NuWave Brio 36101 - Healthy Digital 4.5-Qt Air Fryer Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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When using electrical units, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs.
2. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the Brio in water or other liquids.
3. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
4. If the power cord is damaged, do not attempt to operate the Brio.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
6. The use of other accessories that are not intended to be used with the Brio is not recommended. Doing so may damage the Brio and can cause accidents.
7. NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
8. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric burner, and/or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving the Brio containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn the Brio "OFF", then remove plug from the wall outlet.
13. During air-frying, hot steam is released from the air outlet vent. Keep hands and face at a distance from the steam and from the air outlet vent. Also, be careful of hot steam and air when removing Fry Pan Basket.
14. Make sure the ingredients prepared in the Brio come out golden brown instead of dark brown and not burnt. Remove any burnt remnants from Fry Pan Basket during cleaning and before each use.
15. Never put the Brio against the wall or other appliances. There should be at least 3 inches of free space for the back side, left/right sides, and the upper side of the Brio. Do not place anything on top of the Brio.
16. Unplug the Brio from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the Brio to cool before cleaning, putting on or taking off parts.
17. The Brio is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
18. INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
19. Keep manual handy for future reference.

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Electrical Information

A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it could be pulled on or tripped over unintetionally. The Brio should be operated on a separate electrical outlet from other operating appliances due to wattage limitations. The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
   To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into 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. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
3. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

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Read and understand the entire manual before using the Brio.

DO NOT USE THE UNIT FOR OTHER THAN INTENDED USE.
Note: Put the Brio on a surface that is horizontal, even, and stable.
This appliance is intended for normal household use. It is not intended to be used in environments such as a kitchen staff of shops, offices, farms, or other work environments. Nor is it intended to be used by clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and non-residential environments.

NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS, OR THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR BRIO THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

In case of other problems, immediately unplug and contact Customer Service Department.
1-877-689-2838 • help@nuwavenow.com

ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS

1. Do not place the Brio close to flammable materials, heating units, or wet environments.
2. Height of ingredients placed in the Fry Pan Basket should comply with the directions listed under "Operating Instructions".
3. Do not put any other cooking pans in the Fry Pan Basket. Do not replace any parts with other containers.
4. It is normal for some smoke to escape the Brio when heating for the first time.
5. If a lot of smoke is escaping from the air vent during operation, unplug the Brio immediately and contact Customer Service.*
6. Do not move the Brio while in operation. Only after the Brio has completely cooled should moving be attempted. Always wait for the Air Fryer to cool down prior to handling it.
7. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
8. Never use a towel or other material or object to block the air vents.
9. If any trouble arises during operation, any service MUST be done by NuWave, LLC or authorized by the manufacturer for repairs.
10. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
11. Do not disassemble the Brio or replace any parts without prior written consent from the manufacturer.
12. Do not use metal utensils with the coated Fry Pan Basket or Fry Pan Basket Net as this can damage the surface.
13. Make sure the Brio is always clean prior to cooking.

*Customer Service Department: 1-877-689-2838 • help@nuwavenow.com

• Always put the ingredients to be fried in the Fry Pan Basket to prevent direct contact with the heating components.
• Do not cover the air inlet and outlet openings while the appliance is operating.
• Do not pour oil into the Base Tray or Fry Pan Basket, as this may create a fire hazard.
• Never touch the insides of the appliance while it is operating.

PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. Air Fryer Power Base
   Part #: 36256
2. Fry Pan Basket
   Part #: 36252
3. Fry Pan Basket Net
   Part #: 36253
4. Base Tray
   Part #: 36251

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before Use

1. Remove all the packaging materials.
2. Remove the glue and labels on the Brio.
3. Clean the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket with Fry Pan Basket Net thoroughly with hot water, a nonabrasive sponge, and a mild dish detergent, or in the dishwasher, top rack only.
4. Wipe the insides and outside of the Brio with a wet cloth. Do not immerse the Brio in water.

Note: This appliance cooks using hot air. DO NOT fill the Fry Pan Basket with oil.

Operation Preparation

1. Place the Brio on a level, even, and stable heat-resistant surface.
2. Place the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket in the Brio.
3. Plug the Brio into a standard wall socket. The power plug is included in the package.

Note: Do not cover or block the vent located on the back of the Brio. Doing so can prevent proper ventilation and will adversely affect the cooking results.

