Insignia NS-AF5MSS2 5 Qt Mechanical Control Air Fryer
Package contents
- Air fryer
- User Guide
Product overview
Before using your fryer for the first time
- Remove all packaging material, stickers, and labels from your air fryer.
- Clean the basket and pan with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
- Wipe the inside and outside of your fryer with a moist cloth.
Using your air fryer
- Place your air fryer on a level, heat-resistant surface and plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
- Pull the pan out of your air fryer, place your food in the basket, then replace
the pan.
- Turn the temperature knob to set the temperature from 180 to 400°F (82.2 to 204.4°C).
- Turn the timer knob to set the cook time (from 0 to 60 minutes) and start heating. The power and heat indicators light, and the timer starts counting down from the set cook time.
- If you are cooking a large amount of food, remove the pan and shake its contents halfway through the cooking time. Your air fryer continues heating when replacing the pan (the timer does not stop counting down).
- When your air fryer beeps, the cook time is finished. Pull the pan out of your air fryer and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
- Make sure that your food is done. If it’s not finished, slide the pan back into your air fryer, then set the timer for a few extra minutes.
- Empty your food into a bowl or onto a plate. DO NOT turn the pan upside down as excess oil collects on the bottom.
- To remove small food, press the basket release button and lift the basket out of the pan.
- To remove large or fragile food, use a pair of tongs to lift the ingredients out of the basket.
Preparing your food
Food preparation temperatures and times
Because ingredients differ in origin, size, shape, and brand, you may need to adjust the cook times and temperatures in this table to suit your food.
| FOOD | TEMP. | TIME | AMOUNT | NOTES |
| Potatoes & fries | ||||
| Thin frozen fries | 390°F (199°C) | 9-16 min. | 11-25 oz. (300-700 g) | Shake halfway |
| Thick frozen fries | 390°F (199°C) | 11-20 min. | 11-25 oz. (300-700 g) | Shake halfway |
| Homemade fries (8×8 mm) | 390°F (199°C) | 16-20 min. | 11-28 oz. (300-800 g) | Shake halfway |
| Homemade potato wedges | 355°F (179°C) | 18-22 min. | 11-28 oz. (300-800 g) | Shake halfway |
| Homemade potato cubes | 355°F (179°C) | 12-18 min. | 9 oz. (250 g) | Shake halfway |
| Rosti | 355°F (179°C) | 15-18 min. | 18 oz. (500 g) | Shake halfway |
| Potato gratin | 390°F (199°C) | 15-18 min. | 18 oz. (500 g) | Shake halfway |
| Meat & poultry | ||||
| Steak | 360°F (182°C) | 8-12 min. | 6-18 oz. (100-500 g) | |
| Pork chops | 360°F (182°C) | 10-14 min. | 6-18 oz. (100-500 g) | |
| Hamburger | 360°F (182°C) | 7-14 min. | 6-18 oz. (100-500 g) | |
| Sausage roll | 390°F (199°C) | 13-15 min. | 6-18 oz. (100-500 g) | |
| Drumsticks | 360°F (182°C) | 18-22 min. | 6-18 oz. (100-500 g) | |
| Chicken breast | 360°F (182°C) | 10-15 min. | 6-18 oz. (100-500 g) | |
| Bacon | 400°F (204°C) | 6-10 min. | 11 oz. (300 g) | |
| Fish | 360°F (182°C) | 10-14 min. | 18-28 oz. (500-800 g) | |
| Snacks | ||||
| Spring rolls | 390°F (199°C) | 8-10 min. | 4-14 oz. (100-400 g) | Shake halfway |
| Frozen chicken nuggets | 390°F (199°C) | 6-10 min. | 6-18 oz. (100-500 g) | Shake halfway |
| Frozen fish fingers | 390°F (199°C) | 6-10 min. | 4-14 oz. (100-400 g) | |
| Frozen cheese curds | 355°F (179°C) | 8-10 min. | 4-14 oz. (100-400 g) | |
| Stuffed vegetables | 320°F (150°C) | 10 min. | 4-14 oz. (100-400 g) | |
| Baking | ||||
| Cake | 320°F (150°C) | 20-25 min. | 11 oz. (300 g) | |
| Quiche | 355°F (179°C) | 20-22 min. | 14 oz. (400 g) | |
| Muffins | 390°F (199°C) | 15-18 min. | 11 oz. (300 g) | |
| Sweet snacks | 320°F (150°C) | 20 min. | 14 oz. (400 g) | |
| Bread | 360°F (182°C) | 15-18 min. | 11-18 oz. (300-500 g) | |
Removing the basket
- Pull your air fryer’s handle out to slide the pan out.
