16 Shaq Air Fryer 6- & 7-Quart
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I prepare foods other than fried dishes
with my air fryer? You can prepare a variety of
dishes, including steaks, chops, burgers, and
baked goods. See the Air Fryer Recipe Guide.
2. Is the air fryer good for making or reheating
soups and sauces? Never cook or reheat liquids
in the air fryer.
3. Is it possible to shut off the appliance at
any time? Press the Power Button once to shut
off the appliance.
4. What do I do if the appliance shuts off
while cooking? As a safety feature, the Air
Fryer has an Auto Shut-Off device that prevents
damage from overheating. Remove the Outer
Basket and set it on a heat-resistant surface.
Allow the appliance to cool down. Remove the
Power Cable from the outlet. Once cool, plug
the Power Cable back into the outlet. Restart by
pressing the Power Button.
5. Does the appliance need time to heat up?
If you are cooking from a cold start, add
3 minutes to the cooking time to compensate.
6. Can I check the food during the cooking
process? You can remove the Outer Basket at
any time while cooking is in progress. Removing
the Outer Basket pauses the cooking cycle.
Reinserting the Outer Basket resumes the
cooking cycle.
7. Is the air fryer dishwasher safe? Only the Fry
Basket and Fry Tray are dishwasher safe. The
appliance itself, which contains the heating coil
and electronics, should never be submerged in
liquid of any kind or cleaned with anything more
than a warm, moist cloth or nonabrasive sponge
with a small amount of mild detergent.
8. What happens if the appliance still does not
work after I have tried all the troubleshooting
suggestions? Never attempt a home repair.
Contact the retailer or customer service and follow
the procedures set forth by the guarantee. Failure
to do so could render your guarantee null and void.
Clean the appliance after each use. The baskets and
Fry Tray are coated with a special nonstick surface.
Never use abrasive cleaning materials or utensils on
these surfaces.
1. Remove the Power Cable from the wall outlet
and be certain the appliance is thoroughly cooled
before cleaning.
2. Wipe the basket with a dishcloth dampened with
warm, soapy water.
3. Clean the baskets and Fry Tray with hot water, a
mild detergent, and a nonabrasive sponge.
NOTE: The Fry Basket and Fry Tray are
dishwasher safe.
Tip: Should the basket contain difficult-to-
remove food particles, soak in hot, soapy water
for 10 minutes
4. Clean the inside of the appliance with a warm,
moist cloth or nonabrasive sponge with a small
amount of mild detergent.
5. If necessary, remove unwanted food residue from
the heating element with a soft cleaning brush.
1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down thoroughly.
2. Make sure all components are clean and dry.
3. Place the appliance in a clean, dry place.
Cleaning
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