Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L FAQ

Overview

1. Q: What are the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and a normal air fryer?
A: For your reference, here are some differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and a normal air fryer:
1. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal inner cavity, which is easy to clean and with less odor;
2. The time range of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is up to 60 minutes and the temperature range is 80-200℃. The time range of normal air fryers is 1-30 minutes and the temperature range is 80-200℃;
3. The frying basket of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is designed to be flip-free and easy to operate.

2. Q: What are the selling points of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: For your reference, here are the major selling points of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L:
1. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal inner cavity, which is easy to clean and with less odor;
2. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is equipped with a food-grade non-stick coating frying basket, which is wear-resistant and easy to rinse for cleaning;
3. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is easier to use and doesn’t need to flip while frying.

3. Q: What are the advantages of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: For your reference, here are the advantages of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L:
1. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal inner cavity, which is easy to clean and with less odor;
2. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L can meet the needs of most families with a large 6-litre capacity;
3. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is equipped with 1500W heating tubes, with faster heating speed and lower energy consumption. It provides stable and uniform temperature, which can cook delicious dishes quickly and healthily;
4. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is equipped with a non-stick coating frying basket with food-grade, which is wear-resistant and easy to rinse for cleaning.

4. Q: What are the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L?
A: For your reference, the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L are mainly as follows:
1. The capacities of the two devices are different;
2. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes a mechanical panel consisting of a Timer Knob and a Temperature Knob, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L uses a knob with an OLED screen;
3. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal cavity, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L uses a cavity composed of plastic and metal.

5. Q: What are the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L?
A: For your reference, the differences between Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L are mainly as follows:
1. The two air fryers have different capacities;
2. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes a mechanical panel consisting of a Timer Knob and a Temperature Knob, while the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L uses a knob with an OLED screen;
3. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal cavity, while the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L uses a cavity composed of plastic and metal.

6. Q: What are the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4.5L?
A: For your reference, the differences between Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4.5L are mainly as follows:
1. The two air fryers have different capacities;
2. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes a mechanical panel consisting of a Timer Knob and a Temperature Knob, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4.5L uses a touching button and a smart interactive screen;
3. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal cavity, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 4.5L uses a cavity composed of plastic and metal.

7. Q: What are the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 5.5L?
A: For your reference, the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 5.5L are mainly as follows:
1. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes a mechanical panel consisting of a Timer Knob and a Temperature Knob, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 5.5L uses a knob with an LCD screen;
2. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal cavity, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 5.5L uses a cavity composed of plastic and metal.

8. Q: What are the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L?
A: For your reference, the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L are mainly as follows:
1. The two air fryers have different capacities;
2. The heating tube power of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is 1500W, while the heating tube power of the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L is 1800W;
3. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes a mechanical panel consisting of a Timer Knob and a Temperature Knob, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L uses a knob with an LCD screen;
4. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a metal cavity, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L uses a cavity composed of plastic and metal;
5. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L doesn’t support tender baking, while the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6.5L comes with a water tank.

9. Q: The introduction of the operation panel of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes a mechanical panel consisting of a Timer Knob and a Temperature Knob. It performs each function by rotating the knobs.
The picture of the operation panel is shown below:


FAQs
1. Q: What is the rated power of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The rated power of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is 1550W.

2. Q: How to clean the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L daily?
A: To clean the air fryer daily, please refer to the following steps:
1. After each use of the air fryer, once it has cooled down, simply remove the frying basket and frying plate and clean them separately using a cloth or sponge, without needing to clean the main body or heating tubes; 
2. Avoid using abrasive tools like steel wool during cleaning to prevent damaging the non-stick coating; 
3. Once cleaned, wipe the surfaces with a soft and dry cloth; 
4. If the fryer will not be used for an extended period, it is recommended to cover the top of the fryer to prevent large amounts of dust from falling into the air inlet.

3. Q: The appearance introduction of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L
A: For your reference, the appearance illustrations are as follows: 

The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L contains Air Outlet/Power Plug/Heat Dissipation Vent/Safety Switch/Air Inlet/Timer Knob/Temperature Knob/ Basket/Frying Plate/Frying Plate Silicone/Frying Plate Pad/Handle.

Note:
The silicone rubber on the frying plate is made of high-temperature resistant food-grade materials to prevent the edges of the frying plate from scratching the coating of the basket and to improve the stability of the frying plate. Do not remove the silicone rubber from the frying plate.

