Culinary Edge HF-195TS-D User manual

1700W 5.3QT
CERAMIC NON STICK
AIR FRYER
model number HF-195TS-D
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

CONGRATULATIONS
The Culinary Edge Air Fryer makes cooking quick, convenient and most importantly—
healthy. By using rapid hot air convection cooking technologies, the Culinary Edge Air
Fryer evenly circulates super hot air to cook fresh or frozen foods, giving them the same
crunchy bite and moist interiors produced by conventional deep fryers. And food is never
submerged in cooking oils or fats while cooking. The Culinary Edge Air Fryer can bake,
broil and steam a wide variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, pizzas and even cakes.
Get started with the great recipes that follow—and enjoy!
what’s included
Air Fryer
Heating Chamber Frying/Cooking Basket
Separating the basket from the chamber
To remove the cooking basket from the
heat-ing chamber, slide the cover at the top
of the handle forward to access the release
button. Press the release button and lift the
cooking basket out of the cooking chamber.
Fig. 1

Important
•READ AND FOLLOW all instructions carefully.
•NEVER IMMERSE the housing, which contains electrical components and heating elements, in
water. Do not rinse under the tap.
•TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, do not put liquid of any kind into the main Unit housing
containing the electrical components.
•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.
•MAKE SURE the appliance is plugged into a wall socket. Always make sure that the plug is
inserted into the wall socket properly.
•TO PREVENT FOOD CONTACT with the heating elements, do not overfill the Fry Basket.
•DO NOT cover the air inlet and outlet openings while the Air Fryer is operating. Doing so will
prevent even cooking and may damage the Unit or cause it to overheat.
•NEVER POUR oil into the Outer Basket. Fire and personal injury could result.
•WHILE COOKING, the internal temperature of the Unit reaches several hundred degrees F. To
avoid personal injury, never place hands inside the Unit unless it is thoroughly cooled down.
•THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person or have been given
proper instruction in using the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
•DO NOT use this Unit if the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged in any way.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including:
•IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED, you must have it replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
•KEEP THE APPLIANCE and its power cord out of the reach of children when it is in operation or in
the “cooling down” process.
•KEEP THE POWER CORD away from hot surfaces. Do not plug in the power cord or operate the
Unit controls with wet hands.
•NEVER CONNECT THIS APPLIANCE to an external timer switch or separate remote-control
system.
•NEVER USE THIS APPLIANCE with an extension cord of any kind.
•DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE on or near combustible materials such as tablecloths and
curtains.
•WHEN COOKING, do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least
5” free space on the back and sides and above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the
appliance.

•DO NOT USE the Air Fryer for any purpose other than described in this manual.
•NEVER operate the appliance unattended.
•WHEN IN OPERATION, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands
and face at a safe distance from the air outlet openings. Also avoid the hot steam and air while
removing the Outer Basket and Fry Basket from the appliance.
•THE UNIT’S OUTER SURFACES may become hot during use. The Outer Basket and Fry Basket
will be hot... wear oven mitts when handling hot components or touching hot surfaces.
•SHOULD THE UNIT EMIT BLACK SMOKE, unplug immediately and wait for smoking to stop
before removing Outer and Fry Baskets.
C A U T I O N
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
The appliance has a built-in timer and will
automatically shut down when the countdown
reaches zero. You can manually switch the appliance
off by pressing the timer buttons until it shows zero
or by pressing the cancel button one time. In either
case, the appliance will automatically shut down
within 20 seconds.
Safeguards
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.
• Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that is level, stable and noncombustible.
• This appliance is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in commercial or
retail environments.
• If the Air Fryer is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is not
used according to the instructions in the user manual, the warranty becomes invalid and we will not
be held liable for damages.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 minutes before handling, cleaning or storing.
• Make sure the ingredients prepared in this Unit come out cooked to a golden-yellow color rather
than dark or brown. Remove burnt remnants.
• The Air fryer is equipped with an internal micro switch that automatically shuts down the fan and
heating element when the Outer Basket is removed.
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
The appliance has a built-in timer and will automatically shut down when the countdown reaches
zero. You can manually switch the appliance off by pressing the timer buttons until it shows zero or
by pressing the cancel button one time. In either case, the appliance will automatically shut down
within 20 seconds.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your new Unit may not operate properly. It
should be operated on a dedicated electrical circuit.
OVERHEATING PROTECTION SYSTEM
Should the inner temperature control system fail, the overheating protection system will be activated
and the Unit will not function. Should this happen, unplug the power cord, allow time for the Unit to
cool completely before restarting or storing.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Control Panel
There are eight cook settings that you can use with this Air Fryer. Each has a preset time
and preset temperature that will appear in the center of the control panel once a cook
setting is selected. The display alternates between showing the time and the temperature.
To select a setting, press the Icon directly. Also, there is a preheating function and factory
default setting is 5 minutes at 180°F.
You can use the preset time and temperature, or adjust either to suit your recipe. To
increase or decrease the cooking time, press the + or − symbols on the right side of the
control panel. To cook using a different temperature, press + or − on the left side of the
control panel.
Below are the preset temperatures and times for the eight cook settings.
Pre-heating
On/Off
Pause
Temperature
Control Buttons
Timer Control
Buttons
PRESET BUTTON COOKING CHART
PRESET BUTTON TEMPERATURE TIME
400°F 20 min
370°F 25 min
330°F 15 min
350°F 25 min
380°F 25 min
380°F 20min
390°F 25 min
French Fries
Roasts
Shrimp
Baked Goods
Chicken
Steak
Fish
330°F 20min
Pizza

