Cuisinart AirFryer AFR-25 Instruction And Recipe Booklet
INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
Cuisinart® AirFryer
AFR-25
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards....................................2
Special Cord Set Instructions .............................3
Features and Benefits ...................................4
Before First Use ........................................5
Operation .............................................5
AirFrying ..............................................5
AirFryer Chart .......................................... 6
More Ways to Cook .....................................7
Cleaning and Maintenance ...............................7
Troubleshooting ........................................8
Warranty .............................................. 9
Recipes..............................................10
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. UNPLUG FROM OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE AND BEFORE
CLEANING. Allow to cool before cleaning or handling, putting on
or taking off parts.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against electric shock, do not place any part of the
Cuisinart
®
AirFryer in water or other liquids. See instructions for
cleaning.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals
with certain disabilities.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged
in any way or is not operating properly. Return the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer
to the store or retailer where purchased for examination or repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart
may cause injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop, where
it could be pulled on inadvertently by children or pets, or touch hot
surfaces, which could damage the cord.
10. Do not place Cuisinart
®
AirFryer on or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use this Cuisinart
®
AirFryer for anything other than its
intended purpose.
12. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers
constructed of materials other than metal or glass in the AirFryer.
13. To avoid burns, use extreme caution when removing Cuisinart
®
AirFryer accessories or disposing of hot grease.
14 When not in use, always unplug the unit. Do not store any
materials other than manufacturer’s recommended ovenproof
accessories in this Cuisinart
®
AirFryer.
15. Do not place any of the following materials in the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer:
paper, cardboard, plastic and similar products.
16. Do not cover any part of the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer with metal foil.
This will cause overheating.
17. Oversized foods, metal foil packages and utensils must not be
inserted in the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer, as they may involve a risk of fire
or electric shock.
18. A fire may occur if the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer is covered or touching
flammable materials such as curtains, draperies or walls, when in
operation. Do not store any items on top of the appliance when in
operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.
19. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electric shock.
20. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the Cuisinart
®
AirFryer is
plugged into electrical outlet.
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21. Warning: To avoid possibility of fire, NEVER leave Cuisinart® AirFryer
unattended during use.
22. Use recommended temperature settings for all AirFrying.
23. Do not rest cooking utensils or baking dishes on glass door.
24. Turn the Timer dial to the OFF position to turn off the
Cuisinart
®
AirFryer.
25. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a
wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the
unit from the electric outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire,
especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door
touches the unit as it closes.
26. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids.
27. To disconnect, turn Timer dial to OFF, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and keep these instructions handy. These instructions
will help you use your Cuisinart® AirFryer to its fullest so that you will
achieve consistent, professional results.
SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the
extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be
tripped over unintentionally or pulled on by children.
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY
NOT INTENDED
FOR COMMERCIAL USE
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Temperature Dial
Used to set temperature (Warm – 450ºF).
2. Time Dial
Used to set time (up to 60 minutes). Mechanical timer has an
auto-off feature; power cuts off once time runs out.
3. Power Light
Indicator light turns on and remains lit when AirFryer is in use.
4. Viewing Window
Easy to check progress as food cooks.
5. AirFryer Basket
Use the AirFryer Basket when AirFrying to optimize cooking results.
AirFryer Basket sits in the Baking/Drip Pan when cooking.
6. Baking Drip/Pan
Baking/Drip Pan is included for your convenience. Use with the
AirFryer Basket when AirFrying. Use alone when baking, broiling,
or roasting (see More Ways to Cook on page 7).
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Baking/Drip PanAirFryer Basket
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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Place your Cuisinart® AirFryer on a flat, level surface.
2. Move 2 to 4 inches away from the wall or from any objects on the
countertop. Do not use on heat-sensitive surfaces.
NOTE: OBJECTS SHOULD NOT BE STORED ON THE TOP OF
THE AIRFRYER. IF THEY ARE, REMOVE ALL OBJECTS BEFORE
YOU TURN ON YOUR AIRFRYER. THE EXTERIOR WALLS GET
VERY HOT WHEN IN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
3. Check that there is nothing inside the AirFryer.
4. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.
OPERATION
Follow these simple steps:
1. Place AirFryer Basket into the Baking/Drip Pan and place in
desired position.
• Lower Position: The Baking/Drip Pan with the AirFryer basket sits on
the bottom of the oven.
• Upper Position: The Baking/Drip Pan slides onto the ledge located
on either side of the AirFryer interior.
2. Turn temperature knob to select cooking temperature (Warm – 450ºF).
3. Turn timer knob to select cooking time (up to 60 minutes).
4.
Light indicator will turn red, signaling that cooking process has started
.
5.
Once timer reaches OFF, unit will ring to indicate end of cooking cycle
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AIRFRYING
AirFrying is a healthy alternative to deep-frying in oil. A high-velocity fan
and an upper heating element circulate air to prepare a variety of foods
that are both delicious and healthier than traditional fried foods.
