PowerXL HF-8096TS Air Fryer

Owner’s Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : Save These Instructions For Household Use Only Owners Manual MODELS HF2096TS 2 qt HF5096TS 3 qt HF8096TS 5 qt HF1096TS 7 qt When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed Do not use the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer until you have read this manual thoroughly Visit TristarCarescom for tutorial videos product details and more Guarantee Information Inside
• Page 2 - English - : 2 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer BEFORE YOU BEGIN The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer will provide you many years of delicious family meals and memories around the dinner table But before you begin its very important that you read this entire manual making certain that you are totally familiar with this appliances operation and precautions
• Page 3 - English - : 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer 3 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 Parts amp Accessories 6 Unit Specications 7 Using the Control Panel 8 Instructions for Use 10 General Cooking Guidelines 12 Troubleshooting 13 Frequently Asked Questions 14 Cleaning amp Storage 14 MoneyBack Guarantee 15
• Page 4 - English - : 4 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person or have been given proper instruction in using the appliance This appliance is not intended for use by children 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK do not put liquid of any kind into the Main Unit Housing containing the electrical components 5 THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not t fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not t contact a qualied electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way 6 MAKE SURE the appliance is plugged into a wall socket Always make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall socket properly 7 DO NOT use outdoors 8 DO NOT place the appliance on the stove top Place on a at horizontal surface with adequate space for air ow Do not place other appliances within 5 in of the appliance 9 TO PREVENT food contact with the heating elements do not overll 10 DO NOT cover the Air Intake Vent or Hot Air Outlet Vent while the appliance is operating Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the appliance or cause it to overheat 11 NEVER pour oil into the Basket Fire and personal injury could result 12 WHILE COOKING the internal temperature of the appliance reaches several hundred degrees F To avoid personal injury never place hands inside the appliance unless it is thoroughly cooled down 13 DO NOT use this appliance if the plug the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged in any way 14 IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED you must have it replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid hazard 15 KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of the reach of children when it is in operation or in the cooling down process 16 KEEP the power cord away from hot surfaces Do not plug in the power cord or operate the appliance controls with wet hands 17 NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remotecontrol system 18 NEVER use this appliance with an extension cord of any kind A short powersupply cord or detachable powersupply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 19 DO NOT let cord hang over the edge of table or counter surfaces 20 DO NOT operate the appliance on or near combustible materials such as tablecloths paper towels or curtains 21 WHEN COOKING do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances Leave at least 5 in free space on the back and sides and above the appliance Do not place anything on top of the appliance 22 DO NOT USE the appliance for any purpose other than described in this manual 23 THE USE OF ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 24 NEVER operate the appliance unattended 25 WHEN IN OPERATION hot air and steam is released through the Hot Air Outlet Vent Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the Hot Air Outlet Vent Also avoid the hot steam and air while removing the Basket and Fry Tray from the appliance 26 THE APPLIANCES 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 27 Before using your new appliance on any countertop surface CHECK with your countertop manufacturer or installer for recommendations about using appliances on your surfaces Some manufacturers and installers may WARNING When using electrical appliances always follow these basic safety precautions PREVENT INJURIES CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
