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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT 

SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION, HOT SURFACES:

 This appliance generates heat and 

escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to 
prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons or damage to 

property.

CAUTION:

 This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for 

some time after turning OFF. Always use oven mitts when handling hot 
materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place 
anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it 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 out of the body. Then remove plug from wall outlet. Do not 
use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.

 

WARNING!

 This Digital Air Convection Fryer should not be used to 

boil water. 

 

WARNING!

 This Digital Air Convection Fryer should never be used 

to deep fry foods.

4.  Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5.  Do not immerse power cord in any liquid. If the power cord to this 

appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by contacting Consumer 
Service.

6.  Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the 

risk of electric shock and choking. 

7.  Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area. 
8.  Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of 

the Air Fryer, with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the air 

outlet during air frying. 

9.  Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects 

during operation. 

10.  Always use the frying basket handle to open frying basket drawer. 
11.  Do not replace the empty frying basket drawer (without the frying 

basket) into the Air 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:

 Under- or over-filling the frying basket may damage the 

Air Fryer and could result in serious personal injury.

12.  Never move a hot Air Fryer or an Air Fryer containing hot food. 

Allow to cool before moving.

Notes on the Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk 
of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit 
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.  
Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Summary of Contents for 5.3QT

Page 1: ...NT Cover 5 3QT Digital Air Convection Fryer Instruction Manual Styled for Life Designed Engineered in New York City SO 315576_14720_CRUX_5 3 qt digital air conv fryer_Macys_IM_R10 indd 1 2018 07 18 3 53 PM ...

Page 2: ...White Fan Icon 12 Selector Dial 10 Option Chart 12 13 Before Using for the First Time 14 Operating Instructions 15 Manual Operation 16 8 Preset Menu Options French Fries Cheese Shrimp Chicken Steak Fish Meat Bacon 17 2 Easy Assist Functions PREHEAT P and QUICK 5 5 17 Air Frying Technique 18 A Note on Air Frying Pre packaged Frozen Foods 18 Air Convection Frying Chart Includes Preset Food Menu Item...

Page 3: ...or mechanical adjustment 8 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 9 Do not use outdoors 10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 11 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 12 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 13 T...

Page 4: ...onsumer Service 6 Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the risk of electric shock and choking 7 Place the Air Fryer on a flat heat resistant work area 8 Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of the Air Fryer with any objects Avoid escaping steam from the air outlet during air frying 9 Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other ob...

Page 5: ...pliances your appliance may not operate properly It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances Getting To Know Your 5 3QT Digital Air Convection Fryer Product may vary slightly from illustration Life is Busy Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX The CRUX 5 3 QT Digital Air Convection Fryer is a 1750 watt heating revolution Utilizing high performance heat circulatio...

Page 6: ... time will start the cooking process Pressing the Power Button during the cooking cycle will turn the Unit off The White Fan Icon will continue to flash for 20 seconds Figure 1A Basket Parts Basket Release Button Clear Basket Lock Removable Frying Basket with CoolTouch Handle Frying Basket Drawer Min ºF 5 P TIME and TEMP Display 8 Preset Menu Options Power Start Stop Selector Dial Preheat QUICK 5 ...

Page 7: ...ning the selector dial to increase or decrease TIME and or TEMP manually Notice IMPORTANT When using the PREHEAT P function reduce final cooking TIME by 3 minutes IMPORTANT Depending on the thickness and or density of foods it may be necessary to use a meat thermometer to check cooking progress after preset TIME has expired If additional air frying is needed press QUICK 5 5 to extend cook TIME for...

Page 8: ...he maximum food capacity recommended for this air frying basket is 5 3 quarts 5 liters 4 4 lbs 4 to 6 cups depending The air frying basket will accommodate up to a 9 inch round x 3 inch deep bake or pie pan WARNING This Digital Air Convection Fryer should not be used to boil water WARNING This Digital Air Convection Fryer should never be used to deep fry foods 1 Place the Air Convection Fryer on a...

