CHEFMAN RJ38-5-T-BLACK 5-Qt Air Fryer User Guide

: August 24, 2024
: Chefman

Table of Contents

TurboFry® Touch
5-Qt Air Fryer

TurboFry® Touch

5-Qt Air Fryer

QUICK START GUIDE

Accessories and Features
Control Panel
Before First Use
Preset Function Chart
How to Cook in the Air Fryer
Air Frying Chart
Cleaning and Maintenance

RJ38-5-T-BLACK

ACCESSORIES AND FEATURES

Control panel
Basket rack
Basket
Basket handle

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CONTROL PANEL

Cooking Preset Buttons
Automatically suggests time and temperature (see Preset Function Chart)
Temp/Time LED Display
Toggles between time and temperature
Dash Display
Pulses when unit is cooking
SHAKE Indicator
Lights to remind to shake basket
STOP/ CANCEL Button
Stops/cancels current setting or cooking cycle
Minus Sign Button
Decreases time or temperature
TIME/TEMP Button
Selects time or temperature to set (press and hold to change between °F and °C)
Plus Sign Button
Increases time or temperature
START Button
Starts cooking cycle

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging materials, and check to ensure that all parts and accessories are accounted for. Read and remove any stickers (except for rating label on bottom, which should remain on unit).
Wipe down the interior and exterior with a damp cloth.
Wash the basket and basket rack with warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly.

PRESET FUNCTION CHART

FUNCTION| Default Time| Default Temp| Shake Reminder Light
(NOTE: If time is set for more than 30 minutes, “SHAKE” light will come on every 15 minutes.)
---|---|---|---
Default| 15 min.| 400°F | Comes on halfway through default time.
MEAT| 18 min.| 375°F| Comes on halfway through cook time.
CHICKEN| 22 min. | 400°F| Comes on halfway through cook time.
FISH| 10 min. | 375°F | Comes on halfway through cook time.
FRIES| 18 min. | 400°F | Comes on halfway through cook time.

These presets represent an average time and temperature. To set the air fryer manually with more precise cooking times, see the Air Frying Chart.

HOW TO COOK IN THE AIR FRYER

STEP 1
Prepare the food(s) you plan to air fry.

STEP 2
Set the air fryer on a hard, flat surface with clearance around the top and back, and plug it in.

STEP 3
Lower the rack into the basket with one set of arrows pointing to the handle. Press down on the rack to ensure it is secure and level. Put food on rack, then slide basket into the air fryer.

CAUTION: Never fill the basket with oil.

STEP 4
Set time and temperature as desired, then press START.

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STEP 5
During cooking, the SHAKE light will come on. Shake foods if desired.
When the timer is done, remove basket and serve.

AIR FRYING CHART

For how to air fry more of your favorite foods, please see the Air Frying Chart starting on page 13 of your User Guide.

Food Item|

Amount/Prep

| Toss with oil?| Time (min)| Temp (˚F)|

Shake/Flip

---|---|---|---|---|---
Bacon|

3 slices, cut in half

| No| 10| 400|

No, but check bacon isn’t touching

Shrimp|

12 oz, peeled

| Yes| 5-6| 400|

Shake once

Chicken nuggets|

16 pieces

| No| 10| 400|

Gently flip once

Fish sticks|

13 pieces

| No| 8-9| 400|

Gently flip once

French fries (thin)|

14 oz

| Yes| 17-19| 400|

Shake once

Pork chops (bone-in)|

2 chops, 8 oz

| No| 15-18| 400|

Flip once

Broccoli|

8 oz (2/3 head), cut into florets

| Yes| 7-9| 375|

Shake once

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the unit and allow to cool completely.
Wash the basket and rack with warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry well with a towel for best results. Basket and rack are also top-rack dishwasher safe.
Wipe down the outside and the inside of the unit with a damp cloth as needed. Do not put the unit in the dishwasher or submerge in water or any other liquid.
Do not use abrasive cleansers. Doing so could damage the finishes.