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ELLE Air Fryer – FAQs

Can I cook frozen food in the ELLE Air Fryer?
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Yes. Frozen foods such as fries, nuggets, patties and similar items can be cooked directly.

Do I need to preheat the Air Fryer?
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Yes. We recommend preheating the Air Fryer for 3–4 minutes before cooking.

Can I cook without oil?
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Yes. Most foods can be cooked with little or no oil.

What can I cook in the Air Fryer?
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You can prepare a wide variety of foods, including fries, chicken, fish, vegetables, pizza, cakes, sandwiches and more.

Can I open the basket while cooking?
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Yes. You can open the basket to shake or flip your food. Cooking resumes automatically when the basket is inserted again.

What are the different cooking modes used for?
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Air Fry is ideal for crispy foods, Grill for grilling, Bake for cakes and baked items, Dehydrate for drying fruits and vegetables, and Custom for setting your own
temperature and time.

Why is my Air Fryer not turning ON?
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Make sure the plug is properly connected, the socket is working and the basket is fully
inserted. Then press the Power button and select a cooking function.

Why is my Air Fryer not heating?
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Check that you have selected a cooking function, pressed Start and properly closed the basket. If the fan runs but there is no heat, the Air Fryer may require inspection.

Why is my food not crispy?
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Preheat for 3–4 minutes, avoid overcrowding the basket, shake or flip the food halfway through cooking, and use a light spray of oil when needed.

Why is smoke coming from my Air Fryer?
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White steam is normal. If you notice black smoke, stop cooking, unplug the appliance and cleanany excess oil or food residue.

Why is my food cooking unevenly?
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Avoid overcrowding the basket and shake or flip the food halfway through cooking to allow even air circulation.

Why is the fan still running after cooking?
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This is normal. The fan may continue running for about 3 minutes to cool the appliance.

Is the Air Fryer basket dishwasher safe?
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Yes. The basket can be washed in a dishwasher. The top rack is recommended.

Can I use aluminium foil in the Air Fryer?
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Yes. Make sure the foil does not block the airflow.

Can I use baking paper or parchment paper?
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Yes. Place food on top of the paper and ensure it does not block airflow.

Can I use plastic containers in the Air Fryer?
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No. Plastic containers may melt at high temperatures.

How much electricity does the Air Fryer use?
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The ELLE AirFryer uses 1700W while cooking. Actual electricity consumption depends on the cooking time.