DASH Tasti-Crisp DCAF200 Electric Air Fryer Oven User Manual

DASH Tasti-Crisp DCAF200 Electric Air Fryer Oven

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL.

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

• Read all instructions.
• Remove all bags and packaging from the appliance before use.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors or for commercial purposes.
• Never leave appliances unattended when in use.
• Only use the appliance on a stable, dry surface.
• Make sure the appliance is cleaned thoroughly before using it.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cords or plugs, or appliances in water or other liquids.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use. For household use only. Do not use outdoors.
• 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.
• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord, damaged plug, after the appliance malfunctions, is dropped, or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• For maintenance excluding cleaning, please contact StoreBound directly at 1-800-898-6970 from 7 AM-7 PM PT Monday-Friday or by email at support@bydash.com.
• Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas burner, hot electric burner or in a heated oven. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Refrain from using attachments that are not recommended by the appliance manufacturer, as this may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
• Do not let the cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edges of tables or counters.

PARTS & FEATURES

Using Your Digital Tasti-Crisp™ Air Fryer

BEFORE USING YOUR AIR FRYER

• Remove all packaging materials.
• Check that the Air Fryer has no visible damage and that no parts are missing.
• Before using the appliance for the first time or before using it after prolonged storage, wash and dry the appliance and any accompanying accessories. See “Cleaning & Maintenance” for instructions.

1. Place the appliance on a stable, flat, heat-resistant surface. Plug the Air Fryer into a wall socket.
2. Remove the Crisper Drawer from the Air Fryer (photo A), and make sure that the Crisper Tray is inserted into the Crisper Drawer (photo B). Place food in the Crisper Drawer on the Crisper Tray.
3. NOTE: There is no need to add any oil as the appliance works with hot air, although foods can be tossed in a small amount of oil for crispier results.
4. After adding food, slide the Crisper Drawer back inside the Air Fryer (photo C).
5. Use the Temperature Dial to set the desired temperature. Refer to the Temperature & Time Charts on pages 16-17 for suggested settings (photo D).
6. Set the Timer Dial to your desired time. The Air Fryer will automatically begin air frying, and the Timer Dial will start counting down (photo E).
7. For even results, some foods require shaking halfway through the preparation time. See the Temperature & Time Chart for recommendations. To do this, simply, remove the Crisper Drawer from the appliance and shake it gently from side to side (photo F).
8. When the Air Fryer is done cooking, a chime will sound.
9. Pull the Crisper Drawer out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface. Caution: The Crisper Drawer and Crisper Tray will be hot. Only touch the Crisper Drawer by the Crisper Drawer Handle. Check if the food is done. If the food is not ready, slide the Crisper Drawer back into the appliance and set the Timer Dial for a few extra minutes.
10. Empty the Crisper Drawer into a bowl or onto a plate. To remove large or greasy items, lift them out of the Crisper Drawer with a pair of tongs. Excess oil from any foods will be collected at the bottom of the Crisper Drawer. Allow the appliance to cool before disposing of any excess oil (photo G).
11. For even results, some foods require shaking halfway through the preparation time. See the Temperature & Time Chart for recommendations. To do this, simply remove the Crisper Drawer from the appliance and shake it gently from side to side.
12. Air frying smaller items or fewer items will require a shorter cooking time than larger items or more items.
13. Shaking items halfway through the cooking time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried foods.
14. Avoid preparing extremely greasy items, such as sausages, in the Air Fryer. • Use a baking pan in the Crisper Drawer to bake a cake or quiche or to fry fragile or filled items.

Tips & Tricks

USING PRESETS

• To use presets 1, 2, and 3 on the Air Fryer, first choose your time and temperature. Then, press and HOLD the Preset button for about 3 seconds. When you hear a beep, that means the preset was saved.
• To cook using a preset, simply press the Preset button, then press Start. The Air Fryer will begin cooking right away.
• To change a preset, set the Time and Temperature you wish, and then press and hold the chosen Preset Button to override.
• Air frying smaller items or fewer items will require a shorter cooking time than larger items or more items.
• Shaking items halfway through the cooking time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried foods.
• Avoid preparing extremely greasy items, such as sausages, in the Air Fryer.
• Use a baking pan in the Crisper Drawer to bake a cake or quiche or to fry fragile or filled items.

TEMPERATURE & TIME CHARTS

Please keep in mind that these temperatures and times are guidelines, not exact specifications. Actual cooking times vary depending on the size, shape, and amount of food. When air frying a new item, always make sure food is cooked properly before consumption. According to the USDA, the safe internal temperature is 165°F for poultry and 160°F for beef. If food is not cooked properly using these guidelines, add a few minutes to the Air Fryer and cook food longer.

