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Y6D-AF-36 (6 qt.) - Y8D-AF-36 (8 qt.)

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Page 1: ...D AF 36 8 qt When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed Do not use the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air FryerTM until you have read this manual thoroughly Visit TristarCares com for tutorial videos product details and more Guarantee Information Inside ...

Page 2: ...Fryer will provide you many years of delicious family meals and memories around the dinner table But before you begin it s very important that you read this entire manual making certain that you are totally familiar with this appliance s operation and precautions Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer ...

Page 3: ...ease and Rapid Release 14 Instructions for Pressure Lid Assembly 16 Preparing for Pressure Cooking 18 Check Parts Accessories 18 Test Run Conducted with Water Only 18 Instructions for Pressure Cooking 20 Instructions for Air Frying 22 Preset Cooking Programs 24 Sous Vide 26 Yogurt 28 Table of Contents General Pressure Cooking Time Charts 29 Frequently Asked Questions 30 Care Cleaning 31 Troublesho...

Page 4: ...nder pressure do not force it open Once pressure is released follow instructions to open Lid Always open Lid away from face and body to avoid steam burns see INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE COOKING p 20 7 Lid should rotate freely and any resistance indicates that the Lid is improperly placed or under pressure 8 Always attach plug to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn ...

Page 5: ...RE LID ASSEMBLY p 16 26 UNPLUG the Unit from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning Let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 mins before handling cleaning or storing 27 NEVER IMMERSE THE CORD PLUG UNIT BASE OR AIR FRYING LID IN WATER if unit falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water unplug from wall outlet immediately Do not reach into liquid if unit is plugged in and immerse...

Page 6: ...cess ALWAYS place the Air Frying Lid with the heating element facing downward on a wire rack after use to cool 44 DO NOT use your bare hands to touch any accessories that were placed in the Inner Pot during the cooking process 45 If the Unit emits black smoke during the air frying process UNPLUG the unit immediately Wait for the smoking to stop before removing the Air Frying Lid 46 USE EXTREME CAU...

Page 7: ...u to Bisphenol A which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov For California Residents WARNING Electric Power If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances your new Unit may not operate properly This Unit should be operated on a dedicated electrical circuit Automatic Shut Off The applia...

Page 8: ... TOP VIEW PRESSURE LID UNDERSIDE Lid Handle Steam Release Switch Caution Label Do Not Remove Pressure Release Valve Float Valve Float Valve Steam Release Switch Pressure Release Valve Lid Handle Locking Pins Center Knob Float Valve Rubber Gasket Pressure Release Valve underside ...

Page 9: ...e Air Fryer 9 Parts Accessories AIR FRYING LID UNDERSIDE AIR FRYING LID TOP VIEW Wire Harness Handles Air Intake Vent Exhaust Hot Air Heating Element Fan located behind splatter guard AIR FRYING LID BACK VIEW AIR FRYING LID ALIGNMENT ...

Page 10: ...TEEL INNER POT Lid Underside with Inner Lid Inner Lid Center Gasket Inner Lid Outer Gasket LCD Display Program Dial Program Settings Base The Max Fill Line in the Inner Pot is represented by FULL CUP DO NOT fill past the Max Fill Line 4 5 FULL CUP Parts Accessories ...

Page 11: ...carefully before use If any part appears damaged do not use this product Contact Customer Service using the contact information located in the back of this manual For replacement parts visit www PressureAirFryer com Glass Lid Optional Condensation Collector Measuring Cup Power Cord Wire Racks Optional Ladle Mesh Basket Optional Float Valve Pin Parts Accessories ...

Page 12: ...e Valve regulates the pressure inside the Unit to a controlled value When sufficient pressure has built up inside the Unit the Pressure Release Valve opens to release excess pressure 8 AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL The temperature is regulated by the programming to maintain a consistent temperature 9 PRESSURE CONTROLLER The Inner Pot sits on a pressure plate When there is too much pressure the pla...

Page 13: ...Pressure Release Valve WARNING After sliding the Steam Release Switch from the Closed Position to the Open position hot steam and or liquid can emit from the Pressure Release Valve Keep bare hands or exposed skin away from the Pressure Release Valve when it is emitting HOT steam Do not attempt to open the Pressure Release Valve manually Always use the Steam Release Switch 4 ONE TOUCH TECHNOLOGY Wi...

Page 14: ...rocess for each method differs and each process has a different impact on the food inside the Unit Natural release lets pressure reduce slowly on its own Once the active cooking cycle is complete you can press the Cancel Button on the Control Panel and the pressure will automatically drop inside the pressure cooker slowly Because of this slow drop in pressure and heat when using natural release fo...

Page 15: ...ause a burst of steam is released through the Pressure Release Valve Rapid release takes no more than a few minutes and works best with foods like eggs vegetables or delicate ingredients that do not benefit from any extra cooking time This method is also helpful when you need to check the doneness of food or to add additional ingredients to the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer such as when cookin...