•
Many foods that can be deep-fried, can be AirFried without
using much, if any, oil. AirFried foods will taste lighter and be
less greasy than deep-fried foods.
•
AirFrying doesn’t require oil, but a light spray can enhance
browning and crispiness. Use an oil sprayer or nonstick olive
oil cooking spray to keep it extra light, or pour a little oil into a
bowl, add food, and toss.
•
Most oils can be used for AirFrying. Olive oil is preferred for a
richer flavor. Vegetable, canola or grapeseed oil is recommended
for milder flavors.
•
An assortment of coatings can be used on AirFried foods.
Some examples of different crumb mixtures include: breadcrumbs,
seasoned breadcrumbs, panko breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes,
potato chips, and graham crackers. Various flours (including
gluten-free) and other dry foods like cornmeal work as well.
•
Many foods do not need to be flipped while cooking, but larger
items, like chicken cutlets, should be flipped halfway through
the cooking cycle to ensure results.
•
When AirFrying large quantities of food that fill the basket,
toss food halfway through cooking cycle to ensure everything
is evenly cooked and browned.
• Foods will cook more evenly if cut into the same-size pieces.
• Always AirFry with Baking/Drip Pan in place for easy cleanup.
• When AirFrying greasy foods (e.g., bacon), grease will drain into
Baking/Drip Pan. As a precaution, allow hot grease to cool in the
unit before removing the Baking/Drip Pan.
•
Please note that some foods release water as they cook.
When cooking large quantities for an extended period of time,
condensation may build up which could leave a little moisture
on your countertop.
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FOOD RECOMMENDED AMOUNT TEMPERATURE TIME
Bacon 8 slices 400ºF 8 to 10 minutes
Chicken Wings
1½ to 2 pounds, about 24 wings
MAX AMOUNT: 2½ pounds
400ºF 20 to 25 minutes
Frozen Appetizers, (e.g., popcorn
shrimp, mozzarella sticks, etc.)
1 to 1½ pounds, about 20 to 28 frozen
mozzarella sticks
450ºF 5 to 10 minutes
Frozen Chicken Nuggets 1 to 1½ pounds, about 28 to 42 frozen chicken nuggets 400ºF 10 to 15 minutes
Frozen Fish Sticks 1 to 1½ pounds, about 16 to 24 frozen sh sticks 400ºF 8 to 10 minutes
Frozen Fries
1 to 1½ pounds
MAX AMOUNT: 2 pounds
450ºF 15 to 25 minutes
Frozen Steak Fries
1 to 1½ pounds
MAX AMOUNT: 2 pounds
450ºF 15 to 25 minutes
Hand-Cut Fries
1 to 1½ pounds, about 2 to 3 medium potatoes,
cut into ¼-inch thick pieces, about 4 inches long
400ºF 20 to 25 minutes
Hand-Cut Steak Fries
1 to 1½ pounds, about 2 to 3 medium potatoes,
cut into eighths lengthwise
400ºF 20 to 25 minutes
Shrimp 1 pound, about 16 extra-large shrimp 350ºF 5 to 10 minutes
Tortilla Chips 6, 5-inch tortillas cut into fourths 400ºF 5 to 6 minutes, toss halfway through
AIRFRYER CHART
The chart below lists recommended cooking times, temperatures and portions for various types of foods that can be AirFried in the Cuisinart®
AirFryer. If portions exceed recommendations, you can toss or flip foods occasionally while cooking to ensure the crispiest, most even results.
Smaller amounts of food may require less time. For best AirFry results, periodically check on food through viewing window.
NOTE: When AirFrying, always use the AirFry Basket with the Baking/Drip Pan. For all foods below, we suggest using the upper
position, except for bacon and frozen French fries, which should be placed in the lower position.
NOTE: AirFrying doesn’t require oil, but a light spray can enhance browning and crispiness. Use an oil sprayer or nonstick olive oil
cooking spray to keep it extra light, or pour a little oil into a bowl, add food, and toss.
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MORE WAYS TO COOK
In addition to AirFrying, the Cuisinart® AirFryer can be used
for baking, broiling, roasting and more. To cook using these
functions, simply use the knobs to adjust the temperature
(Warm – 450ºF) and time (up to 60 minutes) to the settings you
desire. Some tips and recommendations on temperature and
time are listed below.
• When using the Cuisinart® AirFryer, cooking times may need
to be reduced because of the convection fan’s high speed
—
start checking foods about 5 to 10 minutes before the end of
the suggested cooking time.
