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Act I Fry Instruction Manual

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Nutritious & Delicious


Innovating for your healths sake
Nutrition is about having a varied and well balanced diet however it is also about far more than just the ingredients. How they are prepared and cooked can significantly affect their nutritional value, and have a major impact on their taste and texture. Nutrition is therefore also about the differences in composition between the many preparation methods and cooking appliances available today. With this in mind, has developed a specific range of appliances that are dedicated to NUTRITION FOR GREATER PLEASURE: ingenious culinary appliances which preserve the nutritional integrity and enhance the true taste of the ingredients.

Bringing you unique solutions


invests in research to bring you unique solutions with nutritional benefits that are validated by scientific studies.

Informing you
For many years has been bringing you appliances which help in the preparation of your meals by providing speed, convenience and ease of use. Each day, the Nutritious and Delicious range will help you by : preserving the quality of the natural ingredients that are essential to your diet, limiting the use of fat, rediscovering the natural tastes and flavours of food, reducing the time spent on the preparation of meals. Within this range of products, enables you to prepare 1 kg ofpotatoes into homemade chips with just 1 spoonful (14 ml) of your favourite oil !

Welcome to the world of


Make real tasty chips just the way you like them!

chips are delicious with a crispy coating on the outside and soft and tender inside thanks to the patented technologies: the stirring paddle which gently mixes the food and evenly disperses the oil, and the unique warm air heating system. Choose your ingredients, oil, spices, herbs and seasoningsand let take care of the rest.

Only 3% fat*: 1 spoonful (14ml) of oil is enough!


One spoonful of the oil of your choice allows you to make real chips from 1kg of potatoes. You can be sure of using exactly the right amount, thanks to the graduated spoon that is supplied with the appliance. *1 kg of of potatoes prepared then cut into fresh chips, to a thickness 13x13 mm, cooked until -55% of weight loss with 14 ml of oil.

Chips and so much more!


enables you to cook a wide variety of recipes. In addition to chips and potatoes, you can vary your meals with stir fry cooked vegetables, tender and succulent minced meat dishes, meatballs and crispy fried prawns, shellfish and fruit.

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The recipe book supplied has been specially created for you by our team of home economists and nutritionists. Apart from traditional chips there are also innovative fun ideas for flavoured chips plus recipes for healthy and tasty main meals and even some desserts too! The cooks frozen food very well too. Frozen foods are a good alternative to fresh products. They are practical and conserve the products nutritional qualities and taste.

For the best results with your , we advise following our recommendations on the type of potatoes and oil to use. The potato: balance and pleasure on a daily basis!
Potatoes are an excellent source of energy and contain vitamins. Potatoes vary enormously in size, shape and taste according to the variety, climate and growing conditions. Each variety has its particular cropping time, yield, size, colour, keeping quality and culinary uses. A potatos characteristics when cooked may vary according to its origin and seasonality. Which variety should I use ? As a general rule, we suggest that you use special potatoes that have been recommended for chipping. In many supermarkets the information on the packaging tells you which varieties are suitable for making chips. We recommend varieties such as King Edward and Maris Piper for good results. When potatoes have been freshly harvested, they have a higher water content, we recommend cooking the chips for a few more minutes. Where should I store potatoes? The best place to store potatoes is in a dark cellar or cool cupboard (between 6 and 8C), away from the light. How should I prepare potatoes for ? To obtain the best results, you must ensure that the chips do not stick together. With this in mind, wash the whole potatoes and then cut them into chips using a sharp knife or chip cutter. The chips should be of equal size so that they cook at the same time. Wash the chipped potatoes in plenty of cold water until it runs clear in order to remove as much of the starch as possible. Dry the chips thoroughly using a clean highly absorbent tea towel. The chips must be perfectly dry before putting them in the otherwise they will not turn crispy. To check that they are dry enough pat them with paper kitchen towel just before cooking. If there is any wetness on the paper dry them again. Remember the cooking time of the chips will vary according to the weight of chips and the batch of potatoes used. How should I cut the potatoes? The size of a chip influences how crunchy or soft it is. The thinner your chips, the more crunchy they will be and conversely, thicker chips will be softer inside. You can cut your chips to the following thickness according to your tastes: American style: 8 x 8mm / Thin: 10 x 10mm / Standard: 13 x 13mm In ActiFry the maximum recommended chip thickness is 13 x 13 mm.

