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Step-by-Step Instructions for Using the Auto-iQ

 Programs

Auto-iQ Recipes: 

Please reference your cookbook for detailed ingredients, directions, and 
recipe numbers. Place the cooking pot into the main housing of the unit. 
Then plug in the unit and turn it on. 

•  Quick Meals 

  1  

Place the cooking pot into the unit’s main housing. Plug in the 
unit and press the Power button to turn it on.

 

  2  

Choose a Quick Meals recipe from the included cookbook and 
add your ingredients to the cooking pot.

 3 

Press the QUICK MEALS button.

 

4

  Turn adjustment knob to select the Auto-iQ recipe number.

 

5

   Once you have selected the recipe number, press START/STOP 

to start the cooking time. 

•  Layered Bowls 

 1

   Place the cooking pot into the unit’s main housing. Plug in the 

unit and press the Power button to turn it on.

 

2

   Choose a Layered Bowls recipe from the included cookbook.

 

3

   Follow the Stove Top directions in the recipe to saute and 

brown the first batch of ingredients.

 

 

 NOTE

: See the following page for detailed instructions on using 

the Stove Top function.

 

4

  Add the remaining ingredients.

 

5

  Press the LAYERED BOWLS button.

 

6

   Turn the adjustment knob to select the Auto-iQ recipe number.

 

7

   Once you have selected the recipe number, press START/STOP 

to start the cooking time. 

• Grains 

 1

   Place the cooking pot into the unit’s main housing. Plug in the 

unit and press the Power button to turn it on.

 

2

   Choose the type and amount of grains from the Grains Chart in 

the cookbook.

 

3

   Place ingredients in the pot according to the directions on the 

Grains Chart in your cookbook.  

  WARNING: Place the vent hole on the lid facing away from you

  WARNING: Use oven mitts when moving the unit, opening the lid, and inserting or removing food

.

 

 NOTE

: For all Auto-iQ programs, when the countdown timer reaches zero, the unit will beep 3 times and then switch to Stay Warm for up to 12 

hours. Alternately, you can press the START/STOP button to stop cooking prior to the end of your set program (the unit will NOT switch to Stay 
Warm in this case). If you press the START/STOP button accidentally, you can press it again within 5 seconds to resume the set program time. 

 

 NOTE:

 For all Auto-iQ programs, when you are ready to turn off the unit, press the Power button. The Temp/Time display will show the word OFF. If 

you accidentally press the Power button, you can press it again within 5 seconds to resume all prior settings.

 

4

   Press the GRAINS button.

 

5

   Turn the adjustment knob to select the program number listed 

in your cookbook. 

 

6

   Once you have selected the recipe number, press START/STOP 

to start the cooking time.

 

7  

The TIME/TEMP Display screen will display “On”. A countdown 
timer will begin as soon as there is 5 minutes left in the Grains 
program. 

•  Poached Infusions 

 1

   Place the cooking pot into the unit’s main housing. Plug in the 

unit and press the Power button to turn it on.

 

2

   Choose your desired ingredients from the Poached Infusions 

Section in the cookbook.

 

3

   Before placing ingredients inside the pot, please refer to the 

directions on the Poached Infusions Chart in the cookbook. 

 

4

  Press the POACHED INFUSIONS button.

 

5

   Turn the adjustment knob to select the program number listed 

in the Poached Infusions in your cookbook. 

 

6

   Once you have selected the recipe number, press START/STOP.

 

7

   For some select Auto-iQ Recipes Poached Infusions, it will 

display “P” indicating the unit is pre-heating. Please refer to 
the cookbook on exact instructions.

 

8

   As soon as the program is preheated, the unit will beep three 

times and display “Add”.  

 

9

   Add your ingredients to poach, and press the flashing Start/

Stop button.

