Paula Deen PDAF1, Instructions & Recipes

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USING THE APPLIANCE
1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and even surface.
2. Remove the pan with the basket in it from the AIR FRYER.
3. Place the ingredients in the basket, if desired spritz with cooking oil for a crispier finish.
NOTE: Do not overfill the baske t as it may affect the quality of the food.
4. Slide the pan back into the AIR FRYER. Never use the pan without the basket in it.
5. Turn the temperature control knob to the proper temperature. (fig. 5)
6. Determine the required preparation time for the ingredient.
7. To switch on the appliance, turn the timer knob on to the required preparation time. (fig. 6)
8. The green power light and the red heating light will go on, the air fryer quickly begins the
cooking process. The timer will start to count down the set preparation time. During the cooking
cycle, the red heating light will turn off from time to time. This indicates that the heating
element is maintaining the set temperature.
TIP: Add 3 minutes to preparation time if the appliance is cold. If you want, you can also preheat
the appliance without any ingredients inside. Turn the timer knob for more than 3 minutes and
wait until the red heating light goes out (after about 3 minutes). Then fill the basket and turn the
timer knob to the required preparation time.
CAUTION: Do not touch the pan during and for 30 minutes after use, because it will be
very hot. Hold the pan ONLY by the handle.
9. Some ingredients require shaking halfway during the preparation time. At the halfway point,
pull pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake it (fig. 7). Then slide the pan back into the
Air Fryer.
CAUTION : Do not press the Basket Release Button on the handle while shaking (fig. 8).
10. When you hear the timer bell, the set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the pan out of the
appliance and place it on a heat proof surface.
NOTE: You can also switch off the appliance
manually by turning the timer control knob to 0.
11. Check to make sure the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not fully cooked, simply
slide the pan back into the appliance and set the time for a few extra minutes.