WARNING:
Never fill the Outer Basket with cooking oil or any other liquid!
Fire hazard or personal injury could result.
General Operating Instructions
Before using the Air Fryer for the first time...
Remove all packing materials, labels and stickers, then wash the Outer and Fry Basket with
warm soapy water. The Outer and Fry Basket are also dishwasher safe. Wipe the inside and
outside of the cooking Unit with a clean moist cloth. Never wash or submerge the cooking Unit
in water. Never fill the Outer Basket with oil... this Unit cooks with hot air only.
Preparing for use
• Place the appliance on a
stable, level,horizontal and
heat resistant surface.
• Place the Fry Basket in the
Outer Basket properly.
• Slide the Fry Basket into the
cooking Unit until it “clicks”
into place.
Note: The Unit will not work
unless the Fry Basket is
inserted properly.
• Plug the power cord into the
110V,dedicated outlet.
NEVER:
• Put anything on top of the
appliance.
• Cover the air vents on the top
and back of the cooking Unit.
A Versatile Appliance
The Power AirWave Fryer XLTM is designed to cook a wide variety
of your favorite foods. The charts and tables provided within this
manual and the Recipe Guide will help you get great results.
Please refer to this information for proper time/temperature settings
and proper food quantities.
When removing the Outer Basket you may feel slight resistance. Place your hand on top of the
Unit and pull gently on the Outer Basket.
CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING OUTER BASKET,BE CAREFUL NOT TO PRESS THE BASKET
HANDLE BUTTON. OUTER BASKET WILL SEPARATE FROM FRY BASKET.
WARNING:
Wear an oven mitt on the hand you use to hold the Unit in place.
Place the ingredients in the Fry Basket. Note: Never fill the Fry Basket above the recommended
amount as this could affect the quality of the end result or interfere with the electric heating coils.
Slide the Fry Basket back into the until it “clicks” in place. Never use the Outer Basket without
the Fry Basket. Caution: During the cooking process, the Outer Basket will become very hot.
When you remove it to check on the progress, make sure you have a heat resistant surface
nearby to set it down on.

