Air Fryer Product Guide (MCAF26MB)
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Magic Chef® Air Fryer Product Guide
Introduction
Before using your air fryer, please read this manual carefully. Incorrect
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This air fryer is used for cooking food, such as meat, fish, side dishes, and vegetables. This air fryer is not
designed for commercial use or operation in a company. This air fryer may only be used for private
purposes, as any other use is not as intended. Furthermore, the air fryer may not be used outdoors, or in
tropical climates. This air fryer meets all relevant norms and standards in relation to CE conformity. In
the event of any modification to the air fryer that was not approved by the manufacturer, compliance
with these standards is no longer guaranteed. The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any
resulting damage or faults in such cases.
Please observe the regulations and laws in the country of use.
operation can result in serious damage or injury.
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Contents
Register Your Product Online…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
Important Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 5
Getting to Know Your Magic Chef® Air Fryer ................................................................................................ 8
Caring For Your Air Fryer ............................................................................................................................. 13
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty .............................................................................................................. 17
Product Specifications
POWER CONSUMPTION: 1200W
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 0 o - 400o F
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF: Yes
POWER SUPPLY: 110-120v /60hZ
TIMER FUNCTION: Up to 30 minutes
BASKET VOLUME: Up to 2.6 quarts
DISHWASHER-SAFE: Yes
MODEL: MCAF26MB
NON-STICK: Yes
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Important Safety Precautions
WARNING. This symbol indicates important information for user safety
DANGER. This symbol warns about injuries or burns associated with
This symbol indicates other important information on the topic.
Before using your air fryer for the first time, read the following instructions and pay attention to all
warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Store these operating instructions in
a safe place for future reference. If you decide to sell the air fryer, or pass it on, always include these
instructions. They are an integral part of the product.
Symbols Used and Their Meaning
and safe operation of the air fryer.
hot surfaces of the air fryer.
Warning
• The air fryer is not intended to be operated with an external time switch, or a separate remote-
control system. Never leave the air fryer unattended when it is switched on. It poses a fire
hazard.
• This air fryer can be used by children ages 8 and up, and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities, or lack of experience and knowledge but only if they are supervised
or have been instructed on the safe use of the device and understand the resulting risks.
Children should never play with the air fryer. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
carried out by children without supervision. Always keep plastic packaging away from children.
It poses a suffocation risk.
• If you see smoke coming out of the air fryer, or there are any unusual sounds or smells, switch
off the air fryer immediately and remove the main plug from the socket. In these cases, the air
fryer should not be used until it has been inspected by authorized service personnel. Never
inhale smoke from a potential device fire. If you have inhaled smoke, consult a doctor. Inhaling
smoke from the air fryer can be harmful.
• Never touch the main cable or the air fryer with wet hands because there is a risk of electric
shock.
• The air fryer must not be covered, to avoid overheating. Covering it poses a fire hazard.
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CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD. Never us the Air fryer in the vicinity of
• Always place your air fryer on a flat, heat-resistant surface and not in the vicinity of heat sources
and flammable materials, liquids, or gases. Leave at least 4” clearance all around the air fryer to
prevent contact with flammable and combustible materials, because there is a risk of fire.
• The air fryer must not be damaged, in order to prevent hazards.
• Ensure that no fire sources (i.e., burning candles) are placed on or near the Air fryer. It poses a
fire hazard.
• Do not leave the air fryer unattended when it is operating. Always switch off the air fryer when
it is not in use and remove the main plug from the socket. Put away the air fryer only when it
has completely cooled down. It poses a fire hazard!
• Remove the main plug from the socket to disconnect the air fryer completely from the power
supply.
• The air fryer must never be exposed to any direct heat sources (i.e., heaters), direct sunlight, or
harsh artificial lights (i.e., heating lamps). Also, avoid contact with dripping water and splashes
and corrosive liquids. Never use their Air fryer near water. In particular, the air fryer should
never be submerged in liquid. Do not place any items filled with liquid (i.e., vases or drinks) on
the air fryer. Also, ensure that the air fryer is never subjected to excessive shocks and
vibrations. Furthermore, no foreign objects may penetrate the device, otherwise the air fryer
could be damaged.
flammable materials, such as curtains, drapes, etc.
Main Cable
• Always handle the main cable by the main plug and do not pull on the cable itself.
• Do not place the air fryer, furniture, or any other heavy objects on the main cable and ensure
that it is not kinked.
• Never tie a knot in the main cable and do not tie cables together. Ensure that the main cable is
placed so that no one can tip over it and it does not cause an obstruction.
