NINJA OG751ANZ Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill And Smoker Instruction Manual

NINJA OG751ANZ Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill And Smoker Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 230V~ 50Hz
Power: 1760W

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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 in the United Kingdom of SharkNinja Operating LLC. NINJA WOODFIRE is a pending application in the United Kingdom of SharkNinja Operating LLC. © 2023 Shark Ninja Operating LLC OG751ANZ_IB_MP_Mv9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OUTDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

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.
Avoid contact with hot surface. Always use hand protection to avoid burns.
For outdoor use only.
Resistant to water splash from any direction.

WARNING G Failure to follow these instructions could result in electric shock, fire or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury, or death. When using electrical  appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, discard all packaging materials immediately upon unpacking.

2. This appliance is for outdoor household use only. DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. DO NOT use in moving vehicles or boats. Misuse may cause injury.

3. DO NOT use indoors. This grill is designed for OUTDOOR USE ONLY in a well-ventilated area. If used under any overhead cover, toxic fumes, including carbon monoxide, may accumulate and cause serious  bodily injury or death.

4. This appliance can be used by persons, including children, 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.

5. LWAYS ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use. DO NOT use without side handles attached.

6. To avoid property damage from flame or heat maintain a minimum distance of 92cm (3 feet) from  rear, sidesand top to walls, rails or other combustible constructions.

7. Ensure the surface is level, stable, clean and dry. DO NOT place the appliance near the edge of the surface the grill is placed on during operation.

8. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. DO NOT allow the appliance to be used near, cleaned or maintained by children.

9. The appliance should be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA. The appliance is to be connected to a socket-outlet having an earthing contact.

10. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of children less than 8 years grabbing the cord or becoming entangled and to reduce the risk of people tripping over a longer cord. SUITABLE FOR USE WITH OUTDOOR APPLIANCES. Longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

11. To avoid property damage and burn injury from flame or heat, ALWAYS maintain a minimum safe distance of at least 1 foot (30 cm) from the pellet box during smoking. Small flames can come out from the pellet box if the grill lid is lifted in windy conditions.

12. To avoid burn injury, ALWAYS use pellet scoop when adding pellets to smoker box. DO NOT add pellets by hand.

13. To avoid burn injury and property damage, make sure the lid of the smoke box is fully closed to prevent flames from escaping out of the smoke box.

14. Pellets may continue to burn after cook time is complete. Do not touch or remove the smoke box until the grill has stopped smoking, pellets have completely burnt out and the smoke box has cooled.

15. o avoid personal injury and burns allow to cool before cleaning, disassembly, putting in or taking off parts and storage.

16. DO NOT allow pellets to overflow the pellet box. Doing so will introduce oxygen leading to combustion, flame and damage to the unit which may result in burn injury.

17. 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 gloves and use available handles and knobs.

18. DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking. The basket will 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 using with product. We recommend use of long handed utensil and protective hot pads or insulated oven gloves.

19. ALWAYS ensure the grill is completely cool before releasing and removing the cooking plates or moving the to avoid burns or personal injury.

20. DO NOT use the appliance without the grill plate installed.

21. To protect against electric shock, cord and extension cord should be arranged so that they will not drape over the worktop or table top where they can be pulled on by children or tripped over. Keep the cord connection dry and DO NOT immerse cord, plugs or main unit housing in water or other liquid.

22. 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.

23. NEVER use socket below worktop surface.

24. NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system.

25. DO NOT place appliance and let cord touch hot surfaces.

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

27. Before placing any accessory into the cooker, ensure it is clean and dry.

28. DO NOT move the appliance when in use.

29. 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.

30. DO NOT place anything on top of the product when the lid is closed during use.

31. Ensure the grill plate is correctly inserted and securely locked into position.

32. DO NOT use this appliance for deep-frying.

33. Some foods may cause oils or grease to splash. Use care when opening the grill to avoid burns.

34. Should a grease fire occur or the unit emits black smoke, unplug immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing any cooking accessories.

35. Socket voltages can vary, affecting the performance of your product. To prevent possible illness, ALWAYS use an external food thermometer to check that your food is cooked to the recommended temperatures.