Chef Tip: The Air Fryer can also be used to reheat foods. To reheat food, set the temperature to 300°F for up to 10 minutes.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

• Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down completely. Removing the Crisper Drawer allows the Air Fryer to cool down quicker.
• Thoroughly clean the appliance after every use.
• Do not clean the Crisper Tray, Crisper Drawer, or the inside of the appliance with metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials, as they may damage the non-stick coating.
• Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist, soft cloth.
• The Crisper Tray and Crisper Drawer are dishwasher-safe.
• Alternatively, the Crisper Tray and Crisper Drawer can be cleaned with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
• Clean the heating element with a soft cleaning brush to remove any food residue.
• Make sure the appliance has cooled down completely before cleaning the heating element.
• Make sure that the appliance is unplugged and all parts are clean and dry before storing.

Chef Tip! If the Crisper Drawer or the Crisper Tray is dirty, remove it from the Air Fryer and fill the Crisper Drawer with hot water and dish soap. Then, put the Crisper Tray in the Crisper Drawer and let them soak for about 10 minutes to release any food that has become stuck.

Troubleshooting

RECIPE GUIDE

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

Ingredients

• 3 cups cauliflower florets, cut into ½ pieces
• ½ tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tosp grapeseed or vegetable oil
• Pinch of salt

For Buffalo Sauce:

• 1 tosp unsalted butter
• ¼ hot sauce
• ½ tbsp honey
• ½ clove garlic, minced
• Serve with blue cheese dressing or another dip

Directions

Temperature: 360°F Time: 15 minutes

1. Toss the florets with the oil and ½ tbsp of cornstarch.
2. Air fry at 360°F for 15 minutes.
3. While the cauliflower is cooking, add all the hot sauce ingredients to a small pot over medium heat. Whisk to mix in the butter and reduce to heat to low.
4. Toss the florets with the hot sauce mixture and sprinkle with salt.

French Fries

Ingredients

• ½ large Russet potato, washed and dried
• ½ tbsp grape seed or vegetable oil
• Pinch of salt

Directions

Temperature: 320°F Time: 15 minutes 

1. Cut the potato lengthwise into ¼ inch slices. Lay the slices flat and cut lengthwise again into ¼ inch pieces (think fast food style French fry size). Lay potato pieces on a paper towel and roll them around to dry off any excess moisture.
2. Toss the potato pieces in a bowl with the oil. Lay oiled pieces in the basket. Make sure they do not stick together. They can be lavered as long as air can get through.
3. Air fry the potatoes for 15 minutes. Salt immediately when done.

MAC ‘N CHEESE BALLS

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 tsp all-purpose flour
• 11/3 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
• 2 cups Monterey Jack, shredded
• 2 tsp sea or kosher salt
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp granulated garlic
• ¼ black pepper, ground
• 4 dashes hot sauce
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 4 tbsp grape seed or
• vegetable oil

Directions

Temperature: 360°F Time: 12 minutes

1. Add butter to a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
2. When melted, whisk in the flour. Whisk for one minute. Pour in the heavy cream and whisk to mix. When cream is hot, whisk in 1 ½ cups of the cheddar and 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack in increments until le cheese is melted. Whisk in the salt, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, black pepper, and hot sauce to combine.
3. Pour in the pasta and, with a rubber spatula, mix to combine. Remove from heat and fold in the remaining shredded cheese and chopped parsley. Transfer pasta mix onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and cool in the fridge for a half hour. Mix the panko with oil and coat the crumbs well with the oil.
4. Form roughly a 2-inch ball with a scoop or by hand. Dredge the balls in flour and shake off excess. Dip the mac & cheese balls in beaten eggs and then in the panko. Arrange 8 balls into the basket, 7 in a circle and one in the middle. Air fry for 12 minutes. Air fry in batches.

Onion Rings

Ingredients

• ½ large Vidalia onion, peeled, ends cut off, and sliced into roughly ½ inch rings
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 ½ tbsp grapeseed or vegetable oil
• ½ tsp sea or kosher salt

Directions

Temperature: 285°F Time: 10 minutes

1. Mix the panko with the oil and salt to coat the crumbs well with the oil. Dredge onion rings in flour and shake off excess.
2. Dip the rings into the egg and then into the panko mixture. Manually press and squeeze the crumbs onto the onion rings to get them to stick.
3. Place rings into the basket in two layers, about 2 on the bottom and 2 on top, depending on ring size and fry for 10 minutes.
4. Serve with sauces and condiments, if desired.

