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Dash DCAF160 User Manual

Dash DCAF160
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FOOD TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME
Fish (Fresh, battered or frozen) 325˚ F 350˚ F 5-10 min
Vegetables (breaded, thawed) 350˚F 4-6 min
Donuts 350˚F 3-5 min
Chicken pieces
(bone in, fresh or thawed)
350˚F 10-15 min
Chicken strips (frozen) 375˚F 5-10 min
Shrimp (breaded, thawed) 350˚F 2-3 min
COOKING CHART
The following is intended as a basic guide only. Adjust cooking temperatures and cooking time to suit
your taste. Follow package directions and use a thermometer to insure foods are cooked through.
compact air fryer
Instruction Manual and Recipe Guide DCAF160
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Dash DCAF160 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDash
ModelDCAF160
CategoryFryer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Precautions

General Operational Safety

Covers unattended use, user capabilities, intended use, and avoiding flammable materials.

Hazard Avoidance

Focuses on electrical safety, water hazards, hot surfaces, steam, and smoke warnings.

Appliance Handling & Maintenance

Guidelines on appliance condition, approved attachments, cleaning, and cord safety.

Disconnection and Supervision

Procedures for safe disconnection and the need for adult supervision.

Parts and Features Identification

Core Components

Basket, Fry Pan, Pan Handle, Basket Handle.

Controls and Indicators

Temperature Dial, Timer, Heating Light, Power Light.

Air Circulation System

Air Inlet and Air Outlet.

Power Cord

The electrical power supply cord.

Cooking Tips and Techniques

Preparation and Starting

Getting ready, preheating, and initial steps for successful cooking.

Specific Cooking Advice

Tips for fries, baking, reheating, and handling meat/poultry.

Ingredient Handling Notes

Guidance on managing ingredients, especially those with animal fat.

Operating Your Compact Air Fryer

Pre-Use Precautions

Cautions regarding hot components and indicator light functions.

Step-by-Step Usage

Detailed instructions for placing, loading, setting, and removing food.

Appliance Maintenance Procedures

Cooling and Cleaning

Procedures for cooling down, cleaning the appliance after use, and specific part cleaning.

Cleaning Tools and Methods

Guidance on safe cleaning agents, dishwasher safety, and soaking.

Heating Element Care

How to clean the heating element to remove food residue.

Storage Preparation

Ensuring the appliance is clean and dry before storing.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power and Timer Malfunctions

Solutions for the air fryer not working or timer issues.

Cooking Performance Problems

Addressing uneven frying and lack of crispiness in snacks.

Basket Insertion and Steam

Resolving basket fit issues and explaining steam from greasy ingredients.

Advanced Troubleshooting for Fries

Uneven Frying of Potatoes

Solutions for uneven frying caused by potato freshness or improper drying.

Achieving Crispy Fries

Tips for crispier fries via potato preparation and oil usage.

Cooking Settings Reference

Potato and Snack Settings

Recommended settings for potatoes, fries, and snacks.

Meat, Poultry, and Baking Settings

Settings for meat, poultry, and various baked goods.

Vidalia Onions Recipe

Ingredients

List of ingredients required for Vidalia Onions.

Cooking Directions

Step-by-step instructions for preparing Vidalia Onions.

Suggested Cooking Parameters

Recommended temperature and time for Vidalia Onions.

Crispy Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Ingredients and Marinade

List of ingredients for broccoli and its marinade.

Cooking Instructions

Steps to marinate and air fry the broccoli.

Cauliflower Buffalo Bites Recipe

Ingredients for Bites

List of ingredients for cauliflower bites and sauce.

Preparation and Cooking

Steps to prepare cauliflower and cook with buffalo sauce.

Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients and Marinade

List of ingredients for chicken wings and marinade mixture.

Cooking and Sauce Preparation

Instructions for marinating, cooking wings, and preparing sauce.

Spicy Thai Bites Recipe

Ingredients and Preparation

List of ingredients and steps for making spicy Thai bites.

Cooking Instructions

Steps for cooking Thai bites in the air fryer.

Avocado Fries Recipe

Ingredients and Coating

List of ingredients for avocado fries and coating process.

Cooking Steps

Instructions for air frying coated avocado fries.

Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Ingredients and Preparation

List of ingredients and steps for preparing sweet potato fries.

Cooking Instructions

Steps for soaking, seasoning, and air frying sweet potato fries.

Crunchy Dill Pickles Recipe

Ingredients for Pickles and Dip

List of ingredients for dill pickles and ketchup mayo dip.

Preparation and Cooking

Steps for dredging, coating, and air frying pickles.

Crispy Kale Chips Recipe

Ingredients and Preparation

List of ingredients and steps for preparing kale chips.

Seasoning and Cooking

Steps for seasoning and air frying kale chips.

Air Fryer Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients and Vegetable Prep

List of vegetables and preparation steps.

Cooking and Seasoning

Steps for air frying vegetables with seasoning.

Air Fryer Spring Rolls Recipe

Ingredients and Filling Prep

List of ingredients for spring rolls and filling preparation.

Assembly and Cooking

Steps for assembling and air frying spring rolls.

Crab Rangoon Recipe

Ingredients and Filling

List of ingredients for crab rangoon filling.

Wrapper Assembly and Cooking

Steps for assembling wontons and air frying crab rangoon.

Buttermilk Air Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients and Marinade

List of ingredients for buttermilk chicken and marinade.

Coating and Cooking

Steps for coating chicken in breadcrumbs and air frying.

Air Fried Okra Recipe

Ingredients and Coating Prep

List of ingredients for air fried okra and coating preparation.

Cooking Instructions

Steps for coating and air frying okra.

Sriracha Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients and Wing Prep

List of ingredients for sriracha chicken wings and initial prep.

Sauce Preparation and Cooking

Steps for preparing sauce and cooking chicken wings.

Shrimp and Garlic Chive Wontons Recipe

Ingredients and Filling

List of ingredients for shrimp wontons and filling.

Assembly, Dipping Sauce, and Cooking

Steps for wonton assembly, sauce, and air frying.

Avocado Egg Rolls Recipe

Ingredients and Egg Roll Filling

List of ingredients for avocado egg rolls and filling.

Assembly and Cooking

Steps for assembling and air frying avocado egg rolls.

Seasoned Air Fryer Chickpeas Recipe

Ingredients and Seasoning

List of ingredients and steps for seasoned chickpeas.

Cooking and Serving

Instructions for air frying chickpeas and serving suggestions.

Customer Support and Warranty Information

Product Support Contact

Contact details for product support, warranty, and maintenance.

Warranty Details

Information on the 1-year limited warranty and claim process.

Repair and Technical Specs

Guidance on repairs, technical specifications, and liability limitations.

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