• Make sure that the main cable does not touch any hot surfaces of the air fryer.
• Do not use adapter plugs or extension cables that do not comply with applicable safety
standards, and do not make any alterations to the main cable! If the main cable is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, or its customer service representative, or a similarly
qualified person to prevent any safety hazards.
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Overheating Protection
• This appliance has an overheating protection system. If the internal temperature gets too high,
the protection system will cut off the unit. If this happens, unplug the power cord and allow it
to cool down.
• Only after the appliance has been left to cool down completely should the RESET button at the
bottom of the machine (beside the rating label) be operated in order to use the air fryer again.
Please use a pointed object for this purpose (refer to the figures hereinafter)
Automatic switch-off
This appliance is equipped with a timer. When the timer has counted down to 0, the appliance produces
a bell sound and switches off automatically. To switch off the appliance manually, turn the timer knob
counter-clockwise to 0.
Note: If the pan is removed during cooking, the appliance will turn off automatically, but the timer will
continue to count down.
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
This appliance complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly
and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific
evidence available today.
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Getting to Know Your Magic Chef® Air Fryer
This is an air fryer that works on hot air. Do not fill the pan with oil or frying fat.
The air frying comes with packaging material inside the frying basket. Remove all
Place the air fryer on a flat, heat-resistant surface. If the surface is sensitive, place a
There is a risk of burns. The temperature of the accessible surfaces may be very high
The accessible surfaces of the air fryer can become very hot. Use potholders or oven
Only place your food in the basket and not anywhere else. The basket may be filled
CAUTION: FIRE HAZARD. The pan and the basket must never be filled with oil.
Prior to Use
1. Remove all packaging material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
3. Thoroughly clean the basket and pan with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a nonabrasive sponge.
Note: You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
packaging material inside the frying basket before using the appliance.
First Use
heat-resistant board under the Air fryer.
while the device is operating. Hot steam will escape from the ventilation slots
during operation. Hot steam may also escape when you open the air fryer. Remove
the food by touching the handle and not the pan, basket, or interior of the air fryer.
gloves to prevent burns. There is a risk of injury.
up the “MAX” marking at most.
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Quick Start Guide
The air fryer can prepare a large range of ingredients. Please refer to the “Settings” section of the
manual for more information.
Air Frying Instructions
1. Plug the main cord into a wall socket.
2. Carefully pull the pan out of the air fryer.
3. Place the ingredients into the basket.
• Note: Never fill the basket in full or exceed the recommended amount, as this could
affect the quality of the end result.
4. Slide the pan back into the air fryer properly.
• Never use the pan without the basket in it.
• If the pan isn’t properly placed inside air fryer, the appliance won’t work.
• Caution: Do not touch the pan during and right after use, as it gets very hot. Only hold
the pan by the handle.
5. Turn the temperature control knob to the required temperature. See Settings section of the
manual to determine the right temperature.
6. Determine the required preparation time for the ingredient. See Settings section of the manual.
7. To switch on the appliance, turn the timer knob to the required preparation time
(a) The power-on light and the heating-up light turns on.
(b) The timer starts counting down the set preparation time.
(c) During the air frying process, the heating light will turn on and turn off from time to
time. This indicates that the heating element is switched on and off to maintain the set
temperature.
(d) Excess oil from the ingredients will collect at the bottom of the pan.
8. Some ingredients must be shaken halfway through the preparation time, especially larger
quantities. To shake the ingredients, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake,
then slide the pan back into the air fryer and continue to cook.
• Caution: Do not press the button on the handle while shaking.
• Tip 1: To reduce the weight, you can release the basket from the pan and shake only the
basket. To do this, pull the pan out of the appliance, place on a heat-resistant surface
and press the button on the handle that releases the basket.
• Tip 2: You can set the cook timer for half of the total cooking time and the timer bell will
indicate when to shake the ingredients, though the timer would need to be reset for the
remainder of the cooking time.
• Tip 3: If the timer is set to the full cooking time, there is no timer bell to indicate when to
shake the ingredients, but you can pull the pan out at any time to do so. The appliance
will pause automatically when the pan is removed, and resume when it is put back.
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Air Fryer Settings
1. Temperature Control Knob
7. Basket Release Button
9. The timer bell will go off to indicate when the cook time is complete. Pull the pan out and place
on a heat resistant surface.
• Note: You can also switch off the appliance manually. To do this, turn the temperature
control knob to 0, or pull out the pan directly.
10. Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not ready yet, simply slide the pan back
into the appliance and set the timer to a few extra minutes.
