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Owner’s Manual
Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only
MODEL: AF9103 POWER: 120V, 60Hz WATTAGE: 1,000W
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed. Do not use the Copper Chef
AirFryer until you have read this manual thoroughly.
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Copper Chef AirFryer
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The Copper Chef AirFryer will provide you many
years of delicious family meals and memories
around the dinner 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.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards 4
Parts & Accessories 6
Using the Control Panel 8
Instructions for Use 10
Cooking Chart 12
Troubleshooting 13
Frequently Asked Questions 14
60-Day Money-Back Guarantee 15
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
PREVENT INJURIES! CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
When using electrical appliances, always follow
these basic safety precautions.
1. READ AND FOLLOW all instructions carefully.
2. NEVER immerse the Main Unit Housing, which
contains electrical components and heating
elements, in water. Do not rinse under the tap.
3. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
use by persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they are under the supervision
of a responsible person or have been given proper
instruction in using the appliance. This appliance is
not intended for use by children.
4. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, do not put liquid
of any kind into the Main Unit Housing containing the
electrical components.
5. THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to
modify the plug in any way.
6. MAKE SURE the appliance is plugged into
a wall socket. Always make sure that the plug
is inserted into the wall socket properly.
7. DO NOT place the Unit on the stove top. Place on a
at, horizontal surface with adequate space for air ow.
Do not place walls, cabinets, other appliances, or any
other objects within 5 in. of the Unit.
8. PLEASE DO NOT place your Copper Chef AirFryer
on a hot cooktop because it could cause a re or
damage the Copper Chef AirFryer, your cooktop, and
your home.
9. Before using your new Copper Chef AirFryer on any
countertop surface, 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 Copper Chef AirFryer 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 Copper
Chef AirFryer before using it.
10. TO PREVENT food contact with the heating
elements, do not overll.
11. DO NOT cover the Air Intake Vent or Hot Air Outlet Vent
while the Copper Chef AirFryer is operating. Doing so
will prevent even cooking and may damage the Unit or
cause it to overheat.
12. NEVER pour oil into the Outer Basket. Fire and
personal injury could result.
13. WHILE COOKING, the internal temperature of the
Unit reaches several hundred degrees F. To avoid
personal injury, never place hands inside the Unit
unless it is thoroughly cooled down.
14. DO NOT use this Unit if the plug,
the power cord, or the appliance itself
is damaged in any way.
15. IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED, you must
have it replaced by Tristar, its service agent, or a
similarly qualied person in order to avoid hazard.
16. KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of the
reach of children when it is in operation or in the
cooling down process.
17. KEEP the power cord away from hot surfaces. Do
not plug in the power cord or operate
the Unit controls with wet hands.
18. NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer
switch or separate remote-control system.
19. NEVER use this appliance with an extension cord of
any kind. A short power-supply cord (or detachable
power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
20. DO NOT operate the appliance on or near
combustible materials, such as tablecloths, paper
towels, or curtains.
21. WHEN COOKING, do not place the appliance
against walls, cabinets, other appliances, or any other
objects. Leave at least 5 in. free space on the back
and sides and above the appliance. Do not place
anything on top of the appliance.
22. DO NOT USE the Copper Chef AirFryer for any
purpose other than described in this manual.
23. NEVER operate the appliance unattended.
24. WHEN IN OPERATION, hot steam is released
through the Hot Air Outlet Vent. Keep your hands and
face at a safe distance from the Hot Air Outlet Vent.
• Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface
that is level, stable, and noncombustible.
• This appliance is intended for normal household
use only. It is not intended for use in commercial
or retail environments.
• If the Copper Chef AirFryer is used improperly or
for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it
is not used according to the instructions in the user
manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Tristar
will not be held liable for damages.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• When the cooking time has completed, cooking will
stop and the fan will continue running for 10 secs. to
cool down the Unit.
CAUTION
Also avoid the hot steam and air while removing the
Outer Basket and Fry Tray from the appliance.
25. THE UNIT’S OUTER SURFACES may become hot
during use. The Outer Basket and Fry Tray will be hot.
Wear oven mitts when handling hot components or
touching hot surfaces.
26. SHOULD THE UNIT EMIT BLACK SMOKE, unplug
immediately and wait for smoking to stop. Allow the
Unit to cool and wipe out excess oil and grease from
the Unit.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to Bisphenol A, which is known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For California Residents
Overheating Protection
Should the inner temperature control system fail,
the overheating protection system will be activated
and the Unit will not function. Should this happen,
unplug the Unit. Allow time for the Unit to cool
completely before restarting or storing.
Automatic Shutoff
The Unit has a built-in shutoff device that
will automatically shut off the Unit when the cooking
time has completed. You can manually switch off the
Unit by turning the Time Control Knob to 0. The fan
will continue running for 10secs. to cool down
the Unit.
Electric Power
The unit should be operated on a dedicated electrical
outlet. If the electrical outlet is being used by other
appliances, your new Unit may not operate properly.
• Let the appliance cool down for approximately
30 mins. before handling, cleaning, or storing.
• The Copper Chef AirFryer is equipped with an
internal microswitch that automatically shuts down
the fan and heating element when the Outer Basket
is removed.
Electromagnetic Fields
This appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds. If handled properly and
according to the instructions in this user manual, the
appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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