Russell Hobbs 27290 4.25L Dual Basket Air Fryer Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs 27290 4.25L Dual Basket Air Fryer

Russell Hobbs 27290 4.25L Dual Basket Air Fryer

Read the instructions, keep them safe, pass them on if you pass the appliance on. Remove all packaging before use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8 years.
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 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 – hot air will come from it.

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

PARTS

Touch controls and display
Body
Crisping plates
Baskets
Basket dividers
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

Sit the appliance on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface.
Leave a space of at least 50mm all-round the appliance.
Have oven gloves (or a tea towel) on hand, use heat resistant plastic tongs and a heat-resistant mat or dinner plate to rest the basket on.
Note: Do not use metal tongs as it may scratch the coating. We recommend using only heat resistant plastic or silicon 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 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

Remove the baskets from the body.
If present, slide the basket dividers out of each basket.
If they are not already fitted, fit a crisping plate into each basket.
Place the baskets side by side so that they are touching and aligned with each other (A).
Align the U-channel connector with the grooves on both sides of the baskets simultaneously and slide it partway into the basket (B).
Apply gentle outward pressure with your thumbs onto the top of the connector (C). Slide the connector downwards while maintain the outward pressure. This will keep the connector aligned with the grooves on the inside of the basket.
Continue until the connector clicks into place.
If the connector binds up or jams when it is near to 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.

IMPORTANT When the baskets are connected together, use BOTH handles to remove, replace or otherwise move the baskets (J). Failure to do so may result in damage to the U-channel connector.
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

Remove the baskets from the body.
If present, remove the basket connector (E).
Separate the baskets (F).
Insert the crisping plates if you are using them.
Orient each basket divider so that:
• the 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).
Slide the divider into the basket slot.
Repeat for the other basket.

Note: If you don’t orient the basket dividers correctly (step 5) before fitting, they will fall out when the baskets are inverted.

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

PREHEATING

If you want to preheat the appliance before cooking:

Use the temperature control up/down buttons ( ) to increase or decrease the temperature.
Use the time up/down buttons ( ) to set the preheat time to 3 minutes.
Press the start/pause button ( ) to begin preheating.

SINGLE BASKET OPERATION

Assemble the large basket as previously described.
Plug the appliance in. Press the power button ( ) to turn the appliance on.
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 ( ) and the temperature control up/down buttons ( ) to manually set a time and temperature.
• Optional shake feature: Press the shake button (SHAKE) to activate the shake feature for the selected basket.
Carefully pull the basket out of the appliance, place the ingredients inside, and push the basket all the way back into the appliance. DO NOT touch the basket directly; only hold the basket by the handles.
Press the start/pause button ( ) to start the cooking cycle.
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.
If the food is fully cooked, use tongs to remove it. The appliance is instantly ready for preparing another batch.
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

Assemble the two baskets as previously described.
Plug the appliance in. Press the power button ( ) to turn the appliance on.
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 ( ) and the temperature control up/down buttons ( ) to manually set a time and temperature.
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 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.
Carefully pull the baskets out of the appliance, place the ingredients inside, and push the baskets all the way back into the appliance. DO NOT touch the baskets directly; only hold the baskets by the handles.
Press the start/pause button ( ) to start the cooking cycle.
When the buzzer sounds, the set cooking time has elapsed. Grasp BOTH handles (J) and carefully remove the joined baskets from the appliance and place them on a heat-resistant surface.
If the food is fully cooked, use tongs to remove it. The appliance is instantly ready for preparing another batch.
If the food is not fully cooked, simply slide the basket back into the appliance and cook for a few more minutes. Remember to use BOTH handles when removing or replacing the baskets.

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.

Assemble the two baskets as previously described.
Plug the appliance in. Press the power button ( ) to turn the appliance on.
Press the basket 1 button (1) to select basket 1.
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 ( ) and the temperature control up/down buttons ( ) to manually set a time and temperature.
Press the basket 2 button (2) to select basket 2.
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 basket 2 (2) button, then press the shake button (SHAKE) to activate the shake feature for the selected basket.
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 all the way back into the appliance.
Press the synchronised button (SYNC) to synchronised the cooking timers.
Press the start/pause button ( ) to start the cooking cycle.
When the audible alarm sounds, the cooking timers have synchronised and cooking will pause.
Carefully remove the empty basket, fill with food, and push the basket back into the appliance to resume cooking.
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.

