Chefman RJ38-SQPF-8T TurboFry XL 8-Qt Touch Air Fryer User Manual

Chefman RJ38-SQPF-8T TurboFry XL 8-Qt Touch Air Fryer

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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 the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow it 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 for examination, repair, or adjustment.
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 the appliance 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.

FEATURES

Control Panel
Probe Jack (not pictured)
Basket Rack
Center Pinch Grip
Basket
Basket Window
Stay-Cool Handle
Probe Thermometer
Probe Cord Winding Wheel

CONTROL PANEL

A. Timed Cooking Preset Buttons Available during Timed Cooking only.
B. Probe Cooking Preset Buttons Available during Probe Cooking only.
C. Temperature/Time LED Display
D. Mute Light Illuminates when sound is muted.
E. COOK/LIVE/TARGET Lights
Illuminate in Probe Cooking mode to indicate whether the temperature display is showing unit temperature, current internal temperature, or target internal temperature.
F. TIME/TEMP Button
Available during Timed Cooking only. Press to set time and temperature when cooking by time (to change between ˚F and ˚C, press and hold in standby mode).
G. TEMP Button Available during Probe Cooking only. Use to set unit temperature when probe cooking.
H. PROBE Button Available during Probe Cooking only. Use to enter target internal temperature when cooking in probe mode.
I. SHAKE/FLIP Lights Illuminate when it is time to shake or flip your food.
J. READY Light Illuminates when your food is ready.
K. REST Light Illuminates in Probe Cooking mode when food is 5˚F (2˚C) below the target internal temperature.
L. HI-FRY Button Press to raise cooking temperature to 450˚F (235˚C) for 2 minutes.
M. +2 MIN Button Press to add 2 minutes to an existing cooking cycle.
N. START/STOP Button Press to start or stop cooking in the unit.
O. Circular Progress Bar Segments progressively illuminate during cooking.

PRESET FUNCTION CHART

There are two types of preset buttons on the air fryer: timed presets for cooking veggies, bacon, and popular frozen foods for a certain length of time, and probe presets for cooking meat, chicken, and fish to their ideal internal temperature with the included probe. For suggested cooking times and temps of even more foods, see the chart beginning on p. 19.

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, basket rack, and probe with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

PREPARE TO COOK

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. As an alternative to cooking your food for a specified time, you can use the included probe thermometer, which stays in your food through the entire cooking cycle, constantly monitoring the food’s internal temperature until it reaches the set target.

Place the air fryer on a hard, flat surface with at least 6 inches of clearance on the top and in the back for proper airflow. CAUTION: Never place the unit on a stovetop, even if the stove is off, as that creates a fire risk.
Plug the air fryer in. The control panel will illuminate, and a default temperature of 400˚F and a time of 15 minutes 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.)

TO COOK BY TIME

Program the unit. Slide the basket with the food in it into the air fryer. Press the TIME/TEMP button until the temperature displays and then or set your cooking temperature. Press the button again until the timer displays and then to set the cooking time. Alternatively, press one of the timed-cooking preset buttons (BACON, NUGGETS, VEGGIES, FRIES, or custom FAVORITE—see p. 18 for more detail on favorites).
Shake foods if necessary. 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. The light will turn off immediately when the basket is removed and will go off automatically after 1 minute if the basket is not pulled out. (If your food does not need to be shaken or flipped, simply ignore the alert.)
When the timer is done, the air fryer will turn off automatically, and the READY will illuminate in green. Remove the basket from the air fryer. Check food for doneness, then carefully transfer food to plates or a platter and serve.

TO COOK BY PROBE

With the probe inserted into the food in the basket, slide the basket into the unit. Plug the other end of the thermometer into the thermometer jack on the unit.
Program the unit: Press the TEMP button (it will illuminate in blue), then set the cooking temperature by pressing the or buttons. Next, set the target temperature by pressing the PROBE button (it will turn blue), then or. Alternatively, choose one of the probe cook preset buttons (CHICKEN, MEAT, or FISH), which automatically sets the internal target temperature. If you’re using the MEAT preset, you can select your preferred doneness—rare, medium-rare, medium, medium-well or well—by repeatedly pressing the MEAT button to toggle through the choices. (See chart on
p. 12 for the target temperatures of these presets).

AIR FRYER COOKING CHART

AIR FRYING TIPS

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 350°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 larger or more fragile foods, like fish fillets, gently turn or flip for even results.
Check on foods early. When cooking by time, check foods on the earlier side of cooking time; you can always slide the basket back in to continue cooking.

TROUBLESHOOTING

In probe mode, why does the unit sometimes stop cooking before it reaches my target temperature?
Most foods experience “carryover cooking” after being pulled from the heat source, where the temperature continues to rise a few more degrees. On items like steaks, just a few degrees can mean the difference between under and overcooking. So to account for this, the Meat preset is designed to stop active cooking when it’s 5˚F (2˚C) below the target temperature. The unit then enters a rest phase to let the food come to the final target off the heat. For best results, pull out the air fryer basket during the rest phase, but leave the probe in the food until it reaches the target.
When cooking with the probe, why is my meat undercooked even after the rest phase?
Inserting the probe correctly is critically important for getting accurate readings. You want the tip of the probe to be at the center of the thickest part of the meat, but not touching any bone. See the drawings on p. 14 for examples of proper probe placement.
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

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Unplug the unit, unplug the thermometer from its jack (if used), and let the unit 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, rack, and thermometer probe with warm, soapy water, rinse, and dry well. The basket and rack are also top-rack dishwasher safe. Do not use window cleaner on the window.
When dry, insert the probe in its slot on the winding wheel and wind the cord around the wheel to prevent kinks. Store the probe and winding wheel inside the unit.
Wipe down the outside and the inside of the unit with a damp cloth as needed. Do not let liquid get into the thermometer jack. Do not put the unit in the dishwasher or submerge it in water or any other liquid.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, or you could damage the finishes.

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Chefman RJ38-SQPF-8T TurboFry XL 8-Qt Touch Air Fryer User Manual