Page 16: ... the Knob on the Inner Lid is facing outward away from the Lid You should be able to see the Knob see Fig ii a 6 Press the Inner Lid onto the Lid and press the hole on the Inner Lid onto the Center Knob on the underside of the Lid see Fig iii 7 Ensure that the Inner Lid is facing outward and that the Inner Lid Rubber Gasket sits correctly and evenly on the Inner Lid 1 Ensure that the Knob on the u...

Page 17: ... Fig vii 6 With the Float Valve Pin inserted into the side hole slide the Rubber Gasket onto the Float Valve ensuring that the wider side of the Rubber Gasket is against the Pressure Lid see Fig viii 7 The Rubber Gasket should be snug on the Float Valve 8 Remove the Float Valve Pin see Fig vii NOTE Do not attempt to assemble or disassemble the Pressure Release Valve when the Emeril Lagasse Pressur...

Page 18: ... Gasket Outer Gasket around the outside of the Inner Lid and the Inner Lid Center Gasket in the center hole Make sure the Float Valve and Rubber Gasket are in place in the Pressure Lid see INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESSURE LID ASSEMBLY p 16 4 Place the Inner Pot in the Base Pour 2 cups 473 ml of water in the Inner Pot 5 Attach the Power Cord to Unit Base and then a wall outlet see ATTACHING THE POWER CORD...

Page 19: ... the Closed to the Open position and let go see Fig F Allow all pressure to escape from the Unit You will notice a slight incline of the Pressure Release Valve while pressure is being released see Fig H After no steam is coming out of the Pressure Release Valve the Pressure Lid can be removed easily WARNING Keep your body face arms torso away from Pressure Release Valve area when operating the Rel...

Page 20: ... the Program Dial to select see part C p 24 25 11 Alternatively you can select the Timer Button to manually adjust the cooking time see part D p 24 25 IMPORTANT Any function can be stopped immediately by pressing the Cancel Button 1 Review PREPARING FOR PRESSURE COOKING see p 18 to learn about the Unit 2 Place the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer on a clean flat surface 3 Attach the Condensation ...

Page 21: ...er Keep Warm mode until manually cancelled by pressing the Cancel Button NOTE Foods kept at Keep Warm mode for longer than 6 8 hrs may lose their flavor and texture NOTE When the cooking cycle is compete and the Keep Warm function is in use the screen will remain Red until the temperature drops to the Keep Warm holding temperature 160 F 16 Open and remove the Pressure Lid by sliding the Steam Rele...

Page 22: ...m the preset cooking time and temperature see part C p 24 25 IMPORTANT Any function can be stopped immediately by pressing the Cancel Button 1 Review PREPARING FOR PRESSURE COOKING see p 18 to learn about the Unit 2 Place the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer on a clean flat surface 3 If the Pressure Lid is attached to the Unit remove the Pressure Lid by sliding and letting go of the Steam Release...

Page 23: ...ying Lid has cooled 13 After the LCD Display turns blue see Fig L open and remove the Air Frying Lid The Air Frying Lid will be hot ALWAYS place the Air Frying Lid with the heating element facing downward on a wire rack after use to cool FIG L standby FIG M heating heated FIG N lid cooling Foods that are smaller in size usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger foods Large quanti...

Page 24: ... C PORK 1 hr 3 hrs 5 hrs 30 mins 24 hrs 5 mins 95 195 F 5 F 35 90 C 5 C VEGETABLES 10 mins 1 hr 2 hrs 10 mins 3 hrs 5 mins 95 195 F 5 F 35 90 C 5 C EGG CUSTARD 45 mins 1 hr 2 hrs 30 mins 3 hrs 5 mins 95 195 F 5 F 35 90 C 5 C Most settings have three preset cooking times SHORT MED and LONG Select the setting that is best for your recipe or use the Time Button to adjust the cooking time manually The...

Page 25: ...C 5 C VEGETABLES 10 mins 1 59 mins 1 min 95 360 F 5 F 35 182 C 5 C Slow Cook BEEF 4 hr 6 hrs 10 hrs 1 12 hrs 15 mins 195 212 F 1 F 90 100 C 1 C POULTRY 4 hr 6 hrs 10 hrs 1 12 hrs 15 mins 195 212 F 1 F 90 100 C 1 C PORK 6 hr 8 hrs 10 hrs 1 12 hrs 15 mins 195 212 F 1 F 90 100 C 1 C RIBS 6 hr 8 hrs 10 hrs 1 12 hrs 15 mins 195 212 F 1 F 90 100 C 1 C VEGETABLES 1 hr 2 hrs 4 hrs 1 12 hrs 15 mins 195 212...

Page 26: ...as possible from the bags s before sealing You may use a vacuum sealer for best results 3 Pour water into the Inner Pot being careful not to add so much water that the water passes the FULL CUP Line when the bags are added NOTE You can place the food bags in the Inner Pot first and then add the water to ensure that the water does not fill above the FULL CUP Line Then remove the bags before beginni...

Page 27: ...y cooked Clip a food safe or sous vide weight not included to the food bag Searing after cooking gives foods a finished look and texture To achieve this toss butter into a smoking hot skillet and quickly sear cooked meat for 30 secs on each side Cook fruit to make toppings purées and syrups Cook for 2 2 1 2 hrs at 160 F and let cool in the bag before using Sous Vide FOOD TEMP TIME Beef Rare 125 F ...

