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Owner’s Manual

MODEL:

 AFG-5A 

CAPACITY: 

5.5 Qts. 

POWER:

 1400W, 120V 

When using electrical appliances, basic safety 

precautions should always be followed. Do not use 

the PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Home

 

until you have 

read this manual thoroughly.

Visit TristarCares.com  

for tutorial videos, product 

details, and more.

Guarantee Information Inside

Summary of Contents for AFG-5A

Page 1: ... Qts POWER 1400W 120V When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed Do not use the PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Home until you have read this manual thoroughly Visit TristarCares com for tutorial videos product details and more Guarantee Information Inside ...

Page 2: ...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 PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Home Model Number Supply Power Rated Power Full Capacity Temperature Display AFG 5A AC 120V 60Hz 1400W 5 5 Quarts 100 F 38 C 500 F 260 C LED Technical Specifications ...

Page 3: ...s IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 Parts Accessories 8 Using the Control Panel 10 Cooking Mode Presets Explained 11 Instructions for Use 12 Cooking Guidelines Tips 14 Troubleshooting 20 Frequently Asked Questions 21 Cleaning Storage 22 Money Back Guarantee 23 ...

Page 4: ...e the appliance near any flammable materials such as dish towels paper towels curtains or paper plates 10 DO NOT plug into an outlet located below the counter let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or let the cord touch hot surfaces 11 USE CAUTION when moving the Inner Pot during or after a cooking cycle 12 Always handle hot Inner Pots with oven mitts while cooking Place hot cookwar...

Page 5: ...achments not recommended by Tristar may cause injuries Only use the provided vessel and approved parts to avoid damage to the appliance 30 DO NOT put any food or liquid in the base of the appliance 31 Risk of electrical shock Cook only in removable container Only use the Base with the Inner Pot 32 Before using your new appliance on any COUNTERTOP surface check with your countertop manufacturer or ...

Page 6: ...nst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or t...

Page 7: ... switch or separate remote control system When ready to operate plug the hardwired cord into a wall outlet To disconnect press the Cancel Button to turn the appliance off and then remove the plug from the wall outlet Plug the power cord into a 120V grounded outlet with no other appliances on the same outlet Plugging other appliances into the outlet will cause the circuit to overload Never tug the ...

Page 8: ...er Home Parts Accessories NOTE Unpack all contents from the packaging Contents vary by model Check all packaging material carefully for parts Please remove any clear or blue protective film on the components 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 ...

Page 9: ...g the lid The lid may become very hot during the cooking process and can cause injury 5 CONTROL PANEL Use the Control Panel to use the cooking presets and set the cooking time and temperature see Using the Digital Control Panel section 6 POWER CORD Power cord is detachable 7 AIR OUTLET VENT 8 INNER POT Must be used at all times 9 GRILL PLATE Used when grilling food When grilling meat and vegetable...

Page 10: ...emperature Buttons Press the Temperature Buttons until the desired temperature is set The temperature may be changed at any time during the cooking process 4 Cancel Button Pressing the Cancel Button will stop the cooking process immediately 5 Menu Button Press the Menu Button to cycle through the six cooking presets Press the Start Button to confirm the selected preset and begin the cooking proces...

Page 11: ...een 1 and 10 hours Grill Used for grilling foods Heats the Grill Plate to the highest temperature 500 F 260 C Bake Use to bake your favorite desserts without having to turn on an oven Place a baking pan that fits into the inner pot Roast Used to cook whole pieces of meat fish or vegetables by circulating hot air to cook food evenly on all sides Dehydrate Dehydrates food using a low cooking tempera...

Page 12: ...ove top Ensure that the appliance is used in an area with good air circulation and away from hot surfaces and combustible materials 6 Before cooking food preheat the appliance for a few minutes to allow the appliance to burn off the manufacturer s protective coating of oil Wipe the appliance with warm soapy water and a dishcloth after the burn in cycle Preparing for Use 1 Place the appliance on a ...

