Chefman ExacTemp DIGITAL AIR FRYER+ User manual

ExacTempTM Multifunctional
DIGITAL
AIR FRYER+
USER GUIDE
• Safety Instructions
• Features
• Operating Instructions
• Special Functions
• Air Frying Tips
• Troubleshooting/FAQs
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Notes
• Terms and Conditions
• Warranty Registration
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, please
read the instruction manual before use.
COOKING FORWARDTM
Welcome!
Whether this is your first Chefman® appliance or you’re already part of our
family, we’re happy to be in the kitchen with you. With your new ExacTempTM
Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+, you can air fry foods to crisp perfection with
little to no oil for healthier eating. You can also bake, dehydrate, and even roast
foods rotisserie style. The integrated probe thermometer means you’ll get perfectly
cooked meat each time, no more guesswork involved. With multiple cooking racks,
it’s easy to cook a variety of foods for friends and family. Plus, its sleek design
makes it a great addition to any countertop.
We know you’re excited to start cooking, but please take a few minutes to read
our directions, safety instructions, and warranty information.
From our kitchen to yours,
The Chefman®Team

4 Safety Instructions
8 Features
12 Operating Instructions
18 Special Functions
19 Air Frying Tips
20 Troubleshooting/FAQs
21 Cleaning and Maintenance
22 Notes
24 Terms and Conditions
26 Warranty Registration
CONTENTS

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WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord or plug in water
or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking o parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. If this should occur, contact
Chefman® Customer Support for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman® may cause
injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to o, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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14. When using this appliance, provide adequate ventilation above and on all sides for air
circulation. Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish
towels or other flammable materials during use. Do not cover air fryer and ensure air
vents, located on the back of the fryer, are not covered.
15. This appliance generates heat during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent
the risk of burns, fire, or other damage to persons or property. Keep hands clear of the
immediate area surrounding the air fryer during operation and use grips and handles on
the appliance when operating. Do not put hands or other body parts inside the air fryer
housing while in use or hot.
16. Use caution when opening the air fryer. The inside of the unit and its contents are
very hot. Use tongs or protective gloves to remove food from trays.
17. Do not move the air fryer while it is in use and/or full of food.
18. Always unplug the air fryer after use.
19. Never place the air fryer in the dishwasher. This product housing cannot be
immersed in water and is not dishwasher safe.
20. The housing of the air fryer can be wiped down between uses with a nonabrasive
cleaner.
21. Store air fryer in a cool, dry place.
22. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance during use or storage; this may
cause the wire to fray and break.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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WARNING: 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 fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply
cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use. If a longer detachable power-supply extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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POWER CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Never use the product if the power cord shows signs of abrasion or excessive wear.
Contact Chefman® Customer Support for additional guidance and support.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on
the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS
ANY DAMAGE OR IF THE APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY
OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
Do not place the appliance on a
stovetop or any other heatable
surface, even if stovetop is not on.
Doing so is a fire hazard.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Capacitive Touch Control Panel
2. Rack Holders
3. Removable Door with Viewing Window
4. Cool-Touch Handle
5. Spit Forks and Screws (2 of each)
6. Rotisserie Spit
7. Wire Cooking Racks (3)
8. Drip Tray/Baking Pan
9. Fetch Tool
10. Probe Thermometer
11. Probe Winding Wheel
12. Integrated Probe Storage (on side)
13. Integrated Power Cord
Storage (on back)
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FEATURES
Control Panel
Timed Cooking Presets
Set temperature and time
for popular foods in Time
Cook Mode.
Cook Function Buttons
Press to choose a desired
cooking method.
ROTATE Button
Press to turn
rotisserie spit.
HI-FRY Button
Press to raise cooking
temperature to 450°F
(235°C) for 2 minutes. Circular Progress Bars
Segments progressively
illuminate during cooking.
+2 MIN Button
Press to add 2 minutes
to the current cooking
cycle.
