Ninja FOODI DCT401Q Series User manual

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Power: 1800 Watts
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FOODI® DOUBLE OVEN
DCT401Q Series | Owner’s Guide
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY – READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock or property damage, basic safety precautions must always be followed,
including the following numbered warnings and subsequent instructions. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
1 To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, discard all packaging materials immediately upon unpacking.
2 Take inventory of all contents to ensure you have all parts needed to properly and safely operate your oven.
3 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.
4 To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, discard all packaging materials immediately upon unpacking.
5 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.
6 NEVER use outlet below counter level.
7 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.
8 DO NOT let cord hang over edges of tables or counters.
9DO NOT place appliance on hot surfaces, near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or on a stovetop.
10 NEVER leave the oven unattended while in use.
11 If food contents were to catch fire during cooking, DO NOT open the oven door.
• If you can safely do so, unplug the oven immediately.
• DO NOT throw water onto the fire. Food contents may contain grease and water may cause fire growth.
• If fire were to emit from the oven door, call the fire department immediately.
• DO NOT use the oven after it has experienced a fire, it may have been damaged and present a risk of fire or shock.
12 DO NOT place any object directly onto the heating elements. DO NOT cover the crumb tray, heating elements, or
walls of oven. This will cause the oven to overheat or cause a fire.
13 DO NOT use the oven with crumb tray incorrectly installed. Crumb tray MUST be placed below lower heating
elements.
14 To protect against electrical shock DO NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main unit housing in water or other liquid.
15 DO NOT place appliance on hot surfaces, near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or on a stovetop.
16 DO NOT use the oven with damage to the power cord or plug. Regularly inspect the oven and power cord. If the oven
malfunctions or has been damaged in any way, immediately stop use and call Customer Service.
Read and review instructions to understand operation and use of product.
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.
Avoid contact with hot surface. Always use hand protection to avoid burns.
For indoor and household use only.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY – READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
17 DO NOT cover the air intake vents or air outlet vents while unit is operating. Doing so will prevent even cooking and
may damage the unit or cause it to overheat.
18 DO NOT insert anything in the ventilation slots and do not obstruct them.
19 DO NOT place items on top of surface while unit is operating except for authorized recommended Ninja® accessories.
20 Before placing any accessories into the oven ensure they are clean and dry.
21 Intended for countertop use only. DO NOT place the oven near the edge of the countertop. Ensure the surface is
level, clean and dry.
22 This oven is for household use only. DO NOT use this oven for anything other than its intended use. Misuse may
cause injury.
23 DO NOT store any materials, other than supplied accessories, in this oven when not in use.
24 DO NOT use outdoors. DO NOT use in moving vehicles or boats.
25 DO NOT use accessory and attachments not recommended or sold by SharkNinja.
26 When using this oven, provide adequate space (at least 1 inch above and on all sides) for air circulation.
27 A fire may occur if the oven is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, or the
like when in operation.
28 This oven has a tempered glass door and is more resistant to breakage. Avoid scratching door surface or nicking edges.
29 DO NOT place anything directly on heating elements and DO NOT use the oven without a wire rack or air fry basket
installed.
30 DO NOT spray any type of aerosol spray or flavoring inside the oven while cooking.
1 Use caution when inserting and removing anything from the oven, especially when hot.
32 Outlet 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.
33 Prevent food contact with heating elements. Excessive food loads may cause personal injury or property damage or
affect the safe use of the oven.
34 Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster oven, as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
35 With the exception of parchment paper, DO NOT place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard,
plastic, roasting bags and the like.
36 EXTREME CAUTION should be exercised when using containers constructed of any materials other than metal or glass.
37 DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Oven surfaces and glass door 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.
38 Spilled food can cause serious burns. Extreme caution must be used when the oven contains hot food. Improper use
may result in personal injury.
39 Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the oven.
40 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children.
41 Allow to cool completely before cleaning and moving for storage.
42 When not in use, press the Power button to OFF, then unplug. Grasp the plug by the body and pull from the outlet.
Never unplug by grasping and pulling flexible cord.
43 DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of
electrical shock.
44 DO NOT use the oven as a source of heat or for drying.
45 This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The entire supply cord is not suitable for replacement. If
damaged, please contact SharkNinja for service.
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
IMPORTANT: Unit includes 1 removable crumb tray. Place crumb tray below lower heating elements in
the top oven or at the very bottom of the bottom oven. DO NOT slide into any rack positions.
NOTE: Accessories may vary by model.