4. Q: Does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L require a dedicated socket?
A: No, the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L can use an ordinary socket (250V 16A). Please make sure the grounding is reliable.

5. Q: How long is the power cord of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The power cord length of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is about 0.8 meters.

6. Q: What kind of power plug does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L have?
A: The power plug of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is a three-prong plug.


7. Q: What are the dimensions of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The dimensions of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L are 279.2*367.8*324.0mm.


8. Q: What are the dimensions of the basket in the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The dimensions of the Basket are 225*225*144mm. The dimensions of the Frying Plate are 215*215*38.5mm.
   

9. Q: What is the weight of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The gross weight is 5.5kg and the net weight is 4.4kg.

10. Q: What are the package contents of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The package contents of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L are Air Fryer*1, Basket*1, Frying Plate*1, and User Manual*1.

11. Q: Why does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L have an odor?
A: Before leaving the factory and during transportation, the product is sealed, which will result in normal residual odors. Upon receiving the product, please wash the frying basket and frying plate, then place them in a ventilated area to dry.
Note:
Before first use, you can place some odor-reducing items in the basket such as fresh lemon slices/chopped garlic/chopped onions/fresh orange peels, etc. Set the air fryer to a temperature of 200°C, heat for about 5 minutes, and repeat several times as needed.

12. Q: What are the precautions when using the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L for the first time? 
A: For your reference, there are four points you need to pay attention to when using for the first time:
1. Upon receiving it, you can run the device with an empty basket at 200°C for about 5 minutes, placing fresh lemon slices, chopped garlic, chopped onion, or fresh orange peels in it;
2. The air fryer generates high temperatures from its vent during operation. Ensure that nothing is placed behind the vent during use, and maintain a certain distance between the vent and the wall. It's best to keep it away from the wall, and not place the power cord close to the vent while the fryer is in operation; 
3. When cleaning the fryer, avoid using steel wool or any abrasive materials as they will damage the non-stick coating;
4. It is normal that the device emits a little white smoke or odor during the initial use. Please feel free to use it.

13. Q: Is the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L waterproof?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is not waterproof. Please do not splash or soak it with water to avoid product damage.

14. Q: What is the display of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes a mechanical panel consisting of a Timer Knob and a Temperature Knob.

15. Q: What is the heating principle of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a light wave tube and a single-speed fan to achieve 360° hot air circulation heating.

16. Q: Does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L have voice prompts?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L does not have voice prompts. When the Timer Knob returns to zero, there will be a beep sound to indicate the completion of cooking.

17. Q: What is the standby power consumption of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The power of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L will not be consumed in standby mode.

18. Q: Why is the food burnt when using the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L to cook according to the recipe?
A: Recipe time and temperature are for reference only. The temperature and time can be adjusted according to the origin, size, shape and weight of the ingredients. During cooking, you can pull out the basket to check the status of food, and then increase or decrease the temperature and time according to the actual situation.

19. Q: How to turn on and off the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: 1. Turning on: After plugging into the power socket, rotate the Timer Knob. When the rotation angle is greater than the "0" scale on the panel, the motor starts to rotate. When the Temperature Knob angle is greater than "0", the light wave tube starts to work and lights up. When the temperature reaches the peak, the light wave tube goes out. When the temperature drops to the trough, the light wave tube will light up again;
Note:
If the required cooking time is less than 10 minutes, the Timer Knob should be rotated to more than 10 minutes first, and then the Timer Knob should be turned back to the required time after the air fryer starts working. 
2. Turning off: Turn the Timer Knob to the "0" scale, and the fan will stop rotating with a beep sound.

20. Q: How many recipes does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L come with?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L has 12 built-in referenced recipes.
The recipe illustrations are shown below:
1. French Fries: 19-21min, 200℃;
2. Chicken wings: 18-20min, 180℃;
3. Shrimps: 10-12min, 180℃;
4. Pizza: 14-16min, 160℃;
5. Steak: 12-14min, 200℃;
6. Mutton chop: 18-20min, 180℃;
7. Vegetables: 8-10min, 180℃;
8. Cookies: 12-14min, 180℃;
9. Egg tarts: 17-19min, 160℃;
10. Grilled fish: 16-18min, 200℃;
11. Cakes: 23-25min, 160℃;
12. Reheating: 8-10min, 160℃.


