Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300UK Instructions

Contents

• Product Registration
• Important Safeguards
• Parts
• Getting to Know Your Dual Zone Air Fryer
• Function Buttons
• Operating Buttons
• Before First Use
• Using Your Dual Zone Air Fryer
• Cooking with DualZone™ Technology
• Cooking in a single zone
• Max Crisp
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Reheat
• Dehydrate
• Bake
• Cleaning & Maintenance
• Helpful Tips
• Troubleshooting Guide

Product Registration

Please visit registeryourninja.co.uk or call 0800 862 0453 to register your new Ninja® product within 28 days of purchase. Provide store name, date of purchase, model number, name, and address. Registration enables contact in case of a product safety notification. By registering, you acknowledge reading and understanding the instructions for use and warnings.

Important Safeguards

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Read all instructions before using your Ninja® Foodi® Dual Zone Air Fryer.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

WARNINGS

• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if supervised or instructed on safe use and understanding the hazards involved.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. Do not allow children to use the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when used near children.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• Do not place or store anything on top of the product when in use.
• Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces or near a hot gas or electric burner, on or in a heated oven or stovetop.
• Never use an electrical socket below the counter.
• Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system.
• Do not use an extension cord. A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk of children less than 8 years grabbing the cord or becoming entangled, and to reduce the risk of people tripping over a longer cord.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or main unit housing in water or other liquid. Cook only in the drawer provided.
• Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not use the appliance if there is damage to the power cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way, immediately stop use and call Customer Service.
• Always ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use.
• Do not cover the air intake vent or air outlet while the unit is operating. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat.
• Before placing the removable drawer into the main unit, ensure the drawer and unit are clean and dry by wiping with a soft cloth.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• Intended for worktop use only. Ensure the surface is level, clean, and dry. Do not move the appliance when in use.
• Do not place the appliance near the edge of a worktop during operation.
• Do not use accessory attachments not recommended or sold by SharkNinja. Do not place accessories in a microwave, toaster oven, convection oven, or conventional oven or on a ceramic cooktop, electric coil, gas burner range, or outdoor grill. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by SharkNinja may cause fire, electric shock, or injuries.
• Always ensure the drawer is properly closed before operating.
• When using this appliance, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.
• Do not use the appliance without the removable drawer installed.
• Do not use this appliance for deep-frying.
• Prevent food contact with heating elements. Do not overfill when cooking. Overfilling may cause personal injury or property damage or affect the safe use of the appliance.
• Socket voltages can vary, affecting the performance of your product. To prevent possible illness, use a thermometer to check that your food is cooked to the temperatures recommended.
• Should the unit emit black smoke, unplug immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing any cooking accessories.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Appliance surfaces are hot during and after operation. To prevent burns or personal injury, always use protective hot pads or insulated oven mitts and use available handles.
• Extreme caution must be used when the appliance contains hot food. Improper use may result in personal injury.
• Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Do not let cord hang over edges of tables or counters or touch hot surfaces.
• The drawer and crisper plate become extremely hot during the cooking process. Avoid physical contact while removing the drawer or plate from the appliance. Always place drawer or plate on a heat-resistant surface after removing. Do not touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.
• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children.
• To disconnect, turn off any control to OFF, then unplug from socket when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning, disassembly, putting in or taking off parts and storage.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating the risk of electric shock.
• Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the appliance.

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Parts

The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer includes:

• Two Non-Stick Crisper Plates (one for each drawer, dishwasher safe)
• Two Non-Stick Drawers

To order additional parts and accessories, visit ninjakitchen.co.uk or contact Customer Service at 0800 862 0453.

Getting to Know Your Air Fryer

The control panel features:

• Function Buttons: MAX CRISP, AIR FRY, ROAST, REHEAT, DEHYDRATE, BAKE.
• Operating Buttons: Zone 1 & 2 selectors, TEMP arrows (up/down), TIME arrows (up/down), SYNC button, MATCH button, START/STOP button, Power button.

Function Descriptions:

• MAX CRISP: Best for frozen foods like French fries and chicken nuggets.
• AIR FRY: Use for crispiness and crunch with little to no oil.
• ROAST: Use as an oven for tender meats and more.
• REHEAT: Revive leftovers, leaving them crispy.
• DEHYDRATE: Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables for healthy snacks.
• BAKE: Create baked treats and desserts.

