Montgomery Ward Chef TESTED 796463 User manual

Instruction Manual
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Dual-Basket Air Fryer

Thank you for purchasing your Chef Tested Dual-Basket Air
Fryer by Montgomery Ward. Put through the paces by the
experts, we guarantee that it will perform to the
highest standard, time after time, with all the convenience, easy
cleanup and durability you rely on from Wards.
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Important Safeguards ................... 3
Electrical Safety ...............................4
Specications.................................... 4
Parts & Features............................... 5
How to Use................................... 6-10
Helpful HInts ...................................... 11
Cleaning & Care...............................12
Troubleshooting..............................13
Recipes..........................................14-19
Return Information ...................... 20
Warranty..............................................21
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Table of Contents
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Important Safeguards
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
• FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT use this appliance for other than its
intended use.
• Remove all packaging materials before rst use. DO NOT allow children to play
with packaging materials.
• Wash all removable parts before rst use. See Cleaning & Care.
• A short cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement
or tripping. DO NOT drape the cord over the counter or tabletop where it can
be pulled on or tripped over.
• We DO NOT recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. However,
if an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of this appliance.
• CLOSE SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHEN USING THIS APPLIANCE NEAR
CHILDREN.
• A re may occur if this appliance is used near ammable materials, including
curtains, towels, walls, etc. DO NOT place any paper, plastic, or other
nonfood items in the appliance. DO NOT place the appliance or its cord on or
near a heated surface or in a heated oven.
• This appliance should always be used on a stable, dry, heat-resistant surface.
• The surface below the appliance may become hot during use.
• DO NOT use near water. DO NOT plug in or operate with wet hands.
• DO NOT ll the baskets with oil or any other liquid.
• DO NOT use an accessory or attachment not recommended by Wards, as this
may cause injury or damage the appliance.
• Always use oven mitts when handling hot food or appliances. DO NOT attempt
to move an appliance when it is hot or has hot contents.
• 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.
• DO NOT operate this appliance with an external timer or remote control.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• Turn off and unplug this appliance when not in use.
• DO NOT cover the vented areas.
• THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE AN APPLIANCE WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG, AFTER
THE APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED IN ANY MANNER.
• Old appliances/tools contain valuable materials that can be recycled. Dispose
of old appliances/tools using appropriate collection systems in accordance with
local and federal regulations.

Parts & Features
Specications
Electrical Safety
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This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. This is a safety feature to
reduce the risk of electrical shock. Using an extension cord is not recommended with
this appliance. It is recommended that an electrical outlet serving ONLY this appliance
be used. This outlet must be properly installed and grounded. If you have any ques-
tions about the grounding or electrical instructions, contact a qualied electrician. DO
NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way. Montgomery Ward cannot accept any
liability for damage or injury resulting from failure to observe these safety procedures.
POWER RATING 120V, 60Hz, 1600W
CAPACITY 4.75 Quarts (each side)
CORD LENGTH 39" +/-4"
DIMENSIONS 14.5" W x 13" H x 13" D
MODEL SLF-116
1. Housing
2. Display/Control Panel
3. Crisper Tray (2)
4. Frying Basket (2)
5. Basket Handle (2)
6. Vent (2)
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Note: When cooking using MATCHCOOK or SMART FINISH, 1 zone cannot be
cancelled, but 1 zone can be paused by pulling the basket out (the
other zone will keep cooking).
WARNING: During hot air frying, steam is released through the vents. Also be
careful of hot steam when removing cooked food!
Note: When adjusting time and temperature using +/- buttons, time wil
increase or decrease in 1-minute increments and temperature will
increase or decrease in 10° F increments.
7. When cooking time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep. Check the food for
doneness and add more cooking time if needed. If food is done, pull out the
basket and set it on a heat-resistant surface.
8. Remove the food using plastic or wooden tongs or another utensil (metal
utensils may damage the nonstick coating on the inside of the basket or crisper
tray). .
Note: When cooking time has elapsed, the fan will continue to operate for 1
minute to cool down the air fryer.
9. When nished cooking, unplug the appliance.
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How to Use (cont.)
How to Use
WARNING: When positioning the air fryer, leave at least 4"of space at the
back, sides and top of the housing!
Note: The rst time the appliance heats up, a small a mount of smoke and
odor may be generated due to production-related residue. This is
normal and harmless.
OPERATION
This air fryer has 2 airfry baskets and zones, 1 on the left and 1 on the right. These
zones can be operated 1 at a time, both at the same time with the same settings
or both at the same time with different settings.
1. Plug the airfryer power cord into an electrical outlet. The control panel will ash
and the POWER light will illuminate red. Press POWER and the control
panel will illuminate.
2. Place food to be cooked in the basket(s) per your recipe.
3. Operating 1 ZONE ONLY:
a. Press or to select the zone.
b. Press the desired cooking function (see page 7).
c. If desired, adjust the preset time and temperature by using +/- buttons.
d. Press to start cooking.
4. Operating BOTH ZONES WITH THE SAME SETTINGS:
A. Press MATCHCOOK .
b. Press the desired cooking function (see page 7).
c. If desired, adjust the preset time and temperature by using +/- buttons.
d. Press to start cooking.
5. Operating BOTH ZONES WITH DIFFERENT SETTINGS:
a. Press to select zone 1.
b. Press the desired cooking function (see page 7).
c. If desired, adjust the preset time and temperature by using +/- buttons.
d. Press to select zone 2.
e. Press the desired cooking function (see page 7).
f. If desired, adjust the preset time and temperature by using +/- buttons.
g. Press SMART FINISH if you want both foods to nish cooking at the
same time (the zone with the shortest cooking time will delay cooking
until the time matches the zone with the longer cooking time).
h. Press to start cooking.
6. While cooking, press to pause the air fryer or press to cancel cooking. If
cooking with both zones, press or , then to pause or to cancel.

