Danby DBAF03224BD11 Air Fryer Owner’s Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Danby

Table of Contents

Danby DBAF03224BD11 Air Fryer
Important Safety Information
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CARE & MAINTENANCE
References
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Danby DBAF03224BD11 Air Fryer

Welcome to the Danby family.
We are proud of our quality products and we believe in dependable service. We suggest that you read this owner’s manual before plugging in your new appliance as it contains important operation information, safety information, troubleshooting, and maintenance tips to ensure the reliability and longevity of your appliance. You are entitled to the warranty coverage as described in the owner’s manual provided with your new appliance.

Please write down your appliance information below. You must keep the original proof of purchase receipt to validate and receive warranty services.
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Model Number:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase

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Important Safety Information

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the cord, plugs or any other part of the appliance in water or any other liquid.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Consult a qualiﬁ ed technician for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or to touch a hot surface.
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
To disconnect the appliance, turn both the timer dial and the temperature dial to off, then remove the plug from the outlet.
Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
Make sure the frying basket is locked into the front of the drawer. Both frying basket handle tabs must be fully inserted into the grooves on the top of the basket drawer.
Always make sure the frying basket drawer is fully closed with the frying basket handle locked securely in the drawer while the appliance is in operation.
WARNING: The air fryer will not operate unless the frying basket dryer is fully closed.
CAUTION: After air frying, the frying basket, the frying drawer and the cooked foods are hot. Extreme caution must be used when handling the hot basket, drawer and cooked food.
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during operation. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, ﬁ res or other injury to persons or damage to property.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after being turned 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 still hot.
All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
Do not immerse the power cord in any liquid. If the power cord of the appliance is damaged it must be replaced by a qualiﬁ ed technician.
Keep the power cord out of reach of children and infants to avoid the risk of electric shock and choking.
Place the appliance on a ﬂ at, heat-resistant work area.
Do not obstruct the air outlet on the back side and the air inlet on the top.
Keep the appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation.
Always use the frying basket handle to open the frying basket drawer.
Do not replace the empty frying basket drawer without the frying basket into the air fryer cabinet. Check to make sure the frying basket is locked into position in the drawer.
WARNING: After air frying, place the basket drawer on a ﬂ at, heat-resistant surface before pressing the basket release button.
WARNING: Under or over ﬁ lling the frying basket may damage the air fryer and could result in serious personal injury.
Never move a hot air fryer or an air fryer containing hot food. Allow to cool completely before moving.
CAUTION: To prevent plasticizers from migrating to the ﬁ nish of the counter top or table top or other furniture, place a non-plastic coaster or place mat between the appliance and the counter or table top. Failure to do so may cause the ﬁ nish to darken. Permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear on the cabinet.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. Grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electrical current. This appliance has a cord that has a grounding wire with a 3-prong plug. The power cord must be plugged into an outlet that is properly grounded. If the outlet is a 2-prong wall outlet, it must be replaced with aproperly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. The serial rating plate indicates the voltage and frequency the appliance is designed for.

WARNING – Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualiﬁed electrician or service agent if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not connect your appliance to extension cords or together with another appliance in the same wall outlet. Do not splice the power cord. Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord. Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prongs) adapters. If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualiﬁ ed person in order to avoid hazard. Have a qualiﬁ ed electrician install a grounded outlet near the appliance if the power cord is too short. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a longer power cord.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FEATURES

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Timer dial
Red power light
Green heat light
Temperature control dial
Clear button cover
Basket release button
Frying basket handle
Frying basket drawer
Air outlet
Power cord
clear button cover
Basket release button
Frying basket
Frying basket drawer

BEFORE FIRST TIME USE

The appliance is shipped with the frying basket locked into the drawer, inside the cabinet. Firmly grasp and gently pull the frying basket handle to open the frying basket drawer and then remove the drawer from the cabinet and place it on a ﬂ at, clean work area.
Unlock and remove the frying basket from the drawer. Open the clear button cover to expose the basket release button and then press the basket release button while pulling the frying basket straight up and out of the drawer.
Remove all packing material and labels from the inside and outside of the appliance before use. Check that there is no packaging underneath or around the frying basket and drawer.
Wash frying basket and drawer in hot, soapy water.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE BODY OF THE APPLIANCE IN WATER. Wipe the air fryer body with a damp cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.
Lock the frying basket into the drawer. There are 2 tabs on either side of the handle. Slide the handle tabs into the grooves on the top of the basket drawer. An audible click will be heard as the handle locks into place.

IMPORTANT: Ensure the clear button cover is over the basket release button to prevent accidental fryer basket release.

WARNING: This appliance should not be used to boil water.

NOTE: During ﬁ rst use the appliance may emit a slight odor. This is normal.

Place the appliance on a ﬂ at, heat-resistant work area close to an electrical outlet.
Open the frying basket drawer, remove the drawer from the cabinet and place it on a ﬂ at, clean surface.
Place food into the frying basket. Do not overﬁ ll the basket. To ensure proper cooking and air circulation, never ﬁ ll the frying basket more than 2/3 full. When air frying fresh vegetables, it is not recommended to add more than 3 cups of vegetables to the basket.
Insert the frying basket drawer into the cabinet. Always make sure the drawer is fully closed.
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
Turn the temperature control dial to select the desired cooking temperature. The temperature can be adjusted at any time. The temperature range is 280°F to 400°F (140°C to 200°C).
Turn the timer dial to select the desired cooking time. Add ﬁ ve minutes to the cooking time to account for preheating time if the appliance is cold. The red power light will illuminate and the appliance will begin heating.
The green heat light will turn on while the appliance is heating and will turn off once the set temperature is reached. The green heat light will cycle on and off with the heating element during operation to maintain the selected temperature.

IMPORTANT: The appliance will not begin heating if the timer button has not been set. The appliance will not begin heating if the frying basket is not fully closed.

COOKING NOTES

To ensure even cooking, open the frying basket halfway through the cooking time. Check, turn or vigorously shake foods in the frying basket.
IMPORTANT: When the basket is removed from the cabinet, the red power light and the air frying will turn off. Operation will resume and the timer will continue once the basket is replaced in the cabinet.
CAUTION: Make sure the basket is in the locked position when shaking foods in the basket. To avoid damage to persons or property, do not press the basket release button while shaking the frying basket.
WARNING: Extreme caution must be used when handling the hot frying basket and drawer. Avoid escaping steam from the frying basket and hot food.
CAUTION: Always use oven mitts when handling the hot air frying basket.
CAUTION: Hot oil can collect in the base of the drawer. To avoid the risk of burns or personal injury or to avoid oil contaminating other foods, always unlock and remove the frying basket from the drawer before emptying.
NEVER turn the drawer upside down with the frying basket attached.
One beep will sound when the timer reaches 0. The air fryer will turn off automatically. Both the red power light and the green heat light will turn off.
If additional cooking is needed at the end of the timer, adjust the temperature if desired and then set the timer for 5 minute increments until the food is fully cooked.
Allow cooked food to rest for 5 to 10 seconds before removing the basket drawer from the cabinet.
When the air frying is ﬁ nished, remove the drawer from the cabinet and place it on a ﬂ at, heat-resistant surface. Then remove the frying basket from the drawer.
Shake foods onto the serving area. Promptly return the frying basket to the drawer and lock into place. Continue with subsequent batches, if any.
IMPORTANT: When cooking is completed, turn both the temperature dial and the timer dial to 0 and unplug the air fryer when not in use.
Olive oil spray or vegetable oil work well for air frying.
When cooking prepackaged foods, as a general rule, lower the baking temperature by 25°F and reduce the cooking time by 30 – 50% depending on the type of food and amount.
This appliance can be used to reheat food. Set the temperature to 280°F for up to 10 minutes.
Pat food dry before cooking to encourage browning and avoid excess smoke.
When cooking high fat foods such as chicken wings or sausages, it may be necessary to empty fat from the frying basket between batches to avoid excess smoke.
Freshly breaded food items should be cooked in small batches. Ensure the items are not touching to allow air ﬂ ow on all surfaces.

