FOODI® DELUXE
TENDERCRISP™
PRESSURE COOKER
OP401
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 located on
the back of the unit by the power cord.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ..................................2
Parts & Accessories ....................................6
Using the Control Panel ................................8
Function Buttons ........................................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
Bake/Roast ..........................................11
Broil .................................................12
Dehydrate ...........................................13
Familiarizing Yourself With Pressure Cooking .............. 14
Natural Pressure Release vs. Quick Pressure Release .........15
Pressurizing .............................................15
Installing & Removing the Pressure Lid .....................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
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 involve
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, discard all packaging materials
immediately upon unpacking.
4 DO NOT place appliance on a stovetop
or hot surfaces or near gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
5 DO NOT use the appliance without the
removable cooking pot installed.
6 When removable cooking pot is empty,
DO NOT heat it for more than 10
minutes, as doing so may damage the
cooking surface.
7 Children shall not play with the
appliance.
8 NEVER use electrical outlet below
counter.
9 NEVER connect this appliance to
an external timer switch or separate
remote-control system.
10 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.
11 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.
12 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.
13 ALWAYS ensure the appliance is
properly assembled before use.
14 Before use, A LWAY S check pressure
release valve and float valve for
clogging or obstruction and clean them
if necessary. Check to make sure the
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.
15 DO NOT cover the air intake vent, air
exhaust vent or electrical outlet while
crisping lid is closed. Doing so will
prevent even cooking and may damage
the unit or cause it to overheat.
16 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 silicone ring before using.
17 Before placing removable cooking
pot into the cooker base, ensure pot
and cooker base are clean and dry by
wiping with a soft cloth.
18 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.
19 Intended for worktop use only. Ensure
the surface is level, clean and dry. DO
NOT move the appliance when in use.
20 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.
21 When using this appliance, provide
adequate space above and on all sides
for air circulation.
22 A LWAYS follow the maximum and
minimum quantities of liquid as stated
in instructions and recipes.
23 NEVER use SLOW COOK setting
without food and liquids in the
removable cooking pot.
24 DO NOT use this appliance for deep
frying.
25 DO NOT cover the pressure valves.
26 DO NOT sauté or fry with oil while
pressure cooking.
27 Prevent food contact with heating
elements. DO NOT overfill or exceed
the MAX fill level of the pot and the
Cook & Crisp Basket or Plate. Overfilling
may cause personal injury or property
damage or affect the safe use of the
appliance.
28 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® Foodi® recipe.
29 DO NOT use this unit to cook instant rice.
30 Electrical 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.
31 DO NOT place the appliance near the
edge of a worktop during operation.
32 To avoid possible steam damage, place
the unit away from walls and cabinets
during use.
33 Should the unit emit black smoke,
unplug immediately and wait for
smoking to stop before removing the
cooking pot and Cook & Crisp™ Basket
or Plate.
34 DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Appliance
surfaces are hot during and after
operation. To prevent burns or personal
injury, A LWAYS use protective hot
pads or insulated oven mitts and use
available handles and knobs.
35 Extreme caution must be used when
the cooker contains hot food or hot
liquids and/or if the cooker is under
pressure. Improper use, including
moving the cooker, may result in
personal injury such as serious burns.
When using this appliance to pressure
cook, ensure the lid is properly
assembled and locked into position
before use. Food are under extreme
pressure during pressure cooking.
Failure to follow all instructions
regarding proper usage of the product
may result in unintended contact with
hot foods or liquids that have been
pressurized, resulting in serious burns.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
36 Caution should be used when searing
meats and sautéing. Keep hands and
face away from the removable cooking
pot, especially when adding new
ingredients, as hot oil may splatter.
37 When unit is in operation, hot steam
is released through the air exhaust
vent. Place unit so vent is not directed
toward the power cord, electrical
outlets, cabinets or other appliances.
Keep your hands and face at a safe
distance from vent.
38 DO NOT tamper with, disassemble, or
otherwise remove the float valve or
pressure release assembly.
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. Remove lid
promptly to avoid re-pressurization of
the inner pot.
40 DO NOT use Pressure Lid when
Sear/Sauté function is selected.
41 If using SLOW COOK setting, ALWAYS
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.
42 When using the PRESSURE COOK
setting, ALWAY S keep the pressure
lid locked and the pressure release
valve turned anticlockwise to the
SEAL position.
43 If the lid will not turn to unlock, this
indicates the appliance is still under
pressure. DO NOT intentionally press
down on float valve. 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
steam is completely released the float
valve will be in the lower position
allowing the lid to be removed. If steam
does not release when the pressure
release valve is moved to vent, unplug
the unit from the wall and let the unit
naturally release pressure.
44 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.
45 Serious burns can result from the steam
and hot foods inside the inner pot.
ALWAY S 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.
46 When removing the lid, DO NOT lift the
lid straight up as this may not release
the seal between the lid and pot,
increasing the risk of food splashing.
47 A LWAYS tilt the lid so that it is between
your body and the inner pot so that
you can be shielded from steam and
hot liquids.
48 The cooking pot, Cook & Crisp™ Basket
or Plate, and reversible rack become
extremely hot during the cooking
process. Avoid hot steam and air while
removing the cooking pot and Cook
& Crisp™ Basket or Plate from the
appliance, and ALWAYS place them on
a heat resistant surface after removing.
DO NOT touch accessories during or
immediately after cooking.
49 Removable cooking pot can be
extremely heavy when full of
ingredients. Care should be taken
when lifting pot from cooker base.
50 Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children.
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.
51 Let the appliance cool for
approximately 30 minutes before
handling, cleaning, or storing.
52 To disconnect, turn any control to
OFF, then unplug from electrical
outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning,
disassembly, putting in or taking off
parts and for storage
53 DO NOT clean with metal scouring
pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating
a risk of electric shock.
54 Please refer to the Cleaning &
Maintenance section for regular
maintenance of the appliance.
For indoor and household use only.
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PARTS & ACCESSORIES
PARTS
A Reversible Rack
B Cook & Crisp™ Layered Insert
C Cook & Crisp Basket
D Detachable Diuser
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
ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
A
J
K
B
C
D
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Q Skewer Stand
R Multi-Purpose Pan
S Roasting Rack Insert
T Dehydrating Rack
L
U Loaf Pan
V Crisper Pan
Q
R
S
F
Underside of Pressure Lid
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