Try a variety of different oils for good health


You can vary the type of oil depending on your choice with 1 spoonful of oil for 1 kg of potatoes. Choose a different oil every time you cook! With , you can use a very wide variety of oils: Standard oils : olive oil, grape seed oil, corn oil, groundnut (peanut) oil, sunflower oil, soya oil* Flavoured oils : oils infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, chilli, lemon Speciality oils : hazelnut*, sesame* (*cook according to the manufacturers instructions) With its low quantity of oil for each use, the technology of helps in providing a healthier, nutritionally balanced diet.

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With , you can make chips with a better nutritional quality. For extra flavour, you can add 1 or 2 additional spoonfuls of oil for even more taste but this will increase the fat content.

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, make tastier, healthier chips just as you like them! 3

Important recommendations Safety instructions


For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations, Environment). Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current). Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved service centre. This appliance is designed for domestic use only. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply. Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them for future use.

Connecting to the power supply


Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to your point of purchase. Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension lead which is in good condition and is suited to the power of the appliance. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer. Return to your point of purchase. Do not take the appliance apart yourself. Do not leave the cord hanging. Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. Always unplug the appliance immediately after use ; when moving it ; prior to any cleaning or maintenance.

Using the appliance


Use on a flat and stable, heat resistant work surface, away from any water splashes or any sources of heat. When in operation, never leave the appliance unattended. This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with a physical, sensory or mental impairment, or people without knowledge or experience, unless they are supervised or given prior instructions concerning the use of the appliance by someone responsible for their safety. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. This electrical appliance operates at high temperatures which may cause burns. Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance (lid, metal parts). Do not switch on the appliance near flammable materials (blinds, curtains) or close to an external heat source (gas stove, hot plateetc.). In the event of fire, never try to extinguish the flames with water. Unplug the appliance. Close the lid, if it is not dangerous to do so. Smother the flames with a damp cloth. Do not move the appliance when it is full of hot food. Never immerse the appliance in water!

Cooking
This appliance is not suitable for recipes with a high-liquid content (eg. soups, cook-in sauces...). Never turn on the appliance if the cooking pan is empty. Do not overfill the cooking pan, never exceed the indicated quantities or maximum food level mark (for chips only).

Description
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Cool touch area of the lid Transparent lid Latch for removing lid Measuring spoon (14ml) Maximum food level markers (for chips only) Removable mixing paddle Non-stick removable cooking pan Cooking pan handle release button

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Cooking pan handle Base Lid opening buttons Digital timer On/Off switch Timer setting button Removable control panel (for access to the battery compartment only)

Quick introduction for use Before first use


To remove the lid fig.1, press the lid opening buttons (11) at the same time and lift the latch (3) to take off the lid fig. 2 . Remove the measuring spoon. Lift the handle to a horizontal position until you hear a click as it locks. Take out the cooking pan fig. 3. Turn the cooking pan upside down and unclip the removable paddle by squeezing the two pins fig. 4. All the removable parts are dishwasher safe fig. 5 or can be washed with a soft sponge and washing up liquid. Wipe the base of the appliance using a damp cloth and washing up liquid. Rinse and dry the parts carefully before putting them back together. To re-fit the paddle into the pan push it down until it clicks into place. This may be a little stiff when the appliance is new. During its first use, the appliance may give off a slight odour: this is not harmful and it will disappear quickly. It has no effect on the functioning of your + ActiFry. Remove all the stickers and any packaging. Never immerse the base in water.

Preparing food
For chips, never exceed the maximum level indicated on the paddle fig. 6. Do not leave the measuring spoon inside the pan when cooking food. Place the food in the cooking pan, distributing it evenly, making sure that you respect the maximum quantity (see cooking tables p. 6 to 8). Add the oil to the food with the spoon fig. 7, spreading it evenly (see cooking tables p. 6 to 8). (1 spoonful of oil = 14 ml of oil) Unlock the handle and fold it completely into its housing fig. 8. Close the lid fig. 9.

Cooking Set the cooking time


Press the timer setting button to set the time. Hold down the button until desired time is featured on the display fig. 10 (see cooking tables p. 6 to 8). Now release. The selected time (in minutes) is displayed and the countdown starts. If you make a mistake or to delete the selected time, hold down the button for 2 seconds then set the time again. BE CAREFUL: the timer signals the end of the cooking but does not switch off the fryer.

S.tarting the cooking


When you open the lid, the appliance stops working. Press the On/Off switch, the cooking begins thanks to the hot air circulation inside the cooking enclosure fig.11. The paddle rotates slowly in a clockwise direction.

Taking food out


Once cooking is completed, the timer beeps. To stop the beeping signal, press the timer setting button fig.12. Press on On/Off to stop the appliance fig. 13 and open the lid. Lift the handle until you hear a click that it locks and take out the cooking pan fig. 14. Serve at once. To avoid any risk of burns do not touch the lid or any part other than the cool touch area.

