Multifunction
Electric Air Fryer
User Guide
IVAFT5218B
Thank you for purchasing the Ivation Multifunction Electric Air Fryer. This User Guide is intended to provide you with guidelines
to ensure that operation of this product is safe and does not pose risk to the user. Any use that does not conform to the guidelines
described in this User Guide may void the limited warranty.
Please read all directions before using the product and retain this guide for reference. This product is intended for household
use only.
This product is covered by a limited one-year warranty. Coverage is subject to limits and exclusions. See warranty for details.
The Ivation Multifunction Electric Air Fryer lets you prepare your favorite foods with little or no oil. Using a rapid hot air circulation
system, the fryer cooks foods to perfection at the precise temperature.
Features
• 1800W cooking power
• LED display and easy touch control panel
• 7 pre-set cooking modes: chips, chicken, steak, shrimp, meat, cake, and fish
• Customizable time and temperature settings
• Rapid hot air circulation system
• Large 5.5 qt. (5.2L) non-stick food basket
• Precise temperature range control 180°F to 390°F (82°C to 199°C)
• Built-in timer with auto shutoff
• Dual-circuit overheat protection
• Dishwasher-safe pan and basket
Contents
Air fryer unit
Fry basket
Pan
AC power cord
User guide with recipes
Safety Precautions
• Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, heat resistant surface.
• Keep unit clear of any combustible materials.
• Keep hands and face away from the steam outlet.
• Do not place unit within 6 inches of a wall, furnishings, other appliances, or other obstructions. The air fryer requires
uninterrupted air circulation.
• Keep both the air inlet and outlets free from obstructions while the appliance is in use.
• Keep all ingredients in the basket to prevent any contact with heating elements.
• Do not fill the entire pan with oil as it is a fire hazard.
• Do not touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating. Doing so may cause severe burns.
• The pan gets very hot; use caution when removing it.
• This appliance is designed for household use only. It is not suitable for non-residential uses such as commercial kitchens.
• Use only electrical connections which are grounded.
• To avoid electric shock, fire or other accidents, plug the unit into a properly rated AC outlet (127/220).
• Never use the appliance when any part of the unit or the plug is damaged.
• The appliance needs approximately 30 minutes to cool down before it is safe to handle for cleaning or storage.
• Never immerse the unit in water or rinse under the tap; this will damage the electrical and heating components.
• Keep your air fryer away from liquids to prevent electric shock or short-circuit.
• Do not damage, alter, pull or twist the power cord. Risk of electric shock, fire and other hazards. Do not plug or unplug the
appliance if your hands are wet.
• Keep the plug clean.
• Keep this appliance away from children.
• Do not use with any external timer or separate remote-control system.
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Parts
1. Fry basket
2. Protective cover
3. Push-release button
4. Handle
5. Pan
6. Housing
7. A i r inle t
8. Control panel
9. Temperature increase button
10. Temperature decrease button
11. ON/OFF button
12. Time increase button
13. Mode selection button
14. Time decrease button
15. Air outlet
16. Power cable
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Operating Features
• Multiple preset cooking modes let you choose chips, chicken, steak, shrimp, meat, cake, and fish. Once the mode is selected
you can make custom adjustments using the timer and temperature settings. Adjust your time and temperature settings
according to the volume of food you are cooking.
• You can use the automatic shutoff feature or turn the unit off manually by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• No downtime – your air fryer does not need rest between uses; as soon as you complete one recipe, you can start the next.
• Reheat food by using a low temperature setting.
How to Use
1. Connect power cord to the unit and plug into outlet.
2. Pull the pan and basket out of the air fryer.
3. Place the food into the fry basket, being careful not to exceed the maximum volume or maximum weight.
4. Push the pan back into the air fryer.
5. Press the ON/OFF button.
6. Press the appropriate function button to choose cooking mode or time and temperature settings.
7. Press the ON/OFF button once more to start cooking.
8. You may have to shake the ingredients halfway through the cooking time to ensure even heating. To do so, pull the pan out of
the appliance by the handle, shake back and forth, then slide the pan back into the appliance; do not press the release button
on the handle while shaking. CAUTION: The pan will be hot.
