Secura TXG-DS16 User manual

Electric Hot 'n Crispy 5L Hot Air Fryer
User Manual
Model: TXG-DS16 Color: Gray
SN: V6K7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Information
Introduction
General Description of Main Parts
Overheating Protection
Automatic Switch-Off
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
Specifi cations
Before First Use
Preparing For Use
Using The Air Fryer
Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Recipes
Storage
Disposal
Contact
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
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To reduce the risk of fi re, injury or electrical shock
along with extending the life of your electrical air
fryers, please read and follow all of the information
in this user manual before using and save it for
future reference.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION:
To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high
wattage appliance on the same outlet or circuit.
CAUTION - HOT SURFACES:
This air fryer generates heat and ejects steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken
to prevent the risk of burns, fi res or other
injury to persons or damage to property.
Always follow basic safety precautions
when using any electrical products,
especially when children are present.

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Electric Hot 'n Crispy 5L Hot Air Fryer
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• Never immerse the housing, which contains the heating elements and other electrical
components, in water or rinse under the tap.
• To prevent electric shock, do not let any water or other liquid enter the air fryer.
• Never touch the inside of the air fryer while it is operating.
DANGER!
• This air fryer is not intended for use by children; by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities; or by persons with lack of experience and knowledge using this air
fryer, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of this air
fryer by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the air fryer. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by
children.
• Before operating the air fryer, make sure the air fryer is connected to an electric power source
that matches the rated voltage. Only connect the air fryer to a grounded wall socket. Always
make sure that the plug is inserted into the wall socket properly.
• Do not use the air fryer if the plug, the power cord, or the air fryer itself is damaged. If the
power cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by the manufacturer to avoid the hazard of
fi re or shock.
• Keep the air fryer and its power cord out of the reach of children when the air fryer is switched
on or is cooling down.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces. Do not place the air fryer on a hot surface such
as a stove.
• Do not plug in the air fryer or operate the control panel with wet hands.
• Never connect this air fryer to an external timer switch or separate remote control system, in
order to avoid a hazardous situation.
• Do not place the air fryer on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain.
• Do not place the air fryer against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 4 inches of
free space on the back and sides and 4 inches of free space above the air fryer. Do not place
anything on top of the air fryer.
• Do not use the air fryer for any other purpose than described in this user manual.
• Do not leave the air fryer unattended while it is operating.
• The accessible surfaces may become hot during use. After using the air fryer, the metal
basket and interior are very hot - avoid contact with the hot metal after cooking.
Immediately unplug the air fryer if you see dark smoke coming out of it. Wait for the smoke
emission to stop before you remove the pan from the air fryer.
WARNING!

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• Place the air fryer on a heat-resistant stable, horizontal, and level surface.
• This air fryer is intended for normal household use only. It is not intended for use in
environments such as staff kitchens in shops, offi ces, farms or other work environments.
Nor is it intended to be used by customers in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and other
commercial living 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 this user manual, the warranty becomes invalid and
we could refuse any liability for damage caused.
• Always unplug the air fryer after use.
• Let the air fryer cool down for approximately 30 minutes before you handle or clean it.
• Always remove burnt remnants from the basket and pan.
• The air fryer has an automatic shut-off feature that is activated if the pan is removed while
cooking is taking place.
• The air fryer is a high wattage appliance. Always make sure the temperature control knob is
set to the “OFF” position prior to plugging/unplugging the air fryer from the wall socket.
• To prevent the ingredients being fried from coming into contact with the heating elements,
always place the ingredients in the basket, being careful not to overfi ll the basket. Do not
place ingredients directly in the pan.
• Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet openings while the air fryer is operating.
• Do not fi ll the pan with oil as this may cause a fi re hazard.
• 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. In addition, be
careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the air fryer.
CAUTION!
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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF MAIN PARTS
Your new air fryer allows you to prepare your favorite ingredients and snacks in a healthier way.
The air fryer uses hot air in combination with high-speed air circulation (rapid hot air) and a top
grill to prepare a variety of tasty dishes in a healthy, fast and easy manner. Your ingredients are
heated from all sides at the same time, simulating the effects of traditional deep frying without
all of the oil.
1. Basket
2. Basket handle
3. Pan
4. Air inlet
5. Power light
6. Heating light
7. Plate
8. Timer knob
9. Temperature control knob
10. Upper housing
11. Main housing
12. Power cord
13. Base
Skewers
BBQ rack
Release button cover
Basket release button
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OVERHEATING PROTECTION
This air fryer has a built-in overheating protection system; if the inner temperature control
system senses an extreme overheating condition, the overheating protection is automatically
triggered and the air fryer will no longer function. Unplug the power cord, let the air fryer
cool down, and then contact our customer service department at [phone] or
[email protected].
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)
This air fryer is equipped with a timer. When the timer has counted down to 0, the air fryer
produces a bell sound and switches off automatically. To switch off the air fryer manually, turn
the timer knob counterclockwise until it reaches 0.
Note: If the pan is removed during cooking, the air fryer will switch off automatically but the
timer will continue to count down.
This air fryer complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fi elds (EMF). If handled
properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the air fryer is safe to use based
on scientifi c evidence available today.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electric Hot 'n Crispy 5L Hot Air Fryer
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Model TXG-DS16
Color Grey
Power Source 120V / 60Hz
Output 1700 Watts
Capacity 5L / 5.3Qt
Weight 11 lbs. 3.1 oz.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove all packaging material.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the air fryer.
3. Thoroughly clean the basket and pan with hot soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge.
Note: These parts are also dishwasher safe.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
PREPARING FOR USE
1. Place the air fryer on a heat-resistant stable, horizontal and level surface.
Do not place the air fryer on non heat-resistant surfaces.
2. Place the basket into the pan. It will "lock" into place.
3. Put the pan into the machine.
Note: The pan MUST be put into the air fryer properly, otherwise the air fryer will not
work!
4. Plug the air fryer into a grounded power outlet.
This air fryer works on hot air. Do not fi ll the pan with oil or any other liquid.
Do not put anything on top of the air fryer.
Do not block the air inlets on either side of the air fryer - this disrupts the airfl ow
and affects the hot air frying results.
During the initial use of the air fryer, you may notice a slight odor. This is from the test material
on parts of the air fryer that heat up. This is a normal reaction. It is recommended that before
using the air fryer for the fi rst time, you should operate the air fryer with no food in the basket
or pan. To do this, place the fryer basket with the fryer pan in the air fryer, turn the temperature
control knob to 400°F, then turn the timer control knob to 30 minutes. Allow the air fryer to run
through this cycle.
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USING THE AIR FRYER
The air fryer can prepare a large range of ingredients. Please refer to the tables in the
“Settings” section for recommended cooking temperatures, times and additional information
about air frying.
Hot air frying
1. Connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet.
2. Carefully pull the pan out of the air fryer.
3. Put the ingredients in the basket and make sure the basket is "locked" in place in the pan.
Note: Never overfi ll the basket or exceed the recommended amount (see the "Settings"
section), as this could negatively affect the quality of the end results.
4. Slide the pan back into the air fryer (you will feel a “catch” when it has been inserted
correctly).
Never use the pan without the basket in it.
If the pan is not inserted into the air fryer properly, the air fryer won’t work!
Caution: Do not touch the pan during and immediately after use, as it gets very hot.
Only hold the pan by the handle.
5. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. See the "Settings" section to
determine the recommended temperature.
6. The timer knob acts as the “ON/OFF” switch for the air fryer. Turn the timer knob to the
desired preparation time. See the "Settings" section for more information.
Tip: Add 3 minutes to the preparation time when the air fryer is cold or preheat the air fryer
without any ingredients in it. To preheat, turn the temperature control knob to the
temperature you will be frying, turn the timer knob to just past 3 minutes, then wait until
the heating light goes out (after approximately 3 minutes). Next, remove the empty pan
and basket, fi ll the basket with your choice of ingredients, insert the fi lled pan and basket
assembly into the air fryer, then turn the timer knob to the desired preparation time. The
pan and basket will be hot at this time, so be careful when handling it and fi lling it with
ingredients.
a. The power light and the heating light illuminate.
b. The timer starts counting down from the set preparation time, and the cooking process
begins.
c. During the hot air frying process, the heating light comes on and goes out from time to time.
This indicates that the heating element is switched on and off to maintain the correct (set)
temperature.
d. Excess oil from the ingredients is collected on the bottom of the pan.
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7. Some ingredients require shaking or fl ipping halfway through the cooking process (see the
"Settings" section). To shake the ingredients, pull the pan out of the air fryer by the handle
and shake it. Then slide the pan back into the air fryer and continue cooking.
Caution: Do not press the basket release button on the handle during shaking as
this will cause the basket to separate from the pan.
Tip: To reduce the weight of the basket, remove the basket from the pan and
shake the basket only. To do so, pull the pan out of the air fryer, place it on a heat-
resistant surface and press the basket release button on the handle to release the
basket.
Tip: If you set the timer to half the preparation time, the timer bell will go off when you have
to shake the ingredients. However, this means that you have to set the timer again for
the remaining preparation time after shaking.
Tip: If you set the timer to the full desired preparation time, there will be no timer bell
halfway through cooking. You will need to monitor the cooking process to determine
the halfway point for shaking the pan. You can pull the pan out at any time to check
the ingredients cooking condition - the power will shut down automatically and resume
after you slide the pan back into the air fryer (the timer always continues to count down
in this situation).
8. When you hear the timer bell, the set cooking time has elapsed. Pull the pan out of the
air fryer and place it on a heat-resistant stable, horizontal, and level surface.
Note: You can also switch off the air fryer manually. To do this, turn the temperature
control knob counterclockwise to 0, then remove the pan.
9. Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not yet ready, simply slide the pan
back into the air fryer and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
10. When the ingredients are ready, place the pan on a heat-resistant, stable, horizontal, and
level surface.
11. To remove smaller ingredients (e.g. fries), slide the release button cover open, press the
release button to separate the basket from the pan, and lift the basket out of the pan.
Do not turn the basket upside down with the pan still attached to it, as any excess oil
that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.
After hot air frying, the pan and the ingredients are hot. Depending on the type of the
ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.
After hot air frying, the pan, basket and the inside of the air fryer are hot - avoid
touching them.
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12. Empty the contents of the basket into a bowl or onto a plate.
Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, use a pair of tongs to lift the ingredients out of
the basket.
13. The air fryer is instantly ready for cooking additional food and does not need to cool down
between cooking batches of food.
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Settings
The following tables provide recommendations for preparing basic ingredients.
Note: Keep in mind that these settings are suggestions. As ingredients differ in origin, size,
and shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients.
Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside the air fryer, pulling the pan
briefl y out of the air fryer during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.
Tips:
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the cooking process optimizes the end result
and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer
within a few minutes after you add the oil.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Many snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare fi lled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also
requires a shorter cooking time than homemade dough.
• Use an oven-safe dish in the air fryer basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche,
or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or fi lled ingredients. Never place a dish directly in
the air fryer pan, as this eliminates the airfl ow in the pan and only the top of the food will
be heated.
• You can also use the air fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the
temperature to 300°F for up to 10 minutes.
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Food Min-Max
Amount
Cooking Time*
(minutes)
Temperature
(°F)
Action Additonal Information
Potatoes
Fries, Thin-cut (Frozen) 10 - 41 oz.
(300 - 1160 g) 9 - 26 400° Shake
Fries, Thick-cut (Frozen) 10 - 41 oz.
(300 - 1160 g) 11 - 36 400° Shake
Fries, (Homemade)
(1/4” thick)
10 - 46 oz.
(300 - 1300 g) 16 - 36 400° Shake Add 1/2 Tbsp of oil
Potato Wedges (Homemade) 10 - 46 oz.
(300 - 1300 g) 18 - 38 360° Shake Add 1/2 Tbsp of oil
Potatoes, Cubed (Homemade) 10 - 46 oz.
(300 - 1300 g) 12 - 30 360° Shake Add 1/2 Tbsp of oil
Potato Pancakes (Rosti) 17 oz. (480 g) 15 - 30 360° Shake
Potato Gratin 32 oz. (910 g) 15 - 30 400° Shake
Meat, Poultry, and Fish
Steak 4 - 32 oz.
(100 - 910 g) 10 - 18 360° Flip Refer to the USDA Safe Minimum
Internal Temperature Chart.
Short Ribs 4 - 18 oz.
(100 - 500 g) 10 - 20 360° Flip
Pork Chops 4 - 32 oz.
(100 - 910 g) 10 - 26 360° Flip Refer to the USDA Safe Minimum
Internal Temperature Chart.
Hamburger 4 - 32 oz.
(100 - 910 g) 7 - 26 360° Flip Refer to the USDA Safe Minimum
Internal Temperature Chart.
Sausage Roll 4 - 32 oz.
(100 - 910 g) 13 - 26 400°
Drumsticks 4 - 32 oz.
(100 - 907 g) 18 - 38 360° Refer to the USDA Safe Minimum
Internal Temperature Chart.
Chicken/Turkey Breast 4 - 32 oz.
(100 - 910 g) 10 - 25 360° Flip Refer to the USDA Safe Minimum
Internal Temperature Chart.
Fish Fillet 4 - 32 oz.
(100 - 910 g)
10 minutes per
each inch of
thickness
400° Flip Refer to the USDA Safe Minimum
Internal Temperature Chart.
Shrimp 4 - 24 oz.
(100 - 680 g) 4 - 24 390° Shake
Snacks
Spring Rolls (Frozen) 4 - 24 oz.
(100 - 680 g) 8 - 17 400° Shake
Chicken Nuggets (Frozen) 4 - 26 oz.
(100 - 740 g) 6 - 17 400° Shake
Fish Sticks (Frozen) 4 - 24 oz.
(100 - 680 g) 6 - 17 400°
Breaded Cheese Snacks
(Frozen)
4 - 24 oz.
(100 - 680 g) 8 - 17 360°
Stuffed Vegetables 4 - 24 oz.
(100 - 680 g) 17 320°
Baking
Cake 20 oz. (570 g) 20 - 41 320°
Quiche 26 oz. (740 g) 20 - 38 360°
Muffins 20 oz. (570 g) 15 - 30 400°
Sweet Snacks 26 oz. (740 g) 34 320°
*The cooking time listed is if the air fryer is preheated. If it is not preheated, add 3 minutes to cooking time.
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CLEANING
Clean the air fryer after every use.
Always allow the air fryer to cool down before cleaning.
Do not use metal utensils to remove or stir ingredients in the basket, or abrasive
cleaning materials on the pan or the basket, as this may damage the non-stick coating.
1. Remove the power cord from the wall socket and let the air fryer cool down.
Note: Remove the pan to let the air fryer cool down more quickly.
2. Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
3. Clean the pan and the basket with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge or
wash them in the dishwasher.
Tip: If food is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, fi ll the pan with hot soapy water,
put the basket in the pan, and let the pan and the basket soak for approximately 10 minutes.
4. Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water and a non-abrasive sponge.
5. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
Product Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time
Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb (steaks, chops, roasts) 145°F and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes.
Ground meats 160°F
Ham (fresh or smoked) (uncooked) 145°F and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes.
Fully Cooked Ham (to reheat) Reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA-inspected
plants to 140°F and all others to 165°F.
All Poultry (breasts, whole bird, legs, thighs, and
wings; ground poultry; and stuffi ng) 165°F
Eggs 160°F
Fish & Shellfi sh 145°F
Leftovers 165°F
Casseroles 165°F
USDA Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart
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