Complete guide: how to use the aerogrill Xiaomi Air Fryer 6.5

The modern kitchen is increasingly reminiscent of a mission control center, and the Xiaomi Air Fryer 6.5 takes pride of place in it. This device not only fries foods with hot air, but offers a range of technologies for healthy eating. Many users face difficulties in the first run, not knowing how to properly activate air circulation or choose the optimal temperature regime.

Unlike traditional deep fryers, it doesn't require a liter of oil, which makes the dishes much easier, but to get a crispy crust, not a boiled product, you have to follow the algorithms of the device, and we'll take all the nuances of operation, from connecting to Wi-Fi to cooking complex dishes.

The 6.5 litre bowl allows you to cook for the big family, which is a significant advantage over compact models. Proper operation will extend the life of the heating element and non-stick coating. Let's dive into the management of this smart gadget.

First Enabling and Basic Interface Configuration

Before first use, thoroughly wash the bowl and grille with warm water with a mild detergent. After that, install the container in the case until the characteristic click, ensuring that the contacts fit tightly, connect the device to the power grid, after which the display lights up.

Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer can be done as a touchpad or mechanical buttons depending on the revision, but the logic is the same: press the central on button to activate standby mode. The system will automatically prompt you to choose a language or go to the standard menu if the settings were saved earlier.

To start calibrating, run an empty grill for 10 minutes at 200 degrees, which is necessary to burn out the factory lubricant from the heating elements, and in the process, you can get a slight smell of plastic — this is normal and does not require intervention.

⚠️ Warning: Never cover the vents during operation or immediately after switching off.The device must cool naturally so as not to damage the electronic components.

Make sure the appliance is on a flat, heat-resistant surface, walls and other objects must be at least 15-20 cm away for hot air to circulate freely, and ignoring this rule can cause overheating and automatic shutdown.

Menu review and navigation by modes

The main menu of the device is represented by a set of pre-installed programs for various types of products. The rotary regulator or touch buttons allow you to switch between modes such as "French fries", "Steak", "Chicken" and "Vegetables". Each mode has its own factory settings of time and temperature.

You can manually adjust the settings if you don't like the standard values. Press the temperature button to change the heating in the range from 40 to 220 degrees. The accuracy of the setting is 1 degree, which is important for delicate dishes.

• 🍟 French fries: optimal for frozen semi-finished products, uses intensive blowing.
• 🥩 Meat/Steak: provides uniform roasting without overdrying the fibers.
• 🥗 Vegetables: a gentle regimen for preserving vitamins and structure.
• 🍰 Baking: maintains a stable temperature to raise the dough.

It's important to understand the difference between regimes, for example, when you defrost, you use a low temperature around the surface. 40-60 So, you can do this with a degree, whereas baking requires maximum power. Experiment with time, adding or reducing minutes in the cooking process.

Some models support Keep Warm, which is activated after the cycle ends, which allows food to stay hot until guests arrive, but it is not recommended to keep food in this mode for longer than 30 minutes.

Connecting to the Mi Home Ecosystem

One of the main advantages of Xiaomi Air Fryer 6.5 is the ability to control via smartphone. To do this, download the Mi Home or Xiaomi Home app on your Android or iOS. Make sure the phone is connected to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network, as the device may not see the 5 GHz network.

In the app, click Add Device and select your aerogrill from the list. Follow the instructions on the pairing screen. Once you're successfully connected, you'll have access to an extended menu with hundreds of recipes.

Settings → Add the device → Kitchen → Smart Air Fryer

You can run a remote start through the app if the model supports this feature, or you can just get notifications about the readiness of the dish, and you can also store your cooking histories in the cloud, which helps you analyze your electricity consumption.

Use it. QR-You can point the camera at the code in the recipe book or on your phone, and the cooking settings will automatically be set on the grill.

Technology of preparation and heat distribution

The principle of operation is based on convection: the heating element heats the air, and a powerful fan runs it around the products. In the 6.5-liter model, the 360 system is implemented.° hot air, which provides uniform frying on all sides.

However, to achieve the ideal result, it is recommended to periodically shake the basket, especially for small products such as french fries or wings, shaking changes the position of the pieces and opens the hot streams to new faces.

Don't overload the basket. If you fill it to the brim, the air can't circulate, and the food inside will remain raw. It's better to cook in two stages than to get an undercooked dish.

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For the crisp crust to be as crispy as possible, sprinkle the food with 1-2 teaspoons of oil before cooking, enough for Maillard's reaction to create an appetizing color.

Use special accessories such as silicone molds or parchment to prevent fat from dripping to the bottom of the bowl, which will simplify subsequent cleaning and prevent food residues from burning to the heating element.

Rules of care and cleaning of non-stick coating

Care for Xiaomi Air Fryer is critical for longevity devices. After each use, wait for the device to cool completely. The bowl and grille can be washed in the dishwasher if the manufacturer explicitly indicated this in the instructions, but manual washing is preferable.

Use soft sponges and non-abrasive detergents. Metal washcloths or hard brushes can damage the non-stick coating, after which the food will start to stick, and the coating itself can begin to emit harmful substances.

• 🧽 Wipe the heating element with a wet cloth from fat and splash.
• 💧 Do not immerse the main body of the device in water.
• 🚫 Avoid using aggressive chemicals to clean the ovens.

If the fat burns to the bottom of the bowl, pour it with warm water with the addition of dishes and leave for 15-20 minutes.

⚠️ Warning: Never use sharp objects (knives, forks) to extract food from a bowl.This is guaranteed to result in scratches and loss of warranty obligations.

Check the air vents on the back and top panels regularly, and the buildup of dust there can disrupt the fan and cause noise or overheating, and wipe them with a dry cloth once a month.

Frequent errors and troubleshooting

Users often experience a situation where the device is turned off in the middle of the cycle, usually due to overheat protection or improper installation of the bowl, make sure that the basket is inserted to the stop and the lock is snapped.

If you make your food pale and dry, maybe the temperature is too high and the time is too short. Try lowering the degrees and increasing the cooking time. Each recipe requires a personalized approach.

Strange sounds during operation can be caused by large pieces of food hitting the fan or deformation of the grille. Carefully examine the insides of the grill when the power is turned off.

In rare cases, you may need to reset to factory settings, which usually requires you to pinch the button combination when you turn on, and the exact combination for your revision can be found in the Mi Home app under the About Device section.

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Most failures are operational errors, and proper loading and regular cleaning solve 90 percent of cooking quality problems.

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