Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-qt XL 2-Basket Air Fryer DZ550 Owner’s Guide

Description

Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-quart XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology and Smart Cook System
Model # DZ550

This 10-qt. air fryer has 2 XL independent baskets that let you cook 2 foods at once, eliminating back-to-back cooking like a traditional single-basket air fryer.
The Smart Finish(TM) feature, unlocks cooking 2 foods 2 ways that finish at the same time, or the Match Cook(TM) feature, easily copies settings across zones for full 10-qt. capacity.

Read all instructions before using your Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-quart XL 2-Basket Air Fryer. Save these instructions.

OWNER’S GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
– Technical Specifications
– Important Safeguards
– Parts: Main Unit, Air Intake Vent, Air Outlet, Nonstick Crisper Plates, Nonstick Baskets, Probe, Probe Storage, Control Panel.
– Getting To Know Your Ninja(R) Foodi(R) Compact 2-Basket Air Fryer
– Function Buttons: Air Broil, Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate.
– Operating Buttons: 1, 2, LEFT arrows, TIME arrows, SMART FINISH button, MATCH COOK button, PROBE button, POWER BUTTON, Standby Mode, Hold Mode.
– Before First Use
– Using The Ninja(R) Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer. Using Smart Finish with the Foodi Smart Thermometer. Using Match Cook with the Foodi Smart Thermometer.
– How To Correctly Insert The Thermometer: Food Type / Placement / Correct – Incorrect
– Cooking In Your Compact 2-Basket Air Fryer
– Reference Quick Start Guide For Recipes And Cooking Charts
– Cooking With DualzoneTM Technology
– Smart Finish (without Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer)
– Match Cook (without Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer)
– Cooking With Two Zones
– Starting Both Zones At The Same Time, But Ending At Different Times
– Ending The Cook Time In One Zone (While Using Both Zones)
– Pausing Both Zones At The Same Time
– Pausing A Single Zone During Dual Zone Cooking
– Cooking In A Single Zone: Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate, Air Broil.
– Cleaning Your 2-Basket Air Fryer: Part/Accessory / Cleaning Method / Dishwasher Safe
– Helpful Tips
– Replacement Parts

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:

Q: How do I adjust the temperature or time while using a single zone?
A: When a single zone is running the time or temperature can be adjusted at any time by pressing the up/down arrows.

Q: How do I adjust the temperature or time while using both zones?
A: Select the desired zone, then use the TEMP arrows to adjust the temperature or the TIME arrows to adjust the time.

Q: Can I cook different foods in each zone and not worry about cross contamination?
A: Yes, both zones are self-contained with separate heating elements and fans.

Q: How do I pause or stop one zone when using both zones?
A: Select the zone you want to pause or stop, then press the START/PAUSE button.

Q: Are the baskets safe to put on my countertop?
A: The baskets will heat up during cooking. Use caution when handling, and place them on heat-safe surfaces only. DO NOT place the baskets on the top of the unit.

Q: When should I use the crisper plate?
A: Use the crisper plate when you want food to come out crispy. The plate elevates the food in the basket so that air can flow under and around it to cook ingredients evenly.

Q: Why didn’t my food cook fully?
A: Make sure the basket is fully inserted during cooking. For consistent browning, make sure ingredients are arranged in an even layer on the bottom of the basket with no overlapping. Shake basket to toss ingredients for even crispiness. Cook temperature and time can be adjusted at any time during cooking. Simply use the TEMP arrows to adjust the temperature or the TIME arrows to adjust the time.

Q: Why is my food burned?
A: For best results, check progress throughout cooking and remove food when desired level of brownness has been achieved. Remove food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.

Q: Why do some ingredients blow around when air frying?
A: Occasionally, the fan from the air fryer will blow lightweight foods around. Use wooden toothpicks to secure loose lightweight food, like the top slice of bread on a sandwich.

Q: Can I air fry wet, battered ingredients?
A: Yes, but use the proper breading technique. It is important to coat foods first with flour, then with egg, and then with bread crumbs. Press breading firmly onto the battered ingredients, so crumbs won’t be blown off by the fan.

Q: Why did the display screen go black?
A: The unit is in standby mode. Press the power button to turn it back on.

Q: Why is the unit beeping?
A: Either the food is done cooking, or the other zone has started cooking.

Q: Why is there an “E” message on the display screen?
A: The unit is not functioning properly. Please contact Customer Service.

Q: Why did a circuit breaker trip while using the unit?
A: The unit uses 1690 watts of power, so it must be plugged into an outlet on a 15-amp circuit breaker. Using an outlet on a 10-amp breaker will cause the breaker to trip. It is also important that the unit be the only appliance plugged into an outlet when in use. To avoid tripping a breaker, make sure the unit is the only appliance plugged into an outlet on a 15-amp breaker.

