Chefman Air Fryer+ (Model RJ38-6-RDO) User Manual

Welcome and Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Chefman Air Fryer+. Every Chefman product is manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety. Chefman aims to be your go-to company for appliances, focusing on value, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The brand provides home chefs with tools for picture-perfect results and maximum efficiency. Chefman offers post-purchase support, including access to ClubChefman.com for tutorials, recipes, videos, and expert advice.

Your product is backed by a comprehensive 1-year manufacturer's warranty and dedicated customer service. If your product does not operate as described, contact Chefman customer service. Warranty claims require a dated receipt and must be made within one year of purchase. This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights and does not cover damage from accident, improper use, abuse, or force majeure. For questions or technical assistance, contact Chefman's telephone helpline at (888) 315-6553, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST, or 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:

1. This appliance should only be used by persons capable of understanding the user guide or supervised by those with adequate understanding of its features, use, and operating instructions. Children must be supervised and should not be left alone with any appliance during operation.
2. Never use accessories or parts from other manufacturers. Your warranty will become invalid if such accessories or parts have been used.
3. Place the Air Fryer+ on a flat, sturdy, heat-resistant surface. Do not place the Air Fryer+ near or on any type of heat source, such as a gas or electric burner, stove, or oven. Do not use near an open flame or flammable materials.
4. Never operate the Air Fryer+, or any appliance, on a gas or electric stovetop, even if the stovetop is off and completely cool.
5. Appliances may emit heat or steam when in use; do not block inlets or outlets.
6. Short power cords are attached to the Air Fryer+ 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. Check that your home power supply corresponds with the Air Fryer+'s intended voltage.
8. Before using the Air Fryer+, inspect the plug and cord line for cuts and/or abrasion marks. Do not use the Air Fryer+ if it is damaged in any way. In such cases, contact Chefman Customer Service for assistance.
9. Insert the plug by grasping it firmly and guiding it into your home's grounded electrical outlet. Disconnect by grasping the plug and removing it from your home's grounded electrical outlet.
10. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance during use or storage; this may cause the wire to fray and break.
11. This product is not a deep fryer. It is NOT meant to be filled with oil. Never fill any parts of the Air Fryer+ with oil. If you choose to use oil, toss food with oil in a separate bowl and then transfer food to the removable racks.
12. Do not leave uncooked ingredients in the Air Fryer+ for more than a short period of time before cooking; raw meat, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables can spoil.
13. Do not move the Air Fryer+ while it is full of food.
14. Do not move the Air Fryer+ during use. 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.
15. Do not leave the Air Fryer+ unattended during use.
16. The exterior of the Air Fryer+ is designed to be cool to the touch. Some areas do get HOT during use. Do not touch the heating elements. Do not place hands or other body parts near the air vents while Air Fryer+ is in use; burns may result. Take caution when handling the hot Air Fryer+ racks and all removable parts.
17. Use protective mitts and/or tongs to remove hot food from the Air Fryer+.
18. Unplug the Air Fryer+ when you are done cooking.
19. Before cleaning, make sure that the Air Fryer+ is off, unplugged, and cooled to room temperature.
20. Do not immerse the Air Fryer+'s housing in water or dishwasher for cleaning. It is not dishwasher safe.
21. All removable parts may be washed with a sponge and warm, soapy water. All removable parts are dishwasher safe.
22. Do not use scouring pads.
23. Store Air Fryer+ in a cool, dry place.
24. In case of any electric emergency, such as a fire, call 911.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce hazards from entanglement or tripping. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords may be used if care is exercised. If a longer detachable power-supply extension cord is used:

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 the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced. Please contact Chefman Customer Service.
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

Main Unit Components

The Air Fryer+ features the following components:

• 1. START/STOP BUTTON: Initiates or stops the cooking process.
• 2. TIME & TEMPERATURE DIAL: Used to adjust cooking time and temperature.
• 3. AIR FRYER+ HOUSING: The main body of the appliance.
• 4. CONTROL PANEL: Contains buttons and indicators for operation (see below for details).
• 5. RACK HOLDERS: Supports for the removable racks.
• 6. REMOVABLE RACK (2): Trays for cooking food.
• 7. REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY: Collects grease and drips.
• 8. DOOR WITH VIEWING WINDOW: Allows observation of food during cooking.
• 9. AIR FRYER+ DOOR HANDLE: For opening and closing the door.