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How to Use (cont.) How to Use (cont.)
PRESET BUTTONS
Note: To cook using manual settings (when a preset time and temperature
will not work for a recipe), simply select any of the presets and then
adjust the time and temperature to desired settings using the +/-
buttons.
COOKING GUIDES
Use these settings as a guide only. As ingredients differ in size, shape and brand,
you may need to adjust cooking times and temperatures.
Fresh Food Temperature (° F) 1 Zone (mins.) 2 Zones (mins.)
Asparagus, 1 bunch 400 8–12 20–25
Beets, 6 small 400 30–35 35–40
Bell peppers, 3 small 400 10–15 15–20
Broccoli, 1 head cut into orets 400 15–20 20–25
Brussels sprouts, 1 lb. cut in half 400 20–25 35–40
Carrots, 1 lb. cut into 1"pieces 400 17–20 20–25
Cauliower, 1 head cut into orets 400 12–15 18–20
Corn on the cob, 2 cut in half 400 8–10 10–15
Green beans, 1 lb. 400 7–9 15–20
Kale (for chips), 5 cups 400 7–9 13–15
Mushrooms, 8 oz. cut in half 400 7–9 13–15
Potatoes, 7 oz. pierced, 3 400 30–35 37–40
Hand-cut fries, 1 lb. thick-cut 400 19–24 35–40
Sweet potatoes, 8 oz. pierced, 3 400 36–42 40–45
Zucchini, 1 lb. cut into 1"pieces 400 15–20 25–28
Chicken breasts, boneless, 4 400 22–24 25–28
Chicken breasts, bone-in, 2 400 25–30 30–35
Crab cakes, 8 oz., 2 400 5–10 10–13
Lobster tails, 4 oz., 4 400 5–8 15–18
Beef burger, ¼lb., 2 400 8–10 10–13
Beef steak, 8 oz., 2 400 10–20 14–18
Bacon, 3 strips cut in half 350 8–10 9–12
Pork tenderloin, 1 lb. 375 15–20 17–22
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Button Time (minutes) Temperature (° F)
Preheat 3 360
French Fries
(frozen) 18 400
Meat 12 400
Drumsticks 20 400
Steak 12 360
Cake 25 320
Shrimp 8 360
Fish 10 360
Pizza 20 360
Vegetable 10 320
Reheat 15 300
Dehydrate 360 120

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Tips R
Helpful Hints
• When cooking with BOTH ZONES of the air fryer, cooking times
may taka a little longer (as noted on the guides on pages 9 & 10).
• Adding a small amount of oil to food can make it crispier. Oil
misters work well for this.
• To make cakes, hand-pies or any foods with lling or batter, place
foods in an oven-safe pan (not included) which will t inside the
basket on top of the crisper tray.
• Use paper towels to pat dry meat, poultry or seafood before
cooking.
• Some foods require shaking or stirring halfway through cooking
time to cook evenly. When the basket is pulled out, the air fryer will
pause. Cooking will resume when the basket is put back in place.
•DO NOT over ll the basket! Most foods will cook best when
placed in a single layer on the crisper tray.
Frozen Food Temperature (° F) 1 Zone (mins.) 2 Zones (mins.)
Chicken cutlets, 3 400 18–21 20–25
Chicken nuggets, 12 oz. 400 10–13 18–21
Fish llets, 6 400 14–16 17–22
Fish sticks, 18 400 10–13 16–19
Mozzarella sticks, 11 oz. 375 8–10 10–12
Onion rings, 10 oz. 375 13–16 18–22
Pot stickers, 10.5 oz. 400 12–15 16–18
Pizza rolls 400 12–15 15–18
Popcorn shrimp, 15 oz. 400 9–11 14–18
Sweet potato fries, 1 lb. 400 20–22 30–32
Tater tots, 1 lb. 375 18–22 25–27

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Cleaning & Care
Note: Clean the appliance after EVERY use.
1. Turn off and unplug the appliance.
2. Always allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
3. DO NOT use abrasive brushes or pads, or harsh cleaning solutions.
4. Hand wash the baskets with hot soapy water, using a clean dishcloth. Use a
sponge or rubber spatula to remove any stuck-on food or residue. Rinse and
wipe dry with a soft cloth.
5. The crisper trays can be hand washed or cleaned in a dishwasher.
6. Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water and a soft clean cloth.
7. Wipe the exterior housing with a clean damp cloth.
8. DO NOT immerse any electrical appliance, cord or plug into water.
9. Ensure all parts are dried thoroughly before reassembling and using this
appliance.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Air fryer
does not
work
Check the power
cord
Air fryer hasn’t been
started
Put the plug into an electical outlet
Press
Food under
cooked or
unevenly
cooked
Quantity is too large
Temperature is too
low
Cook time is too
short
Food on bottom not
cooked
Cook in smaller batches
Increase temperature
Increase cooking time
Shake/stir food half way through cooking
Food is not
crispy
Food is too dry Brush or spray food with oil before cooking
Air fryer is
smoking
Baskets and trays
have too much oil
on them
Food is overcooked
Clean properly after each use
DO NOT leave air fryer unattended

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Recipes (cont.)
Recipes
Grilled Cheese
2 slices of bread
salted butter
¼tsp. garlic powder
1 slice provolone cheese
1 slice sharp cheddar cheese
½tsp. dried oregano
1. Spread butter lightly on 1 side of each piece of bread.
2. Sprinkle half of the garlic powder on the butter of 1 slice of bread and
place the bread, butter-side down, on the crisping tray in 1 basket.
3. On top of that bread, layer the provolone and the cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle with the oregano.
4. Add the last slice of bread, butter-side up, and sprinkle with the
remaining garlic powder.
5. Cook at 400° F for 4 minutes.
6. Carefully ip the sandwich with a plastic spatula and cook at 400° F for
another 2 minutes.
Serves 1
Breakfast Pizza
1 large aky biscuit (refrigerated dough like Grands®)
½tsp. corn meal
⅓cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cooked eggs (scrambled or over-hard)
2 slices of cooked bacon, cut in half (see guide on page 9)
1 tsp. diced jalapeno pepper
1. Separate the uncooked biscuit into 2 layers.
2. Sprinkle ½tsp. of corn meal on a cutting board and use a rolling pin to
roll each biscuit half into a 3"circle.
3. Using MATCHCOOK, cook each crust on the crisper trays at 400° F for
7 minutes.
4. Top each cooked crust with 1 Tbsp. cheese, 1 egg, 1 slice of bacon, ½
tsp. jalapeno and 2 more Tbsp. cheese.
5. Using MATCHCOOK, cook the pizzas at 400° F for another 3 minutes.
6. Carefully remove the pizzas from the baskets using a plastic spatula
and serve hot.
Serves 1–2
Bread Pudding
3 cups dry bread, cut into ½" cubes
2 eggs, beaten
1 apple, finely chopped
1 cup milk
½tsp. vanilla extract
¼cup sugar
¼tsp. ground cinnamon
¼tsp. ground nutmeg
1. To avoid cross contamination, wash hands and utensils after touching
raw eggs.
2. In a mixing bowl, stir together all of the ingredients until well blended.
3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
4. Carefully pour onto a crisper tray in the basket and cook at 350° F for
15 minutes. Stir well and cook another 10 minutes or until desired
consistency is reached.
Serves 2–4
Hard “Boiled” Eggs
1–6 eggs
1. Place the eggs (not touching) on the crisper tray inside 1 basket.
2. Cook for 17 minutes at 270° F.
3. Use tongs to place the cooked eggs in a bowl of ice water for 5
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Breaded Pork Chops
½cup Panko breadcrumbs
½tsp. garlic powder
½tsp. onion powder
½tsp. seasoned salt
2 bone-in pork chops (about ½lb. each)
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1. To avoid cross contamination, wash hands, cutting boards and utensils
after touching raw meat.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder
and seasoned salt.
3. Cover the pork chops with a light coating of mayonnaise, then place
the pork chops in the breadcrumb mixture and coat all sides evenly.
4. Place 1 breaded pork chop in each basket on the crisping tray.
5. Using MATCHCOOK, cook both zones at 400° F for 25 minutes.
Carefully ip the chops after 15 minutes, if desired.
Serves 2
Garlic-Butter Salmon
2 boneless salmon fillets (about 6 oz. each)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp. fresh Italian parsley, minced
½lemon
1. To avoid cross contamination, wash hands, cutting boards and utensils
after touching raw seafood.
2. Use a pastry brush to brush each salmon llet with butter on all sides.
3. Sprinkle each llet with the garlic powder, salt & pepper and parsley.
4. Place both llets in 1 basket on the crisper tray and cook using the FISH
button at 360° F for 10 minutes.
Serves 2
Roasted Cauliower and Red Peppers
½small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 tsp. dry parsley flakes
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt & pepper, to taste
¼
1. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower, bell pepper, onion and parsley
flakes with the olive oil and salt & pepper.
2. Cook the vegetables in 1 basket on the crisper tray using the
VEGETABLE button at 320° F for 10 minutes.
3. Toss the vegetables and cook again using the VEGETABLE button at
320° F for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat if cauliflower is not at desired tenderness.
Serves 2
Lemon-Pepper Wings
1 Tbsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
1½tsp. garlic powder
¼tsp. cayenne pepper
1½lbs. chicken wings (drummies and flats separated)
ranch dressing
1. To avoid cross contamination, wash hands, cutting boards and utensils
after touching raw poultry. DO NOT rinse raw poultry.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic
powder and cayenne pepper.
3. Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle the seasoning mix on all
sides of the wings and place them on the trays in the air fryer baskets.
4. Using MATCHCOOK and the DRUMSTICK button, cook at 400° F for 20
minutes, shaking the wings after 10 minutes.
5. Wings are fully cooked when the internal temperature is 160° F.
6. Serve with ranch dressing.
Serves 2–4

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3. Dredge the chicken pieces in the dry ingredients, shake off excess, then
in the milk, then back into the dry ingredients. Shake off excess.
4. Put the chicken on the crisper trays in each basket, leaving space
between each piece (fit 2 or 3 pieces in each basket).
5. Using MATCHCOOK, cook at 360° F for 30-40 minutes. Chicken is done
when internal temperature reaches 165° F.
Serves 3–4
Smoked Sausage Dinner
12 oz. pre-cooked smoked sausage, cut into ½" slices
8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 bell pepper, coarsely diced
8–10 baby red potatoes, quartered
1 small onion, sliced
¼cup olive oil
salt & pepper, to taste
1. Add sausage, mushrooms and peppers to a large bowl and toss with
2 Tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper.
2. Pour onto the crisper tray in 1 air fryer basket.
3. Toss the potatoes and onion with the remaining olive oil, salt and
pepper.
4. Pour onto the crisper tray in the other air fryer basket.
5. Using MATCHCOOK and the PIZZA button, cook at 360° F for 20
minutes, stirring each basket after 10 minutes.
6. Check potatoes for doneness by piercing with a fork and add more
cooking time if needed.
Serves 3–4
Steak with Mushrooms
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
½tsp. garlic powder
¼tsp. black pepper
1 lb. sirloin steak, cut into 1"cubes
8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, cut in half
2 green onions, chopped
1. To avoid cross contamination, wash hands, cutting boards and utensils
after touching raw meat.
2. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the steak, mushrooms and onions and toss to coat. Marinate at
room temperature for at least 1 hour.
4. Cook on the crisper tray in 1 basket using the MEAT button at 400° F
for 12 minutes, stirring at 6 minutes.
5. Shorten cooking time, as needed, if rarer steak is desired (internal
temperatures: rare=125° F, medium-rare=130° F, medium=140° F,
medium-well=150° F, well-done=160° F).
Serves 2
Air-Fried Chicken
1½cups flour
½tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. pepper
1½tsp. salt
1 cup milk
6 chicken thighs (skin on)
1. To avoid cross contamination, wash hands, utensils and cutting boards
after touching raw poultry. DO NOT rinse raw poultry.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Pour the milk into
another bowl.
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• Refund your merchandise amount
• Credit your account
• Send a replacement
You can return any unused item in its original packaging within 60
days of its receipt for a full refund of the purchase price (excluding
shipping and handling charges).
Please send returns to:
Montgomery Ward, Inc.
Attn: Customer Returns
2000 Harrison Suite 100
Clinton, IA 52732-6676
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• We recommend keeping the receipt for 4 weeks.
Montgomery Ward, Inc. warrants this Chef Tested product
to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for one year from provable date of purchase.
Within this warranty period,
Montgomery Ward will repair or
replace, at its option, defective parts of this Chef Tested
product at no charge provided the product is returned
freight prepaid with proof of purchase to
Montgomery Ward.
Allow 2–4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse,
abuse or neglect on part of the owner. Warranty is also
invalid in any case that the product is taken apart or
serviced by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and they may
vary from state to state.
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EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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