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PROBLEM                      POSSIBLE CAUSE                        SOLUTION

Troubleshooting

The AIR FRYER does

not work

The appliance is not plugged in.

You have not turned the Unit 

on, set the preparation time, or 

temperature.

Plug power cord into wall socket.
Press the Power On button. 

Select a Preset or select  

Time and Temperature. Press 

Power button again and cooking 

will begin.

You have probably turned off the 

Unit. lf you pressed the Power 

button while the Unit is cooking it 

will trigger the “shut down” mode.

Press the Power On button. 

Select a Preset or select  

Time and Temperature. Press 

Power button again and  

Cooking will begin.

Food not cooked

The Fry Basket is overloaded.

Use smaller batches for more 

even frying.

The temperature is set too low.

Use the Tempe button 

(page 5 fig. 4 ) to raise the  

temperature and continue cooking.

Food is not fried evenly

Some foods need to be “shaken” 

during the cooking process.

See pages 9 and 10 in  

this manual.

Outer Basket won’t slide 

into Unit properly

Fry Basket is overloaded.
Fry Basket is not placed in Outer 

Basket correctly.

Do not fill the Fry Basket above the 

MAX level. (see chart page 10).
Gently push Fry Basket into 

Outer Basket until it “clicks”.

White smoke 

coming from Unit

Too much oil being used.
Outer Basket has grease residue 

from previous cooking.

Foods heavy with oil will cause 

dripping in the Outer Basket. Oil in 

the Outer Basket will smoke having 

no effect on the Unit or the food.
Clean Outer Basket after each use.

Fresh fries are 

not fried evenly

Wrong type of potato being used.
Potatoes not rinsed properly 

during preparation.

Use fresh, firm potatoes.
Use cut sticks and pat dry to 

remove excess starch.

Fries are not crispy

Raw fries have too much water.

Dry potato sticks properly  

before adding oil.

Cut sticks smaller.
Add a bit more oil.

Summary of Contents for AF-240

Page 1: ...FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Owner s Manual for models HF 509TS HF 959TS HF 196TS Important Power AirFryer XLTM Warranty information inside ...

Page 2: ...il from the process and replaces it with hot circulating air that surrounds the food cooking it to crisp and juicy perfection The Power AirFryer XLTM Will not only cook your favorite fried foods but it also broils and bakes many other favorites like air fried burgers calzones and doughnuts It couldn t be easier OneTouch Presets set the time and temperature for some of your favorites like crispy sh...

Page 3: ...cessories 4 Using The Digital Panel 5 6 General Operating Instructions 7 8 General Operating Instructions cont Shaking Cooking Chart 9 10 Troubleshooting 11 Cleaning Storage 12 Comparing The Units 13 14 Frequently Asked Questions 15 Manufacturer s 60 Day Limited Warranty 16 ...

Page 4: ... This appliance is not intended for use by children DO NOT use this Unit if the plug the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged in any way IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED you must have it replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard KEEP THE APPLIANCE and its power cord out of the reach of children when it is in operation or in the coo...

Page 5: ...d AUTOMATIC SWITCH OFF The appliance has a built in timer and will automatically shut down when the countdown reaches zero You can manually switch the appliance off by pressing the timer buttons until it shows zero or by pressing the cancel button one time In either case the appliance will automatically shut down within 20 seconds ELECTRIC POWER If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other a...

Page 6: ...y part is missing or damaged do not use this product and contact shipper using the customer service number located in the back of this owner s manual 1 3 4 5 6 1 Fry Basket 2 Basket Release Button 3 Basket Handle 4 Outer Basket 5 Outer and Fry Basket Assembly 6 Food Separator Insert 7 Air Intake Vent 8 Digital Control 9 Air Outlet Vent 10 Main Unit Housing ...

Page 7: ...UTION Never push Basket Release Button unless Fry Basket and Outer Basket are resting on a level heat resistant surface When removing fry Outer Fry Basket be careful not to press the Basket Handle button Outer Basket will seperate from Fry Basket ...

Page 8: ...e power button during the cooking cycle will turn the unit off The red light will turn off the blue fan light will continue to spin for 20 seconds Buttons 2 3 Timer Control Buttons The and symbols enable you to add or decrease cooking time one minute at a time Keeping the button held down will rapidly change the time Buttons 4 5 Temperature Control Buttons The and symbols enable you to add or decr...

