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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

•  Why won’t the temperature go any higher?

    

The max temperature is 450

˚

F for Max Crisp and Air Broil. The max temperature is 

400

˚

F for all other functions.

•  How long does it take to preheat, and how will I know when it’s done?

    

We recommend 3 minutes of preheating. To preheat, select desired function and 

temperature, set time to 3 minutes, and press Start/Stop.

•  Should I add the ingredients before or after preheating?

  

For best results, let the unit preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.

•   When should I use Max Crisp instead of Air Fry?

  

 For best results, use Max Crisp when cooking prepackaged frozen foods such as french 

fries or chicken nuggets.

•   Do I need to defrost frozen foods before air frying?

  

It depends on the food. Follow package instructions.

•  How do I pause the countdown?

    

The countdown timer will pause automatically when you remove the basket from the unit. 

Pressing Start/Stop during cooking will stop the cooking function and reset the timer.

•  Is the basket safe to put on my countertop?

    

The basket will heat during cooking. Use caution when handling, and place  

on heat-safe surfaces only.

•  How do I know when to use the crisper plate?

  

Use the crisper plate when you want food to come out crispy. The plate elevates the 

food in the basket so that air can flow under it to cook ingredients evenly.

•  My food didn’t cook .

    

Make sure the basket is fully inserted during cooking. For consistent browning, make 

sure ingredients are arranged in an even layer on the bottom of the basket with no 

overlapping. Shake basket to toss loose ingredients for consistent crispiness. Cook time 

and temperature can be adjusted at any time during cooking. Simply press the TIME or 

TEMP buttons and rotate the dial.

•  My food is burned .

    

For best results, check progress throughout cooking, and remove food when desired 

level of brownness has been achieved. Remove food immediately after the cook time  

is complete to avoid overcooking.

•  Why do some ingredients blow around when air frying?

 

 Occasionally, the fan from the air fryer will blow lightweight foods around. Use 

toothpicks to secure loose lightweight food, like the top slide on a sandwich.

•   Can I air fry fresh battered ingredients?

 

 Yes, but use the proper breading technique. It is important to coat foods first with flour, 

then with egg, and then with bread crumbs. Be sure to press the bread crumbs onto the 

food so they stick in place. Loose breading may be blown off by the unit’s powerful fan. 

•   Why is the unit beeping? 

 

The cooking function is complete.

•   The screen went black . 

 

The unit is in standby mode. Press the power button to turn it back on.

•   An “E” message appears on display screen .

 

The unit is not functioning properly. Please contact Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288.

The One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of 

SharkNinja 

Operating LLC .

 Warranty coverage applies to the original owner and to the original product only and is 

not transferable.
SharkNinja warrants that the unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period 

of one (1) year from the date of purchase when it is used under normal household conditions and 

maintained according to the requirements outlined in the Owner’s Guide, subject to the following 

conditions and exclusions:

What is covered by this warranty?

1.  The original unit and/or non-wearable parts deemed defective, in SharkNinja’s sole discretion, 

will be repaired or replaced up to one (1) year from the original purchase date.

2.  In the event a replacement unit is issued, the warranty coverage ends six (6) months following 

the receipt date of the replacement unit or the remainder of the existing warranty, whichever is 

later. SharkNinja reserves the right to replace the unit with one of equal or greater value.

What is not covered by this warranty?

1.  Normal wear and tear of wearable parts (such as removable basket, crisper plate, racks, pans, 

etc.), which require regular maintenance and/or replacement to ensure the proper functioning 

of your unit, are not covered by this warranty. Replacement parts are available for purchase at 

ninjaaccessories.com

2.  Any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes
3.  Damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling, failure to perform required maintenance 

(e.g., failure to keep the well of the motor base clear of food spills and other debris), or damage 

due to mishandling in transit.

4.  Consequential and incidental damages.
5.  Defects caused by repair persons not authorized by SharkNinja. These defects include damages 

caused in the process of shipping, altering, or repairing the SharkNinja product (or any of its 

parts) when the repair is performed by a repair person not authorized by SharkNinja.

