Ninja Foodi AG301ANZ Series User manual

GRILL
AG301ANZ
Series
OWNER’S GUIDE
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THANK YOU
for purchasing the Ninja® FoodiTM Grill
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 230V~50Hz
Watts: 1760W
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .................................4
Parts ................................................6
Getting to Know Your Foodi™ Grill .......................7
Function Buttons ........................................7
Operating Buttons .......................................7
Before First Use .......................................7
Using Your Foodi Grill..................................8
Splatter Shield ...........................................8
GrillControl Technology...................................8
Cooking Functions .......................................9
Grill .................................................9
Air Fry ............................................. 10
Roast ...............................................11
Bake ................................................12
Dehydrate ...........................................13
Cleaning Your Foodi Grill ............................. 13
Troubleshooting Guide ...............................14
Replacement Parts ...................................14
Warranty ............................................ 15

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Read and review instructions for operation and use.
Take care to avoid contacts with hot surface. Always use hand protection
to avoid burns.
For indoor and household use only.
Read all instructions before using your Ninja® FoodiTM Grill.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
WARNING
1 Remove and discard the protective
cover fitted on the power plug of
this appliance.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 Ensure the surface is level, clean
and dry. DO NOT place the appliance
near the edge of a countertop
during operation.
6 ALWAYS ensure the appliance is
properly assembled before use.
7 When using this appliance, provide at
least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of space above
and on all sides for air circulation.
8 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.
9 To protect against electrical shock
DO NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main
unit housing in water or other liquid.
10 DO NOT use the appliance if there is
damage to the power cord or plug.
Regularly inspect the appliance
and power cord. If the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged
in any way, immediately stop use and
call Customer Service.
11 NEVER use outlet below
countertop surface.
12 DO NOT place appliance and let cord
hang over edges of tables, counters
or touch hot surfaces.
13 Only use recommended accessories
included with this appliance or
authorized by SharkNinja. The use
of accessories or attachments not
recommended by SharkNinja may
cause a risk of fire or injury.
14 Before placing any accessory into the
cooker, ensure they are clean and dry.
15 DO NOT use the appliance without
the removable cooking pot and
splatter shield installed.

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16 ALWAYS ensure hood is fully closed
before operating.
17 DO NOT move the appliance when
in use.
18 DO NOT cover the air intake vent or
air outlet vent while unit is operating.
Doing so will prevent even cooking
and may damage the unit or cause it
to overheat.
19 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 and knobs.
20 DO NOT touch accessories during or
immediately after cooking. The grill
plate and basket becomes extremely
hot during the cooking process. Avoid
physical contact while removing
the accessory from the appliance.
To prevent burns or personal injury
ALWAYS use care when interfacing
with product. Recommend use of
long handed utensil and protective
hot pads or insulated oven mitts.
21 DO NOT use this appliance for
deep-frying.
22 To prevent possible illness, ALWAYS
use a thermometer to check that
your food is cooked to the
recommended temperatures.
23 Should a grease fire occur or the
unit emits black smoke, unplug
immediately. Wait for smoking
to stop before removing any
cooking accessories.
24 Please refer to the Cleaning &
Maintenance section for regular
maintenance of the appliance.
25 To disconnect, turn any control to
“off”, then unplug from socket when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before cleaning, disassembly,
putting in or taking off parts and
for storage.
26 DO NOT clean with metal scouring
pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating a
risk of electric shock.
27 Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children.
28 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
29 Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS
Grease
Collector
Splatter Shield
(Removable)
Hood
Main Unit
(Power cord
not shown)
Control
Panel
Ceramic-Coated
Grill Plate
Ceramic-Coated
Crisper Basket
Ceramic-Coated
Cooking Pot
Air Intake
Vent
Air Outlet
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Cleaning Brush
with Scraper

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR FOODITM GRILL
1 Remove all packaging material, promotional labels, and tape from the unit.
2 Remove all accessories from the package and read this manual carefully. Please pay
particular attention to operational instructions, warnings, and important safeguards
to avoid any injury or property damage.
3 Wash the grill plate, splatter shield, crisper basket, cleaning brush and cooking pot in
warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. The grill plate, splatter shield, crisper
basket, cleaning brush and cooking pot are also dishwasher safe. NEVER clean the main
unit in the dishwasher.
BEFORE FIRST USE
FUNCTION BUTTONS
GRILL Grill indoors while creating even
char, grill marks, and grilled flavour.
AIR FRY For crispiness and crunch with
little to no oil.
ROAST Tenderize meats, roast vegetables,
and more.
BAKE Use to bake cakes, treats, desserts,
and more.
DEHYDRATE Dehydrate meats, fruits, and
vegetables for healthy homemade snacks.
OPERATING BUTTONS
POWER button Once the unit is plugged
in, press the power button to turn on
the unit. Pressing it during cooking stops
the current cooking function and turns
o the unit.
TEMP arrows Use the up and down
TEMP arrows to adjust the cooking
temperature in any function. When using
the Grill function, toggle the GRILL button
or use the up and down arrows to adjust
cooking temperature.
TIME arrows Use the up and down
TIME arrows to adjust the cook time in
any function.
START/STOP button After selecting
temperature and time, press the
START/STOP button to begin cooking.
STANDBY MODE
The unit will power o if cooking is not in
process and there has been no interaction
with the control panel for 10 minutes.
The control panel display shows
time in an HH:MM format. The
display to the left reads 20 minutes.
AIR FRY
NOTE: Not all functions are included on
every model.
NOTE: To adjust temperature or time
during cooking, press the up and down
arrows. The unit will then resume at
those settings.