COMMON–SENSE PRACTICES/GOOD HABITS:
• DO NOT leave the oven unattended while making food. If possible, unplug the oven while not in
use to eliminate the possibility of accidents occurring.
• Have a fire extinguisher or fire containment blanket handy in a safe, known location. If you don’t
have a fire extinguisher, douse the flames with baking soda until they are put out.
• If a fire occurs and the food in the oven is not greasy, immediately unplug the unit and douse the
flames with water until the fire is extinguished. DO NOT use water if grease is present, since it could
make the fire worse. Use baking soda instead.
AMain Unit
(attached power cord not shown)
BAir Fry Basket
Install when using the Air Fry function.
Hand-wash recommended.
CSheet Pan(s)
Place on the wire rack(s).
Hand-wash only.
D2 Wire Racks
Use on their own or place the
sheet pan(s) on top. Hand-wash
recommended.
E1 Removable Crumb Tray
(already installed in unit)
Must remain installed when the top
oven is in use. Also usable in the
bottom oven. Hand-wash only.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
1 Remove and discard any 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 air fry basket, sheet pan(s), wire racks, and removable crumb tray in warm, soapy water,
then rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT put sheet pan or removable crumb tray in the dishwasher.
Finishes may degrade. NEVER submerse the main unit in water.
NOTE: The accessories are hand-wash recommended. The air fry basket and wire racks can be put in
the dishwasher, but may wear more quickly over time.
We recommend placing all accessories inside the oven and running the top oven on Bake at 450°F for 25 minutes,
with the bottom oven on Air Fry at 450°F for 25 minutes without adding any food. Make sure the area is well ventilated,
as some odor may be released. This removes any packaging residue and odor traces that may be present. This is
completely safe and not detrimental to the performance of the oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE CONTROL PANEL
TOP OVEN:
BROIL: Evenly broil meats or fish and brown the tops of
casseroles.
TOAST: Toast up to 6 slices of bread to your desired level of
darkness.
BAGEL: Perfectly toast up to 6 bagel halves when they’re placed
cut-side up on the wire rack.
BAKE: Evenly bake everything from your favorite cookies to
cakes.
REHEAT: Heat leftovers without over cooking.
KEEP WARM: Keep food warm after cooking.
BOTTOM OVEN:
WHOLE ROAST: Simultaneously roast large proteins (like a 4½-lb
chicken) and sides for a complete meal.
AIR ROAST: Achieve a crispy outside and perfectly cooked
inside for full-sized sheet pan meals, thicker proteins, and
roasted veggies.
AIR FRY: Foods that would traditionally be fried—such as
chicken wings, French fries, and chicken nuggets—with little to
no added oil.
CONV. BAKE (CONVECTION BAKE):
Evenly bakes cookies, cakes, brownies, and other goods faster.
PIZZA: Cook frozen or homemade pizzas evenly.
DEHYDRATE: Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables for
healthy snacks.
NOTE: Reheat, Keep Warm, and Dehydrate functions are not
included on all models.
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NOTE: Time and temperature will always return to the
settings used the last time the oven was in operation.
1 (Power) button: Press to turn the unit on and o.
2 Time display: Shows the cook time. The time will count down
when cooking is in progress.
3 PREHEAT: PRE will display on the clock while the oven
is preheating. If the oven is already up to temperature
from using a previous cooking function, the unit will skip
preheating, and the cook timer will start.
4 SLICES: Illuminates when using the Toast or Bagel function
to designate number of slices.
5 Temperature display: Shows the cook temperature.
6 TOP and BOTTOM buttons: To select a cooking function,
press the TOP button and turn dial to select a top-oven
function (Broil, Toast, Bagel, Bake, Reheat, or Keep Warm)
or the BOTTOM button and turn dial to select a bottom-oven
function (Whole Roast, Air Roast, Air Fry, Conv. Bake, Pizza,
and Dehydrate). Press and hold TOP or BOTTOM button for 3
seconds to turn o that oven.
7 TEMP/SHADE button: To adjust temperature, press the
TEMP/SHADE button (top oven) or the TEMP button (bottom
oven), then turn dial to increase or decrease temperature
in 5-degree increments. When using the Toast or Bagel
function, the dial will adjust the shade level from 1 (lightest)
to 7 (darkest) instead of the temperature.
8 TIME/SLICES button: To select a cook time, press the TIME/
SLICES button (top oven) or the TIME button (bottom
oven), then turn dial to increase or decrease time in 1-minute
increments under 1 hour and 5-minute increments over 1 hour.
When using the Toast or Bagel function, these buttons will
adjust the number of slices/bagel halves instead of the time.
