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BEFORE FIRST USE
Place your AirFryer Toaster Oven and Grill on a flat surface .
Before using, be sure oven is 2 to 4 inches away from the wall or from any objects
on the countertop . Do not use on heat-sensitive surfaces .
OBJECTS SHOULD NOT BE STORED ON THE TOP OF THE OVEN. IF THEY
ARE, REMOVE ALL OBJECTS BEFORE YOU TURN ON YOUR OVEN. THE
EXTERIOR WALLS GET VERY HOT WHEN IN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
AirFry:
This function is used to AirFry meals as a healthier alternative to deep frying
in oil . The AirFry function uses a combination of hot air, high fan speed and 4 upper
heating elements to prepare a variety of meals that are both delicious and healthier
than traditional frying .
Use the provided Baking Pan and AirFryer Basket when using the AirFry function .
Place the AirFryer Basket onto the Baking Pan . Use upper rack position for
AirFrying .
Baking:
The Bake function is recommended for a variety of foods you would normal-
ly prepare in your conventional oven . Baked goods that require a more gentle cook-
ing method like cakes, muffins and pastry yield best results on Bake . Convection
Bake uses a fan to circulate heated air around food to cook it faster and is ideal for
even browning . It is best used for heartier baked goods such as scones and bread
and is also excellent for roasts, poultry, pizza and vegetables .
Use the Baking Pan for fresh pizza (in lower rack position) and the rack alone if pizza
is frozen (in upper rack position) . Or cook it on the pizza stone available for purchase
on the Cuisinart website .
Broiling:
The Broil function can be used for beef, chicken, pork, fish and more . It
also can be used to top-brown casseroles and gratins . Convection Broil is best for
meats and fish, while traditional Broil is best reserved for top browning .
Toasting:
Always have the Oven Rack in the upper rack position, as indicated in the
diagram at right, for even toasting . Always position your item/items in the middle of
the rack .
Grilling:
The Grill function can be used to cook burgers, steak, poultry, fish and
vegetables . Place the Grill/Griddle Plate grill side up on the baking tray and preheat
in the oven according to recipe . Always place the assembled Grill/Griddle pan in the
lower rack position . For most grill recipes, the temperature should be set to 450°F .
The reversible griddle can be used to cook quesadillas, French toast, hash browns
and breakfast meats .
Caution:
It is not recommended to cover the AirFryer Basket and Grill/Griddle Plate
with aluminum foil . If covered, the foil prevents the fat from dripping into the Drip
Tray . Grease will accumulate on the foil surface and may catch fire . If you choose to
use foil to cover the Baking Pan/Drip Tray, be sure foil is cut to neatly fit into the pan
and does not touch the wall or heating elements .
WARNING: Placing the Oven Rack in the upper position with the rack upward
while toasting may result in a fire. Refer to rack position diagrams below for
proper use.
Turning off the AirFryer Toaster Oven and Grill:
Turn BOTH the ON/Oven Timer
and the ON/Toast Timer Dials to the OFF position . The power light will turn off .
DIAGRAMS FOR ACCESSORY POSITIONS
Each recipe gives you step-by-step directions and will tell you where the
Baking Pan, Oven Rack, AirFry Basket and Grill Plate should be positioned
for best results . Please refer to the accessories diagrams below for
recommended positions .
LOWER POSITION
FOR GRILLING
LOWER POSITION
FOR BAKING
UPPER POSITION
FOR BAKING
NOTE:
For chicken or other large
items, the pan or rack can be in
the lower position as shown above .
UPPER POSITION
FOR BROILING
AND AIRFRYING
UPPER POSITION
FOR TOASTING
Oven Rack
Baking Pan/Drip Tray
AirFryer Basket
PARTS
Grill/Griddle Plate