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USING YOUR FOODITM GRILL
GRILLCONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Our technology allows you to control the
temperature of the grill plate for precise
cooking and keep smoke out of the kitchen.
When using the Grill function, you will need
to select the grill plate temperature setting.
Below are recommended temperature levels
for common ingredients.
SPLATTER SHIELD
Located on the underside of the hood,
the splatter shield keeps the heating
element clean and prevents smoking. The
splatter shield is removable for cleaning,
but we recommend keeping it in place
when cooking.
Removing the splatter shield
Remove the splatter shield for cleaning after
every use. First allow the splatter shield to
cool completely, then remove it by using
your thumb to release the front clip by
pushing the front clip upward and using
your other hand to pull one of the tabs
toward you. This will release the splatter
shield, allowing you to pull it out of the slot
along the back of the hood.
Installing the splatter shield
To install, gently push the splatter shield into
the back of the hood. Insert the back tab on
shield with the slot on the back of the hood.
Then push the splatter shield upward until it
clicks into the clip on the front of the hood.
NOTE: The unit may produce smoke
when cooking meats on a hotter setting
than what is recommended. For more
cooking charts, refer to your Inspiration
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NOTE: The unit could create smoke
during the cooking process. For less
smoke, we recommend using canola,
coconut, avocado, grapeseed, or
vegetable oil instead of olive oil.
Front Tab
Lift Clip
LOW
200°C
MEDIUM
230°C
HIGH
260°C
MAX
up to 265°C
• Bacon
• Sausages
• Using
thick
barbecue
sauce
• Calzones
• Frozen
Meats
• Marinated/
sauced meat
• Steaks
• Chicken
• Burgers
• Hot dogs
• Veggies
• Fruit
• Pizzas
• Fresh/
Frozen
Seafood
• Kebobs
Switching to Grill after using
another function
If the unit is already warm from using a
dierent function, and the grill plate is at
room temperature when you place it in the
unit, “Add Food” may appear on the screen
immediately. We recommend allowing the grill
plate to heat up for at least 6 minutes before
placing ingredients on it. As the unit continues
to run and the grill plate heats up, “Add Food”
will remain on the screen until you open the
hood and place ingredients on the plate.
Batch grilling
When grilling more than two consecutive
batches of food, it is recommended that
you empty the fat/oil from the removable
cooking pot. This will help prevent grease
from burning and causing smoke.
We also recommend allowing the grill plate
to heat back up for at least 3–5 minutes
between batches to ensure consistent grill
marks and char.

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4Press the START/STOP button to begin
preheating. PRE will appear on the
display screen, and the progress bar
will begin. It can take about 8 minutes
to preheat, depending on the selected
temperature setting.
5 When preheating is complete, the unit
will beep and “Add Food” will flash
across on the display screen.
6 Open the hood and place ingredients on
the grill plate. Once the hood is closed,
cooking will begin and the timer will
start counting down.
7 When cook time is complete, the unit
will beep and END will appear on the
display screen. Keep the hood open after
removing your food so the unit will cool
down more quickly. The stainless steel
wrap on the exterior of the unit will be hot
after cooking. If you need to cook your
food longer, simply press the TIME up
arrow to add more time, then press the
START/STOP button.
COOKING FUNCTIONS
Ensure the unit is plugged in before turning
it on. Press the power button.
Grill
1 Place the cooking pot in the unit with
the indent on the pot aligned with
the rear bump on the main unit. Then
place the grill plate in the pot with the
handles facing up. Ensure the splatter
shield is in place and close the hood.
2Press the GRILL button. The default
temperature level will illuminate on
the left side of the control panel and
the corresponding air temperature will
appear on the display screen. Press the
Grill button or the up and down TEMP
arrows to adjust the temperature setting.
3Press the up and down TIME arrows
to set the cooking time in one-minute
increments, up to 30 minutes.
NOTE: During cooking, you can open
the hood to check on or flip your food.
The timer will pause when the hood is
opened and then automatically resume
after it is closed.
260C AIR FRY
AIR FRY
AIR FRY
AIR FRY
NOTE: If batch cooking, empty the oil
from the removable cooking pot after
every 2 batches. This will help prevent
grease from burning and causing smoke.

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AIR FRY
Air Fry
1 Place cooking pot in the unit with the
indent on the pot aligned with the
bump on the main unit. Place the crisper
basket in the pot, then close the hood.
2Press the AIR FRY button. The default
temperature setting will display. Use
the up and down TEMP arrows to
adjust the temperature.
3Use the up and down TIME arrows to
set the cook time in 1-minute increments
up to 1 hour.
4Press the START/STOP button to begin
preheating. PRE will appear on the
display screen, and the progress bar
will begin. It can take up to 3 minutes
to preheat, depending on the selected
temperature setting.
USING YOUR FOODITM GRILL – CONT.
5When preheating is complete, the unit will
beep and “Add Food” will flash across on
the display screen.
6 Open the hood and place ingredients
in the crisper basket. Once the hood is
closed, cooking will begin and the timer
will start counting down.
7 For best results, we recommend shaking
ingredients frequently. When you open
the hood, the unit will pause. Use silicone
tipped tongs when tossing your food or
oven mitts to shake the basket. When
done, replace the basket and close the
hood . Cooking will automatically resume
after hood is closed.
8 When cook time is complete, the unit
will beep and END will appear on the
display screen. Keep the hood open
after removing your food so the unit will
cool down more quickly. The stainless
steel wrap on the exterior of the unit
will be hot after cooking. If you need to
cook your food longer, simply press the
TIME up arrow to add more time, then
press the START/STOP button.
200C AIR FRY
AIR FRY
AIR FRY
NOTE: While preheating is strongly
recommended for best results, you can
skip it by pressing the AIR FRY button
again. “Add Food” will flash across
the screen. Open the hood and place
ingredients in the crisper basket. Once
the hood is closed cooking will begin
and the timer will start counting down.
Skip to step 7 for further instructions.