Stay Warm and Auto-iQ Auto Shutoff for Auto-iQ 
Programs:

As a safety feature, the unit will automatically shut off based on the 
setting that has been selected.
When in any of the Auto-iQ modes, at the end of the cooking cycle the 
unit will automatically switch to Stay Warm for 12 hours. At the end of 
the 12 hours, the unit will automatically shut off.

Summary of Contents for CS960A

Page 1: ...CS960A OWNER S GUIDE Cooking System with Auto iQ ninjakitchen com 1 877 646 5288...

Page 2: ...ring use DO NOT touch hot surfaces ALWAYS use the side handles on the cooking system to relocate ALWAYS use oven mitts or pot holders when removing the pot 6 Remove the power cord from the electrical...

Page 3: ...ce for deep frying 23 To disconnect press the Power button to turn the appliance off then remove the plug from the wall outlet 24 This appliance has a cutoff switch that will not allow the appliance t...

Page 4: ...pt Store of Purchase REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE registeryourninja com 1 877 646 5288 Scan QR code using mobile device PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE These instructions are designed to...

Page 5: ...ing to Use the Ninja Cooking System with Auto iQ 8 Step by Step Instructions for Using the Auto iQ Programs 9 Step by Step Instructions for Using the Manual Functions 10 Steaming Chart 13 Hints Tips 1...

Page 6: ...646 5288 Getting To Know Your Ninja Cooking System with Auto iQ e Control Panel f Multi Purpose Pan g Power Cord not shown a Glass Lid b Steaming Roasting Rack c 6 Quart Cooking Pot d Main Housing a b...

Page 7: ...c controls make preparing meals fun and easy FEATURES Auto iQ Recipes Quick Meals Layered Bowls Grains Poached Infusions Multi Functional Cooking ACCUTEMP Slow Cook Warm Low High Steam Bake Dry Steam...

Page 8: ...vegetables fish and more Bake Your cooking system can be used as a versatile oven with a controllable range of temperatures you set from 250 F to 425 F Use Dry Bake as a regular oven for roasts and m...

Page 9: ...it clean with a damp cloth 3 When ready to use place the cooking pot inside the main housing NEVER use the cooking system without the cooking pot inserted into the housing 4 Plug the unit into a wall...

Page 10: ...rnately you can press the START STOP button to stop cooking prior to the end of your set program the unit will NOT switch to Stay Warm in this case If you press the START STOP button accidentally you...

Page 11: ...me all prior settings Stay Warm and Auto Shutoff for ACCUTEMP Slow Cook Low and High As a safety feature the unit will automatically shut off based on the setting that has been selected When in the AC...

Page 12: ...e oil are prone to burning when exposed to high heat To avoid burning these foods when cooking them in Bake mode limit cook time for high sugar foods and or use oils with higher smoke points like cano...

Page 13: ...a safety feature the unit will automatically shut off based on the setting that has been selected When in the Oven Dry or Steam modes at the end of the cooking cycle the unit will automatically switch...

Page 14: ...utes 2 cups garlic butter Kale trimmed 5 8 minutes 2 cups olive oil and garlic Leeks trimmed cut in half 5 8 minutes 2 cups vinaigrette Okra whole trimmed 6 8 minutes 2 cups saut ed scallions Onions p...

Page 15: ...programs 7 Multiple modes may be required to cook recipes To change modes during cooking cycles simply press the cooking function button to select the new desired mode Once the new mode is selected b...

Page 16: ...teaming roasting rack and glass lid can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand with warm soapy water The mulit purpose pan is not dishwasher safe Wash with warm soapy water 5 Dry all parts after each...

Page 17: ...16 ninjakitchen com Notes...

Page 18: ...17 1 877 646 5288 Notes...

Page 19: ...n tampered with or used for commercial purposes 3 SharkNinja will cover the cost for the customer to send the unit to us for repair or replacement A fee of 19 95 for return shipping costs will be char...

Page 20: ...ur products therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice Ninja is a registered trademark of SharkNinja Operating LLC AUTO IQ is a trademark of SharkNinja Operatin...

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