Frequently Asked Questions; Cleaning & Storage - PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Owner's Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I prepare foods other than fried dishes
with my appliance?
You can prepare a variety of dishes, including steaks,
chops, burgers, and baked goods. See the PowerXL
Vortex Air Fryer Recipe Guide.
2. Is the appliance good for making or reheating soups
and sauces?
Never cook or reheat liquids in the appliance.
3. Is it possible to shut off the appliance at any time?
Press the Power Button once or remove the Basket.
4. What do I do if the appliance shuts off while cooking?
As a safety feature, the appliance has an Auto Shut-Off
device that prevents damage from overheating. Remove
the 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
socket. Restart by pressing the Power Button.
Cleaning
Clean the appliance after each use. The Basket and the 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 socket and
be certain the appliance is thoroughly cooled before
cleaning.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a warm, moist
cloth and mild detergent.
3. Clean the Basket and the Fry Tray with hot water,
a mild detergent, and a nonabrasive sponge.
NOTE: The Fry Tray is dishwasher safe.
TIP: Should the Fry Tray contain difficult-to-remove food
particles, soak in hot, soapy water for 10 mins.
NOTE: The rubber bumpers on the Fry Tray are part
of the Fry Tray and should generally not be removed.
However, if the rubber bumpers need to be cleaned,
they can be removed and reattached: To remove
the rubber bumpers, locate the capped end of the
bumpers and push the capped end off of the Fry Tray.
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5. Does the appliance need time to heat up?
If you are cooking from a cold start, add 3 mins.
to the cooking time to compensate.
6. Can I check the food during the cooking process?
You can remove the Basket at any time while cooking is in
progress. During this time, you can shake the contents in
the Basket if needed to ensure even cooking.
7. Is the appliance dishwasher safe?
Only the Fry Tray is 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 customer service
and follow the procedures set forth by the guarantee.
Failure to do so could render your guarantee null
and void.
There will be some resistance, but keep pushing until
the rubber bumpers come off of the Fry Tray. Take
note of the slot on which the bumpers were sitting. To
reattach the rubber bumpers, align the hole in the rubber
bumpers with the slots from which the rubber bumpers
were removed. Slide the rubber bumpers all the way
back onto the slot on the Fry Tray.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water, a mild
detergent, and a nonabrasive sponge.
5. If necessary, remove unwanted food residue from
the heating element with a soft cleaning brush.
Storage
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.