Ninja FG551 Owner's Manual

SMART XL GRILL

FG550

Series

OWNER’S GUIDE

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz

Watts: 1760W

TIP: You can ﬁnd the model and serial numbers on the QR code label on the back of the unit by the power cord.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards .................................4

Parts ................................................6

Getting to Know the Ninja® Foodi™ Smart XL Grill .........7

Function Buttons ........................................7

Operating Buttons ....................................... 7

Before First Use .......................................7

Using the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill .....................8

Splatter Shield ...........................................8

GrillControl Technology ...................................8

Batch Grilling ........................................8

Using the Foodi Smart Thermometer ......................9

Using the Thermometer in Dierent Cooking Scenarios . 10

How to Correctly Insert the Thermometer ..............11

Cooking Functions .......................................12

Grill .................................................12

Air Crisp .............................................13

Roast .............................................. 14

Bake ................................................15

Dehydrate ...........................................16

Broil .................................................16

Troubleshooting .....................................17

Cleaning the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill ................. 18

Replacement Parts ................................... 18

Warranty ............................................ 19

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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

WARNING

1 To eliminate a choking hazard for

young children, discard all packaging materials immediately upon unpacking.

2 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.

3 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.

4 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.

5 Ensure the surface is level, clean

and dry. DO NOT place the appliance near the edge of a countertop during operation.

6 ALWAYS ensure the appliance is

properly assembled before use.

7 When using this appliance, provide

at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of space above and on all sides for air circulation.

8 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.

9 To protect against electrical shock DO

NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main unit

housing in water or other liquid.

10 DO NOT use the appliance if there is

damage to the power cord or plug. Regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. If the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way, immediately stop use and call Customer Service.

11 NEVER use outlet below

countertop surface.

12 DO NOT place appliance and let cord

hang over edges of tables, counters or touch hot surfaces.

13 Only use recommended accessories

included with this appliance or authorized by SharkNinja. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by SharkNinja may cause a risk of fire or injury.

14 Before placing any accessory into the

cooker, ensure they are clean and dry.

15 DO NOT use the appliance without the

removable cooking pot and splatter shield installed.

16 ALWAYS ensure hood is fully closed

before operating.

17 DO NOT move the appliance when

in use.

18 DO NOT cover the air intake vent or

air outlet vent while unit is operating. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat.

19 DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Appliance

surfaces are hot during and after operation. To prevent burns or personal injury, ALWAY S use protective hot pads or insulated oven mitts and use available handles and knobs.

20 DO NOT touch accessories during or

immediately after cooking. The grill grate and basket becomes extremely hot during the cooking process. Avoid physical contact while removing the accessory from the appliance. To prevent burns or personal injury ALWAYS use care when interfacing with product. Recommend use of long handed utensil and protective hot pads or insulated oven mitts.

21 DO NOT use this appliance for

deep-frying.

22 DO NOT place hands near Foodi™

Smart Thermometer cord when in use to prevent burning or scalding.

23 The Foodi Smart Thermometer

does NOT replace an external food thermometer.

24 To prevent possible illness, A LWAYS

use an external food thermometer to check that your food is cooked to the recommended temperatures.

Indicates to 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.

Take care to avoid contact with hot surface. Always use hand protection to avoid burns.

For indoor and household use only.

25 Should a grease fire occur or the

unit emits black smoke, unplug immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing any cooking accessories.

26 Please refer to the Cleaning &

Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the appliance.

27 To disconnect, turn unit to “off”, then

unplug from socket when not in use and before cleaning.

28 Allow to cool before cleaning,

dissasembly, putting in or taking off parts and storage.

29 DO NOT clean with metal scouring

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

30 Cleaning and user maintenance shall

not be made by children.

31 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or

electric burner or in a heated oven.

32 Extreme caution must be used when

moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS

Grill Grate

Double-sided

Cleaning Brush

GETTING TO KNOW THE NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL

NOTE: Not all functions included in each model.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

GRILL Grill indoors while creating even

char, grill marks, and grilled ﬂavor.

Crisper Basket

Cooking Pot

Removable

Splatter Shield

Hood

Main Unit

(power cord

not shown)

Control

Panel

Onboard

Thermometer

Storage

NOTE: Additional accessories are available for purchase at ninjaaccessories.com.

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Foodi™ Smart Thermometer

AIR CRISP For crispiness and crunch with little to no oil.

BAKE Bake cakes, treats, desserts, and more. ROAST Tenderize meats, roast vegetables,

and more. DEHYDRATE Dehydrate meats, fruits,

and vegetables for healthy snacks. BROIL Add the crispy ﬁnishing touch to

meals or melt cheese on sandwiches.

OPERATING BUTTONS

POWER button Once the unit is

plugged in, press the power button to turn on the stops the current turns o the unit.

Left arrows Use the up arrows to the left of the display to adjust the cooking temperature in any function or to set the internal doneness when using PRESET and MANUAL buttons.

Right arrows Use the up arrows to the right of the display to set the food type when using PRESET or to adjust the cook time when not cooking with the Foodi Smart Thermometer.

unit. Pressing it during cooking

cooking function and

and down

BEFORE FIRST USE

1 Remove all 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 grill grate, splatter shield, crisper basket, thermometer, cleaning brush, and cooking pot

in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. All accessories, except the thermometer, are dishwasher safe. NEVER clean the main unit or thermometer in the dishwasher.

MANUAL button Switches the display screen so you can manually set the thermometer internal doneness. Manual button does not work with Dehydrate function.

PRESET button Switches the display screen so you can set the thermometer, food type, and internal doneness based on the preset temperatures. Preset button does not work with Dehydrate function.

NOTE: To adjust the temperature or time during cooking, press the up and down arrows. The unit will then resume at those settings.

START/STOP button After selecting temperature and time, press the START/STOP button to begin cooking.

Standby Mode If there has been no interaction with the control panel for 10 minutes and the unit is not cooking, the unit will go into Standby Mode and the control panel will dim.

Preheat If the unit is preheating, it will be indicated by a progress bar on the display screen and the PREHEAT button will illuminate. To turn o Preheat, press the PREHEAT button while the grill is in preheat state. ADD FOOD will display.

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