NINJA AG551UK Foodi MAX Health Grill and Air Fryer Instructions
- June 7, 2024
- Ninja
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AG551UK Foodi MAX Health Grill and Air Fryer
Health Grill & Air Fryer
AG551UK
INSTRUCTIONS
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unlikely event of a product safety notification. By registering, you
acknowledge you have read and understood the instructions for use and warnings
set forth in the accompanying instructions.
CONTENTS
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 2
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 4
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting to Know Your Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 7 Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 8 Splatter Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 GrillControl Technology . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Batch Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 8 Using the Digital Cooking Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Probe in Different Cooking Scenarios . . . . . . . . 10 How to
Correctly Insert the Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cooking
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.12 Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Air Fry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Roast . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .15 Dehydrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 18
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . 19
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY · READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Read all instructions before using your Ninja® Foodi® Health Grill & Air Fryer
.
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 worktop during operation.
6 ALWAYS ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use.
7 When using this appliance, provide at least 15.25 cm (6 inches) 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 socket below worktop surface.
12 NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate
remote-control system.
13 DO NOT place appliance and let cord hang over edges of tables, counters or
touch hot surfaces including on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
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
guard installed.
17 ALWAYS ensure lid is fully closed before operating.
18 DO NOT move the appliance when in use.
19 DO NOT cover the air intake vent or air socket vent while unit is
operating. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause
it to overheat.
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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 gloves and use available handles and knobs.
21 DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking. The grill
plate 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
gloves.
22 DO NOT use this appliance for deep-frying.
23 DO NOT place hands near the Digital Cooking Thermometer cord when in use to
prevent burning or scalding.
24 The Digital Cooking Thermometer does NOT replace an external food
thermometer.
25 To prevent possible illness, ALWAYS use a thermometer to check that your
food is cooked to the recommended temperatures.
26 Should a grease fire occur or the unit emits black smoke, unplug
immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing any cooking accessories.
27 Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section for regular maintenance
of the appliance.
28 To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then unplug from socket when not
in use and before cleaning.
29 Allow to cool before cleaning, disassembly, putting in or taking off parts
and for storage.
30 DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and
touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
31 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.
For indoor and household use only.
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PARTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRILL
Grill Plate
Crisper Basket
Cooking Pot Removable Splatter Guard
Lid Main Unit (power cord not shown)
Control Panel Onboard Probe Storage
Double-sided Cleaning Brush
Digital Cooking Probe
Kebab Skewers
(Not included with all models)
To order additional parts and accessories, visit ninjakitchen.co.uk or contact
Customer Service at 0800 862 0453.
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The control panel display shows time in an HH:MM format. The display to the right reads 20 minutes.
FUNCTION BUTTONS
GRILL Grill indoors while creating even char, grill marks and grilled flavour.
AIR FRY For crispiness and crunch with little to no oil.
BAKE Cakes, treats, desserts and more.
ROAST Meats, roast vegetables, and more.
DEHYDRATE Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables for healthy snacks.
REHEAT Revive leftovers by gently warming them, leaving you with crispy
results.
OPERATING BUTTONS
POWER button Once the unit is plugged in, press the power button to turn on
the unit. Pressing it during cooking stops the current cooking function and
turns off the unit.
Left arrows Use the up and down arrows to the left of the display to adjust
the cooking temperature in any function or to set the internal outcome when
using PRESET and MANUAL buttons.
MANUAL button Switches the display screen so you can manually set the probe
internal outcome. Manual button does not work with Dehydrate function.
PRESET button Switches the display screen so you can set the probe, food type,
and internal outcome based on the preset temperatures. Preset button does not
work with Dehydrate function.
Right arrows Use the up and down 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 Probe.
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 off
preheat, press the PREHEAT button. “ADD FOOD” will then be displayed on the
unit.
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 plate, splatter guard, crisper basket, probe, cleaning brush,
and cooking pot in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. All
accessories, except the probe, are dishwasher safe. NEVER clean the main unit
or probe in the dishwasher.
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USING YOUR GRILL
SPLATTER GUARD Located on the underside of the lid, the splatter guard keeps
the heating element clean. ALWAYS ensure the splatter guard is installed when
cooking. Failure to use the splatter guard will result in oil buildup on the
heating element, which can cause smoking. Removing the splatter guard Remove
the splatter guard for cleaning after every use. Once the splatter guard has
cooled completely, remove it by pushing the upper right knob towards the back
of the lid. This will release the splatter guard, allowing you to pull it out
of the slot along the back of the lid.
Press Tab
Installing the splatter guard To install, slide the guard under the fixed tab
to the left hand side. Insert the smoke screen so the grooves on the smoke
screen match that of the fixed heat guard ring. Then gently push the splatter
guard upward until it clicks into the clip on the front of the lid.