Table of cooking times


The cooking times below are only a guide and may vary according to the variety and batch of potatoes used. We recommend using varieties such as King Edward and Maris Piper for chips and potato recipes.

Potatoes
TYPE Chips standard thickness 13mm x 13mm QUANTITY OIL 1 spoonful oil 3/4 spoonful oil 1/2 spoonful oil 1/4 spoonful oil 1 spoonful oil None 1 spoonful oil None None None None COOKING TIME 40 - 45 min 35 - 37 min 28 - 30 min 24 - 26 min 40 - 42 min 14 - 16 min 40 - 42 min 30 - 32 min 35-40 min 30-32 min 25-27 min Fresh 1000 g* Fresh 750 g* Fresh 500 g* Fresh 250 g* Fresh 1000 g* Frozen 750 g Fresh 1000 g* Frozen 750 g 750 g Frozen - suitable Standard for deep frying only 13mm x 13mm

Potatoes (quartered) Diced potato

750 g Frozen - 2 way or Thin 3 way cook 10mm x 10mm suitable for oven 500 g and grill (and American Style deep frying). 8mm x 8mm *Weight of unpeeled potatoes Chips

Other vegetables
TYPE Courgettes Sweet peppers Mushrooms Tomatoes Onions Fresh, in slices Fresh, in slices Fresh, in quarters Fresh, in quarters Fresh, in rings QUANTITY 750 g 650 g 650 g 650 g 500 g OIL 1 spoonful oil + 150 ml cold water 1 spoonful oil + 150 ml cold water 1 spoonful oil 1 spoonful oil + 150 ml cold water 1 spoonful oil COOKING TIME 25 - 35 min 20 - 25 min 12 - 15 min 10 - 15 min 15 - 25 min

Meat - Poultry
To add flavour to meat and poultry, mix some spices (such as paprika, curry, mixed herbs, thyme..) with the oil. TYPE Fresh Frozen Frozen Chicken drumsticks Chicken legs Chicken breasts (boneless) Chinese Spring Rolls Lamb chops Pork chops Pork fillet Sausages Chilli Con Carne Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh Fresh (2.5 cm to 3 cm thick) Fresh (2.5 cm thick) Fresh Fresh Fresh (made from minced beef) Fresh (rump or sirloin cut into 1 cm thick strips) Fresh QUANTITY 750 g 750 g 12 pieces (160 g) 4 to 6 2 6 (about 750 g) 4 to 8 small 2 to 6 2 to 3 2 to 6 thin slices or strips 4 to 8 (pricked) 500 g OIL None None None None None None 1 spoonful oil None None 1 spoonful oil None 1 spoonful oil COOKING TIME 18 - 20 min 18 - 20 min 12 - 15 min 30 - 32 min 30 - 35 min 10 - 15 min 10 - 12 min 20 - 25 min* 18 - 23 min* 12 - 15 min 10 - 12 min 30 - 40 min

Chicken nuggets

Beef steak Meatballs

600 g 12 pieces

None None

8 - 10 min 18 - 20 min

*Turn halfway through cooking

Fish - Shellfish
TYPE Breaded scampi Frozen QUANTITY OIL None 1 spoonful oil None None COOKING TIME 10 min 20 - 22 min 10 - 12 min 12 - 14 min 18 pieces (280 g) Monkfish Fresh cut in pieces 500 g Prawns Cooked 400 g Jumbo King prawns Frozen and thawed 300 g (16 pieces)

Desserts
TYPE Bananas Cherries Strawberries Apples Pears Pineapple Cut in slices Wrapped in tinfoil Whole Cut in quarters if large or halves if small Cut in wedges Cut in pieces Cut in pieces QUANTITY 500 g (5 bananas) 2 bananas Up to 1000 g Up to 1000 g 3 Up to 1000 g 1 OIL 1 spoonful oil + 1 spoonful brown sugar None 1 spoonful oil + 1 to 2 spoonful sugar 1 to 2 spoonful sugar 1 spoonful oil + 2 spoonful sugar 1 to 2 spoonful sugar 1 to 2 spoonful sugar COOKING TIME 4 - 6 min 20 - 25 min 12 - 15 min 5 - 7 min 15 - 18 min 8 - 12 min 8 - 12 min

