance.

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

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Bring it to a qualied technician for examination, repair or electrical
ormechanicaladjustment.

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

9. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

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

13. To disconnect, turn both the timer dial and temperature dial to OFF.
Thenremove plug from wall outlet.

14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

15. Make sure the frying basket is locked into the front of the drawer – both frying
basket handle tabs must be fully inserted into the notches on the top of the
basket drawer.

16. Always make sure frying basket drawer is fully closed, with frying basket
handle locked securely in the drawer, while Air Fryer is in operation.
WARNING: Air Fryer will not operate unless frying basket drawer is
fullyclosed.

CAUTION: After hot air frying, the frying basket and frying basket drawer
and the cooked foods are hot. Extreme caution must be used when
handlingthehot Air Fryer basket/drawer.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, res,
orother injury to persons or damage to property.

CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time

after turning OFF. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow
metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance
while it is operating or while it is hot.

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical
outletonly.

3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.

4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

5. Do not immerse power cord in any liquid. If the power cord to this appliance
is damaged, it must be replaced by contacting Consumer Service.

6. Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the risk of
electric shock and choking.

7. Place the Air Fryer on a at, heat-resistant work area.

8. Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of the Air
Fryer, with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the air outlet during
airfrying.

9. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during
operation.

10. Always use the frying basket handle to open frying basket drawer.

11. Do not replace the empty frying basket drawer (without the frying basket) into
the Air Fryer body. Check to make sure the frying basket is locked in position
in the drawer.

WARNING: After air frying, make sure to place the frying basket drawer on a

at, heat-resistant surface before pressing the basket release button.

WARNING: Under- or over-lling the frying basket may damage the Air Fryer

and could result in serious personal injury.

12. Never move a hot Air Fryer or an Air Fryer containing hot food. Allow to cool
before moving.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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NOTES ON THE PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact
a qualied electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

NOTES ON THE CORD

A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be

provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.

B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their use.

C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used :

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;

2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a

grounding-type3-wire cord; and

3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the

countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over unintentionally.

PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the nish of the counter

top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats
between the appliance and the nish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do
so may cause the nish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can
appear.

Getting to Know Your 2.6QT Air Convection Fryer

Product may vary slightly from illustration

Figure 1

Red POWER Light

Blue HEAT ON Light

60 Minute Timer Dial

Temperature Control

Dial (175ºF - 400ºF)

Clear

Basket

Lock

Basket

Release

Button

Cool Touch
Frying Basket
Handle

60

50

40

TIMER

OFF

400

375

350

325

300

275 250

TEMPERATURE

175

200

225

POWER

HEAT ON

0

10

20

30

Air inlet

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not
operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other

Frying Basket
Drawer

Power Cord
withPolarized Plug

appliances.

Basket Release

Button

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Clear
Basket Lock

Removable Frying Basket
with Cool Touch Handle

Frying Basket
Drawer

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Control Dials
Temperature Control Dial

• Select air frying temperatures from 175°F to 400°F. Temperatures can be adjusted at any time.

• The blue HEAT ON light will turn of f once the set temperature is reached.

• The blue HEAT ON light and heating element cycle on and off to maintain the selected temperature.

60 Minute Countdown Timer Dial

• Once the timer dial is set, the red POWER light will illuminate to show the Air Fryer is powered on.

• To assure even cooking/browning, open the frying basket drawer halfway through the cooking time.

Check, turn or vigorously shake foods in the frying basket.

IMPORTANT: When you pull the drawer out from the Air Fryer body, the red POWER light and the

Air Fryer will turn OFF. The timer will continue to count down when the drawer is opened.

• Heating will resume when the drawer is replaced.

• One beep will sound when the set air frying time has reached 0. The Air Fryer will turn OFF

automatically. Both the red POWER light and the blue HEAT ON light will turn off.

IMPORTANT: When all air fr ying is nished, turn both the temperature control dial and the timer dial

to 0 (OFF). Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use.