Heat Shield Ring Notch
GRILLCONTROL TECHNOLOGY
When using the Grill function, you will need to select the grill plate
temperature setting. Below are recommended temperature levels for common
ingredients.
LOW (200°C)
MED (230°C)
· Bacon
· Sausages
· When using thick BBQ sauce
· Frozen meats
· Marinated/ sauced meats
HI (250°C)
MAX (260°C)
· Steaks · Veggies · Chicken · Fruit
· Burgers · Pizzas
· Hot dogs
· Meat kebabs
· Fresh/ frozen seafood
· Veggie Kebabs
NOTE: For less smoke, we recommend using vegetable, coconut, avocado,
grapeseed, or vegetable oil instead of olive oil. Heating oil past its smoke
point can impart food with a burnt, acrid flavour.
NOTE: The unit may produce smoke when cooking ingredients on a hotter setting
than what is recommended. For more cooking charts, refer to your Inspiration
Guide or visit ninjakitchen.co.uk.
Switching to Grill after using another function If the unit is already warm
from using a different function, “ADD FOOD” may appear on the screen
immediately. We recommend allowing the grill plate to heat up for at least 6
minutes before placing ingredients on it.
Batch grilling
When grilling more than two consecutive batches of food, it is recommended
that you empty the fat/oil from the removable cooking pot. It is also HIGHLY
recommended to clean the splatter shield in between uses. This will help
prevent grease from burning and causing smoke.
If you would like to skip the Preheat process, press the PREHEAT button.
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USING THE DIGITAL COOKING PROBE
IMPORTANT: DO NOT place hands near Digital Cooking Probe cord when in use to
prevent burning or scalding.
Before First Use Make sure the probe jack is free of any residue and the cord
is free of knots before plugging it into the socket.
1 Pull the probe storage compartment on the right side of the unit outward.
Then unwind the wire from the compartment to remove the probe.
2 Plug the probe into the input jack on the right hand side of the unit. Push
firmly on the plug until it cannot go into the jack any further. Place the
storage compartment back onto the side of the unit.
NOTE: There is no need to set a cook time, as the unit will automatically turn
off the heating element and alert you when your food has completed cooking.
3 Once the probe is plugged into the jack, it will enable and illuminate the
PRESET and MANUAL probe buttons. Select the desired cook function and cook
temperature.
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 to different preferences? Refer to page 10
for details on programming.
If selecting MANUAL button, use the below recommended internal cook temps.
FOOD TYPE: Fish
Chicken/Turkey Pork
Beef/Lamb
SET LEVEL TO:
Medium Rare (50°C) Medium (55°C)
Medium Well (60°C) Well Done (65°C) Well Done (75°C)
Medium Rare (50°C) Medium (55°C)
Medium Well (65°C) Well Done (70°C) Rare (50°C)
Medium Rare (55°C) Medium (60°C)
Medium Well (65°C) Well Done (70°C)
5 Place the accessory required for your selected cook function in the unit and
close the lid. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.
NOTE: Refer to the UK food standards agency for recommended food safe
temperatures.
NOTE: Preset cooking levels for BEEF/LAMB are lower than normal
recommendations as unit will carry-over cook 5-10°C.
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USING YOUR GRILL CONT .
6 While the unit is preheating, insert the probe horizontally into the centre
of the thickest part of the piece of protein. Refer to the chart on the
adjacent page on further probe placement instructions.
Correct probe placement. Probe grip is fully inside unit.
7 When the unit 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.
8 The progress bar at the top of the display will track the stages of cook.
Flashing indications progression to that stage.
NOTE: When using Roast and Grill, the unit will beep and display FLIP.
Flipping is optional but recommended
9 The unit will automatically stop when your selection is almost reached, as
it accounts for carry-over cooking and GET FOOD will display on the screen.
USING THE PROBE IN DIFFERENT COOKING SCENARIOS:
Cooking 2 or more proteins of the same size to different levels of outcome:
Insert probe in the protein with the higher desired level of outcome. Use the
Preset feature to choose the level of outcome, then monitor the progress
bar–when the desired lower level of outcome is reached in that protein, remove
the protein without the probe from the unit. Continue cooking the remaining
protein until the desired level of outcome 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 done cooking, remove it from the unit. Then transfer probe to the
larger protein and use the Preset feature 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 done cooking, remove it
from the unit. Then transfer probe to the other protein and use the Manual
feature to choose the desired internal temperature.