Parts and Accessories

The Air Fryer+ comes with several accessories for versatile cooking:

• 1. REMOVABLE RACKS (2): For air frying food.
• 2. ROTISSERIE BASKET: A cage-like basket for cooking items like fries or vegetables.
• 3. ROTISSERIE RETRIEVAL TOOL: Used to safely remove the rotisserie basket or spit.
• 4. REMOVABLE DRIP TRAY: Catches drippings.
• 5. ROTISSERIE FORKS WITH REMOVABLE SCREWS (2): Used to secure food onto the rotisserie spit.
• 6. ROTISSERIE SPIT: A rod for rotating larger items like whole chickens.
• 7. RACK POSITION 1
• 8. RACK POSITION 2
• 9. ROTISSERIE RACK POSITION
• 10. RACK POSITION 3
• 11. RACK POSITION 4
• 12. ROTISSERIE GEARS: Mechanism for rotating the spit/basket.

Control Panel and Preset Settings

The control panel includes:

• 1. LCD SCREEN: Displays time, temperature, and status.
• 2. FAHRENHEIT INDICATOR: Shows temperature in Fahrenheit.
• 3. CELSIUS INDICATOR: Shows temperature in Celsius.
• 4. MINUTES INDICATOR: Shows cooking time in minutes.
• 5. TEMPERATURE INDICATOR: Shows the set temperature.
• 6. TIME INDICATOR: Shows the set cooking time.
• 7. RUNNING LIGHTS: Indicate the appliance is in operation.
• 8. PRESETS: Icons for pre-programmed cooking modes (Fries, Meat, Fish, Shrimp, Chicken, Rotisserie, Bake, Dehydrate).
• 9. TIME BUTTON: To adjust cooking time.
• 10. TEMP BUTTON: To adjust cooking temperature. Press and hold to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
• 11. ROTATE BUTTON: Activates the rotisserie function.
• 12. LIGHT BUTTON: Turns on the interior light.

Preset cooking times and temperatures are as follows:

*The TEMP button may be used to change Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa: Press and hold the TEMP button until your desired unit illuminates on the top right part of the screen.

Operating Instructions

Before First Use

1. Remove all packing materials and stickers from the inside and outside of the Air Fryer+.
2. Gently wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth or paper towel. Never immerse the Air Fryer+ or its plug in water or any other liquid. The Air Fryer+'s housing is NOT dishwasher safe.
3. Wash all removable parts with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Racks and rotisserie basket may be washed with a bristled brush. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or scouring pads. All removable parts are dishwasher safe.
4. Dry thoroughly.
5. Read all instructions and follow them carefully.

How to Use the Air Fryer+ with Basic Air Frying Presets (Excludes Rotisserie)

1. Place the Air Fryer+ on a flat, steady surface away from all sources of heat and water.
2. Plug in the Air Fryer+.
3. Ensure the drip tray is in place on the bottom of the Air Fryer+.
4. Place seasoned food on racks. Close the door.
5. Select the desired setting by pressing the corresponding icon on the control panel.
6. If desired, press the TIME button to adjust the cooking time by rotating the time and temperature dial.
7. If desired, press the TEMP button to adjust the temperature by rotating the time and temperature dial.
8. Press the START/STOP button to begin the cooking process.
9. While the Air Fryer+ is running, the screen will toggle between the set temperature and remaining time.
10. Press START/STOP at any time to stop the cooking process.
11. Use oven mitts to remove hot trays from the Air Fryer+ and tongs to handle hot food.

TIP: For the best and most even results, rotate the racks from the top positions to the bottom positions, and vice versa, halfway through cooking.