- Set the pan on a countertop.
- Slide the release button cover forward to expose the red release button.
- Press the release button and lift the basket out of the pan.
- To replace the basket, place it in the pan and press down until the basket locks into place, then slide the safety tab back over the release button.
Cleaning your air fryer
Clean your air fryer after every use.
- Unplug your air fryer from the wall outlet and wait for it to cool.
- Wipe the outside of your air fryer with a moist cloth.
- Clean the pan and the basket with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge. Use a degreasing liquid to remove any remaining residue.
- Clean the inside of your air fryer with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.
- Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.
Storing your air fryer
- Unplug your air fryer and let it cool down.
- Make sure that all parts are clean and dry.
- Put your air fryer in a clean and dry place.
Note: Do not use abrasive cleaning materials to clean the pan and basket because they may damage the nonstick coating.
Troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|
Your air fryer doesn’t work. | Your fryer isn’t plugged in. | Plug the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. |
| You haven’t set the timer. | Turn the timer knob to the required preparation time to turn on your fryer. | |
| The pan isn’t put into your fryer correctly. | Slide the pan into your fryer correctly. | |
| You smell a burnt food odor when you turn on your fryer for the first time. |
Manufacturing residue is in your fryer. | Before using your fryer for the first time, we recommend that you heat it for five minutes to eliminate any manufacturing residue that may remain after shipping. |
|
The food fried in your air fryer isn’t done. | There’s too much food in your air fryer. | Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly. |
| The set temperature is too low. | Increase your air fryer’s temperature. | |
| The preparation time is too short. | Cook your food longer. | |
| The ingredients are fried unevenly in your air fryer. | Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. | Shake foods that lie on top of or across each other (such as fries) halfway through the preparation time. |
| Fried snacks aren’t crispy when they come out of your air fryer. | You used a type of snack meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer. | Use oven snacks. |
| I can’t slide the pan into my fryer correctly. | There’s too much food in the basket. | Do not fill the basket beyond the MAX indication. |
| The basket isn’t placed in the pan correctly. | Push the basket down into the pan until you hear a click. |
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|
White smoke comes out of your air fryer. |
You’re preparing greasy ingredients. | When you fry greasy ingredients in your air fryer, a large amount of oil leaks into the pan. The oil produces white smoke, and the pan may heat more than usual. This does not affect your fryer or the result. |
| The pan still has grease residue from a previous use. | White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the pan. Make sure that you clean the pan correctly after each use. | |
| Fresh fries are fried unevenly in your air fryer. | You didn’t use the right potato type. | Use fresh potatoes to make sure that they stay firm during frying. |
| You didn’t rinse the fries correctly before you fried them. | Rinse the fries correctly to remove starch from the outside of the sticks. | |
| Fresh fries aren’t crispy when they come out of your air fryer. | The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of water in the fries. | Make sure that you dry the potato sticks correctly. |
| Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier result. |
Specifications
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 12.8 × 14.8 × 12.4 in. (32.6 × 37.7 × 31.4 cm) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs. (6 kg) |
| Power requirements | 1700W |
| Current | 120V, 60Hz |
| Cooking temperature | 180 ~ 400°F (82.2 ~ 204.4°C) |
| Cord length | 3.3 ft. (1.0 m) |
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