11. To remove small ingredients, press the basket release button and lift the basket out of the pan.
• Do not turn the basket upside down with the pan still attached to it, as any excess oil
that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.
• After using the air fryer, the pan and food will still be hot. Depending on the type of the
food used in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.
12. Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate.
• Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, use a pair of tongs to lift the ingredients out
of the basket
13. When your first batch of food is finished cooking, the air fryer will instantly be ready for
preparing another batch. If you would like to shut it off, it will do so automatically after cooking
time is complete, or you can manually turn the time dial to zero.
handle
2. Timer/Power-On Control Knob
3. Basket
4. Pan
5. Power-On Indicator
6. Heating Indicator
8. Pan Handle
9. Air Intake
10. Air Outlet
11. Power Cable
The table found in this section of the manual will help you to select the basic settings for the ingredients
you want to prepare. Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance,
pulling the pan briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.
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Min-Max
(ounces)
Potatoes & fries
Thin frozen fries
10.5-24.7
9-16
400
Shake
Thick frozen fries
10.5-24.7
11-20
400
Shake
Home-made fries
(0.3x0.3”)
10.5-28.2
16-10
400
Shake
Home-made potato wedges
10.5-28.2
18-22
360
Shake
Home-made potato cubes
10.5-26.5
12-18
360
Shake
Roti
8.8
15-18
360
Shake
Potato gratin
17.5
15-18
400
Shake
Meat & Poultry
Steak
3.5-17.5
8-12
360
Pork chops
3.5-17.5
10-14
360
Hamburger
3.5-17.5
7-14
360
Sausage roll
3.5-17.5
13-15
400
Drumsticks
3.5-17.5
18-22
360
Chicken breast
3.5-17.5
10-15
360
Snacks
Use oven-ready
cheese snacks
Use oven-ready
Stuffed vegetables
3.5-14
10
320
Baking
Helpful Tips
• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
• A larger amount of ingredients only requires a slightly longer preparation time while a smaller
amount of ingredients only requires a slightly shorter preparation time.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimizes the end result and
can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also requires a
shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the air fryer basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if
you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
Amount
Time
(min)
Temp
(oF)
Shake Extra Information
Spring rolls 3.5-14 8-10 400 Shake
Frozen chicken nuggets 3.5-17.5 6-10 400 Shake
Frozen fish fingers 3.5-14 6-10 400
Frozen bread crumbed
Use oven-ready
Use oven-ready
3.5-14 8-10 360
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Use baking tray
Use baking tray/oven dish
Use baking tray
Use baking tray/oven dish
Cake 10.5 20-25 320
Quiche 14 20-22 360
Muffins 10.5 15-18 400
Sweet snacks 14 20 320
The specified times are only guide values. They may be longer or shorter, depending on the nature of
the ingredients and your personal preferences.
• Food that lies on top or across each other (e.g., fries) should be shaken halfway through the
cooking time to ensure that it is cooked evenly. To do so, lift the pan and basket by the handle
from the air fryer and shake the food. The air fryer switches itself off automatically when you
remove the pan and basket. Once the pan and basket are correctly re-inserted, the air fryer
switches itself on again automatically until the timer expires.
• Never pour the oil directly into the pan or basket. Food prepared with oil should be
mixed/tossed in a bowl before placing inside the air fryer. Oil should never be placed directly
into the frying basket—it should only be lightly coated on the food, and is entirely optional.
• Never place dough directly in the pan or basket. Place the dough only in a suitable,
heat-resistant container or baking tin (i.e., muffin tin). Place the container or baking tin in the
basket.
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Caring for Your Air Fryer
Remove the main plug from the socket before cleaning. Otherwise, there is a risk of
Wait until the air fryer has cooled down completely. Otherwise, there is a risk of
The air fryer itself must not be immersed in water, as there is a risk of an electric
Maintenance
Servicing is necessary if the air fryer has been damaged, if liquids or objects have entered the housing, if
the air fryer has been exposed to rain or moisture, if the air fryer has been dropped or if the air fryer
does not work correctly. If smoke is produced, or there are any unusual sounds or smells, switch off the
air fryer immediately and remove the main plug from the socket. In these cases, the air fryer should not
be used until it has been inspected by authorized service personnel. Only have qualified personnel carry
out the servicing on the device. Never attempt to open the housing of the air fryer.
Cleaning
an electric shock.
burns.
shock.
Clean the appliance after every use.
Cleaning Instructions:
1. Remove the main plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
• Note: Remove the pan to let the air fryer cool down more quickly.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
• Note: Do not use metal utensils or abrasive cleaning materials on the pan or basket, as it
may damage the non-stick coating.
