Ninja Foodi Grill Owner's Guide

Important Safeguards

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

Household Use Only. Read and review instructions for operation and use.

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

For indoor and household use only.

Read all instructions before using your Ninja Foodi™ Grill.

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

WARNING

1. Remove and discard all packaging material from the unit.
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.
5. DO NOT use in moving vehicles or boats. DO NOT use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
6. Ensure the surface is level, clean and dry. DO NOT place the appliance near the edge of a countertop during operation.
7. ALWAYS ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use.
8. When using this appliance, provide at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of space above and on all sides for air circulation.
9. 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.
10. To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main unit housing in water or other liquid.
11. 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 a Service Center.
12. NEVER use outlet below countertop surface.
13. DO NOT place appliance and let cord hang over edges of tables, counters or touch hot surfaces.
14. 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.
15. Before placing any accessory into the cooker, ensure they are clean and dry.
16. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable cooking pot and splatter shield installed.
17. ALWAYS ensure hood is fully closed before operating.
18. DO NOT move the appliance when in use.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking. The grill grate and basket become 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.
22. DO NOT use this appliance for deep-frying.
23. Should a grease fire occur or the unit emits black smoke, unplug immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing any cooking accessories.
24. Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the appliance.
25. 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.
26. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
27. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
28. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
29. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

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Getting to Know Your Foodi™ Grill

Main Unit Components:

• Control Panel: Contains buttons and display for operating the unit. (Power cord not shown)
• Air Intake Vent: Allows air circulation into the unit.
• Air Outlet Vent: Allows air circulation out of the unit.
• Hood: Covers the cooking area.

Parts Included:

• Ceramic-Coated Grill Grate
• Ceramic-Coated Crisper Basket
• Ceramic-Coated Cooking Pot
• Splatter Shield (Removable): Located on the underside of the hood to keep the heating element clean and prevent smoking.
• Collector: Catches grease and debris.
• Cleaning Brush

NOTE: Accessories may vary.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage: 120V-60Hz

Control Panel and Functions

The control panel display shows time in an HH:MM format. The display to the left reads 20 minutes.

NOTE: Not all functions are included on every model.

Function Buttons:

• GRILL: Grill indoors while creating even char, grill marks, and grilled flavor.
• AIR CRISP: For crispiness and crunch with little to no oil.
• ROAST: Tenderize meats, roast vegetables, and more.
• BAKE: Use to bake cakes, treats, desserts, and more.
• DEHYDRATE: Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables for healthy homemade snacks.

Operating Buttons:

• POWER button: Press to turn on the unit when plugged in. Pressing it during cooking stops the current function and turns off the unit.
• TEMP arrows: Use the up and down arrows to adjust the cooking temperature. When using the Grill function, toggle the GRILL button or use the up and down arrows to adjust cooking temperature.
• TIME arrows: Use the up and down arrows to adjust the cook time.
• START/STOP button: After selecting temperature and time, press to begin cooking.

STANDBY MODE: The unit will power off if no cooking is in process and there has been no interaction with the control panel for 10 minutes.

Before First Use

1. Remove all packaging material from the unit.
2. Remove all accessories from the package and read this manual carefully. Pay particular attention to operational instructions, warnings, and important safeguards to avoid injury or property damage.
3. Wash the grill grate, splatter shield, crisper basket, and cooking pot in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. The grill grate, splatter shield, crisper basket, and cooking pot are also dishwasher safe. NEVER clean the main unit in the dishwasher.

NOTE: In order to ensure the highest possible standard for refurbished items, all units are thoroughly inspected as part of the process. For this item, water may be used during the refurbishing process and so; you may notice some condensation in the water reservoir. It is recommended to rinse the water reservoir with fresh water prior to its first use.

Using Your Foodi™ Grill

Splatter Shield

Located on the underside of the hood, the splatter shield keeps the heating element clean and prevents smoking. The splatter shield is removable for cleaning, but it is recommended to keep it in place when cooking.

Removing the Splatter Shield:

Allow the splatter shield to cool completely. Remove it by using your thumb to release the front clip by pushing the front clip upward and using your other hand to pull one of the tabs toward you. This will release the splatter shield, allowing you to pull it out of the slot along the back of the hood.

Installing the Splatter Shield:

Gently push the splatter shield into the back of the hood. Insert the back tab on the shield with the slot on the back of the hood. Then push the splatter shield upward until it clicks into the clip on the front of the hood.

GrillControl Technology

This technology allows control of the grill grate temperature for precise cooking and to keep smoke out of the kitchen. When using the Grill function, you will need to select the grill grate temperature setting.

Recommended Temperature Levels for Common Ingredients:

• LOW (up to 400°F): Bacon, Sausages, Hot dogs, Frozen Seafood, Calzones, Marinated/sauced meat
• MEDIUM (450°F): Steaks, Burgers, Kebobs, Pizzas
• HIGH (500°F): Veggies, Chicken, Fruit
• MAX (up to 510°F): Using thick barbecue sauce, Fresh/Frozen Meats

NOTE: The unit could create smoke during the cooking process. For less smoke, we recommend using canola, coconut, avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil instead of olive oil.