START/STOP
Button
Oven +/– Buttons (top)
Use to adjust oven
temperature. (Press both
buttons for 5 seconds
to switch between °F
and °C.)
Time and Probe
+/– Buttons (bottom)
Use to adjust time
or probe target
internal temperature.
(Press both buttons
for 5 seconds to
switch between °F
and °C.)
Temp/Time Display
Shows oven
temperature and
time; in Probe Cook
Mode, the lower
display alternates
between “live” and
target internal
temperatures.
READY Light
Illuminates when
food is ready.
Oven Light Button
Turns oven light
on/o.
Sound Button
Use to mute the
unit's beeps. PROBE Light
Illuminates blue
when probe is
plugged into port.
FLIP Light
Blinks when
food needs
to be flipped.
REST Light
Blinks during Rest
Mode at the end
of Probe Cooking.
Probe
Cooking Presets
Set foods' target
internal tempera-
ture in Probe
Cook Mode.
Probe Attachment
Port Connects
probe to the unit.
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FEATURES
PRESET FUNCTION CHARTS
The charts on pages 10 and 11 are guidelines only. They reflect the times and temperatures
of the cook functions and presets available in Time Cook and Probe Cook Modes. Always
check foods for doneness according to proper food safety guidelines.
TIME COOK MODE
Time Cook Mode allows you to cook your food for a certain length of time using three
dierent cook functions (Air Fry, Bake, and Dehydrate). The presets available for each
cook function are included below.
AIR FRY PRESETS
Preset Default Time Default Temp Rotate Option Flip?
Fries 18 min. 400˚F (205°C) No Yes, halfway through
Chicken 30 min. 375˚F (190°C) Yes Yes, halfway through
Fish 10 min. 350˚F (175°C) No No
Meat 25 min. 375˚F (190°C) Yes Yes, halfway through
Veggies 15 min. 350˚F (175°C) No Yes, halfway through
NOTE: The temperature for Air Fry ranges from 200°F (90°C) to 400°F (205°C), and the
time ranges from 1 minute to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
BAKE PRESETS
Preset Default Time Default Temp Rotate Option Flip?
Chicken 45 min. 375˚F (190°C) Yes No
Fish 15 min. 350˚F (175°C) No No
Veggies 25 min. 350˚F (175°C) No No
Cake 20 min. 325˚F (160°C) No No
NOTE: The temperature for Bake ranges from 200°F (90°C) to 400°F (205°C), and the
time ranges from 1 minute to 2 hours.

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FEATURES
DEHYDRATE PRESETS*
Preset Default Time Default Temp Rotate Option Flip?
Jerky 4 hours 165˚F (75°C) No No
Veggies 6 hours 130˚F (51°C) No No
Fruit 8 hours 135˚F (55°C) No No
* When dehydrating, follow a trusted recipe and follow food safety guidelines.
NOTE: The temperature for Dehydrate ranges from 95°F (35°C) to 200°F (90°C), and the time
ranges from 30 minutes to 24 hours.
PROBE COOK MODE
As an alternative to cooking by time, Probe Cook Mode allows you to cook meats, chicken, and
fish to their ideal internal temperatures with the included probe. The preset buttons represent
the recommended target temperatures for these proteins. NOTE: Only Air Fry and Bake are
available in Probe Cook Mode.
PROBE COOK PRESETS
Preset Target Internal Temp* Rotate Option Flip?
Chicken 165˚F (74°C) No Yes (Air Fry only)
Chicken – Dark Meat 175˚F (79°C) No Yes (Air Fry only)
Fish 145˚F (62°C) No No
Meat – Rare 125˚F (52°C) No Yes (Air Fry only)
Meat – Medium-Rare 135˚F (58°C) No Yes (Air Fry only)
Meat – Medium 145˚F (62°C) No Yes (Air Fry only)
Meat – Medium-Well 155˚F (68°C) No Yes (Air Fry only)
Meat – Well 165˚F (74°C) No Yes (Air Fry only)
* When cooking meats, the unit will stop cooking when the probe temperature is 5°F (2°C) below the target internal
temperature, then enter a short rest phase (see p. 15, Step 9 for more information).

