Chefman 3.5-Liter AIR FRYER

Congratulations!

You have made an excellent choice purchasing this Chefman product. Rest assured that your purchase is manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety. Chefman is dedicated to providing dependable, affordable appliances with intuitive features that enhance your kitchen experience.

Each product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer's 1-year warranty and outstanding after-sales service support. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, please contact our helpline or email for assistance. This limited warranty covers defects in workmanship or material for one year from the date of purchase, provided it is accompanied by a dated receipt. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights, which are not affected. The warranty does not apply to damage caused by accident, improper use, abuse, or force majeure. It will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with.

Helpline: (888)-315-6553 (Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm EST) | Email: customerservice@chefman.com

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. This appliance is intended for indoor home use only.
2. Never use any accessories or parts from other manufacturers. Your warranty will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used.
3. Wash all removable parts with a mild cleanser before the first use.
4. Check that your home power supply corresponds with this appliance's intended voltage.
5. Place this appliance on a stable, heat-resistant surface. Make sure not to place near or on a heat source such as a gas or electric burner or oven.
6. Short power cords are attached to this item to prevent entanglement and tripping hazards. Extension cords with corresponding voltage, electrical rating, and grounding wires can be used. Care should be taken so that any exposed cord is not hanging down from a counter or table where it can be pulled on or tripped over by any child or adult.
7. Before using this appliance, inspect the plug and cord line for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If they are found, do not use this appliance and contact our authorized customer service representative.
8. Insert the plug by grasping it firmly and guiding it into your home's grounded electric outlet. Disconnect by grasping the plug and removing it from your home's grounded electric outlet. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance during use or storage as this can cause the wire to fray and break.
9. During initial use, you may notice some smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly dissipate. It should not reoccur after the appliance has been used a few more times.
10. This appliance should be used only by persons who are capable of understanding the user manual or are supervised by those who have adequate understanding of the appliance's features, their use, and the operating instructions. Children must be supervised and should not be left alone with appliances during their operation.
11. During use, appliances should not be left unattended.
12. Care should be taken not to move appliances that are in use.
13. Do not move appliances that are full of food or liquid, whether hot or cold.
14. Appliances can emit heat or steam when in use, therefore care should be taken not to block inlets or outlets.
15. Appliance exteriors are designed to be cool to the touch. Portions do get HOT during use. Burns can result from touching heating elements, air vents, and removable baskets or containers. Handle any part designed to be handled with care.
16. Do not use this appliance near an open flame or flammable materials.
17. Do not fill this appliance with oil. Oil can be used in small quantities to assist with air frying. This will help make food crispier.
18. Do not leave uncooked ingredients in this pot for more than a short period of time. Raw meat, poultry, fish, fruits, or vegetables can spoil.
19. Use protective gloves or utensils to remove hot food from this appliance.
20. Unplug the appliance when you have finished cooking.
21. Before cleaning, make sure that the pot is turned off, unplugged, cooled to room temperature, and all pressure has been released.
22. Do not clean the appliance until the unit is cool.
23. Do not immerse the complete appliance in water or a dishwasher for cleaning.
24. Clean with a non-abrasive cleaner, soft pad, or cloth.
25. Store unit in a cool, dry location.
26. In case of any electric emergency such as a fire, call 911.

Polarized Plug Instructions

WARNING: 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.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Line Cord Safety Tips

1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert the plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into the outlet.
3. To disconnect the appliance, grasp the plug and remove it from the outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please return it to an authorized service representative.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.

IMPORTANT: During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after the appliance has been used a few more times.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Features

The Chefman 3.5-Liter Air Fryer features the following components:

• 1. TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB: Used to set the desired cooking temperature.
• 2. HEATING LIGHT: Indicates when the heating element is active.
• 3. POWER ON LIGHT: Indicates when the appliance is powered on.
• 4. TIMER CONTROL KNOB: Used to set the desired cooking time.
• 5. FRYER BASKET: Where food is placed for cooking.
• 6. BASKET TRAY: Sits inside the fryer basket to catch drips and allow air circulation.
• 7. BASKET HANDLE: For safely removing the fryer basket.

Diagram Description: A visual representation shows the air fryer with numbered callouts pointing to the temperature control knob, heating light, power on light, timer control knob, fryer basket, basket tray, and basket handle.

