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Owner’s Manual Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only MODELS: HF-2096TS (2 qt.) - HF-5096TS (3 qt.) - HF-8096TS (5 qt.) - HF-1096TS (7 qt.) Visit TristarCares.com for tutorial When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. Do not use the PowerXL Vortex videos, product details, and more.
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PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer BEFORE YOU BEGIN The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer will provide you many years of delicious family meals and memories around the dinner table. But before you begin, it’s very important that you read this entire manual, making certain that you are totally familiar with this appliance’s operation and precautions.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Parts & Accessories Unit Specifications Using the Control Panel Instructions for Use General Cooking Guidelines Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Cleaning & Storage Money-Back Guarantee 2-, 3-, 5-, 7-Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer™...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To avoid personal injury, never place hands inside the appliance unless it is thoroughly cooled down. 13. DO NOT use this appliance if the plug, the power cord, PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ or the appliance itself is damaged in any way. ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! 14.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS recommend protecting your surface by placing a hot 30. Extreme caution must be used when moving an pad or trivet under the appliance for heat protection. appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Your manufacturer or installer may recommend that hot 31.
CAUTION: Unit may be hot. Be careful not to touch the Unit while in use. Keep the Unit away from other objects. IMPORTANT: Please make sure that your PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer has been shipped with the components that you ordered (some accessories may be sold separately). Check everything carefully before use.
Using The Control Panel 5–7-Qt. Display Panel Model (5-Qt.): HF-8096TS Model (7-Qt.): HF-1096TS 3-Qt. Display Panel 2-Qt. Display Panel Model: HF-5096TS Model: HF-2096TS 2-, 3-, 5-, 7-Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer™...
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Using The Control Panel 1. Power Button 3. Temperature Control Buttons Once the Basket and Fry Tray are properly placed The + and − symbols enable you to increase in the Main Unit Housing, the Control Panel will be or decrease cooking temperature 5° F at a time. illuminated.
Handwash all cooking accessories. materials. Do not place on the stove top. 4. Before cooking food, preheat the PowerXL Vortex 6. Place the Fry Tray in the Basket. Slide the Basket Air Fryer for a few minutes to allow the Unit into the Unit.
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Foods that are smaller in size usually require Snacks normally cooked in an oven can also a slightly shorter cooking time than larger foods. be cooked in the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer. • Large quantities of food only require a longer •...
General Cooking Guidelines NOTE: Keep in mind that these settings are guidelines. Since ingredients differ in origin, size, shape, and brand, we cannot guarantee the best settings for your ingredients.cooking results. FOOD ITEM QUANTITY SHAKE TEMP COOK TIME COMMENTS Adjustable Range (Increments) Thin Frozen Fries 1¼...
You have not turned the Unit On Press the Power Button. by setting the preparation time Select a time and temperature. Press the Power The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer and temperature. Button again and cooking will begin. does not work You have probably turned Off the Unit.
Basket if needed to ensure even cooking. Never cook or reheat liquids in the Unit. 7. Is the PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer dishwasher safe? 3. Is it possible to shut off the Unit at any time? Only the Fry Tray is dishwasher safe. The Unit itself, Press the Power Button once or remove the Basket.
Header 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee The PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer is covered by a 90-day money-back guarantee. If you are not 100% satisfied with your product, return the product and request a replacement product or refund. Proof of purchase is required. Refunds will include the purchase price, less processing and handling. Follow the instructions in the Return Policy below to request a replacement or refund.
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Should you have any questions, our friendly customer service staff is here to help you. For parts, recipes, accessories, and everything PowerXL, go to tristarcares.com or scan this QR code with your smartphone or tablet: To contact us, email us at customerservice@tristarproductsinc.com...