CHEFMAN RJ38-V3-35T TurboFry Touch Air Fryer User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Chefman
Table of Contents
RJ38-V3-35T
TurboFry Touch
AIR FRYER
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 888.315.6553
customerservice@chefman.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances especially when children are
present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock,
and/or injury to persons, including the following:
- This appliance should be used only by persons who are capable of understanding the user guide or are supervised by those who have an adequate understanding of the appliance’s features, use, and operating instructions. Children must be supervised and should not be left alone with any appliance during operation.
- Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers. Your warranty will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used.
- Place the Air Fryer on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Make sure not to place it near or on any type of heat sources, such as a gas or electric burner, stove, or oven. Do not use near an open flame or flammable materials.
- Never operate the Air Fryer, or any appliance, on a gas or electric stovetop, even if the stovetop is off and completely cool.
- Appliances may emit heat or steam when in use; do not block inlets or outlets.
- Short power cords are attached to the Air Fryer to prevent entanglement and tripping hazards. Extension cords with corresponding voltage, electrical rating, and grounding wires can be used. Care should be taken so that any exposed cord is not hanging down from a counter or table where it can be pulled on or tripped over by any child or adult.
- Check that your home power supply corresponds with the Air Fryer’s intended voltage.
- Before using the Air Fryer, inspect the plug and cord line for cuts and/or abrasion marks. Do not use the Air Fryer if it is damaged in any way. Contact Chefman Customer Service for assistance.
- Insert the plug by grasping it firmly and guiding it into your home’s grounded electrical outlet. Disconnect by grasping the plug and removing it from your home’s grounded electrical outlet. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance during use or storage; this may cause the wire to fray and break.
- This product is not a deep fryer. It is NOT meant to be filled with oil. Never fill the basket or any parts of the Air Fryer with oil. If you choose to use oil, toss food with oil in a separate bowl and then transfer food to the Air Fryer Basket.
- Do not leave uncooked ingredients in the Air Fryer for more than a short period of time; raw meat, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables can spoil.
- Do not move the Air Fryer while it is full of food.
- During initial use, you may notice some smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly dissipate. It should not reoccur after the appliance has been used a few more times.
- Do not leave Air Fryer unattended during use.
- Do not move Air Fryer during use.
- The exterior of the Air Fryer is designed to be cool to the touch. Some areas do get HOT during use. Do not touch the heating elements. Do not place hands or other body parts near the air vents while Air Fryer is in use. Burns may result. Take caution when handling the hot Air Fryer Basket and Tray.
- This Air Fryer needs space to allow heat to escape to prevent the risk of fire. Make sure the fryer has sufficient space around it. Do not cover the fryer, and make sure the air vents on the back are not covered or blocked.
- Use protective gloves and/or tongs to remove hot food from the Air Fryer.
- Unplug the Air Fryer when you are done cooking.
- Before cleaning, make sure that the Air Fryer is off, unplugged, and cooled to room temperature.
- Do not immerse Air Fryer in water or a dishwasher for cleaning. Only the Air Fryer Basket and Tray may be washed with a sponge and warm, soapy water. The Air Fryer Basket and Tray are dishwasher safe.
- The Air Fryer housing is NOT dishwasher safe.
- Use a non-abrasive cleaner, soft pad, or cloth to clean both the Air Fryer Basket, Tray, and exterior of the Air Fryer. Do not use a scouring pad.
- Store Air Fryer in a cool, dry location.
- n case of any electric emergency, such as a fire, call 911.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: This 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.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement 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 extension cord is used:
- The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and:
- The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
POWER CORD SAFETY TIPS
- Never pull or yank on a cord or the appliance.
- To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into an outlet.
- To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
- Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please contact Chefman Customer Service for assistance.
- Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.
