Russell Hobbs RHAF2729 Dual Basket Air Fryer User Guide

Russell Hobbs RHAF2729 Dual Basket Air Fryer

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before and follow them whilst using this appliance.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the air fryer body in water or any liquid.
3. Do not use it in a bathroom or near any source of water. Do not use outdoors.
4. Children should be supervised to ensure they do NOT play with this appliance.
5. Always follow the instructions when using this appliance.
6. To avoid the possibility of scalding, keep clear of steam escaping around the door area.
7. Route the power cord so it does not overhang and cannot be caught accidentally.
8. Unplug the air fryer when not in use, before moving, and before cleaning.
9. Let it cool down fully before cleaning and storing it away.
10. Leave a clear space of at least 50mm around the air fryer when in use.
11. Do not cover the air fryer or put anything on top of it while in use.
12. Do not use the air fryer near or below curtains, overhead cupboards or or other combustible materials.
13. Keep the power cord and the air fryer away from hotplates, cook-tops, and burners.
14. Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear.
15. Cook the fish till the flesh is opaque throughout. Do not pour oil or any other liquid into the basket.
16. Do not use accessories or attachments other than those supplied specifically for use with the air fryer.
17. Do not use the air fryer for any purpose other than that described in these instructions.
18. Do not connect this air fryer to an external timer or remote control system

Overview

Parts

1. Touch controls and display
2. Body
3. Crisping plates
4. Baskets
5. Basket dividers
6. Basket connector

Before First Use

• Handwash the removable parts, rinse, and dry.
• When using your air fryer for the first time, you may notice smoke or a slight odour for the first few
  minutes of cooking. This is normal. Ensure the room is well ventilated.
• Place the crisping plates into the baskets. Slide the baskets into the body.

Prepation

• Set the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface. Leave a space of at least 50mm all around the appliance.
• Have oven gloves (or a tea towel) on hand, use heat-resistant plastic tongs and a heat-resistant mat or
  dinner plate to rest the basket on.

Assembly

To use one large basket

1. Remove the baskets from the body.
2. If present, slide the basket dividers out of each basket (A).
3. If they are not already fitted, place a crisping plate into each basket (B).
4. Place the baskets side by side so that they are touching (C).
5. Align the basket connector with the grooves on both sides of the baskets simultaneously.
6. Slide both sides of the basket connector downward at the same time while applying outward pressure to both sides of the basket connector so that it attaches to both grooves at the same time (D).

To use two separate baskets

1. Remove the baskets from the body.
2. If present, remove the basket connector (E). Separate Thee baskets (F).
3. Orient a basket divider so that the arrow on the divider is on the outside of the basket and pointing
   downwards. Slide the divider into the basket slot (G). Repeat for the other basket (H).

Preheating

If you want to preheat the appliance before cooking:

1. Use the temperature control up/down buttons (Zij) to increase or decrease the temperature.
2. Use the time up/down buttons (Yij) to set the preheat time to 3 minutes.
3. Press the start/pause button (m) to begin preheating.

Operation

1. Assemble the large basket as previously described.
2. Plug the appliance in. Press the power button (C) to turn the appliance on.
3. Press the menu selection button (M) to scroll through the cooking presets and select a preset time
   and temperature, or use the time up/down buttons (Yij) and the temperature control up/ down buttons (Zij) to manually set a time and temperature.
4. Optional shake feature: Press the shake button (SHAKE) to activate the shake feature for the selected basket.
5. Carefully pull the basket out of the appliance, place the ingredients inside, and push the basket back into the appliance. DO NOT touch the basket directly; only hold the basket by the handles.
6. Press the start/pause button (m) to start the cooking cycle.
7. When the buzzer sounds, the set cooking time has elapsed.
8. Carefully remove the basket from the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
9. If the food is fully cooked, use tongs to remove it. The appliance is instantly ready for preparing.
   Another batch. If the food is not fully cooked, simply slide the basket back into the appliance and cook for a few more
   minutes.
10. Your fryer can be operated with a single small basket. Simply fit the basket dividers and crisping tray, and fill only one basket with food.

Shake Feature

Press the shake button (SHAKE) during programming to activate the shake feature. The “SHAKE” icon
below the left-hand time display will come on. If active, the icon will blink five times when the cooking time
is halfway through. When this occurs, carefully remove the basket and shake or turn the ingredients over.
Replace the basket, and cooking will restart.

Dual Basket Operation

1. Assemble the two baskets as previously described.
2. Plug the appliance in. Press the power button (C) to turn the appliance on.
3. Press the menu selection button (M) to scroll through the cooking presets and select a preset time and temperature, or use the time up/down buttons (Yij) and the temperature control up/down buttons (Zij) to manually set a time and temperature.
4. Press the basket 2 button (2). Then, use the time up/down buttons to manually set a different cooking time for basket 2.
5. Optional shake feature: Press either the basket 1 (1) or basket 2 (2) button, then press the shake
   button (SHAKE) to activate the shake feature for the selected basket.
6. Carefully pull the baskets out of the appliance, place the ingredients inside, and push the baskets back into the appliance. DO NOT touch the baskets directly; only hold the baskets by the handles.
7. Press the start/pause button (m) to start the cooking cycle.
8. When the buzzer sounds, the set cooking time has elapsed.
9. Carefully remove the basket from the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
10. If the food is fully cooked, use tongs to remove it.
11. The appliance is instantly ready for preparing. Another batch.
12. If the food is not fully cooked, simply slide the basket back into the appliance and cook for a few more minutes.