6.  Products purchased, used, or operated outside North America.

How to get service

If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the 

warranty period, visit 

ninjakitchen.com/support

 for product care and maintenance self-help. Our 

Customer Service  Specialists are also available at

 1-877-646-5288

 to assist with product support and 

warranty service options, including the possibility of upgrading to our VIP warranty service options for 

select product categories.
SharkNinja will cover the cost for the customer to send in the unit to us for repair or replacement. 

A fee of $19.95 (subject to change) will be charged when SharkNinja ships the repaired or 

replacement unit.

How to initiate a warranty claim

You must call 

1-877-646-5288

 to initiate a warranty claim. You will need the receipt as proof of purchase. 

A Customer Service Specialist will provide you with return and packing instruction information.

How state law applies

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from 

state to state. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 

damages, so the above may not apply to you.

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for MAX XL AF160 Series

Page 1: ...AIR FRYER MAX XL ninjakitchen com AF160 Series OWNER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...st 10 Air Broil 11 Bake 12 Reheat 13 Dehydrate 14 Cleaning Maintenance 15 Cleaning Your Air Fryer Max XL 15 Helpful Tips 15 Replacement Parts 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Warranty 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 120V 60Hz Watts 1750W TIP You can find the model and serial numbers on the QR code label located on the back of the unit by the power cord RECORD THIS INFORMATION Model Number Serial Nu...

Page 3: ...rowave toaster oven convection oven or conventional oven or on a ceramic cooktop electrical coil gas burner range or outdoor grill 18 When using this appliance provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation 19 ALWAYS ensure basket is properly closed before operating 20 DO NOT use the appliance without the removable ceramic coated cooking basket installed 21 DO NOT use this appli...

Page 4: ...od crispiness and crunch with little to no oil AIR ROAST Use the unit as a roaster oven for tender meats vegetables and more AIR BROIL Use to caramelize and brown food BAKE Create decedent baked treats and desserts REHEAT Revive leftovers by gently warming them leaving you with crispy results DEHYDRATE Dehydrate meats fruits and vegetables for healthy snacks OPERATING BUTTONS TEMP arrows Use the u...

Page 5: ...nd down arrow buttons to set the cook time NOTE For best results let the unit preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY 4 Add ingredients to the basket Insert the basket in the unit 5 Press START STOP to begin cooking 6 To toss ingredients during cooking remove basket and shake it back and forth The unit will automatical...

Page 6: ...it is available for purchase at ninjaaccessories com MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY NOTE The Air Broil function and broil rack are not included on all models Air Roast 1 Install the crisper plate in the basket if needed 2 Press the AIR ROAST button The default temperature setting will display Press the TEMP up and down arrow buttons to set your desired temp...

Page 7: ...s let the unit preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients NOTE To convert recipes from a conventional oven reduce the temperature of the air fryer by 25 F Check food frequently to avoid overcooking MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY MAX CRISP AIR FRY Reheat 1 Install the crisper plate in the basket 2 Press the REHEAT button The default temperature setting will display Press...

Page 8: ...r can circulate under and around them for consistent crisp results 7 After a cooking function is selected you can press the START STOP button to begin cooking immediately The unit will run at the default temperature and time 8 For best results remove food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking 9 For best results with fresh vegetables and potatoes use at least 1 tablespoon...

Page 9: ...overage applies to the original owner and to the original product only and is not transferable SharkNinja warrants that the unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase when it is used under normal household conditions and maintained according to the requirements outlined in the Owner s Guide subject to the following conditions an...

Page 10: ...18 19 ninjakitchen com ninjakitchen com NOTES NOTES ...

Page 11: ...tantly striving to improve our products therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice NINJA is a registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC For SharkNinja U S Patent information visit sharkninja com uspatents 2019 SharkNinja Operating LLC PRINTED IN CHINA AF160Series_IB_MP_Mv7 ninjakitchen ...

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