3. Clean the pan and the basket with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive
sponge. You can use a degreasing liquid to remove any remaining dirt.
• Tip: If dirt is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot water with
some soap. Put the basket in the pan and let the pan and the basket soak for
approximately 10 minutes.
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When this symbol appears on a product, this indicates that the product is subject to
4. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and non-abrasive sponge.
5. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
Storage
When you are not using this air fryer, remove the main plug from the socket. Ensure that the air fryer is
kept in a clean, dry location without direct sunlight.
Environmental and Disposal Information
the European Directive 2012/19/EU. All electrical and electronic devices must be
disposed of separately from household waste at designated disposal points. Disposal
of old devices in this manner will prevent harm to the environment and human health
hazards. For further information regarding disposal of old devices in accordance with
the directive, contact your local authorities, waste disposal office, or the shop where
you bought the device.
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally compatible manner. Cardboard can be put out for
municipal paper collections or brought to public collection points for recycling. Films and plastic used
for packaging the device are collected by your local disposal services and disposed of in an
environmentally compatible manner.
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Troubleshooting
Air fryer does not
• You did not plug in the
• Put the cord into a standard electrical
• You did not set the timer.
• Turn the timer knob to the required
• The pan is not put into the
appliance properly
• Slide the pan into the appliance
properly.
• The overheating
• Use a pointed object to press the RESET
Pan does not slide
• You put too much food in
• Do not fill the basket beyond the MAX
• You did not place the
• Push the basket down into the pan until
White smoke comes
• You are preparing greasy
• When frying greasy food, a large
• The pan still contains
• White smoke is caused by grease
Food is
• You put too much food in
• Put smaller batches of food in the
My air fryer doesn’t turn on
Problem Possible cause Solution
work
appliance.
protection is turned on
outlet.
preparation time to switch on the
appliance.
button at the bottom of the appliance.
The pan doesn’t slide into my air fryer
Problem Possible cause Solution
into the appliance
properly
the basket.
basket in the pan correctly.
indicator.
it clicks.
White smoke is coming out of my air fryer
Problem Possible cause Solution
out of the
appliance.
My food isn’t cooking correctly
Problem Possible cause Solution
undercooked
food.
grease residue from a
previous use.
the basket.
amount of oil will leak into the pan. The
oil produces white smoke and the pan
may heat up more than usual. This will
not affect the appliance or the end
result.
heating up in the pan. Make sure you
clean the pan properly after each use.
basket. Smaller batches are fried more
evenly.
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• You set the air fryer
• Turn the temperature control knob to
temperature recommendations.
• The preparation time is
• Turn the timer knob to the required
Food is fried
• Certain types of food
• Food that lies on top or across each
Fried snacks are not
• You used a type of snack
• Use oven snacks or lightly brush some
Problem Possible cause Solution
unevenly
crispy
temperature too low.
too short.
require shaking or flipping
halfway through the
preparation time.
meant to be prepared in a
traditional deep fryer.
the required temperature setting. See
Settings section of the manual for
preparation time. See Settings section
of the manual for timer
recommendations.
other (e.g., fries) need to be shaken
halfway through the preparation time.
See Settings for preparation
information.
oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
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Limited Manufacturer’s Warranty
This appliance is covered by a limited manufacturer’s warranty. For one year from the original date of
purchase, the manufacturer will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective
in materials and workmanship, provided the appliance has been used under normal operating
conditions as intended by the manufacturer.
Warranty Terms
During the first year, any components of this appliance found to be defective due to materials or
workmanship will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s discretion, and at no charge to the
original purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal or transportation costs.
Exclusions
The warranty will not apply if damage is caused by any of the following:
• Power failure
• Damage in transit or when moving the appliance
• Improper power supply, such as low voltage, defective household wiring, or inadequate fuses
• Accident, alteration, misuse, or abuse of the appliance, such as using non-approved accessories,
inadequate air circulation in the room or abnormal operating conditions (extreme
temperatures)
• Use in commercial or industrial applications
• Fire, water, damage, theft, war, riot, hostility, or acts of God, such as hurricanes, floods, etc.
• Use of force or damage caused by external influences
• Partially or completely dismantled appliances
Obtaining Service
When making a warranty claim, please have the original bill of purchase with purchase date available.
The purchaser will be responsible for any removal or transportation costs. Replacement parts and/or
units will be new, re-manufactured, or refurbished and are subject to the manufacturer’s discretion. Do
not use an unauthorized person to replace or fix a damaged main cord.
For technical support and warranty service, please email support@newair.com
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