9 START/STOP dial: Push to start or stop cooking. When
using both ovens, START/STOP will start or stop both
ovens. To start or stop one oven, press TOP or BOTTOM,
then press the START/STOP dial.
10 SHADE: Illuminates when using the Toast or Bagel function
to designate desired shade.
11 (Light) button: Press to turn the oven’s interior light on
and o.
12 SMART FINISH button: When cooking in both ovens, press
this button before pressing START/STOP dial to have both
ovens finish at the same time.
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CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY & OPERATING BUTTONS
NOTE: The oven’s technology leads to faster cooking. Always
monitor food to prevent overcooking. Refer to cook charts in
the Inspiration Guide for more guidance on cook times and
temperatures.
FUNCTIONS
Once you’ve selected a function below, you can change
temperature/shade and time/slices.
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NOTE: Always place sheet pan on wire rack. DO NOT place directly on heating elements.
WHOLE
ROAST AIR ROAST AIR FRY BAKE PIZZA DEHYDRATE
BOTTOM
OVEN
LEVEL 2 Air Fry Basket Air Fry Basket
LEVEL 1 Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack
Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack
Sheet Pan on
Wire Rack for
greasy, drippy
foods
Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack
Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack
Not recommended:
Olive oil
Butter
Margarine
HOW TO REDUCE SMOKE
We recommend using canola, coconut, avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil instead of olive oil.
Recommended:
Canola
Refined coconut
Avocado
Vegetable
Grapeseed
The unit may produce smoke when cooking on a hotter setting than what is recommended.
NOTE: For more cooking charts, refer to your Inspiration Guide or visit ninjakitchen.com.
BROIL TOAST BAGEL BAKE REHEAT/KEEP WARM
TOP OVEN LEVEL 3 Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack Wire Rack Wire Rack Sheet Pan on Wire Rack
Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack
NOTE: When cooking greasy, drippy foods, place the sheet pan on the wire rack on level 1 to catch
the drippings.
USING YOUR FOODI® DOUBLE OVEN
USING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS IN TWO OVENS
Positioning the Racks
Each cook function corresponds to a specific oven
and rack level. See the chart below to determine the
recommended accessory and rack level for each
function. For best results, use only the recommended
accessory/accessories for each function and remove
the others from the oven.
The oven has 2 available rack positions in the bottom oven
and 1 available rack position in the top oven for sliding
accessories into the unit.
WHEN TO USE THE ROAST TRAY
Recommended:
Whole Chicken Chicken Wings
and Thighs
Bacon Marinated Meats Oiled Vegetables
Sheet Pan
Wire Rack
Roast Tray
Use roast tray on sheet pan when cooking on convection functions (such as Whole Roast, Air Roast,
and Air Fry), or with greasy foods like whole chicken, chicken wings, bacon, marinated meats, and
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To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into an outlet and press the Power button. The unit will
automatically shut o after 10 minutes of inactivity.
USING TWO OVENS
1 Press the Power button to turn the oven on.
2 Press TOP and turn dial to select a top-
oven function. Press TOP again to confirm
function selection.
3 Press the TEMP/SHADE button, then turn
the dial to set the cook temperature for the
top-oven function (shade darkness will be
adjusted for Toast and Bagel).Press again to
confirm the setting.
4 Press the TIME/SLICES button, then turn
the dial to set the cook time for top-oven
function (or number of slices for Toast and
Bagel). Press again to confirm the setting.
5Press BOTTOM and turn dial to select
a bottom-oven function. Press again to
confirm the setting.
6 Press the TEMP button, then turn the dial to
set the cook temperature for the bottom-oven
function. Press again to confirm the setting.
7Press the TIME button, then turn the dial
to set the cook time for the bottom-oven
function. Press again to confirm the setting.
8 Press the START/STOP dial to start cooking
in both ovens. Preheating is required for Bake,
Whole Roast, Air Roast, Air Fry, Convection
Bake, and Pizza.
9 When the unit beeps to signify it has
preheated, immediately place food in unit and
close the door.
USING TWO OVENS WITH
SMART FINISHTM
1 press the Power button to turn the oven on.
2 Press TOP and turn dial to select a top-
oven function. Press TOP again to confirm
function selection.
3Press the TEMP/SHADE button, then turn
the dial to set the cook temperature for the
top-oven function (shade darkness will be
adjusted for Toast and Bagel). Press again to
confirm the setting.
4 Press the TIME/SLICES button, then turn the
dial to set the cook time for the top-oven
function (or number of slices for Toast and
Bagel). Press again to confirm the setting.