Page 13: ... settings to suit your individual taste Cooking times and temperatures can be adjusted manually to suit your needs See the Cooking Guidelines Tips section Instructions for Use Getting Started NOTE The Inner Pot must be inserted into the appliance Base to start a cooking cycle 1 Select and prepare recipe for cooking 2 Place the Inner Pot in the Base see Fig i Place the Grill Plate in the Inner Pot ...

Page 14: ...review the USDA Food Safety Standards Food Type InternalTemp Beef Veal Ground 160 F 71 C Steaks roasts medium 145 F 63 C Steaks roasts rare 125 F 52 C Chicken Turkey Breasts 165 F 74 C Ground stuffed 165 F 74 C Whole bird legs thighs wings 165 F 74 C Fish Shellfish Any type 145 F 63 C Lamb Ground 160 F 71 C Steaks roasts medium 140 F 60 C Steaks roasts rare 130 F 54 C Pork Chops ground ribs roasts...

Page 15: ...cutlets 6 oz 400 F 204 C 10 mins Wings 400 F 204 C 25 mins Chicken breast 6 oz 400 F 204 C 8 mins BEEF Burgers 6 oz 400 F 204 C 10 mins Hot dogs 8 pc 375 F 191 C 5 mins NY strip steaks 8 oz 400 F 204 C 12 mins Meatballs 1 inch 1 5 lb 375 F 191 C 10 mins PORK Pork chops 400 F 204 C 12 mins Sausages 350 F 177 C 15 mins FISH Salmon filets 6 oz 390 F 199 C 12 mins Shrimp 16 20 size 12 oz 390 F 199 C 1...

Page 16: ...Use separate utensils and platters for raw and cooked meat When marinating food always use a tightly covered nonmetal dish and turn the food occasionally Be sure to refrigerate all meats while marinating If leftover wet marinade is to be used as a sauce with the cooked food be sure to place it in a small pan and heat to a rolling boil before serving to eliminate bacterial growth To prevent scratch...

Page 17: ...ise temperature and continue cooking Food is not fried evenly Some food may need to be flipped or rearranged for better air flow See the Shaking Flipping for Air Frying section Whitesmokecomingfromappliance Too much oil is being used Wipe down to remove excess oil French fries are not fried evenly Potatoes are not prepped properly Consult a recipe for potato type and prep Fries are not cut evenly ...

Page 18: ...ining food particles Do not use steel wool or metal pads They could leave coarse scratches To keep the appliance clean wipe away the enclosure with damp cloth and then dry it with a clean dry cloth Never immerse the main body of the appliance in water for cleaning To protect against electric shock DO NOT immerse the main parts of the appliance cord or plug in water or other liquids Make sure that ...

Page 19: ...es the life of the cookware and helps to maintain its appearance If cleaning in the dishwasher follow the suggested guidelines Load the dishwasher carefully Other dishes and flatware may mark the surface of your cookware Be sure to remove soil from other dishes and flatware It can be abrasive to nonstick coating We recommend using a non lemon detergent Regular dishwasher cleaning will eventually s...

Page 20: ...ching the appliance with your bare hands during and after use Use oven mitts or potholders when handling food or parts of the appliance when hot Display Shown Cause of Error LID The lid is not closed E1 Top temperature sensor open circuit E2 Top temperature sensor open circuit E3 Overheat Display Error Indicator DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A MALFUNCTIONING UNIT Contact customer service using t...

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Page 22: ...y back guarantee your order number can be used as the return merchandise authorization number RMA If the product was purchased in a retail store return the product to the store or use RETAIL as the RMA Return your product to the address provided below for a replacement which will incur no additional processing and handling fees or for the refund of your purchase price less processing and handling ...

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Page 24: ...owerXL Grill Air Fryer Home This product has been manufactured to the highest standards Should you have any questions our friendly customer service staff is here to help you For parts recipes accessories and everything PowerXL go to tristarcares com or scan this QR code with your smartphone or tablet To contact us email us at info tvcustomerinfo com or call us at 973 287 5126 ...

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