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FRONT Cover 3.0QT Air Fryer with Touchscreen Instruction Manual Styled for Life Designed & Engineered in New York City 17282_CRUX_Air Fryer Digital_IM_r5.indd 1 17282_CRUX_Air Fryer Digital_IM_r5.indd 1 2021-02-08 11:19 AM 2021-02-08 11:19 AM...
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THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover Thank You for choosing We hope your new CRUX ® small kitchen appliance will add sleek elegance to your kitchen 17282_CRUX_Air Fryer Digital_IM_r5.indd 2 17282_CRUX_Air Fryer Digital_IM_r5.indd 2 2021-02-08 11:19 AM 2021-02-08 11:19 AM...
Table of Contents Important Safeguards ......................... 2-3 Additional Important Safeguards ..................4-5 Notes on the Plug ..........................5 Notes on the Cord ..........................6 Plasticizer Warning ...........................6 Electric Power.............................6 Getting to Know Your 3.0 QT Air fryer ................... 7 Touchscreen Control ........................8-9 Before Using for the First Time ....................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 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.
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9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
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.
Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area. 8. Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of the Air Fryer, with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the air outlet during air frying. 9.
NOTES ON THE CORD A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
Getting to Know Your 3.0 QT Air fryer Product may vary slightly from illustration Air Inlets Air Outlet Air Fryer Body (not shown) Touchscreen Control Panel Frying Basket with Power Cord Cool Touch Handle with Polarized Plug (not shown) Non-skid Feet Nonstick coated crisping tray Frying Basket...
Touchscreen Control 1. There are 6 menus options, each with a preset time and temperature. 2. When plugged in, the Air Fryer switches ON to its default setting and : the Manual program 3. Pressing the will cycle between the other five programs. controls the timer.
Before Using for the First Time 1. Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the air fryer. Check that there is no Figure 2 packaging underneath and around the frying basket. 2. Your air fryer is shipped with the frying basket locked inside the air fryer body.
5. Fully insert the frying basket into the front of the Air Fryer. 6. Plug cord in the wall outlet. A beep will be heard and all the lights in the on the display will light up once. The Air Fryer will switch to its default Manual program setting. START 7.
Preset Menu 14. To use the preset menu option, simply press . Pressing cycles between each of the preset menus in the following order: START 15. When the desired preset menu option is selected, press to begin air frying. STOP 16.
Air Frying Technique 1. Please consult the Air Frying Chart and/or follow package instructions for suggested TIME and TEMPERATURE. 2. To assure even cooking/browning, ALWAYS open the frying basket halfway through the cooking time and check, turn or shake foods in the frying basket. Adjust TIME or TEMPERATURE if needed.
A Note on Air Frying Pre-Packaged Frozen Foods 1. The air fryer is powered with 1500W high performance technology that circulates heat for fast air fry and recovery. 2. As a general rule, reduce the package cooking time by 30% to 50% depending on the food and amount to be cooked.
Air Frying Chart (Includes Preset Menu Items) WARNING! ALWAYS USE A MEAT THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THAT MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ARE COOKED THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING. IMPORTANT! For your convenience, your air fryer has 8 built in smart cooking options: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Reheat, Keep Warm, Bacon and Veggies.
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AIR FRY FOOD TEMP ACTION TIME Root Vegetables, fresh, roasted, 2 15-20 370 °F toss with oil shake 3x cups minutes Asperagus, fresh thin stems, 3 cups 370 °F 7-9 minutes spray with oil, shake 2x Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, 2 370 °F 7-9 minutes spray with oil, shake 1x cups...
Care & Cleaning Instructions WARNING! Allow the Air fryer to cool fully before cleaning. 1. Unplug the Air Fryer. Remove frying basket. Make sure the frying basket and crisping tray have cooled completely before cleaning. Use the center hole of the crisping tray to lift crisping tray up and out of the frying basket.
Recipes Seasoned Kale Chips Crunchy, light. . . an incredibly satisfying snack high in calcium, rich with fiber and antioxidants. You can whip up a bowl full of these fabulous kale chips in 3 minutes! • 6 cups raw kale, dry, cleaned, •...
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Recipes Spicy Adobo Drumsticks 2 Ways: Roasted / Air Fried Makes: 4-5 chicken drumsticks Serves 4 to 6 Easy to eat. Affordable to serve. A favorite for all ages. Brine • 6 cups water • 1/2 cup Kosher salt • 1/4 cup sugar •...
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Recipes Roasted drumsticks 1. Add rubbed drumsticks to the air frying basket. Spray with olive oil. (optional) 2. To begin, plug in the Air Fryer and select (M) with 3. Set your time to 18 minutes and temperature to 400°F START 4.
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Recipes Fried Shrimp with Homemade Cocktail Sauce Serves 4 to 8 • 2 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined • 1 1/2 tablespoon Old Bay® seasoned salt • 4 eggs, lightly beaten • spray with olive oil • 2 cup panko breadcrumbs Cocktail Sauce •...
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Recipes Fresh Salmon with Sweet Chili Sauce Serves 2 to 3 The air fryer’s preset menu options make this delicious fish entree absolutely fool-proof! Enveloped in a sweet tangy chilli sauce, the salmon is soft and tender while sesame seeds add crunch and fresh cilantro brightens the taste.
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Recipes Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Serves 4-6 • 4 pork chops, • 2 cup seasoned 1/2 – 3/4-inch thick panko breadcrumbs • 1/2 cup flour • spray with olive oil • 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning • toothpicks or metal skewers to seal •...
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Recipes Cauliflower-Tots Makes: 22 – 24 tots A lower carb snack or side dish alternative, these tots have a crunchy exterior and a rich, creamy inside. Cauliflower-tots are the perfect accompaniment to burgers or fish. Big kids and little kids alike will love these potato imposters. •...
Limited Two-Year Warranty SENSIO Inc. hereby warrants that for The warranty is only valid for the a period of TWO YEARS from the date original retail purchaser from the of purchase, this product will be free date of initial retail purchase and is from mechanical defects in material not transferable.
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How To Obtain Warranty Service: You must contact Customer Service at Also, include a copy of the original our toll-free number: 1-866-832-4843. sales receipt. Carefully package A Customer Service Representative the tagged product with the sales will attempt to resolve warranty issues receipt, and send it (with shipping over the phone.
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