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1. AIR FRYER
2. AIR FRYER VENTS
3. INCREASE/DECREASE BUTTONS
4. TIME BUTTON
5. CONTROL PANEL/DISPLAY
(DISPLAY TOGGLES BETWEEN REMAINING
TIME AND TEMP WHEN AIR FRYER IS IN USE)
6. START/STOP BUTTO N| 7. TEMP BUTTON
8. AIR FRYER BASKET
9. REMOVABLE TRAY
10. HANDLE ON REMOVABLE BASKET
11. BASKET VENTS
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Operating Instructions
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all packing materials and stickers from the inside and outside of
the Air Fryer. Gently wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth or paper towel.
WARNING: Never immerse the Air Fryer or its plug-in water or any other
liquid. It is NOT dishwasher safe.
Use the basket handle to remove the Air Fryer Basket from the Air Fryer. Use the handle in the center of the tray to remove the tray. Use a sponge and warm, soapy water to wash the inside and outside of the Air Fryer Basket and Tray. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or scouring pads. The Air Fryer Basket and the Tray are dishwasher safe. Dry thoroughly.
Read all instructions and follow them carefully.
HOW TO USE
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Prepare the Air Fryer Basket.
Use the handle in the center of the tray to insert the tray into the Air Fryer Basket. Press down to ensure it is secure and in a leveled position. There should be a small amount of
space between the Tray and the bottom of the Air Fryer Basket.
NOTE: Do not use the Air Fryer Basket without the Tray. The Tray allows for proper air circulation, which promotes even cooking.
CAUTION : Never fill the Air Fryer Basket with oil. Unlike deep fryers, air fryers require little to no oil to produce crispy results. If you choose to use oil, toss food with oil in a separate bowl and then transfer food to the Air Fryer Basket.
Tip: Oil promotes browning and extra-crispy results. Use a couple of teaspoons when making foods from scratch like French fries or chicken nuggets. -
Place food on the tray.
Refer to the chart on page 8 for recommended minimum and maximum amounts for many types of food. Never fill the Air Fryer Basket higher than the “Max” line embossed on the inside of the Air Fryer Basket.
Refer to the chart on page 8 for recommended cooking times, temperatures and tips. -
Put the Air Fryer Basket into the Air Fryer.
Use the Basket Handle to insert Air Fryer Basket into the Air Fryer. Push closed. -
Plugin the Air Fryer.
The entire display will illuminate for a moment and then flash off. The Start/Stop button will remain illuminated.
NOTE: The Air Fryer will not turn on if the Air Fryer Basket is not fully in place in the closed position. -
Turn on the Air Fryer.
Lightly press the Start/Stop button to “wake” the Air Fryer. Once the Air Fryer is in Wake Mode, the time and temperature will toggle back and forth on the display and all buttons will be illuminated. The desired cooking time and temperature may now be set.
NOTE: After one minute of inactivity, the Air Fryer will beep once and enter Sleep Mode. Wake by lightly pressing the Start/Stop button. -
Set desired cooking time and temperature.
Adjust the Time:
Lightly press the Time button. The little clock icon located on the left of the displayed time will blink. Lightly press the Increase/Decrease button to select desired time.
The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.
Adjust the Temperature:
Lightly press the Temp button. The little thermometer icon located on the left of the displayed temperature will blink. Lightly press the Increase/Decrease button to select
the desired temperature. The minimum temperature is 200°F and 93°C. The maximum temperature is 400°F and 200°C.
Change the Temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius:
Lightly press and hold the Temp button for five seconds. The little °F located to the right of the displayed temperature will change to °C. Repeat to switch back to Fahrenheit.
Operating Instructions
7. Start cooking.
After setting the time and temp, press the Start/Stop button to start cooking.
While the Air Fryer is cooking, all of the buttons will remain illuminated and
the temperature and
the remaining time will toggle on the display. To check the food while the Air
Fryer is cooking, use the Basket Handle to gently pull out the Air Fryer
Basket. All of the buttons will turn off once you pull out the basket, but the
program will be saved until you resume cooking. Use the Basket Handle to shake
and redistribute the food inside the Air Fryer Basket, if necessary, and push
the Air Fryer Basket to resume cooking.
8. Enjoy your air-fried food.
Once the timer completely counts down, the Air Fryer and the screen will
turn off — only the Start/Stop button will remain illuminated. The Air Fryer
will also beep loudly three times, indicating that it is done cooking. Remove
basket carefully by pulling out straight to prevent oil spillage. Use the
Basket Handle to pull out the Air Fryer Basket. Remove basket carefully by
pulling out straight to prevent oil spillage. Use protective gloves and/or
tongs to carefully transfer the hot food to a serving plate.
CAUTION: The Air Fryer Basket will be hot after cooking. Place the hot Air Fryer Basket on a wire rack or trivet to cool.
9. Unplug the Air Fryer.
Use the Cleaning and Maintenance instructions on page 11 to clean the Air
Fryer and its parts after every use.
Cooking Tips
Use the chart below as a cooking guide when air frying different types of food.
Type
| Amount| Time (mins)| Temp (°F)| Shake/ Flip|
Cooking Tip
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Bacon| 4 pieces| 6 (chewy)
8 (crispy)| 400| No| After cooking, use tongs to transfer bacon to a paper
towel-lined plate.
Chicken Breast (Thick, about 8 oz)| About 3 pieces| 25-30| 375| Yes| Brush
with oil, season with salt and desired spices.
Chicken Drumsticks/ Thighs (5-oz)| About 5 pieces| 16-18| 400| No| Season with
salt and desires spices.
Chicken Nuggets| About 20 pieces| 10| 400| Yes|
Chicken Wings (Flats and drumettes separated)| 12 pieces| 18-20| 400| Yes|
Season with salt; enjoy as is or, when done toss in favorite chicken wing
sauce.
Fish Sticks (Frozen)| 20 pieces| 7| 400| Yes|
French Fries (Frozen/Thin)| 1.5lbs| 16-18| 400| Yes|
French Fries (Frozen/Thick)| 1.5lbs| 20| 400| Yes|
French Fries (Homemade cut into1/4 x 1/4 inch pieces)| 2lbs| 20-25| 400| Yes|
Rinse with cold water, pat dry, toss with 1
tbsp olive oil, season with salt and desired
spices; use tongs to toss during cooking.
Hamburgers (4 oz)| 2 patties| 12 (medium)| 375| Yes| Brush with oil, season
with salt, and desired spices such as freshly ground black pepper and garlic
powder.
Mozzarella Sticks (Frozen)| 20 pieces| 7| 400| Yes|
Pork Chops (Bone-in, about 8-oz)| 2 8-oz pieces| 12| 400| Yes| Season with
salt and desired spices.
Pork-Chops (Boneless, about 3-oz)| 1.5lbs, 4 pieces| 15| 400| No| Season with
salt and desired spices.
Steak| 1-1 1/3lb| 12 (medium
doneness)| 400| No| Season with salt and desired spices.
Salmon (1 inch wide, 4.5-oz)| 3 pieces| 10 (medium doneness)| 400| Yes| Brush
skin with oil and place on tray skin-side down. Season with salt and
desired spices.
Shrimp (large)| 2lbs| 12| 400| Yes| Pat dry, toss with 1/2 tbsp olive oil,
season with salt and desired spices; shake often.
NOTE: This table is only a guide and does not contain exact recipes.
NOTE: Use extreme caution while handling hot food in the fryer basket and tank. Excess oil will drip into the tank when preparing greasy foods.
Tips
COOKING TIPS
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Almost any food you cook in the oven can be air-fried.
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Avoid cooking very greasy foods that splatter, such as sausage, at high temperatures in the Air Fryer. A temperature of 350°F is recommended.
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Foods cook best and most evenly when they are of similar size and thickness.
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Smaller pieces of food require less cooking time than larger items and may be cooked at higher temperatures than larger pieces because they generally require less time to cook.
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For best results in the shortest amount of time, air fry food in small batches. Avoid stacking or layering food when possible.
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Most prepared foods do not need to be tossed in oil before air frying. Most already contain oil and other ingredients that enhance browning and crispiness.
