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Manual Operation

1. To begin air frying, simply press the orange 

START/STOP

 ( ) button.

2. To adjust the default air frying TIME, press the orange 

TIME

 button; then turn the selector 

dial to advance or decrease time in 1 minute increments, from 1 to 60 minutes. 

3. To adjust the default air frying temp (370°F), press the orange 

TEMP

 button, then turn 

the selector dial to increase or decrease 

TEMP

 from 180°F to 400°F in 10°F increments.

4. When the desired time and temp appear on the digital display, press the orange 

START/

STOP

 ( ) button to turn the Air Convection Fryer ON. The 

white convection fan

 ( ) will 

twirl when the Digital Air Convection Fryer is in operation. The preset TIME will begin to 
count down. TEMP and remaining TIME will alternate on the digital display. 

 

IMPORTANT:

 If no buttons are pressed, the Digital Air Convection Fryer will remain in 

standby mode. 

5. To turn the Air Convection Fryer OFF at any time, press the orange 

START/STOP

 ( ) 

button.

6. To ensure even cooking/browning, ALWAYS open the basket drawer halfway through 

the cook time and check, turn or shake foods in the frying basket. If adjustments need to 
be made, press the 

TIME

 or 

TEMP

 button, then turn the selector dial to change 

TIME

 or 

TEMP

 if needed. 

 

NOTE:

 To halt air frying immediately, pull the frying basket drawer out of the body at any 

time. When the drawer is replaced, air frying will resume.

7. When the cooking time is achieved, the Air Fryer will auto shut off.  

The 

white convection fan

 ( ) will continue to twirl for 20 seconds and then turn OFF. 

The 

POWER 

( )

/STANDBY

  symbol on the unit will remain illuminated as long as 

the Digital Air Convection Fryer is plugged in.

8 PRESET MENU OPTIONS (French Fries | Cheese | Shrimp | 
Chicken | Steak | Fish | Meat | Bacon)

1. To use 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 total cooking time necessary. 

Remember, air frying smaller batches will result in shorter cooking times and higher food 
quality.

4.  To adjust the default air frying 

TIME

, press the orange 

TIME

 button; then turn the selector 

dial to advance or decrease 

TIME

. To adjust the default air frying TEMP, press the orange 

TEMP

 button, then turn the selector dial to increase or decrease 

TEMP

. When the drawer 

is locked into position, air frying will resume.

2 EASY-ASSIST FUNCTIONS: PREHEAT (P) and QUICK 5 (5)

1.  PREHEAT: If a recipe calls for a preheated oven, or, when cooking meats or proteins 

that benefit from a hot initial sear, use 

PREHEAT

 (

P

) function. Insert the empty air frying 

basket/drawer into the body of the Digital Air Convection Fryer. Turn the selector dial 
until (

P

) illuminates.

2.  Press the orange 

START/STOP

 ( ) button to select. The default 

TIME

 and 

TEMP

: 3:00 

minutes and 400°F will alternate on the digital display.

3.  Press the orange 

START/STOP

 ( ) button to begin preheating.

4.  When 5 beeps sound, place food into frying basket, program the Digital Air Convection 

Fryer, and air fry to perfection.

 

IMPORTANT!

 When using the 

PREHEAT

 (

P

) function, reduce final cooking recipe or  

pre-set TIME by 3 minutes.

5. 

QUICK 5:

 Use the QUICK 5 (

5

) function to extend cook TIME for 5 minutes at 370°F.  

Turn the selector dial until QUICK 5 (

5

) illuminates. Press the orange 

START/STOP

 ( ) 

button to extend heating time. 

  Check food at 1 minute intervals until food tests done.

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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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