Page 9: ...r in the center of the fan when the Unit is in cook or preheat mode PRESET BUTTON COOKING CHART PRESET BUTTON TEMPERATURE TIME French Fries 400 F 20 min Roasts 370 F 15 min Shrimp 330 F 15 min Baked Goods 350 F 25 min Chicken 380 F 25 min Steak 380 F 25 min Fish 390 F 25 min Cooking with the Power AirFryer XLTM Without Presets Once you are familiar with the Power AirFryer XLTM you may want to expe...

Page 10: ...evel horizontal and heat resistant surface Place the Fry Basket in the Outer Basket properly Slide the Fry Basket into the cooking Unit until it clicks into place Note The Unit will not work unless the Fry Basket is inserted properly Plug the power cord into the 110V dedicated outlet NEVER Put anything on top of the appliance Cover the air vents on the top and back of the cooking Unit A Versatile ...

Page 11: ...the Outer Basket will become very hot When you remove it to check on the progress make sure you have a heat resistant surface nearby to set it down on 1 When the Fry Basket and food is securely in place press the Power Button once page 5 fig 1 2 Select a Preset function using the M Button page 5 fig 6 or manually set the Temperature and then the Time page 5 figs 2 3 4 5 3 Press The Power Button pa...

Page 12: ...ft the Fry Basket out of the Outer Basket Turn the Fry Basket over and let the ingredients fall on a plate Use nonabrasive utensils to remove larger foods Do not turn the Fry Basket upside down with the Outer Basket still attached excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the Outer Basket will leak onto the food When a quantity of food is cooked the Unit is instantly ready for preparing anoth...

Page 13: ...S Add Tbsp oil Hash browns 1 cup 15 18 360 YES Potato gratin 2 cups 15 18 400 Steak 1 1 lb 8 12 360 Pork chops 1 1 lb 10 14 360 Hamburger 1 1 lb 7 14 360 Sausage roll 1 1 lb 13 15 400 Chicken drumsticks 1 1 lb 18 22 360 Chicken breast 1 1 lb 10 15 360 Spring rolls 3 4 lb 15 20 400 YES Use oven ready Frozen chicken nuggets 1 1 lb 10 15 400 YES Use oven ready Frozen fish sticks 1 1 lb 6 10 400 Use o...

Page 14: ...d continue cooking Food is not fried evenly Some foods need to be shaken during the cooking process See pages 9 and 10 in this manual Outer Basket won t slide into Unit properly Fry Basket is overloaded Fry Basket is not placed in Outer Basket correctly Do not fill the Fry Basket above the MAX level see chart page 10 Gently push Fry Basket into Outer Basket until it clicks White smoke coming from ...

Page 15: ...r cord from the outlet Restart with the Power button 5 Does the Unit need time to heat up If you are cooking from a cold start add 3 minutes to the cook time to compensate 6 Can I check the food during the cooking process You can remove the Outer Basket at any time while cooking is in progress During this time you can shake the contents in the Fry Basket if needed to insure even cooking 7 Is the P...

Page 16: ... 7 Preset Programs Timer with Auto Shut Off 1500 Watts 120v 60hz Large Easy Grip Handle Large 3 4 Quart Fry Basket with Non Stick Coating Dimensions 12 7 w x 14 4 h x 12 7 d Digital Easy Touch Panel 4 Preset Programs Timer with Auto Shut Off 1200 Watts 120v 60hz Large Easy Grip Handle Large 2 4 Quart Fry Basket with Non Stick Coating Dimensions 12 w x 14 2 h x 12 d Model Number Features HF 196TS 5...

Page 17: ...his manual for proper set up and use of the digital control panel French Fries Chicken Steak Fish See page 5 of this manual for proper set up and use of the digital control panel See page 5 of this manual for proper set up and use of the digital control panel French Fries Roasts Shrimp Baked Goods Chicken Steak Fish ...

Page 18: ...et with hot water a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge Note The Outer Basket and Fry Basket are dishwasher safe Tip Should Outer Basket and Fry Basket contain difficult to remove food particles leave the Fry Basket and Outer Basket assembled fill with hot soapy water and soak for 10 minutes 4 Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge 5 If neces...

Page 19: ...his product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you 4 Repair or replacement of the product or if repair or replacement is not feasible a refund of the purchase price is the exclusive remedy of the consumer under this warranty The manufacturer shall not be liable f...

Page 20: ...16 Tristar Products Inc PAFXL_IB_TP_ENG_V1_160314 We are very proud of the design and quality of our This product has been manufactured to the highest standards Should you have any problem our friendly customer service staff is here to help you 1 973 287 5129 ...

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