Operating Instructions

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging materials.
2. Remove stickers from the unit before use. Do not remove the rating label from underneath the unit.
3. Thoroughly clean the fryer basket and tank with soap, hot water, and a non-abrasive sponge. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth and allow to dry before using.
4. This is a healthy electric oil-free fryer that works on hot air. Do not fill the basket with oil or frying fat.

Note: Fryer basket and tank are dishwasher safe.

HOW TO USE

To assemble the fryer basket and tray, lower the basket tray until it firmly clicks into place inside the tank.

1. Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.
2. Connect the power plug to a grounded wall electrical socket.
3. Carefully pull the fryer basket out of the fryer.
4. Place the ingredients into the basket. Note: Do not fill the basket more than indicated in your recipe or in the table on page 7, as this can adversely affect the cooking result.
5. Slide the tank back into the air fryer.
6. Turn the temperature control knob to the recommended temperature for your recipe (see page 8).
7. Turn the timer control knob to the required preparation time. Note: Add 3 minutes of preparation time when the appliance is cold. If not preheated, some ingredients may require shaking halfway through preparation time. You can also preheat the appliance without food for approx. 4 minutes.
8. Pull the fryer basket out of the appliance and shake or turn using a fork (or tongs). Then put the fryer basket back into the air fryer.
9. After the bell rings, pull out the tank and check if the ingredients are ready. If not ready, simply slide the tank back in and reset the timer.

Cooking Table (Guide)

Please see the table below for tips on how to prepare different foods. This table is only a guide and does not contain exact recipes.

Note: Use extreme caution while handling hot food in the fryer basket and tank. Excess oil will drip into the tank when preparing greasy foods.

COOKING TIPS

1. Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
2. For best results with smaller foods such as fries, onion rings, and chicken nuggets, remove the fryer basket halfway through preparation time and shake to mix the food around. This will help to evenly fry the food being prepared.
3. Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer within a few minutes after you have added the oil. Do not fill the basket with oil.
4. Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
5. Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
6. For French fries, use 14 ounces (approx. 400g) of fries at a time for best frying results.
7. This air fryer is great for reheating food. To reheat your food, set the temperature control to 300°F for up to 10 minutes.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cleaning & Maintenance

Before cleaning, turn the Timer control knob to "0". Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool.

Tip: After the unit has been turned off, remove the tank to help the unit to cool down quickly.

• Wipe the outside of the unit housing with a damp cloth. Do not immerse unit housing in water or rinse under running water.
• Remove the fryer basket tray and wash with soap, hot water, and a non-abrasive sponge.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning materials, as they may cause scratching or damage to the non-stick coating.
• Fryer basket and basket tray are dishwasher safe.
• Tip: If food is stuck to the basket or bottom of the tank, fill the tank with hot, soapy water and allow the basket and inside of the tank to soak for approximately 10 minutes.
• Unit housing is NOT dishwasher safe.

Terms & Conditions

Limited Warranty

CHEFMAN® LLC warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will be free from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. CHEFMAN® LLC, at its option, will repair or replace this product found to be defective during the warranty period.

Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by the purchaser. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a CHEFMAN® product that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

Conditions

This warranty is valid for the original USA and Canada retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service or replacement. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on CHEFMAN® LLC Products. Save your proof of purchase receipt.

About Your Product Warranty

Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty service would NOT apply if the product damage occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, 3rd party warehousing, or improper installation. Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the product has been removed, or the equipment has been altered or modified. During the warranty period, the authorized service dealer, at its option, will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective under normal use and service.

Normal Wear

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or current; use contrary to the operation instructions; deviation from instructions regarding storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than CHEFMAN® LLC or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes. CHEFMAN® LLC shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

If your CHEFMAN® product should prove to be defective within the warranty period, CHEFMAN® LLC will repair it, or if deemed necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply email customerservice@chefman.com or call the toll-free number 1-888-315-6553 for additional information from Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Chefman, 1 Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, NJ 07495.

This warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for within this policy.

California Residents Only

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells CHEFMAN® products of the same type. The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer's prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. CHEFMAN® and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.

CHEFMAN® is a registered trademark of RJ BRANDS, LLC.

Warranty Card

To register your product, please complete the following fields:

3.5-Liter AIR FRYER

• Model Number: RJ38-V2-35
• Full Name:
• Address:
• Phone:
• Email: (If applicable)
• Date of Purchase*:
• Retail Store of Purchase:
• Description of Malfunction:

*We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card.

Return your completed warranty card to:

RJ Brands
1 Sharp Plaza Suite 207
Mahwah, NJ 07495

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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