Ninja FD401 User Manual

FOODI™ DELUXE TENDERCRISP™ PRESSURE COOKER

FD400

Series

OWNER’S GUIDE

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V, 60Hz Watts: 1760W

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CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ..................................2

Parts & Accessories ....................................6

Using the Control Panel ................................8

Cooking Functions .......................................8

Operating Buttons .......................................8

Before First Use .......................................9

Installing the Condensation Collector ......................9

Removing & Reinstalling the Anti-Clog Cap .................9

Using Your Foodi™ Deluxe TenderCrisp™ Pressure Cooker . 10

Swap the Top ...........................................10

Using the Crisping Lid ................................... 10

Using the Cooking Functions with the Crisping Lid ......... 10

Air Crisp ............................................ 10

Broil .................................................11

Bake/Roast ..........................................12

Dehydrate ...........................................13

Installing & Removing the Pressure Lid .................... 14

Water Test: Get Started Pressure Cooking ................. 14

Natural Pressure Release vs. Quick Pressure Release .........15

Pressurizing .............................................15

Using the Cooking Functions with the Pressure Lid ..........16

Pressure Cook .......................................16

Steam ...............................................17

Slow Cook ...........................................18

Yogurt ..............................................18

Sear/Sauté ...........................................19

Accessories for Purchase ..............................20

Cleaning & Maintenance ............................... 21

Cleaning: Dishwasher & Hand-Washing .....................21

Removing & Reinstalling the Silicone Ring ..................21

Troubleshooting Guide ................................22

Helpful Tips ..........................................24

Replacement Parts ...................................24

Warranty ............................................25

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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® Foodi Pressure Cooker.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Deluxe TendercrispTM

WARNING

1 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.

2 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.

3 To eliminate a choking hazard for

young children, remove and discard the protective cover fitted on the power plug of this appliance.

4 Children shall not play with

the appliance.

5 NEVER use socket below counter.

6 NEVER connect this appliance to

an external timer switch or separate remote-control system.

7 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.

8 To protect against electrical shock

DO NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main unit housing in water or other liquid. Cook only in the pot provided or in a container recommended by SharkNinja placed in the provided pot.

9 Regularly inspect the appliance

and power cord. DO NOT use the appliance if there is damage to the power cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way, immediately stop use and call Customer Service.

10 ALWAYS ensure the appliance is

properly assembled before use.

11 Before use, ALWAYS check pressure

release valve and red float valve for clogging or obstruction, and clean them if necessary. Check to make sure the red float valve on the pressure lid moves freely. Foods such as apple sauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and splutter when pressure cooked, clogging the pressure release valve. These and similar expanding foods (such as dried vegetables, beans, grains, and rice) should not be cooked in a pressure cooker, except when following a Ninja Foodi recipe.

12 DO NOT cover the air intake vent or

air socket vent while crisping lid is closed. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat.

13 To prevent risk of explosion and injury,

use only SharkNinja Silicone rings. Make certain silicone ring is installed and lid is properly closed before operating. DO NOT use if torn or damaged. Replace before using.

14 Before placing removable cooking

pot into the cooker base, ensure pot and cooker base are clean and dry by wiping with a soft cloth.

15 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.

16 Intended for worktop use only. Ensure

the surface is level, clean and dry. DO NOT move the appliance when in use.

17 DO NOT place appliance on hot

surfaces or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

18 DO NOT use accessory attachments not

recommended or sold by SharkNinja. DO NOT place accessories in a microwave, toaster oven, convection oven, or conventional oven or on a ceramic cooktop, electric coil, gas burner range, or outdoor grill. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by SharkNinja may cause fire, electric shock, or injuries.

19 When using this appliance, provide

adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.

20 A LWAYS follow the maximum and

minimum quantities of liquid as stated in instructions and recipes.

21 NEVER use SLOW COOK setting

without food and liquids in the removable cooking pot.

22 DO NOT use the appliance

without the removable cooking pot installed.

23 DO NOT use this appliance for

deep frying.

24 DO NOT cover the pressure valves.

25 DO NOT sauté or fry with oil while

pressure cooking.

26 Prevent food contact with heating

elements. DO NOT overfill or exceed the MAX fill level when cooking. Overfilling may cause personal injury or property damage or affect the safe use of the appliance.

