Dash RAPID DCAF150HN Technical specifications

RAPID air fryer
Instruction Manual and Recipe Guide
With Truglide Nonstick
TM
DCAF150HN

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Happiness is Homemade
Helping you eat better is at the core of everything we do.
That’s why we make products to help you cook delicious
homemade meals. We believe in unprocessed living and
that there’s no substitute for food that’s cooked with love.
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Important Safeguards....................................................................4-5
Parts & Features..............................................................................6-7
Tips & Tricks ....................................................................................8-9
Using Your Rapid Air Fryer....................................................... 10-11
Maintenance.................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 14-15
Settings....................................................................................... 16-17
Recipes....................................................................................... 
Customer Support .......................................................................... 44
Warranty........................................................................................... 45
RAPID air fryer

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Important safeguards
• FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
• Remove all bags and packaging from appliance
before use.
• Never leave appliance unattended when
in use.
• Make sure the appliance is cleaned thoroughly
before using.
• Keep all ingredients in the Basket to prevent any
contact with heating elements.
• Do NOT cover the Air Inlet and the Air Outlet
when the appliance is working.
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• Do NOT touch the inside of the appliance while
it is operating.
• The appliance has a built in Timer, and the
appliance will automatically shut off after it
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counter-clockwise.
• The appliance complies with all standards
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• Do not use appliance for purposes other than its
intended use.
• Do not use outdoors
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personal injury, do not put cord, plug, or
appliance in or near water or other liquids.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean
your appliance as this may damage the Rapid Air
Fryer and its nonstick surface.
• Only use the appliance on a stable, even, and
dry surface.
• Never submerge the appliance in water or any
other liquids.
• Do NOT operate this appliance with a damaged
cord, damaged plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, is dropped, or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
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or adjustment.
• Do NOT use the Rapid Air Fryer near water or
other liquids, with wet hands, or while standing
on a wet surface.
• For maintenance other than cleaning, please
contact StoreBound directly at 1-800-898-6970
from 7AM – 7PM PST Monday – Friday or email at
[e-mail].
• This appliance is not intended for use by
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physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
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are provided with supervision and instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including:
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS
INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL

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• This appliance is designed for household use
only. It may not be suitable for environments,
such as, staff kitchens, farms, motels, and other
non-residential environments.
• The warranty is invalid if the appliance is used for
professional or semi-professional purposes or it
is not used according to instructions.
• Always unplug the appliance when not in use.
• Do NOT let the cord hang over edge of table,
hang over the sink, or touch hot surfaces
between each use.
• Allow the Rapid Air Fryer to cool completely
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assembling, disassembling, moving, cleaning,
or storing.
• Check to make sure the voltage indicated on
the appliance is compatible with the voltage
supplied.
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switch.
• Do NOT place the appliance on or near
combustible materials such as a tablecloth
or curtain.
• Do NOT place the appliance against a wall
or against other appliances. Leave at least 4”
of space on the back, sides, and above the
appliance.
• Do NOT place anything on top of the appliance.
• Do NOT use the appliance for any other purpose
than described in this manual.
• Do NOT leave the appliance unattended
while operating.
• During hot air frying, hot steam is released
through the air outlet openings. Keep your
hands and face at a safe distance from the steam
and the air outlet openings.
• Be careful of hot steam and air when you remove
the Basket from the appliance.
• CAUTION: Surfaces may become hot during use.
• WARNING: Immediately unplug the appliance if
you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance.
Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you
remove the Basket from the appliance.
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INSTRUCTION AND CARE MANUAL
Important safeguards

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parts & features
1.6 Quart Basket
Crisper Tray
Crisper Handle
Air Outlet
Cord
Power Light
Heating Light
Temperature Control Dial
Air Inlet
Timer
Basket Handle
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parts & features

GETTING READY
TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED
1. Remove all packaging materials, stickers or labels.
2. Clean the Basket and Crisper Tray with hot water, with some dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
These parts are dishwasher safe.
 Wipe inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.
DO NOT
1. Preheat your Rapid Air Fryer before use to ensure better results.
2. Smaller ingredients, like french fries, usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger
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help prevent uneven frying. Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time.
4. 
5. Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the Rapid Air Fryer.
6. 
7. Pull the Basket out of the appliance by the Handle and shake it. Then slide the Basket back into the Air
Fryer.
8. To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the Basket with a pair of heat-safe
nylon or silicone tongs.
9. 
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REHEATING IN AN AIR FRYER
You can also use the Rapid Air Fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the temperature to
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Tips & Tricks

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TIPS FOR MAKING FRIES
TIPS FOR BAKING
1. 
The optimal amount of fries is 1lb. or less.
2. 
end result and can help make results more even and consistent. Resume frying until crispy.
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• Pre-made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than homemade dough.
• Place a small baking tin or oven dish in Rapid Air Fryer Basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche, or if
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• To remove large or fragile ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the Basket with a pair of nylon or
silicone tongs.
MEAT & POULTRY
Once frying is complete, slide the Basket out and use tongs to remove ingredients containing fat such as
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remove the Basket and simply empty the ingredients out onto a serving dish.
NOTE:
Basket. When removing these ingredients from the Basket, use tongs to remove each piece and avoid
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Tips & Tricks