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove all packaging materials. Check to ensure that all parts and accessories are
accounted for.
2. Read and remove any stickers on the air fryer except for the rating label, which should
remain on the unit.
3. Wipe down the interior and exterior with a damp cloth. Wash the accessories with warm,
soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly (do not immerse the probe cord in water).
4. Place the unit on a flat, heat-resistant surface positioned at least 2 inches away from the
wall or any other objects. CAUTION: Never place the unit on a stovetop, even if the stove is
o, as that creates a fire risk.
HOW TO COOK IN THE AIR FRYER
The air fryer requires no preheating and cooks faster than a traditional oven, which means
you can enjoy your favorite hot foods in mere minutes. You can set a cooking time or use
the integrated probe thermometer so there’s no guessing whether meats, chicken, or fish
are fully cooked. NOTE: On first use, the unit may emit a slight odor, which is normal and will
dissipate with use.
HOW TO COOK BY TIME
1. Place the unit on a hard, flat surface away from all sources of heat and plug it in.
2. Place the food on the rack(s), baking pan, or rotisserie spit (see p. 16). If not using the pan,
position it on the floor of the unit as a drip tray for easy cleanup.
3. Slide the food into the air fryer and close the door.
4. Press the cook function button of your choice (AIR FRY, BAKE, or DEHYDRATE).
The button will turn blue and the available presets for that function will illuminate
on the display.
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5. To use the presets, press the appropriate icon for the food you’re cooking. The button will
turn blue, and the programmed temperature and time will appear on the display.
NOTE: Changing the temperature or time once a preset is selected will cancel the preset.
6. If not using the presets, set the desired temperature and time by pressing the top and
bottom sets of + and – buttons on the display.
7. If cooking with the rotisserie spit (see p. 16), make sure the ROTATE button is selected (it
should be lit blue). Otherwise, make sure it is deselected (it should be lit white). The rotate
function may be turned o or on at any time during cooking by pressing the button.
NOTE: The ROTATE button is not available for Dehydrate.
8. Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking and the timer will start counting down.
9. If you’d like to check on foods during cooking, press the oven light button on the display
and look through the window on the door. You can also open the door to check; the
cooking timer will pause when the door is opened and resume when the door is closed.
To stop cooking before the timer ends, press START/STOP.
10. If using the Air Fry cook function, the FLIP indicator light will turn on midway through the
cooking cycle as a reminder to flip food. Open the oven door, carefully flip food with tongs
if needed, and close the door to resume. If your food does not need to be flipped, simply
ignore the alert and it will turn o after 60 seconds.
11. Cook until the timer ends. The word READY will appear on the display and cooking will stop.
12. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the rack(s) and pan. If using the spit, use the fetch tool in
one hand and an oven mitt in the other to remove (see p. 17 for more detailed directions).
13. Check food for doneness and serve. NOTE: If not powered o, the unit will automatically go
into Sleep Mode after 20 minutes of no activity. To wake the unit up, open the door or press
START/STOP.
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HOW TO COOK BY PROBE
1. Place the unit on a hard, flat surface away from all sources of heat and plug it in.
2. Insert the probe horizontally into the thickest part of your food (see drawings below).
Be sure the tip of the probe isn’t touching bone. If you’re cooking multiple pieces
(for instance, several chicken breasts), put the probe in the largest one.
3. Place the food on the rack(s) or baking pan. If not using the pan, position it on the floor of
the unit as a drip tray for easy cleanup.
4. Slide the food into the air fryer and plug the probe into the probe attachment port. Then,
close the door.
5. Press the cook function button of choice (AIR FRY or BAKE). The cook function will turn
blue and the meat presets will illuminate on the display.
