1.Q: What is the maximum rated power of the Mi Smart Air Fryer (3. 5L)?
A: The maximum rated power of the air fryer sold in Taiwan is 1400 W, and the maximum rated power of the air fryer sold in other regions is 1500 W.
2.Q: Why does the air fryer just received give off an odor?
A: The product is sealed and stored before leaving the factory and during transportation, and will have a normal residual odor. After receiving the air fryer, please clean the frying plate and basket, then place them in a ventilated place to dry. Before using it for the first time, you can place some fresh lemon slices or fresh orange peel in the basket and set the air fryer to 200°C to heat up for about five minutes. Repeat the operation if necessary.
3.Q: Can the four black silicone rubber pieces be removed from the frying plate?
A: These are the frying plate's rubber feet that keep the frying plate in place. They are made of a silicone material that is heat resistant, non-toxic and harmless. You can rest assured that they are safe to use in the air fryer.
4.Q: Do to use oil when cooking food in the air fryer?
A: If the ingredients themselves contain oil, such as meat, fish and frozen fries, there is no need to use oil to get a delicious taste. However, if the ingredients don't contain oil, such as vegetables and fresh potato strips, add a spoonful of oil or brush a layer of oil on. You can also follow the recipes in the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app.
5.Q: Why did the food get burnt despite following the recipe?
A: The recipe's time and temperature ranges are for reference only. The temperature and time can be adjusted according to the origin, size, shape, and weight of the ingredients themselves. While cooking, you can pull out the basket to check the food and then adjust the time and temperature accordingly.
6.Q: Can the frying plate be removed from the air fryer?
A: It is recommended to use the frying plate every time you use the air fryer, as it helps to cook the food more evenly and can also filter the excess oil.
7.Q: Does the Mi Smart Air Fryer (3. 5L) have a power-saving standby mode?
A: The air fryer has a power-saving standby mode. When the air fryer is in standby mode, it will enter the power-saving standby mode if there is no operation for 20 minutes, and the screen brightness will automatically be reduced. You can press or turn the knob to wake it up.
8.Q: How to use the air fryer's schedule function?
A: While standby, turn the control knob to select the schedule function, and set the scheduled completion time, program, temperature, and duration, then press the control knob to confirm and start the schedule. Once the scheduled time has ended, the air fryer has completed the scheduled cooking program.
Note: The scheduled time here is the scheduled completion time, for example, "will complete in 6 hours" means that the cooking will be completed in 6 hours, and the scheduled time cannot be shorter than the cooking time.
9.Q: Can the air fryer be paused while cooking?
A: Yes, it can be paused.
While cooking, press the control knob to pause the cooking program, and press it again to resume the cooking program.
While cooking, directly pull out the basket to check the food and pause the cooking program, place it back into the air fryer to resume the cooking program.
10.Q: Does the Mi Smart Air Fryer (3. 5L) stay connected once the Wi-Fi is turned off?
A: While standby, the air fryer will turn off after touching the power button. Once turned off, the air fryer's display turns off and its Wi-Fi is turned off automatically. Once the power button is touched again, the air fryer's display will light up and it will enter standby mode, at which time it will automatically reconnect to the Wi-Fi network.
11.Q: How to reset the air fryer's Wi-Fi connection?
A: Once the air fryer is turned on, turn the control knob to enter the Reset Wi-Fi page in the settings, and press the control knob to select Yes to reset the Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi indicator will blink slowly and the air fryer will enter the awaiting connection state.
12.Q: Does the surface of the air fryer get hot while it is in use?
A: The surface of the air fryer may reach temperatures of up to about 60°C, which is normal.
13.Q: Does the air fryer stop heating when the basket is pulled out?
A: The air fryer is designed to stop the heating when the basket is pulled out, it will not turn off and the screen will still display, but the cooking program will be paused. When the basket is placed back into the air fryer, it will resume the same cooking program.
14.Q: Does the air fryer need to be pre-heated?
A: It is not strictly necessary, however pre-heating will give better results when baking. To preheat, set the temperature to 200°C and the time to 3–5 minutes with an empty basket, or enable the pre-heating function in the recipe in the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app to automatically enter the pre-heating state.
15.Q: Does it need to turn over the ingredients during the cooking program?
A:
1. The air fryer will remind you to turn over the ingredients if the cooking time is longer than 8 minutes (except dried fruits).
2. It is recommended to turn over the ingredients when there are more or larger ones, as the cooking effect will be better after turning them over.
16.Q: Can the air fryer be used to heat up leftovers?
A: It is possible to heat up fried food. However, it cannot be used to heat up food with soup, otherwise it may cause a malfunction due to soup splashing on the heating element, motor, or electrical components, etc.
17.Q: How to do if the air fryer has an issue while cooking?
A:
1. Immediately stop using the air fryer in case of an abnormality or malfunction to avoid fire, electrical shocks, or getting scalded.
2. Do not modify, disassemble, or repair the air fryer yourself to avoid fire, electrical shocks, or getting scalded.
18.Q: How to clean and maintain the air fryer?
A:
Unplug the power cord before cleaning and maintaining the air fryer, and wait for it to cool down to room temperature or a safe temperature before proceeding. Please remove the basket to clean the inside of the air fryer.
1. Surface of the air fryer:
The surface of the air fryer can be wiped with a dry, soft cloth or a sponge moistened with a neutral cleaning detergent.
2. Cavity:
To remove stains from the inside of the air fryer, apply a suitable amount of detergent diluted in hot water to its surface and let it sit for about 10 minutes, then use a soft sponge moistened with water to wipe away the detergent residue.
3. Basket:
Clean the air fryer after each use. The basket of the air fryer is coated, so do not use any steel wool or other abrasive cleaning materials to clean it as they may damage the coating.
4. Frying plate, grill:
You can use a soft, cotton cloth or sponge moistened with neutral detergent to wipe it clean, then moisten it with water to wipe away the detergent residue.
Note: The basket, frying plate, and grill can be separated and placed in the dishwasher for cleaning, but the air fryer cannot be washed in water or cleaned in the dishwasher.
