Chefman RJ38-AFG-7TP User manual

®
Electric Indoor
Air Fryer +
Grill
USER GUIDE
• Safety Instructions
• Features
• Operating Instructions
• Cooking Charts
• Cooking Tips
• Troubleshooting
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Notes
• Terms and Conditions
• Warranty Registration
RJ38-AFG-7TP

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always
read the instruction manual before using.
COOKING FORWARD™
Welcome!
Whether this is your rst Chefman®appliance or you’re already part of our family,
we’re happy to be cooking with you! With your new Electric Indoor Air Fryer +
Grill, you can grill, air fry, roast, bake, or broil all in one virtually smokeless unit. The
integrated probe thermometer helps ensure your food is perfectly cooked to the
optimum temperature.
We know you’re excited to get grilling (and air frying, and roasting, and more), but
please take a few minutes to read our directions, safety instructions, and warranty
information.
From our kitchen to yours,
The Chefman®Team

1Safety Instructions
5Features
8Operating Instructions
19 Cooking Charts
21 Cooking Tips
22 Troubleshooting
23 Cleaning and Maintenance
24 Notes
25 Terms and Conditions
27 Warranty Registration
CONTENTS

1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or unit body in
water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Chefman Customer
Support for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Chefman may cause injuries.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a 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 the plug to the appliance rst, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
13. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
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 qualied
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way or force it into the outlet.
This could result in injury or electrical shock.
SHORT-CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards of 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
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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POWER-CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it rmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the power cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks.
If any are found, please contact Chefman®Customer Support for assistance.
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 THE 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 the stovetop is not on.
Doing so is a re hazard.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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1. Lid: contains heat source and fan
2. Removable Mesh Splatter Shield:
inserts into lid to help keep heating
element clean and prevent smoking
3. Thermometer Jack: powers probe
4. Control Panel: capacitive touch
LED screen
5. Nonstick Air Fryer Basket: allows air
to circulate around foods
6. Grill Plate: heavy-duty die-cast
aluminum for great grill marks
7. Nonstick Cooking Pan: large capacity
for family-size meals
8. Thermometer Probe: tracks internal
temperature of food during cooking
9. Probe Cord Winding Wheel: holds cord
when not in use (separate from unit)
FEATURES
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CONTROL PANEL
Cooking
Function
Buttons
Illuminate in
blue when
selected.
Running Lights
Light up when
unit is actively
cooking. Low/
Med/High lights
illuminate when
selecting grill
temperature.
Time + and – Buttons
Adjust cooking time in
1-minute increments,
or when cooking with
probe, adjust target
internal temperature in
5˚F increments. (Press
and hold for 5 seconds to
mute sounds on unit.)
Temperature
+ and – Buttons
Adjust unit cooking
temperature in 5˚F
increments. Press
and hold both for
5 seconds to switch
to Celsius.
Preheat Light
Illuminates in
red during the
unit’s automatic
preheating.
Preheating
occurs for all
cooking cycles,
but the time
may vary.
Internal/
Target Lights
In Probe Cook
mode, time
display becomes
a temperature
display and
toggles between
current internal
temperature
and target
temperature.
Time Display
Counts down
cooking time
in minutes, or
when probe
cooking, displays
current internal
temperature.
Probe
Cook Button
Sets unit to cook to
a desired internal
temperature of the
food, rather than
for a set amount of
time. Can be used
with any of the ve
cooking functions.
Rare/Medium/
Well Selections
Available only
when grilling with
the Meat preset
and the probe.
Press the Meat
button repeatedly
to select
doneness.
Grilling Preset
Functions
Available only
when grilling
with probe.
Programs
both grill
temperature
and target
internal
temperature.
Temperature
Display
Shows temperature
inside unit.

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FEATURES
Function Pan/Insert(s) Used Temperature
Range (˚F)
Flip/Stir
Notication?
Can You Use
with Probe?
Grill Cooking Pan + Grill Plate 200-500
Yes. Flip
halfway through
cooking time.
Yes
Air Fry Cooking Pan +
Air Fry Basket 200-450
Yes. Stir
halfway through
cooking time
or every
15 minutes for
longer cycles.
Yes
Roast Cooking Pan 200-450
Yes. Stir
halfway through
cooking time.
Yes
Bake
Cooking Pan (can add an
8-inch cake pan or loaf
pan, not included)
200-450 No Yes
Broil Cooking Pan
Two settings:
Low (450) and
High (500)
No Yes
COOKING FUNCTIONS AT A GLANCE
All ve functions require the cooking pan to be inserted and can all be used with the
probe. They differ in their temperature range, inserts used, and whether they include a
Flip/Stir notication. (Note that you can ignore or amend the notication as desired.)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE FIRST USE
For best results, follow these steps before using your Air Fryer + Grill for the rst time.
1. Remove all packaging materials, such as plastic bags and foam inserts.
2. Check to ensure that all parts and accessories are accounted for.
3. Read and remove any stickers on the unit except for the rating label on the bottom,
which should remain on the unit.
4. Wipe down the interior and exterior with a damp cloth.
5. Remove the splatter shield from the lid of the unit by pressing the tab at the top of
the shield to release it.
6. Wash the splatter shield, cooking pan, air fry basket, and grill plate with warm,
soapy water. Dry thoroughly.
7. Reinstall the splatter shield in the lid:
Insert the shield so that the grooves on
the bottom of the shield line up with the
notches in the lid. Then gently push the
splatter shield upward until it clicks into
the tabs on top. NOTE: Always ensure the
splatter shield is in place when cooking.
Not using it will expose the heating
element and fan to oil buildup, which could
cause excessive smoking.

