Owner Manual

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USAGE-DEHYDRATING FOOD/ PRE-HEATING / THAWING
DEHYDRATING YOUR FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND HERBS
1. Wash the fruit or vegetables you are using and dry them. Peel the skin, if you prefer.
2. Using a sharp knife, make slices about 1/16th of an inch. If using soft fruits like bananas or any other soft fruit, briefly place it in
the freezer so it can harden. That will make the slicing much easier.
3. Place fruit slices in a lemon juice solution of 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup lemon juice for 10 minutes. When soaking banana slices,
soak only for 5 minutes. Do not soak vegetables.
4. Place the high cooking rack in first, then place the Mesh Basket over it.
5. Place the slices close together (but not touching) in one layer. Do not stack one on top of the other.
6. Close the lid. Do not lower the handle yet.
7. Set the temperature knob to THAW/WASH and the timer knob to 60 minutes (for fruits). Refer to individual cooking times on p.13.
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.
9. It is recommended to check on the food every 15 minutes or so. Simply lift the handle up to turn the unit off. When done
checking-lower the handle until it snaps in.
10. Most fruit will be pliable or leathery when done (you can bend it and it won’t break). To check - tear a piece of dried fruit in half
and if no moisture beads up on the inside and there is no stickiness on the outside, it’s done.
THAWING
Although you can cook from frozen using this unit, we offer you an option to thaw frozen foods. This way it is done in most efficient way
without changing the quality or texture of the food.
PRE-HEATING
NOTE: Make sure to insert the trays/mesh basket inside the unit prior to pre-heating. If pre-heating is required, set the required
temperature using the temperature dial. Set the time controls to 10 minutes. Once the temperature has been reached, the Halogen
light will turn off. Now you can open the lid and place the food inside.
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.
Follow the usage directions on pp. 7-9 for complete instructions.
NOTE: Although no oil is necessary to air fry or stir 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.
NOTE: Refer to our Recipe Book (included) on how to prepare additional foods.
AIR FRYING SUGGESTED COOKING TIMES
10
TYPE OF FOOD NOTES
COOKING
TEMP.
RACK
HEIGHT
AIR FRYING
STIR FRY
AIR FRYING and STIR FRY
COOK TIME
(from frozen)
COOK TIME
(from fresh)
450°F
HIGH
12 min
French Fries
15 min
Mesh Basket; arrange in single layer
450°F
HIGH
10 min
Fish, breaded
N/A
Mesh Basket; arrange in single layer
450°F
HIGH
7 min 10 min
Onion Rings
Mesh Basket; arrange in single layer
450°F
LOW
15 min N/A
Potato Chips
Mesh Basket; arrange in single layer
375°F
LOW
30 min N/A
Chicken Stir Fry
Cook in glass bowl, remove all racks
& mesh basket
Mesh Basket; arrange in single layer
450°F
HIGH
10 min
Chicken Cutlets, boneless,
breaded (4)
N/A
Mesh Basket; arrange in single layer
375°F
LOW
30 min
Chicken Pieces, bone in,
breaded (6)
N/A
IMPORTANT: REFER TO THE BELOW COOKING TIMES AS A GUIDE ONLY. TIME MAY VARY ACCORDING
TO THE WEIGHT, SIZE AND THICKNESS OF THE FOOD - ADJUST TO YOUR PREFERENCE.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO REFER TO THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE GUIDE ON PAGE 14.