MegaChef MCAI-850W User manual

Model No
MCAI-850W & MCAI-860B
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
The
Multipurpose Halogen
Oven Air Fryer
by

WARNING
Close supervision is necessary when
the Airfryer is used near children.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER
16 TO OPERATE UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE.
CAUTION GLASS CONTAINER GETS HOT
RISK OF SCALDING: USE TONGS OR LONG
UTENSIL TO REMOVE FRIED FOOD FROM THE
BOWL
DO NOT LEAVE THE AIRFRYER
UNATTENDED WHILE OPERATING FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
To avoid the risk of injury, please ensure that the
unit is unplugged prior to removing the lid. Please
ensure the lid is placed safely into the provided
lid holder. Please exercise extreme causion as the
heating element is exposed inside the lid.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Halogen Oven Air
Fryer and Thank you for choosing MegaChef!
The Megachef Halogen Oven Air Fryer uses revolutionary
technology to allow for minimal Oil use, Oil Free Frying, Roasting
and Baking in a fraction of the time.
The Rapid Air (combination of hot air and high speed circulation)
Technology is considered a healthier alternative allowing you
to cook a wide variety of healthy meals with a higher nutrient
density right in your home. Your ingredients are cooked evenly,
there is no risk of splashing hot oil during cooking, and your food
can be prepared without the use of oils or excess fats.
You can use the Megachef Halogen Oven Air Fryer to cook meats,
vegetables, pizzas, quiche, cake and so much more.
The sky is the limit with your new Megachef Halogen Oven Air
Fryer!
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
• Never immerse the Lid, which contains electrical components and the
heating elements, in water nor rinse it under the tap.
• Do not let any water or other liquid enter the Lid to avoid the risk of
electric shock.
• Always use the provided cooking accessories when preparing several
types of food at once. When preparing meals, the cooking accessories
will assist you with separating and positioning foods to ensure the proper
preparation.
• Do not cover the air inlet and the air outlet openings while the appliance
is operating.
• Do not ll the pan with oil as this may cause a re hazard.
• Avoid touching the sides of the Glass Cooking Container or the Lid while
the appliance is turned on due to the risk of injury.
• This product may NEVER be used as a deep fryer
Warning
• Before connecting power to this product, please check if the voltage
marked on the product matches the local power supply voltage.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or the appliance
itself is damaged.
• This appliance should not be used by children under the age of 16 while
the appliance is operating or cooling down.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
• Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
• The appliance must be plugged into a grounded outlet and, please make
sure the plug is properly inserted.
• Never connect this appliance to an external timer or a separate remote
control system.
• Do not place the appliance on or near re hazard materials such as
Tablecloths, Curtains, Kitchen Towels or any ammable materials to avoid
the risk of injury and re.

• Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
Leave at least 12 inches of free space on the back and sides and 16”above
free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the
appliance.
• Do not use this product for any other purpose than described in this
manual.
• Do not let the appliance operate unattended.
• 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 from the air outlet openings. Also be careful of the hot steam and air
when you remove the pan from the appliance.
• The accessible surfaces may become hot during use.
• Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of
the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before removing the
Lid
Caution
• Place the appliance on a horizontal at, even and stable surface.
• This appliance is intended for normal household use only. It can not be
used for shops, oces, farms or in other working environment. Neither
for customers’ use in the hotels, motels, or places that provide bed and
breakfast or other accommodations.
• If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi professional
purpose or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user
manual, the warranty is invalid and Megachef refuses any liability for
damage caused.
• Do not repair the product yourself, otherwise the product warranty
certicate will be invalid.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 minutes before you
handle or clean it.
• Make sure the ingredients prepared in this appliance come out golden
yellow instead of black or brown. Remove burnt food. Do not fry fresh
potatoes at a temperature above 360F(to minimize the production of
acrylamide).
Automatic Switch-o
This product has an automatic shutdown function. If no buttons are pressed
within 5 minutes, the product will automatically shut down. To manually turn
o the product, manually pull the carrying handle into an upright position.

1. Remove all packaging materials.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
3. Thoroughly wash the Glass cooking container and all
cooking accessories. DO NOT WASH THE LID UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, WIPE DOWN ONLY.
This is an airfryer that works on hot air. Do not fill the pan with
oil or frying fat.
BEFORE FIRST USE
PREPARING FOR USE
1. Use on a stable, horizontal and level surface.
Do not place the product on non heat-resistant surfaces.
2. Place the steel racks into the bowl
Do not put anything on top of the appliance. Placing anything on
top of the Halogen Oven Air Fryer when it is in use or cooling down
can cause fire and injury.
IMPORTANT
1. During cooking times, the handles which are made of
plastic may expand and become slightly looser. They will
return to normal size when the unit completely cools.
2. DO NOT PLACE THE LIDS HEATING ELEMENT DIRECTLY
ONTO ANY SURFACE. Please ensure the lid is placed into
the provided lid holder as it will keep it in the appropriate
position with the heating element facing up.
3. NEVER WASH THE LID WITH WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
THE LID MAY ONLY BE WIPED CLEAN.
4. Please note, as the Glass Cooking Container becomes
very hot during the cooking process, it is best to allow
time for it to cool completely, prior to cleaning

1. Multifunction:
With Innovative Halogen and Air Circulation technology, this
Space conscious high power unit offers you temperature ranges
of 149F - 482F allowing you to cook an incredibly wide range of
meals while reducing the use of oil and fats in the cooking process.
2. Lowering cholesterol
As this device is meant to be used with little to no cooking oil, we
recommend using minimal amounts of oil to prepare foods and
ensure their nutritional value and content is preserved as well as
possible.
3. Saving time and energy
Your new Halogen Oven Air Fryer is designed to save you both
time and energy. With it’s compact size and innovative hot air flow
technology, this much smaller oven needs less time and energy to
prepare the same dishes as it’s conventional counterparts.
4. Preserving the food’s nutrition and natural flavor.
Cooking with Higher Temperatures at longer periods of time can
decrease the nutritional value and befit of the foods we prepare.
This Halogen Oven Air Fryer aims to help you prepare meals in
a faster and more efficient way. This innovative technology allows
foods to retain more of their nutrients and provide you with a high-
er density of vitamins and minerals from the same foods you love
to cook.
A. Cook food in multiple ways, including baking,
roasting, grilling, broiling and BBQ
B. De freeze frozen foods quickly
C. Drying and sterilizing
D. Please Note: The Lid from the Halogen Oven Air
Fryer may only be used with the provided glass
container to ensure the appropriate fit and your
safety. Please feel free to reach out to us should
you need any assistance.
FEATURES

QUICK REFERENCE
How to Roast
• Place your cleaned and ready to cook meats onto
one of the provided wire trays. You will need to select
the best fit depending on the size of the meat you are
preparing. Placing the meat on the wire tray will allow for
even preparation by the Hot Air Circulating Technology
of your new Halogen Oven Air Fryer.
• We recommend using a meat thermometer after you
complete cooking to ensure that your meal is prepared
exactly as you like.
How to Bake
• Place your food on one of the provided cooking
container accessories. Please select the best option
depending on the ingredients you will be preparing.
• Remember to leave enough space for the flow of hot air
around the food being baked.
• If you would like to shape your own cooking container for
the inside of you Halogen Oven Air Fryer, you can do so
by using cooking foil. This will allow you to prepare meals
that may require to be sealed or covered during the
cooking process.
How to Broil
• Place the food directly on the wire rack (low or high
rack)
• For very thick cuts of meat turn the food at the halfway
point
• Like roasting, broiling time may vary depending on cut,
size, amount of fat, etc.

