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ActiFry express XL

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COOKING

• Never operate your appliance when empty.
•  Never overload the cooking pan comply with the recommended quantities.

DESCRIPTION

A.

  Transparent lid

B.

  Lid opening button

C.

Lid unlocking buttons (x2)

D.

  Measuring spoon

E.

  Paddle release button

F.

  Removable mixing paddle

G.

   Maximum capacity for liquids only

H.

  Ceramic coated removable cooking pan

I.

  Handle release

J.

  Pan handle

K.

 Body

L.

  Removable filter

M.

  LCD screen

N.

   On/off  button

O.

   Timer adjustment button +/- (in minutes)

P.

  Fixed power cord

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Before using for the first time 

•   To remove the lid - open the lid by pressing the lid opening button (B)

 - fig.1 

and press the latches 

to remove the lid 

- fig.2.

•  Remove the measuring spoon.
•  Lift the detachable pan handle until you hear a «CLICK» as it locks, in order to remove the pan 

- fig.3.

•  Remove the paddle by pushing the release button 

- fig.4.

•  Remove the detachable filter 

- fig.14.

•  All the removable parts are dishwasher safe 

- fig.6

 or can be cleaned using a non abrasive sponge 

and some washing up liquid. 

•  Clean the body of the appliance with a damp sponge and a little washing-up liquid.
•  Dry carefully before putting everything back in place. 
•  Reposition the paddle until you hear the «CLICK»

 - fig.5.

•  When using for the first time, the appliance may give off a harmless odour. This has no impact on 

the use of the appliance and will soon disappear.

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Preparing the food

To avoid damaging your appliance, please follow the quantities of ingredients and liquids 
given in the manual and the recipe book.

For all recipes, never exceed the maximum level indicated on the removable paddle - fig.7.
Do not leave the measuring spoon inside the pan while cooking food.

• Open the lid 

- fig.1.

•  Remove the spoon inside the pan. 
•  Place the foodstuffs in the cooking pan and always observe the maximum amounts (see cooking 

table p. 13 to 14) and the level for liquid recipes

 - fig.7. 

•  Fill the spoon with the recommended amount of oil (see cooking table p. 13 to 14) and pour the 

contents evenly onto the food

 - fig.8.

•  Unlock the handle and push it right back into its housing

 - fig.9.

•  Close the lid 

- fig.15.

COOKING

Start cooking

•  Plug the appliance into an electrical socket outlet with an earth connection. the appliance emits  

2 beeps and the screen displays 00 -

 fig.10.

•  Set the cooking time using the +/- button (see cooking table p. 13 to 14), press the   button - the 

appliance again emits 2 beeps 

- fig.11

 and the cooking starts thanks to the movement of hot air 

into the cooking chamber.

•  The selected time is displayed and the second-by-second countdown starts 

- fig.12

. The selection 

and time displayed is in minutes and only the time displayed below one minute is in seconds.

•  The appliance can be paused. Simply press the button   

- fig.11

,

 then press this button once more 

to start cooking again.

• The time can be changed at any time during cooking by using the + and - buttons 

- fig.13

.

•  In the event of an error or to delete the selected time, hold the   button down for 2 seconds and 

re-select the time.

Remove the food

When you open the lid, the appliance switches itself off. To restart cooking, close the lid 
and press the   button.
After being open 2 minutes, the appliance is reset.

•  When the cooking is complete, the timer beeps and the display shows 00: the appliance 

automatically stops cooking what you have prepared. Stop the beeps by pressing one of the +/- 
buttons

 - fig.13.

• Open the lid

 - fig.1.

• Lift the handle until it «CLICKS» to remove the pan and the food.

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COOKING TIMES

The cooking times are given as a rough guide and may vary depending on the seasonality of the 
food, its size, the quantities used and individual tastes, as well as the voltage of the mains system. 
The amount of oil indicated may be increased depending on your taste and needs. If you want 
crisper chips, you can add a few extra minutes to the cooking.

Potatoes 

Type

Quantity

Addition (s. of oil)

Cooking time 

(mins)

Standard

sized chips

10 mm x 10 mm

Fresh (chips)

750 g

1/2

25-27

1000 g

3/4

28-30

1500 g

1

36-38

Traditional chips

Frozen (chips)

750 g

None

23-25

1200 g

None

30-32

Meat- poultry 

To add a little flavour to your meat, don’t hesitate to mix spices in with the oil (paprika, curry, mixed 
herbs, thyme, bay leaf, etc).

Type

Quantity

Addition  

(s. of oil)

Cooking time 

(mins)

Chicken nuggets

Fresh

1200 g 

None

13-15

Frozen

1200 g

None

15-17

Chicken drums-

ticks

Fresh

4 to 6

None

20-22

Chicken breast

Fresh 

6

None

18-20

Chicken breast

Fresh

9

None

22-24

Meatballs

Frozen

1200 g

1

18-20

Frozen preparations

Type

Quantity

Addition  

(s. of oil)

Cooking time 

(mins)

Ratatouille*

Frozen

1000 g 

None

23-25

Farmer’s stir fry*

Frozen

1000 g 

None

22-24

Paëlla*

Frozen

1000 g 

None

15-17

* Frozen preparations not available in all countries

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Fish – shellfish

Type

Quantity

Addition  

(s. of oil)

Cooking time 

(mins)

Calmari (battered)

Frozen

500 g 

None

11-13

Raw prawns

(thawed completely)

Fresh

450 g

None

8-10

Vegetables

Type (fresh)

Quantity

Addition  

(s. of oil)

Cooking time 

(mins)