36. Use ONLY genuine food grade wood pellets from Ninja in your unit.

37. NEVER use heating fuel pellets, hardwood, charcoal, liquid fuels or any other combustible material in the Smoker.

38. Keep hands and face away from Smoker Box when unit is in use and hot.

39. ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical fires accessible while operating the smoker.

40. ALWAYS store wood pellets in a dry location, away from heat-producing appliances and other
    fuel containers.

41. Keep your grill clean and do not allow excess grease or ash to collect inside or on the smoke box and cartridge. Doing so significantly increases the chances of a grease fire and additional smoke which can
    taint the flavour of your food.

42. Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the appliance.

43. To disconnect, press the power button to turn the unit off, then unplug from socket when not inuse and before cleaning.

44. DO NOT clean this product with a water spray or the like.

45. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

46. Store indoors when not in use – out of reach of children.

47. DO NOT keep uncovered grill exposed to elements. ALWAYS use grill cover when stored outdoors.

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

To order replacement or additional parts and accessories, visit ninjakitchen.com.au or n injakitchen.co.nz

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove and discard any packaging material and tape from the unit. Some stickers are to be permanently kept on the unit, ONLY remove stickers with ‘peel here’.

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 plate and crisper basket in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. The grill plate, crisper basket and base unit are NOT dishwasher safe. NEVER clean the main unit in the dishwasher.
   NOTE : The base liner underneath the bottom heating element may have some visible discoloration. This is a result of our normal manufacturing process. The unit has not been previously used.

4. DO NOT use abrasive brushes or sponges on the cooking surfaces, as they will cause damage to the coating.

5. Plug into electrical socket and press the switch located underneath the left side of the control panel to the ON position. (See Fig. A above).

6. To turn your product off, ensure the dial is rotated to the OFF position and the press switch is OFF.

HANDLE INSTALLATION

1. Ensure the correct handle is being used on the left and right side. (Refer to Fig. A and note that the handles have L and R stickers on the underside). A Allen Key is taped onto the left handle (see Fig. A).

2. Place unit at edge of table (Fig. B) OR with lid still taped down, carefully place grill upside down by holding the sides of the unit and the lid down. If tape has been removed, remove all accessories from the grill and holding the sides of the unit and the lid down, place grill on top of top pulp tray piece to protect unit **(Fig. C).

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3. Align each handle with tabs on base, then push up to set each handle in place **(Fig. D)

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4. . Use included Allen Key to tighten pre-assembled screws (2x) on each handle **(Fig. E)

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POWERING THE GRILL

1. Plug the RCD into electrical socket. Switch socket on.
2. Press RESET button on the RCD. The circle above the RESET button should be illuminated orange. If this isn’t the case, try a different socket.

NOTE: It may be difficult to see the orange if in direct sunlight

3. Press the TEST button on the RCD. The circle should now show black. This means the RCD is functioning correctly. If pressing the TEST button does not change the circle to black then contact customer services.
   NOTE: RCD Light; ORANGE = RCD is ON; BLACK = RCD is OFF

4. After establishing if the RCD is functioning correctly once again press RESET. The orange illumination should re-appear. The unit can now be switched on.

5. Press the on/off switch on the back of the control panel. Switch is on when the side with the line is pressed down.
   

6. Now turn the dial on the front of the control panel and turn it to the desired function. The display should illuminate to reveal times or temps. The grill is now ready to use.
   NOTE : The RESET button on the RCD will need to be pressed every time the unit is unplugged or the socket switched off.

EXTENSION CORD
If using an extension cord, ensure it is suitable for use outdoors with outdoor appliances. Using the incorrect cord could lead to the cord overheating, melting and/ or a drop in voltage. A drop in voltage can increase preheat times and impact cooking performance and/or cook times.

