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PowerXL Vortex Classic Air Fryer™
PowerXL Vortex Classic Air Fryer™
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they are given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children.
Where to Use the Appliance
4.
DO NOT
place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
5.
DO NOT
place your appliance on a
cooktop, even if the cooktop is cool,
because you could accidentally turn the
cooktop on, causing a fire, damaging the
appliance, your cooktop, and your home.
6.
DO NOT
place or use this appliance near water.
7. When cooking,
DO NOT
place the appliance
against a wall or within 5 inches of other
appliances.
DO NOT
place anything on top of the
appliance.
8. A fire may occur if this appliance is covered by or
touching flammable material, including curtains,
draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
9.
DO NOT
use outdoors.
10.
DO NOT
place the appliance in any container or
small confined space while the appliance is heated
or in operation.
11.
ALWAYS
operate the appliance on a horizontal
surface that is level, stable, and noncombustible
with adequate space for airflow.
12. Before using your appliance on any countertop
surface or other fragile surface, such as a glass
tabletop, CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTERTOP
MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER for
recommendations about using appliances on
your surfaces. Some manufacturers and installers
may recommend protecting your surface by
placing a hot pad or trivet under the appliance
for heat protection. Your manufacturer or installer
may recommend that hot pans, pots, or electrical
appliances should not be used directly on top of
the countertop. If you are unsure, place a trivet or
hot pad under the appliance before using it.
Electrical Safety
13.
DO NOT
operate any appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped. Return
the appliance to an authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
14. This appliance should be serviced
ONLY
by
qualified service technicians. Contact Customer
Service using the information located on the back
of this manual.
15.
NEVER
immerse the main unit housing in water.
If the appliance falls or accidentally becomes
immersed in water, unplug from electrical outlet
immediately. Do not reach into liquid if the
appliance is plugged in and immersed.
16. To protect against electrical shock,
DO NOT
immerse the cord or plugs, or expose the electrical
components to water or other liquid.
17.
DO NOT
plug in the power cord or operate the
appliance controls with wet hands.
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following.
PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
18.
ALWAYS
make sure the plug is attached to the
appliance first, and then plug the cord into the
electrical outlet. To disconnect, press the Power
button to turn the appliance off and then remove
the plug from the electrical outlet.
19.
MAKE SURE
the appliance is properly plugged
into a dedicated electrical outlet without any other
appliances on the same outlet.
20.
KEEP
the appliance and its power cord out of the
reach of children when it is in operation or in the
cooling down process.
21.
NEVER
plug the appliance into an outlet below
the surface where the appliance is placed.
22.
DO NOT
let the power cord hang over the edge of
a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
23.
DO NOT
clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can break off the pad and touch electrical parts,
creating risks of electric shock.
Operational Safety
24. Should the appliance emit smoke,
UNPLUG
IMMEDIATELY
and wait for smoking to stop
before handling the appliance. Allow the
appliance to cool and wipe excess oil and grease
from the appliance.
25. Cooking appliances should be positioned in a
stable location with the handles (if any) positioned
to avoid the spillage of hot liquids.
26.
NEVER
operate the appliance unattended.
27. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
28. Avoid touching moving parts.
29.
UNPLUG
the appliance from outlet when not
in use and before cleaning.
ALLOW
30 minutes
to cool before handling, putting on or taking off
parts, cleaning, or storing.
30.
DO NOT
cover the Air Intake Vent or Hot Air Outlet
Vent while the appliance is operating. Doing so
will prevent even cooking and may overheat or
damage the appliance.
31. When in operation, hot air and steam are
released through the Hot Air Outlet Vent.
KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FACE
at a safe
distance from the Hot Air Outlet Vent and
KEEP
the Vent clear of obstructions.
32. While cooking, the internal temperature
of the appliance reaches several hundred
degrees Fahrenheit. To avoid personal injury,
NEVER
place hands inside the appliance unless it
is thoroughly cooled.
33. The appliance’s outer surfaces and accessories
may become hot during use.
WEAR OVEN MITTS
when handling the appliance during and after use
and to protect against hot steam and air released
when opening the appliance.
34.
DO NOT
touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
35.
EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED
when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids or when removing accessories or
disposing of hot grease. This appliance is not
intended for deep-frying foods.
36. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or
utensils
MUST NOT
be inserted in the appliance
as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
DO NOT
overfill the appliance.
37.
DO NOT
store any materials, other than
manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this
appliance when not in use.
38.
DO NOT
place any of the following materials in the
appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic.
39.
NEVER
pour oil into the appliance or accessories.
Fire and personal injury could result.
