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2.2 pound Touchscreen Air Convection Fryer

Instruction Manual

Styled for Life 

Designed & Engineered in New York City

Summary of Contents for 2.2 pound Touchscreen Air Convection Fryer

Page 1: ...2 2 pound Touchscreen Air Convection Fryer Instruction Manual Styled for Life Designed Engineered in New York City ...

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Page 3: ...8 Touchscreen Control 9 Before Using for the First Time 10 Operating Instructions 11 Manual Operation 12 Preset Menu 13 Air Convection Frying Technique 14 15 A Note on Air Convection Frying Pre Packaged Frozen Foods 15 For Best Results 16 Air Convection Frying Chart 17 18 User Maintenance Instructions 19 Care Cleaning Instructions 19 Storing Instructions 19 Recipe Guide 20 28 Warranty 29 30 Table ...

Page 4: ...ess they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety 5 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 6 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance 7 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cor...

Page 5: ... is locked into the front of the drawer both frying basket handle tabs must be fully inserted into the notches on the top of the basket drawer 16 Always make sure frying basket drawer is fully closed with frying basket handle locked securely in the drawer while Air Convection Fryer is in operation WARNING Air Convection Fryer will not operate unless frying basket drawer is fully closed CAUTION Aft...

Page 6: ...t is hot 1 All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance 2 The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only 3 If this appliance begins to malfunction during use pull the frying basket drawer out of the body Then remove plug from wall outlet Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning...

Page 7: ...ying basket drawer 11 Do not replace the empty frying basket drawer without the frying basket into the Air Convection Fryer body Check to make sure the frying basket is locked in position in the drawer WARNING After air frying make sure to place the frying basket drawer on a flat heat resistant surface before pressing the basket release button WARNING Over filling the frying basket may damage the ...

Page 8: ...ngled in or tripping over a longer cord An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product Always plug directly into a wall outlet receptacle PLASTICIZER WARNING CAUTION To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the counter top or table top or other furniture place NON PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top Fail...

Page 9: ...nd evenly cooked food Touchscreen control offers easy to read adjustable precise temperatures up to 400 F plus a 60 minute timer with automatic shut off Our signature look is both classic and contemporary the ideal addition to any countertop We want you to focus on the things that matter most in your life family friends community and of course delicious cooking Let us get to the CRUX of your kitch...

Page 10: ...Product may vary slightly from illustration 1 Removable Frying Basket with Cool Touch Handle 2 Basket Release Button 3 Clear Basket Lock 4 Frying Basket Drawer 5 Touchscreen Control 6 Air Outlet not shown 7 Air Inlets 8 Air Convection Fryer Body 9 Power Cord with Polarized Plug 10 Non skid Feet ...

Page 11: ...battered 1 lb 330 F 8 minutes spray with oil turn over shake Cake 1 layer 7 inch 310 F 30 minutes test for doneness Chicken 1 lb fresh thawed 360 F 20 30 minutes rub or spray with oil turn over test for doneness Steak 1 lb room temp medium rare 400 F 12 minutes rub or spray with oil turn over test for doneness Fish Filet 1 lb fresh thawed battered 350 F 10 minutes spray with oil turn over test for...

Page 12: ...the clear basket lock on top of the handle forward to expose the basket release button Press the basket release button with your thumb and lift the frying basket up and out of the drawer See Figure 2 4 Wash frying basket and drawer in hot soapy water 5 DO NOT IMMERSE THE AIR CONVECTION FRYER BODY IN WATER Wipe Air Convection Fryer body with a damp cloth Dry all parts thoroughly 6 Lock the clean fr...

Page 13: ...nto the frying basket Do not overfill To ensure proper cooking and air circulation NEVER fill the frying basket more than 2 3 full When air frying fresh vegetables we do not recommend adding more than 3 cups of food to the frying basket 4 Insert the assembled frying basket drawer into the front of the Air Convection Fryer Always make sure frying basket drawer is fully closed 5 Plug cord in the wal...

Page 14: ...Fryer ON The white convection fan will twirl when the Air Convection Fryer is in operation The preset temperature and time will alternate on the display until the time has expired IMPORTANT The Air Convection Fryer will not heat until the green POWER is pressed If no buttons are pressed the display time will begin to count down In 15 minutes the Air Convection Fryer will automatically turn OFF 12 ...

Page 15: ...e and time will alternate on the display until the air fry time has expired 16 The quantity density weight of food will alter the total cooking time necessary Remember frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food quality IMPORTANT Always check food halfway though cooking time to determine final cook time and temperature 17 To adjust the air frying TIME press or on th...

Page 16: ...l can collect at the base of the drawer To avoid risk of burns or personal injury or to avoid oil from contaminating air fried foods always unlock and remove the frying basket from the drawer before emptying NEVER turn the drawer upside down with the frying basket attached 3 If additional air frying is needed adjust TEMPERATURE if desired and set TIME for 2 to 5 minute intervals until fully cooked...

Page 17: ...t batches if any 8 Unplug the Air Convection Fryer when not in use A Note on Air Convection Frying Pre Packaged Frozen Foods 1 CRUX 1500W high performance technology circulates heat for fast air fry and recovery 2 As a general rule reduce the package cooking time by 30 to 50 depending on the food and amount to be cooked 3 Always check food halfway though cooking time to determine final cook time a...

Page 18: ...to smaller pieces Press breading onto food to help it adhere Refrigerate breaded foods for at least 30 minutes before frying 6 Arrange breaded food in frying basket so that food is not touching to allow air flow on all surfaces 7 Spray olive oil or vegetable oil work best as oil is distributed evenly and less oil is needed 8 Do not overfill frying basket with food NEVER fill any frying basket more...