GETTING TO KNOW THE WOODFIRE ELECTRIC BBQ GRILL & SMOKER

FUNCTION BUTTONS
There are 2 ways to achieve authentic smokey BBQ flavours:

1. Dedicated SMOKER program for cooking over a longer period of time for deep flavours and tender results.
2. Add a quick burst of Woodfire Flavour to any of the other functions using the WOODFIRE FLAVOUR TECHNOLOGY button.
   GRILL : Closed-lid cooking for top and bottom heat. Best when grilling large or thick cuts of meat or frozen food or for an all-around sear. Open the lid while grilling delicate foods or lean proteins to develop chargrilled textures without overcooking.

WOODFIRE FLAVOUR TECHNOLOGY:
Press after selecting your cooking function to add Woodfire Flavour using the Grill, Air Fry, Bake, Roast or Dehydrate functions. When pressed, flame icon will illuminate on the display screen. SMOKER: Create deep, smoky flavours while cooking low and slow to tenderise large cuts of meat.
AIR FRY : Achieve crispiness and crunch with little to no oil and higher fan speeds.
ROAST: Tenderise meats, roast vegetables and more.
BAKE : Bake breads, cakes and more with lower fan speeds.
DEHYDRATE: Great for drying fruits, vegetables and jerky.
REHEAT: Ideal for reheating leftovers so nothing goes to waste.

OPERATING BUTTONS

DIAL: To power on the unit and select a cooking function, rotate the dial clockwise until desired function is selected. To power off the unit, rotate the dial anti-clockwise to the OFF position.

NOTE: When the unit is powered on, the display will be illuminated.

/ TEMP: Use the and buttons to the left of the display screen to adjust the cook temperature.
/ TIME: Use the and buttons to the right of the display screen to adjust the cook time.
START/STOP : Press to start or stop the current cook function or press and hold for 3 seconds to skip preheat.
MANUAL: Switches the display screen so you can manually set the target temperature for the probe.
PRESET : Switches the display screen so you can select a preset target temperature for the probe based on food load and desired results.

PREHEAT FOR BETTER RESULTS

For best grilling results, let the unit fully preheat before adding food. Adding food before preheating is complete may lead to overcooking, smoke and longer preheat time.

After you set function, time and temperature then press START, the unit will automatically begin preheating (except if using the Smoker function or the Reheat/Dehydrate functions) without enabling Woodfire Flavour technology.

REMOVABLE SMOKE BOX

The smoke box comes fully installed in the unit and is located on the right side of the lid. Always ensure the removeable smoke box is inserted into place before adding pellets. Review all warnings before proceeding.

Installing the smoke box:

To install, hold the smoke box lid open with one hand and insert the removable smoke box so it sits into place.

Adding Ninja Woodfire Pellets:

Fill the pellet scoop to the top and level off to avoid spilling. While holding the smoke box lid open, pour pellets into the smoke box until filled to the top smoke box lid. Ensure the lid is properly closed before cooking. Use only Ninja Woodfire Pellets for best results, performance and flavour.

Removing the smoke box and cleaning:

To avoid burns, allow pellets to completely burn and smoke box to cool completely, then remove smoke box and safely discard all contents.

USING THE NINJA® SMART PROBE

IMPORTANT: DO NOT place hands near the Ninja Smart Probe cord when in use to prevent burning or scalding.

Make sure the probe socket is free of any residue and the cord is free of knots before plugging it into the socket.

1. Slide out the probe storage compartment from under the control panel, then unwind the cord from the compartment to remove the probe.

2. Plug the probe into the socket located on the right side of the unit. Push firmly on the plug until it cannot go into the socket any further. Slide the storage compartment back.

3. After the probe is plugged into the socket, select the desired cook function and cook temperature.
   NOTE: There is no need to set a cook time, as the grill will automatically turn off the heating element and alert you when your food has finished cooking.

4. Press PRESET and use the arrows to the right of the display to select your desired food type and the arrows to the left of the display to set the internal outcome of your food (Rare through Well).

NOTE: Cooking different meats or the same ones to different outcome? Refer to the next page for details on programming.
If selecting the MANUAL button, use the below recommended internal cook temperatures.

NOTE: Preset cooking levels for BEEF/LAMB are lower than normal recommendations as unit will carry-over cook 5-10°C.

5. Place the accessory required for your selected cook function in the grill and close the lid. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.

6. While the grill is preheating, insert the probe horizontally into the centre of the thickest part of the piece of protein. Refer to the chart on the next page for further probe placement instructions.

7. When the grill has preheated and “ADD FOOD” appears on the screen, open the lid, place food with inserted probe in the unit and close the lid over the probe cord.
   
   Correct probe placement. Probe grip is fully inside unit.

8. The progress bar at the top of the display will track outcome. Flashing indicates progression to that stage.
   NOTE : When using Grill, Roast and Air Fry, the unit will beep and display FLIP. Flipping is optional, but recommended.

9. The grill will automatically stop when desired outcome is almost reached, as it accounts for carry-over cooking, and “ GET FOOD ” will display on the screen.

10. Transfer the protein to a plate while “REST” displays on the screen. Probe does not need to still be inserted. The protein will continue to carry-over cook to your set outcome, which will take about 3–5 minutes. This is an important step, as not resting could lead to results looking less cooked. Carry-over cook times can vary based on size of protein, cut of protein and type of protein.
    NOTE: The probe will be HOT. Use either oven
    gloves or tongs to take the probe out of the
    protein.
    NOTE: When using Grill, Roast and Air Fry, the unit will beep and display FLIP. Flipping is optional, but recommended. Correct probe placement. Probe grip is fully inside unit.
    NOTE : To check the internal temperature of other pieces of protein, press and hold MANUAL and insert the probe into each piece of meat.

USING THE PROBE IN DIFFERENT COOKING SCENARIOS:
Cooking 2 or more proteins of the same size to different levels of outcome:

• Set the cook level to the highest required.
• Insert the probe in the protein with the highest desired cook level.
• After preheating, place proteins inside the grill. When the progress bar shows that the lowest cook level is reached, remove the protein without probe.
• Continue cooking the remaining protein until the next desired cook level is reached. Cooking 2 or more proteins of different sizes:
• Insert probe in the smaller protein and use the Preset feature to choose the level of outcome.
• When that protein is cooked, remove it from the unit.
• Using oven gloves, transfer probe to the larger protein and use the arrows to the left of the display to choose its level of outcome. Cooking 2 or more different types of protein:
• Insert probe in the protein with the lower desired level of outcome.
• Use the Manual feature to choose the desired internal temperature.
• When that protein is cooked, remove it from the unit.
• Using oven gloves, transfer probe to the other protein and use the Manual feature to choose the desired internal temperature.

HOW TO INSERT THE PROBE

NOTE: DO NOT use the probe with frozen foods or for cuts of meat thinner than 1.5cm.

FOOD TYPE:

| **PLACEMENT| ****CORRECT| ****INCORRECT
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Steaks Pork chops Lamb chops Chicken breasts Burgers Tenderloins Fish fillets**| •  Insert probe horizontally into the centre of the thickest part of the meat.•  Make sure the tip of the probe is inserted straight into the centre of the meat, not angled toward the bottom or top of it.|

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| •  Make sure the probe is close to (but nottouching) the bone and away from any fator gristle.
| NOTE: The thickest part of the fillet may not be the centre. It is important that the end of the probe hits the thickest partso desired results are achieved.
Whole chicken| •  Insert probe horizontally into the thickest part of the breast, parallel to, but not touching, the bone.•  Make sure the top reaches the centre of the thickest part of the breast and doesn’t go all the way through the breast into the cavity.| **| ****

Smoker ;

NOTE : The temperature is preset to 120°C.

1. Place grill on a flat, level surface.

2. Open the lid and install the grill plate by positioning it flat on top of the heating  element so it sits into place.
   NOTE : If you are using the Ninja® Smart Probe, refer to the Using the Ninja Smart Probe section

3. Install the grease tray by sliding it into place at the back of the grill. Lift the smoke box lid and using the pellet scoop, fill the smoke box with pellets to the top, then close the lid. DO NOT overfill smoke box.

4. pen the lid and place ingredients on the grill plate. Close the lid.

5. Make sure the grill is plugged in and rotate the dial clockwise from the OFF position to select the SMOKER function.

6. he default temperature setting will display. Use the / TEMP buttons to choose a temperature from 120˚C to 210˚C in 5 degree increments.