NOTE: The unit may produce smoke when cooking meats on a hotter setting than what is recommended.

Switching to Grill after using another function:

If the unit is already warm and the grill grate is at room temperature when placed in the unit, "Add Food" may appear on the screen immediately. It is recommended to allow the grill grate to heat up for at least 6 minutes before placing ingredients on it. As the unit continues to run and the grill grate heats up, "Add Food" will remain on the screen until you open the hood and place ingredients on the grate.

Batch grilling:

When grilling more than two consecutive batches of food, it is recommended to empty the fat/oil from the removable cooking pot. This will help prevent grease from burning and causing smoke. It is also recommended to allow the grill grate to heat back up for at least 3-5 minutes between batches to ensure consistent grill marks and char.

Cooking Functions

Grill Function

1. Place the cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the rear bump on the main unit. Then place the grill grate in the pot with the handles facing up. Ensure the splatter shield is in place and close the hood.
2. Press the GRILL button. The default temperature level will illuminate on the left side of the control panel and the corresponding air temperature will appear on the display screen. Press the Grill button or the up and down TEMP arrows to adjust the temperature setting.
3. Press the up and down TIME arrows to set the cooking time in one-minute increments, up to 30 minutes.
4. Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating. "PRE" will appear on the display screen, and the progress bar will begin. It can take about 8 minutes to preheat, depending on the selected temperature setting.
5. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and "Add Food" will flash across the display screen.
6. Open the hood and place ingredients on the grill grate. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

NOTE: During cooking, you can open the hood to check on or flip your food. The timer will pause when the hood is opened and then automatically resume after it is closed.

When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and "END" will appear on the display screen. Keep the hood open after removing your food so the unit will cool down more quickly. The stainless steel wrap on the exterior of the unit will be hot after cooking. If you need to cook your food longer, simply press the TIME up arrow to add more time, then press the START/STOP button.

NOTE: If batch cooking, empty the oil from the removable cooking pot after every 2 batches. This will help prevent grease from burning and causing smoke.

Air Crisp Function

1. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Place the crisper basket in the pot, then close the hood.
2. Press the AIR CRISP button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the up and down TEMP arrows to adjust the temperature.
3. Use the up and down TIME arrows to set the cook time in 1-minute increments up to 1 hour.
4. Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating. "PRE" will appear on the display screen, and the progress bar will begin. It can take up to 3 minutes to preheat, depending on the selected temperature setting.
5. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and "Add Food" will flash across the display screen.
6. Open the hood and place ingredients on the grill grate. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

NOTE: During cooking, you can open the hood to check on or flip your food. The timer will pause when the hood is opened and then automatically resume after it is closed.

When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and "END" will appear on the display screen. Keep the hood open after removing your food so the unit will cool down more quickly. The stainless steel wrap on the exterior of the unit will be hot after cooking. If you need to cook your food longer, simply press the TIME up arrow to add more time, then press the START/STOP button.

NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing the AIR CRISP button again. "Add Food" will flash across the screen. Open the hood and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down. Skip to step 7 for further instructions.

Roast Function

1. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, then close the hood.
2. Press the ROAST button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the up and down TEMP arrows to adjust the temperature.
3. Use the up and down TIME arrows to set the cook time, in 15-minute increments, up to 4 hours.
4. Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating. "PRE" will appear on the display screen, and the progress bar will begin. It can take up to 3 minutes to preheat, depending on the selected temperature setting.

NOTE: To convert conventional oven recipes, reduce the temperature by 25°F. Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.

NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing the ROAST button again. "Add Food" will flash across the screen. Open the hood and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

5. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and "Add Food" will flash across the display screen.
6. Open the hood and place ingredients in the pot. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

NOTE: During cooking, you can open the hood to check on your food. The timer will pause when the hood is opened and then automatically resume after it is closed.

When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and "END" will appear on the display screen. Keep the hood open after removing your food so the unit will cool down more quickly. The stainless steel wrap on the exterior of the unit will be hot after cooking. If you need to cook your food longer, simply press the TIME up arrow to add more time, then press the START/STOP button.

Bake Function

1. Place cooking pot in the unit so the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, then close the hood.
2. Press the BAKE button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the up and down TEMP arrows to adjust the temperature.
3. Use the up and down TIME arrows to set the cook time, in 15-minute increments, up to 4 hours.
4. Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating. "PRE" will appear on the display screen, and the progress bar will begin. It can take up to 3 minutes to preheat, depending on the selected temperature setting.

NOTE: To convert conventional oven recipes, reduce the temperature by 25°F. Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.

NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing the BAKE button again. "Add Food" will flash across the screen. Open the hood and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

5. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and "Add Food" will flash across the display screen.
6. Open the hood and add ingredients to the pot or set your bake pan directly in the bottom of the pot, and close the hood to start cooking. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

NOTE: During cooking, you can open the hood to check on your food. The timer will pause when the hood is opened and then automatically resume after it is closed.

When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and "END" will appear on the display screen. Keep the hood open after removing your food so the unit will cool down more quickly. The stainless steel wrap on the exterior of the unit will be hot after cooking. If you need to cook your food longer, simply press the TIME up arrow to add more time, then press the START/STOP button.

Dehydrate Function

NOTE: The Dehydrate function is not included on all models.

1. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, then add a single layer of ingredients to the bottom of the pot. Place the crisper basket in the pot and add a layer of ingredients to the bottom of the basket. Close the hood.
2. Press the DEHYDRATE button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the up and down TEMP arrows to set your desired temperature.
3. Use the up and down TIME arrows to set the dehydration time, in 15-minute increments, up to 12 hours.
4. Press the START/STOP button to begin. The unit does not need to preheat.

NOTE: During dehydration, you can open the hood to check on your food. The timer will pause when the hood is opened and then automatically resume after it is closed.

When dehydration time is complete, the unit will beep and "END" will appear on the display screen. Remove your food and close the hood.

Cleaning Your Foodi™ Grill

The unit should be cleaned thoroughly after every use. Always let the appliance cool before cleaning.

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Keep the hood open after removing your food so the unit will cool down more quickly.

• To clean the main unit and control panel, wipe them with a damp cloth.
• The cooking pot, grill grate, crisper basket, and splatter shield are dishwasher safe.

NOTE: NEVER use abrasive tools or cleaners. NEVER immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid.

• If hand-washing, use a cleaning brush to help wash the parts. Air-dry or towel-dry all parts after hand-washing.
• If food residue or grease is stuck on the grill grate, splatter shield, or any other removable part, place them in a sink or stack them in the pot and fill with warm, soapy water and allow to soak for a couple hours or overnight. After soaking, use a cleaning brush to clean each part.
• Over time, the splatter shield front tabs and frame may accumulate grease buildup. Soaking the splatter shield overnight will help soften the baked-on grease. After soaking, use a cleaning brush to remove the grease from the stainless steel frame and front tabs.

Allow base to cool before moving the unit, as the sides will be hot after cooking.

Use cleaning brush to help clean the accessories.

Deep Clean: Stack the removable parts in the cooking pot and soak them in the sink prior to handwashing. All parts, except the main unit, are dishwasher safe.

Remove splatter shield after it cools and clean after each use. Soak overnight and use cleaning brush to help remove baked-on grease from the frame and front tabs.

Troubleshooting Guide

• "Add Food" appears on the control panel display: The unit has completed its preheating and it is now time to add your ingredients.
• "Shut Lid" appears on the control panel display: The hood is open and needs to be closed for the selected function to start.
• "Add Pot" appears on the control panel display: The pot is not installed in the unit.
• "E" appears on the control panel display: The unit is not functioning properly. Please contact a service center.
• Why do blinking lights appear after I press the START/STOP button?: This is a progress bar indicating how far along you are in the preheating cycle.
• Why does the preheat progress bar not start from the beginning?: When the unit is warm from previous use, it will not require the full preheating time.
• Should I add my ingredients before or after preheating?: Let the unit preheat before adding ingredients.
• Why is my unit emitting smoke?: When using the Grill function, always select the recommended temperature setting. Make sure the splatter shield is installed.
• How do I pause the unit so I can check my food?: When the hood is opened during a cooking function, the unit will automatically pause.
• My food is burned: Do not add food until preheating is complete. For best results, check progress throughout cooking, and remove food when desired level of brownness has been achieved. Remove food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.
• My food didn't cook when air crisping: For consistent browning, make sure ingredients are arranged in an even layer on the bottom of the crisper basket with no overlapping. Shake loose ingredients during cooking for consistent crispiness.
• Why is my food blowing around when air crisping?: Occasionally, the fan will blow lightweight foods around. To prevent this, secure loose food (like the top slice of bread on a sandwich) with toothpicks.
• Can I air crisp fresh battered ingredients?: Yes, but use the proper breading technique. It is important to coat foods first with flour, then with egg, and then with bread crumbs. Be sure to press the bread crumbs onto the food so they stick in place. Loose breading may be blown off by the unit's powerful fan.
• The control panel display is no longer illuminated: The unit is off. Press the power button to turn it back on.
• Can I cancel or override preheating?: Preheating is highly recommended for best results. Skip preheating by selecting the function again after you press the START/STOP button. However, you cannot override preheating when using the Grill function.
• How can I deep clean the splatter shield?: The splatter shield should be cleaned after each use and is dishwasher safe. Over time, the splatter shield front tabs and frame may accumulate grease buildup. Soaking the splatter shield overnight will help soften the baked-on grease. After soaking, use a cleaning brush to remove the grease from the stainless steel frame and front tabs.

Brand and Legal Information

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Illustrations may differ from actual product. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

NINJA is a registered trademark of SharkNinja Operating LLC.

FOODI is a trademark of SharkNinja Operating LLC.

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