• When making baked goods in the unit, we recommend:
– The Baking/Drip Pan to be placed directly on the
bottom of the unit
– For recipes not specifically developed for this AirFryer,
we suggest cooking at a lower temperature (about
25°F to 50°F lower) than what the recipe indicates
• The Cuisinart
®
AirFryer can also be used to broil beef,
chicken, pork, fish, and more. It can even be used to
top-brown casseroles and gratins. For best results:
– Set the temperature to the highest setting (450ºF)
– Place the Baking/Drip Pan with or without the AirFryer
Basket in the upper position
•
To roast
vegetables and cuts of meat:
– Recommended temperature for roasting is 400°F
– Oven position will depend on the size of the foods you
are cooking
• To toast in the Cuisinart® AirFryer, be sure to flip items
halfway through the cycle to evenly toast on both sides,
since this unit only has top heaters. Place bread on the
Baking/Drip Pan in the upper position. Set temperature to
450°F, about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium toast.
• The Cuisinart
®
AirFryer will toast bagel halves on the
top side. If you prefer a bagel toasted on both sides,
we recommend flipping the bagel halfway through.
Reference the recipes at the end of the instruction manual for
more suggestions on what to cook in the AirFryer and specific
temperatures and cooking times.
Important: All of our recipes were specially developed for the
Cuisinart
®
AirFryer and have been tested in our Cuisinart® Test Kitchen.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Always unplug the AirFryer from the electric outlet and allow
it to cool completely before cleaning.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the nish.
Simply wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth and dry
thoroughly. Apply the cleansing agent to a cloth, not directly
onto the AirFryer, before cleaning.
• To clean interior walls, use a damp cloth and a mild liquid
soap solution or a spray solution on a sponge. Remove any
residue from cleaners with a clean, damp rag. Never use
harsh abrasives or corrosive products. These could damage
the AirFryer surface. Never use steel wool pads, etc., on
interior of AirFryer.
• AirFryer Basket and Baking/Drip Pan should be hand-washed
in hot, sudsy water with a nylon scouring pad or nylon brush
and thoroughly rinsed. These items are not dishwasher safe.
• After cooking greasy foods, and once your AirFryer has cooled,
always clean top of oven interior. If this is done on a regular
basis, your AirFryer will perform like new.
• To remove crumbs, wait for the AirFryer to cool down, remove
all accessories from the interior, and then wipe clean the bottom
of the AirFryer. To remove baked-on grease, use a damp cloth
soaked in sudsy water or use nonabrasive cleaners, and use
a clean, damp cloth to rinse.
• Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
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SUBJECT QUESTION ANSWER/SOLUTION
Power Why won’t my unit turn on?
Make sure your unit is plugged into a functional outlet.
Make sure the AirFryer door is closed.
Call Consumer Service at 1-800-726-0190.
Cooking
Why are fried foods not crispy or fried
evenly?
Some foods may require more oil than others. If not crispy enough, spray, brush or
add some oil to the food.
Make sure food is spread evenly in one single layer in the AirFryer Basket with no
overlap. If food still overlaps, toss or ip food halfway through cooking cycle.
Put the food in for additional cooking time. Make sure to check frequently until food
reaches desired brownness.
Why is my food undercooked?
If you put too much food in the basket, it may not cook in the suggested time.
Try using smaller batches of food and single layers, rather than stacking food on top
of each other.
If the temperature is too low, the food may not fully cook. Turn the temperature
control knob to the required temperature setting (for AirFrying this is usually 400ºF
to 450ºF).
Why does condensation and steam
come out of my unit?
You may be preparing greasy foods and oil drips into the pan producing steam, or
you may be preparing foods with a high moisture content and water evaporates
causing condensation. This will not affect the unit or the end result. It may fog up the
viewing window on the sides or corners.
Your pan, basket, or bottom of AirFryer may contain grease residue from previous
use. Make sure to clean the pan properly after each use.
Cleaning
How do I clean tough-to-remove food
residue from my accessories?
To remove baked-on grease, soak the accessories in hot, sudsy water or use
nonabrasive cleaners. We recommend to hand-wash them in hot, sudsy water, using
a nylon scouring pad or nylon brush and thoroughly rinse. The accessories are not
dishwasher safe.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY
(U.S. AND CANADA ONLY)
This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you
own a Cuisinart® AirFryer that was purchased at retail for personal, family
or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this
warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or
owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® AirFryer will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the
date of original purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast,
efcient way to complete your product registration. However, product
registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the
original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benets. In the
event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for
purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store
where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart
products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to
its preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an
independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase
price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of
the product. If neither of the above two options results in the appropriate
relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to
an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically
accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for
the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund of
nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also,
according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to
Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible
for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling of such
nonconforming products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT
If your Cuisinart
®
AirFryer should prove to be defective within the warranty
period, we will repair or, if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain
warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190 or write to: Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd.,
Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling. (California residents need only
supply a proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions.) Please be sure to include your return address, phone
number, description of the product’s defect, product serial number, and
any other information pertinent to the return. Please pay by check or
money order made payable to Cuisinart. NOTE: For added protection
and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned,
we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart
cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are
not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under
warranty.
Your Cuisinart
®
AirFryer has been manufactured to the strictest
specications and has been designed for use only with authorized
accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes
any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts or
repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty
does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or
other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental
or
consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone
other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure
that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the
correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.
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