• Page 5 - English - : 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION recommend protecting your surface by placing a hot pad or trivet under the appliance for heat protection Your manufacturer or installer may recommend that hot pans pots or electrical appliances should not be used directly on top of the countertop If you are unsure place a trivet or hot pad under the appliance before using it 28 DO NOT place your appliance on a hot cooktop because it could cause a re or damage the appliance your cooktop and your home 29 SHOULD THE APPLIANCE EMIT BLACK SMOKE unplug immediately and wait for smoking to stop Allow the appliance to cool an d wipe out excess oil and grease from the appliance 30 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 31 USE EXTREME CAUTION when removing tray or disposing of hot grease 32 DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts creating risks of electric shock Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that is level stable and noncombustible This appliance is intended for normal household use only It is not intended for use in commercial or retail environments If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semiprofessional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user manual the guarantee becomes invalid and the manufacturer will not be held liable for damages Always unplug the appliance after use When the cooking time has completed cooking will stop and the fan will continue running for 10secs to cool down the appliance Let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 mins before handling cleaning or storing The appliance is equipped with an internal microswitch that automatically shuts down the fan and heating element when the Basket is removed Electric Power The appliance should be operated on a dedicated electrical outlet If the electrical outlet is being used by other appliances your new Appliance may not operate properly Electromagnetic Fields This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic elds If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual the appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence available today Overheating Protection Should the inner temperature control system fail the overheating protection system will be activated and the appliance will not function Should this happen unplug the appliance Allow time for the appliance to cool completely before restarting or storing Automatic ShutOff The appliance has a builtin shutoff device that will automatically shut off the appliance when the cooking time has completed You can manually switch off the appliance by pressing the Power Button The fan will continue running for 10secs to cool down the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY This product can expose you to Bisphenol A which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to wwwP65Warningscagov For California Residents WARNING
• Page 6 - English - : 6 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer Parts amp Accessories 1 FRY TRAY 2 RUBBER BUMPERS 3 BASKET 4 HANDLE 5 MAIN UNIT HOUSING 6 AIR INLET VENT 7 CONTROL PANEL 8 HOT AIR OUTLET VENT 9 POWER CABLE NOTE Unpack all listed contents from the packaging Contents vary by model Please remove any clear or blue protective lm on the components before use Removing bumpers is not recommended CAUTION Unit may be hot Be careful not to touch the Unit while in use Keep the Unit away from other objects IMPORTANT Please make sure that your PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer has been shipped with the components that you ordered some accessories may be sold separately Check everything carefully before use If any part is missing or damaged do not use this product Contact the shipper using the customer service number located on the back of this manual
• Page 7 - English - : 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer 7 Unit Specications Technical Specications Model Number Supply Power Rated Power Capacity Temperature HF2096TS 120V 60Hz 1000W 2 qt 180 F400 F HF5096TS 120V 60Hz 1200W 3 qt 90 F400 F HF8096TS 120V 60Hz 1500W 5 qt 90 F400 F HF1096TS 120V 60Hz 1700W 7 qt 90 F400 F 2 Qt HF2096TS 5 Qt HF8096TS 3 Qt HF5096TS 7 Qt HF1096TS
• Page 8 - English - : 8 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer Using The Control Panel 57Qt Display Panel Model 5Qt HF8096TS Model 7Qt HF1096TS 2Qt Display Panel Model HF2096TS 3Qt Display Panel Model HF5096TS
• Page 9 - English - : 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer 9 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 mins 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 up to ten cooking presets smaller models have fewer presets see Fig 1 See the Preset Chart below for the cooking times and temperatures associated with each preset NOTE The running lights on the Control Panel will illuminate when the cooking cycle begins and will stay illuminated for up to 20 seconds after the cooking cycle is complete 3 Temperature Control Buttons The and symbols enable you to increase or decrease cooking temperature 5 F at a time Keeping a button held down will rapidly change the temperature Temperature control range 180 F400 F Dehydrate temperature control range 90 F170 F 4 Time and Temperature