Ninja 3.8L Air Fryer and Dehydrator – AF100UK

Yes. It is safe to use parchment paper in the air fryer cooking pan.

Yes. It is safe to use aluminum foil, and it is suggested in some recipes.

Air Fry: 1-minute increments up to 1 hour.
Roast: 1-minute increments for the first hour, followed by 5-minute increments for the next 3 hours.
Dehydrate: 15-minute increments up to 12 hours.
Reheat: 1-minute increments up to 1 hour.

When the unit is powered on, the digital display will show 0:00.

For best results, we recommend that you preheat the unit for 3 minutes before adding your ingredients. To preheat, simply add an additional 3 minutes to your total cook time and allow the unit to come up to temperature before adding ingredients.

Although oil is not required, we recommend starting with one tablespoon and adjusting for personal preference, or referencing the recipe for proper oil amounts.

Yes, we recommend checking on your food regularly throughout the cooking process. Simply pull out the cooking pan and shake or rotate the food. When you are done, slide the cooking pan back into place to continue cooking to your desired level of browning or crispiness. Please note that the timer will continue to run while the cooking pan is removed.

To set the cooking time, use the Time up and down arrows on the right side of the digital display. You can change the time at any point throughout the cooking process with the up and down arrows.

To set the cooking temperature, use the Temp up and down arrows on the left side of the digital display. You can adjust the temperature at any time throughout the cooking process with the up and down arrows.

The power button is located on the bottom left side of the unit.

• Ensure the correct cooking temperature is set. 
• Ensure the correct cooking time has been set. 
• Check that the basket hasn’t been overfilled. 
• Try rotating the food midway through the cooking progress. 
• Confirm that the vents aren’t blocked or covered. 
• Giving plenty of clearance around the appliance.

• Check the positioning of the air fryer. The air fryer should be on a solid level base. If it is not positioned correctly, or sat on top of the power cord, it can cause the appliance to vibrate and cause a noise. 
• Check for loose food debris. If there is any debris in the food chamber, it may cause a rattling noise whilst cooking. Ensure this is cleaned after usage.

• Check and clean the cooking chamber and heating oil. 
• Refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions. 
• Ensure the food cooking does not have a high fat content. 
• Check if the food has a high moisture content. 
  • If necessary, pat dry the food before cooking in the air fryer.

• Ensure there is not any residue food stuck on the heating coil. 
• Check and clean the cooking chamber and heating oil. 
• Refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions. 
• Ensure the correct oil is being used. 
  • Oil with a low smoke point can result in black smoke. 

• Ensure the cooking temperature is not too high. 
• Ensure the cooking time is not too high. 
• Check that the basket has not been overfilled. 
• Ensure the food is rotated during cooking. 
• If cooking frozen food, make sure it has fully thawed out before cooking it. 
• Avoid cooking high fat content food as these can heat up quickly and burn. 
• Allow sufficient clearance around the appliance to avoid the vents from becoming blocked.

• Ensure the food is rotated during cooking. 
• Check that the basket has not been overfilled. 
• If cooking frozen food, make sure it has fully thawed out before cooking it.

• Ensure the cooking temperature is not too low. 
• Ensure the cooking time is not too short. 
• Check that the basket has not been overfilled.

• Try a mains plug socket. 
• Change the fuse.

• Try a mains plug socket. 
• Change the fuse. 
• Ensure the basket is correctly inserted. 
• Ensure the temperature and timer are set to the correct settings.

• If using for the first time it may be the protective coating. Check the user manual for the recommended test run procedure to get rid of this smell. 
• Check that there is not any food or debris stuck to the heating coil or cooking chamber. 
• Refer to the user manual for specific cleaning instructions.