Ninja SMART XL DZ550 Series Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

COOKING WITH DUALZONE

 

TECHNOLOGY

DualZone Technology utilizes two cooking 

zones to increase versatility. The Smart Finish 

feature ensures that, regardless of different cook 

settings, both zones will finish ready to serve at 

the same time.
For detailed instructions on using each function, 

see pages 10–13.

SMART FINISH  

(without Foodi® Smart Thermometer)

To finish cooking at the same time when foods 

have different cook times, temps, 

or even functions:

1  

Place ingredients in the baskets, insert the 

baskets in the unit and the press the power 

button.

2  

Zone 1 will remain illuminated. Select the 

desired cook function. Use the left arrows to 

set the temperature, and use the right arrows 

to set the time. 

4  

Press SMART FINISH, then press the START/

PAUSE button to begin cooking in the zone 

with the longest time. The other zone will 

display 

Hold

. The unit will beep and activate 

the second zone when both zones have the 

same time remaining.

MATCH COOK 

(without Foodi Smart Thermometer)

To cook a larger amount of the same food, or 

cook different foods using the same function, 

temperature, and time: 

1  

Place ingredients in the baskets, insert  

the baskets in the unit, and then press the 

power button.

2  

Zone 1 will remain illuminated. Select the 

desired cook function (Air Broil is not 

available for use in either zone when using 

Match Cook). Use the left arrows to set the 

temperature, and use the right arrows to set 

the time.

COOKING WITH TWO ZONES

When Smart Finish or Match Cook are not 

selected, technology is integrated into the design 

to automatically optimize the distribution of power 

when using two zones 

with different cook times. This means the food 

in the zone with the longer cook time may finish 

cooking before the set time ends. Check food 

frequently to avoid overcooking.

1  

Select Zone 1, then select the desired cook 

function. Use the left arrows to set the 

temperature. 

COOKING IN YOUR 2-BASKET 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 

arrows to set the temperature, and use the 

right arrows to set the time.

5  

When cooking is complete, the unit will beep 

and “End” will appear on the display.

6  

Remove ingredients by dumping them out or 

using silicone-tipped tongs/utensils. 

DO NOT

 

place drawer on top of unit.

3  

Press the MATCH COOK button to copy the 

Zone 1 settings to Zone 2. Then press the 

START/PAUSE button to begin cooking in 

both zones. 

4  

“End” will appear on both screens when 

cooking ends at the same time. 

3  

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for Zone 2.

4  

Press the START/PAUSE button to begin 

cooking in both zones.

5  

When cooking is complete in the zone with the 

shorter cook time, the power will then shift to 

help optimize cook time in the remaining zone. 

6  

Continue to monitor food, as it may finish 

cooking before the set cook time ends.

7  

Remove ingredients by dumping them out or 

using silicone-tipped tongs/utensils.

2  

Use the right arrows to set the time.

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NOTE: 

If you decide the food in one of 

the zones is done cooking before the cook 

time is up, you can 

STOP A ZONE.

 Select that 

zone, then press the START/PAUSE button to 

pause the zone or set the time to zero. See 

page 11 for further instructions.

NOTE: 

It is recommended to shake your 

food during cooking. To keep the time at a 

synchronized finish, press the START/PAUSE 

button to pause both zones. To pause a single 

zone during dual zone cooking, refer to page 8.

NOTE: 

It is recommended to shake your 

food during cooking. To keep the time at a 

synchronized finish, press the START/PAUSE 

button to pause both zones. To pause a single 

zone during dual zone cooking, refer to page 8.

NOTE: 

When using Air Broil, you can select a 

different function for Zone 2.

NOTE: 

 Air Broil can only be used in one zone 

at a time.

NOTE: 

Air Broil cannot be used in 

Match Cook mode.

5  

Remove ingredients by dumping 

them out or using silicone-tipped 

tongs/utensils.

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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