Cooking

You can operate your air fryer so that foods with different cooking times will finish cooking together.

1. Assemble the two baskets as previously described.
2. Plug the appliance in. Press the power button (C) to turn the appliance on.
3. Press the basket 1 button (1) to select basket 1.
4. Press the menu selection button (M) to scroll through the cooking presets and select a preset time and temperature, or use the time up/down buttons (Yij) and the temperature control up/down buttons (Zij) to manually set a time and temperature.
5. Press the basket 2 button (2) to select basket 2.
6. Next, program the cooking time for basket 2 (the temperature will be the same for both baskets).
7. Optional: Press either the basket 1 (1) or basket 2 (2) button, then press the shake button (SHAKE) to activate the shake feature for the selected basket.
8. Select the basket programmed with the LONGEST cooking time ONLY. Carefully pull the basket out of the appliance, place the ingredients inside, and push the basket back into the appliance.
9. Press the synchronise button (SYNC) to synchronise the cooking timers.
10. Press the start/pause button (m) to start the cooking cycle.
11. When the audible alarm sounds, the cooking timers are synchronised, and cooking will pause.
12. Carefully remove the empty basket, fill it with food, and push the basket back into the appliance to
    resume cooking.
13. When the audible alarm sounds again, the set cooking time has elapsed. Carefully remove the baskets from the appliance and place them on a heat-resistant surface.

Food Safety & Cooking Times 

• To be used purely as a guide
• Check that he food is cooked through before serving. If in doubt, cook it a bit more.
• Cook meat, poultry, and any derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear.
• Cook the fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
• When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.

Care & Maintainance

• Unplug the appliance.
• Leave everything to cool down.

Baskets, basket dividers, and crisping plates

1. Once the air-fryer has cooled, remove the baskets from the air-fryer body for cleaning.
2. Remove the dividers from the baskets.
3. Remove the crisping plates from the baskets.
4. Wipe the interior of the body to remove any crumbs or residue, but DO NOT wipe the heating
   elements located at the top.
5. Dispose of food residue and oils, and wipe the baskets, basket dividers, and cringing plates with a damp cloth before hand Russell Hobbs RHAF2729 Dual Basket Air Fryer washing them in warm to hot soapy water.
6. Dry thoroughly before using them again or refitting them into your fryer.
7. The baskets, basket dividers, and crisping trays can also be washed in a dishwasher.
8. Clean the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry thoroughly.

Recycling

Legislation in some localities mandates that e-waste (anything with a plug, battery, or cord) be disposed of through controlled recycling facilities and must not be disposed of in general household waste. For more information about the recycling of electrical and battery-operated appliances, please contact your local council or your local household waste disposal service.

Warranty Information

(Applies only in the United States and Canada) For service, repair, or any questions regarding your appliance, please call our Customer Service. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail the product back to the manufacturer, nor bring it to a service centre.

What does it cover?

Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, the liability of Spectrum Brands, Inc. will not exceed the purchase price of the product.

How long is the warranty valid?

• In the United States: Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.
• In Canada: Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.

What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of the date of sale.

What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse, or neglect
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights.
• You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

Customer Service

• Website: www.prodprotect.com/russellhobbs
• Tel: 1-800-947-3744

FAQs

Q: What is the Russell Hobbs RHAF2729 Dual Basket Air Fryer?

The dual-basket air fryer RHAF2729 is made to cook healthier foods with little to no oil. With various temperature and time settings for each basket, you may cook two different recipes at once.

Q: Can I cook two different foods at the same time?

You can cook many items at once without transferring flavours thanks to the RHAF2729’s two independent baskets with separate temperature and timer controls.

Q: Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

Although it’s not necessary, preheating is advised for some dishes, such as frozen fries, chicken, or breaded products, to guarantee uniform cooking. Preheat to the specified cooking temperature for three to five minutes.

Q: Can I use cooking spray or oil?

Yes, you can enhance the crispness and flavour of food by lightly brushing or spraying it with oil. Steer clear of too much oil, as it could harm the fryer or produce smoke.

Q: Is the air fryer safe for children?

Yes, under the supervision of an adult. During operation, the outside may get hot. To avoid burns, always use oven mitts when handling the baskets.

Q: Can I shake or stir food during cooking?

Indeed! Halfway through the cooking cycle, it is advised to shake fries, veggies, or smaller things for even cooking.

Q: Can I bake or roast in the fryer?

Indeed! The air fryer can roast tiny portions of meat and veggies or bake cakes and muffins. As directed by the recipe, modify the temperature and cooking periods.

Q: Are replacement parts available?

Indeed. The official Russell Hobbs website or authorised dealers offer replacement baskets, trays, and accessories. To ensure performance and safety, only use authentic parts.