CRUX 17271 4.6 Qt Digital Air Fryer with Touchscreen User Manual

17271 4.6 Qt Digital Air Fryer with Touchscreen
User Manual 4.6 QT DIGITAL AIR FRYER WITH TOUCHSCREEN
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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.
4. 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.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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.
13. To disconnect, turn both the timer dial and temperature dial to OFF. Then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Make sure the crisping tray is in place before adding food to be air fried.
16. Make sure the frying basket is locked securely into the front of the Air Fryer, while the Air Fryer is in operation.

WARNING: The Air Fryer will not operate unless frying basket is fully closed.
CAUTION: After hot air frying, extreme caution must be used when handling the hot frying basket, crisping tray, and cooked foods.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. Do not immerse power cord in any liquid. If the power cord to this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by contacting Consumer Service.
6. Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the risk of electric shock and choking.
7. 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. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation.
10. Always use the frying basket handle to remove the frying basket.
11. WARNING: After air frying, make sure to place the frying basket on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
12. WARNING: Under or over-filling the frying basket may damage the Air Fryer and could result in serious personal injury.
13. Never move a hot Air Fryer or an Air Fryer containing hot food. Allow to cool before moving.

WARNING! This Touchscreen Air Fryer should not be used to boil water.
WARNING! This Touchscreen Air Fryer should never be used to deep fry foods.
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. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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.
C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used :

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type3-wire cord;
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally

Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 4.6 QT AIR FRYER WITH TOUCHSCREEN
Product may vary slightly from illustration CONTROL PANEL DETAILS  

1. Plug cord in the wall outlet, the white POWER/START button will start flashing.
2. Press the POWER/START button. The control panel will illuminate.
3. Press the MENU button and select the desired preset option.
4. Once the selected preset option illuminates, press the POWER/START button
TIMER CONTROL BUTTONS
Selecting the timer control or , add decrease cooking time using the symbols.
This enables you to add or decrease cooking time, one minute at a time. Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the time.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
Selecting the temperature control or , add decrease temperature using the symbols. This enables you to add or decrease cooking temperature 5°F at a time. Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the temperature. Temperature control range: 90°F – 400°F.
MENU PRESETS BUTTON
Selecting the MENU presets button enables you to scroll through the 6 preset menu options.
Once selected, press the POWER/START button.
NOTE: You can override the MENU presets by increasing or decreasing TIME and TEMP manually.
MENU PRESET CHOICES
6 presets to choose from: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate
DIGITAL DISPLAY
This display will keep track of the temperature and remaining cook time.
ADJUSTABLE CONTROL (TEMPERATURE AND TIMER)
The symbols enable you to add or decrease cooking temperature and time.

CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS

Menu| Default Temp/F| Default time/min| Temp range/F| Time range/mins| Recommend the time of turn over
---|---|---|---|---|---
Air Fry| 400 °F| 20 mins| 170-400 °F| 1-60 mins| Shake half way
Roast| 400 °F| 35 mins| 350-400 °F| 1-60 mins| Turn overhalf way
Broil| 400 °F| 10 mins| 400 °F| 1-30 mins| Turn over half way
Bake| 350 °F| 25 mins| 170-400 °F| 1-60 mins| None
Reheat| 250 °F| 6 mins| 170-400 °F| 1-60 mins| None
Dehydrate| 130 °F| 8 hours| 90-170 °F| 1-24 hours| None

IMPORTANT! Depending on the thickness and/or density of foods, it may be necessary to use a meat thermometer to check cooking progress after preset TIME has expired.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Your Air Fryer is shipped with the frying basket locked into the front of the Air Fryer body.
   Firmly grasp the handle to open frying basket; then remove the basket from the machine and place on a flat, clean work area.

2. Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the Air Fryer. Check that there is no packaging underneath and around the frying basket.

3. Wash the frying basket and crisping tray in hot, soapy water.

4. DO NOT IMMERSE THE AIR FRYER BODY IN WATER. Wipe Air Fryer body with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.