Page 28: ...onfirm the time NOTE If the Yogurt Button is not pressed the Unit will beep continuously and the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer will return to standby mode 7 Place the Glass Lid on the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer 8 Leave the Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer undisturbed allowing the yogurt to incubate for 4 10 hrs 9 Once the incubation is complete press the Cancel Button remove the yogurt...

Page 29: ...hrimp 1 1 2 Fish soup or stock 1 4 5 6 Vegetable Liquid Amount cups Approx Time min Asparagus thin whole 1 1 2 Beans fava 1 4 Beans green 1 2 3 Beans lima 1 2 Beets medium 1 10 Broccoli pieces 1 2 Brussels sprouts whole 1 4 Carrots 1 in pieces 1 4 Corn on the cob 1 3 Pearl onions whole 1 2 Potatoes 1 1 2 in chunks 1 6 Potatoes whole medium 1 10 11 Squash acorn halved 1 7 Squash summer zucchini 1 4...

Page 30: ...n counting down The time required to reach the desired pressure setting depends on the volume concentration and ratios of solid to liquid in the Unit generally 5 40 mins 5 Can you change the cook time from the default setting Yes You can change the cook time two ways Select SHORT MED or LONG These are preprogrammed settings that will give a predetermined time Alternatively select the Time Button t...

Page 31: ...onge or soft cloth and warm soapy water Rinse well Reattach the Inner Lid Rubber Gasket to the Inner Lid NOTE Check before each use to make sure the Rubber Gasket is clean flexible and not torn If damaged replace before operating Unit see INNER LID ASSEMBLY p 16 6 Rinse upper and underside of Lid with warm water making sure the Float Valve and Pressure Release Valve are free from debris Both valve...

Page 32: ...bber Gasket is damaged or worn out Replace Inner Lid Rubber Gasket Contact Customer Service see the back of the manual for contact information for replacement parts Air escapes from Float Valve during operation Food stuck on Float Valve Rubber Gasket Clean Float Valve Rubber Gasket Inner Lid not installed Install Inner Lid Float Valve does not rise Float Valve Rubber Gasket is worn out Replace Flo...

Page 33: ...nctioning appliance See the back of the manual for Customer Service contact information Model Number Supply Power Rated Power Capacity of Inner Pot Working Pressure Safety Working Pressure Y6D AF 36 AC 120V 60Hz 1450W 6 qt 0 80 kPa 80 90 kPa Y8D AF 36 AC 120V 60Hz 1550W 8 qt 0 80 kPa 80 90 kPa Symptom Possible Cause Solution Display reads LID and beeping sound occurs Lid not positioned correctly o...

Page 34: ...e nutrients and flavor in foods Food enzymes can promote the growth of mold and yeast which in turn will cause food to spoil These agents can be destroyed by achieving a temperature of 212 F with steam canning methods However other contaminants such as salmonella staphylococcus aureus and clostridium botulinum the cause of botulism may develop Killing these harmful bacteria requires a temperature ...

Page 35: ... to the National Center for Home Food Preservation http www uga edu nchfp or your local county extension agent IMPORTANT Review USDA guidelines prior to canning PROCESSING TIME PRESSURE ALTITUDE PINT SIZE JAR QUANTITIES Food Item Canning Time Asparagus 30 mins Beans green 20 mins Beans lima pinto butter or soy 40 mins Beets 30 mins Carrots 25 mins Corn whole kernel 55 mins Greens 70 mins Okra 25 m...

Page 36: ...sary add sugar to balance the tart taste Your Emeril Lagasse Pressure Air Fryer is designed to accommodate a specific number of pint size jars per session Jars with self sealing lids are suggested for use JAR CLEANING Always wash empty jars in hot water with soap either by hand or in the dishwasher Rinse thoroughly Scale or hard water films on jars are easily removed by soaking jars for several ho...

Page 37: ...he seals may fail If the screw bands are too tight air cannot vent during processing and food will discolor during storage Overtightening also may cause lids to buckle and jars to break 6 Place the Inner Pot in the Unit Base see Fig T Place a wire rack may be sold separately in bottom of Inner Pot Place the filled sealed jars on wire rack see Fig U The maximum jar quantity can vary per model see P...

Page 38: ... remove the screw bands The lids should be tightly sealed to jars When the center of a lid is pressed there should not be any give or springing motion If the lid springs or gives when pushed the canning process was not successful and food must be re processed immediately or refrigerated and used within a few days NOTE Never retighten lids after processing jars As jars cool the contents contract pu...

Page 39: ...our expense To return the product call customer service at 1 973 287 5132 and request a return merchandise authorization number 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 th...

Page 40: ...standards Should you have any questions our friendly customer service staff is here to help you Visit us at www TristarCares com email us at customerservice tristarprodutcsinc com or call us at 973 287 5132 Distributed by Tristar Products Inc Fairfield NJ 07004 2019 Tristar Products Inc Made in China EMERlL PAF_6 8QT_IB_TP_ENG_V2_190429 ...

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