Use and Care Manual

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PRIOR TO USE: IMPORTANT:
- Place the unit on a stable, heat-proof surface and make sure it is not near the edge of the table or countertop.
- Make sure that the power cord is not touching any hot surface.
- Always have enough space around the unit, so there is enough for cover when removed from the unit.
- Make sure you’ve placed the cooking racks/mesh basket inside the glass bowl prior to pre-heating and/or cooking.
- Always have the oven mitts ready to remove the lid and cooked food.
-You may use any oven safe pans, plates, tin foil, etc. that can be used inside the conventional oven.
ASSEMBLY-PLACING FOOD IN UNIT:
1. Open the glass lid and place the cooking racks inside, use one or both racks, depending on the
amount of food. Refer to Suggested Cooking Times table (pp.10-13) and recipe book for more info.
2. Place food to be cooked directly on rack or Mesh Basket (included). This will allow the hot
air to circulate around the food to be able to cook it faster and more even. When air frying foods
like french fries, onion rings, chicken or fish, use the Mesh Basket. See Diagram on right. Place
the Mesh Basket either on top of the lower or higher cooking rack. Refer to Suggested Cooking
Times table (pp.10-13) and recipe book for more info.
NOTE: Although no oil is necessary to air fry food using this unit, you have an option to use a
Sprayer (included). Just fill it with your choice of oil. Then spray it lightly over the food prior to
cooking (1 to 3 sprays).
3. You can increase the capacity of your BIG BOSS™ Oil-Less Fryer when cooking large foods
such as a turkey (up to about 16 lb.). Your BIG BOSS™ Oil-Less Fryer comes with the Extender
Ring that you can place on top of the glass bowl.
4. Just place the flat part of the
extender ring over the glass bowl’s
lip. The extender has its own lip
that will create a perfect seal with
the unit’s lid. See Diagrams on right.
5. Close the lid. Do not lower the handle yet. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
SETTING THE TEMPERATURE:
6. Set the temperature knob to desired temperature by turning the knob clockwise. Refer to cooking
times/temperature guide for reference (pp. 10-13). NOTE: The cooking time depends on the size, weight and thickness of the
food to be cooked. Most meats have recommended cooking times, those times should be used as a guide as this unit
cooks faster than conventional ovens, so you may need to allow less time to cook the food.
USAGE-BASICS (Refer to p. 6 for Parts Identification)
EXTENDER RING
Top (with lip)
Bottom (flat)
SETTING THE TIMER:
7. Set the timer knob to desired time by turning the knob clockwise (from 0 to 60 minutes).
IMPORTANT: When turning the timer controls, DO NOT rotate the knob counterclockwise, as it may damage the timer. If
you have set the timer for longer than required, turn the unit off and wait for the timer to naturally countdown to the
desired time.
USAGE-BASICS (Refer to p. 6 for Parts Identification)
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8. Lower the handle until it snaps in, this will turn the unit ON. The handle MUST be flat
down in its stored position for the unit to operate.
IMPORTANT: The handle is a safety feature. To turn the unit off, bring the handle
to its upright position. Once the unit is ON, the halogen lamp and the fan will turn on.
The power (red) and heat (green) lights will illuminate. The halogen lamp along with heat
(green) light will keep cycling on & off to maintain the set temperature. It will go off when
the required heat setting has been reached.
9. If at any time you need to check on the food, simply lift the handle up to turn the unit
off. CAUTION: Before removing the glass lid always bring the handle to its upright
position. This will activate the safety feature and turn the unit off. The unit will be
very hot. If using extender ring, be extra careful as it will get very hot during cooking
process. It is strongly recommended to use oven mitts when removing the glass lid.
When done checking-lower the handle until it snaps in.
10. When the timer control reaches the OFF position, the unit will turn off automatically.
Remove the lid. Check to make sure the food is fully cooked.
NOTE: To ensure the food is cooked, use a cooking thermometer or pierce the food with
a fork to check for uncooked juices on meats and poultry. When cooking vegetables, check
for desired tenderness. Moisture may build up inside the unit when cooked food is not
removed soon after timer has gone off. The steam/moisture build-up can be avoided by
removing the food as soon as it is cooked.
11. Use the tongs provided to lift out the hot cooking racks with food. See Diagram on right.
HANDLE IS DOWN
UNIT IS READY TO OPERATE
SPRAYER
MESH BASKET
TURNING UNIT ON/OFF: