Owner’s Manual Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only MODELS: HF-8096LCD (5 qt.) - HF-1096LCD (7 qt.) When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Do not use the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus™ until you have read this manual thoroughly. Visit TristarCares.com for tutorial videos, product details, and more.
PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus BEFORE YOU BEGIN The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus will provide you many years of delicious family meals and memories around the dinner table. But before you begin, it's very important that you read this entire manual, making certain that you are totally familiar with this appliance's operation and precautions.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 Parts & Accessories 6 Unit Specifications 7 Using the Control Panel 8 Instructions for Use 10 General Cooking Guidelines 12 Troubleshooting 13 Frequently Asked Questions 14 60-Day Guarantee 15 5-, 7-Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer Plus™ 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! When using electrical appliances, always follow these basic safety precautions. 1. READ AND FOLLOW all instructions carefully. 2. NEVER immerse the Main Unit Housing, which contains electrical components and heating elements, in water. Do not rinse under the tap. 3.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 26. THE UNIT’S OUTER SURFACES may become hot during use.The Basket and Fry Tray will be hot. Wear oven mitts when handling hot components or touching hot surfaces. 28. DO NOT place your PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer on a hot cooktop because it could cause a fire or damage the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer, your cooktop, and your home. 27.
Parts & Accessories 1. FRY TRAY 2. BASKET 3. HANDLE 1 4. MAIN UNIT HOUSING 5. AIR INLET VENT 6. CONTROL PANEL 7. HOT AIR OUTLET VENT 8. POWER CABLE NOTE: Unpack all listed contents from the packaging. Contents vary by model. Please remove any clear or blue protective film on the components before use. 2 3 5 7 6 4 8 CAUTION: Unit may be hot. Be careful not to touch the Unit while in use. Keep the Unit away from other objects.
Unit Specifications 5 Qt. - HF-8096LCD 7 Qt. - HF-1096LCD Technical Specifications Model Number Supply Power Rated Power Capacity Temperature HF-8096LCD 120V ~60Hz 1500W 5 qt. 90° F–400° F HF-1096LCD 120V ~60Hz 1700W 7 qt.
Using The Control Panel 4 2 3 5 1 8 5-, 7-Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer Plus™
Using The Control Panel 1. Power Button Once the Basket and Fry Tray are properly placed in the Main Unit Housing, the Control Panel will be illuminated. Pressing the Power Button once will set the Unit to a default cooking temperature of 370° F and time of 15 minutes. Pressing the Power Button a second time will start the cooking process. Pressing the Power Button during the cooking cycle will turn the Unit off. 2. Cooking Presets Press the cooking preset buttons to choose from ten cooking presets.
Instructions for Use Before First Use 1. Remove all the packaging material. 2. Remove any stickers or labels from the Unit. 3. Before initial use, wipe the inside and outside of the Unit with a warm, moist cloth and mild detergent. Handwash all cooking accessories. 4. Before cooking food, preheat the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus for a few minutes to allow the Unit to burn off the manufacturer's protective coating of oil. Wipe the Unit with warm, soapy water and a washcloth after this burn-in cycle. 5.
Instructions for Use Shaking To ensure even cooking, some foods require shaking during the cooking process. Remove the Basket from the Unit. Gently shake the contents as needed and place them back in the Unit to continue cooking. 1. Place the Basket on a heat-resistant surface. 2. Shake the ingredients in the Basket. 3. Return the Basket to the Unit to finish cooking. CAUTION: The Basket will be hot. Wear an oven mitt during this procedure.
General Cooking Guidelines NOTE: Keep in mind that these settings are guidelines. Since ingredients differ in origin, size, shape, and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your ingredients.cooking results. FOOD ITEM QUANTITY SHAKE TEMP COOK TIME COMMENTS Adjustable Range (Increments) Thin Frozen Fries 1¼ cups YES 400° F 15–16 mins. (1 min.) - Thick Frozen Fries 1¼ cups YES 400° F 15–20 mins. (1 min.) - Homemade Fries 1¼ cups YES 400° F 10–16 mins. (1 min.) Add ½ tbsp.
Troubleshooting Symptom The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus does not work Food is not cooked Food is not fried evenly Basket will not slide into Unit properly White smoke coming from Unit French fries are not fried evenly Possible Cause Solution The Unit is not plugged in. Plug the Power Cable into a wall socket. You have not turned the Unit On by setting the preparation time and temperature. Press the Power Button. Select a time and temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions 1. Can I prepare foods other than fried dishes with my PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus? You can prepare a variety of dishes, including steaks, chops, burgers, and baked goods. See the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus Recipe Guide. 6. Can I check the food during the cooking process? You can remove the Basket at any time while cooking is in progress. During this time, you can shake the contents in the Basket if needed to ensure even cooking. 2.
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee If you decide that you don’t love this product, your Unit is covered by our 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee. You have 60 days from the day you receive your product to request a replacement product or refund of the purchase price minus processing and handling fees. To receive a refund or replacement, you must return the product to us at your expense. To return the product, call customer service at 1-973-287-5129 and request a return merchandise authorization number.
We are very proud of the design and quality of our PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer PlusTM. This product has been manufactured to the highest standards. Should you have any questions, our friendly customer service staff is here to help you. Visit us at www.TristarCares.com, email us at customerservice@tristarprodutcsinc.com, or call us at 973-287-5129 Distributed by: Tristar Products, Inc. Fairfield, NJ 07004 © 2019 Tristar Products, Inc.