TIPS

Foods that are smaller in size usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ones.
Misting a bit of vegetable oil on fresh potatoes is suggested for a crispier result. When adding oil, add only a little just before cooking.
Snacks normally cooked in an oven can also be cooked in the appliance.
Place fragile or filled foods in a baking tin or oven dish in the appliance. A baking tin or oven dish is also suggested when baking a cake or quiche.
You can use the appliance to reheat foods. Simply set the temperature and time to however warm you want your food.
Wear oven gloves to protect against accidental contact with the heated surfaces and escaping hot air and steam from opening the appliance.
To prevent scratching the nonstick coating, use only non-metallic utensils. Do not lift or cut food in the appliance using sharp utensils, such as forks and knives, which can scratch the cooking surface.

COOKING TIMES AND FOOD SAFETY

To be used purely as a guide
Check 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.

Food	Temperature (ºC)	Time (min)	Remarks
Chips	200	25	Rinse, dry, toss in salt, pepper, and oil
Potato wedges	200	15-20	Rinse, dry, toss in salt, pepper, and oil
Sweet potato wedges	200	15-20	Rinse, dry, toss in salt, pepper, and oil
Jacket potato	180	30-40	For a crispy jacket, brush with oil
Roast potatoes	180	25-35	Rinse, dry, toss in salt, pepper, crushed rosemary

(optional) and oil
Mixed Mediterranean vegetables|

180

|

6-10

| All cut to similar sizes, approx. 1-2cm pieces, toss in oil and season
Chicken Breast| 180| 15-20|
Chicken Thighs| 180| 25-30| Cooking time depends on size. Brush with oil, season
Chicken wings| 180| 23-28| Cooking time depends on size. brush with oil, season
Burgers| 180| 8-12| Cooking time depends on size. brush with oil, season
Sausages| 180| 8-12|
Pork chop| 180| 22| Brush with oil, season
Salmon fillet| 180| 8-12| Brush with oil, season
White fish fillet| 180| 8-12| Brush with oil, season
Sausage Roll| 200| 13-15| Brush with oil, season
Spring Roll| 200| 8-10|
Muffins| 180| 15-18|
Frozen Food| Temperature ºC| Time (min)| Remarks
Chips| 200| 25|
Potato wedges| 200| 15-20|
French fries| 200| 12-20|
Chicken Nuggets| 200| 6-10|
Fish fillets| 200| 10-12|
Fish Fingers| 180| 6-10|
Onion Rings| 180| 10-15|
Scampi| 180| 15|

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

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Unplug the appliance.
Leave everything to cool down.

Baskets, basket dividers and crisping plates

Once the air-fryer has cooled, remove the baskets from the air-fryer body for cleaning.
Remove the dividers from the baskets.
Remove the crisping plates from the baskets.
Wipe the interior of the body to remove any crumb or residue, but DO NOT wipe the heating elements located at the top.
Dispose of food residue and oils, and wipe the baskets, basket dividers and craping 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

To avoid environmental and health problems due to hazardous substances, appliances and rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries marked with one of these symbols must not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. Always dispose of electrical and electronic products and, where applicable, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, at an appropriate official recycling/collection point.

SERVICE

If you ring Customer Service, please have the Model Number to hand, as we won’t be able to help you without it. It’s on the rating plate (usually underneath the product).
The product isn’t user-serviceable. If it’s not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it’s still not working, consult your retailer.
If that doesn’t solve the problem – ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical advice. If they advise you to return the product to us, pack it carefully, include a note with your name, address, day phone number, and what’s wrong. If under guarantee, say where and when purchased, and include proof of purchase (till receipt). Send it to:
Customer Service
Spectrum Brands (UK) Ltd
Fir Street, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0HS email: support@russellhobbs.com telephone: 0345 658 9700 (local rate number)
Please note: If you have purchased the product within the last 6 months, please contact the retailer in the first instance to deal with any matters relating to warranty

GUARANTEE

Defects affecting product functionality appearing within the guarantee period will be corrected by replacement or repair at our option provided the product is used and maintained in accordance with the instructions. Your statutory rights are not affected.
This warranty shall not be valid where it is contrary to U.S. and other applicable laws, or where the warranty would be prohibited under any economic sanctions, export control laws, embargos, or other restrictive trade measures enforced by the United States or other applicable jurisdictions. This includes, without limitation, any warranty claims implicating parties from, or otherwise located in, Cuba, Iran, North Korea,
Syria and the Crimea region.
Guarantee period = 2 years from first retail purchase.
To claim an extra 1 year guarantee, register your product online within 28 days of purchase. Register at: uk.russellhobbs.com/product- registration
Consumables are guaranteed only for their recommended lifecycle. Replacement/Spare parts* are excluded and are only covered by a 1 year warranty.

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