5 Press BOTTOM and turn dial to select a
bottom-oven function. Press again to confirm
the setting.
6 Press the TEMP button, then turn the dial to
set the cook temperature for the bottom-oven
function. Press again to confirm the setting.
7Press the TIME button, then turn the dial
to set the cook time for the bottom-oven
function. Press again to confirm the setting.
8 To use dierent settings in both ovens and
have them finish at the same time, press the
SMART FINISH button. Press button after
choosing a function and temperature for
one oven and then the other, or press button
after choosing a function, temperature, and
time for both ovens.
9 Press the START/STOP dial to start cooking
in both ovens. Preheating is required for
Bake, Whole Roast, Air Roast, Air Fry,
Convection Bake, and Pizza.
10 When the unit beeps to signify it has
preheated, immediately place food in unit
and close the door.
11 During the initial setup, the oven with the
shorter cook time will display HOLD until time
matches the other oven.
NOTE: PREHEAT FOR BEST RESULTS. Add
food only when preheating is complete (up to
3 minutes after pressing START/STOP). Broil,
Toast, Bagel, Keep Warm, and Dehydrate do
not have a preheat. If Smart Finish is enabled,
preheat will only occur in the oven with the
longest cook time.
NOTE: PREHEAT FOR BEST RESULTS. Add
food only when preheating is complete (up to
3 minutes after pressing START/STOP). Broil,
Toast, Bagel, Keep Warm, and Dehydrate do
not have a preheat. If Smart Finish is enabled,
preheat will only occur in the oven with the
longest cook time.
USING YOUR FOODI® DOUBLE OVEN – CONT.
To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into an outlet and press the Power button. The unit will
automatically shut o after 10 minutes of inactivity.
NOTE: There is no temperature adjustment
available for the Toast function, and the unit
does not preheat in Toast mode. It is very
important to select the exact number of slices
to avoid over- or under-toasting.
NOTE: Unit does not preheat in Bagel mode.
NOTE: The unit does not preheat in Toast mode.
Broil
1 Press the TOP button and turn dial until BROIL
illuminates. The default time and temperature
settings will display. Press the TOP button again
to confirm the BROIL selection.
2Press the TIME/SLICES button, then turn the
dial dial to select a cook time up to 30 minutes.
Press the TIME/SLICES button again to confirm
selection.
3Press the TEMP/SHADE button, then turn the
dial to select HI or LO. Press the TEMP/SHADE
button again to confirm temperature selection.
4 Place ingredients on the sheet pan. Place the
sheet pan on the wire rack on level 3 in the top
oven. Close oven door and press START/STOP
dial to begin cooking.
5 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep
and END will appear on the display.
Toast
1 Press the TOP button and turn dial until TOAST
illuminates. The default amount of slices and
darkness level will display. Press the TOP
button again to confirm the TOAST selection.
2 Press the TIME/SLICES button, then turn the
dial to select the number of bread slices. You
may toast up to 6 slices at once. Press the
TIME/SLICES button again to confirm slice
selection.
3 Press the TEMP/SHADE button, then turn
the dial to select a darkness level. Press the
TEMP/SHADE button again to confirm shade
selection.
4 Place bread slices directly on the wire rack on
level 3 in the top oven. Close oven door and
press START/STOP dial to begin cooking.
5 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep
and END will appear on the display.
NOTE: You can also manually adjust the time
once cooking has started to better achieve
your preferred shade.
Bagel
1 Press the TOP button and turn dial until
BAGEL illuminates. The default number of
slices and darkness level will display. Press
the TOP button again to confirm the BAGEL
selection.
2 Press the TIME/SLICES button, then turn the
dial to select the number of slices. You may
toast up to 6 bagel slices at once. Press the
TIME/SLICES button again to confirm slice
selection.
3 Press the TEMP/SHADE button, then turn the
dial to select a darkness level. Press the TEMP/
SHADE button again to confirm shade selection.
4 Place bagel slices, cut-side up, directly on the
wire rack on level 3 in the top oven. Close oven
door and press START/STOP dial to begin
cooking.
5 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep
and END will appear on the display.
TOP OVEN FUNCTIONS
NOTE: Unit does not preheat in Broil mode.
NOTE: Unit does not preheat in Toast mode.
NOTE: There is no temperature adjustment
available for the Bagel function, and the unit
does not preheat in Bagel mode. It is very
important to select the exact number of slices
to avoid over- or under-toasting.
NOTE: You can also manually adjust the time
once cooking has started to better achieve
your preferred shade.