BRAUN HF5073I (01) PDF MANUAL

To turn on the appliance:

1. Plug the appliance into a power outlet.

2. Press the power button for 1 second. The display will show “—” initially.

3. After approximately 5 minutes, the display will change, indicating it is ready for program selection.

Before using the appliance for the first time:

1. Remove the drawer from the appliance.

2. If applicable (for HF5073), remove the grill grate from the drawer.

3. Wash the drawer and the grill grate/basket thoroughly with water and mild detergent.

4. Dry all parts completely with a cloth.

5. Reinsert the grill grate/basket into the drawer (if applicable) and then slide the drawer back into the appliance.

6. The appliance is now ready to be plugged in and used.

The appliance features different cooking programs and a manual mode, indicated by icons. To select a program, press the corresponding icon on the control panel. The available programs depend on the model (HF5050I or HF5073I).

For HF5050I, programs include Air Fry and Fast Oven, with pre-set icons for various foods and a manual mode (M).

For HF5073I, programs include Air Fry, Grill, and Fast Oven, with pre-set icons for various foods and a manual mode (M).

Example food icons for programs:

• Air Fry: Fries, Frozen Fries, Fish, Chicken Drumsticks, Steak, Meatballs (HF5050I & HF5073I).

• Grill (HF5073I only): Fish, Carrots, Steak, Chicken Drumsticks, Bacon.

• Fast Oven: Fries, Pizza, Cupcakes, Fish, Chicken Drumsticks, Steak, Meatballs (HF5050I & HF5073I).

Additionally, a Manual mode (M) is available under each main program for custom settings.

To adjust the cooking time and temperature settings:

1. Press the time/temperature adjustment button on the control panel.

2. The display will show the current time setting (e.g., 40 min). Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the time (e.g., 39, 40, 41 min).

3. After adjusting the time, the display will show the current temperature setting (e.g., 180 °C). Use the arrow buttons to increase or decrease the temperature (e.g., 175, 180, 185 °C).

4. Once the desired time and temperature are set, press the play/pause button to start cooking.

To air fry french fries:

1. Prepare the potatoes by cutting them into approximately 10×10 mm strips.

2. Wash the cut potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a towel.

3. Add a small amount of oil (e.g., 1 unit) to the potatoes and mix well to ensure they are evenly coated.

4. Place up to 1000g of the prepared potatoes into the air fry basket.

5. Insert the drawer into the appliance.

6. Select the “Air Fry” program and choose the appropriate pre-set for fries (V icon).

7. The default time will be 23 minutes at 200°C for fresh fries (10×10 mm). Press the start/play button.

8. After approximately 10 minutes of cooking, the appliance will signal with a “flashing shake” icon. This indicates it’s time to shake the food.

9. Carefully remove the drawer, shake the contents to ensure even cooking, and then reinsert the drawer.

10. The cooking will resume automatically.

11. Once cooking is complete, the appliance will display “flashing 00” and an “End” signal. Carefully remove the food from the basket and serve.

To use the Manual mode (M) for cooking:

1. After turning on the appliance, select the desired main program: Air Fry, Grill (HF5073I only), or Fast Oven.

2. Press the “M” (Manual) button to enter manual mode. This allows you to set custom time and temperature.

3. The default settings for each manual mode are:

• Air Fry (Manual): 15 minutes at 180 °C.

• Grill (Manual): 12 minutes at 200 °C.

• Fast Oven (Manual): 25 minutes at 190 °C.

4. You can adjust these default time and temperature settings using the respective adjustment buttons.

5. Once settings are adjusted, press the play/pause button to start cooking.

6. When cooking is complete, the appliance will display “flashing 00” and an “End” signal.

If the appliance displays an error code (e.g., E1, E2, E3) that is flashing:

1. Unplug the appliance from the power outlet.

2. Wait for at least 15 minutes.

3. Plug the appliance back in.

4. If the error code persists, it is recommended to seek professional assistance.

To clean the appliance after each use:

1. Unplug the appliance from the power outlet.

2. Allow the appliance to cool down for at least 30 minutes before cleaning.

3. Remove the cooking drawer, and if applicable, the basket or grill grate from the drawer.

4. The basket and grill grate are dishwasher safe. Alternatively, you can wash them by hand using water and mild detergent.

5. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals to clean any part of the appliance.

6. Never immerse the main unit of the appliance in water or any other liquid. Clean the exterior of the main unit with a damp cloth.

7. Ensure all parts are thoroughly dried before reassembling and storing the appliance.

The following table provides recommended settings for various foods when using the Air Fry program:

Food Type	MAX (g)	Time (min)	Temp (°C)	Shake
Fries (10×10 mm)	1000	23	200	10 min
Frozen Fries (7×7 mm)	200-1600	10-32	200	10 min
Frozen Fries (10×10 mm)	200-1600	8-30	200	10 min
Potatoes (sliced)	1000	30	200	10 min
Potatoes (cubes)	600-1000	30-40	200	10 min
Spring rolls (frozen)	250	18	180	50%
Onion rings (frozen)	500-600	8-10	180	50%
Pizza (frozen)	350-400	30	160
Fish sticks (frozen)	300	15	180	50%
Vegetables (sliced)	100-150	8-10	180	50%
Carrots (sliced)	800	25	190	50%
Chicken drumsticks	450	15	200	50%
Chicken wings (frozen)	400-500	10-12	200	50%
Chicken thighs	600	30	200	50%
Pork chops (4-6 pcs)		20	190	50%
Burgers (frozen)	500-600	8-10	190	50%
Sausages (4-6 pcs)	500-600	12-15	190	50%

The following table provides recommended settings for various foods when using the Grill program on the HF5073I model:

Food Type	MAX (g)	Time (min)	Temp (°C)	Shake
Fish fillet (frozen)	300-400	20	180	50%
Fish fillet	400-500	15	200	50%
Whole fish	200-300	15	180
Shrimp	250	18	180
Scallops	500-600	20-25	180
Clams (4 pcs)		10-12	180
Meatballs	450	12	190	50%
Chicken skewers	100-150	6-8	190	50%
Pizza (fresh)	550	20	190
Pizza (small)	400-500	15	190
Ribs	450-500	12	200	50%
Bacon	600-800	20-25	200	10 min
Hot dogs (4-6 pcs)		12	200	50%
Vegetables (bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, zucchini – 4 pcs)		3-5	200	50%

The following table provides recommended settings for various foods when using the Fast Oven program:

Food Type	MAX (g)	Time (min)	Temp (°C)	Shake
Potatoes (cubes)	1000	30	200	10 min
Potatoes (sliced)	800-1200	30-40	200	10 min
Carrots (sliced)	800-1000	25-30	190
Corn on the cob	600	10	200	50%
Corn on the cob (2-4 pcs)		18-20	200	5 min
Chicken wings	500-600	25	200	50%
Whole chicken	1000-1500	50-65	200	50%
Fish fillet	350	7	200	50%
Steak (pork)	500-700	25-30	200	50%
Meat skewers	700	25	190	50%
Meat loaf	1000	50-60	190	50%
Bread	600	7	220	50%
Toast	500-600	8-10	210	50%
Muffin mold	700	35	160
Muffins (6-8 pcs)		18-20	160
Cookies (8-9 pcs)		15-20	160

To use the Grill function on the HF5073I model, including pre-heating:

1. Select the “Grill” program by pressing its icon on the control panel.

2. The display will show “PrE” (Pre-heat), then the pre-heat temperature (e.g., 220 °C), and a pre-heat time (e.g., 07 min). A “pre-heat” icon will also be displayed. The appliance will automatically begin the pre-heating cycle.

3. Once pre-heating is complete, the display will change to show the cooking time (e.g., 10 min) and an “Add” icon, indicating it’s time to add food.

4. Carefully open the cooking drawer, place your food on the grill grate inside, and then close the drawer securely.

5. Press the play/pause button to start the grilling process.

6. The appliance will cook for the set time. When cooking is complete, it will display an “End” signal.