7. Use the / TIME buttons to adjust cook time from 1 minute to 30 minutes, in 1 minute increments and from 30 minutes to 12 hours in 15 minute increments.

8. Press START to begin cooking. There is no preheat time for the Smoker function.

9. When cook time reaches zero, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

10. Remove food from the grill plate

COOKING FUNCTIONS – CONTINUED

Air Fry

NOTE: The temperature is preset to 200°C.

1. Place grill on a flat, level surface.

2. Open the lid and install the grill plate by positioning it flat on top of the heating element so it sits into place.

3. Place the crisper basket on the grill plate and position the basket feet into the designated indentations on the grill plate surface.

4. NOTE : If you are using the Ninja Smart Probe, refer to the Using the Ninja Smart Probe section.

5. Install the grease tray by sliding it into place at the back of the grill..

6. If you plan to add Woodfire Flavour, lift the smoke box lid and using the pellet scoop, fill the smoke box with pellets to the top, then close the lid. DO NOT overfill smoke box.

7. Make sure the grill is plugged in and rotate the dial clockwise from the OFF position to select the AIR FRY function.

8. If adding Woodfire Flavour, press the WOODFIRE FLAVOUR technology button.

9. The default temperature setting will display. Use the / TEMP buttons to choose a temperature from 150°C to 240°C in 5 degree increments.

10. Use the / TIME buttons to adjust cook time in 1 minute increments up to 1 hour.

11. Press START to begin preheating. If using Woodfire Flavour technology, the pellets will go through an ignition cycle (IGN), then the grill will begin preheating (PRE).
    NOTE: While preheating is strongly
    recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing and holding the START/STOP button for 4 seconds. “ADD FOOD” will flash across the screen. Open the lid and place ingredients on the grill plate or place bake pan on the plate. Once the lid is closed cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down. Skip to step 13 for further instructions

12. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep
    and ADD FOOD will appear on the display.

13.  Open the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will begin counting down.

14. When cook time reaches zero, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

15. Remove food from the crisper basket.

Roast

1.  Place grill on a flat, level surface. Open the lid and install the grill plate by positioning it flat on top of the heating element so it sits into place.
   NOTE: If you are using the Ninja” Smart Probe, refer to the Using the Ninja Smart Probe section.

2. Install the grease tray by sliding it into place at the back of the grill.

3. If you plan to add Woodfire Flavour, lift the smoke box lid and using the pellet scoop, fill the smoke box with pellets to the top, then close the lid. DO NOT averfill smoke box.

4. Make sure the grill is plugged in and rotate the dial clockwise from the OFF position to select the ROAST function.

5. If adding Woodfire Flavour, press the WOODFIRE FLAVOUR technology

6. Make sure the grill is plugged in and rotate
   the dial clockwise from the OFF position to
   select the ROAST function.

7. If adding Woodfire Flavour, press the WOODFIRE FLAVOUR technology button.

8. The default temperature setting will display. Use the / TEMP buttons to choose a temperature from 160˚C to 220˚C in 5 degree increments.

9. Use the / TIME buttons to adjust cook time from 1 minute to 1 hour, in 1 minute increments and from 1 hour to 2 hours in 5 minute increments.

10. Press START to begin preheating. If using  Woodfire Flavour technology, the pellets will go through an ignition cycle (IGN), then the grill will begin preheating (PRE).

11. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and ADD FOOD will appear on the display
    
    NOTE : While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing and holding the START/STOP button for 4 seconds. “ADD FOOD” will flashacross the screen. Open the lid and place ingredients on the grill plate. Once the lid is closed cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down. Skip to step 12 for further instructions.

12. Open the lid and place ingredients on the grill plate. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will begin counting down. 12 When cook time reaches zero, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

13. Remove food from grill plate.

Bake

NOTE: The temperature is preset to 160°C\

1. Place grill on a flat, level surface.

2. Open the lid and install the grill plate by positioning it flat on top of the heating element so it sits into place

3. Install the grease tray by sliding it into place at the back of the grill.
   
   NOTE: If you are using the Ninja Smart Probe, refer to the Using the Ninja Smart Probe section.