AIR FRYING CHART

WARNING: ALWAYS USE A MEAT THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THAT MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ARE COOKED THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING.
The following chart is intended as a guide only. The quantity of food cooked at one time, the thickness or density of the food and whether the food is fresh, thawed or frozen may alter the cooking time necessary.
To ensure even cooking, open the frying basket halfway through the cooking time. Check, turn or vigorously shake foods in the frying basket. This chart lists average cooking times and what action should be taken for best results. Frying in smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality. Adjust cooking times and temperatures as desired.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Unless food is prepackaged and oiled, all food should be lightly oiled before air frying for browned and crispy results. Oil may be sprayed or brushed onto foods. Make sure food is dry before adding oil. Cut food into smaller pieces to create more surface area and achieve crispier results.

NOTE: Blanching is a term that refers to cooking foods at a lower temperature before the ﬁ nal air fry. Add 5 minutes to the air frying time to allow the appliance to preheat.

Important Temperature Notes
The USDA recommends that meats should be cooked to the following internal temperatures to ensure food is cooked thoroughly.

Beef / lamb: 145°F
Pork: 160°F
Poultry: 170 – 180°F
Reheating poultry: 165°F

AIR FRYING CHART

FOOD	TEMPERATURE (°F)	COOK TIME (MINS)	ACTION
Mixed vegetables (roasted)	400	15 – 20	shake
Broccoli (roasted)	400	15 – 20	shake
Onion rings (frozen)	400	12 – 18	shake
Cheese sticks (frozen)	360	8 – 12	–

Fried sweet potato chips (fresh, hand cut, 1/8 to 1/6 inches thick)
Step 1: Blanch| 320| 15| shake
Step 2: Air fry| 360| 10 – 15| shake
French fries (fresh, hand cut, 1/4 to 1/3 inches thick)
Step 1: Blanch| 320| 15| shake
Step 2: Air fry| 360| 10 – 15| shake
French fries, thin (frozen, 3 cups)| 400| 12 – 16| shake
Meatloaf, 1 lb| 360| 35 – 40| shake
Hamburgers, 1/4 lb, up to 4| 360| 10 – 14| –
Hot dogs / sausages| 360| 10 – 15| –
Chicken wings (fresh / thawed)
Step 1: Blanch| 320| 15| shake
Step 2: Air fry| 360| 10| shake
Chicken tenders / ﬁngers
Step 1: Blanch| 360| 13| turn over
Step 2: Air fry| 400| 5| shake
Chicken pieces| 360| 20 – 30| turn over
Chicken nuggets (frozen)| 360| 10 – 15| shake
Catﬁsh ﬁngers (thawed, battered)| 400| 10 – 15| turn over
Fish sticks (frozen)| 400| 10 – 15| turn over
Apple turnovers| 400| 10| –
Donuts| 360| 8| turn over
Fried cookies| 360| 8| turn over
Shrimp| 360| 10 – 18| turn over

CARE & MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE
This appliance requires very little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualiﬁ ed appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing.

CLEANING

WARNING : Allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning.
The appliance should be cleaned regularly for best performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce the risk of ﬁ re hazard.

Remove the plug from the electrical outlet. Allow the appliance to cool fully before completing any cleaning.
Wash the basket drawer and frying basket with hot, soapy water. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaners or cleaning products that may damage the non-stick coating.
The frying basket and drawer are dishwasher safe. For best results, place them in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.

CAUTION – Do not use abrasive cleaners, scrubbing brushes or chemical cleaners as this will damage the non-stick coating.

LONG-TERM STORAGE
Allow the appliance to completely cool and dry before placing into storage. If storing the appliance for long periods of time make certain that the appliance is clean and free of food particles. Store the appliance in a dry location such as on a table or counter top or cupboard shelf. Other than recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance should be necessary. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.