Operation Functions

On/Off Function

1. Press "ON/OFF" once to turn the Brio on.

• The control panel will display "360F", and "temp" indicating the Brio is powered on. 360°F is the default temperature setting.

2. Press "ON/OFF" again to turn the Brio off. The LED light indicator will remain lit above the last wattage used.

Wattage Function
The default wattage of the Brio is 1500 watts.

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. To change the wattage, press "WATTS" once. The blue light will illuminate above "600", indicating that the Brio is now set to 600 watts.
3. Press "WATTS" once more and the blue light above "900" will illuminate. The Brio is now set to 900 watts.
4. Press "WATTS" again and the blue light above "1500" will illuminate, indicating that the Brio is now set to the default 1500 watts.

Note: If the wattage is changed from the default 1500W to either 600W or 900W and the Brio is unplugged, the appliance will remember the last wattage setting when plugged back in.

Easy Start/Pause Function

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "START/PAUSE" once to begin cooking. The LED display will show "00:15" and "time". The ":" will flash to indicate that the Brio is now cooking and a 15-minute countdown has begun. The default is 360°F for 15 minutes.
3. To interrupt the cooking process, press "START/PAUSE" again.
4. To resume cooking or preheating, press "START/PAUSE" again.

Adjusting Temperature
The Brio is set to cook at 360°F by default. To set a different cooking temperature:

1. Press "COOK TEMP" then use "+" or "-" to adjust the temperature higher or lower. The LED display will show "temp" and the set cooking temperature.
   • The temperature will increase and decrease in 5°F increments.
2. To quickly adjust the temperature in larger increments, hold down "+" or "-".
   • The cooking temperature can be adjusted at any time during the cooking process.
3. When "COOK TEMP" is pressed, the LED display will continue to show the cooking temperature. To see the remaining or set cooking time, simply press "COOK TIME".

Adjusting Time
The Brio is set to cook for 15 minutes by default. To set a different cooking time:

1. Press "COOK TIME" then use "+" or "-" to adjust the time. The LED display will show "time" and the set cooking time.
   • The time will increase and decrease in 1-minute increments.
   • To quickly adjust the time in larger increments, hold down "+" or "-".
   • The maximum selectable cooking time differs depending on the selected cooking temperature.
     • 100°F - 345°F: maximum cooking time is 99 hours, 59 minutes (99:59).
     • 350°F - 400°F: maximum cooking time is 1 hour (01:00).
   • The cooking time can be adjusted at any time during the cooking process.
2. When "COOK TIME" is pressed, the LED display will continue to show the cooking time with countdown. To see the set cooking temperature, simply press "COOK TEMP".

Note: When the timer reaches 1 minute in the countdown, the LED display will begin showing the remaining time in seconds (":59", ":58", etc).

Delay Function
The Delay Function is used to delay the cooking start time of the Brio. The default delay time is 1 hour (01:00).

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "DELAY". The LED display will show "01:00", "time", and "dly".
   • To adjust the delay time, press "+" or "-" until the desired delay time is reached.
   • The time will increase and decrease in 1-minute increments.
   • To quickly adjust the time in larger increments, hold down "+" or "-".
   • The maximum time is 99 hours, 59 minutes (99:59).
3. Press "START/PAUSE" to begin delay time countdown.
   • The set delay time will be displayed with countdown.
   • The LED display will show "time", "dly", and ":" will flash, indicating the Brio has started the delay countdown.
4. Once the delay countdown is complete, the Brio will begin cooking at set cooking temperature and time (default is 360°F for 15 minutes).

Using DELAY with cooking function:
Example #1 Delay cooking 40 minutes, cook at 360°F for 20 minutes:

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "COOK TIME", adjust to 20 (00:20) minutes.
3. Press "DELAY", adjust time to 40 (00:40) minutes.
4. Press "START/PAUSE".

Example #2 Delay cooking 60 minutes, cook at 400°F for 10 minutes:

1. Press "COOK TIME". Adjust time to 10 minutes (00:10) by pressing "+" or "-".
2. Press "COOK TEMP". Adjust cooking temperature to 400F by pressing "+" or "-".
3. Press "DELAY".
4. Press "START/PAUSE".

Preheat Function
The Preheat function ensures that the Brio reaches the desired temperature before cooking begins. The Preheat function is perfect for food that require a crisper finish, such as, frozen appetizers, French fries, or chicken wings. The Brio will preheat to the temperature that is set for the function that follows the preheat function.

1. Press [ON/OFF]. The LED display will show "360F" and "temp".
2. Press [COOK TEMP] then use the [+] or [-] buttons to adjust the temperature up or down. The LED display will show "temp" and the set cooking temperature.
3. Press [COOK TIME] then use the [+] or [-] buttons to adjust the time. The LED display will show "time" and the set cooking time.
4. Press [PREHEAT]. The LED display will show the set cooking temperature, "temp" & "preh".
5. Press [START/PAUSE]. The Brio will begin to preheat to the set cooking temperature. The LED display will show the set cooking temperature and will flash during preheating.
6. Once the preheat temperature is reached, the Brio will start a 5-minute countdown.
   • The LED display will show "ready" and "5" will flash in the LED display to indicate there are 5-minutes to place food in the Fry Pan Basket.
   • The Brio will maintain the preheat temperature during the 5-minute countdown. If the 5-minute countdown ends, the Brio will turn off.
7. Open the Fry Pan Basket and place the food into the Basket. The LED display will show "open", indicating that the Fry Pan Basket and Base Tray have been removed from the Brio.
8. Return the Fry Pan Basket and Base Tray to the Brio. This will automatically start the Brio and begin the cooking process at the set temperature and time.

Note:

• If the Fry Pan Basket and Base Tray are removed during preheating, the Brio will automatically pause and start the 5-minute countdown.
• Replace the Fry Pan Basket and Base Tray to resume preheating.

Sear
Default - 400°F, 5 minutes.
Sear 1: Sear 1 will ALWAYS be the stage BEFORE the regular cooking stage.

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "SEAR" one time. "sear", "temp", and "400F" will show on the LED display and "1" will flash.
3. Press "START/PAUSE".
   • The Brio will cook at 400°F for 5 minutes and then cook at 360°F for 15 minutes (default).
   • When the Brio is finished cooking, the LED display will show "End".

To adjust the regular cooking temperature and time:

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "+" or "-" and adjust to the desired temperature.
3. Press "COOK TIME" and "+" or "-" to adjust the desired time.
4. Press "SEAR" one time.
5. Press "START/PAUSE". The Brio will:
   • Sear at 400°F for 5 minutes.
   • Cook at selected temperature and time.
   • Finish cooking and display "End".

Sear 1 2: Default - 400°F, 5-minutes.

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "SEAR" twice. "sear", "temp", and "400F" will be displayed and "1" and "2" will flash.
3. Press "START/PAUSE".
   • The Brio will sear at 400°F for 5 minutes (sear 1), then cook at 360°F for 15 minutes (default). Next, it will sear again at 400°F for 5 minutes (sear 2).
4. When the Brio is finished cooking, it will display "End".

To adjust the regular cooking temperature and time:

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "+" or "-" and adjust to the desired temperature.
3. Press "COOK TIME" and "+" or "-" to adjust the desired time.
4. Press "SEAR" twice.
5. Press "START/PAUSE". The Brio will:
   • Sear at 400°F for 5 minutes (sear 1).
   • Cook at selected temperature and time.
   • Sear again at 400°F for 5 minutes (sear 2).
   • Finish cooking and display "End".

Sear 2: Default - 400°F, 5 minutes.

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "SEAR" three times. "sear", "temp", and "400F" will be displayed and "2" will flash.
3. Press "START/PAUSE".
   • The Brio will cook at 360°F for 15 minutes (default), then sear at 400°F for 5 minutes (sear 2).
   • When the Brio is finished cooking, it will display "End".

To adjust the regular cooking temperature and time:

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "+" or "-" and adjust to the desired temperature.
3. Press "COOK TIME" and "+" or "-" and adjust to the desired time.
4. Press "SEAR" three times.
5. Press "START/PAUSE". The Brio will:
   • Cook at selected temperature and time.
   • Sear at 400°F for 5 minutes.
   • Finish cooking and display "End".

Stage Function
A maximum of 5 stages can be programmed into the Brio.