How to Use the Rotisserie Basket (Max weight: 4 lbs)

1. Place the Air Fryer+ on a flat, steady surface away from all sources of heat and water.
2. Plug in the Air Fryer+.
3. Ensure the drip tray is in place on the bottom of the Air Fryer+.
4. Place seasoned food inside the rotisserie basket and snap the lid closed.
5. Hold the sealed rotisserie basket so that the side with the lid is in your right hand.
6. Guide the basket into the rotisserie rack position in the Air Fryer+. Place the left side of the basket into the round rotisserie gear on the left interior wall. Lift the right side of the basket and place it in the rotisserie holder on the right interior wall. Close the door.
7. Select the desired setting by pressing the corresponding icon. Press the ROTATE button. (Alternatively, press the ROTISSERIE preset button, which automatically activates the rotating feature.)
8. If desired, press the TIME button to adjust the cooking time by rotating the time and temperature dial.
9. If desired, press the TEMP button to adjust the temperature by rotating the time and temperature dial.
10. Press the START/STOP button to begin the cooking process.
11. While the Air Fryer+ is running, the screen will toggle between the set temperature and remaining time.
12. Press START/STOP at any time to stop the cooking process.
13. Use oven mitts with the rotisserie retrieval tool to remove the hot basket from the Air Fryer+. Allow the basket to cool before unsnapping the hot lid.

How to Use the Rotisserie Spit (Max weight: 4lbs)

1. Place the Air Fryer+ on a flat, steady surface away from all sources of heat and water.
2. Plug in the Air Fryer+.
3. Ensure the drip tray is in place on the bottom of the Air Fryer+.
4. Refer to the section "How to Prepare the Rotisserie Spit with Food" below.
5. Hold the left side of the rotisserie spit in your left hand and the right side in your right hand.
6. Guide the prepared rotisserie spit into the Air Fryer+ in the rotisserie rack position. Place the left side of the spit into the round rotisserie gear on the left interior wall. Lift the right side of the spit and place it in the rotisserie holder on the right interior wall. Close the door.
7. Press the ROTISSERIE button. (You may also select a different preset by pressing its icon, then pressing the ROTATE button.)
8. If desired, press the TIME button to adjust the cooking time by rotating the time and temperature dial.
9. If desired, press the TEMP button to adjust the temperature by rotating the time and temperature dial.
10. Press the START/STOP button to begin the cooking process.
11. While the Air Fryer+ is running, the screen will toggle between the set temperature and remaining time.
12. Press START/STOP at any time to stop the cooking process.
13. Use oven mitts with the rotisserie retrieval tool to remove the hot spit with the hot food from the Air Fryer+.

How to Prepare the Rotisserie Spit (Max weight: 4lbs)

Chicken

1. If cooking a chicken on the rotisserie spit, ensure that: a) all innards have been removed, b) it is seasoned, and c) properly trussed. For instructions on how to truss a chicken, register your Air Fryer+ at mychefman.com and search "how to truss a chicken."
2. Insert the rotisserie spit into the chicken's cavity so that the chicken hangs freely on the rod. Place the chicken with the rod on a cutting board.
3. Hold the rod in one hand, and one of the rotisserie forks (with prongs pointed toward the chicken) in the other hand. Insert the rod into the square notches on the rotisserie fork. CAUTION: Forks are sharp. Handle with care.
4. Poke the chicken with the fork and insert the prongs completely. Secure the fork by tightening the screw. Repeat on the other side.
5. NOTE: Once the screws are tightened, there should be at least 1 inch of free space on both ends of the rod. The chicken should also be secure and not able to slide back and forth on the rod.

Boneless Meat (such as beef, pork, lamb, etc.) or Fruit (such as pineapple)

1. Insert the rotisserie spit, lengthwise, into the center of the meat or fruit. Place the meat or fruit with the rod onto a cutting board.
2. Hold the rod in one hand, and the rotisserie fork (with prongs pointed toward the meat) in the other hand. Insert the rod into the square notches on the rotisserie fork. CAUTION: Forks are sharp. Handle with care.
3. Poke the meat or fruit with the fork and insert the prongs completely. Secure the fork by tightening the screw. Repeat on the other side.
4. NOTE: Once the screws are tightened, there should be at least 1 inch of free space on both ends of the rod. The meat should also be secure and not able to slide back and forth on the rod.