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6. Set the oven temperature by pressing the top set of + and – buttons. Next, set the target
probe temperature by pressing the bottom set of + and – buttons OR by choosing the
MEAT, CHICKEN, or FISH preset. For meat, choose your preferred doneness (rare to well-
done) by pressing the MEAT button repeatedly. For chicken, choose your type of meat
(light or dark) by pressing the CHICKEN button repeatedly. NOTE: Changing the target
temperature once a preset is selected will cancel the preset.
7. Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking. The probe temperature on the display
will alternate between the current (“live”) temperature and the target internal temperature
of the food. (LED segments around the START/STOP button will progressively illuminate
during cooking to indicate how close your food is to completion.)
8. If using the Air Fry cook function, the FLIP indicator light will turn on midway through the
cooking cycle as a reminder to flip food. Open the oven door, carefully flip food with tongs
if needed, and close the door to resume. If your food does not need to be flipped, simply
ignore the alert and it will turn o after 60 seconds.
9. When the internal temperature reaches its target (or 5°F/2˚C below it when using the
MEAT preset), cooking will stop and the REST light will come on. Open the oven door
to let some of the heat dissipate but leave the probe in the food as it rests (the internal
temperature will continue to rise). If you set the target temperature manually, or are
using the CHICKEN or FISH preset, the unit will count down a 2-minute rest. If cooking
meat, the REST light will remain on until the internal temperature reaches its target
(usually in about 2 to 5 minutes).
10. When resting is complete, the word READY will appear on the display.
11. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the rack(s) and pan. Check the food for doneness,
carefully remove the probe from the food, and serve. NOTE: If not powered o, the unit will
automatically go into Sleep Mode after 20 minutes of no activity. To wake the unit up, press
START/STOP or open the oven door.
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HOW TO USE THE ROTISSERIE SPIT (Max: 4 lb)
Using the spit with the rotate feature is perfect for roasting a whole chicken to even, crisp
perfection and for slowly cooking whole, boneless pieces of meat, such as beef or pork
tenderloins. You can also experiment with roasting a small cauliflower head or a peeled
pineapple. NOTE: The rotate function is not available for Dehydrate or Probe Cooking.
1. Place the baking pan on the floor of the unit.
2. If using the spit to cook a whole chicken, be sure the giblets are removed. Season the
chicken as desired and truss tightly. (Be sure the chicken will fit in the oven with room
to rotate; a 3- to 3½-lb chicken works well.) Run the spit through the bird lengthwise,
starting at the cavity in the back. Carefully slide the spit forks onto each end of the
shaft, sinking them deep into the breast meat at one end and the thigh meat at the oth-
er end. Lock the forks in place with screws, leaving at least 1 inch of free space on both
ends of the rod. The chicken should be secure and should not be able to slide around
on the spit.
3. Alternatively, if using the spit to cook a piece of meat, carefully push the spit lengthwise
through the center of the meat. Carefully slide the spit forks onto each end of the shaft,
inserting the prongs deeply into the meat. Lock the forks in place with screws, leaving
at least 1 inch of free space on both ends of the rod. The meat should be secure and
should not be able to slide around on the spit.
4. Guide the spit into the rotisserie rack position by placing the left shaft into the rotisserie
gear located on the left interior wall. Once in place, lift the right shaft and lay it on the
rotisserie holder located on the right interior wall. Be sure the meat or chicken can rotate
freely in the air fryer.
5. Close the door and proceed with cooking following the directions on p. 12, beginning with
Step 4 and choosing the Air Fry or Bake cook function. CAUTION: The spit will get hot
during cooking. Use the fetch tool and oven mitts and handle with care to avoid injury
(see p. 17 for more detailed directions on the fetch tool).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO USE THE FETCH TOOL
The fetch tool is handy for removing the hot spit from the air fryer.
1. Hold the fetch tool by its handle with one hand. Have a potholder in or an oven mitt on
the other hand.
2. Guide the fetch tool into the unit, positioning the prongs below the shafts of the rotisserie
spit.
3. Use the tool to lift the right side of the spit from the rotisserie holder. Once it’s free, lift the
left side.
