Ninja SMART XL DZ550 Series Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

When using electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always 

be followed, including the following: 

   WARNINGS

 This appliance can be used by persons 

with reduced physical, sensory or mental 

capabilities or lack of experience and 

knowledge if they have been given 

supervision or instruction concerning 

use of the appliance in a safe way and 

understand the hazards involved.

 Keep the appliance and its cord out 

of reach of children. 

DO NOT

 allow the 

appliance to be used by children. Close 

supervision is necessary when used near 

children

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Children should not play with 

the appliance.

 NEVER

 use electrical socket below counter.

 To prevent fire, 

DO NOT 

place appliance 

on or near a gas or electric stovetop, or in a 

heated oven.

  NEVER

 connect this appliance to an 

external timer switch or separate remote-

control system.

 When using this appliance, provide at least 

6 inches (15.25 cm) of space above and on 

all sides for air circulation.

 

DO NOT

 cover the air intake vent or air 

outlet while unit is operating. Doing so will 

prevent even cooking and may damage the 

unit or cause it to overheat. 

  To protect against electrical shock 

DO NOT

 

immerse cord, plugs, or main unit housing 

in water or other liquid. Cook only in the 

basket provided .

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Regularly inspect the appliance and power 

cord. 

DO NOT

 use the appliance if there 

is damage to the power cord or plug. If 

the appliance malfunctions or has been 

damaged in any way, immediately stop use 

and call Customer Service.

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 DO  NOT 

use an extension cord. A short 

power-supply cord is used to reduce 

the risk of children grabbing the cord or 

becoming entangled and to reduce the risk 

of people tripping over a longer cord.

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ALWAYS

 ensure the appliance is properly 

assembled before use.

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Before placing removable basket into the 

main unit, ensure basket and unit are 

clean and dry by wiping with a soft cloth.

14 

 This appliance is for household use only. 

DO NOT

 use this appliance for anything 

other than its intended use. 

DO NOT

 use 

in moving vehicles or boats. 

DO NOT

 use 

outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

15 

 Intended for worktop use only. Ensure the 

surface is level, clean and dry.

 DO NOT

 

move the appliance when in use.

16 

 

DO NOT

 place the appliance near the edge 

of a worktop during operation.

17 

 

DO NOT

 use accessory attachments not 

recommended or sold by SharkNinja.  Do not 

place accessories in a microwave, toaster 

oven, convection oven, or conventional oven 

or on a ceramic cooktop, electric coil, gas 

burner range or outdoor grill. The use of 

accessory attachments not recommended 

by SharkNinja may cause fire, electric shock 

or injuries.

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ALWAYS

 ensure basket is properly closed 

before operating. 

19 

 

DO NOT

 use the appliance without 

the removable basket installed.

20 

 

DO NOT

 use this appliance for 

deep-frying.

21 

 Prevent food contact with heating 

elements. 

DO NOT

 overfill when cooking. 

Overfilling may cause personal injury or 

property damage or affect the safe use of 

the appliance.

22 

 DO  NOT

 place items on top of unit 

at any time. 

23 

 Socket voltages can vary, affecting the 

performance of your product. To prevent 

possible illness, use a thermometer to 

check that your food is cooked to the 

temperatures recommended.

24 

 Should the unit emit black smoke, unplug 

immediately. Wait for smoking to stop 

before removing any cooking accessories.

25 

 

DO NOT

 touch hot surfaces. Appliance 

surfaces are hot during and after operation. 

To prevent burns or personal injury, 

ALWAYS

 

use protective hot pads or insulated oven 

mitts and use available handles.

26 

 Extreme caution must be used when the 

appliance contains hot food. Improper use 

may result in personal injury. 

27    

This appliance has a polarized plug (one 

blade is wider than the other). To reduce the 

risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to 

fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the 

plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse 

the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a 

qualified electrician. 

DO NOT

 attempt to 

modify the plug in any way.

28 

 Spilled food can cause serious burns.  

Keep appliance and cord away from 

children. 

DO NOT

 let cord hang over edges 

of tables or counters or touch hot surfaces.

29 

 The basket and crisper plate become 

extremely hot during the cooking process. 

Avoid physical contact while removing 

the basket or plate from the appliance. 

ALWAYS

 place basket or plate on a heat-

resistant surface after removing. 

DO NOT

 

touch accessories during or immediately 

after cooking.  

30 

 Cleaning and user maintenance should not 

be carried out by children.

31 

 To disconnect, press the power button to 

turn off the unit, then unplug from socket 

when not in use and before cleaning. Allow 

to cool before cleaning, disassembly, 

putting in or taking off parts and storage.

32 

 

DO NOT 

clean with metal scouring pads. 

Pieces can break off the pad and touch 

electrical parts, creating the risk of  

electric shock. 

33 

 Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance 

section for regular maintenance of the 

appliance.

34 

 

DO NOT

 place hands near food Smart 

Thermometer cord when in use to prevent 

burning or scalding.

35 

 The Foodi Smart Thermometer does 

NOT

 

replace an external food thermometer.

36 

 To prevent possible illness, 

ALWAYS

 use an 

external food thermometer to check that 

your food is cooked to the recommended 

temperatures.

37 

  Allow to cool before cleaning, dissaembly, 

putting in or taking off parts and storage.

 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury, death or substantial 

property damage if the warning included with this symbol is ignored.

Take care to avoid contact with hot surface. Always use hand protection to  

avoid burns.

For indoor and household use only.

Summary of Contents for SMART XL DZ550 Series

Page 1: ...ained herein are subject to change without notice FOODI and NINJA are registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC DUALZONE MATCH COOK and SMART FINISH are trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC...

Page 2: ...Zone 14 Ending the Cook Time in One Zone while using both zones 14 Cleaning Your 2 Basket Air Fryer 15 Helpful Tips 15 Replacement Parts 15 Troubleshooting Guide 16 Warranty 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION...

Page 3: ...is appliance for deep frying 21 Prevent food contact with heating elements DO NOT overfill when cooking Overfilling may cause personal injury or property damage or affect the safe use of the appliance...

Page 4: ...or the basket on the right LEFT arrows Use the arrows on the left hand side of the display to select the desired cook temperature or protein type TIME arrows Use the arrows on the right hand side of t...

Page 5: ...reasts Burgers Tenderloins Fish fillets Insert thermometer horizontally into the center of the thickest part of the meat Make sure the thermometer is close to but not touching the bone and away from a...

Page 6: ...T AIR FRYER REFERENCE QUICK START GUIDE FOR RECIPES AND COOKING CHARTS 3 Select Zone 2 then select the desired cook function Air Broil can be used in only one zone when using Smart Finish Use the left...

Page 7: ...Use the TIME arrows to set the time in 1 minute increments up to 1 hour and in 5 minute increments from 1 to 4 hours Press the START PAUSE button to begin cooking 5 When cooking is complete the unit w...

Page 8: ...se Zone 2 instead select Zone 2 Select REHEAT 3 Use the left arrows to set the desired temperature 4 Use the right arrows to set the time in 1 minute increments up to 1 hour Press the START PAUSE butt...

Page 9: ...begin cooking immediately The unit will run at the default temperature and time 7 For best results with fresh vegetables and potatoes use at least 1 tablespoon of oil Add more oil as desired to achiev...

Page 10: ...st 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...

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