How to Use the Rotisserie Retrieval Tool

1. Use oven mitts when handling the HOT retrieval tool.
2. Hold the retrieval tool by its handle.
3. Guide the retrieval tool into the Air Fryer+. Position it below the rotisserie spit or basket.
4. Use the retrieval tool to lift the right side of the rotisserie spit. Once it is free, lift the left side.
5. Carefully guide the hot rotisserie spit or basket and food from the Air Fryer+.

Tips

• Almost any food you cook in the oven can be air fried.
• Foods cook best and most evenly when they are of similar size and thickness. Smaller pieces of food require less cooking time than larger items.
• Smaller pieces of food may be cooked at higher temperatures than larger items because they generally require less time to cook.
• For best results in the shortest amount of time, air fry food in single layers.
• Most prepared foods do not need to be tossed in oil before air frying, as they already contain oil and other ingredients that enhance browning and crispiness.
• Frozen appetizers and hors d'oeuvres air fry very well.
• Rotate trays halfway through the cooking cycle to ensure the most even results.
• Toss foods you are preparing from scratch, such as French fries, with oil in a separate bowl to improve browning and crispiness. Fresh foods do not contain the same oils, fats, and other ingredients that prepared foods contain, which promote browning and crispiness.
• When making French fries using fresh potatoes, ensure they are completely dry before cooking in the Air Fryer+. Even the smallest droplets of moisture will prevent them from getting crispy.
• When air frying battered food, stick to thick, pasty batters. Thin batters, such as those used to make tempura, will run and not set fast enough like they do in a deep fryer.
• Coating battered foods in panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) or puffed rice, and then spraying them with oil, helps create crispy, healthier versions of your favorite fried foods.
• Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F and 165°F when rested.
• The Air Fryer+ is great for reheating food. To reheat your food, set the temperature to 300°F for up to 10 minutes. Use a thermometer to ensure food reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, the recommended food-safe temperature for reheating food.

Cleaning & Maintenance

1. When the Air Fryer+ is unplugged and completely cool, gently wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth or paper towel. Never immerse the Air Fryer+ or its plug in water or any other liquid. The Air Fryer+'s housing is NOT dishwasher safe.
2. Wash all removable parts with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Racks and rotisserie basket may be washed with a bristled brush. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or scouring pads. All removable parts are dishwasher safe.
3. Dry thoroughly.
4. Store in a cool, dry place.

Notes

This section is provided for user notes. No specific content was present in the original document.

Terms & Conditions

Limited Warranty

CHEFMAN® warrants this product to be free from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of purchase. CHEFMAN, at its option and with an accompanying receipt, will repair or replace the product if found to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to voltage/waveform other than specified on the rating label.

This warranty is available to consumers only (purchased for personal, family, or household use). It is not available to retailers or commercial purchasers. Keep your original sales receipt as proof of purchase. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores cannot alter warranty terms.

Warranty service does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, third-party warehousing, improper installation, or unauthorized repair/alteration. It also does not cover Acts of God (fire, flood, hurricanes, tornadoes). CHEFMAN is not liable for incidental or consequential damages. Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of this warranty, subject to applicable law.

How to Obtain Warranty Service: Email customerservice@chefman.com or call 1-888-315-6553 for information. Alternatively, send the defective product to Customer Service at Chefman, 200 Performance Drive Suite 207, Mahwah, NJ 07495.

California Residents Only: California law allows residents to return a nonconforming product to the store of purchase or another retail store selling the same type of product for repair, replacement, or refund. If these options are not satisfactory, an independent repair facility may be used, with CHEFMAN responsible for reasonable costs.

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

Warranty Card Information

The warranty card requires the following information for processing:

• Model Number
• Full Name
• Address
• Phone
• Email (If applicable)
• Date of Purchase* (*Recommendation: Keep the receipt with the warranty card)
• Retail Store of Purchase
• Description of Malfunction

Completed warranty cards should be returned to:

RJ Brands
200 Performance Drive
Suite 207
Mahwah, NJ 07495

Contact information for warranty service: 888.315.6553, customerservice@chefman.com. Phone lines available Monday to Friday, 9 am-5 pm EST.