Crux 17230 User manual

FRONT Cover
6.0QT Digital Air Fryer
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City
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THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover
Thank You for choosing
We hope your new CRUX®
small kitchen appliance will add
sleek elegance to your kitchen
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THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover
Important Safeguards..................................................................................................................2-3
Additional Important Safeguards.......................................................................................... 4-5
Notes on the Plug ..............................................................................................................................5
Notes on the Cord .............................................................................................................................6
Plasticizer Warning ...........................................................................................................................6
Electric Power .....................................................................................................................................6
Getting to Know Your 6.0 QT Air fryer....................................................................................7
Control Panel ..................................................................................................................................8-11
Selector Dial.................................................................................................................................9
TIME and TEMP control buttons .........................................................................................9
Time and Temperature Display ...........................................................................................9
White Fan Icon............................................................................................................................9
Selector Dial 10-Option Chart..............................................................................................9
Chart.........................................................................................................................................10-11
Before Using for the First Time.................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................10-12
Manual Operation................................................................................................................11-12
Preset Menu................................................................................................................................ 13
Air Frying Technique......................................................................................................................14
A Note on Air Frying Pre-Packaged Frozen Foods.......................................................... 15
For Best Results ............................................................................................................................... 15
Air Frying Chart.......................................................................................................................... 16-17
User Maintenance Instructions .................................................................................................. 18
Care & Cleaning Instructions ...................................................................................................... 18
Storing Instructions......................................................................................................................... 18
Recipe Guide............................................................................................................................... 19-27
Warranty...................................................................................................................................... 28-29
Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
Use oven mitts or potholders.
3. To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking o parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
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10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. 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.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Make sure the crisping tray is in place before adding food to be
air fried.
16. Make sure the frying basket is locked securely into the front of the
Air Fryer, while the Air Fryer is in operation.
WARNING: The Air Fryer will not operate unless frying basket
is fully closed.
CAUTION: After hot air frying, extreme caution must be used
when handling the hot frying basket, crisping tray, and cooked
foods.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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ADDITIONAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping
steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for
some time after turning OFF. Always use oven mitts when handling hot
materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place
anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction
manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, pull the frying
basket drawer out of the body. Then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. Do not immerse power cord in any liquid. If the power cord to this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by contacting Consumer
Service.
6. Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the
risk of electric shock and choking.
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7. Place the Air Fryer on a flat, heat-resistant work area.
8. Do not obstruct the air outlet or air inlets on the back and sides of
the Air Fryer, with any objects. Avoid escaping steam from the
air outlet during air frying.
9. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects
during operation.
10. Always use the frying basket handle to open frying basket drawer.
11. WARNING: After air frying, make sure to place the frying basket
drawer on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
WARNING: Over-filling the frying basket may damage the Air Fryer
and could result in serious personal injury.
12. Never move a hot Air Fryer or an Air Fryer containing hot food.
Allow to cool before moving.
13. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break o the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in 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 modify the plug in any way.
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NOTES ON THE CORD
A. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord)
is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used :
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord
should be a grounding-type3-wire cord.
3. The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape
over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by
children
or tripped over unintentionally.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the
counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to
darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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Getting to Know Your 6.0QT Air Fryer
Product may vary slightly from illustration
Air Outlet
(not shown)
Air Inlets
Power Cord
with
Polarized Plug
(not shown)
Frying Basket
with Cool Touch
Handle
Nonstick coated
crisping tray
Digital Display
START/STOP
Selector dial
Air Fryer Body
Non-skid Feet
Frying Basket with
Cool Touch Handle
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Control Panel
1. There are 8 menus options, each with a preset time and temperature.
2. Once the frying basket is properly placed in the main unit housing, the red Power icon
will be illuminated. Pressing the red Power icon, will illuminate the digital display.
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TIME and
TEMP display
TEMP
control buttons
TEMP
control buttons
8 Preset
menu options
Preheat
START/STOP
Selector dial
Quick 5
Power/Standy
button
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