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  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.

 

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when removing the 
lid after cooking. Serious burns can result from 
the steam inside. ALWAYS lift and tilt the lid away 
from you when removing, using care to ensure 
water drips back into the cooking pot.

ACCUTEMP Slow Cook Low and High:

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

 

 Place ingredients in the cooking pot. Cover the pot with the lid.

 NOTE

: DO NOT fill the pot more than 2/3 full.

3

 

 Press the ACCUTEMP SLOW COOK button to select either LOW 
or HIGH. The button will default to HIGH. Pressing the button 
again will set it to WARM. Pressing it a third time will set it to 
LOW. Pressing it a fourth time will cycle it back to HIGH. 

 

 NOTE

: The Temp/Time display will default to 4:00 (hours) on the 

High setting and 8:00 on the Low setting. You can increase or 
decrease the time by 15-minute increments from 30 minutes up 
to 12 hours by using the adjustment knob.

 

 NOTE

 The temperature function is not available in Slow Cook 

mode.

  

NOTE

: If you lift the lid while cooking, it could result in heat loss 

that will require a longer cooking time.

4

 

 Once you have selected LOW or HIGH and set your desired 
cooking time, the START/STOP button will illuminate and the unit 
will begin the cooking cycle after 3 seconds. You can also press 
the START/STOP button before 3 seconds is up to start cooking. 

5

 

 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 time (the unit will NOT 
switch to Stay Warm in this case).

 

 NOTE

: If you press the START/STOP button accidentally, you can 

press it again within 5 seconds to resume the set cooking time.

6

 

 When you are ready to turn off the unit, press the Power button. 
The Temp/Time display will show the word OFF. 

 

 NOTE

: If you accidentally press the Power button, you can press 

it again within 5 seconds to resume 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 ACCUTEMP Slow Cook Low or High 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.

ACCUTEMP Slow Cook Warm 

NOTE

: Use ACCUTEMP the Slow Cook Warm setting ONLY to keep 

already-hot, fully cooked food warm. DO NOT attempt to cook cold or 
room-temperature ingredients on the ACCUTEMP Slow Cook Warm 
setting. 

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

 

 Place the cooked, hot food into the cooking pot and cover with 
the lid.

 NOTE

: DO NOT fill the pot more than 2/3 full.

3

 

 Press the ACCUTEMP SLOW COOK button. It will default to HIGH. 
Press it 1 more time to select WARM.

 

 NOTE

: The Temp/Time display will default to 6:00 (hours) on 

the WARM setting. You can increase or decrease the time by 
15-minute increments from 30 minutes up to 12 hours by using 
the adjustment knob.

 

 NOTE

: The temperature function is not available in Slow Cook 

mode.

4

 

 Once you have selected WARM, after 3 seconds your unit will 
start. You can also press the START/STOP button before 3 
seconds is up to start warming. 

5

 

 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 
warming prior to the end of your set time (the unit will NOT 
switch to Stay Warm in this case).

 

 NOTE

: If you press the START/STOP button accidentally, you can 

press it again within 5 seconds to resume the set warming time.

6

 

 When you are ready to turn off the unit, press the Power button. 
The Temp/Time display will show the word OFF. 

 

 NOTE

: If you accidentally press the Power button, you can press 

it again within 5 seconds to resume all prior settings.

Stay Warm and Auto Shutoff for ACCUTEMP Slow Cook 
Warm: 

 

As a safety feature, the unit will automatically shut off based on the 
setting that has been selected.
When in the ACCUTEMP Slow Cook Warm mode, the unit will 
automatically switch to Stay Warm for 12 hours. At the end of the 12 
hours, the unit will automatically shut off.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Using Manual Functions

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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