21. Q: How to adjust the temperature of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: After the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is powered on, rotate the Timer Knob to turn it on. Then rotate the Temperature Knob to the needed temperature.

22. Q: What kind of food can be made with the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: It can pan-fry/deep-fry/roast/bake various delicacies, such as egg tarts, cakes, bread, cookies, dried fruits, chicken cutlets, chicken strips, chicken legs, steaks, ribs, baked sweet potatoes, French Fries, grilled fish, vegetables, grilled skewers, and many other foods.

23. Q: Why cant the fries be fully cooked in the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: Because fresh potatoes have a relatively high starch content, the thickness of the cuts is different for each person, and the cooking time is also different.
If you choose fresh potatoes, it is recommended to soak them in water to remove the starch and drain them before cooking.
We also recommend that you go to the supermarket to buy semi-finished French Fries for a better cooking effect. 
Note:
When cooking French Fries, you need to turn them over according to the instructions of the fryer to avoid uneven heating some parts are burnt and some are still raw.

24. Q: Can the frying plate be removed from the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: It is recommended to use the frying plate every time. The frying plate can heat the food more evenly and filter excess oil in the food.

25. Q: Can the 4 black silicone rubbers be removed from the frying plate of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: They cannot be removed. They are the foot pads of the frying plate, which are used to fix the frying plate. They are made of high-temperature resistant silicone material and are non-toxic and harmless. So please feel free to use it.


26. Q: Do the ingredients need to be brushed with oil when using the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: If the ingredients themselves contain fat, such as meats, seafood, frozen fries, etc., they can be cooked to delicious flavor without the need for additional oil. If the ingredients do not contain fat, such as vegetables, fresh fries, etc., adding a spoon or brushing a layer of oil can achieve the same delicious taste as traditional deep-frying methods. You can also refer to recipe recommendations.

27. Q: What are the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the oven?
A: For your reference, the differences between the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L and the oven are as follows:
1. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L can extract most of the fat from food, however an oven cannot;
2. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L cooks food faster and heats up more quickly than ovens;
3. Their heating principles are different. Ovens heat up food by heating tubes in a sealed space, while the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L utilizes rapid air circulation to quickly heat and crisp food, producing similar delicious results to deep-frying while extracting fat. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L makes food healthier than oven cooking;
4. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L consumes less power and requires less cooking time compared to some ovens, enhancing efficiency and saving power;
5. Cleaning the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is relatively simple compared to an oven;
6. The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L takes up less space, is easier to clean, healthier, and more energy-efficient than ovens.

28. Q: Does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L produce carcinogens when cooking food?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is made of materials that comply with food-grade and ROHS standards, and the product does not produce any other harmful substances. However, certain ingredients can produce acrylamide, which is a carcinogen, when heated at high-temperatures.
Note:
Among common foods, French Fries are one of the foods with the highest acrylamide content. According to statistics from the US FDA, the acrylamide content in fried or roasted French Fries can range from 150 to 500 micrograms per kilogram, and some specific French Fries can reach around 1000. Common bread has only 200-300 micrograms per kilogram. Meat such as chicken nuggets has only around 30 micrograms per kilogram.

29. Q: Does the surface of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L heat up during operation?
A: The surface temperature of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L can rise to a maximum of about 70°C during operation, which is normal.

30. Q: Can the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L cut off power automatically?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L will automatically pause when the basket is removed, allowing you to check the food status during cooking. When returned, it resumes operation according to the original settings.
Note:
This design ensures safety by interrupting heating, which disconnects the high-voltage part.

31. Q: Can the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L cook chestnuts?
A: Yes, each chestnut needs to be cut open.

32. Q: Does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L need to be preheated?
A: There is no mandatory requirement, however the cooking effect will be better when baking if it is preheated. Preheating is suggested to set to 200°C and run with an empty basket for 3 to 5 minutes.

33. Q: Can the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L be used to heat dishes?
A: Foods such as fried food can be heated. It is not recommended to use an air fryer to heat foods with soup. When the air fryer is heated, it will produce high-speed hot air, which can easily cause the soup to splash out.

34. Q: How does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L work?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L uses a high-speed hot air circulation system to quickly heat and puff food, thereby creating a crispy outside and tender inside texture similar to deep-frying.

35. Q: What are the precautions of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: For your reference, you need to pay attention to the following points when using the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L:
1. Do not place this product in a place that is unbalanced, humid, or close to other fire or heat sources (make sure the distance between this product and fire or heat sources is ≥30cm);
2. Individuals lacking physical, sensory, or intellectual abilities, or those lacking experience and common sense, should not use this product without supervision or guidance;
3. It is prohibited to use power sources other than AC 220V to avoid the risk of fire or electric shock;
4. Non-professional maintenance personnel are prohibited from unauthorized modification of the internal wiring of the air fryer;
5. Do not place any objects near the air outlet during the use of the air fryer to avoid affecting normal heat dissipation;
6. When using cookware with non-insulated handles, please be cautious of burns;
7. Do not use charcoal or similar fuels to heat the basket or frying plate;
8. Do not place the basket on other heat sources for heating, such as induction cookers or gas stoves;
9. Do not insert or unplug the power plug with wet hands to avoid electric shock;
10. Do not use loose or poorly connected power cords;
11. Do not let the power cord pass through sharp objects to avoid damaging the power cord;
12. Do not store any items in the air fryer, especially flammable, explosive, or corrosive items;
13. Avoid excessive twisting, bending, binding, or carrying heavy objects with the power cord to prevent core breakage or exposure;
14. The air fryer cannot be operated under the external timer or independent remote control system;
15. Do not allow children to operate the product alone. It should be placed out of reach of infants and young children;
16. Do not subject the product to strong impacts, heavy pressure, or sharp scratches to avoid injury or malfunction;
17. Do not modify, disassemble, or repair on your own to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, and burns;
18. Immediately stop using the product in case of abnormalities or malfunctions to prevent fire, electric shock, and burns.

36. Q: What are the usage environment requirements of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L? 
A: For your reference, you need to pay attention to the following points of the usage environment:
1. The operation of the air fryer will generate heat, which can cause damage, discoloration, and deformation of walls and furniture. So please keep the air fryer at least 30cm away from walls and furniture when using it;
2. If any abnormality or malfunction occurs in the air fryer, please stop using it immediately and unplug the power plug;
3. When using, please pay attention to maintaining ventilation to ensure smooth heat dissipation;
4. The altitude range for normal operation is 0-2000 meters;
5. Ensure that the air inlet and outlet of the product are kept clear and not blocked by other objects to avoid overheating of parts and affecting use;
6. Please keep the power ground reliably. Poor grounding will cause electric shock and accidents.

37. Q: Can the tin foil or silicone paper be used in the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The flip-free cooking effect of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is due to the efficient hot air circulation. If not necessary, it is not recommended to use tin foil, silicone paper plates or other utensils that hinder hot air circulation to heat ingredients for cooking. Please fix paper plates or tin foil properly, if you prefer to use them when cooking. 
Additionally, putting too much food will also affect the hot air circulation and the even heating of the food. For example, if the fries are more than 500g, they need to be turned over halfway and the cooking temperature should be adjusted according to the actual situation to achieve the ideal cooking effect.

38. Q: What are the notes after cooking with the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: For your reference, you need to pay attention to the following points after cooking:
1. After each use, please inspect the air inlet and outlet regularly to ensure they are not blocked;
2. Avoid touching the basket directly with your hands to prevent burns, during cooking or when the fryer is turned off just now;
3. If the product experiences abnormalities or malfunctions, immediately stop using it, unplug the power plug, and make it be repaired by a professional person after the product has cooled down;
4. Do not insert pins, wires, or other objects into the holes of the air fryer to avoid electric shock or injury;
5. Avoid putting the silicone parts on the air fryer into organic solvents or solutions with an alcohol content greater than 50%.

39. Q: Does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L need cleaning and maintenance?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L requires cleaning and maintenance.
Please refer to the following precautions:
1. Ensure that the power cord plug is disconnected from the socket and wait for the air fryer to cool down before cleaning;
2. Do not immerse the air fryer in water or spray water on it;
3. Do not rinse the air fryer's air inlet and outlet with water;
4. Prevent liquids and other objects from entering the cavity to keep the cavity clean;
5. Do not use steam cleaners or hard objects such as steel wool for cleaning;
6. For oil stains, use a soft damp cloth dipped in neutral detergent to wipe. Do not use bleach or corrosive liquids for cleaning;
7. When cleaning dust, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the air inlet and outlet, or use a soft brush or mini vacuum cleaner;
8. After cleaning, use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface of the air fryer to ensure it remains dry;
9. If not used for a long time, unplug the power cord from the socket and provide moisture-proof, dust-proof, and insect-proof protection for the product.