Sriracha Chicken WIngs

Ingredients

• 5 chicken wing pieces, mixture of flats and drumettes
• ½ tbsp grape seed or vegetable oil
• ½ tsp sea or kosher salt
• ⅛ cup sriracha
• ½ tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• ¾ tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp scallion greens, thinly sliced

Directions

Temperature: 360°F Time: 25 minutes

1. Pat dry excess moisture on the wings with paper towel, toss the dried wings with the oil and salt.
2. Place just the drumettes in the basket of the Air Fryer and set the timer for 25 minutes. Cook for 5 minutes, and then add the wing flats in a single layer in the basket. Cook for the remaining 20 minutes.
3. While the chicken is cooking, add the sriracha, soy, butter, and honey in a small pot over low heat. Whisk the ingredients together until the honey has dissolved and the butter has melted, and reduce heat to low to keep warm.
4. Toss the wings in a bowl with the glaze, garnish with sliced scallions, and serve immediately.

Easy Donut

Ingredients

• 1 can of biscuit dough
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 4 tbsp dark brown sugar
• ½ tsp sea or kosher salt

Directions

Temperature: 320°F Time: 5 minutes

1. Combine sugar, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
2. Remove the dough from the can (do not flatten) and use a 1-inch ring cutter to cut a hole in the center of each biscuit.
3. Arrange 3 pieces of dough in the basket at a time and air fry for 5 minutes.
4. As each round of donuts comes out, use a pastry brush to paint butter on the entire surface of each donut. Coat each buttered donut in the sugar mix. Shake off excess and serve warm.

Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 4 pieces biscuit dough (can be store-bought)
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• For Cream Cheese Icing Glaze:
• ¼ cup cream cheese
• 2 tbsp milk, warm
• ¼ cup powdered sugar

Directions

Temperature: 350°F Time: 10 minutes

1. Roll the biscuit dough pieces out into long ovals with a rolling pin. Toss together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Dust both sides of the dough ovals with the cinnamon sugar mix.
2. Roll the ovals up into long cylinders. Slice the cylinders into 1” thick rolls.
3. Place the rolls into the Air Fryer and air fry in batches at 350ºF for 10 minutes each until well-browned on top and the centers are cooked through.
4. Soften the cream cheese in a microwave for 30 seconds. Combine the milk with powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Add the cream cheese and continue to whisk until combined. Top cinnamon rolls with cream cheese glaze, if desired.

Baja Fish Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb fish of your choice, sliced into long strips, about 1 inch wide
• 2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 4 tbsp grape seed or vegetable oil
• 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 ½ tsp sea or kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 6-8 (8”) corn tortillas
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
• 1 avocado, sliced thin
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, sliced thin (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)

Directions

Temperature: 400°F Time: 13-16

1. Mix the panko with oil. Rub by hand to coat the oil onto the panko. Add the salt, cumin, and black pepper and mix into the panko. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400°F.
2. Season the fish with salt and pepper, dredge in the flour and shake off excess. Dip the fish into the egg and then into the seasoned panko. Press the crumbs onto the fish to help them stick.
3. In a small sauté pan over medium heat, add oil and sauté the onions and peppers with a pinch of salt. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
4. Lay fish in the basket in one layer and air fry for 6-8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. Air fry in batches.
5. Place the tortillas on the oven rack and bake for 5 minutes while the fish is cooking. Assemble tacos with fish and accompaniments.

Customer Support

Dash values quality and workmanship and stands behind this product with our Feel Good Guarantee™. To learn more about our commitment to quality, visit bydash.com/feelgood.

Our customer support teams in the US and Canada are at your service Monday – Friday during the times below.
Contact us at 1 (800) 898-6970 or support@bydash.com

Hey Hawaii! You can reach our customer service team from 5 AM to 5 PM.
And also, Alaska, feel free to reach out from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Warranty

STOREBOUND, LLC – 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your StoreBound product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase when utilized for normal and intended household use. Should any defect covered by the terms of the limited warranty be discovered within one (1) year, StoreBound, LLC will repair or replace the defective part.

To process a warranty claim, contact Customer Support at 1-800-898-6970 for further assistance and instruction. A Customer Support agent will assist you by troubleshooting
minor problems. If troubleshooting fails to fix the problem, a return authorization will be issued. Proof of purchase indicating the date and place of purchase is required and should accompany the return.

You must also include your full name, shipping address, and telephone number. We are unable to ship returns to a PO box. StoreBound will not be responsible for delays or unprocessed claims resulting from a purchaser’s failure to provide any or all of the necessary information. Freight costs must be prepaid by the purchaser.
Send all inquiries to support@bydash.com. There are no express warranties except as listed above.

REPAIRS

DANGER! Risk of electric shock! The Digital Tasti-CrispTM Air Fryer is an electrical appliance. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself under any circumstances.
Contact Customer Support regarding repairs to the appliance.

PLEASE NOTE:
Your Digital Tasti-CrispTM Air Fryer is not dishwasher-safe.

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