4. If you plan to add Woodfire Flavour, lift the smoke box lid and fill the smoke box with pellets to the top, then close the lid. DO NOT overfill smoke box

5. Make sure the grill is plugged in and rotate the dial clockwise from the OFF position to select the BAKE function. If adding Woodfire Flavour, press the WOODFIRE FLAVOUR technology button
   The default temperature setting will display. Use the 8/8 TEMP buttons to choose a temperature from 120°C to 210°C in 10 degree increments.

6. Use the / TIME buttons to adjust cook time from 1 minute to 1 hour, in 1 minute increments and from 1 hour to 4 hours in 5 minute increments

7. 9 Press START to begin preheating. If using Woodfire Flavour technology, the pellets will go through an ignition cycle (IGN), then the grill will begin preheating (PRE).

NOTE : While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing and holding the START/STOP button for 4 seconds. “ADD FOOD” will flash across the screen. Open the lid and place ingredients in your desired baking dish. Once the lid is closed cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down. Skip to step 13 for further instructions.

8. Open the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket on the grill plate. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.
9. When cook time reaches zero, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.
10. Remove food from the grill plate.
    NOTE: When using the Bake function, make sure to use the proper accessory. For wet or battered ingredients, use a baking dish. For loose items such as bread, pastries or biscuits, use the crisper basket.

Dehydrate

NOTE: The temperature is preset to 60°C.

1. Place grill on a flat, level surface.
2. Open the lid and install the grill plate by positioning it flat on top of the heating element so it sits into place.
3. Install the grease tray by sliding it into place at the back of the grill.
4. Open the lid and place ingredients on the grill plate. Close the lid. There is no preheat.
5. Make sure the unit is plugged in and rotate the dial clockwise from the OFF position to select the DEHYDRATE function.
6. The default temperature setting will display. Use the / TEMP buttons to choose a temperature from 40˚C to 90˚C in 5 degree increments.
7. Use the / TIME buttons to adjust cook time from 1 minute to 30 minutes, in 1 minute increments and from 30 minutes to 12 hours in
8. minute increments.
9. Press START to begin cooking.
10. When cook time reaches zero, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.
11. Remove food from the grill.

USING WOODFIRE FLAVOUR

TECHNOLOGY WITH DEHYDRATE

• To add Woodfire Flavour, after step 3, lift the smoke box lid and fill the smoke box with pellets to the top, then close the lid. DO NOT overfill smoke box.
• Skip step 4, follow steps 5-7 for programming. *Press the WOODFIRE FLAVOUR button after you select DEHYDRATE in step 4.
• After step 7, press START to begin preheating. The pellets will go through an ignition cycle (IGN).
• When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and ADD FOOD will appear on the display.
• Open the lid and place ingredients on the grill plate. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will begin counting down.
• When cook time reaches zero, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.
• Remove food from the grill plate.

COOKING FUNCTIONS – CONTINUED

Reheat

NOTE: The temperature is preset to 170°C.

1. Place grill on a flat, level surface.
2. If required, place the crisper basket on the grill plate and position the basket feet into the designated indentations on the grill plate surface. Add ingredients, then close the lid.
3. Install the grease tray by sliding it into place at the back of the grill.
4. Make sure the grill is plugged in and rotate the dial clockwise from the OFF position to select the REHEAT function.
5. The default temperature setting will display. Use the / TEMP buttons to choose a temperature from 130˚C to 210˚C in 10 degree increments.
6. Use the / TIME buttons to adjust cook time in 1 minute increments up to 1 hour.
7. Press START to begin cooking (the unit does not preheat in Reheat mode).
8. Cooking will begin and the timer will begin counting down.
9. When cook time reaches zero, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.
10. Remove food from the grill.