10 Transfer the protein to a plate while REST displays on the screen. The
protein will continue to cook 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: To check the internal temperature of other pieces of protein, press and
hold MANUAL and insert the thermometer into each piece of meat.
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NOTE: The probe will be HOT. Use either oven gloves or tongs to take the probe out of the food.
HOW TO INSERT THE PROBE
FOOD TYPE:
Steaks Pork chops Lamb chops Chicken breasts Burgers Tenderloins Fish fillets
PLACEMENT
· Insert thermometer horizontally into the centre of the thickest part of the
meat.
· Make sure the tip of the thermometer is inserted straight into the centre of
the meat, not angled toward the bottom or top of it.
· Make sure the thermometer is close to (but not touching) the bone and away
from any fat or gristle.
Whole chicken
NOTE: The thickest part of the fillet may not be the centre. It is important
that the end of the thermometer hits the thickest part so desired results are
achieved.
· Insert thermometer 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.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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USING YOUR GRILL CONT .
COOKING FUNCTIONS
Plug in the unit and press the power button to turn it on.
Grill
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 plate in the pot with the
handles facing up. Ensure the splatter guard is in place, then close the lid.
4 Press START/STOP to begin preheating. The progress bar will begin
illuminating. It will take approximately 10 minutes for the unit to preheat.
5 When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and “ADD FOOD” will appear
on the display.
NOTE: If you are using the probe, refer to pages 911 for instructions.
2 Press the GRILL button. The default temperature setting will display. Use
the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature.
6 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.
NOTE: If you would like to use the probe to check your food’s internal
temperature, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature
will appear on the screen for 5 seconds.
7 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the
display.
3 Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time, in 1-minute increments, up to 30 minutes, or, if using the probe, refer to the instructions on pages 911.
NOTE: If batch cooking, refer to page 8 for instructions.
Air Fry
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. Ensure the
splatter guard is in place, then close the lid.
NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip
it by pressing the PREHEAT button. “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display. Open
the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid 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 appear
on the display.
2 Press the AIR FRY button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature.
6 Open the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.
3 Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time,
in 1-minute increments, up to 1 hour, or, if using the probe, refer to the
instructions on pages 911.
4 Press START/STOP to begin preheating. The progress bar will begin
illuminating. It will take approximately 3 minutes for the unit to preheat.
NOTE: If you would like to use the probe to check your food’s internal
temperature, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temp will
appear on the screen for 5 seconds.
7 For best results, we recommend shaking ingredients frequently. When you open
the lid, the unit will pause. Use silicone-tipped tongs or oven mitts to shake
the basket. When done, replace the basket and close the lid. Cooking will
automatically resume after lid is closed.
8 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.
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USING YOUR GRILL CONT .
Roast
1 Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the
bump on the main unit. Ensure the splatter guard is in place, then close the
lid.
4 Press START/STOP to begin preheating. PRE will illuminate on the right side of the display and the progress bar will begin illuminating. It will take approximately 3 minutes for the unit to preheat.
2 Press the ROAST button. The default temperature setting will display. Use
the set of arrows to the left of the display to
adjust the temperature.
NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip
it by pressing the PREHEAT button. “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display. Open
the lid and place ingredients in the cooking pot. Once the lid 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 appear
on the display.
NOTE: Convert traditional oven recipes by reducing the temperature by 10°C.
Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.
3 Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time,
in 1-minute increments up to 1 hour and 5-minute increments from 1 to 4 hours,
or, if using the probe, refer to the instructions on pages 911.
6 Open the lid and place ingredients in the pot. Once the lid is closed,
cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.
NOTE: If you would like to use the probe to check your food’s internal
temperature, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature
will appear on the screen for 5 seconds.
7 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.
Bake
1 Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the
bump on the main unit. Ensure the splatter guard is in place, then close the
lid.
NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip
it by pressing the PREHEAT button. “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display. Open
the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid 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 appear
on the display.
2 Press the BAKE button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature.
6 Open the lid and add ingredients to the pot or set the bake pan directly in the pot, and close the lid to start cooking. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.
NOTE: Convert traditional oven recipes by reducing the temperature by 10°C.
Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.
3 Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time,
in 1-minute increments, up to 1 hour and in 5-minutes increments from 1 to 2
hours, or, if using the probe, refer to the instructions on pages 911.
Bake pan not included
NOTE: If you would like to use the probe to just check your food’s internal
outcome, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature will
appear on the screen for 5 seconds.
4 Press START/STOP to begin preheating. PRE will illuminate on the right side of the display and the progress bar will begin illuminating. It will take approximately 3 minutes for the unit to preheat.
7 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.
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USING YOUR GRILL CONT .
Dehydrate
1 Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the
bump on the main unit. Place a single layer of ingredients in the pot. Then
place the crisper basket in the pot on top of the ingredients and add another
layer of ingredients to the basket. Ensure the splatter guard is in place,
then close the lid.
4 Press START/STOP to begin. (The unit does not preheat in Dehydrate mode.)
5 When dehydration time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on
the display.
2 Press the DEHYDRATE button. The default temperature setting will display.
Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature.
3 Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the dehydration
time, in 15-minute increments, up to 12 hours.
Reheat
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
lid.
5 When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and “ADD FOOD” will appear
on the display screen.
6 Open the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid is
closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.
2 Press the REHEAT button. The default temperature setting will display. Use
the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature.
3 Use the up and down right arrows to set the cook time, in 1-minute
increments, up to 1 hour, or follow the instructions on the previous pages to
set a temperature using preset or manual.
NOTE: If you would like to use the probe to check your food’s internal
temperature, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temp will
appear on the screen for 5 seconds.
7 For best results, we recommend shaking ingredients frequently. When you open
the lid, the unit will pause. Use silicone-tipped tongs or oven mitts to shake
the basket. When done, replace the basket and close the lid. Cooking will
automatically resume after lid is closed.
8 When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the
display.
4 Press START/STOP to begin preheating. PRE will illuminate on the right side of the display and the progress bar will begin showing. It can take up to 3 minutes to preheat.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
· “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.
· “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.
· “PRBE ERR” appears on the control panel display . This means the unit 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.
· “E” appears on the control panel display . The unit is not functioning
properly. Please contact Customer Service at 0800 862 0453 So we may better
assist you, please register your product online at ninjakitchen.co.uk and have
the product on hand when you call.
· 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 to rest
for 3-5 minutes to complete cooking. For more information, refer to the Using
the Digital Cooking Probe section.
· Why does the preheat progress bar not start from the beginning? When the
unit is warm from previously being used, it will not require the full
preheating time.
· Can I cancel or override preheating? Preheating is highly recommended for
best results, but you can skip it by selecting the PREHEAT button after you
press the START/STOP button.
· Should I add my ingredients before or after preheating? For best results,
let the unit preheat before adding ingredients.
· Why is my unit emitting smoke? When using the Grill function, always select
the recommended temperature setting. Recommended settings can be found in the
Quick Start Guide and in the Inspiration Guide. Make sure the splatter guard
is installed.
· How do I pause the unit so I can check my food? When the lid is opened
during a cooking function, the unit will automatically pause.
· 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® Foodi® Max
Health Grill & Air Fryer’s high temperatures.
· My food is burned . Do not add food until recommended preheat time is
complete. For best results, check progress throughout cooking, and remove food
when desired level of outcome has been achieved. Remove food immediately after
the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.
· Why does the unit have a 1-9 scale for the Beef Preset? Perception of how
well something is cooked differs. The 1-9 scale provides a wide range of
options for each level of cook so you can customise to your liking.
CLEANING YOUR GRILL
The unit should be cleaned thoroughly after every use. Always let the
appliance cool before cleaning.
· Unplug the unit from the wall socket before cleaning. Keep the lid open
after removing your food to allow the unit to cool more quickly.
· The cooking pot, grill plate, crisper basket, splatter guard, cleaning
brush, and any other included accessories are dishwasher safe, except the
probe. DO NOT place the probe in the dishwasher.
· For the best dishwasher cleaning results, we recommend rinsing the grill
plate, crisper basket, splatter guard and any other accessories with warm
water before placing them in the dishwasher.
· If hand-washing, we recommend using the included cleaning brush to help wash
the parts. Use the opposite end of the cleaning brush as a scraper to assist
with releasing baked-on sauces or cheese. Air-dry or towel-dry all parts after
hand-washing.
NOTE: DO NOT use liquid cleaning solution on or near the probe socket. We
recommend using compressed air or a cotton swab to avoid damaging the socket.
· If food residue or grease are stuck on the grill plate, splatter guard, or
any other removable part, soak in warm soapy water before cleaning.
· Clean the splatter guard after every use. Soaking the splatter guard
overnight will help soften the baked-on grease. After soaking, use the
cleaning brush to remove the grease from the stainless steel frame and front
tabs.
· Deep clean the splatter guard by putting it in a pan of water and boiling it
for 10 minutes. Then, rinse with room temperature water and allow to dry
completely.
· To deep clean the probe, soak the stainless steel tip and silicone grip in
warm, soapy water. DO NOT immerse the cord or jack in water or any other
liquid.
The probe storage compartment holder is handwash only.
NOTE: NEVER use abrasive tools or cleaners. NEVER immerse the main unit in
water or any other liquid.
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