Before Using for the First Time

1. Your Air Fryer is shipped with the frying basket locked into the drawer, inside the Air Fryer body.

Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open frying basket drawer; then remove the drawer from
the machine and place on a at, clean work area.

2. To unlock and remove the frying basket

fromthe drawer:
slide the clear basket lock forward to expose
the basket release button. Press the basket
release but ton with your thumb while pulling
the frying basket straight up and out of
thedrawer. Refer to Figure 2.

3. Remove all packing material and labels

from the inside and outside of the Air Fryer.
Checkthat there is no packaging underneath
and around the fr ying basket and drawer.

4. Wash frying basket and drawer in hot,

soapywater.

5. DO NOT IMMERSE THE AIR FRYER

BODYINWATER. Wipe Air Fryer body
withadampcloth.
Dry all parts thoroughly.

6. Lock the clean frying basket into the drawer.

There are 2 tabs on each side of the handle.
Slide the 2 handle tabs into the notches on
the top of the basket drawer. An audible click
can be heard as the frying basket handle locks
securely into place. Refer to Figure 3.

IMPORTANT: Slide the clear basket lock back

over the basket release button to prevent
accidental frying basket release.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Operating Instructions

WARNING! This unit should not be used to boil water.
NOTE: During rst use, the Air Fryer may emit a slight odor. This is normal.

1. Place the Air Fryer on a at, heat-resistant work area, close to an electrical outlet.

2. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open frying basket drawer; then remove the drawer from
the machine and place on a at, clean surface.

3. Place food into the frying basket. Do not overll frying basket with food. To ensure proper cooking
and air circulation, NEVER ll any frying basket more than 2/3 full. When air frying fresh vegetables,
we do not recommend adding more than 3 cups of food to the fr ying basket.

4. Insert the assembled frying basket drawer into the front of the Air Fryer. Always make sure frying
basket drawer is fully closed.

5. Plug cord in the wall outlet.

6. Select air frying temperature from 175°F to 400°F.

7. Turn timer dial to the desired air frying time plus 3 minutes for preheat if the Air Fryer is cold. The
blue HEAT ON light and the red POWER light will illuminate; the Air Fryer will begin heating.

IMPORTANT: The Air Fryer will not heat if the timer dial has not been set.
WARNING: Air Fryer will not heat -- the red POWER light will remain off, until frying basket drawer

is fully closed.

8. The blue HEAT ON light will turn of f when set temperature is reached.

NOTE: During air frying, the blue HEAT ON light will cycle on and off as proper air frying

temperature is maintained.

9. To assure even cooking/browning, open the basket drawer half way through the cooking time and
check. Lif t frying basket from frying basket drawer in order to turn or shake foods in the frying
basket. Once complete, return the frying basket into frying basket drawer. Adjust temperature if
needed. The timer will continue to count down when the drawer is opened, but the Air Fryer will
stop heating until the drawer is replaced.

CAUTION: Make sure the clear basket lock is in the locked position when shaking foods for the

AirFryer. To avoid damage to persons or personal property, do not press the basket release
buttonwhile shaking the frying basket.

WARNING: Extreme caution must be used when handling the hot frying basket and drawer.

Avoidescaping steam from the frying basket and the food.

CAUTION: Always use oven mitts when handling the hot air fryer basket.
CAUTION: Hot oil can collect at the base of the drawer. To avoid risk of burns or personal injury,

orto avoid oil from contaminating air fried foods, always unlock and remove the frying basket from
the drawer before emptying. NEVER turn the drawer upside down with the fr ying basket attached.

NOTE: The Air Fryer can be turned OFF at any time by turning the timer dial to 0.

10. One beep will sound when the set air frying time has expired. The Air Fryer will turn OFF
automatically. Both the red POWER light and the blue HEAT ON light will turn off.

11. Shake the fr ying basket/drawer vigorously and check food for browning and doneness.
If additional air frying is needed, adjust temperature if desired, and set timer for 5 minute
increments until fully cooked.