Display This display will keep track of the temperature and remaining cook time 5 Timer Control Buttons The and symbols enable you to increase or decrease cooking time 1 min at a time 30mins at a time for Dehydrate Keeping the Button held down will rapidly change the time Time control range 1 60 mins Dehydrate time control range 224 hrs Preset Temperature Time Models Default 370 F 188 C 15 mins French Fry 400 F 204 C 18 mins All models Roast 350 F 177 C 30 mins 5 amp 7 Quart Bake 320 F 160 C 30 mins All models Fish 325 F 163 C 15 mins 3 5 amp 7Quart Shrimp 320 F 160 C 12 mins All models Chicken 370 F 188 C 40 mins All models Steak 400 F 204 C 10 mins 3 5 amp 7Quart Pizza 360 F 182 C 15 mins 5 amp 7 Quart Reheat 240 F 116 C 12 mins 3 5 amp 7Quart Dehydrate 120 F 49 C 2 hrs 3 5 amp 7Quart Preset Chart Once you are familiar with the Unit you may want to experiment with your own recipes Simply choose the time and temperature that suits your personal taste NOTE The Pizza and Roast presets are only available with the 5quart and 7quart models The Fish Steak Dehydrate and Reheat presets are not available on the 2quart model For the 2quart model the cooking time for the Chicken preset is 25 mins Fig 1 Only the 5quart and 7quart models have all ten presets listed in this chart
• Page 10 - English - : 10 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer Instructions for 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 for a few minutes to allow the Unit to burn off the manufacturers protective coating of oil Wipe the Unit with warm soapy water and a washcloth after this burnin cycle 5 Place the Unit on a stable horizontal and level surface Do not place the Unit on a surface that is not heat resistant Ensure that the Unit is used in an area with good air circulation and away from hot surfaces and any combustible materials Do not place on the stove top 6 Place the Fry Tray in the Basket Slide the Basket into the Unit If the Basket is placed properly it will click into place NOTE The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer cooks using hot air Do not ll the Basket with oil or frying fat Do not put anything on top of the Unit This disrupts the airow and affects the cooking results 1 Plug the Unit into a grounded wall socket 2 To preheat push the Power Button 3 Press the Temperature Increase or Decrease Buttons to set the cooking temperature 4 Press the Time Decrease Button to set the preheat time to 3 mins When the preheat cycle nishes carefully pull the Basket out of the Unit and place the ingredients inside NOTE For better performance always use the Fry Tray with the Basket 5 Do not touch the Basket directly because the Basket becomes very hot during operation Only hold the Basket by its handle 6 Press the Power Button Set the appropriate time and temperature for the ingredients you are cooking 7 When the timer beeps ve times the set cooking time has elapsed Pull the Basket out of the Unit and place it on a heatresistant surface 8 If the food is fully cooked use tongs to remove food CAUTION Do not turn the Basket upside down because any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the basket will leak onto the ingredients 9 If the food is not fully cooked simply slide the Basket back into the Unit and add a few minutes to the cooking time 10 The Unit is instantly ready for preparing another batch Using the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Before First Use
• Page 11 - English - : 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer 11 Instructions for Use Shaking Tips Foods that are smaller in size usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger foods Large quantities of food only require a longer cooking time than smaller quantities Shaking smallersized foods halfway through the cooking process ensures that all the pieces are fried evenly Adding a bit of vegetable oil to fresh potatoes is suggested for a crispier result When adding oil do so just before cooking and add only a small amount onto the potato Snacks normally cooked in an oven can also be cooked in the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Use premade dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily Premade dough also requires a shorter cooking time than homemade dough You can use the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer to reheat foods Simply set the temperature and time to however warm you want your food 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 CAUTION The Basket will be hot Wear an oven mitt during this procedure 1 Place the Basket on a heatresistant surface 2 Shake the ingredients in the Basket 3 Return the Basket to the Unit to finish cooking Capacity Chart ModelSize French Fries Quantity 2 qt 12 oz 3 qt 16 oz 5 qt 22 oz 7 qt 28 oz
