Ninja FOODI FLEXBASKET DZ070 Series User manual

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Watts: 1690W
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FOODI® FLEXBASKET™ AIR FRYER
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DZ070 Series | Owner’s Guide
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
WARNING Failure to follow these instructions could result in electric shock, fire, or
burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1 This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
2 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. DO NOT allow the appliance
to be used by children. Close supervision is necessary when used near children
3 Children should not play with the appliance.
4 NEVER use electrical socket below counter.
5 NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control
system.
6 When using this appliance, provide at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of space above and
on all sides for air circulation.
7 To protect against electrical shock DO NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main unit
housing in water or other liquid. Cook only in the basket provided .
8 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.
9 DO NOT place appliance on or near a gas or electric stovetop, or in a heated oven.
10 DO NOT use an extension cord. A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the
risk of children grabbing the cord or becoming entangled and to reduce the risk of
people tripping over a longer cord.
11 ALWAYS ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use.
12 DO NOT cover the air intake vent or air outlet while unit is operating. Doing so will
prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat.
13
Before placing removable basket into the main unit, ensure basket and unit are
clean and dry by wiping with a soft cloth.
14 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.
Read and review instructions to understand operation and use of product.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury, death or substantial
property damage if the warning included with this symbol is ignored.
Avoid contact with hot surface. Always use hand protection to avoid burns.
For indoor use only.
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therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
15 Intended for worktop use only. Ensure the surface is level, clean and dry. DO NOT
move the appliance when in use.
16 DO NOT place the appliance near the edge of a worktop during operation.
17 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.
18 ALWAYS ensure basket is properly closed before operating.
19 DO NOT use the appliance without the removable basket installed.
20 DO NOT use this appliance for deep-frying.
21 DO NOT place appliance on hot surfaces, near hot gas or electric burner, in a heated
oven, or on a stovetop.
22 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.
23 DO NOT place items on top of unit at any time.
24 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.
25 Should the unit emit black smoke, unplug immediately. Wait for smoking to stop
before removing any cooking accessories.
26 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.
27 Extreme caution must be used when the appliance contains hot food. Improper use
may result in personal injury.
28 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 fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way.
29 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.
30 The basket and crisper plate become extremely hot during the cooking process.
Avoid physical contact while removing the basket or plate from the appliance.
ALWAYS place basket or plate on a heat-resistant surface after removing. DO NOT
touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.
31 Cleaning and user maintenance should not be carried out by children.
32 To disconnect, press the power button to turn off the unit, 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.
33 DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, creating the risk of electric shock.
34 Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the
appliance.
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PARTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NINJA® FOODI®
FLEXBASKET™ AIR FRYER
1 Remove and discard any packaging material, promotional labels, and tape from the unit.
2 Remove all accessories from the package and read this manual carefully. Please pay
particular attention to operational instructions, warnings, and important safeguards
to avoid any injury or property damage.
3 Wash the basket, divider, and crisper plates in hot, soapy water, then rinse and dry
thoroughly. The basket, divider, and crisper plates are the ONLY dishwasher-safe parts.
NEVER clean the main unit in the dishwasher.
BEFORE FIRST USE
FUNCTIONS
AIR BROIL: Add the crispy finishing touch
to meals, or melt toppings to create the
perfect finish.
AIR FRY: Use this function to give your food
crispiness and crunch with little to no oil.
ROAST: Roast meats to tenderize and more.
BAKE: Create decadent baked treats
and desserts.
REHEAT: Warm your leftovers, with
a crispy result.
DEHYDRATE: Dehydrate meats, fruits, and
vegetables for healthy snacks.
OPERATING BUTTONS
1Allows you to control left-hand zone.
2Allows you to control right-hand zone.
TEMP arrows: Use the left-hand up and
down arrows to adjust the temperature
before or during cooking.
TIME arrows: Use the right-hand up and
down arrows to adjust the time before or
during cooking.
SMART FINISH button: Automatically
syncs the cook times to ensure both zones
finish at the same time, even if there are
dierent cook times.
MATCH COOK button: Automatically
matches Zone 2 settings to those of Zone
1 to cook a larger amount of the same
food, or cook similar foods using the same
function, temperature, and time.
MEGAZONE button: Remove the divider to
cook in one unified high-capacity zone.
POWER BUTTON: The
button turns
the unit on and o and stops all cooking
functions.
Standby Mode: After 10 minutes of no
interaction with the control panel, the unit
will enter standby mode. The Power button
will be dimly lit.
Hold Mode: Hold will appear on the display
while in Smart Finish™ mode. One zone will
be cooking, while the other zone will be
holding until the times sync.
START/PAUSE BUTTON: Start or pause
cooking.
NOTE: Not all functions are included on
all models.
NOTE: Carefully install crisper plates to
ensure they are inserted correctly.
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Control Panel
Air Intake Vent
Air Outlet
(located on back)
Nonstick Basket
Basket Divider
Main Unit
When setting time, the digital display shows HH:MM.
Nonstick
Crisper Plates