Page 19: ... food is fresh thawed or frozen will alter the total cooking time necessary 1 To assure even cooking browning open the frying basket drawer halfway through the cooking time Check turn or vigorously shake foods in the frying basket This chart lists cooking temperature average total air frying time and what action is to be taken for best results 2 Frying smaller batches will result in shorter cookin...

Page 20: ...inutes test for doneness Steak 1 lb room temp medium rare 400 F 12 minutes rub or spray with oil add seasoning turn over test for doneness Hamburgers 1 4 lb up to 2 med rare well 350 F 6 10 minutes rub or spray with oil add seasoning turn over test for doneness Chicken Wings 1 lb fresh thawed 360 F 20 minutes spray with oil shake 2x test for doneness Chicken Tenders Fingers 1 lb 360 F 20 minutes s...

Page 21: ... completely before cleaning 2 Wash the basket drawer and frying basket in hot soapy water Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleansers or cleaning products as this may damage the non stick coating 3 The frying basket and frying basket drawer are dishwasher safe For best results place in the top rack of your dishwasher to clean 4 Wipe the Air Convection Fryer body with a soft non abrasiv...

Page 22: ...owder 1 2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt or pink Himalayan sea salt 1 8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional 1 Combine seasoning ingredients in a small bowl Stir to combine 2 Add 3 cups raw kale to the air frying basket Spray with olive oil Add half of the seasoning mixture to the oiled kale Toss to coat 3 To begin press red POWER 4 The control panel will appear POWER turns g...

Page 23: ... 2 tablespoons Adobo 1 tablespoon Chile de Arbol ground to taste 1 tablespoon paprika Breading 2 eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 green onions chopped 1 tablespoon Adobo seasoning spray with olive oil 1 Brine chicken for 3 hours to overnight 2 Remove chicken from brine and dry thoroughly 3 Combine rub ingredients on a plate mix well roll then pat chicken legs with rub 4 Cover and refrigerate for 3 t...

Page 24: ...medium mixing bowl Add legs to the bowl 6 Combine panko green onions and Adobo on a plate mix well 7 Remove legs from the egg mixture Press breadcrumbs onto the legs Arrange breaded legs on a plate Spray lightly with olive oil cover and refrigerate for 1 hour 8 Add breaded drumsticks to the air frying basket Spray with olive oil optional 9 To begin press red POWER 10 The control panel will appear ...

Page 25: ...oned salt to a gallon size zipper bag Add drained shrimp to the bag 4 Toss to coat and press breadcrumbs into the shrimp Arrange breaded shrimp on a plate Spray lightly with olive oil cover and refrigerate for 1 hour 5 Add breaded shrimp to frying basket Spray with olive oil optional 6 To begin press red POWER 7 The control panel will appear POWER turns green 8 Press MENU M until Shrimp appears on...

Page 26: ...umbs 1 3 cup sesame seeds 1 teaspoon salt spray with olive oil Sweet Chili Sauce 4 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce 1 teaspoon Ponzu sauce 1 1 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice or lemon juice 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 4 teaspoon hot sauce optional plus more to taste 1 Add panko breadcrumbs sesame seeds and salt to a gallon size zipper bag Add salmon pieces to the bag 2...

Page 27: ...als until fish is flaky Roasted Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame Seed Serves 2 to 3 1 2 lb fresh sugar snap peas 2 cups 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 2 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl Toss snap peas well to coat 2 Add to the air frying basket 3 To begin press red POWER 4 The control panel will appear POWER turns green 5 Air Fry at ...

Page 28: ...ure 2 Hold each chop tightly closed and dredge each side of the chop in flour Pat the outside gently with your hands to remove any excess 3 Dip both sides into egg use a fork to press and coat both sides with panko breadcrumbs 4 Add breaded pork chops to the air frying basket Spray with olive oil optional 5 To begin press red POWER 6 The control panel will appear POWER turns green 7 Press MENU M u...

Page 29: ...size of large breadcrumbs 3 Line a colander with a clean kitchen towel and add the cauliflower Fold the towel over the top and gently press to remove as much liquid as possible 4 Transfer the dried cauliflower to a large mixing bowl Add breadcrumbs Parmesan parsley salt and mix well 5 In a small bowl mix the eggs then add to the cauliflower Mix by hand and form into 1 inch round or slightly oblong...

Page 30: ... 2 tablespoons sugar and mix well 2 Scoop the fruit mixture into the aluminum foil pan Spread evenly 3 In a bowl mix the flour with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar Add the butter and lemon juice Rub flour and butter together with your fingertips until a crumbly mixture is achieved Add chopped nuts 4 Distribute the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit and lightly press down 5 Press MENU M ...

Page 31: ...arts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use of the product use of improper voltage or current improper routine maintenance use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than qualified SENSIO Inc personnel Also the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire floods hurricanes or tornadoes SENSIO Inc shall not be liable for any ...

Page 32: ...umber and asked to return the product to SENSIO Inc Attach a tag to the product that includes your name address daytime contact telephone number case number and description of the problem Also include a copy of the original sales receipt Carefully package the tagged product with the sales receipt and send it with shipping and insurance prepaid to SENSIO Inc s address SENSIO Inc shall bear no respo...

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Page 36: ...CRUX is a registered trademark of Sensio Inc Montréal Canada H3B 3X9 For customer service questions or comments 1 866 832 4843 cruxkitchen com crux kitchen SO 314184 Rev 5 ...

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