4. Carefully guide the hot spit and food from the air fryer and transfer to a heat-resistant
surface.

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
ROTATE
The ROTATE button is automatically selected for certain presets but should be used when
cooking with the rotisserie spit. When selected, it will continuously rotate food 360˚ for perfect,
even cooking. If not using the spit, make sure the button is deselected. The ROTATE button is
not available for Dehydrate or Probe Cooking.
HI-FRY
The HI-FRY button becomes available (illuminates) partway through a cooking cycle.
When pressed, it will temporarily raise the temperature to 450˚F (235˚C) for 2 minutes
to give foods a little additional browning. This button is not available for Dehydrate.
+2 MIN
The +2 MIN button becomes available (illuminates) toward the end of cooking. Pressing it
will add 2 more minutes at the current temperature, and it can be pressed repeatedly to add
additional time. For Timed Cooking, you can press the +2 MIN button as the end of the cooking
cycle nears, or immediately after cooking ends. For Probe Cooking, you can press the +2 MIN
button after the unit enters Ready Mode. This button is not available for Dehydrate.

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AIR FRYING TIPS
• For a crisp exterior, oil foods lightly. Some foods, especially if fresh, benefit from being
tossed with a little oil in a separate bowl before frying. However, high-fat foods, like a well-
marbled steak, or prepared foods usually require no additional oil.
• Avoid wet batters. Loose batters, such as those used for deep frying, do not work in air
fryers, as the batter simply slides o. Adapt such recipes to give foods a thicker coating,
preferably including breadcrumbs to help the coating adhere.
• Use medium-high to high heat for most cooking. Most foods air fry best between
350°F (175°C) and 400°F (205°C). For gentler cooking and reheating, use a lower
temperature to avoid overcooking.
• Don’t overcrowd the racks or pan. Too much food, especially if tightly packed, can
inhibit browning and crisping. A better bet: Air fry food in batches.
• Switch rack positions during cooking for even results. If using multiple wire racks,
carefully switch rack positions halfway through the cooking cycle to ensure even cooking.
For dehydrating, switch rack positions from top to bottom periodically.
• Check on foods early. When cooking by time, check foods on the earlier side of the
cooking time; you can always put the food back in to continue cooking.
• Follow food safety guidelines for doneness. Because food sizes can vary, do not rely
exclusively on recipe timing when cooking food. Check food for doneness against current
safety guidelines before serving.

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TROUBLESHOOTING/FAQS
Why is there white smoke coming from my unit?
White smoke can be a sign that there’s too much fat in the fryer. Avoid cooking very fatty
foods, such as sausages, in the air fryer, and be sure that the accessories and interior of
the air fryer are clean before cooking.
Why has my food cooked unevenly?
Two culprits are likely: overcrowding and not switching rack positions. Evenly distribute
foods on the rack(s) and pan. Flipping foods midway through cooking also helps. If using
multiple racks, try switching rack positions at least once during cooking.
Why isn’t my food crisp?
Though you can air fry with no added oil, coating foods very lightly with oil (usually just
teaspoon per batch for most recipes) helps guarantee crisp results. Preheating the air
fryer also helps.
In Probe Cook Mode, why does the unit stop cooking before it reaches my target
temperature?
All food experiences “carryover cooking” after being pulled from the heat source, where
the temperature continues to rise a few more degrees. To avoid overcooking on meat,
the air fryer is designed to take carryover cooking into account; when it’s 5˚F (2˚C)
below the target temperature, active cooking stops, and a rest phase begins, to let
the food come to the final target temperature o the heat. For best results, open the
air fryer door during the rest phase but leave the probe in the food until it reaches the
target temperature.
When cooking with the probe, why is my meat undercooked even after the rest
period?
Inserting the probe correctly is critically important for getting accurate readings. You want
the tip of the probe to be at the center of the thickest part of the meat, but not touching
any bone. See the drawings on p. 14 for examples of proper probe placement.