1. When the Fry Basket and food is securely in place, press the Power Button once.
2. To cook using one of the eight presets, press the cooking icon directly,then press On/Off to
start cooking.
3. You can override the current cooking cycle at any time. To do so:
a. Adjust the time by pressing + or − on the right side of the control panel.
b. Adjust the temperature by pressing + or − on the left side of the control panel.
c. Select a different cooking preset by pressing the Pause Icon until the new preset is
illuminated.
4. The fan icon will illuminate blue and spin while the Air Fryer is heating during the cooking
cycle.
Note: You may remove the Fry Basket at any time during the process to check the progress.
Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance, pulling the
Outer Basket briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.
Consult the Charts in this manual or the Recipe Guide to determine the correct settings.
Shaking...
To insure even cooking, some foods require “shaking” during the cooking process. To do this,
simply remove the Outer Basket and Fry Basket from the Unit... gently shake the contents as
needed and place back in Unit to continue cooking. For heavier foods, you might want to
separate the Fry Basket from the Outer Basket before shaking. To do this, place the assembled
Outer Basket and Fry Basket on a heat resistant surface. Press the Release Button (fig.1) and
gently lift the Fry Basket. Shake ingredients, place the Fry Basket in the Outer Basket and return
it to the Unit to finish cooking.
Caution: The Outer Basket will be hot... wear an oven mitt during this procedure.
Tip:: Set the Timer to 1/2 the time needed for the recipe and the Timer bell will alert you when
it’s time to “shake”.
When you hear the timer bell, the pre-set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the Outer Basket
out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
To remove ingredients (i.e., fries), place the Fry Basket on a heat resistant-surface, press the
Release Button (fig.1) and lift the Fry Basket out of the Outer Basket. Turn the Fry Basket over
and let the ingredients fall on a plate. Use nonabrasive utensils to remove larger foods.
Do not turn the Fry Basket upside down with the Outer Basket still attached... excess oil
that has collected on the bottom of the Outer Basket will leak onto the food.
When a quantity of food is cooked, the Unit is instantly ready for preparing another batch.
Tips
• Foods that are smaller in size usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ones.
• Large quantities of food only require a slightly longer cooking time than smaller quantities.
• “Shaking” smaller sized foods halfway through the cooking process, assures that all the pieces are evenly fried.
• Adding a bit of vegetable oil to fresh potatoes is suggested for a crispier result. When adding a little oil,
do so just before cooking. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Troubleshooting
The AIR FRYER
does not work
The appliance is not plugged in.
You have not turned the Unit
on, set the preparation time, or
temperature.
Plug power cord into wall socket.
Press the Power On button.
Select a Preset or select
Time and Temperature. Press
Power button again and cooking
will begin.
You have probably turned off the
Unit. lf you pressed the Power
button while the Unit is cooking it
will trigger the “shut down” mode.
Press the Power On button. Select
a Preset or select Time and
Temperature. Press Power button
again and Cooking will begin.
Food not cooked
The Fry Basket is overloaded. Use smaller batches for
more even frying.
The temperature is set too low.
Use the Temperature + button to
raise the temperature and continue
cooking.
Food is not fried
evenly
Some foods need to be
“shaken” during the cooking
process.
See pages 9 and 10 in this
manual.
Fries are not crispy Raw fries have too much water. Dry potato sticks properly before
adding oil.
Outer Basket won’t
slide into Unit
properly
Fry Basket is overloaded.
Fry Basket is not placed in
Outer Basket correctly.
Do not fill the Fry Basket above the
MAX level.
Gently push Fry Basket into
Outer Basket until it “clicks”.
White smoke coming
from Unit
Too much oil being used.
Outer Basket has grease
residue from previous cooking.
Foods heavy with oil will cause
dripping in the Outer Basket. Oil in
the Outer Basket will smoke having
no effect on the Unit or the food.
Clean Outer Basket after each use.

Cleaning & Storage
Cleaning
Clean the Air Fryer after each use. The Outer Basket and the Fry Basket are coated with a special
non-stick surface. Never use abrasive cleaning materials or utensils on these surfaces.
1. Remove the power cord from the wall socket and be certain the appliance is thoroughly cooled
before cleaning. Note: Separating the Outer Basket from the Fry Basket will allow them to cool
quicker.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a warm moist cloth and mild detergent.
3. Clean the Outer Basket and the Fry Basket with hot water, a mild detergent and a nonabrasive
sponge.
Note: The Outer Basket and Fry Basket are dishwasher-safe.
Tip: Should Outer Basket and Fry Basket contain difficult to remove food particles, leave the Fry
Basket and Outer Basket assembled, fill with hot soapy water and soak for 10 minutes.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water, a mild detergent and a nonabrasive sponge.
5. If necessary, remove unwanted food residue from the heating element with a cleaning brush.
Storage
1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down thoroughly.
2. Make sure all components are clean and dry.
3. Place the appliance in the clean, dry place.
Environment
Dispose of all unwanted appliances according to local environmental regulations.Preserve the planet.

COOKING TIPS
•Any food that can be cooked in a conventional, convection, microwave or toaster oven can be
cooked in your Air Fryer.
•Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ingredients.
•Shaking smaller ingredients halfway during the preparation time optimizes the end result and
can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
•For a crispy surface, spritz vegetable, olive or non-stick oil over ingredients in the bas-ket.
Process in the Air Fryer within a few minutes after adding the oil.
•Another method for achieving a crispy texture is to add a small amount of oil (3–4 tbsp.) to the
heating chamber. Never overfill, as this will damage the Air Fryer. Use caution when removing
the heating chamber from the unit, as ingredients and oil will be very hot.
•A small amount of liquid (3–4 tbsp.) can be added to the pan for steaming food. Never overfill,
as this will damage the Air Fryer. Use caution when removing the pan from the unit, as
ingredients—and any remaining steam or water—will be very hot.
•Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the Air Fryer.
•Place a glass, silicone or metal oven-safe dish in the Air Fryer basket when baking a cake or
quiche, or frying fragile or filled ingredients.
•You can also use the Air Fryer to reheat ingredients by setting the temperature to 300°F for up
to 10 minutes.
•Frozen foods, such as fries, chicken nuggets and fish sticks can be prepared by follow-ing the
Cooking Chart on the following pages.