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Frozen appetizers and hors d’oeuvres air fry very well. For best results, arrange them on the Air Fryer’s tray in a single layer.
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If layering foods, be sure to shake the Air Fryer Basket halfway through to promote even cooking.
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Toss foods you are preparing from scratch, such as French fries, with oil, in a separate bowl, to improve browning and crispiness. Fresh foods do not contain the same oils,
fats and other ingredients that prepared foods contain which promote browning and crispiness. -
When making French fries using fresh potatoes, ensure they are completely dry before cooking in the Air Fryer. Even the smallest droplets of moisture will prevent them from getting crispy.
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When air frying battered food, stick to thick, pasty batters. Thin batters, such as the batters used to make tempura, will run and not set fast enough like they do in a deep fryer.
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Coating battered foods in panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) or puffed rice, and then spraying them with oil, helps create crispily, healthier versions of your favorite fried foods.
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Air fryers are great for reheating food. To reheat your food, set the temperature to 300°F for up to 10 minutes. Use a thermometer to ensure it reaches food-safe temperatures.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
| Possible Cause|
Solution
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The Air Fryer is not working/will not turn on.| The appliance is not plugged
in.| Insert the plug into the electrical outlet.
The ti
timer was not set.
| Press the Time button and use the increase/ decrease buttons to set desired
cook time. Press the Start button to turn on the Air Fryer.
The Air Fryer Basket is not completely pushed into place.| Use the Basket
Handle to push the basket securely into place.
The ingredients fried with the Air Fryer are not done.| The basket is
overcrowded.| Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket to fry more
evenly.
The set temperature is too low.| Press the Temperature button and use the
increase/decrease buttons to adjust to a higher temperature.
The ingredients are fried unevenly in the Air Fryer.| Certain ingredients need
to be shaken halfway through.| Shake halfway through the cooking time.
Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the Air Fryer.| The snack
was meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer.| Lightly brush or spray
some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
The basket will not slide into the appliance properly.| There are too many
ingredients in the basket.| Do not fill the basket above the MAX fill line.
The basket is not placed in the Air Fryer correctly.| Push the basket into the
Air Fryer until you hear a click.
There is white smoke coming out of the Air Fryer.| Greasy ingredients are
being prepared.| Frying greasy ingredients causes a large amount of oil to
leak into the basket. This will produce smoke but does not affect the
appliance or cooking of your food.
The pan still contains greasy residue from previous use.| Make sure the Air
Fryer basket is cleaned properly after every use. The Air Fryer basket is
dishwasher safe.
Fresh French fries are fried unevenly in
the Air Fryer.
| Cut potatoes weren’t tossed with oil evenly.| After soaking, dry cut
potatoes completely and toss with oil in a large bowl: then add to Air Fryer
Basket.
Cut potatoes were not rinsed properly before air frying.| Soak cut potatoes in
cold water for 30 minutes. Prise. and dry completely.
Fresh French fries are not crispy when
they come out of the Air Fryer.
| The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the
fries.| Fully dry cut potatoes before tossing with oil or spices.
Cut the potatoes thinner for crispier results.
Add more oil for crispier results.
Air Fryer is producing a significant amount of smoke.| High-fat content foods.
such as sausage, tend to produce a significant amount of smoke when cooked at
a high-temperature setting.| This will not harm the air fryer or affect the
final result of the food. but in order to avoid smoke. fry at a lower
temperature.
Cleaning & Maintenance
- Ensure that the Air Fryer is unplugged before cleaning.
- Once the Air Fryer and Air Fryer Basket are cool, remove the basket from the Air Fryer (if it is not already removed.) Use the handle in the center of the tray to remove the tray. Use a sponge and warm, soapy water to wash the inside and outside of the air fryer basket and tray. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or scouring pads. The Air Fryer Basket and the tray are dishwasher safe. Dry thoroughly.
- Gently wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth or paper towel. Never immerse the Air Fryer or its plug-in water or any other liquid. It is NOT dishwasher safe.
- Store the Air Fryer in a cool, dry place.
Notes…….
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