Chefman RJ38-SQPF-5T 5-Quart Digital Air Fryer User Manual

Chefman RJ38-SQPF-5T 5-Quart Digital Air Fryer

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord or plug in water or other liquids.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Chefman® Customer Support.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet

FEATURES

Control panel
Basket rack
Basket
Basket handle

PRESET FUNCTION CHART

These presets represent an average time and temperature. To set the air fryer manually with more precise cooking times (see the chart on p. 10.)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

For best results, follow these steps before using your air fryer for the first time.

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

HOW TO COOK IN THE TURBOFRY® TOUCH AIR FRYER

The air fryer’s high-speed fan cooks your favorite foods quickly. The rack in the basket allows air to circulate around foods for even cooking and crisping, and lets excess fat drip down and away from foods for healthier eating.

Prepare the food(s) you plan to air fry.
Place the air fryer on a hard, flat surface with at least 6 inches of clearance on top and back for proper air flow, then plug the unit in. The control panel will illuminate, and the default temperature and time will alternate on the display.
Lower the rack into the basket with the arrows pointing to the front (the handle side) and back of the basket. Press down on the rack to ensure it is secure and level. There should be a small amount of space between the rack and the bottom of the basket. (For the easiest handling of the basket rack, pinch the center grip bar with your thumb and index finger.)
Put the food on the rack. To allow for good air circulation, do not fill the basket past the MAX line.
Slide the basket into the air fryer.
Set the time and temperature as desired or use the cooking preset functions. To set the temperature, press the TIME/TEMP button until the temperature displays, and then press the plus or minus sign. To set the time, press the TIME/TEMP button until the time displays, and then press the plus or minus sign. If using the cooking presets, choose the icon that best represents the food you’re cooking and press the icon. This will set the pre-programmed time and temperature (see the Chart on p. 7 for details).
Press START. The fan will come on, and circular dashes on the display will animate. NOTE: During cooking, you can remove the basket to check on, turn, or shake foods. When you return the basket to the unit, the timer and heating will resume where they left off.
During cooking, the SHAKE light on the control panel will turn on, and the air fryer will
beep as a reminder to shake (or flip) food as necessary. (See Chart on p. 7 for more details on timing.) The light will turn off immediately when the basket is removed and will go off automatically after about 15 seconds if the basket is not pulled out. (If your food does not need to be shaken, flipped, or turned, simply ignore the warning.)
When the timer is done, the air fryer will turn off automatically. Remove the basket from the air fryer. Check food for doneness, then carefully transfer food to plates or a platter and serve. NOTE: On first use, the unit may emit a slight odor, which is normal and will dissipate with use.

AIR FRYING CHART

Use this handy chart to help you cook some of your favorite foods. Note that the times reflect a 5-minute preheat. If not preheating your air fryer, please add a few minutes to the cook time. The quantities suggested below allow ample room for air flow but can be adjusted

AIR FRYER COOKING TIPS

Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes before cooking. While not necessary, preheating the unit will cook foods faster and promote crisp results. If the unit is cold, add a few minutes to your expected cooking time. CAUTION: Be careful when adding food after preheating as the inside of the fryer will be hot.
For a crisp exterior, oil foods lightly. Some foods, especially if fresh, benefit from being tossed with a little oil in a separate bowl before frying. However, high-fat foods, like a well-marbled steak, or prepared foods usually require no additional oil.
Avoid wet batters. Loose batters, such as those used for deep frying, do not work in air fryers, as the batter simply slides off. Adapt such recipes to give foods a thicker coating, preferably including breadcrumbs to help the coating adhere.
Use medium-high to high heat for most cooking. Most foods air fry best between 325°F and 400°F. For gentler cooking and reheating, use a lower temperature to avoid overcooking.
Don’t overcrowd the basket. Too much food, especially if tightly packed, can inhibit browning and crisping. A better bet: Fry food in batches. Shake the basket during cooking for even cooking. A good shake is especially beneficial for smaller items like french fries, onion rings, and chicken wings. For large or more fragile foods, consider gently tossing or flipping for even results. Check on foods early. Check foods on the earlier side of cooking time; you can always slide the basket back in to continue cooking.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Why is there white smoke coming from my unit?
White smoke can be a sign that there’s too much fat in the fryer. Avoid cooking very fatty foods, such as sausages, in the air fryer, and be sure the basket, the rack, and the interior of the air fryer are clean before cooking.
Why has my food cooked unevenly?
Two culprits are likely: overcrowding and not shaking. Fill the air fryer basket loosely with food to let air circulate, and shake, toss, or flip foods at least once during cooking for more even results.
Why isn’t my food crispy?
Though you can air fry with no added oil, coating foods very lightly with oil (usually just ½ teaspoon per batch for most recipes) helps guarantee crisp results. Preheating the air fryer also helps.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The nonstick coating on the basket and rack makes the air fryer easy to clean by following the steps below.

Unplug the unit and let it cool completely before cleaning. (For faster cooling, take the hot basket out of the unit.)
To remove the cooled rack from the basket, pinch the center grip bar at the bottom of the basket, then pull the rack straight up and out of the basket.
WARNING: Do not lift the rack out of the basket when hot, or injury can occur.
Wash the basket and rack with warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry well with a towel for best results. The 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, or you could damage the finishes.

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Chefman RJ38-SQPF-5T 5-Quart Digital Air Fryer User Manual