NuWave Brio 10Q, 37100 - Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical units, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
- Do not touch hot surfaces.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the unit in water or other liquid. - Close supervision is necessary when any unit is used by or near children.
- Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
- The use of other accessories that are not intended to be use with this unit is not recommended. Doing so may damage the unit and can cause accidents.
- NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
- Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric burner and or in a heated oven.
- Extreme caution must be used when moving unit containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
- To disconnect, turn any control "OFF", then remove plug from the wall outlet.
- Never put the appliance against the wall or other appliances. There should be at least 3 inches of free space for the back side. Left/right sides and the upper side of the appliance. Do not place anything on top of appliance.
- During air frying, hot steam is released from the air outlet opening. Keep your hands and face distance from the steam and from the air outlet opening. Also, be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the Fry Pan Basket from the appliance.
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Please immediately cut off circuit and send unit to our Customer Service Department in case of other problems.
1-877-689-2838 • help@nuwavenow.com
DO NOT USE THE UNIT FOR OTHER THAN INTENDED USE.
Note: Put the appliance on a surface that is horizontal, even and stable.
This appliance is intended for normal, household use. It is not intended to be used in environments such as staff kitchens, shops. Offices or other work environments.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- Do not place the unit close to flammable materials heating units or wet environments.
- Height of ingredients placed in the Fry Pan Basket should comply with the directions listed under "Operation Instructions".
- Do not replace with other parts that are not designed specifically for the NuWave Digital Brio 10Q Digital Air Fryer.
- Do not put any other cooking pans in the Fry Pan Basket. Do not replace any parts with other containers.
- If a lot of smoke is escaping from the air vent during operation, unplug the unit immediately and contact customer service.*
- Do not move the unit while in operation. Only after the NuWave Digital Brio 10Q Digital Air Fryer has completely cooled down should you attempt to move it. Always wait for the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer to cool down prior to handling it.
- Never use a towel to block the vent.
- If any troubles arise during operation, any necessary service must be done by NuWave, LLC or authorized by the manufacturer for repairs.
- Do not disassemble the unit on your own or replace any parts.
- Do not use metal utensils with the coated Fry Pan Basket as this can damage the surface.
- If the power cord is damaged, do not attempt to operate the unit.*
- Keep the unit out of reach of children when the unit is operating or cooling down.
- Keep hands and face away from the venting outlet or where heat or steam is being released.
- Make sure NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q. Air Fryer is always clean prior to cooking.
- It is normal for some smoke to escape the unit when heating for the first time.
*Customer Service Department at 1-877-689-2838 • help@nuwavenow.com
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- Always put the ingredients to be fried in the Fry Pan Basket to prevent direct contact with the heating components.
- Do not cover the air inlet and outlet opening while the appliance is operating.
- Do not pour oil into the Base Tray, this may create a fire hazard.
- Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
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- Air Fryer power base
Part #: 37257 - Base Tray
Part #: 37251 - Rotisserie Fork
Part #: 37252 - Skewer
Part #: 37253 - Reversible Wire Rack
Part #: 37254 - Fry Pan Basket Net
Part #: 37255 - Non-Stick Inner Basket
Part #: 37256 - Lid Unlock Button
- Lid Handle
- Vents
- Control Panel
- Vent
- Heater
- Shaft Support Hole
DEVICE PREPARATION
Before Use
- Remove all the packaging materials.
- Remove the glue and labels on the appliance.
- Clean the Base Tray, Rotisserie Fork, Skewer, Reversible Wire Rack, Fry Pan Basket Net, and Non-Stick Inner Basket thoroughly with hot water, a nonabrasive sponge and a mild dish detergent, or in the dishwasher, top rack only.
- Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a wet cloth. Do not immerse the appliance in water.
Note: This appliance cooks using hot air. DO NOT fill the unit with oil.
Operation Preparation
- Place the appliance on a level, even, and stable heat-resistant surface.
- Place the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket in the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer.
- Plug the appliance into a standard wall socket. The power plug is included in the package.
Note: Do not cover or block the vent located on the top of the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer. Doing so can prevent proper ventilation and will adversely affect the cooking results.