• Page 12 - English - : 12 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer General Cooking Guidelines FOOD ITEM QUANTITY SHAKE TEMP COOK TIME Adjustable Range Increments COMMENTS Thin Frozen Fries 1¼ cups YES 400 F 1516 mins 1 min Thick Frozen Fries 1¼ cups YES 400 F 1520 mins 1 min Homemade Fries 1¼ cups YES 400 F 1016 mins 1 min Add ½ tbsp oil Homemade Potato Wedges 1¼ cups YES 360 F 1822 mins 1 min Add ½ tbsp oil Hash Browns 1 cup YES 360 F 1518 mins 1 min Steak ¼ 11 lb 360 F 812 mins 1 min Pork Chops ¼ 11 lb 360 F 1014 mins 1 min Hamburger ¼ 11 lb 360 F 714 mins 1 min Sausage Roll ¼ 11 lb 400 F 1315 mins 1 min Chicken Drumstick ¼ 11 lb 360 F 1822 mins 1 min Chicken Breast ¼ 11 lb 360 F 1015 mins 1 min Spring Rolls ¼ ¾ lb YES 400 F 1520 mins 1 min Use ovenready Frozen Chicken Nuggets ¼ 11 lb YES 400 F 1015 mins 1 min Use ovenready Frozen Fish Sticks ¼ 11 lb 400 F 610 mins 1 min Use ovenready Mozzarella Sticks ¼ 11 lb 360 F 810 mins 1 min Use ovenready Cake 1 ¼ cups 320 F 2025 mins 1 min Use baking tin Quiche 1 ½ cups 360 F 2022 mins 1 min Use baking tinoven dish Mufns 1 ¼ cups 400 F 1518 mins 1 min Use baking tin Baked Goods 1 ½ cups 320 F 20 mins 1 min Use baking tinoven dish 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 ingredientscooking results
• Page 13 - English - : 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer 13 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer does not work 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 Press the Power Button again and cooking will begin You have probably turned Off the Unit If you press the Power Button while the Unit is cooking you will trigger the Auto ShutOff mode Press the Power Button Select a time and temperature Press the Power Button again and cooking will begin Food is not cooked The Basket is overloaded Use smaller batches for more even frying The temperature is set too low Raise temperature and continue cooking Food is not fried evenly Some foods need to be shaken during the cooking process See Shaking in Instructions for Use p 11 Basket will not slide into Unit properly The Basket is overloaded Do not ll the Basket above the Maximum line The Fry Tray is not placed in the Basket correctly Gently push the Fry Tray into the Basket until it clicks White smoke coming from Unit Too much oil is being used Wipe down to remove excess oil The Basket has grease residue from the previous operation Clean the Basket after each use French fries are not fried evenly Potatoes are not prepped properly Consult a recipe for potato type and prep Fries are not cut evenly Cut fries thinner or reshape fries Fries are too crowded Spread fries out or cook a smaller batch Potatoes are not rinsed properly during preparation Pat dry to remove excess starch Fries are not crispy Raw fries have too much water Dry potato sticks properly before misting oil Cut sticks smaller Add a bit more oil Error E1 Broken circuit of the thermal sensor Call Customer Service at 19732875129 E2 Short circuit of the thermal sensor
• Page 14 - English - : 14 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer Frequently Asked Questions 1 Can I prepare foods other than fried dishes with my PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer You can prepare a variety of dishes including steaks chops burgers and baked goods See the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Recipe Guide 2 Is the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer good for making or reheating soups and sauces Never cook or reheat liquids in the Unit 3 Is it possible to shut off the Unit at any time Press the Power Button once or remove the Basket 4 What do I do if the Unit shuts off while cooking As a safety feature the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer has an Auto ShutOff device that prevents damage from overheating Remove the Basket and set it on a heatresistant surface Allow the Unit to cool down Remove the Power Cable from the outlet Once cool plug the Power Cable back into the socket Restart by pressing the Power Button 5 Does the Unit need time to heat up If you are cooking from a cold start add 3 mins to the cooking time to compensate 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 7 Is the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer dishwasher safe Only the Fry Tray is dishwasher safe The Unit itself which contains the heating coil and electronics should never be submerged in liquid of any kind or cleaned with anything more than a warm moist cloth or nonabrasive sponge with a small amount of mild detergent 8 What happens if the Unit still does not work after I have tried all the troubleshooting suggestions Never attempt a home repair Contact customer service and follow the procedures set forth by the guarantee Failure to do so could render your guarantee null and void Clean the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer after each use The Basket and the Fry Tray are coated with a special nonstick surface Never use abrasive cleaning materials or utensils on these surfaces 1 Remove the Power Cable from the wall socket and be certain the Unit is thoroughly