CLEANING YOUR THE WOODFIRE ELECTRIC BBQ GRILL & SMOKER

• The unit should be cleaned thoroughly after each use. ALWAYS let the appliance and accessories cool before cleaning.
• Unplug the unit from power source before cleaning. Keep the lid open after removing your food to allow the unit to cool quicker.
• Remove smoke box and safely discard cooled ash contents after every use.
• The pellet scoop is dishwasher safe. The grill plate, crisper basket, grease tray and smoke box are NOT dishwasher safe. DO NOT place the probe in the dishwasher.
• The Ninja® Smart Probe and holder are hand-wash only. DO NOT immerse any part of the probe in water or any other liquid. We recommend cleaning with a damp cloth only.
• Carefully remove cooled grease tray from the back of the unit. Safely discard grease contents and hand-wash grease tray in warm, soapy water.
• Cleaning of the smoke box is not required. However if desired, a wire brush can be used to remove extra creosote.
  NOTE: DO NOT use liquid cleaning solution

on the smoke box The inner lid should be wiped down with a damp towel or cloth after each use to deodorise the unit and remove any grease.

• If food residue or grease is stuck on the grill plate or any other removable part, soak in warm, soapy water before cleaning.
• Remove non-stick grill plate and crisper basket (if used) after each use and hand-wash with warm, soapy water.
• Gently wipe down the inside of the lid with a damp cloth.

NOTE: NEVER use abrasive tools or cleaners. NEVER immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid. DO NOT place in dishwasher.

• When stacking the coated accessories to store, place a cloth or paper towel between each piece to protect the coated surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug
unit before troubleshooting.

• My unit won’t turn on?

1. Check the residual current device (RCD) is fully plugged in and the reset button has been pressed.
2. Ensure the press switch is turned to the ON position.
3. Make sure the dial is not in the OFF position.  

If your unit doesn’t turn on after taking the steps above, please contact Customer Service at AUS +61 2 8801 7666 | NZ +64 800 112 660

• “Add Grill” appears on the control panel display.
  The grill plate needs to be installed. Once installed, close the lid and press the start button to begin.

• “Add Food” appears on the control panel display.
  The unit has completed preheating and it is now time to add your ingredients.

• “Shut Lid” appears on the control panel display.
  The lid is open and needs to be closed for the selected function to start.

• “E” appears on the control panel display.
  The unit is not functioning properly. Please contact Customer Service at AUS +61 2 8801 7666 | NZ +64 800 112 660. So we may better assist you, please register your product online at ninjakitchen.com.au or ninjakitchen.co.nz and have the product on hand when you call.

• “CLD” appears on the control panel display.
  Cold Smoking is to be used to provide smoke flavour to foods, this is not intended for cooking. When used on meat, poultry, or fish, this process should always be used in conjunction with a separate step to bring food up to food- safe internal temperatures. Refer to the local food standards authority for recommended food safe temperatures.

• Should I add my ingredients before or after preheating?
  For best results, let the unit preheat before adding ingredients.

• Do I need to completely fill the smoke box with pellets?
  Yes, always fill the smoke box to the top. We’ve perfected the amount of pellets needed for each smoke session, regardless of the function or food load, the unit will burn through them appropriately.

• “Plug In” appears on the control panel display.
  The probe is not plugged into the socket on the right side of the control panel. Plug the probe in before proceeding. Press the probe in until you hear a click.

• Why does the unit have a 1–9 scale for the Beef Preset?
  Perception of what a specific internal outcome looks like differs from person to person, even restaurant to restaurant. The 1–9 scale provides a wide range of options for each outcome level so you can customise outcome to your liking.

• “PRBE ERR” appears on the control panel display.
  This means the grill timed out before food reached the set internal temperature. As a protection for the unit, it can run for only certain lengths of time at specific temperatures.
  • Why is my food overcooked or undercooked even though I used the probe?
  It is important to insert the probe lengthwise into the thickest part of the ingredient to get the most accurate reading. Make sure to allow food using the Ninja Smart Probe to rest for 3–5 minutes to complete cooking. For more information, refer to the Using the Ninja Smart Probe section.

