What is the purpose of the removable flat basket?
The flat basket design optimizes cooking space in the unit.
How much space should the toaster oven have around it?
The top, back and sides are better to have 6-inch clearance.
What is the highest temperature of the Val Cucine air fryer?
The adjustable temperature for the Val Cucine reaches 450°F.
What is the lowest temperature setting?
100F in dehydration mode, or 150F in others.
Can I adjust the timer and temperature after I’ve selected a preset function?
Yes, you can adjust time and temperature by turning SELECT knob to adjust to desired time/temperature.
Can I adjust time and/or temperature during cooking?
Yes, press TIME/TEMPERATURE once or twice, and rotate SELECT to change time or temperature.
Does it automatically shut off when I open door during operation? Or I have to push STOP button? Or until timer has run out?
No, you have to press STOP to shut off. Any display will stop and return to 00:00 if not in use for 5 min.
As soon as I plug it in, it starts running. How can I stop it? It does not stop when I press STOP. Is it defective?
No. It will show 00:00 after 5 min and black screen shortly if no use. Any display will by replaced with 00:00. After 5 min then go blak either upon finish cooking or not in use.
How many pieces of toast can be cooked at one time?
6, or more if slices are small, the area is 72 Sq Inches.
Do you use oil for this unit?
Refer to the user guide for more information regarding oil.
Do I need to flip the food items for even cooking or roast?
No.
Do the cord and plug get overheated when the oven is on for a long period of time?
It gets warm which is normal.
Does it require preheating? If so, does it take long?
No. Preheating is performed only when making pizza. When "complete" pre-heating, press "START" again to starting cooking.
Does it work good for baking bread, cookies, pies, muffins, cakes, etc?
Yes.
How do you avoid burning the bottom of baked goods?
Select the proper cooking mode and use the correct rack position.
Some baked prodcts require 400F, but Bake setting will only go to 360F. Any way to change that?
Highest temperature for Bake is 360F.
Switch to Roast function for higher temperature and it can go as high as 450F.
Can I use it to make popcorn?
Good question! Popcorn is on testing stage, we will update website information once it is done.
Can the display work as a clock and/or timer?
No.
Can it also be used as a microwave?
No, it works differently than a microwave.
Do you think I can drill an access port on the side and use it as a test chamber for electronics?
No.
Does it require preheating? If so, does it take long?
Preheating is performed when making pizza. Air Fryer mode A2—A6 has pre-set pre-heating too. When "complete" pre-heating, put food in and press "START" again to starting cooking.
How do you avoid burning the bottom of baked goods?
Select the proper cooking mode and use the correct rack position. Recommend use parchment paper underneath baked food.
SUS 321 is a higher level grade of stainless steel material compare to SUS 304, especially regards to carbide precipitation in the heat-affected zone is discussed or fatigue strength and temperature are considered. SUS 321 is more stronger than SUS 304 for fatigue or endurance limits (strength in bending) and temperature endurance. Val Cucine choose the best quality material.