12. Allow cooked food to rest for 5 to 10 seconds before removing basket drawer from Air Fryer
orfoodfrom frying basket.

13. When air fr ying is nished, remove the drawer from the machine and place on a at, heat resistant
surface. Then remove frying basket from the drawer.

14. Shake air fried foods out onto serving area. Promptly return the frying basket to the drawer and
lockinto place. Continue with subsequent batches, if any.

NOTE: When the next batch is ready, the Air Fryer’s 1500 watt heating system will quickly heat

andrecover.

15. When all air frying is completed, turn both the temperature control dial and the timer dial to 0 (OFF).
Both the red POWER light and the blue HEAT ON light will turn off.

16. Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use.

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Helpful Hints

1. Olive oil spray or vegetable oil works well for air frying.

2. Use your Air Fr yer to cook pre-packaged foods with a fraction of the oil, in a fraction of the time!
Asa general rule, lower the recipe baking temperature by 50ºF and reduce the cooking time by
30%to 50% depending on the food and amount.

3. Do not overll frying basket with food. NEVER ll any frying basket more than 2/3 full. When air frying
fresh vegetables, we do not recommend adding more than 3 cups of food to the frying basket.

4.

For best results

, some foods need to be shaken vigorously or turned over during the air fry time.

Consult the Air Frying Chart following as a general guide.

5. To avoid excess smoke, when cooking naturally high fat foods, such as chicken wings or sausages,
it may be necessary to empty fat from the frying basket drawer bet ween batches.

6. Always pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and avoid excess smoke.

7. Air fry small batches of freshly breaded foods. Press breading onto food to help it adhere.
Arrangein frying basket so that food is not touching to allow air ow on all surfaces.

8. The Air Fryer can be used to reheat food. Set the temperature to 300ºF for up to 10 minutes.

Air Frying Chart

WARNING! ALWAYS USE A MEAT THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THAT MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ARE
COOKED THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING. The following chart is intended as a guide only. The quantity

offood air fried at one time, the thickness or density of the food, and whether the food is fresh, thawed,
orfrozen may alter the total cooking time necessary.

1. To assure even cooking/browning, open the frying basket drawer halfway through the cooking time.
Check, turn or vigorously shake foods in the frying basket. This chart lists average total air frying
time, the time at which some action is required, and what action is to be taken for best results.

2. Remember, frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality.
Adjust air frying temperatures and times as necessary to suit your taste.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Unless food is pre-packaged and pre-oiled, for browned and crispy results,

allfoods should be lightly oiled before air frying.

• Oil may be sprayed or brushed onto foods.

• Spray oils work well as oil is evenly distributed and smaller quantities of oil are needed.

• To ensure crispy results, make sure foods are dried before adding oil.

• Cut pieces smaller to create more surface area for crispier results.

• Blanching is a term that refers to pre-cooking foods at a lower temperature before the nal air fr y.

• Add 3 minutes to the AIR FRY TIME to allow the Air Fryer to preheat.

FOOD TEMP AIR FRY TIME* TIME ACTION

Mixed Vegetables (roasted) 400ºF 15 - 20 minutes 8 minutes shake

Broccoli (roasted) 400ºF 15 - 20 minutes 8 minutes shake

Onion Rings (frozen) 400ºF 12 – 18 minutes 8 minutes shake

Cheese Sticks (frozen) 350ºF 8 – 12 minutes — —

Fried Sweet Potato Chips (fresh, hand cut, 1/8 to 1/16-in. thick)

Blanch (Step 1) 325ºF 15 minu tes 8 minutes shake

Air Fry (Step 2) 350ºF 10 – 15 minutes 5 minutes shake

Frenc h Fries, (fresh, hand cut, 1/4 to 1/ 3-in. thick)

Blanch (Step 1) 325ºF 15 minu tes 8 minutes shake

Air Fry (Step 2) 350ºF 10 – 15 minutes 5 minutes shake

Frenc h Fries, thin (frozen) 3 cups 400ºF 12 – 16 minutes 8 minutes shake

Frenc h Fries, thick (frozen) 3 cups 400ºF 17 – 21 minutes 10 minutes shake

Meatloaf, 1 lb. 350ºF 35 – 40 minutes — —

Hamburgers, 1/4 lb. (up to 4) 350ºF 10 – 14 minutes (rare to well done) —

Hot Dogs /Sausages 350ºF 10 – 15 minutes 6 minutes turn over

Chicken Wings (fresh/thawed),
Blanch (Step 1)

