Ninja FD400 User Manual

Meet our most versatile Ninja® Foodi accessory,
the Deluxe Reversible Rack
Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
Let’s get cooking
Basket Assembly, Hints & Tips
& crisping
Get the most out of your Deluxe Reversible Rack
Higher Position
Broil chicken, steak, seafood, and more.
Steam vegetables and sides.
Deluxe Assembly
Increase capacity to cook up to 8 chicken breasts or salmon fillets at once.
Deluxe Reversible Rack Assembly
Pressure Cooking Tips
UP TO
20
MINUTES
Time to pressure will vary based on quantity and temperature of ingredients, along with selected pressure level, and can take upwards of 20 minutes.
Natural release is used for large or delicate foods and any starchy ingredients.
Quick release is used for smaller foods or ingredients that are sensitive to overcooking. DO NOT quick release pressure when cooking starchy or foamy foods. To quick release the pressure, turn the Pressure Release Valve to the VENT position and allow pressure to release until the float valve drops
Note: Steam exits from the top of the Pressure Release
Valve. DO NOT reach over the valve.
Cook & CrispTM Basket Assembly
If the unit is not coming to pressure, check that the silicone ring is fully installed by pressing it into place all around the metal ring rack. (See image below.)
Why are there 2 lids?
We’re glad you asked. The 2-lid design allows you to pressure cook and crisp in the same pot.
Use both lids to unlock a world of delicious, TenderCrisp meals.
First time pressure cooking?
Pressure
Lid
Steam
Slow Cook
Yog u r t
Air Crisp
Bake/Roast
Dehydrate
Crisping
Lid
Broil
Try this water test to practice using pressure.
“Look Ma,
No Lid”
Sear/SautéPressure Cook
1. Place the Deluxe Reversible Rack
in the pot in the lower position.
Note: For easier cleaning, coat the rack with
cooking spray before placing food on it.
2. Drop Deluxe Layer through
reversible rack handles.
Note: Place ingredients on the lower
layer before adding the Deluxe Layer.
Deluxe Reversible Rack Usage
Create deluxe 360 meals by placing proteins on the Deluxe Layer, sides on the lower layer, and grains on the bottom of the pot.
For best results, use the Deluxe Layer for crisping, lower layer for oven roasting, and bottom of the pot for wetter ingredients.
3. Deluxe Layer will fit securely
into handle slots.
When air crisping 2 layers, allow 5–15 minutes for the lower layer to crisp before adding the Deluxe Layer.
1. Place diuser on a flat surface. 2. Place basket on diuser. 3. Press down firmly.
Helpful Hints
–25°
To convert oven recipes, use the
Bake/Roast function and reduce the cook temperature by 25F.
Any liquid can be used for pressure cooking. Use broths or sauces
instead of water to infuse additional flavor. Always use a minimum of 1 cup of liquid. Depending on your recipe, you may need up to 3 cups.
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When switching from the pressure lid to the crisping lid
after pressure cooking, empty the pot of any remaining liquid for best crisping results.
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Add 3 cups water to cooking pot.
SEAL VENT
Turn Pressure Release Valve to SEAL.
Note: Valve will be loose
when fully installed.
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Use the START/STOP dial to select PRESSURE. Press TEMP and set to HI. Press TIME and set to 2 minutes. Press START/STOP button to begin.
Install Pressure Lid by aligning the arrows on the lid and base, then turning clockwise until lid clicks into place.
Pressure Lid is locked when it has clicked into place and the Ninja logo is facing you.
The display showing PRE and some steam release indicate pressure is building. When fully pressurized, countdown will begin.
Now, let’s get cooking
When your Foodi beeps and the display reads DONE, turn valve to VENT for quick release.
Note: Valve will be loose
when fully installed.
Using the Control Panel
Pressure
Lid
Crisping
Lid
Using the Crisping Lid
Using the Pressure Lid
PRESSURE
RELEASE
AIR CRISP
TEMPACCESSORY TIME CHECK FOOD SHAKE/TOSS
Give foods crispiness and crunch with little to no oil
PRESSURE
VALVEACCESSORY TEMP/PRESSURE TIME
Cook foods quickly while maintaining tenderness
BUILDING
PRESSURE/TEMP
HH:MM
HH:MM
Wait for unit to
I
Lock Pressure
A
B
C
D
KJ L
M N
E
F
G
H
STEAM
Deluxe Reversible
Rack in lower
position
Gently cook delicate foods at a high temperature
SLOW COOK
Lid and turn
valve to SEAL
Lock Pressure Lid
and turn valve
to VENT
Cook foods at a lower temperature for longer periods of time
HI or LO 1 minute to 4 hours
No temp
adjustment available
1 minute to 30 minutes
HH:MM
build pressure. Time
will begin counting
down when the unit
is pressurized.
Wait for unit to
come to temp.
When complete,
unit will switch
to KEEP WARM
and count up.
Turn valve to VENT
for quick release.
When complete,
unit will switch to
KEEP WARM and
count up.
No pressure release
BAKE/ROAST
BROIL
Cook at high heat to caramelize and brown foods
300°F to 400°FCook & Crisp™ Basket
Oven-tender meats, baked treats, and more
250°F to 400°F
1 minute to 4 hours
1 minute to 4 hours
HH:MM
Open lid to pause cooking, close lid
to resume.
Open lid to pause cooking, close lid
to resume.
Shake basket or
toss with silicone
tipped-tongs for
even browning.
TENDERIZING FUNCTIONS
B
A
START/STOP dial/button: Turn the dial
I
C
to choose a cooking function, cook temperature, and cook time. Press the button to start cooking. Pressing the button while the unit is cooking will stop the current cooking function.
TEMP: Press TEMP and turn the
J
START/STOP dial to adjust cook temperature in 5-degree increments or to adjust pressure level.
FUNCTION: Press FUNCTION and
K
turn the START/STOP dial to choose a cooking function.
COOKING FUNCTIONS
CRISPING FUNCTIONS
D
E
OPERATING BUTTONS
TIME: Press TIME and turn the START/STOP
L
dial to adjust the cook time.
Note: To adjust settings while cooking, press the
TEMP or TIME button, then use the START/STOP dial to choose desired temperature or time.
KEEP WARM: After pressure cooking,
M
steaming, or slow cooking, the unit will automatically switch to Keep Warm mode and start counting up. Keep Warm will stay on for 12 hours, or you may press KEEP WARM to turn it o.
POWER: The Power button turns the unit on
N
and o and stops all cooking functions.
HH:MM
HH:MM
G
F
H
YOGURT
Lock Pressure Lid
and turn valve
to VENT
Make homemade yogurt
HI or LO 4 hours to 12 hours
When complete, unit will switch to KEEP WARM and
count up.
No pressure release
Deluxe Reversible Rack
in higher position
DEHYDRATE
No temp adjustment
available
Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables
1 minute to 60 minutes
Open lid to pause cooking, close lid
to resume.
HH:MM
HH:MM
Once cooled,
unit will prompt
you to “ADD” and
“STIR”cultures.
Then press
START/STOP to
start incubating.
Deluxe Reversible Rack
with Deluxe Layer installed
Adjust temp from
80°F to 195°F
4 hours to 12 hours
Lock Pressure Lid
and turn valve
SEAR/SAUTÉ
YGRT or FMNT 8 hours to 12 hours
to VENT
Brown meats, sauté vegetables, and simmer sauces
Unit will display
“BOIL” while
pasteurizing.
When done, unit
will beep and
display “COOL”.
No lid necessary
If using Pressure Lid,
turn valve to VENT
LO, LO-MED, MED,
MED-HI, or HI
No time adjustment
available
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