27 When pressure cooking foods that

expand (such as dried vegetables, beans, grains, rice, etc.). DO NOT fill pot more than halfway, or as otherwise instructed in a Ninja

28 DO NOT use this unit to cook instant rice.

29 To prevent food contact with the

heating elements, DO NOT overfill the Cook & Crisp™ Basket.

30 Use extreme caution when closing the

crisping lid, taking care that nothing is caught in or pinched by the hinge.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

31 Socket 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.

32 DO NOT place the appliance near the

edge of a worktop during operation.

33 To avoid possible steam damage,

place the unit away from walls and cabinets during use.

34 Should the unit emit black smoke,

unplug immediately and wait for smoking to stop before removing the cooking pot and Cook & Crisp™ Basket.

35 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.

36 Extreme caution must be used when

the cooker contains hot oil, hot food, or hot liquids, or if the cooker is under pressure. Improper use, including moving the cooker, may result in personal injury. When using this appliance to pressure cook, ensure the lid is properly assembled and locked into position before use.

37 Caution should be used when searing

meats and sautéing in hot oil. Keep hands and face away from the removable cooking pot, especially when adding new ingredients, as hot oil may splatter.

38 When unit is in operation, hot steam

is released through the air socket vent. Place unit so vent is not directed toward the power cord, sockets, or other appliances. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from vent.

39 DO NOT attempt to open the lid

during or after pressure cooking until all internal pressure has been released through the pressure release valve and the unit has cooled slightly. DO NOT tamper with, disassemble, or otherwise remove the red float valve or pressure release assembly.

40 When using SLOW COOK or SEAR/

SAUTÉ settings, A LWAYS keep the pressure lid closed and the pressure release valve in the VENT position. If the lid is closed and the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position, an audible alarm will sound. “VENT” error code will appear on LED display to signal the need to turn the pressure release valve to the VENT position.

41 When using the PRESSURE COOK

setting, ALWAYS keep the pressure lid locked and the pressure release valve turned anticlockwise to the SEAL position.

42 If the lid will not turn to unlock, this

indicates the appliance is still under pressure. Any pressure remaining can be hazardous. Let unit naturally release pressure or turn the Pressure Release Valve slowly to the VENT position to release steam. Take care to avoid contact with the releasing steam to avoid burns or injury. When the steam is completely released, the red float valve will be in the lower position allowing the lid to be removed.

43 Spilled food can cause serious burns.

Keep appliance and cord away from children. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of tables or counters or touch hot surfaces.

44 ALWAYS keep hands, face, and other

body parts away from the pressure release valve prior to or during pressure release and when removing the pressure lid after cooking. Serious burns can result from the steam inside. ALWAYS lift and tilt the lid away from you when removing.

45 When removable cooking pot is

empt y, DO NOT heat it for more than 10 minutes, as doing so may damage the cooking surface.

46 The cooking pot, Cook & Crisp™

Basket, and reversible rack become extremely hot during the cooking process. Avoid hot steam and air while removing the cooking pot and Cook & Crisp™ Basket from the appliance, and ALWAY S place them on a heat resistant surface after removing. DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking.

47 Removable cooking pot can be

extremely heavy when full of ingredients. Care should be taken when lifting pot from cooker base.

48 Cleaning and user maintenance shall

not be made by children.

49 Let the appliance cool for

approximately 30 minutes before handling, cleaning, or storing.

50 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

51 DO NOT clean with metal scouring

pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

52 Please refer to the Cleaning &

Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the appliance.

Take care to avoid coming into contact with a hot surface.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES

PARTS

A Deluxe Layer B Deluxe Reversible Rack C Cook & Crisp

Basket

D Detachable Diuser E 8-Quart Removable

Cooking Pot

F Crisping Lid G Heat Shield H Control Panel I Cooker Base J Pressure Lid K Pressure Release Valve L Float Valve M Silicone Ring N Anti-Clog Cap O Air Outlet Vent P Condensation Collector

ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

ENGLISH

DELUXE REVERSIBLE RACK

1 Place the reversible rack in the pot in the

lower position.

2 Drop deluxe layer through reversible

rack handles.

COOK & CRISPTM BASKET

Underside of Pressure Lid

1 To remove diuser for cleaning, pull

2 diuser ﬁns o the groove on the basket, then pull down ﬁrmly.

2 To assemble the Cook & Crisp Basket,

place basket on top of diuser and press down ﬁrmly.

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