Air Fry (Step 2) 350ºF 10 minutes 5 minutes shake

Chicken Tenders/Fingers,
Blanch (Step 1)

Air Fry (Step 2) 400ºF 5 minutes 3 minutes shake

Chicken Pieces 350ºF 20 - 30 minutes 10 minutes turn over

Chicken Nuggets (frozen) 350ºF 10 - 15 minutes 5 minutes shake

Catsh Fingers (thawed, battered) 400ºF 10 - 15 minutes 5 minutes turn over

Fish Sticks (frozen) 400ºF 10 - 15 minutes 5 minutes turn over

Apple Turnovers 400ºF 10 minutes — —

Donuts 350ºF 8 minutes 4 minutes turn over

Fried Cookies 350ºF 8 minutes 4 minutes turn over

*Add 3 minutes to the A IR FRY TIME to allow the Air Fryer to preheat.

325ºF 15 minu tes 8 minutes shake

350ºF 13 minutes 13 minu tes turn over

PLEASE NOTE:

The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal
temperature of 145ºF/63ºC. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF/71ºC and poultry
products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170ºF/77ºC - 180ºF/82ºC to be sure any harmful
bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal
temperature of 165ºF/74ºC

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Recipes

User Maintenance Instructions

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring
disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualied appliance repair technician.

Care & Cleaning Instructions

WARNING! Allow the Air Fryer to cool fully before cleaning.

1. Unplug the Air Fryer. Remove frying basket from the drawer. Make sure the frying basket drawer
and frying basket have cooled completely before cleaning.

2. Wash the basket drawer and frying basket in hot soapy water. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or
abrasive cleansers or cleaning products as this may damage the non-stick coating.

3. The frying basket and frying basket drawer are dishwasher-safe. For best results, place in the top
rack of your dishwasher to clean.

4. Wipe the Air Fryer body with a sof t, non-abrasive damp cloth to clean.

Storing Instructions

1. Make sure the Air Fryer is unplugged and all par ts are clean and dry before storing.

2. Never store the Air Fryer while it is hot or wet.

3. Store Air Fr yer in its box or in a clean, dry place.

Stuffed Eggplant Boats

Serves 4

• 2 (6-inch) eggplants

• 2 tablespoons salt

• 1/3 cup chopped onions

• 6 oz. Italian sausage,
bulk or casing removed

• 1/2 cup Italian tomato sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• Kosher salt

• fresh ground black pepper to taste

1. Cut tops off eggplants; then slice in half horizontally.

2. Scoop esh from eggplants halves to make boats. Chop insides into small 1/4” pieces
andplace in colander over a plate or in the sink.

3. Salt eggplant pieces. Salt eggplant halves (boats) and place cut side down in colander.
Allow eggplant to drain for 40 minutes to 2 hours.

4. Rinse pieces and each eggplant boat under cold water.

5. Prepare lling: Sauté onions and sausage until golden brown. Add tomato sauce,
eggplantpieces and garlic. Simmer for 20 minutes.

6. Allow stufng to cool. Add mozzarella and mix well.

7. Place 4 eggplant shells into the basket.

8. Set Air Fryer to 350º and air fry for 15 minutes.

9. Remove par-cooked eggplant boats. Brush insides with olive oil
and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.

10. Stuff eggplant boats and top with Parmesan cheese.

11. Add 2 stuffed eggplant boats to the frying basket.

12. Set Air Fryer to 400º and air fry for 10 minutes.

13. Check eggplant with a fork. Remove cooked eggplant boats from frying basket, or
replacefrying basket and set timer to air fry for 5 minute intervals until fully cooked.

14. Repeat with 2 remaining stuffed boats.

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