Operating Button Functions:

• 1 & 2: Control output for the left (Zone 1) and right (Zone 2) drawers, respectively.
• TEMP arrows: Adjust cook temperature before or during cooking.
• TIME arrows: Adjust cook time in 1-minute increments (up to 1 hour) or 5-minute increments (1-4 hours) before or during cooking.
• SYNC button: Automatically syncs cook times to ensure both zones finish simultaneously, even with different settings.
• MATCH button: Copies Zone 1 settings to Zone 2 for cooking larger amounts of the same food or different foods with identical settings.
• START/STOP button: Starts or stops cooking.
• Power button: Turns the unit on or off, stopping all cooking functions.

Modes:

• STANDBY MODE: Unit enters standby after 10 minutes of inactivity.
• HOLD MODE: Appears in SYNC mode when one zone is cooking and the other is holding until times align.

Before First Use

1. Remove and discard all packaging materials, promotional labels, and tape.
2. Remove all accessories and read the manual carefully, paying attention to instructions, warnings, and safeguards.
3. Wash the drawers and crisper plates in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. These are the only dishwasher-safe parts. For extended life, hand-washing is recommended. Never clean the main unit in the dishwasher.

Cooking with DualZone™ Technology

DualZone Technology offers two cooking zones for increased versatility. The Sync feature ensures both zones finish at the same time.

SYNC Feature

1. Place ingredients in drawers and insert them into the unit.
2. Select desired function, temperature, and time for Zone 1.
3. Select desired function, temperature, and time for Zone 2. (Functions can differ between zones).
4. Press SYNC, then START/STOP. The zone with the longest cook time begins. The other zone displays 'Hold'. The second zone activates when both zones have equal time remaining.
5. When cooking is complete, the unit beeps and displays 'End'.
6. Remove ingredients using silicone-tipped tongs/utensils. Do not place the drawer on top of the unit.

Note: You can stop a single zone by selecting it and pressing START/STOP.

MATCH Feature

To cook larger quantities or different foods with identical settings:

1. Place ingredients in drawers and insert them into the unit.
2. Select desired function, temperature, and time for Zone 1.
3. Press MATCH to copy Zone 1 settings to Zone 2. Press START/STOP to begin cooking in both zones.
4. 'End' appears on both displays when cooking is complete simultaneously.
5. Remove ingredients using silicone-tipped tongs/utensils.

Starting both zones at the same time, but ending at different times:

1. Select Zone 1, choose function, set temperature and time.
2. Select Zone 2, choose function, set temperature and time.
3. Press START/STOP to begin cooking in both zones.
4. When cooking is complete in each zone, the unit beeps and displays 'End'.
5. Remove ingredients using silicone-tipped tongs/utensils.

Note: You can stop a single zone by selecting it and pressing START/STOP.

Ending the Cook Time in One Zone

1. Select the zone you wish to stop.
2. Press START/STOP to end cooking for that zone.
3. 'End' will appear on the display for that zone; cooking continues in the other zone.

Pausing Cooking

Cooking pauses automatically when a drawer is removed. Re-insert the drawer to resume cooking.

When using SYNC or MATCH mode: If a drawer is removed, the other drawer pauses to ensure cooking finishes simultaneously. Re-insert the drawer to continue.

Note: If a drawer is removed for longer than 1 minute, the unit will switch off. Reprogramming is required to resume cooking.

Cooking in a Single Zone

Plug in the unit and press the power button to turn it on.

Max Crisp

1. Install crisper plate, place ingredients in the drawer, and insert the drawer.
2. Select MAX CRISP (default is Zone 1; select Zone 2 if needed).
3. Use TIME arrows to set time (up to 30 minutes). Press START/STOP.
4. Unit beeps and displays 'End' when complete.
5. Remove ingredients.

Air Fry

1. Install crisper plate, place ingredients in the drawer, and insert the drawer.
2. Select AIR FRY (default is Zone 1; select Zone 2 if needed).
3. Use TEMP arrows to set temperature.
4. Use TIME arrows to set time (up to 1 hour). Press START/STOP.
5. Note: Remove drawer and shake ingredients halfway through for even crisping.
6. Unit beeps and displays 'End' when complete.
7. Remove ingredients.

