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The AIR FRYER does
not work
The appliance is not plugged in.
You have not turned the Unit
on, set the preparation time, or
temperature.
Plug power cord into wall socket.
Press the Power On button.
Select a Preset or select
Time and Temperature. Press
Power button again and cooking
will begin.
You have probably turned off the
Unit. lf you pressed the Power
button while the Unit is cooking it
will trigger the “shut down” mode.
Press the Power On button.
Select a Preset or select
Time and Temperature. Press
Power button again and
Cooking will begin.
Food not cooked
The Fry Basket is overloaded.
Use smaller batches for more
even frying.
The temperature is set too low.
Use the Tempe button
(page 5 fig. 4 ) to raise the
temperature and continue cooking.
Food is not fried evenly
Some foods need to be “shaken”
during the cooking process.
See pages 9 and 10 in
this manual.
Outer Basket won’t slide
into Unit properly
Fry Basket is overloaded.
Fry Basket is not placed in Outer
Basket correctly.
Do not fill the Fry Basket above the
MAX level. (see chart page 10).
Gently push Fry Basket into
Outer Basket until it “clicks”.
White smoke
coming from Unit
Too much oil being used.
Outer Basket has grease residue
from previous cooking.
Foods heavy with oil will cause
dripping in the Outer Basket. Oil in
the Outer Basket will smoke having
no effect on the Unit or the food.
Clean Outer Basket after each use.
Fresh fries are
not fried evenly
Wrong type of potato being used.
Potatoes not rinsed properly
during preparation.
Use fresh, firm potatoes.
Use cut sticks and pat dry to
remove excess starch.
Fries are not crispy
Raw fries have too much water.
Dry potato sticks properly
before adding oil.
Cut sticks smaller.
Add a bit more oil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I prepare foods other than fried dishes with my Power AirWave Fryer XL
TM
?
You can prepare a variety of dishes including steaks, chops, burgers and baked goods.
See the
Power AirWave Fryer XL
TM
Recipe Guide.
2. Is the Power AirWave Fryer XL
TM
good for making or reheating soups and sauces?
Never cook or reheat liquids in the Power AirWave Fryer XL
TM
.
3. Is it possible to shut off the Unit at any time?
Press the Power button once or remove the Outer Basket.
4. What do I do if the Unit shuts down while cooking?
As a safety feature the
Power AirWave Fryer XL
TM
has an auto shut off device that prevents
damage from overheating. Remove the Outer Basket and set it on a heat resistant surface. Allow
the Unit to cool down. Remove the power cord from the outlet. Restart with the Power button.
5. Does the Unit need time to heat up?
If you are cooking from a “cold start,” add 3 minutes to the cook time to compensate.
6. Can I check the food during the cooking process?
You can remove the Outer Basket at any time while cooking is in progress. During this time you
can “shake” the contents in the Fry Basket if needed to insure even cooking.
7. Is the Power AirWave Fryer XL
TM
dishwasher safe?
Only the Fry Basket and the Outer Basket are dishwasher safe. The Unit itself containing the
heating coil and electronics should never be submersed in liquid of any kind or cleaned with
anything more than a hot moist cloth or nonabrasive sponge with a small amount of mild detergent.
8. What happens if the Unit still does not work after I have tried all
the troubleshooting suggestions?
Never attempt a home repair. Contact the manufacturer and follow the procedures set forth by the
warranty. Failure to do so could render your warranty null and void.