40. Q: How to clean and maintain the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: Unplug the power cord before cleaning and maintaining the air fryer, and wait for it to cool down to a safe temperature before proceeding. Please remove the basket from the air fryer when cleaning the air fryer.
To clean and maintain the air fryer, please refer to the following steps:
1. The surface of the air fryer can be wiped with a dry, soft cloth or a sponge moistened with a neutral cleaning detergent;
2. 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. Clean the basket 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 will damage the coating;
4. 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 frying plate can be separated and placed in the dishwasher for cleaning. The basket can be washed in water or cleaned in the dishwater. However, the air fryer can’t be cleaned in water or dishwasher.

41. Q: What to do if dust enters the air inlet of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The internal air circulation system structure of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L will try to prevent dust from falling into the food.

42. Q: Does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L make any noise?
A: Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L will produce sound when used. The sound source is mainly generated by hot air circulation. This is a normal phenomenon. Please feel free to use it. The noise of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is about 50-60dB (A) when in use.
Note:
Please do not use third-party software on your mobile phone to test noise. Due to different environments and methods, errors will occur.

43. Q: Is this normal that there is a big gap after the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L basket is inserted?
A: According to the product design, leaving a gap is to avoid the phenomenon of difficulty in pushing and pulling when the basket is inserted into the air fryer, which does not affect the normal use of the product.

The basket related
1. Q: Does the coating of the basket in the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L peel off when used?
A: When using the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L basket, as long as hard objects such as sharp objects and steel wool are not used, the coating will not fall off.


2. Q: What is the temperature resistance of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L basket?
A: The temperature resistance of the basket is 230°C.

3. Q: Can the basket of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L be used on a gas stove?
A: No, the basket is specially designed for air fryers and cannot be used on other flame stoves. Uncontrollable flame temperature will damage the non-stick coating. Please refer to the User Manual for use.

4. Q: What is the material of the basket in the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: The base material of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L basket is an aluminum-plated plate with a food-grade non-stick coating on the surface.

5. Q: Is the basket coating of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L safe?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L basket coating complies with global food hygiene standards, so please feel free to use it.

6. Q: Why are there scratches on the bottom surface of the basket of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: It is normal for the bottom surface of the basket to have slight scratches or abrasions during use, indicating regular wear and tear. When pulling out the basket, please handle it with care.

7. Q: Why can't both sides of the basket of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L be pushed in at the same time?
A: The Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L has a design where the basket is locked in place using a combination of spring shafts and slide rails on both sides. The structural design ensures that the force is distributed evenly on both sides. However, during actual use, there might be uneven force applied when pushing in the basket, causing one side not fully locked. It is recommended to align the basket properly. Additionally, when you first get the new product, some components can be slightly tight, but this sensation will diminish after several uses.

Troubleshooting
1. Q: What to do if the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L doesn’t work?
A: Please refer to the following troubleshooting steps:
1. The air fryer is not connected to a power supply. Please plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet;
2. The basket is not pushed into place. Please pull out the basket and push it back into place;
3. Time and temperature not set. Please turn the Timer Knob and Temperature Knob to set the time and temperature.

2. Q: Why doesn't the knob work after the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L is powered on?
A: Please refer to the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Please check whether the knob is deformed or cracked;
2. Please check whether the knob is interfered with other objects, which will affect the knob rotation.
If the issue persists after following the above steps, please contact the local after-sales service center.

3. Q: Why does the fan of the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L not rotate?
A: Please refer to the following troubleshooting steps:
1. Please check whether the fan blade is stuck;
2. Please check whether the motor is damaged or if other components have a broken circuit.
If the issue persists after following the above steps, please contact the local after-sales service center.

4. Q: Why does the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L emit white smoke?
A: For your reference, the reasons for white smoke are as follows:
1. When you fry ingredients containing more fat, there will be a lot of smoke, which is normal;
2. The air fryer still contains grease residues from the previous cooking. So please ensure that you clean the air fryer after each cooking.

5. Q: Why can't the basket be pushed into the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L?
A: For your reference, the reasons are as follows:
1. There are too many ingredients in the basket. Please ensure that the ingredients in the basket not exceed the maximum mark;
2. The basket is not properly inserted. Please align the basket properly and insert it again.