Russell Hobbs 27290 4.25L Dual Basket Air Fryer User Guide

Russell Hobbs 27290 4.25L Dual Basket Air Fryer

Safety Instructions

• Follow basic safety precautions, including: This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved in Russell Hobbs 27290.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Children must not do cleaning and user maintenance unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8 years.
• Don’t connect the appliance via a timer or remote control system. Don’t use the appliance near or below combustible materials (e.g., curtains).
• The surfaces of the appliance will get hot. Do not immerse in any liquid.
• If the cable is damaged, return the appliance to avoid a hazard.
• Don’t use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
• Don’t use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
• Don’t operate the appliance if it’s damaged or malfunctions.
• Don’t use anything metal or sharp; you’ll damage the non-stick surfaces.
• Keep clear of the vent at the rear of the appliance – hot air will come from it.

Overview

Please read this information carefully before using the “Russell Hobbs 27290 4.25L Dual Basket Air Fryer User Guide.”

Parts

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

Before Using for the First Time

• 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.

Preparation

•  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.

Crisping Trays

Fit the crisping trays into the bottom of each Russell Hobbs 27290 basket before fitting the basket dividers or joining the baskets together. Insert the front edge of the crisping tray under the curved projections that are along the inside edge of the basket, as shown (Fig. 1). Press the back edge down to seat the crisping tray into the basket. Make sure that the trays are fitted correctly so that they don’t fall out if the basket is tipped.

Assembling the Baskets

1. Remove the baskets from the body.
2. If present, slide the basket dividers out of each basket.
3. If they are not already fitted, fit a crisping plate into each basket.
4. Place the baskets side by side so Russell Hobbs 27290 that they are touching and aligned with each other (A).
5. Align the U-channel connector with the grooves on both sides of the baskets simultaneously and slide it partway into the basket (B).
6. Apply gentle outward pressure with your thumbs onto the top of the connector (C). Slide the connector
   downwards while maintaining the outward pressure.
7. This will keep the connector aligned with the grooves on the inside of the basket.
8. Continue until the connector clicks into place.
9. If the connector binds up or jams when it is near its final position, use your fingers to gently pull the
   bottoms of the baskets against your body (D). This will help to keep them aligned.

To use two separate baskets

1. Remove the baskets from the body.
2. If present, remove the basket connector (E).
3. Separate the baskets (F).
4. Insert the crisping plates if you are using them.
5. Orient each basket divider so that: The arrow on the divider is pointing downwards.
6. The folded-over part on the top edge of each divider is facing outwards (see figures G and H).
7. Slide the divider into the basket slot.
8. Repeat for the other basket.

Preheating

If you want to preheat the appliance before cooking:

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

Single Basket 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 (Y ij) and the temperature control up/down buttons (Z ij) 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. Carefully remove the basket from the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
8. If the food is fully cooked, use tongs to remove it. The appliance is instantly ready for preparing another batch.
9. 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 trays, 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 (Y ij) and the temperature control up/down buttons (Z ij) 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. Grasp BOTH handles (J) and carefully
   remove the joined baskets from the appliance and place them 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.
10. If the food is not fully cooked, simply slide the basket back into the appliance and cook for a few more minutes. Remember to use BOTH handles when removing or replacing the baskets.

Synchronised 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 basket 2 button (2) to select basket 2.
5. 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.
6. Press the synchronise button (SYNC) to synchronise the cooking timers.
7. Press the start/pause button (m) to start the cooking cycle of Russell Hobbs 27290.
8. When the audible alarm sounds, the cooking timers are synchronized, and cooking will pause.
9. Carefully remove the empty basket, fill it with food, and push the basket back into the appliance to resume cooking.
10. 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.

Cooking Times and Food Safety

• To be used purely as a guide
• Check the 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 and Maintenance

• 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 washing them in warm to hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly before using them again or refitting them into your fryer.
   • The baskets, basket dividers, and crisping trays can also be washed in a dishwasher.

Exterior Surfaces

• Clean the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry thoroughly.

Recycling

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical Russell Hobbs 27290 and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

Warranty

This includes, without limitation, any warranty claims implicating parties from, or otherwise located in, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea region. Guarantee period = 2 years from first retail purchase. To claim an extra 1-year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of purchase.

• Register at:  uk.russellhobbs.com/product-registration.

Customer Services

• Visit: www.russellhobbs.com
• Email: support@russellhobbs.com

FAQs

Q: What is the total capacity of the air fryer?

The Russell Hobbs 27290 is perfect for cooking two dishes at once or preparing large dinners because it has two 4.25L baskets with a combined 8.5L capacity.

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

Indeed! Set distinct temperatures and times for every basket using the DualZone Technology. Even if cooking durations vary, the Sync Finish feature makes sure both sides finish at the same time.

Q: What types of food can I cook in this air fryer?

Almost anything you would typically bake, roast, or fry, such as fish, veggies, chips, chicken wings, pastries, and even desserts. For inspiration, see your user manual’s recipe section.

Q: Does it have any preset cooking programs?

Indeed, it has eight preset routines, including bake, roast, reheat, fish, steak, prawns, fries and chicken. You can adjust these to your desired configuration.

Q: Are the baskets dishwasher safe?

Yes, you may use a dishwasher to clean both baskets and crisper trays. However, hand cleaning with warm, soapy water is advised to extend the non-stick coating.

Q: How do I clean the inside of the unit?

Verify that the device is fully cool and unplugged. Use a gentle, moist cloth to clean the interior. Keep metal utensils and abrasive cleaners out of the unit.

Q: Why does the air fryer stop working mid-cycle?

Make sure the baskets are inserted correctly. Both baskets must be completely in place for the unit to function. Additionally, see whether the timer has finished or if there have been any power outages.