Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone AF400UK 9.5L Air Fryer - Black

Use the Max Crisp program for cooking smaller quantities of frozen food. It's perfect for breaded or battered foods and will give a really great crispy exterior. We recommend frequently checking your food and shaking or tossing it to ensure desired results.

The temperature ranges from 40°C (for Dehydrate) to 240°C (for Max Crisp), Roast, Air Fry, Reheat and Bake only goes up to 210°C.

The timer increments vary depending on the function:

• Air Fry: 1-minute increments up to 1 hour
• Roast: 1-minute increments for the first hour, followed by 5-minute increments for the next 3 hours
• Dehydrate: 15-minute increments up to 12 hours
• Reheat: 1-minute increments up to 1 hour
• Bake: 1-minute increments for the first 30 minutes, followed by 5-minute increments for the next 3 1/2 hours
• Max Crisp (not included on all models): 1-minute increments up to 30 minutes

Although oil is not essential, we recommend starting with 1 tablespoon and adjusting for personal preference, or referencing the recipe for recommended oil amounts.

The drawers and crisper plates can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand. If hand washed, air-fry or towel-dry all parts after use. To extend the life of the drawers, we recommend hand washing them.

When the unit is powered on, the digital display will show 0:00.

Sync is recommended when cooking 2 foods using 2 different functions, temperatures or cook times. To set up, program each zone as normal and select SYNC to have both zones finish at the same time.

Match sets both zones to the same program, time and temperature so both finish at the same time. To use Match, turn the dial to select the desired function. Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature and use the TIME arrows to set the time. Press MATCH button to copy zone 1 settings to zone 2 and press the dial to begin cooking.

Yes, but use the proper breading technique. It is important to coat foods first with flour, then with egg, and then with breadcrumbs. Press breading firmly onto the battered ingredients, so crumbs won’t be blown off by the fan.

For best results, use Max Crisp when cooking pre-packaged frozen foods, such as french fries or chicken nuggets. The temperature is 240°C and cannot be changed. This high temperature lends itself to small quantities of breaded or battered foods and you'll get a crispy, crunchy result.

This means you're already at the max temperature for that setting.

When a single zone is running, the time or temperature can be adjusted at any time by pressing the up/down arrows.

Select the desired zone, then use the TEMP arrows to adjust the temperature or the TIME arrows to adjust the time.

To stop one zone, first press the zone button then press the dial. To stop both zones simply press the dial.

• Ensure the correct cooking temperature is set. 
• Ensure the correct cooking time has been set. 
• Check that the basket hasn’t been overfilled. 
• Try rotating the food midway through the cooking progress. 
• Confirm that the vents aren’t blocked or covered. 
• Giving plenty of clearance around the appliance.

• Check the positioning of the air fryer. The air fryer should be on a solid level base. If it is not positioned correctly, or sat on top of the power cord, it can cause the appliance to vibrate and cause a noise. 
• Check for loose food debris. If there is any debris in the food chamber, it may cause a rattling noise whilst cooking. Ensure this is cleaned after usage.

• Check and clean the cooking chamber and heating oil. 
• Refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions. 
• Ensure the food cooking does not have a high fat content. 
• Check if the food has a high moisture content. 
  • If necessary, pat dry the food before cooking in the air fryer.

• Ensure there is not any residue food stuck on the heating coil. 
• Check and clean the cooking chamber and heating oil. 
• Refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions. 
• Ensure the correct oil is being used. 
  • Oil with a low smoke point can result in black smoke. 

• Ensure the cooking temperature is not too high. 
• Ensure the cooking time is not too high. 
• Check that the basket has not been overfilled. 
• Ensure the food is rotated during cooking. 
• If cooking frozen food, make sure it has fully thawed out before cooking it. 
• Avoid cooking high fat content food as these can heat up quickly and burn. 
• Allow sufficient clearance around the appliance to avoid the vents from becoming blocked.

• Ensure the food is rotated during cooking. 
• Check that the basket has not been overfilled. 
• If cooking frozen food, make sure it has fully thawed out before cooking it.

• Ensure the cooking temperature is not too low. 
• Ensure the cooking time is not too short. 
• Check that the basket has not been overfilled.

• Try a mains plug socket. 
• Change the fuse.

• Try a mains plug socket. 
• Change the fuse. 
• Ensure the basket is correctly inserted. 
• Ensure the temperature and timer are set to the correct settings.

• If using for the first time it may be the protective coating. Check the user manual for the recommended test run procedure to get rid of this smell. 
• Check that there is not any food or debris stuck to the heating coil or cooking chamber. 
• Refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions.