Ninja OP300 User Manual

FOODI™
TENDERCRISP™
PRESSURE COOKER

OP300

Series

OWNER’S GUIDE

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
Watts: 1460W

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numbers on the QR code label located on
the back of the unit by the power cord.

CONTENTS

ENGLISH

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™ 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 .....................16

Using the Cooking Functions with the Pressure Lid ..........17

Pressure Cook .......................................17

Steam ...............................................18

Slow Cook ...........................................19

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 all instructions before using your Ninja® Foodi™ TenderCrisp™
Pressure Cooker.

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

WARNING

1 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.

2 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 installed.

3 To eliminate a choking hazard for

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

4 ALWAYS ensure the appliance is

properly assembled before use.

5 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.

6 Intended for countertop use only.

Ensure the surface is level, clean,
and dry.

7 DO NOT place appliance on or

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

8 This appliance cooks under

pressure. Improper use may
result in scalding injury. Make
certain unit is properly closed
before operating. See Operating
Instructions.

9 To protect against electrical shock

do not immerse cord, plugs,
cooker base, or crisping lid in
water or other liquid. DO NOT
rinse these parts under the tap.

10 DO NOT cover the pressure valves.
11 Unplug from outlet when not in

use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking
o parts.

12 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.

13 DO NOT move the appliance

when in use.

14 Only use the side handles to carry

or move the appliance.

15 Removable cooking pot can be

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

16 DO NOT place food or liquid

directly into the unit without the
pot installed. Only the removable
cooking pot is designed to
contain food or liquid.

17 To prevent risk of explosion

and injury, use only SharkNinja
silicone rings. DO NOT use if torn
or damaged.

18 Before placing removable cooking

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

19 DO NOT sauté or fry with oil while

pressure cooking.

20 NEVER use SLOW COOK setting

without food and liquids in the
removable cooking pot.

21 DO NOT use this appliance for

deep frying.

22 DO NOT exceed the cooking pot’s

PRESSURE MAX fill level when
pressure cooking. Overfilling may
cause personal injury or property
damage or aect the safe use of
the appliance.

23 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.

24 ALWAYS follow the maximum and

minimum quantities of liquid as
stated in instructions and recipes.

25 Foods such as applesauce,

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 if
following a Ninja Foodi recipe.

26 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.

27 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. If the
lid will not turn to unlock, this
indicates the appliance is still
under pressure—DO NOT force
lid open. Any pressure remaining
can be hazardous. Let unit
naturally release pressure or turn
the Pressure Release Valve 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.

28 ALWAYS keep hands, face, and

other body parts away from
the pressure release valve prior
to or during pressure release.
Additional steam may escape
when opening the pressure lid.

29 DO NOT use a damaged

removable cooking pot, silicone
ring, or lid. Replace before using.

30 A LWAYS ensure silicone ring is

installed and lid is properly closed
before operating.

31 Close adult supervision is

necessary when this appliance
is near children.

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HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

32 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. Return the
appliance to SharkNinja Operating
LLC for examination, repair,
or adjustment.

33 The use of attachments or

accessories not recommended or
sold by SharkNinja may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury.

34 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.

35 To avoid contact with scalding

steam, DO NOT put your hand
directly over the pressure release
valve.

36 To avoid risk of scalding or cooker

malfunctioning, make sure silicone
seal is cleaned and properly
attached to lid before cooking.

37 When removable cooking pot is

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

38 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.

39 Use caution when opening the

lid. Steam escapes as soon as the
lid is opened. NEVER place your
face or hands over the unit when
removing the lid. ALWAYS use
oven mitts when handling the hot
removable cooking pot.

40 DO NOT use this unit to cook

instant rice.

41 When using SLOW COOK or

SEAR/SAUTÉ settings with the
pressure lid closed, ALWAY S keep
the pressure release valve in the
VENT position. If the lid is locked
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
counterclockwise to the SEAL
position.

43 DO NOT use abrasive cleaners,

steel wool, or scouring pads to
clean the cooker.

44 Spilled food can cause serious

burns. Keep appliance and cord
away from children. NEVER drape
cord over edge of counter. NEVER
use outlet below counter. NEVER
use with an extension cord.

45 To prevent food contact with the

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

46 DO NOT cover the air intake vent

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

47 When unit is in operation, hot

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

48 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
ALWAYS place them on a heat­resistant surface after removing.
DO NOT touch accessories during
or immediately after cooking.

49 NEVER connect this appliance

to an external timer switch or
separate remote-control system.

50 Should the unit emit black smoke,

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

51 Let the appliance cool for

approximately 30 minutes before
handling, cleaning, or storing.

52 To avoid possible steam damage,

place the unit away from walls
and cabinets during use.

53 When using this appliance,

provide adequate space above
and on all sides for air circulation.

54 DO NOT use the cooking pot,

Cook & Crisp Basket, reversible
rack, or any other accessories
in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection oven, or conventional
oven or on a ceramic cooktop,
electric coil, gas burner range,
or outdoor grill.

55 Make sure the unit is clean

before using. Please refer to the
Cleaning & Maintenance section
for regular maintenance of the
appliance. Return the appliance to
SharkNinja Operating LLC for
any other servicing.

56 DO NOT let the power cord touch

hot surfaces.

57 Use extreme caution 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.

58 Outlet voltages can vary, aecting

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.

59 Use extreme caution when closing

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

60 DO NOT tamper with, disassemble,

or otherwise remove the red float
valve or pressure release assembly.

61 To disconnect, turn any control

to “o”, then remove plug from
wall outlet.

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES

PARTS

A Reversible Rack
B Cook & Crisp™ Basket
C Detachable Diuser
D 6.5-Quart Removable

Cooking Pot

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

ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

ENGLISH

P Cook & Crisp™ Layered Insert
Q Multi-Purpose Pan

A

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R Roasting Rack Insert
S Dehydrating Rack

K

T Loaf Pan
U Crisper Pan

B

P

C

Q

D

L

E

M

R

F

Underside of Pressure Lid

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