How to lock/unlock the Unit
- To open the Top Cover, hold the Lid Handle with one hand and make sure you hear "click" sound to make sure secure the Top Cover stay on the position.
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- Place the Base Tray into the Brio 10Q by holding the handles and make sure the bottom of the Base Tray is dry and clean.
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- To close the Top Cover, hold the Lid Handle wth one hand and use the other hand pull up the Lid Unlock Button and slowly lower the Lid down until it fully closes.
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CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
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Vent Switch
- Adjust the vent to the "close" position to help keep moisture within the unit.
- Adjust the vent to the "open" position to have the NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer function as a true air fryer.
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Operation Functions - On/Off Function:
Press "On/Off" once to turn the unit on. The control panel should display "0" indicating that no cooking time or temperature has been selected and the unit is powered on. Press "On/Off" again to turn the unit off.
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Start:
- Press "Start" once to begin cooking, ":15" will be displayed as well as a fan icon, and the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Qt. Air Fryer will start to countdown. The default is 360˚F for 15 minutes.
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Pause/Clear:
- To interrupt the cooking process, press "Pause/Clear" once.
- To cancel the cooking process or program, press "Pause/Clear" again.
- Adjusting Temperature:
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- Default cooking temperature is 360ºF "360" on the display.
- Press "Cook Temp" and "TEMP" will appear on display.
- To adjust the cooking temperature by pressing "+" and "-".
Note:
- After setting the cooking temperature, if you want to change the cooking temperature before you can start cooking, you can adjust by "+" and "-".
- During cooking, Remaining time will countdown (":" is flashing), you can press "Cook Temp" to see the current cooking temperature, the display will go back to the original cook time countdown after 3 seconds.
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Adjusting Time:
Default cooking time is 15 minutes.
- Press "Cook Time", "00:15" and "TIME" will flash on display.
- Adjust the cooking time by pressing the "+" and "-".
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Sear Function:
Default cooking time is 8 minutes and default cooking temperature is 400˚F.
- Press "Sear".
- "00:08" and "TIME" will appear on the display and LED dot above "Sear" will be lit. ":" will be flashing and countdown will begin.
- To clear the Sear function, press "Sear" again, "0" will be displayed.
Note:
- Sear will always be the first cooking function executed by the NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer.
- You cannot adjust the time or temperature of the Sear Function.
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"Preheat" Function:
The "Preheat" function ensures that the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q. Air Fryer reaches the desired temperature before you begin cooking your food. Press the "Preheat" button. The control panel will display "0" and "Pre-Heat".
Manually adjust the cooking temperature and time, then press "Start/Pause". Once you press "Start", the desired temperature will be flashing and "Pre-Heat" will be displayed.
Once the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Qt. Air Fryer reaches the set temperature, the control panel will display "Ready" and the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Qt. Air Fryer will beep once. The NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Qt. Air Fryer will start a countdown of 5 minutes and the number "5" will start flashing. It will remain at this temperature for up to 5 minutes, or until you open and close the lid, whichever comes first.
Once the food has been added to the Fry Pan Basket, close the lid. This will start the countdown on the set cooking time.
Note:
- If you open the lid at any point during the preheating stage, the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Qt. Air Fryer will automatically pause, start a countdown of 5 minutes until you close the lid.
- If you cook another batch of food shortly after cooking in the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Qt. Air Fryer, you do not need to use the "Preheat" Function as the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Qt. Air Fryer will already be hot. If you wish to cook your food longer, continue cooking in 2-3 minute increments until desired consistency has been reached.
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Warm Function:
Default cooking time is 2 hours and default cooking temperature is 155ºF.
- Press "Warm".
- "155F" and "WARM" will appear on the display.
- To change the time, press "Cook Time" and "2:00" will appear on the display. Press "+" and "-" to increase or decrease the time. 4. Proceed with setting the cooking temperature and cooking times.
Note:
- You can set the NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer to Warm from 1 minute up to 24 hours.
- Warm will always be the last cooking function executed by the NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer.
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Delay Function:
- Press "Delay".
- "00:00" and "TIME" will appear on the display.
- Press "+" and "-" to increase or decrease the time.
- Proceed with setting the cooking temperature and cooking time.
Note:
- You can set the NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer to Delay from 1 minute up to 4 hours.
- Delay will always be the first function executed by the NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer.
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Program Function:
The Program button represents Memory Entry and Memory Recall.
- Enter cooking recipe first -> Press "Program" -> "+" and "-" to choose number to save -> press "Program".
Press "Stage", then using the "+" and "-", achieve your appropriate temperatures, times and additional stages if necessary for your recipes. Once complete, press "Program". "Program" will be flashing on the display, then using the "+" and "-", confirm the program number you wish to save to. Press "Program" again to store it, then press "Start" or press "Pause/Clear" so you can Recall at a later time. Up to 10 cooking functions may be stored with each memory entry (cooking time, temperature). - Press "Program"-> "+" & "-" to choose number to save -> press "Program" -> Enter cooking recipe -> Start.
Press "Program" (Program is flashing) and use "+" and "-" to choose the number to save your program to. Press "Program" again to confirm the number to save to. Press "Stage", then use "+" and "-" to achieve your appropriate temperatures, times and additional stages if necessary for your recipes. Then press "Start" or press "Pause/Clear" so you can Recall at a later time. - When the cooking process is done, you can also save them.
When the cooking process is done, Press "Program" (Program is flashing) and use "+" and "-" to choose the number to save your program. Press "Program" again to confirm the number to save to. Now you can recall the same recipe you just cooked.
NOTE: You may store up to 100 different entries (1-100)
Memory Recall —Press "Program". "000" will display. Then, use "+" and "-" to select the appropriate numeral buttons to start the desired program.
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Stage Function:
- Press "Stage" then "1 STAGE" and "0" will be on display. You can enter desired cooking temp/time by pressing "Cook Temp" or "Cook Time".
- Press "Stage" again, then you can set desired cooking for the second stage. "2 STAGE" will be on display.
- You can enter up-to 10 stages (Stage 10 will show as "0")
- Press "Start" when you are done entering all the stages.
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Rotisserie Function:
- Press "Rotisserie", "325F" and "temp" will be displayed and LED dot above rotisserie will be flashing. Time is defaulted to 1 hour. To change the temperature press "Cook Temp" to adjust. To get out of rotisserie, press rotisserie again until LED dot above rotisserie is no longer flashing, or press "Pause/Clear".
- Once Start is pressed and cook time has started, the dot above rotisserie will be solid indicating that the rotisserie is rotating.
- To change time, after you press rotisserie, press cook time, 1:00 and time will be displayed and use the "+" and "-" to achieve your desired time.
To use Rotisserie with stages:
- Press "Stage", during that stage you can press rotisserie. 325˚F and temp will be displayed and dot above rotisserie will be flashing. Time is defaulted to 1 hour. To change the temperature, press cook temp to adjust. To get out of rotisserie, press "Rotisserie" again until dot above rotisserie is no longer flashing.
- To change time, after you press "Rotisserie", press cook time, 1:00 and time will be displayed and use the up and down arrow to achieve your desired time.
- Dot will be flashing until you press start or press stage to move onto the next stage.
- Once Start is pressed and cook time has started, the dot above rotisserie will be solid during the stage you chose indicating that the rotisserie is rotating during that stage.
Example set Rotisserie with Stages:
Rotisserie for 1 hour for 350˚F at Stage 2
- Press "Stage", then set the cook time and temperature for 10 minutes at 400ºF.
- Press "Stage", then Press "Rotisserie", press "Cook Time", use arrow till you see 1 hour, press "Start". Dot above rotisserie is solid when you get to stage 2.
ROTISSERIE ASSEMBLY
To assemble the chicken with Rotisserie kit, please follow the illustration below:
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- Screw one Rotisserie Fork onto one end of the Skewer as shown below.
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- Push the Skewer through the center of the chicken or meat you wish to cook until the Rotisserie Fork pierces the food.
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- Place the second Rotisserie Fork onto the other end of the Skewer and push it along the rod until it pierces the other end of the chicken and then tighten the screw in place as shown.