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CAUTION: Do not touch the Basket during the frying process and immediately after use, as it gets very
hot. Only hold the Basket by the Handle.
NOTE: During the hot air frying process, the Heating Light process turns on and off from time to time. This
indicates that the heating element is maintaining the temperature.
1. 
surface and plug it into the wall socket.
NOTE: Do NOT place the appliance on a non heat-resistant
surface.
2. Carefully pull the Basket out of the Air Fryer and place the
Crisper Tray inside with the Crisper Handle facing up.
 Place ingredients in the Basket, then slide the Basket back into
the Air Fryer.
How to Use your Rapid Air Fryer

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How to Use your Rapid Air FryerHow to Use your Rapid Air Fryer
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Heating and Power Light will turn on.
6. Once the Timer bell goes off, the frying session is done. 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
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7. Once frying is complete, pull out the Basket and remove any larger
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serving dish.

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maintenance
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the appliance to cool after each use.
NOTE: Remove the Basket to let the appliance cool quicker.
• Clean the appliance after every use.
• Do not use metal utensils or abrasive cleaning agents when
handling the Rapid Air Fryer as this may damage the non-stick
coating of the appliance.
• Wipe the outside with a moist cloth.
• Clean the Crisper Tray and Basket with hot water, a little dish soap,
and a non-abrasive sponge.
• Remove any remaining residue with degreasing liquid.

• You may put the Crisper Tray and Basket in the dishwasher as
these parts are dishwasher safe.
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and some dish soap.
Let the Crisper Tray and the Basket soak for about 10 minutes.
• Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any
food residue.
• Store the Rapid Air Fryer once it is unplugged and all of its parts
are clean and dry.
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MAINTENANCE

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troubleshooting
troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
The Air Fryer does not work. The appliance is not plugged in. Plug it into the wall socket.
The Timer didn’t go off. The Timer is not set correctly. Turn the Timer Knob to desired time to
switch on the appliance.
The set temperature is too low. Turn the Temperature Control Dial to the
desired temperature setting.
The ingredients are fried
unevenly in the Air Fryer.
Certain types of ingredients need
to be shaken halfway through the
preparation time.
Ingredients that lie on top of, or across
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shaken halfway through the frying
duration.
Fried snacks are not crispy when
they come out of the Air Fryer.
Not all snacks can be air fried. Some
snacks are made to be deep fried
and do not come out crispy when
they are air fried.
Use oven snacks or lightly brush some
oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
I cannot slide the Basket into
the appliance properly.   the MAX indication.
The Basket is not placed
in the appliance correctly.
Push the Basket into the
appliance until you hear a click.
White steam comes
out of the Air Fryer.
You are preparing
greasy ingredients
When you fry greasy ingredients in the
Air Fryer, a large amount of oil will leak
into the pan. The oil produces white
steam and the pan may heat up more
than usual. This does not affect the
appliance or the end result.

troubleshooting
troubleshooting continued
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Fresh fries are fried
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The potatoes were not dried to
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starch.
Rinse the potato sticks properly
to remove starch from the
outside of the sticks and dry them.
Fresh fries are not crispy when
they come out of the Air Fryer.
The crispiness of the fries
depends on the amount of oil
and water in the fries.
Make sure you dry the potato
sticks properly before you add
the oil.
Cut the potato sticks smaller
for a crispier result.
Add slightly more oil
for a crispier result.
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Settings
settings chart
MIN-MAX
AMOUNT (OZ.) TIME TEMPERATURE (ºF) SHAKE NOTES
Potatoes & Fries
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Twice
  15-20  Shake
Twice
Homemade
Potato Wedges  20-25  Shake Twice Add ½ tsp of oil
Homemade Fries
  10-15  Shake Twice Add ½ tsp of oil
Homemade
Potato Cubes  12-18  Shake Twice Add ½ tsp of oil
Rosti  12-18  Shake
Twice
Potato Gratin  15-18  Shake
Twice
Meat & Poultry
Steak  20-25 
Pork Chops  20-25 
This table below will help you to select the basic settings for the ingredients.
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and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your ingredients. Because the Rapid Air technology
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frying barely disturbs the process.

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Hamburger  20-25 
Sausage Roll  20-25 
Drumsticks  18-22 
Chicken Breast  20-25 
Snacks
Spring Rolls  10-15  Shake Use
oven-ready
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Nuggets  6-10  Shake Use oven-ready
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oven-ready
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oven-ready
Stuffed Vegetables  10 
Baking
Cake  20-25  Use baking tin
Quiche  20-22  Use baking tin/
oven dish
  15-18  Use baking tin
Sweet Snacks  20  Use baking tin/
oven dish
Settings

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RECIPES
get cooking, tastyness awaits!

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Directions
Suggested Temperature: 400ºF
Suggested Time: 15 min
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Peel and slice the onion into ½ inch rings.
Pour the buttermilk into a large bowl and add the onions,
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In a pie plate, or similar dish, toss together the cornmeal,
salt, and pepper.
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drip off. Toss them in the cornmeal, coating all surfaces.
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after 5 minutes and shake if necessary.
Ingredients
1 large vidalia onion
1 ¼ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cup cornmeal
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Vidalia Onions