ActiFry cooking hints and tips


Do not add salt to chips while the chips are in the pan. Only add salt once the chips are removed from the appliance at the end of cooking. When adding dried herbs and spices to Actifry, mix them with some oil or liquid. If you try sprinkling them directly into the pan they will just get blown around by the hot air system. Please note that strong coloured spices may slightly stain the paddle and parts of the appliance. This is normal. For best results, use finely chopped garlic instead of crushed garlic to avoid it adhering to the central paddle. If using onions in ActiFry recipes, they are best thinly sliced instead of chopped as they cook better. Separate the onion rings before adding them to the pan and give them a quick stir so that they are evenly distributed. With meat and poultry dishes, stop the appliance and stir the pan once or twice during cooking so that the food on top does not dry out and the dish thickens evenly. Prepare vegetables in small pieces or stir fry size to ensure they cook through. This appliance is not suitable for recipes with a high-liquid content (eg. soups, cook-in sauces...).

Easy cleaning Cleaning the appliance


Leave it to cool down completely before cleaning. Open the lid fig. 1 and lift the latch to take off the lid fig. 2. Lift the handle to horizontal position until you hear a click as it locks fig. 3. Take out the cooking pan. Turn the cooking pan upside down and unclip the removable paddle by squeezing the two pins fig. 4. All the removable parts are dishwasher safe fig. 5 or can be washed with a soft sponge and washing up liquid. Clean the base of the appliance using a damp cloth and washing up liquid. Rinse and dry parts carefully before putting them back together. If food gets stuck or burnt on to the pan or paddle, leave them to soak in warm water before cleaning. The appliance has a non-stick cooking pan: the browning and scratches which may appear after long term use do not present any problems and are normal. We guarantee that the non-stick coating complies with regulations concerning materials in contact with foodstuffs. Never immerse the base in water. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products or scourers.

To retain the non-stick qualities of the cooking pan for as long as possible, do not use metal utensils when serving food.

Environment protection first!


Timer battery
This appliance uses a button battery L1154. To change the battery remove the control panel with a small flat bladed jewellers screw driver. Prise the control panel up by inserting the screwdriver into the gap at the top of the panel. Remove the white battery cover and replace the battery fig 15. To protect the environment do not throw the old battery in your regular waste but take it to a suitable collection point. Insert a new battery, put the battery cover back on and clip the control panel back on. Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recycled. When you decide to replace your appliance, take out the battery and leave the appliance at a local civic waste collection point.

If your fryer is not working correctly


PROBLEMS CAUSES
The appliance is not plugged in.

SOLUTIONS
Check that the appliance is plugged in correctly.

The On-Off switch is not fully pressed Press on the On/Off switch. down. You have pressed down the On-Off switch Close the lid. but the appliance is not working. The appliance is not working. The motor is running but the appliance Contact your point of purchase. does not heat. Check that the paddle is correctly The paddle does not turn. positioned. If the problem continues, contact your point of purchase. The paddle has not been installed. Fit the paddle. The food has not been cut in regular size Cut food to the same size. pieces. The chips have not been cut in regular Food is not cooking evenly. Cut the chips to the same size. size pieces. Check that it has been pushed down and The paddle has been installed correctly clicked in position. If the problem but it does not turn. continues, contact your point of purchase. The wrong variety of potatoes has been Choose a variety of potato recommended used. for chips. Wash the potatoes for a long time to The potatoes are insufficiently washed remove excess starch, then drain and dry and/or not completely dried. them before cooking. They must be The chips are not crispy enough. completely dry. Cut the chips thinner. The maximum The chips are too thick. chips dimensions are 13mm x 13 mm. There is not enough oil for the quantity of Increase the oil quantity (see cooking chips. tables p. 6 to 8). The potatoes used are recently harvested Reduce the quantity of potatoes down to The chips break up during the cooking. and hence have a high water content. 800 g and adjust the cooking time. The food stays on the edge of the Respect the maximum quantities The cooking pan is too full. cooking pan. indicated in the cooking tables. Make sure that the paddle is correctly positioned. If the problem continues, Cooking liquids have flowed into the base The paddle is not positioned correctly or contact your point of purchase. Do not of the appliance. the seal of the paddle is defective. use ActiFry for making soups or recipes with a high liquid content. The timer does not work. The battery is dead. Change the battery (see fig. 15). You suspect the motor is not working The appliance is unusually noisy. Contact your point of purchase. correctly. The paddle stops turning during The paddle is not positioned correctly. Using an oven glove, push the paddle cooking. downward until it clicks into place. If this does not work, contact your point of purchase.

If you have any product problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team Helpline: 0845 602 1454 - UK / (01) 4610390 - Ireland or consult our website - www.tefal.co.uk

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