9. When food is fully cooked, machine will beep 5 times.
10. Carefully pull the pan out and place it on a heat resistant-surface.
Tips
• Check for doneness by carefully removing the pan from the appliance. Use caution as the pan will be hot. If the food is not
yet ready, slide the pan back into the appliance, adjust the desired time and temperature, and press the ON/OFF button.
• Oil from ingredients will gather in the bottom of the pan. Do not turn the pan over as the collected oil may leak onto
the ingredients.
• Use tongs to remove large or fragile ingredients.
• No oil is required to cook with the air fryer. However, if you wish to add a small amount of oil to your ingredients you may do so
to achieve extra crispiness.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
Care and Maintenance
• Unplug the power cord and let the appliance cool before cleaning or storing.
• Clean the unit as soon as possible after each use.
• Fryer basket and pan may washed in the dishwasher or cleaned with mild detergent.
• Use a damp towel to wipe the surface of the fryer. Do not use harsh detergents.
• Do not place the unit or the power cord into water or other liquids.
• Always be sure the air fryer is clean before storing. Store in a protected, cool, dry place.
General Cooking Guide
The table below represents general cooking guidelines. Type and volume of ingredients will affect cooking times. Adjust your
time and temperature settings according to your preference.
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Food
Amount
(ounces)
Time
(minutes)
Temp
Shake
the
Pan
Notes
Potatoes &
Fries
Thick frozen
fries
10 - 25 11 - 20
390° F
(199° C)
Yes
Homemade fries 10 - 28 16 - 20
390° F
(199° C)
Yes Add 1/2 tbsp. of oil
Potato wedges 10 - 28 18 - 22
356° F
(180° C)
Yes Add 1/2 tbsp. of oil
Potato cubes 10 - 26 12 - 18
356° F
(180° C)
Yes Add 1/2 tbsp. of oil
Potatoes au
gratin
18 15 - 18
390° F
(199° C)
Yes
Meat & Poultry
Steak 4 - 18 8 - 12
356° F
(180° C)
No
Pork chops
4 - 18
10 - 14
356° F
(180° C)
No
Hamburger
4 - 18
7 - 14
356° F
(180° C)
No
Sausage roll
4 - 18
13 - 15
390° F
(199° C)
No
Drumsticks
4 - 18
18 - 22
356° F
(180° C)
No
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Does not
work
Power cord not properly
plugged in.
Plug into appropriate power
outlet.
Cook mode not set. Press the button for the
desired mode; then press the
ON/OFF button.
Not working after cook
mode was selected.
Press the ON/OFF button after
selecting the cook mode.
Timer
beeped but
food isn’t
done
Too much food in the
basket.
Fry foods in smaller portions
at a time.
Temperature is set too
low.
Reset to higher temperature
and re-fr
y
food.
Cook time is too short. Reset cooking time and re-fry
food.
Did not fry
food evenly
Some foods require you to
shake the pan during the
cooking process.
In the middle of the cooking
process, carefully pull the pan
out and shake it to separate
foods; then push the pan back
in to continue.
Fried food is
not crisp
Some foods require oil. Brush a thin layer of oil on the
surface of the food before
fr
y
in
g
.
Cannot
smoothly
push the pan
back in
The pan is too full. Make sure the food in the
basket does not exceed the
maximum volume (see the line
on the basket) or weight.
The basket is not
correctly placed in
the
pan.
Replace the basket into the
pan.
Handle is stuck. Lift the handle to a horizontal
position.
Smoking
Fr
y
in
g
ver
y
oil
y
food. Normal phenomenon.
Fryer contains oil from
last use.
Be sure to clean the pan and
basket after every use.
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Recipes
4 potatoes
2 tsp. oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
½ tsp. red chili powder
Peel potatoes and cut into strips.
Soak potato strips in salt water for at least 20 minutes
and then dry with paper towel.
Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and red chili powder together
in a bowl. Stir in the potatoes.
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer at
356° F (180° C) for 5 minutes.
Place potatoes into the frying basket. Place basket in pan.
Place pan in fryer.
Set the timer to cook for 15 - 20 minutes (depending on the
amount of fries) or cook until the fries are golden brown.
Note: For best cooking results, redistribute fries by removing
and shaking the basket in the middle of the cooking process.
Asian Spicy Fries
1 lb. chicken wings
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. black pepper
Pinch of salt
Dash of sweet chili sauce
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 5 minutes.
Stir all the herbs, spices and sauce together. Coat chicken
wings with mixture and let marinate for 20 minutes.
Evenly place chicken wings into basket. Place basket in pan.
Place pan in fryer.
Set timer to cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until wings are
golden brown.
Golden Chicken Wings
1 lb. chicken nuggets
3 eggs
1 c. flour
1 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. white pepper
Pinch of salt
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 5 minutes.
Pound the chicken to flatten.
Mix all ingredients together and coat chicken nuggets.
Marinate for 20 minutes.
Evenly place chicken nuggets into basket. Place basket in
pan. Place pan in fryer.
Set timer to cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until nuggets are
golden brown.
Fried Chicken Nuggets
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1 lb. lamb chops at room temperature
Dash of brandy
2 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. pepper powder
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 tsp. soy sauce
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 2 minutes.
Mix all ingredients together and coat lamb chops.
Marinate for 20 minutes.
Evenly place chops into basket. Place basket in pan. Place
pan in fryer. Set timer to cook for 10 - 12 minutes.
Flip chops over, reduce temperature to 300° F (150° C) and
cook for an additional 10 minutes or until brown.
Fried Lamb Chops
1 lb. lamb, cut up into kebab cubes, at room temperature
1 medium onion
1 egg
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. oil
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 5 minutes.
Mix all ingredients together and coat lamb pieces.
Marinate for 20 minutes.
Evenly place kebabs into basket. Place basket in pan. Place
pan in fryer.
Set timer to cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until kebabs
are brown.
Fried Lamb Kebabs
1 lb. pork chops at room temperature
2 eggs
1 c. corn starch
½ tsp. ginger
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. chicken flavored soup mix
½ tsp. soy sauce
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. oil
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 5 minutes.
Mix all ingredients together and coat pork chops.
Marinate for 20 minutes.
Evenly place chops into basket. Place basket in pan. Place
pan in fryer.
Cook for 10 - 12 minutes.
Flip chops over, reduce temperature to 300° F (150° C) and
cook for an additional 10 minutes or until brown.
Fried Pork Chops
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1 lb. calamari-type squid, frozen
2 tsp. oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chicken-flavored soup mix
1 tsp. pepper
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 5 minutes.
Mix all ingredients together and coat squid.
Marinate for 20 minutes.
Evenly place squid into basket. Place basket in pan. Place
pan in fryer.
Set timer to cook for 12-15 minutes or until squid is brown.
Fried Squid
10 prawns, thawed
2 tsp. oil
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
Dash of sweet chili sauce
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 5 minutes.
Mix all ingredients together and coat prawns.
Apply a thin layer of salad oil to the prawns.
Evenly place prawns into basket. Place basket in pan. Place
pan in fryer.
Set timer to cook for 5 - 8 minutes or until shrimp is crunchy.
Spicy Shrimp
2 ears corn
2 tsp. olive oil
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 390° F (200° C) for 5 minutes.
Apply a thin layer of olive oil to the corn.
Evenly place corn into basket. Place basket in pan. Place pan
in fryer.
Set timer to cook for 10 minutes.
Fried Corn
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10 frozen Asian dumplings, thawed
2 tsp. olive oil
Remove the pan and basket from the air fryer. Preheat fryer
at 356° F (180° C) for 5 minutes.
Apply a thin layer of olive oil to the dumplings.
Evenly place dumplings into basket. Place basket in pan.
Place pan in fryer.
Set timer to cook for 12-15 minutes or until dumplings are
golden brown.
Fried Dumplings
Specifications
Power Rating: 1800W
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Temperature Range: 180˚F - 390˚F (82˚C - 199˚C)
Timer: Up to 60 min.
Basket Volume: 12 lbs. (5.2L)
Dimensions: 12" x 14.5" x 15" (311 x 371 x 381mm)
Weight: 12 lbs. (5.5kg)
Cord Length: 3.9 ft. (1.2m)
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