5. To ensure the crisping tray fits snugly into the frying basket drawer, there are 3 rubber tips attached to the sides of the tray. Before using, check to make sure all 3 rubber tips are in place.
   If they become separated from the tray, simply slide onto the tabs as shown.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! This Air Fryer should not be used to boil water.
WARNING! This Air Fryer should never be used to deep fry foods.

1. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area, close to an electrical outlet.

2. Firmly grasp the frying basket handle to open frying basket; then remove from the machine and place on a flat, clean surface.

3. Place the crisping tray into the base of the frying basket.
   

4. Arrange food on top of the crisping tray. Do not overfill frying basket with food. To ensure proper cooking and air circulation, NEVER fill any frying basket more than
   2/3 full. When air frying fresh vegetables, we do not recommend adding more than 1-1/2 cups of food to the frying basket.

5. Fully insert the frying basket into the front of the Air Fryer.

6. Plug cord in the wall outlet. An audible beep will sound and the POWER/START button will appear on a black background.

7. To begin, press the POWER/START button.

8. The touchscreen control panel will appear.

MANUAL OPERATION

1. To adjust the default air frying TIME, select UP and DOWN, press the on the right side of the control panel to advance or decrease TIME in 1 minute increments,  from 1 to 60 minutes.
   Note: Timer can also be adjusted when time reflects on the digital display

2. To adjust the default air frying TEMPERATURE, select UP and DOWN, press the  on the left side of the control panel to adjust the TEMP from 90°F to 400°F in 5 degree increments.
   Note: Temperature can also be adjusted when temperature reflects on the digital display using

3. When the desired TIME and TEMP appear on the digital display, press the POWER/START  button. The preset TIME will begin to count down after preheat. TEMP and remaining TIME will alternate on the digital display.

4. To turn the Air Fryer OFF at any time, simply press the white POWER/START  button.
   NOTE: To halt air frying immediately, pull the frying basket drawer out of the body at any time.
   When the drawer is replaced, air frying will resume.

5. When the remaining TIME reaches 00:00, the white POWER/START button will appear.

6 PRESET OPTIONS: AIR FRY, ROAST, BROIL, BAKE REHEAT AND DEHYRDATE

1. To select a preset program, simply press MENU . Each time MENU is pressed, the next preset program will flash.

2. When the desired preset program icon is flashing, press the white POWER/START button.
   NOTE: The quantity, density, weight of food will alter the total cooking time necessary.
   Remember, frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality.
   IMPORTANT: Always check food halfway through cooking time to determine final cook TIME and TEMP.

3. To adjust the air frying TIME during operation, press theon the right side of the control panel to advance decrease time in 1 minute increments to 60 minutes. Press the or on the left side of the control panel to adjust TEMP in 5 degree increments.

AIR FRYING TECHNIQUE

1. Please consult the Air Frying Chart and/or follow package directions for suggested TIME and TEMP.

2. Always pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and avoid excess smoke.

3. To assure even cooking/browning, ALWAYS open the basket drawer halfway through the cook time and check, turn or shake foods in the frying basket. Some recipes may call for brush or spray oil halfway through cooking. Adjust TIME or TEMP if needed.
   CAUTION: Always use oven mitts when handling the hot air fryer basket.
   CAUTION: Hot oil can collect at the base of the drawer. To avoid risk of burns or personal injury, or to avoid oil from contaminating air fried foods, always unlock and remove the frying basket from the drawer before emptying. NEVER turn the drawer upside down with the frying basket attached.

4. Allow cooked foods to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the drawer from the machine and place on a flat, heat resistant surface. Then remove crisping tray from the drawer.

5. Shake air fried foods out onto serving area. Promptly return the frying basket to the drawer and lock into place. Continue air frying subsequent batches, if any.

6. To avoid excess smoke, when cooking naturally high fat foods, such as bacon, chicken wings or sausages, it may be necessary to empty fat from the frying basket drawer between batches.

7. For crispier results, air fry small batches of freshly breaded foods. Create more surface area by cutting food into smaller pieces. Press breading onto food to help it adhere. Refrigerate breaded foods for at least 30 minutes before frying.