1. Press "ON/OFF".
   • The Brio LED display will show the default cooking temperature ("360F") and "temp". This is stage 1 cooking.
   • Adjust cooking temperature by pressing "+" or "-" to reach the desired temperature.
   • Adjust cooking time by pressing "COOK TIME" and "+" or "-" to reach the desired cooking time.
2. Press "STAGE". The LED display will show default cooking temperature ("360F"), "temp", and "stage 2".
   • To adjust the cooking temperature for stage 2, press "+" or "-" to reach the desired temperature.
   • Adjust cooking time by pressing "COOK TIME". The LED display will show "time", "stage 2", and "00:00". Press "+" or "-" to reach the desired cooking time.
3. Press "STAGE" again to program a third stage of cooking. The LED display will show default cooking temperature ("360F"), "temp", and "stage 3".
   • To adjust the cooking temperature for stage 3, press "+" or "-" to reach the desired temperature.
4. Adjust cooking time by pressing "COOK TIME". The LED display will show "time", "stage 3", and "00:00". Press "+" or "-" to reach the desired cooking time.
   • A maximum of 5 stages can be programmed.
5. Press "START/PAUSE" to begin cooking. The Brio will cook, following the stages programmed.

Example: Cook Stage 1 at 300°F for 17 minutes » Cook Stage 2 at 360°F for 30 minutes » Cook Stage 3 at 400°F for 5 minutes.

1. Press "ON/OFF". Press "+" or "-" to adjust cooking temperature to "300F".
2. Press "COOK TIME". Press "+" or "-" to adjust cooking time to "00:17".
3. Press "STAGE". Press "+" or "-" to adjust cooking temperature to "360F".
4. Press "COOK TIME". Press "+" or "-" to adjust cooking time to "00:30".
5. Press "STAGE". Again, press "+" or "-" to adjust cooking temperature to "400F".
6. Press "COOK TIME". Again, press "+" or "-" to adjust cooking time to "00:05".
7. Press "START/PAUSE".

Menu Function
The Brio comes with 20 menu selections already pre-programmed for quick and easy cooking. Cooking times listed are suggestions, but may need to be adjusted depending on desired preferences.

1. Press "MENU". The LED display will show "menu" and "01".
   • Continue to press "MENU" until the number of the desired menu shows in the LED display.
2. Press "START/PAUSE". The Brio will cook the chosen menu at the preset temperature and time.

Note: Temperature and time can be adjusted during cooking by pressing "COOK TEMP" and "COOK TIME", and pressing "+" or "-".

Program Function
Preset Programs: Preset Programs given numbers 1~100. The user CANNOT adjust these programs.

1. Press "ON/OFF". The LED display will show "360F" and "temp".
2. Press "PROG". The LED display will show "prog" and "1".
   • Preset program numbers can be chosen between 1 and 100.
   • Continue to press "+" or "-" until the desired number is reached.
3. Press "START/PAUSE". The Brio will begin cooking following the programmed recipe.

• Note: Refer to Program Menu Items for preprogrammed recipes 1-100.

Store 101-200 presets.
Option 1: Enter cooking recipe first.

1. Press "ON/OFF". The LED display will show "360F" and "temp".
2. Press "COOK TEMP". Press "+" or "-" to adjust the temperature higher or lower. The LED display will show "temp" and the set cooking temperature.
3. Press "COOK TIME". Press "+" or "-" to adjust the time The LED display will show "time" and the set cooking time.
4. Press "STAGE". The LED display will show default cooking temperature ("360F"), "temp" and "stage 2".
   • To adjust the cooking temperature for stage 2, press "+" or "-" to reach the desired temperature.
   • Adjust cooking time by pressing "COOK TIME". The LED display will show "time", "stage 2", and "00:00". Press "+" or "-" to reach the desired cooking time.
5. Press "STAGE" again to program a third stage of cooking.
   The LED display will show default cooking temperature ("360F"), "temp", and "stage 3".
   • To adjust the cooking temperature for stage 3, press "+" or "-" to reach the desired temperature.
   • Adjust cooking time by pressing "COOK TIME". The LED display will show "time", "stage 3", and "00:00". Press "+" or "-" to reach the desired cooking time.
   • A maximum of 5 stages can be programmed.
6. Press "PROG". The LED display will show "prog" and "101".
7. Press "+" or "-".
   • Program numbers can be chosen between 101 and 200.
   • Continue to press "+" or "-" until the desired number is reached.
8. Press "PROG" again to save the recipe to the desired program number.
9. Press "START/PAUSE". The Brio will begin cooking following the programmed recipe.

• Option 2. Save the program after cooking has completed.

After completing a cooking cycle, it can be saved as a program.

1. When cooking is complete, press "PROG". The LED display will show "prog" and "000".
2. Press "+" or "-". The LED display will show "101". Program numbers can be chosen between 101 and 200.
   • Continue to press "+" or "-" until the desired number is reached.
3. Press "PROG" again to save the recipe to the desired program number.

