Shaq GLA-502 User manual
Save These Instructions – For Household Use Only
Owner’s Manual
MODELS: GLA-502 (6 qt.) – GLA-502S (7 qt.)
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed. Do not use the Shaq Air Fryer
until you have read this manual thoroughly.
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Air Fryer
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Shaq Air Fryer
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
The Shaq
™
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.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4
Parts & Accessories 6
Sliding Button Guard & Basket Release Button 8
Appliance Specications 9
Using the Control Panel 10
Preset Chart 11
Instructions for Use 12
General Cooking Guidelines 14
Troubleshooting 15
Frequently Asked Questions 16
Cleaning & Storage 16
Money-Back Guarantee 18
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. READ AND FOLLOW all instructions carefully.
2. NEVER immerse the Main Unit Housing, which
contains electrical components and heating elements,
in water. Do not rinse under the tap.
3. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
use by persons with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they are under the supervision
of a responsible person or have been given proper
instruction in using the appliance. This appliance is
not intended for use by children.
4. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, do not
put liquid of any kind into the Main Unit Housing
containing the electrical components.
5. THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG
(one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to
modify the plug in any way.
6. MAKE SURE the appliance is plugged into a wall
socket. Always make sure that the plug is inserted
into the wall socket properly.
7. DO NOT place your Air Fryer on a cooktop, even if
the cooktop is cool, because you could accidentally
turn the cooktop on and damage the Air Fryer, your
cooktop and your home.
8. TO PREVENT food contact with the heating
elements, do not overll.
9. DO NOT cover the Air Intake Vent or Hot Air Outlet
Vent while the Air Fryer is operating. Doing so will
prevent even cooking and may damage the appliance
or cause it to overheat.
10. NEVER pour oil into the Outer Basket. Fire and
personal injury could result.
11. WHILE COOKING, the internal temperature of the
appliance reaches several hundred degrees F. To
avoid personal injury, never place hands inside the
appliance unless it is thoroughly cooled down.
12. DO NOT use this appliance if the plug, the power
cord, or the appliance itself is damaged in any way.
13. IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED, you
must have it replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or a similarly qualied person in order
to avoid hazard.
14. KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of the
reach of children when it is in operation or in the
cooling down process.
15. KEEP the power cord away from hot surfaces. Do
not plug in the power cord or operate the appliance
controls with wet hands.
16. NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer
switch or separate remote-control system.
17. NEVER use this appliance with an extension cord of
any kind. A short power-supply cord (or detachable
power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
18. DO NOT operate the appliance on or near
combustible materials, such as tablecloths, paper
towels, or curtains.
19. WHEN COOKING, do not place the appliance
against a wall or against other appliances. Leave
at least 5 in. free space on the back and sides and
above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of
the appliance.
20. DO NOT USE the Air Fryer for any purpose other
than described in this manual.
21. NEVER operate the appliance unattended.
22. WHEN IN OPERATION, hot steam is released
through the Hot Air Outlet Vent. Keep your hands and
face at a safe distance from the Hot Air Outlet Vent.
Also avoid the hot steam and air while removing the
Outer Basket and Fry Basket from the appliance.
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, always follow
these basic safety precautions.
PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
23. THE APPLIANCE’S OUTER SURFACES may
become hot during use. The Outer Basket and Fry
Basket will be hot. Wear oven mitts when handling hot
components or touching hot surfaces.
24. Before using your new Air Fryer on any countertop
surface, CHECK with your countertop manufacturer
or installer for recommendations about using
appliances on your surfaces. Some manufacturers
and installers may recommend protecting your
surface by placing a hot pad or trivet under the
Air Fryer for heat protection. Your manufacturer or
installer may recommend that hot pans, pots, or
electrical appliances should not be used directly on
top of the countertop. If you are unsure, place a trivet
or hot pad under the Air Fryer before using it.
25. Place on a at, horizontal surface with adequate
space for air ow. Do not place other appliances
within 5 in. of the Air Fryer.
26. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE EMIT BLACK
SMOKE, unplug immediately and wait for smoking
to stop. Allow the appliance to cool and wipe out
excess oil and grease from the appliance.
• Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface
that is level, stable, and noncombustible.
• This appliance is intended for normal household
use only. It is not intended for use in commercial
or retail environments.
• If the Air Fryer is used improperly or for professional
or semi-professional purposes or if it is not used
according to the instructions in the user manual, the
guarantee becomes invalid and the manufacturer and
Tristar will not be held liable for damages.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• When the cooking time has completed, cooking will
stop and the fan will continue running for 10 seconds
to cool down the appliance.
• Let the appliance cool down for approximately
30 minutes before handling, cleaning, or storing.
• The Air Fryer is equipped with an internal microswitch
that automatically shuts down the fan and heating
element when the Outer Basket is removed.
Electric Power
The appliance should be operated on a dedicated
electrical outlet. If the electrical outlet is being used by
other appliances, your new appliance may not operate
properly.
Electromagnetic Fields
This appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds. If handled properly and
according to the instructions in this user manual, the
appliance is safe to use based on scientic evidence
available today.
Overheating Protection
Should the inner temperature control system fail, the
overheating protection system will be activated and the
appliance will not function. Should this happen, unplug
the appliance. Allow time for the appliance to cool
completely before restarting or storing.
Automatic Shut-Off
The appliance has a built-in shut-off device that will
automatically shut off the appliance when the cooking time
has completed. You can manually switch off the appliance
by pressing the Power Button. The fan will continue
running for 10seconds to cool down the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
This product can expose you to Bisphenol A, which is known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For California Residents
WARNING:
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Parts & Accessories
1. EASY-GRIP HANDLE
2. MAIN UNIT HOUSING
3. AIR INLET VENT
4. CONTROL PANEL
5. OUTER BASKET
6. HOT AIR OUTLET VENT
7. POWER CABLE
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NOTE: Unpack all listed contents from the
packaging. Contents vary by model. Please
remove any clear or blue protective lm on the
components before use. Optional items may be
sold separately.
CAUTION: Appliance may be hot. Be careful not to touch the
appliance while in use. Keep the appliance away from other objects.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that your Air Fryer has been shipped with the components that
you ordered (some accessories may be sold separately). Check everything carefully before use.
If any part is missing or damaged, do not use this product. Contact customer service using the
customer service number located on the back of this manual.
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IMPORTANT: Your appliance has been shipped with the components shown below. Check everything carefully
before use. Some accessories may not be included with purchase. If any part is missing or damaged, do not use this
product. Contact Tristar Products or the retailer you purchased this appliance from.
Parts & Accessories
A Fry Basket (GLA-502)
B Basket Release Button
C Sliding Button Guard
D Easy-Grip Handle
E Outer Basket (GLA-502)
F Single Basket (GLA-502S only)
G Grill Plate* (optional)
*May be sold separately.
E
G*
A
B
F
C
D
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CAUTION
Discontinue use if the Sliding Button Guard
ever becomes detached from the appliance.
The Sliding Button Guard helps to ensure you do not press the Basket Release Button by accident. Pressing the
Basket Release Button causes the Outer Basket to separate from the Fry Basket and may result in injury if not done
on a level, heat-resistant surface. Do not move the Sliding Button Guard forward until the Fry Basket and Outer
Basket are resting on a level, heat-resistant surface.
Basket Release ButtonSliding Button Guard
Sliding Button Guard & Basket Release Button
NOTE: 6-quart model (GLA-502) only.
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Appliance Specications
7 Qt. – GLA-502S6 Qt. – GLA-502
Technical Specications
Model
Number
Supply Power Rated Power Capacity Temperature
GLA-502 120V ~60Hz 1700W 6 qt. 180° F–400°F
GLA-502S 120V ~60Hz 1700W 7 qt. 180° F–400°F
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Using The Control Panel
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