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- Place the assembled Rotisserie Fork into the Base Tray making sure that the longer squared section at the end of the Skewer engages with the Shaft assembly hole on the main body of the Cooker. Place the shorter squared section on the Shaft Bracket.
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Always check that there is sufficient space above and below for food to rotate freely without causing an obstruction.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Remove the Base Tray before cleaning:
To remove the Fry Pan Basket from the Base Tray.
- Lift the top cover and make sure you hear "click" sound to make sure secure the Top Cover stay on the position.
- Lift the Fry Pan Basket out of the Base Tray.
- Unplug the appliance and make sure it cools completely.
Cleaning
Clean the appliance after every use or in between a large amount of batches. The Fry Pan Basket and the Base Tray have a non-stick coating with a stainless steel Basket Net. Do not use metal utensils or harsh abrasives when cleaning as this can damage the coating.
Note: Remove the Base Tray and Fry Pan Basket, place on a heat resistant surface to help cool the appliance quicker.
- Once cooled completely, clean the Fry Pan Basket and Base Tray with a soft cleaning brush to remove any lingering food.
- Use a damp cloth to wipe the outside of the appliance.
- Clean the Fry Pan Basket, and inside components with a nonabrasive sponge, hot water and mild detergent or place in the dishwasher.
Note: If using the dishwasher for the Base Tray, and Fry Pan Basket it is recommended to use top rack only.
Tip: If there is residual food in the Base Tray, and Fry Pan Basket, add some hot water and let it soak separately for about 10 minutes for easier cleaning.
Storage
- Unplug the appliance and let it cool down completely.
- Make sure that all the parts are cleaned and dry.
Once cooled completely, clean the Fry Pan Basket and Base Tray with a soft cleaning brush to remove any lingering food.
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Do not immerse unit in water or attempt to cycle through dishwasher. The outer surface may be cleaned by wiping carefully with a damp dishcloth or sponge. Make sure unit has cooled completely prior to cleaning.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) | RESOLUTION(S) |
The NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10 Qt. Air Fryer does not work. | The appliance is not plugged in. Did not press On/OFF button. Fry Pan Basket is not in the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q. Air Fryer. | Insert the plug into an appropriate grounded power socket. Press ON/OFF button after settings are selected. Place the Fry Pan Basket in the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer. |
The ingredients fried in the Fry Pan Basket are not completely cooked. | Too many ingredients were used. The cooking temperature is too low. The cooking time is too short. | Remove some ingredients from the Fry Pan Basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly. Fry at a higher temperature. Set the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer to fry for a longer time. |
The food is fried unevenly. | Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. | Ingredients that are on the top need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. |
Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer. | You used a type of snack meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer. | Use snacks designed to be baked in a traditional oven, or lightly brush some olive oil onto the snacks for a crispier result. |
I cannot slide the Fry Pan Basket into the appliance properly. | The Fry Pan Basket is overfilled. The Fry Pan Basket is not placed in the Base Tray correctly. | Do not fill the Fry Pan Basket more than 4/5. Push the Fry Pan Basket down into the Base Tray until you hear a click. |
White smoke is coming out of the product. | You are frying greasy foods. The pan contains greasy residue from previous uses. | When you are preparing greasy ingredients in the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer, large amounts of oil can smoke and infiltrate into the pan. The oil will produce white smoke and the frying pan might become hotter than usual. This will not affect the final cooking effect. White smoke is caused by greasy heating up in the pan. Make sure you clean the frying pan properly after each use. |
French fries are fried unevenly in the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer. | You did not soak the potato sticks properly before you fried them. You did not use the right potato type. | Soak potato sticks in a bowl of water for at lea st 30 minutes, take them out and dry them with paper towel. Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm during frying. |
French fries are not crispy when they come out of the NuWave Brio Healthy Digital 10Q Air Fryer. | The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the fries. | Make sure you dry the potato sticks properly before you add the oil. Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier result. Add slightly more oil for a crispier result. |
If the unit needs to be replaced or returned to the manufacturer, please contact our Customer Service Department at: 1-877-689-2838 help@nuwavenow.com |
Contact costumer service if any of these errors occur |
Code | E2 | E1 | E3 |
Error | Sensor open ended | Sensor short circuit | Over heat |
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