Proctor Silex 35055 1.5L Air Fryer User Guide

June 7, 2024
Proctor Silex

Proctor Silex 35055 1.5L Air Fryer

Proctor-Silex-35055-1.5L-Air-Fryer

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

  1. Read all instructions.

  2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

  3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

  4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

  5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or air fryer in water or other liquid.

  6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning appliance and putting on or taking off parts.

  7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
    Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.

  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. To disconnect, set timer to 0; then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

  13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquid.

  14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

  15. Clean air fryer interior carefully. Do not scratch or damage heating element tube.

  16. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

  17. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during and after operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

To order parts, visit: proctorsilex.com/parts

  1. Power/Heating Indicator Light
  2. Timer Dial
  3. Temperature Dial
  4. Base
  5. Air Vents (on back)
  6. Removable Crisping Insert
  7. Pan with Handle

How to Use

Hot Surface. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during and after operation. Hot air and steam exit from air vents on back of unit during cooking.

Before first use: Wash Pan and Removable Crisping Insert in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

  1. Place Air Fryer in a location where Air Vents on back of unit are not blocked. Plug into outlet. Green POWER/HEATING Indicator Light will illuminate.

  2. Hold Pan Handle and pull straight out to remove Pan with Removable Crisping Insert from Base.

  3. To add Removable Crisping Insert, place one finger in center hole and use other hand to push straight down until level with bottom of Pan. To remove Crisping Insert, place one finger in center hole and pull straight up.

  4. Before adding food to Pan, make sure Removable Crisping Insert is level on bottom of Pan.
    ● Lightly misting fresh food with oil will produce crispier results.
    ● Do not fill Pan more than 1/2 full. 5. Slide Pan back into Base.

  5. Turn Temperature Dial to select desired temperature. See chart or a recipe for temperature guide.

  6. Turn Timer Dial past 10 and then to desired cooking time. POWER light will stay on during cooking. Green HEATING light will stay on until desired temperature has been reached, then cycle on and off during cooking. See chart or a recipe for cooking time guide.

  7. Hold Handle of Pan with Removable Crisping Insert, pull straight out from Base, and shake. If recipe calls for stirring or turning over, place Pan on a flat, heatproof surface. Use only utensils which are high-heat resistant (400°F [205°C]) and prevent scratching of nonstick surfaces.

  8. Slide Pan with Removable Crisping Insert back into Base and cooking will automatically start if any cooking time remains.

  9. Timer will sound when desired cook time is reached. Check food for doneness.

  10. To remove Pan with hot food, hold Handle and pull straight out from Base. Place Pan on a flat, heatproof surface.

  11. Carefully empty food to a serving bowl or platter.

  12. Unplug.

Cooking Chart

NOTE: Foods may need to be flipped, stirred, or rotated halfway during cooking. Foods that can’t be flipped might need to be lightly covered with foil, if getting too brown.

Food Amount Temperature Time

Snacks & Appetizers
Frozen mozzarella bites| 6 bites (1 serving)| 300°F (149°C)| 9–11 minutes
Frozen chicken nuggets| 5 nuggets (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 7–9 minutes
Frozen breaded chicken strips| 5 strips (2 servings)| 400°F (205°C)| 14–16 minutes
Fresh chicken wing pieces| 4 pieces (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 12–14 minutes
Frozen Foods
Frozen dinner yeast rolls| 2 rolls (2 servings)| 325°F (163°C)| 8–10 minutes
Frozen single deep dish pizza| 1 pizza (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 8–9 minutes
Frozen bagel bites| 6 bites| 375°F (190°C)| 5–7 minutes
Potatoes & Vegetables
Frozen crinkle cut French fries| 12 pieces (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 9–11 minutes
Frozen steak fries| 7 pieces (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 10–12 minutes
Frozen tater tots| 18 pieces (2 servings)| 400°F (205°C)| 12–14 minutes
Baking potato (6 ounces)| 1 potato (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 26–30 minutes
Fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2” pieces with 1 teaspoon oil| 9 ounces (3 servings)| 375°F (190°C)| 8–10 minutes
Fresh green beans, trimmed and sprayed with cooking spray| 1 package (12 ounces)| 375°F (190°C)| 10–12 minutes
Fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed & halved and tossed with 1 teaspoon oil| 3 cups (3 servings)| 375°F (190°C)| 16–18 minutes
Meat & Poultry
Fresh chicken thighs or drumsticks with skin| 3/4 pound (2 servings)| 400°F (205°C)| 15–18 minutes
Fresh chicken tenders| 3/4 pound (3 servings)| 400°F (205°C)| 7–8 minutes
Fresh skinless and boneless chicken breast| 7 ounces (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 18–20 minutes
Uncooked breakfast sausage| 6 links (2 servings)| 350°F (175°C)| 7–9 minutes
Hamburger| 1 burger (6 oz. [170 g])| 350°F (175°C)| 15–18 minutes
Boneless ribeye steak (1-1/2″ [3.8 cm] thick)| 1 serving| 400°F (205°C)| 20–25 minutes
Fish & Seafood
Fresh salmon| 1 fillet (6 oz. [170 g])| 400°F (205°C)| 10–12 minutes
Frozen fish sticks| 10 sticks (2 servings)| 350°F (175°C)| 9–11 minutes
Frozen breaded butterflied shrimp| 4 shrimp (1 serving)| 400°F (205°C)| 8–10 minutes
Bakery & Desserts
Refrigerated biscuits| 1 biscuit| 325°F (163°C)| 8–10 minutes
Frozen apple turnover| 1 turnover| 350°F (175°C)| 13–15 minutes
Muffins in silicone baking cups| 4 muffins| 350°F (175°C)| 13–15 minutes

NOTE: Review manufacturer-suggested cook times for these and other foods or adjust time for desired crispness.

Care and Cleaning

  1. Unplug. Let cool completely.
  2. Hand wash Pan and Removable Crisping Insert in hot, soapy water; rinse and dry.
  3. Wipe outside of Air Fryer with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sponges; this will damage exterior of Air Fryer.
  4. Interior of Air Fryer can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried.

Troubleshooting

Air Fryer doesn’t work.

  • The appliance isn’t plugged in. Plug into outlet.
  • The timer has not been set. Follow “How to Use” to set timer.

Food isn’t cooked.

  • Too much food in Pan. Increase cooking time and continue to cook.
  • The temperature was set too low. Increase temperature and continue to cook.

Food cooked unevenly.

  • Too much food in Pan. Shake food halfway through cooking time, or more frequently if needed.

Fresh vegetables are not crisp enough.

  • Cooking time was too short. Increase cooking time and continue to cook.
  • Lightly misting fresh foods with oil will produce crispier results.
  • Temperature is too low. Increase temperature and continue to cook.

Fresh French fries not crisp.

  • Add a small amount of vegetable oil, enough to lightly coat potatoes.
  • Pieces are too large. Cut potatoes smaller or thinner next batch.

Smoke coming from Air Fryer.

  • Excessive oil dripped into Pan or splattered onto heating coils. Only use small amounts of oil in air fryers.

Meat or poultry isn’t cooked enough.

  • Too much food in Pan. Meat and poultry should be cooked in a single layer for even cooking. Refer to the USDA website for proper cooking doneness temperatures.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit proctorsilex.com/customer-service in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca/customer- service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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