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Step 2
HOW TO COOK USING THE PROBE THERMOMETER
Unlike an instant-read thermometer, the probe thermometer stays in your food through
the entire cooking cycle, constantly monitoring the temperature until it reaches the target.
You can use the probe thermometer with any of the ve cooking functions. If using the
probe, see the chart on p. 7 for details on cooking pans and temperature ranges, but follow
the instructions here to program the unit.
1. Set the unit on a hard, at surface with at least 6 inches of clearance on the top and
sides. Put the cooking pan in the unit (and grill plate or air fry basket, if applicable—see
chart on p. 7).
2. Insert the probe horizontally into the thickest part of your food (see drawings). Be sure
the tip of the thermometer isn’t touching bone. If you’re cooking multiple pieces (for

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instance, several chicken breasts), put
the probe in the largest one.
3. Plug the other end of the thermometer
into the thermometer jack on the unit.
4. Select your desired cooking function
on the control panel (that button will
light up in blue when pressed).
5. Press Probe Cook.
6. Choose your desired cooking
temperature. Use the + and – on the
Temp button to adjust in increments of
5˚F (the temperature range will depend
on your cooking function; see chart on
p. 7).
7. Next, set your desired target internal
temperature for the food (from 125˚F
to 165˚F). To do so, use the Time + and
– buttons as the Time display in Probe
Mode will have switched to displaying the
probe temperature. Alternatively, if you’re
grilling, you can select one of the preset buttons for Chicken, Meat, or Fish. The unit
will automatically set the cooking temperature and the target internal temperature.
If you’re using the Meat preset, you can also select your preferred doneness: Rare,
Medium, or Well. Repeatedly press the Meat button to make the selection.
8. Press Start/Stop. This will begin the unit’s automatic preheat.
Step 6
Step 3

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9. When the preheat is done (the
time varies depending on the set
temperature), the unit will beep, and
Add Food will display on the panel.
Place food in the unit and close the lid.
NOTE: The lid can close rmly over
the thermometer probe cord without
damaging it, but be sure not to close the
lid on the actual probe.
10. During cooking, the bottom temperature
display will alternate between the current
temperature of your food and the target
temperature. The Internal and Target
lights below the temperature reading will
alternate to indicate which temperature
is displaying. NOTE: If the probe comes
unplugged from the jack during cooking,
cooking will pause, the unit will beep, and
Plug In will display on the panel. Cooking
will resume once the probe is plugged
back in.
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Step 11
Step 9

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Step 12
11. If you are using the Grill, Air Fry, or Roast
modes, you will get a notication to ip
or stir your food about halfway through
cooking. (The unit will beep, and Flip or Stir
will display on the panel.) Flip or stir foods
as needed. Cooking will resume once the lid
is closed. NOTE: In Air Fry mode, you will
get the Stir notication every 15 minutes if
cooking time is longer than 30 minutes.
12. When the target internal temperature is
reached, the unit will beep, and End will
display on the panel. Carefully transfer the
food to plates or a serving platter. Carefully
slide the probe out of the food—it will be
hot—and enjoy.

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HOW TO AIR FRY
The perforated air fryer basket allows air to circulate around foods for even cooking and
crisping, and lets excess fat drip down and away from foods for healthier eating. The
directions below are for cooking without the probe; if you would rather air fry to a specic
internal temperature, see How to Cook Using the Probe Thermometer on p. 9.
CAUTION: Never ll the basket with oil. Unlike deep fryers, air fryers require little to no oil to
produce a crisp texture. If you choose to use oil, toss foods with just a little in a separate bowl
before cooking in the air fryer.
1. Set the unit on a hard, at surface with at least
6 inches of clearance on the top and sides. Put
the cooking pan in the unit, and then place the
air fryer basket in the cooking pan. Ensure the
splatter shield is rmly in place and close the lid.
Plug in the unit.
2. Prepare your food. Depending on what
you’re cooking, you may wish to toss the
food with a little oil (see chart on p. 19).
3. Press Air Fry on the control panel. The Air Fry
button will illuminate in blue, and the default
temperature of 400˚F will appear
on the panel. Press + or – on
the Temp button to adjust the
temperature from 200˚F to 400˚F
in increments of 5˚F. Press + or – on
the Time button to adjust the time
Step 1
Step 3