QUICK START GUIDE + COOKING CHARTS + 15 IRRESISTIBLE RECIPES

Using DualZoneTM Technology:
– SMART FINISH: Cooking 2 foods using 2 different functions, temps, or cook times? Program each zone and use SMART SET to have both zones finish at the same time.
– MATCH COOK: Cooking the same food in each zone? Set Zone 1 and use MATCH COOK to automatically match settings to Zone 2.
– Want to cook two foods, but don’t want to do it back to back? Fill both zones and manually program each zone so they start at the same time.

Using A Single Zone:
– Only cooking one thing? Fill a single zone and use it like a traditional air fryer.

Pausing and Ending the Cook Times:
– Pausing Time in a Single Zone (While Both Zones are Running)
– Ending the Cook Time in One Zone (While Using Both Zones)

Ready to start cooking? Learn how to make complete meals that are done at the same time.

– Air Fry Cooking Chart: Ingredient / Amount Per Zone / Preparation / Toss In Oil / Temp / Single Zone / Dual Zone
– Dehydrate Chart: Ingredients / Preparation / Temp / Single Zone / Dual Zone
– Using DualZoneTM Technology: Smart Finish

– Salt & Pepper Tortellini With Lemony Broccolini
– Spicy Italian Sausage, Bell Pepper & Onion Subs
– Air Fryer Doughnuts
– Jerk-Rubbed Pork Loin With Carrots & Sage
– Cauliflower Pizza Bake With Texas Toast
– Chicken Fried Pork With Sweet Potato Fries
– Sweet Potato Sausage Hash
– Chicken Tenders & Curly Fries
– Maple-Glazed Turkey Breasts & Green Bean Casserole
– Garlic Shrimp & Blistered Rosemary Tomatoes
– Roasted Salmon & Parmesan Asparagus
– Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms & Vegetable Medley
– Buffalo Tofu With Cheesy Ranch Broccoli
– Coconut-Lime Cod With Green Pepper Cauliflower Rice
– Faux Country Boil

QUICK START GUIDE + COOKING CHARTS + 15 IRRESISTIBLE RECIPES

Now with the Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer and the Smart Cook system, you can get the perfect doneness, from rare to well, at the touch of a button. Pair it with the Smart Finish setting to cook two foods, two ways and finish at the same time. Or easily carry over settings with Match Cook to double your cooking capacity.

How to place the thermometer: FOOD TYPE / PLACEMENT / CORRECT – INCORRECT

Ninja(R) Beef Doneness Guide

Single-basket cooking with the Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer

Smart Finish with the Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer

Match Cook with the Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer

Preset Cooking Chart

Using DualZoneTM Technology (without the Foodi(R) Smart Thermometer):
– SMART FINISH: Cooking 2 foods using 2 different functions, temps, or cook times? Program each zone and use SMART SET to have both zones finish at the same time.
– MATCH COOK: Cooking the same food in each zone? Set Zone 1 and use MATCH COOK to automatically match settings to Zone 2.
– Want to shorten cook time, but don’t need both zones to finish at the same time? When Smart Finish or Match Cook are not selected, technology is integrated into the design to automatically optimize the distribution of power when manually selecting two zones with different cook times. This means the food in the zone with the longer cook time may finish cooking before the set time ends. Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.

Using A Single Zone:
– Only cooking one thing? Fill a single zone and use it like a traditional air fryer.

Pausing and Ending the Cook Times:
– Pausing Time in a Single Zone (While Both Zones are Running)
– Ending the Cook Time in One Zone (While Using Both Zones)

Ready to start cooking? Learn how to make complete meals that are done at the same time.

– Meatloaf With Maple Glazed Carrots
– Whole Lemon Garlic Chicken With Parmesan-Herb Potatoes
– Lemon Cajun-Spiced Salmon With Asparagus & Mushroom
– Boneless Barbecue Pork Chops With Squash & Green Bean Melody
– Turkey Breast With Bacon Brussels Sprouts
– Tortellini Alfredo Bake & Roasted Garlic Broccoli
– Air Fryer Doughnuts
– Sweet Potato Sausage Hash
– Customizable Cronuts
– Chicken Tenders & Curly Fries
– Buffalo Tofu With Ranch Dipping Sauce
– Customizable Waffle Fries
– Chili Cheese Dog Flatbreads With French Fries
– Honey Garlic Tofu With Sesame Green Beans
– Crescent Roll-Ups With Deli Turkey, Swiss Cheese & Mustard
– Honey Garlic Meatballs
– Spicy Italian Sausage, Bell Pepper, Mushroom & Onion Subs
– Eggplant Parmesan & Garlic Bread
– Baked Gnocchi With Italian Sausage & Broccoli

– Using DualZoneTM Technology: SMART FINISH
– Air Fry Cooking Chart
– Dehydrate Chart

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