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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

The airfryer does not 
work.

The appliance is not 
plugged in.

Plug the Power Cord into an electrical 
outlet.

You have failed to set the 
timer.

Turn the timer knob to set the right time needed 
for cooking.

The appliance is  
defective.

Contact customer service at  
www.maxi-matic.com

Food is not completely 
cooked/fried.

There is too much food in 
the Drawer Pan.

Use smaller batches of food in the Drawer Pan. 
Small batches of food will cook more evenly.

The cooking temperature 
is set too low.

Increase the temperature setting. Check  
“Cooking Time Chart” found in this manual.

The cooking time is too 
short.

Increase the time setting. Check “Cooking Time 
Chart” found in this manual.

Food is raw and frozen 

solid.

Raw frozen foods should be thawed before 

cooking in the air fryer. Exceptions to this are 

pre-cooked frozen foods.

Food is unevenly 
cooked.

Certain foods need to be 
stirred mid-way through 
the cooking process.

Foods that overlap inside the Drawer Pan need 
to be stirred mid-way through cooking.  

Fried snacks are not 
crispy.

You used a type of snack 
meant to be prepared in a 
traditional deep fryer.

Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto 
the snacks for a crispier result.

I cannot close the  
Drawer Pan properly.

The Drawer Pan is too full.

Do not overfill the Drawer Pan.

The Drawer Pan is not 
properly placed inside.

Make sure there is no obstruction for the Drawer 
Pan to close properly.

White smoke is emitting 
out of the appliance 
during use.

You are preparing food 
with a high oil content.

When cooking with oily foods, oil will drain into 
the Drawer Pan. When the air fryer heats up, the 
pan heats up the oil and produces white smoke. 
This does not adversely affect the air fryer or 
your cooking process.

The pan has built-up
oil residue from previous 
uses.

White smoke is caused by oil leftover in the 
Drawer Pan.  Make sure to thoroughly clean the 
Drawer Pan after every use.

Home-made French 
fries are coming out 
unevenly cooked.

Your potatoes are not 

fresh or are frozen.

Make sure to use fresh and firm potatoes, not 
frozen potatoes, for home-made French fries.

Potato strips were not 
well rinsed prior to frying.

Thoroughly rinse sliced potato to remove all 
starch prior to frying.

Home-made French 
fries are not crispy after 
air frying.

Crispy results are directly 
linked to the amount of 
oil used and water 
content of the potato.

Potato strips need to be thoroughly dried before 
adding oil.

Slice potato strips thinner if you want them 
crispier.

Use a bit more oil on the potato strips prior to 
frying if you want crispier results.

Summary of Contents for Elite Gourmet EAF-3218

Page 1: ...new appliance please read all instructions carefully and keep for future reference Questions Elite s customer service team is ready to help Call us toll free at 800 365 6133 ext 120 107 105 For more...

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Page 3: ...OLARIZED PLUG INTRODUCTION PARTS IDENTIFICATION CONTROL PANEL BEFORE FIRST USE HOW TO USE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE COOKING TIME CHART HINTS AND TIPS AIR FRYER RECIPES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARRANTY PO...

Page 4: ...avoid a hazard Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facili...

Page 5: ...27 After use turn off power to the appliance then unplug from the wall outlet 28 Do not use any accessories that have not been provided with the appliance 29 Unplug the appliance from outlet when it i...

Page 6: ...ician Never use the plug with an extension cord unless the plug can be fully inserted into the extension cord Do not alter the plug of the product or any extension cord being used with this product Do...

Page 7: ...ARTS IDENTIFICATION A Timer Knob B Power Indicator C Temperature Knob D Handle E Power Cord not shown F Pull Out Drawer Pan G Frying Rack NOTE The Frying Rack consists of a non stick surface To avoid...

Page 8: ...rst time carefully remove all packaging material and recycle appropriately 2 Remove the parts from the box and wash the Drawer Pan and Frying Rack with warm soapy water and a non abrasive sponge IMPOR...

Page 9: ...g Rack into the Drawer Pan Figure 1 3 Place ingredients onto Frying Rack TIP Do not fill the Drawer Pan over the MAX fill position If cooking food that expands make sure the cooked ca pacity will not...

Page 10: ...cooking the Drawer Pan and Frying Rack will be very hot only use the Drawer Pan Handle or oven mitts CAUTION When sliding out the Drawer Pan be careful of hot air and steam Keep hands and face away fr...

Page 11: ...in water or any other liquids 8 Dry all parts after each use re assemble and store in a cool dry location COOKING TIME CHART INGREDIENTS AMOUNT ounces TIME minutes TEMP F STIR NOTES POTATOES Thin froz...

Page 12: ...fish sticks 6 14 10 14 390 Use oven ready Fish fillet in batter 6 18 13 19 355 STIR Battered shrimp 6 18 11 16 355 STIR Frozen cheese sticks 6 14 12 13 355 Use oven ready Stuffed veggies 6 14 14 320 M...

Page 13: ...an and place an oven safe dish onto the wire rack if you want to bake a cake quiche steam foods or if you want to air fry delicate foods or foods with fillings Use pre made dough to prepare foods with...

Page 14: ...te Cook in small batches giving each croquette at least 1 inches of space around it to not overcrowd the rack Repeat process until all croquettes have been cooked BUFFALO WINGS 1 Sprinkle wings with s...

Page 15: ...es 5 When finished cooking immediately sprinkle on salt and a lot of black pepper Repeat with the rest of the potatoes Serve very soon after frying FRIED GREEN TOMATOES 1 Cut tomatoes into almost 1 2...

Page 16: ...ked with a fork 4 Serve on bed of greens BEER BATTERED FISH FILETS 1 In a large bowl mix together flour salt baking powder and dill Add beer milk oil and eggs mix well 2 Place fish fillets in batter m...

Page 17: ...ide 2 Beat the 1 5 eggs in a separate bowl and place the flour into another separate dish Pour the panko into a pie plate or shallow bowl and season with garlic powder lemon pepper cayenne salt and pe...

Page 18: ...il sauce has thickened Remove from heat Stir in chicken and serve immediately SKIRT STEAK WITH CILANTRO GARLIC SAUCE 1 For the sauce mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt Transfer to a blender an...

Page 19: ...dough and pinch the edges to enclose fully Sprinkle the tops of the pies with the sanding sugar 4 Place pocket pies pinch side down into air fryer Program to 345 F for 30 minutes or until golden MINI...

Page 20: ...oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result I cannot close the Drawer Pan properly The Drawer Pan is too full Do not overfill the Drawer Pan The Drawer Pan is not prop...

Page 21: ...than manufacturing defects Breakage caused by misuse abuse accident alteration lack of proper care and maintenance or incorrect current or voltage Lost or missing parts of the product Parts will need...

Page 22: ...tele phone number and RA b A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE c The model number of the unit and the problem you are having Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box...

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Page 24: ...images illustrations in this manual due to continual product improvement Mail Phone Website Maxi Matic USA 18401 E Arenth Ave City of Industry CA 91748 1227 800 365 6133 ext 120 105 www maxi matic co...

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