Page 9: ...preset menu options simply turn the selector dial until the desired food menu option icon is illuminated 2 Press the orange START STOP to turn the Digital Air Convection Fryer ON 3 To ensure even cooking browning ALWAYS open the basket drawer halfway through the cook time and turn or shake foods in the frying basket Check food for doneness NOTE The quantity density weight of food will alter the to...

Page 10: ...usages it may be necessary to empty fat from the frying basket drawer between batches 7 For crispier results air fry small batches of freshly breaded foods Create more surface area by cutting food into smaller pieces Press breading onto food to help it adhere Refrigerate breaded foods for at least 30 minutes before frying 8 Arrange breaded food in frying basket so that food is not touching to allo...

Page 11: ... oil shake 3x Brussels Sprouts halved 3 4 cups fresh 370 F 8 10 min spray with oil shake 2x Butternut Squash seeded 1 2 in chunks 3 4 cups fresh 370 F 15 min spray with oil shake 3x Fennel fresh chopped 3 4 cups fresh 370 F 7 9 min spray with oil shake 2x Fried Sweet Potato Fries fresh hand cut 1 8 to 1 4 in thick 400 F 13 15 min spray with oil shake 3x French Fries Idaho Potatoes 2 3 fresh hand c...

Page 12: ...s are clean and dry before storing 2 Never store the Air Convection Fryer while it is hot or wet 3 Lock the frying basket into the drawer and store inside the Air Convection Fryer body 4 Store Air Convection Fryer in its box or in a clean dry place PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The AIR FRYER does not work The Air Convection Fryer is not plugged in The Air Convection Fryer has turned itself OFF P...

Page 13: ...Egg Cups can be prepared with an elegant flair or simply rustic Guaranteed kid friendly Great for sleepovers family breakfasts holiday brunches and a super great way to use leftovers Arrange a breakfast bar with favorite breakfast add ins and everyone can assemble their own Makes for a great experience in which kids to adults can participate and create for each individual taste Each 4 inch egg cup...

Page 14: ...or 5 minutes 8 Remove Krackers from frying basket to a cooling rack Air fry the remaining Krackers Air Fried Haloumi Caprese Salad Greek Haloumi is a brined cheese perfect for air frying Its mozzarella like texture is tender yet firm Mix air fried haloumi cheese with roasted veggies add to rice bowls and sandwich wraps Serve with fresh tomatoes adorned with fresh parsley or basil drizzled with bal...

Page 15: ...ry 10 minutes then every 5 minutes until air fried to your liking 6 Place brown rice into a separate mixing bowl Lightly stir in sesame seeds and oyster sauce to taste Portion brown rice into 4 serving bowls 7 Add fried tofu and chopped shishitos then top with pepper strips shredded carrots bean sprouts and a dash of oyster sauce Air Fried Shrimp Cakes These cakes are scrumptious As good as any Ch...

Page 16: ...Paleo Keto Friendly Rutabaga Fries Also known as swede the rutabaga is a hidden gem for all health conscious diets Rutabaga is a great tasting low carb substitute for potatoes To ensure a creamy texture we double air fried First at a lower temp and then finished at high heat to develop sweet notes Rutabaga fries make a simply delicious accompaniment to any meal Makes 4 servings 1 large 1 1 1 2 lb ...

Page 17: ... or implied warranty Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in time to the duration of the warranty Some states provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and therefore the above exclu...

Page 18: ...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 responsibility or liability for the returne...

Page 19: ... kitchen For customer service questions or comments 1 866 832 4843 For Recipes and Cooking tips cruxkitchen com CRUX is a trademark of 8479950 Canada Inc Montreal Canada H3B 3X9 All rights reserved SO 315576_14720_CRUX_5 3 qt digital air conv fryer_Macys_IM_R10 indd 36 2018 07 18 3 53 PM ...

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