• Will the probe grip melt if it touches the hot grill plate?
  No, the grip is made of a high-temperature silicone that can handle the Ninja® Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker’s high temperatures.
  • When do I press the Woodfire Flavour technology button?
  Press the Woodfire Flavour technology button before pressing start when wanting to add smoke using the Grill, Air Fry, Roast, Bake or Dehydrate. You do not need to press the Woodfire Flavour  technology button when using the Smoker function. We don’t advise to use Woodfire Technology with reheat, as your food is already full of flavour.

• Why are flames coming out from the pellet box?
  Small flames can come out from the pellet box if the grill lid is lifted in windy conditions.

• Where should I keep my pellets stored?
  Always store pellet s in a dry area. Any moisture in the pellets can compromise ignition and quality of smoke flavor.

• Should I use any oils or non-stick sprays when smoking?
  No, we do not recommend using any oils or non-stick sprays when smoking because smoke will not adhere to the food as well.

• How do I dispose of burnt pellets after a cook cycle?
  Pellets may continue to burn after cook time is complete. Do not touch or remove the smoke box until the grill has stopped smoking, pellets have completely burnt out and the smoke box has cooled. Then, remove the smoke box and safely discard cooled ash contents.

• Why is preheat taking so long?

Preheat times vary by function and unit temperature.

GRILL: approx. HI 8-12 | MED 6-11 | LO 5-9mins

AIR FRY, BAKE, ROAST: 3 minutes

SMOKER, DEHYDRATE, REHEAT: No preheat.

If adding Woodfire Flavour, ignition time will add an additional 2-4 minutes.

Using the unit in inclement weather with heavy rain could cause longer preheat times.

If using an extension cord, ensure it is suitable for use outdoors with outdoor appliances. Using the incorrect cord could lead to the cord overheating, melting and/or a drop in voltage.

While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing and holding the START/STOP button for 3 seconds. “ADD FOOD” will flash across the screen. Open the lid and place ingredients in unit. Once the lid  isclosed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

• Can I turn off Woodfire Flavour technology?
  If you pressed Woodfire Flavour technology and already started your cooking function by pressing START, you can press the Woodfire Flavour technology button again to turn it off if the ignition cycle is less than 75% complete (indicated by the progress bar on the display screen). If pellets have fully ignited and the grill has transitioned to the preheat cycle (indicated on the display screen), you cannot turn Woodfire Flavour technology off.

• Can I add more pellets during a cook cycle?
  When using the SMOKER function, you can add more pellets once the first batch has fully burned. Press and hold the Woodfire Flavour technology button for 4 seconds to ignite new full box of pellets. If running back-to-back smoking sessions, we recommend refilling the smoke box using the pellet scoop when half the pellets have burned. DO NOT refill more than 2 times. DO NOT re- ignite pellets.

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED REPLACEMENT WARRANTY

For guarantee claims, you will need to submit a proof of purchase in the form of a valid receipt that displays date and place of purchase. This warranty does not replace but is in addition to your statutory rights. If your product becomes defective due to faulty material or workmanship within a period of 1 year from the date of purchase, we warrant to do the following:

• For New Zealand Consumers:
  We will replace the defective/faulty part with a new product, free of charge, or if the unit is deemed defective/faulty we replace the unit with an equivalent or upgraded model, at our discretion.

• For Australian Consumers:
  Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
  the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
  Replacement items will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the warranty
  period from the date of the original purchase. Please note: Your warranty is subject to the
  following conditions:
  DO NOT operate the appliance with a damaged plug or cord, or if the unit has been dropped,
  damaged or dropped in water.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance on your own. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician to avoid a hazard. Incorrect re-assembly or repair can cause a risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the appliance is used.

• The item has not been misused, abused, neglected, altered, modified or repaired by anyone.

• The item has been subjected to fair wear and tear.

• The item has not been used for trade, professional or hire purposes.

• The item has not sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accident

What is not covered?

• Accessories supplied with the item.

• Components that are subject to natural wear and tear caused by normal use in accordance
  with operating instructions.

• Unauthorised/improper maintenance/handling or overload is excluded from this warranty.

References

• Ninja Kitchen New Zealand
• Ninja Kitchen New Zealand
• Ninja Kitchen Australia | Blenders, Kitchen Systems and Cooking
• Ninja Kitchen Australia

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