Ninja Foodi User manual

FOODI™ COOKER
QUICK ASSEMBLY AND GETTING STARTED
Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
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YOUR FOODI COOKER
PARTS
COOKING FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION ADD INGREDIENTS TO NOTES
PRESSURE
COOK
There are two ways to release pressure when cooking
is complete. For quick pressure release, press and turn
PRESSURE RELEASE button on pressure cooker lid
clockwise. For natural release, leave the unit untouched
for the amount of time your recipe calls for, then quick
release any remaining pressure.
STEAM Place ingredients on reversible layered rack and add
water to cooking pot.
SLOW COOK
AIR CRISP
To shake ingredients for even cooking, open lid,
attach handle to basket, pick up basket by attached
handle, and shake. When done, set basket back
down, remove handle, and close lid.
ROAST
BROIL Use the Reversible Layered Rack in the broil
orientation.
DEHYDRATE
Use the bottom of the Cook & Crisp™ basket for
your first layer and the double-layer insert to double
your dehydrating capacity. A 5-layer dehydrating
accessory can be ordered from ninjaccessories.com
SEAR/SAUTÉ Wait for the surface and oil to become hot before
adding ingredients.
TENDERCRISP™
TECHNOLOGY
Combine two dierent functions for meals done
quickly that are crispy on the outside and tender
on the inside.
Make sure to place cooking pot in the main housing at all times, with all cooking functions. When
adding ingredients to pot, do not exceed the Maximum Level marker.
APressure Cooker Lid
BPressure Release Valve
CRed Float Valve
DPressure Release Button
ERemovable Cooking Pot
FHinged Lid
GMain Housing
HDouble-Layer Insert
IReversible Layered Rack
JDetachable Handle
KCook & Crisp™ Basket
LDetachable Diuser
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1. Press button of the cooking function
you want to use.
2. To set cooking temperature or pressure,
turn START/PAUSE dial.
3. To set cooking time, press TIME button,
then turn START/PAUSE dial.
4. To begin cooking, press START/PAUSE.
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NINJA is a registered trademark of SharkNinja Operating LLC.
COOK & CRISP, FOODI, and TENDERCRISP are trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC.
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ASSEMBLY AND USE COOKING FUNCTIONS
HINGED LID AND PRESSURE COOKER LID
Cooking Pot: Clean the cooking pot thoroughly
after every use with warm, soapy water. The
cooking pot is dishwasher safe.
Cook & Crisp™ Basket: Clean the Cook &
Crisp basket thoroughly after every use with
warm, soapy water. The Cook & Crisp basket is
dishwasher safe.
Reversible Layered Rack: Clean the rack
thoroughly after every use with warm, soapy
water. The rack is dishwasher safe.
Splash Guard: The splash guard on the inside
of the hinged lid is specifically made for easy
cleaning. After the hinged lid has completely
cooled down from cooking, wipe the vent and
outside of lid with a damp paper towel or sponge
to clean. DO NOT spray cleaning solution directly
onto vents.
Pressure Cooker Lid: The pressure cooker lid,
including the silicone rubber gasket (which can be
removed), pressure release valve, and anti-block
shield can be washed with water and detergent.
CLEANING
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PRESSURE COOKER LID
The pressure cooker lid should be used only with the PRESSURE,
STEAM, and SLOW COOK functions. If desired, it can also be
used with the SEAR/SAUTÉ function.
HINGED LID
The hinged lid should be used only with the AIR CRISP, BROIL,
ROAST and DEHYDRATE functions. While cooking, you can lift
the hinged lid to carefully take a quick peek at your food.
OPERATING BUTTONS
After a function is selected, the default temperature or pressure level will appear.
Turn the START/PAUSE dial to set the pressure or temperature levels. To adjust
while cooking, press the TEMP/PRESSURE button and turn the START/PAUSE
dial to adjust temperature.
Press TIME button and turn START/PAUSE dial to set the cooking time. To adjust
while cooking, press the TIME button and turn the START/PAUSE dial.
Turn START/PAUSE dial clockwise to increase temperature, pressure, or time;
turn it counterclockwise to decrease. Press the START/PAUSE button on the dial
to immediately START the selected program. Press this button while the unit is
operating to PAUSE the program.
After pressure cooking, steaming, or slow cooking time runs out, STAY WARM will
automatically come on. You may turn STAY WARM o by pressing STAY WARM.
Press this button to cancel the program and return the cooker to standby mode.
PRESSURE RELEASE BUTTON AND SLOW COOK/STEAM
TO SEAL PRESSURE
RELEASE BUTTON
Before pressure cooking, be
sure the PRESSURE RELEASE
button is NOT in the vent
position. To return the button
to the sealed position, turn
the PRESSURE RELEASE
button counterclockwise.
TO PULSE VENT AND QUICK
RELEASE PRESSURE
To release short bursts of pressure,
pulse vent by pressing the
PRESSURE RELEASE button.
To quick release pressure, press
and twist the PRESSURE RELEASE
button clockwise.
WARNING: To avoid scalding
steam being released from pressure
valve, keep hands and face away
during use and when pressing the
Pressure Relief button.
For slow cooking and steaming,
make sure the pressure cooker
lid is properly assembled and the
PRESSURE RELEASE button is in
the vent position.
After adding ingredients to pot, install the pressure cooker lid
by aligning the unlock symbol on the lid with the dash line on
the unit. Then rotate lid clockwise until it clicks into place and
the line on the main housing aligns with the lock symbol.