Ninja CS960A Owner's Manual
Cooking System with
Auto-iQ
™
CS960A
®
OWNER’S GUIDE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR NINJA® COOKING SYSTEM
WITH AUTO-iQ™.
POLARIZED PLUG
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. DO
NOT modify the plug in any way.
WARNING: Extension cords are
not recommended for use with this
product.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious
injury, death, or damage when using this appliance,
follow these basic safety precautions.
1 CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, cook only in the pot provided or in a
container recommended by SharkNinja placed
in the provided pot. DO NOT use the appliance
without the removable cooking pot inside.
2 Read all instructions prior to using the appliance and
its accessories.
3 DO NOT allow young children to operate this
appliance or use as a toy. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used near
children.
4 To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT
submerge the unit or allow the power cord to come
into contact with water or any other liquid. If the
unit falls into liquid, unplug the power cord from
the electrical outlet immediately. DO NOT reach
into the liquid.
5 Please note that the appliance will become hot
during use. DO NOT touch hot surfaces; ALWAYS
use the side handles on the cooking system to
relocate. ALWAYS use oven mitts or pot holders
when removing the pot.
6 Remove the power cord from the electrical
outlet when not in use, before assembling or
disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the electrical
outlet. NEVER pull from the power cord. Allow the
appliance to cool before adding or removing parts.
7 DO NOT abuse the power cord. NEVER carry
the appliance by the power cord or yank it to
disconnect from electrical outlet; instead grasp the
plug and pull to disconnect.
8 DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions,
or has been dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to SharkNinja Operating LLC
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
9 Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section
for regular maintenance of the appliance. Return
the appliance to SharkNinja Operating LLC for any
other servicing.
10 DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces
such as the stove.
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11 ALWAYS use the appliance on a dry, level surface.
12 Extreme caution must be used when moving
an appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids. ALWAYS use oven mitts or pot holders
when moving the cooking system. Allow hot
oil to cool prior to removal or cleaning the
appliance.
13 To avoid possible steam damage, place the
cooking system away from walls and cabinets
during use.
14 When using this appliance, provide adequate air
space above and on all sides for air circulation. On
surfaces where heat may cause a problem, use of
an insulated heat pad or trivet is recommended.
15 Use extreme caution when removing the lid
after cooking. Serious burns can result from
the steam inside. ALWAYS lift and tilt the lid
away from you when removing, using care
to ensure water does not drip back into the
appliance.
16 DO NOT use outdoors or anywhere the cord or unit
housing might come into contact with water while
in use.
17 DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than
its intended use.
18 DO NOT obstruct the steam release vent during
use.
19 ALWAYS position the steam vent hole in the lid
away from you.
20 DO NOT place or operate this appliance on or near
any hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric burner
or stove or in a heated oven).
21 The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer may result in
fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
22 DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying.
23 To disconnect, press the Power button to turn the
appliance off, then remove the plug from the wall
outlet.
24 This appliance has a cutoff switch that will not
allow the appliance to heat if the cooking pot is
not inserted into the housing or removed while
cooking.
25 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 in it, and to reduce
the risk of people tripping over a longer cord.
26 To avoid the possibility of the cooking system
accidentally being pulled off the countertop or
tabletop, which could result in damage to the
cooking system or personal injury, DO NOT let the
power cord hang over the edge of the counter or
table.
27 Leaving food out too long at room temperature
can cause bacteria to grow to dangerous levels
that can cause illnesses. In the event of a loss of
power, an error message will display on the unit.
It is recommended to dispose of any food that has
been at room temperature for more than one hour.
28 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 by the Food and
Drug Administration.
29 THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY. DO NOT use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. DO NOT use outdoors.
30 Intended for countertop use only.
31 WARNING. Spilled food can cause serious burns.
Keep appliance and cord away from children.
NEVER drape cord over edge of counter, NEVER
use with an extension cord.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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Scan QR code using mobile device
TIP: You can find
the model and serial
numbers on the QR
code label which is
located on the back
of the unit by the
power cord.
RECORD THIS INFORMATION
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Serial Number: ��������������������������������������
Date of Purchase (Keep receipt): �����������������������
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Watts: 1200W
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
These instructions are designed to help youget a complete
understanding of your new Ninja® Cooking System with Auto-iQ™.
If you have any questions, please call our customer service line
at 1-877-646-5288.
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Contents
Thank you for
purchasing the Ninja®
Cooking System with
Auto-iQ™.
Getting to Know Your Ninja Cooking System with Auto-iQ ................................................................... 5
Getting to Know the Ninja Cooking System with Auto-iQ Control Panel ................................................. 7
Preparing to Use the Ninja Cooking System with Auto-iQ ................................................................... 8
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using the Auto-iQ Programs .................................................................. 9
Step-by-Step Instructions for Using the Manual Functions ................................................................ 10
Steaming Chart .............................................................................................................................. 13
Hints & Tips .................................................................................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................................... 14
Cleaning & Maintenance................................................................................................................. 15
Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................... 15
Warranty & Registration ...................................................................................................18
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a Glass Lid
b Steaming/Roasting Rack
c 6-Quar t Cooking Pot
d Main Housing
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e Control Panel
f Multi-Purpose Pan
g Power Cord (not shown)
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