Memory Recall

1. Press "PROG". The LED display will show "prog" and "000".
2. Press "+" or "-". The LED display will show "101". Program numbers can be chosen between 101 and 200.
   • Continue to press "+" or "-" until the desired saved program number is reached.
3. Press "START/PAUSE". The Brio will cook following the programmed recipe.

Editing and Modifying a Saved Program

1. Recall the program to edit. Press "STAGE" until the stage to edit is reached.
2. Press "COOK TEMP". Press "+" or "-" to adjust the temperature higher or lower. The LED display will show "temp" and the new set cooking temperature.
3. Press "COOK TIME". Press "+" or "-" to adjust the time. The LED display will show "time" and the new set cooking time.
   • If another cooking stage needs to be edited, press "STAGE" until the stage to edit is reached then repeat steps above.
   • To save the edited program, press "START/PAUSE", or press "PROG" and follow the programmed recipe steps mentioned earlier.

Note: If a program number is chosen to save a recipe that has already been programmed with another recipe, the new program will override the previous recipe.

Warm Function
The Warm function is used to keep food items warm.

1. Press "ON/OFF".
2. Press "WARM". The LED display will show "wrm", "temp", and "140F" (default warm temperature).
   • To adjust the warm temperature, press "+" or "-" to reach the desired warming temperature.
   • To adjust the amount of time the Brio will keep food warm, press "COOK TIME" and then press "+" or "-" to reach the desired warming time. The default warm time is 30 minutes (00:30). The maximum warming time is 12 hours (12:00).
     Note: 12 hours for temperatures under 140˚F.
3. Press "START/PAUSE" to begin cooking. The Brio will go into warm mode.
4. To leave the warm function, press "WARM" and "warm" will no longer show on the LED display.

Note: To add warm function after cooking, set the cooking instructions the press "WARM" and adjust warm temperature and time as needed. The Brio will cook at set instructions then warm after cooking.

For Best Results

After selecting cooking time and temperature, and ready to add ingredients to the Brio, pull out the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket from the Air Fryer.

Note: Do not fill more than ⁴ ⁄ ₅ full. Slip the Fry Pan Basket in place in the Brio. Do not use the Base Tray without the Fry Pan Basket in it. Do not touch the insides of the Base Tray immediately after cooking, as the Base Tray, Fry Pan Basket, and Fry Pan Basket Net can become very hot. Only hold the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket by the handle.

Removing the Fry Pan Basket

To remove the Fry Pan Basket from the Base Tray:

1. Push the demounting button forward.
   
2. Lift the Fry Pan Basket up off the Base Tray while holding the handle.
   

This will reduce the extra weight of the Base Tray and makes it easier to pour smaller foods, such as French fries.

Shaking Food

Some foods require shaking halfway through cooking. To properly shake the food, hold the handle, remove the Base Tray from the appliance, and shake. Once the food has been adequately shaken, slide the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket back into the Brio.

DO NOT PUSH THE DEMOUNTING BUTTON FORWARDWHILE SHAKING.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Clean the appliance after every use or in between a number of large batches. The Fry Pan Basket and the Base Tray have a non-stick coating with a stainless steel Basket Net. Do not use metal utensils or harsh abrasives when cleaning as this can damage the coating.

1. Unplug the appliance and make sure it cools completely.

Note: Remove the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket and place on a heatresistant surface to help cool the appliance quicker.

1. Use a damp cloth to wipe the outside of the appliance.
2. Clean the Fry Pan Basket and inside components with a nonabrasive sponge, hot water, and mild detergent.

Note: If using the dishwasher for the Base Tray, Fry Pan Basket, and Fry Pan Basket Net, it is recommended to use top rack only.

Tip: If there is residual food in the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket, add some hot water and let it soak separately for about 10 minutes for easier cleaning.

1. Clean the insides of the appliance with a nonabrasive sponge and hot water.
2. Once cooled completely, clean the Fry Pan Basket, Fry Pan Basket Net, and Base Tray with a soft cleaning brush to remove any lingering food.

Storage

1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down completely.
2. Make sure that all the parts are cleaned and dry.
3. Push the power cord into the storing capsule. Fix the cord by inserting it into the cord fixing unit.

Do not immerse unit in water or attempt to cycle through dishwasher. The outer surface may be cleaned by wiping carefully with a damp dishcloth or sponge. Make sure unit has cooled completely prior to cleaning.

Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

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