8. Arrange breaded food in frying basket so that food is not touching to allow air flow on all surfaces.

9. Spray oils work best. Oil is distributed evenly and less oil is needed. Canola, olive, avocado, coconut, grapeseed, peanut, or vegetable oil work well.

10. Unplug the Air Fryer when not in use.

A NOTE ON AIR FRYING PRE-PACKAGED FROZEN FOODS

1. Where microwave ovens often produce hot, mushy results and toaster ovens take forever, air frying assures reasonably fast, crispy, delicious results!
2. As a rule, depending on the food and amount to be cooked, suggested cook TIMES may have to be reduced slightly. Always check food halfway through cooking time to determine final cook TIME and TEMP.
3. Always check cooking progress after TIME has expired.

AIR FRYING CHART (INCLUDES PRESET FOOD MENU ITEMS)
WARNING! Times are estimated and based on average sizes and weights.
ALWAYS USE A MEAT THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THAT MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ARE COOKED THOROUGHLY BEFORE SERVING.
NOTE: Frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality. Adjust air frying temperatures and times as necessary to suit your taste.
NOTE: Unless food is pre-packaged and pre-oiled, for browned and crispy results, all foods should be lightly oiled before air frying.

shake 2x
Butternut Squash, seeded,
1/2 inch chunks, 3 – 4 cups fresh| 370°F| 15 min| spray with oil, shake 3x
Fennel, fresh, chopped, 3 – 4 cups fresh| 370°F| 7 – 9 min| spray with oil, shake 2x
Fried Sweet Potato Fries
(fresh, hand cut, 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick)| 400°F| 13 – 15 min| spray with oil, shake 3x
French Fries, Idaho Potatoes,
2 – 3 (fresh, hand cut, 1/4 to 1/3 inch| 400°F| 12 min| spray with oil, shake 3x
thick) (frozen, 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick)| 400°F| 12 min| spray with oil, shake 3x
Meat, Roast, Chops| 360°F| 25 min| rub or spray with oil,
add seasoning, turn over test for doneness
Ribeye Steaks, (2) 1.25 lb, 1-1/2 inch thick, room temp.| | | rub or spray with oil, add seasoning, turn over
medium rare| 400°F| Preheat +6 min| test for doneness, rest
medium| 400°F| Preheat +10 min| 15 minutes – check at 12
well done| 400°F| Preheat +14 min| minutes, rest 15 minutes
Hamburgers, 1/3 lb (up to 4), –
rare well| 350°F| Preheat
+3 – 6 min| spray with oil, add seasoning, turn over test for doneness
Chicken Wings, 2-3 lb(fresh/thawed)| 360°F| 20 min| spray with oil, shake 2x test for doneness
Chicken Tenders/Fingers, boneless| 360°F| 18 – 20 min| spray with oil, shake lx
Chicken Pieces,bone in| 360°F| –  20 30 min| spray with oil, turn over test for doneness
Fish Filet (fresh, thawed, battered)| 4009P| 10 min| spray with oil, turn overtest for doneness
Shrimp (thawed, battered), 1- 2 lb| 3,202 F| 8 min| spray with oil, turn over, shake

PLEASE NOTE:
The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145ºF/63ºC. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF/71ºC and poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170ºF/77ºC – 180ºF/82ºC to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF/74ºC.
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 qualified appliance repair technician.

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.

2. Wash the frying basket and crisping tray in hot soapy water. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleansers or cleaning products as this may damage the non-stick coating.
   IMPORTANT: After cleaning, always check to make sure all 3 rubber tips are securely fastened to the 3 tabs on the crisping tray.

3. The frying basket and crisping tray are dishwasher-safe. For best results, place in the top rack of your dishwasher to clean.

STORING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure the Air Fryer is unplugged and all parts are clean and dry before storing.
2. Never store the Air Fryer while it is hot or wet.
3. Store Air Fryer in its box or in a clean, dry place.

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