How to Steam
• You can steam vegetables at the same time you cook
your main dish by placing the vegetables in an aluminum
foil pouch: Add a few drops of water and seal the pouch
• You can also add roughly 1/2 - 1 cups of water mixed
with herbs and spices, if you would like to infuse steamed
foods with the aroma of your choice.
How to Fry
• You can get the effect of deep-fat French Fries without
all the oil by dipping potato strips in unsaturated cooking
oil, allow excess oil to drain away and cook according to
cooking guide.
• To make delicious fried chicken, dip chicken pieces in
batter and then cooking oil, drain excess oil and cook.
How to Toast
• You can get perfectly toasted bread and snacks with the
Halogen Oven Air Fryer even without preheating. Simply
put the food directly on the wire rack and watch it toast.
It will crisp on the outside and stay soft on the inside.
• You can also improve stale snack foods like Crackers,
Chips and even Cookies by placing them in the halo-
gen oven for a few minutes at maximum temperature to
bring back their crunchiness.
How to Defrost
• You can use the halogen oven to defrost frozen food
more evenly than a microwave oven, simply set the
temperature at 100F and check the food every 5-10 min-
utes.
QUICK REFERENCE

TIPS
• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly short preparation time
than larger ingredients .
• A larger amount of ingredients only requires a slightly longer
preparation time, and a smaller amount of ingredients only requires a
slightly shorter preparation time.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time
optimizes the end result and help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients
in the fryer within a few minutes after you add a small amount of oil.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the
fryer.
• The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 1.10 lb.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily.
Pre-made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-
made dough.
• You can use the fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set
the temperature to 300Ffor up to 10 minutes.
CLEAN
Allow the Appliance to fully cool prior to leaning. Remove the Lid and
Wipe it clean. Do not Submerge in water or any other liquid. The Glass
Cooking Container and Glass Cooking Container Accessories may all be
washed and soaked for 10-30 minutes to allow for easy cleaning.
Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean
the fryer, Simple Dish Soap and Water is recommended for the Glass
Cooking Container and Glass Cooking Container Accessories, while the
Lid may only be wiped clean.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Please Note: As with any electrical appliance, if you must dispose of the
unit it must be done in accordance with the regulation for Electronic Item
Recycling in your State. Please do not dispose of this appliance be means
of placing it in general household waste.

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE
Should you have the need for any assistance with your new
Halogen Oven Air Fryer by MegaChef, please do not hesitate to
contact us at any time. Please reach out to us via email at :
[email protected]
or
Call Us at: 1(424) 543-1628
TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE CAUSE SOLUTION
THE FOOD IS COOKED UNEVENLY
Certain foods/preparations cook more
evenly if shaken halfway through the
cooking time.
Foods that are piled or stacked (such as
French fries) should be shaken halfway
through the cooking time for best results.
See the ‘Settings’section in this book.
SNACKS ARE NOT CRISPY WHEN THEY
COME OUT OF THE AIR FRYER.
Some snacks meant to be prepared in
a deep fryer will not crisp well in the
air fryer.
Use oven–ready snacks and/or lightly brush
some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
The fat content of the ingredients is
too high.
THE AIR FRYER PRODUCES WHITE
SMOKE DURING COOKING. Grease has accumulated from previous
uses.
White smoke is caused by grease build–up in
the pan, either accumulated from multiple uses
or because ingredients high in fat are being
cooked. Clean the glass cooking container
properly after each use and avoid cooking
ingredients
FRESHCUT FRIES ARE FRIED
UNEVENLY IN THE AIR FRYER.
The wrong type of potato was used.
The potato sticks were not properly
soaked before cooking.
Soak the fresh–cut potatoes in a bowl of water
for at least 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly
with paper towel.
Always use fresh potatoes for the best
results.
CHIPS ARE NOT CRISPY
There may be a lack of oil or too much
water.
Chip size may be too large.
You may be using incorrect type of
potato.
Ensure chips are dried after rinsing with water.
Possibly add a little more oil to the chips before
cooking.
Try cutting the potato into smaller pieces
for a crispier result.
When making homemade chips/fries, the best
type of potato to use are the oury varieties.
Handy Tip
If you ever need to adjust your food for
any reason, remember that you can
stop the heating element at any time
by raising the top handle into an upright
position.

Food Time Temperature
CHICKEN
ROAST
25-30MIN 445-480F
10-13MIN 300-355F
PIZZA 10-12MIN 390-430F
LOBSTER 12-15MIN 355-390F
FISH 10-15MIN 390-430F
General Cooking
Guideline
*As with all food, cooking time will be dependant on the size of
your food. Please make sure to check that all food is cooked
through thouroughly

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