Russell Hobbs 27290-56 Dual Basket Air Fryer User Manual

Russell Hobbs 27290-56 Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer

Safety Instructions

Follow basic safety precautions, including:

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 old.

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.

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, as hot air will come from it.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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, heat-resistant plastic tongs, and a heat-resistant mat or dinner plate to rest the basket on.
• Note: Do not use metal tongs as they may scratch the coating. We recommend using only heat-resistant plastic or silicone-coated tongs.

CRISPING TRAYS

Fit the crisping trays into the bottom of each basket before fitting the basket dividers or joining the baskets together. Insert the front edge of the crisping Russell Hobbs 27290-56 Satisfry 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

To use one large basket

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 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. This will keep the connector aligned with the grooves on the inside of the basket.
   
7. Continue until the connector clicks into place.
8. 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.
   
   Don’t force anything. It should only require gentle/moderate pressure to install the basket connector. Forcing it to fit might cause damage. If it doesn’t fit correctly, remove it and then check that the baskets are still in contact and aligned with each other, then try again.

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 he arrow on the divider is pointing downwards. The folded-over part on the top edge of each divider is facing outwards (see figures G and H).
6. Slide the divider into the basket slot.
7. Repeat for the other basket.
   

Scan this QR code for a video showing how to assemble the baskets.

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.
   Optional shake feature: Press the shake button (SHAKE) to activate the shake feature for the selected basket.
4. 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.
5. Press the start/pause button (m) to start the cooking cycle.
6. 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.
7. If the food is fully cooked, use tongs to remove it. The appliance is instantly ready for preparing another batch.
8. If the food is not fully cooked, simply slide the basket back into the appliance and cook for a few more minutes. 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. Optional shake Russell Hobbs 27290-56 Satisfry 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.
5. 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.
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.
   NOTES:  For best performance, always fit the crisping trays into the basket(s).
   CAUTION: Do not turn the baskets upside down. Any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the basket will leak onto the ingredients and may splash onto you and your surroundings.

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 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.
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). • Optional: Press either the basket 1 (1) or Russell Hobbs 27290-56 Satisfry basket 2 (2) button, then press the shake button (SHAKE) to activate the shake feature for the selected basket.
7. 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.
8. Press the synchronise button (SYNC) to synchronise the cooking timers.
9. Press the start/pause button (m) to start the cooking cycle.
10. When the audible alarm sounds, the cooking timers Russell Hobbs 27290-56 Satisfry have synchronize,d and cooking will pause.
11. Carefully remove the empty basket, fill it with food, and push the basket back into the appliance to resume cooking.
12. 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 fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
• When cooking pre-packed foods, follow any guidelines on the package or label.

NOTE: High-fat foods (e.g., pork) may create smoke. This is normal as oil residue is cooked at a high temperature. Reducing the temperature may decrease the effect of smoke.

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

Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

FAQs

Q: Can I cook two different foods with different settings?

Indeed! You can cook two different foods at different temperatures and periods with the Dual Basket method. To have both cook at the same time, use the SYNC FINISH feature.

Q: What is the temperature range?

Depending on the recipe and type of food, you can adjust the temperature anywhere between 80°C and 200°C.

Q: Do I need to preheat the air fryer?

Although not required, preheating is advised for optimal effects. To manually preheat, run the appliance empty for three to five minutes at the cooking temperature you choose.

Q: Can I pause cooking mid-cycle?

Indeed! Just pull out a basket, and cooking will be automatically paused. To resume, put it back in. As an alternative, click the control panel’s Pause/Start button.

Q: Are the baskets and trays dishwasher-safe?

The crisper trays and baskets are dishwasher safe, yes. Another option is to hand-wash them using a non-abrasive sponge and warm, soapy water.

Q: What type of food can I cook in each basket?

You can cook almost anything, including baked items, frozen foods, vegetables, seafood, chips, and chicken wings. Just take careful not to go beyond the fill line of the basket.

Q: Can I use foil or baking paper in the baskets?

Yes, but exercise caution. Food should be weighed down on foil or parchment to keep it away from the heating element. Never allow it to obstruct airflow.

Q: How do I clean the heating element?

After letting the device cool fully, use a gentle, moist cloth to clean the heating element. Keep water and abrasive cleaners away from the element.