cooled before cleaning 2 Wipe the outside of the Unit with a warm moist cloth and mild detergent 3 Clean the Basket and the Fry Tray with hot water a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge NOTE The Fry Tray is dishwasher safe TIP Should the Fry Tray contain difculttoremove food particles soak in hot soapy water for 10 mins NOTE The rubber bumpers on the Fry Tray are part of the Fry Tray and should generally not be removed However if the rubber bumpers need to be cleaned they can be removed and reattached To remove the rubber bumpers locate the capped end of the bumpers and push the capped end off of the Fry Tray There will be some resistance but keep pushing until the rubber bumpers come off of the Fry Tray Take note of the slot on which the bumpers were sitting To reattach the rubber bumpers align the hole in the rubber bumpers with the slots from which the rubber bumpers were removed Slide the rubber bumpers all the way back onto the slot on the Fry Tray 4 Clean the inside of the Unit with hot water a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge 5 If necessary remove unwanted food residue from the heating element with a soft cleaning brush 1 Unplug the Unit and let it cool down thoroughly 2 Make sure all components are clean and dry 3 Place the Unit in a clean dry place Cleaning Storage
• Page 15 - English - : Header 2 3 5 7Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer 15 90Day MoneyBack Guarantee The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer is covered by a 90day moneyback guarantee If you are not 100 satised with your product return the product and request a replacement product or refund Proof of purchase is required Refunds will include the purchase price less processing and handling Follow the instructions in the Return Policy below to request a replacement or refund Replacement Guarantee Policy Our products when purchased from an authorized retailer include a 1year replacement guarantee if your product or component part does not perform as expected the guarantee extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable If you experience an issue with one of our products within 1year of purchase return the product or the component part for replacement with a functionally equivalent new product or part The original proof of purchase is required and you are responsible to pay to return the appliance to us In the event a replacement appliance is issued the guarantee coverage ends six 6months following the receipt date of the replacement appliance or the remainder of the existing guarantee whichever is later Tristar reserves the right to replace the appliance with one of equal or greater value Return Policy If for any reason you would like to replace or return the product under the moneyback guarantee your order number can be used as the return merchandise authorization number RMA If the product was purchased in a retail store return the product to the store or use RETAIL as the RMA Return your product to the address provided below for a replacement which will incur no additional processing and handling fees or for the refund of your purchase price less processing and handling You are responsible for the cost of returning the product You can locate your order number at wwwcustomerstatuscom You can call customer service at 9732875129 or email infotvcustomerinfocom for any additional questions Pack the product carefully and include in the package a note with 1 your name 2 mailing address 3 phone number 4 email address 5 reason for return and 6 proof of purchase or order number and 7 specify on the note whether you are requesting a refund or replacement Write the RMA on the outside of the package Send the product to the following return address PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Tristar Products 500 Returns Road Wallingford CT 06495 If the replacement or refund request has not been acknowledged after two weeks please contact Customer Service at 9732875129 Refund Refunds requested within the moneyback guarantee timeframe will be issued to the payment method used at purchase if the item was purchased directly from Tristar If the item was purchased from an authorized retailer proof of purchase is required and a check will be issued for the item and sales tax amount Processing and handling fees are nonrefundable
• Page 16 - English - : Distributed by Tristar Products Inc Faireld NJ 07004 2020 Tristar Products Inc Made in China PXLVAFIBTPENGV7201124 We are very proud of the design and quality of our PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer TM This product has been manufactured to the highest standards Should you have any questions our friendly customer service staff is here to help you For parts recipes accessories and everything PowerXL go to tristarcarescom or scan this QR code with your smartphone or tablet To contact us email us at customerservicetristarproductsinccom or call us at 9732875129