IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use oven mitts or potholders. 3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning OFF.
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NOTES ON THE PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
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Getting to Know Your Air Fryer Product may vary slightly from illustration...
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Control Dials Temperature Control Dial • Select air frying temperatures from 175°F to 400°F. Temperatures can be adjusted at any time. • The blue HEAT ON light will turn off once the set temperature is reached. • The blue HEAT ON light and heating element cycle on and off to maintain the se- lected temperature.
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Operating Instructions WARNING! This unit should not be used to boil water. NOTE: During first use, the Air Fryer may emit a slight odor. This is normal. 1. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area, close to an electrical outlet. 2.
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13. When air frying is finished, remove the drawer from the machine and place on a flat, heat resistant surface. Then remove frying basket from the drawer. 14. Shake air fried foods out onto serving area. Promptly return the frying basket to the drawer and lock into place.
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Air Frying Chart IMPORTANT NOTE: Unless food is pre-packaged and pre-oiled, for browned and crispy results, all foods should be lightly oiled before air frying. •Oil may be sprayed or brushed onto foods. •To ensure crispy results, make sure foods are dried before adding oil. •Cut pieces smaller to create more surface area for crispier results.
User Maintenance Instructions This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a quali- fied appliance repair technician. Care & Cleaning Instructions WARNING! Allow the Air Fryer to cool fully before cleaning. 1.
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Ming Air Fryer Recipes Teriyaki Chicken with Roasted Cauliflower 2 6 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 head of cauliflower cut into small florets 1 cup teriyaki sauce 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic or ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, optional Mix together: teriyaki sauce, ginger, garlic, honey and pepper, pour all but about 3...
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Pizza Bites 1 package premade biscuit dough (tube) Pepperoni 16 mini mozzarella balls or block mozzarella cut into 1” cubes Separate the biscuit dough and cut each in half. Using your hands, flatten each half biscuit into ¼” thick rounds (will fill the palm of your hand). Add 1 piece of pepperoni, cube of cheese and top with another piece of pepperoni.
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Air Fryer French Fries 2 large baking potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon seasoned salt If you have a vegetable cutter with the cube blade use it to cut the potatoes. If not, cut the potatoes in half first and stand the flat end on the board. Being careful, cut the potato into slices, try to make them the same thickness.
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Air Fryer Sweet Onion Rings 1 large Vidalia onion 2 cups buttermilk, or 2 cups milk with 2 teaspoon white vinegar 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups fine ground corn meal 4 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons garlic salt 5 tablespoons seasoned salt 1 tablespoon black pepper Slice the onion about ¼”...
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Fruit Turnovers 1 package frozen puff pastry canned fruit pie filling 2 eggs, beaten powdered sugar for dusting Take puff pastry out of freezer, allow to thaw (about 20 minutes). Cut into 3”x3” squares. Preheat your Air Fryer to 400 degrees. Working quickly so your pastry dough doesn’t become too soft, add 2 heaping tablespoons of pie filling to the middle and spread toward 1 corner of your square.
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