4 Press SMART FINISH, then press START/
PAUSE to begin cooking in the zone
with the longest time. The other zone
will display Hold. The unit will beep
and activate the second zone when
both zones have the same cook
time remaining.
5 When cooking is complete, the unit will
beep and “End” will appear on the display.
6 Remove ingredients by dumping them
out or using silicone-tipped tongs/utensils.
DO NOT place basket on top of unit.
MATCH COOK™
To cook a larger amount of the same
food, or cook similar foods using the same
function, temperature, and time:
1 Place ingredients in the basket, then
insert basket in unit.
2 Zone 1 will remain illuminated. Select
the desired cook function (Air Broil
is not available for use in either zone
when using Match Cook). Use the TEMP
arrows to set the temperature, and use
the TIME arrows to set the time. Make
sure to insert the removable divider
before placing your ingredients.
3 Press the MATCH COOK button to copy
the Zone 1 settings to Zone 2. Then
press START/PAUSE to begin cooking
in both zones.
4 “End” will appear on both screens when
cooking ends at the same time.
5 Remove ingredients by dumping
them out or using silicone-tipped
tongs/utensils.
COOKING WITH DUALZONETM
TECHNOLOGY
DualZone Technology utilizes two cooking
zones to increase versatility. The Smart
Finish feature ensures that, regardless of
dierent cook settings, both zones will
finish cooking at the same time.
For detailed instructions on using each
function, see pages 8–15.
SMART FINISH™
To finish cooking at the same time when
foods have dierent cook times, temps,
or functions:
1 Insert divider in basket, then insert
crisper plates. Place ingredients in each
zone, then insert basket in unit.
2 Zone 1 will remain illuminated. Select the
desired cook function. Use the TEMP
arrows to set the temperature, and use
the TIME arrows to set the time.
3 Select Zone 2, then select the desired
cook function (Air Broil can be used
in only one zone when using Smart
Finish). Use the TEMP arrows to set the
temperature, and use the TIME arrows
to set the time.
COOKING WITH TWO ZONES
When Smart Finish™ or Match Cook are not
selected, technology is integrated into
the design to automatically optimize the
distribution of power when using two zones
with dierent 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.
1 Select Zone 1, then select the desired
cook function. Use the TEMP arrows to
set the temperature.
2 Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for Zone 2.
4 Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking
in both zones.
5 When cooking is complete in the zone
with the shorter cook time, the power will
then shift to help optimize cook time in
the remaining zone.
6 Continue to monitor food, as it may finish
cooking before the set cook time ends.
7 Remove ingredients by dumping them out
or using silicone-tipped tongs/utensils.
COOKING IN YOUR FLEXBASKET™ AIR FRYER
REFERENCE QUICK START GUIDE FOR RECIPES AND COOKING CHARTS
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NOTE: If you decide the food in one of
the zones is done cooking before the
cook time is up, you can STOP A ZONE.
Select that zone, then press START/PAUSE
to pause the zone or set the time to zero.
See page 12 for further instructions.
NOTE: We recommended shaking food
during cooking. To keep the time at
a synchronized finish, press START/
PAUSE to pause both zones. To pause
a single zone during dual zone cooking,
refer to page 10.
NOTE: We recommend shaking food
during cooking. To keep the time at
a synchronized finish, press START/
PAUSE to pause both zones. To pause
a single zone during dual zone cooking,
refer to page 10.
NOTE: You can select a dierent
function for Zone 2.
NOTE: Air Broil can be used in only one
zone.
NOTE: Air Broil cannot be used in
Match Cook mode.
NOTE: There is no preheat needed. Once
you have made your selections, press the
START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.

COOKING IN A SINGLE ZONE
For instructions on using both zones at the
same time, see pages 6–7.
To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into a
wall outlet, then press the power button.
Air Broil (Not available on all models.)
1Insert divider in basket, then insert
both crisper plates (unless otherwise
instructed in recipe). Place ingredients
in one zone, then insert basket in unit.
2The unit will default to Zone 1 (to use
Zone 2 instead, select Zone 2). Select
AIR BROIL.
3Use the TEMP arrows to set the desired
temperature.
4Use the TIME arrows to set the time in
1-minute increments up to 30 minutes.
Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
Air Fry
1Insert divider in basket, then insert both
crisper plates (unless otherwise instructed
in recipe). Place ingredients in one zone,
then insert basket in unit.
.
2The unit will default to Zone 1 (to use
Zone 2 instead, select Zone 2). Select
AIR FRY.
3Use the TEMP arrows to set the desired
temperature.
5When cooking is complete, the unit will
beep and “End” will appear on the display.
6Remove ingredients by dumping them
out or using silicone-tipped tongs/
utensils.
4 Use the TIME arrows to set the time
in 1-minute increments up to 1 hour.
Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
5 When cooking is complete, the unit will
beep and “End” will appear on the display.
6 Remove ingredients by dumping
them out or using silicone-tipped
tongs/utensils.
COOKING IN YOUR FLEXBASKET™ AIR FRYER – CONT.
Roast
1Insert divider in basket, then insert both
crisper plates (unless otherwise instructed
in recipe). Place ingredients in one zone,
then insert basket in unit.
2The unit will default to Zone 1 (to use
Zone 2 instead, select Zone 2).
Select ROAST.
3Use the TEMP arrows to set the desired
temperature.
4Use the TIME arrows to set the time in
1-minute increments up to 1 hour and in
5-minute increments from 1 to 4 hours.
Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
5 When cooking is complete, the unit will
beep and “End” will appear on the display.
6 Remove ingredients by dumping
them out or using silicone-tipped
tongs/utensils.
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NOTE: During cooking, you can remove
the basket and shake or toss ingredients
for evening crisping. If you would like to
pause during this time, press the zone
number, then press START/PAUSE.If
using a single zone, press START/PAUSE.
NOTE: Air Broil cannot be used in both
zones at the same time.