Courgettes/

Zucchinis

Strips

1200 g

1 s. + 15 cl water

25-30

Peppers

Strips

1000 g 

1 s. + 15 cl water

20-25

Mushrooms

Quarters

1000 g

1

16-18

Tomatoes

Quarters

1000 g 

1 s. + 15 cl water

15-17

Onions

Slices

750 g 

1

18-20

Desserts

Type

Quantity

Addition  

(s. of oil)

Cooking time 

(mins)

Bananas

Slices

7

1 s. + 1 s. of sugar

5-6

Foil wrapped

3

None

15-17

Strawberries

Quarters

1500 g

2 s. of sugar

10-12

Apples

Halves

5

1 s. + 2 s. of sugar

10-12

Pineapples

Pieces

2

2 s. of sugar

15-17

EASY TO CLEAN

Clean the appliance 

• Leave it to cool completely before cleaning. 
•  Open the lid by pressing the button 

- fig.1

 and press the latches to remove the lid 

- fig.2.

•  Lift the detachable pan handle until you hear a «CLICK», in order to remove the pan

 - fig.3.

•  Remove the paddle by pushing the release button 

- fig.4.

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Never immerse the appliance in water. Do not use any corrosive or abrasive cleaning 

products. The removable filter must be cleaned regularly. To ensure the qualities of your 

removable pan last longer, never use any metal utensils.

We do not recommend the use of any detergent other than washing-up liquid.

•  Remove the detachable filte

r - fig.14.

•  All the removable parts are dishwasher safe - 

fig.6

 or can be cleaned using a non abrasive sponge 

and some washing up liquid. 

•  Clean the body of the appliance with a damp sponge and a little washing-up liquid. Dry carefully 

before putting everything back in place.

•  We guarantee that the detachable pan COMPLIES WITH REGULATIONS with regards to materials 

in contact with food. 

A FEW TIPS IN CASE OF PROBLEMS…

Problems

Causes

Solutions

The appliance does

not work.

The appliance is not plugged in
properly.

Make sure the appliance is properly plugged 
in to a mains power socket.

You have not yet pressed 
button

.

Press button  .

You have pressed button   
but the appliance does not 
operate.

Close the lid.

The appliance is not heating.

Call the customer Helpline below.

The paddle does not turn.

Check that it is inserted in the correct 
position, otherwise call the customer 
Helpline below.

The paddle does
not stay in place.

The paddle is not locked.

Reposition the paddle until you hear it 
«CLICK» 

- fig.5.

The food has not

been cooked

uniformly.

You have not used the paddle.

Put it in position.

The food / chips have not been 
cut uniformly.

Cut the food / chips all to the same size.

The paddle has been fitted
correctly but is not turning.

Call the customer Helpline below.

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If you have any product problems or queries call our Customer Relations Team first for 
expert help and advice:
Helpline:  0845 602 1454 - UK (01) 677 4003 - ROI
or contact us via our web site: www.tefal.co.uk

Problems

Causes

Solutions

The chips are not

crunchy enough.

You are not using a potato 

variety that is recommended 

for chips.

Choose a potato variety that is 

recommended for chips such as Maris Piper 

or King Edwards.

The potatoes are insuffciently

washed and/or not completely

dried.

Wash potatoes for a long time to remove the

starch, drain and dry very thoroughly before

cooking. They must be completely dry.

The chips are too thick.

Cut them more thinly. The maximum chip

dimensions are 13 mm x 13 mm.

There is not enough oil.

Increase the amount of oil 

(see cooking 

table p. 13 to 14).

The filter is clogged.

Clean the filter.

The chips break

during cooking.

The quantity is too large.

Reduce the amount of potatoes and adjust 

the cooking time.

The food stays on

the edge of the

pan.

The pan has too much food.

Comply with the maximum quantities shown

on the cooking table.

Put the turn-over ring in place.

Reduce the amount of food.

Max level exceeded.

Reduce the quantities.

Cooking fluids have

leaked into the

base of the

appliance.

Faulty pan or paddle.

Check that the paddle is correctly positioned,

otherwise call the customer Helpline below.

The max level has been 

exceeded.

Observe the max level.

Do not use ActiFry for making recipes with a 

high liquid content.

The LCD screen

does not work.

The appliance is not plugged in. Plug the appliance in.

The lid is open.

Close the lid.

The LCD displays

shows «Er» (error).

The appliance is not

functioning correctly.

Unplug the appliance, wait for 10 seconds, 

plug the appliance in again and press

button. If the LCD screen still shows Er, see 

the table of error codes p.17.

The appliance

is abnormally noisy.

You suspect there is a problem

in the way the appliance

motor is working.

Call the customer Helpline below.

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TABLE OF ERROR CODES: ER.

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FIRST !

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  Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.

 

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Er. 1 or 2

The fan is not working.

Check that all removable parts are 
fitted and correctly positioned (bowl 
ventilation output grid and removable
filter, pan, lid).
Check that there are no foreign bodies in 
all of these removable parts.
After checking that there are no foreign 
bodies in the ventilation outlets, if the 
fault persists, call the customer Helpline.

Er. 3

This error may appear if the
appliance has been stored for a
long time at too low a
temperature.

Leave the appliance at an ambient 
temperature of more than 15°C for one 
hour before starting it up again.
If the fault persists, call the customer 
Helpline.

Er. 4

Your appliance has a fault in 
the temperature sensor.

Call the customer Helpline below.

Er. 5

The voltage of your domestic
network is too low. Cooking
performance may be altered.

Contact your electricity supplier.

Er. 6

The voltage of your domestic
network is too high; for safety
reasons your appliance should 
be protected against the risks 
of overheating.

Contact your electricity supplier.

S.A.S. SEB SELONGEY CEDEX • RC. DIJON B 302 412 226 

07/2014

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