Roast

1. Install crisper plate (optional), place ingredients in the drawer, and insert the drawer.
2. Select ROAST (default is Zone 1; select Zone 2 if needed).
3. Use TEMP arrows to set temperature.
4. Use TIME arrows to set time (1-minute increments up to 1 hour; 5-minute increments from 1 to 4 hours). Press START/STOP.
5. Unit beeps and displays 'End' when complete.
6. Remove ingredients.

Reheat

1. Install crisper plate (optional), place ingredients in the drawer, and insert the drawer.
2. Select REHEAT (default is Zone 1; select Zone 2 if needed).
3. Use TEMP arrows to set temperature.
4. Use TIME arrows to set time (up to 1 hour). Press START/STOP.
5. Unit beeps and displays 'End' when complete.
6. Remove ingredients.

Dehydrate

1. Place a single layer of ingredients in the drawer. Install crisper plate on top, then add another layer of ingredients.
2. Select DEHYDRATE (default is Zone 1; select Zone 2 if needed). Use TEMP arrows to set temperature.
3. Use TIME arrows to set time (15-minute increments from 1 to 12 hours). Press START/STOP.
4. Unit beeps and displays 'End' when complete.
5. Remove ingredients.

Bake

1. Install crisper plate (optional), place ingredients in the drawer, and insert the drawer.
2. Select BAKE (default is Zone 1; select Zone 2 if needed).
3. Note: To convert recipes from a traditional oven, reduce the temperature by 10°C.
4. Use TEMP arrows to set temperature.
5. Use TIME arrows to set time (1-minute increments up to 1 hour; 5-minute increments from 1 to 4 hours). Press START/STOP.
6. Unit beeps and displays 'End' when complete.
7. Remove ingredients.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Clean the unit thoroughly after each use. Unplug and allow to cool before cleaning.

Helpful Tips

• For consistent browning, arrange ingredients in an even layer without overlapping. Shake halfway through cooking if overlapping occurs.
• Adjust temperature or time anytime during cooking by selecting the zone and using the TEMP or TIME arrows.
• Convert conventional oven recipes by reducing temperature by 10°C. Check food frequently.
• Secure lightweight foods (like sandwich toppings) with cocktail sticks to prevent fan from blowing them around.
• Crisper plates elevate food for better air circulation and crispier results.
• Press START/STOP immediately after selecting a function to cook with default temperature and time.
• Use at least 1 tablespoon of oil for best results with fresh vegetables and potatoes. Add more for desired crispiness.
• Check food progress during cooking. Remove food when desired brownness is achieved. Use an instant-read thermometer for meat & fish. Remove food immediately after cooking to prevent overcooking.
• For best results, remove food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.

Troubleshooting Guide

• Adjusting Temp/Time (Single Zone): Select zone, use TEMP or TIME arrows.
• Adjusting Temp/Time (Dual Zone): Select desired zone, use TEMP or TIME arrows.
• Pre-heating: Unit does not require pre-heating.
• Cross-Contamination: Both zones are self-contained with separate heating elements and fans, allowing cooking of different foods.
• Pausing Countdown: Timer pauses when drawers are removed. Re-insert within 2 minutes to resume; otherwise, the unit switches off.
• Stopping One Zone: Select the zone, then press START/STOP. To stop both, press START/STOP.
• Drawer Safety: Drawers heat up during cooking. Handle with caution and place on heat-resistant surfaces only.
• Crisper Plate Use: Use the crisper plate to elevate food for better air circulation and crispier results.
• Food Not Cooked Fully: Ensure drawer is fully inserted. Arrange ingredients evenly without overlapping. Shake drawer for even crisping. Adjust temperature or time as needed.
• Food Burned: Check progress during cooking. Remove food when desired brownness is achieved. Remove food immediately after cooking to prevent overcooking.
• Lightweight Food Blowing Around: Secure loose, lightweight food with cocktail sticks.
• Wet, Battered Ingredients: Use proper breading: flour, then egg, then bread crumbs. Press crumbs firmly.
• Unit Beeping: Indicates food is done cooking or the other zone has started.
• Display Screen Black: Unit is in standby mode. Press the power button to turn it back on.
• 'E' Message: Unit is not functioning properly. Contact Customer Service at 08008620453.

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