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from 1 to 60 minutes in increments of
1 minute.
4. Press Start/Stop. This will begin the unit’s
automatic preheat.
5. When the preheat is done, the unit will
beep, and Add Food will display on the
panel. Add food to the air fryer basket and
close the lid. The timer will begin counting
down.
6. When the timer is halfway done (or every
15 minutes for cycles lasting more than
30 minutes), the unit will beep, and Stir
will display on the panel. Stir or toss foods
as needed. Cooking will continue and the
timer will resume counting down once the
lid is closed.
7. When time is up, the unit will beep,
and End will display on the panel.
Carefully remove the food, check
for doneness, and enjoy.
Step 6
Step 7
Step 5

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HOW TO GRILL
The heavy-duty grill plate is excellent at absorbing and retaining heat, so it gives your food
the same gorgeous grill marks you’d get on an outdoor grill, while the closed environment
cooks it to juicy perfection. The directions below are for cooking without the probe; if you
would rather grill to a specic internal temperature, see How to Cook Using the Probe
Thermometer on p. 9.
1. Set the unit on a hard, at surface with at least 6 inches of clearance on the top and
sides. Put the cooking pan in the unit and set the grill plate inside. Ensure the splatter
shield is rmly in place and close the lid. Plug in the unit.
2. Prepare your food as specied in your recipe.
3. Press Grill on the control panel. The Grill button will illuminate in blue, and the default
temperature of 450˚F will appear on the panel, with the bar above Med lit up (medium
grill temperature).
4. Set the temperature and time. Press + or – on the Temp button to adjust the
temperature from 200˚F to 500˚F in increments of 5˚F (the bar may move to the High
or Low setting). Press + or – on the Time button to adjust the time from 1 to 60 minutes
(20 minutes max if grilling at 500˚F) in increments of 1 minute.
5. Press Start/Stop. This will begin the unit’s automatic preheat.
6. When the preheat is done, the unit will beep, and Add Food will display on the panel.
Place food on the grill plate. CAUTION: The grill plate and grill plate handles will be hot.
7. Close the lid. The timer will begin counting down.
8. When the timer is halfway done, the unit will beep, and Flip will display on the panel.
Flip foods as needed. Cooking will continue and the timer will resume counting down
once the lid is closed.
9. When time is up, the unit will beep, and End will display on the panel. Carefully remove
the food. CAUTION: Grill plate handles are hot. Check food for doneness, and enjoy.

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HOW TO ROAST
Roasting surrounds your foods with even, high heat to cook a large cut of meat, a whole
chicken, or a large llet of sh. The directions below are for cooking without the probe;
if you would rather roast to a specic internal temperature, see How to Cook Using the
Probe Thermometer on p. 9.
1. Set the unit on a hard, at surface with at least 6 inches of clearance on the top and
sides. Put the cooking pan in the unit. Ensure the splatter shield is rmly in place and
close the lid. Plug in the unit.
2. Prepare your food as specied in your recipe.
3. Press Roast on the control panel. The Roast button will illuminate in blue, and the
default temperature of 375˚F will appear on the panel.
4. Set the temperature and time. Press + or – on the Temp button to adjust the
temperature from 200˚F to 450˚F in increments of 5˚F. Press + or – on the Time
button to adjust the time from 1 to 60 minutes in increments of 1 minute.
5. Press Start/Stop. This will begin the unit’s automatic preheat.
6. When the preheat is done, the unit will beep, and Add Food will display on the panel.
Place food in the cooking pan and close the lid. The timer will begin counting down.
7. When the timer is halfway done, the unit will beep, and Stir will display on the panel.
Flip or stir foods as needed. Cooking will continue and the timer will resume counting
down once the lid is closed.
8. When time is up, the unit will beep, and End will display on the panel. Carefully remove
the food, check for doneness, and enjoy.

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HOW TO BAKE
As with roasting, baking surrounds your foods with even, high heat to cook tarts, small
cakes, cookies, and breads. The directions below are for cooking without the probe; if you
would rather bake to a specic internal temperature, see How to Cook Using the Probe
Thermometer on p. 9.
1. Set the unit on a hard, at surface with at least 6 inches of clearance on the top and
sides. Put the cooking pan in the unit. Ensure the splatter shield is rmly in place and
close the lid. Plug in the unit.
2. Prepare your food as specied in your recipe.
3. Press Bake on the control panel. The Bake button will illuminate in blue, and the default
temperature of 350˚F will appear on the panel.
4. Set the temperature and time. Press + or – on the Temp button to adjust the
temperature from 200˚F to 450˚F in increments of 5˚F. Press + or – on the Time
button to adjust the time up or down in increments of 1 minute.
5. Press Start/Stop. This will begin the unit’s automatic preheat.
6. When the preheat is done, the unit will beep, and Add Food will display on the panel.
Place food in the unit and close the lid. Small items, such as cookies, can be baked
directly in the cooking pan. For larger items, you can set a bread pan or cake pan
inside the cooking pan. The timer will begin counting down once the lid is closed.
7. When time is up, the unit will beep, and End will display on the panel. Carefully remove
the food, check for doneness, and enjoy.