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USING THE CONTROL PANEL

BEFORE FIRST USE

1  

 Remove and discard any packaging 

material, promotional labels, and tape 

from the unit.

2  

Please pay particular attention to 

 

operational instructions, warnings, 

 

and important safeguards to avoid 

  any injury or property damage. 

3    

Wash the pressure lid, silicone ring, 

removable cooking pot, Cook & 

Crisp™ Basket, reversible rack, and 

condensation collector in hot, soapy 

water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. 

NEVER

 clean the cooker base or 

pressure lid in the dishwasher. Inspect 

the pressure lid to ensure there is no 

debris blocking the valves.

4    

The silicone ring is reversible and can 

be inserted in either direction. Insert the 

silicone ring around the outer edge of 

the silicone ring rack on the underside 

of the lid. Ensure it is fully inserted and 

lies flat under the silicone ring rack.

COOKING FUNCTIONS

PRESSURE: 

Use to cook food quickly 

while maintaining tenderness. 

STEAM: 

Use to gently cook delicate 

foods at a high temperature. 

SLOW COOK: 

Cook your food at a lower 

temperature for longer periods of time. 

YOGHURT: 

Pasteurise and ferment milk 

for creamy homemade yoghurt.

SEAR/SAUTÉ: 

To use the unit as a 

stovetop for browning meats, sautéing 

vegetables, simmering sauces and more.  

AIR CRISP: 

Give foods crispiness and 

crunch with little to no oil.

BAKE/ROAST: 

Use the unit like an oven 

for tender meats, baked treats and more.

GRILL:

 Use high temperature to 

caramelise and brown your food. 

DEHYDRATE: 

Dehydrate meats, fruits 

and vegetables for healthy snacks. 

KEEP WARM:

 After pressure cooking, 

steaming, or slow cooking, the unit will 

automatically switch to Keep Warm 

mode and start counting up. Keep Warm 

will stay on for 12 hours, or you may 

press KEEP WARM to turn it off. Keep 

Warm mode is not intended to warm 

food from a cold state but to keep it 
warm at a food-safe temperature.

OPERATING BUTTONS

FUNCTION: 

Press FUNCTION, then use 

the START/STOP dial to choose a cooking 

function.

TEMP: 

Press TEMP, then use the 

START/STOP dial to adjust the cooking 

temperature and/or pressure level. 

TIME: 

Press TIME, then use the START/STOP 

dial to adjust the cook time.

START/STOP dial/button: 

Use the dial 

to choose a cooking function, cook 

temperature and cook time. Press the 

button to start cooking. Pressing the 

button while the unit is cooking will stop 

the current cooking function.

POWER:

 The Power button shuts the unit 

off and stops all cooking modes.

NOTE: 

Control panel may differ per model.

INSTALLING THE  

CONDENSATION COLLECTOR 

To install the condensation collector, slide it 

into the slot on the cooker base. Slide it out 

to remove it for hand-washing after each use.

REMOVING & REINSTALLING  

THE ANTI-CLOG CAP

Make sure the anti-clog cap is in the 

correct position before using the pressure 

lid. The anti-clog cap protects the inner 

valve of the pressure lid from clogging 

and protects users from potential food 

splatters. It should be cleaned after every 

use with a cleaning brush. To remove, hold 

the anti-clog cap between your thumb 

and bent index finger, then turn the shield 

clockwise to remove. 

NOTE:

 To adjust settings while cooking, 

press TEMP or TIME, then turn the 

START/STOP dial to choose desired 

temperature or time.

NOTE: 

Prior to each use, make sure 

the silicone ring is well seated in the 

silicone ring rack and the anti-clog cap 

is mounted properly on the pressure 

release valve. 

GRILL

NOTE:

 If running for less than 1 hour, 

the clock will count down by minutes 

and seconds. If running for more than 

1 hour,  the clock will count down by 

minutes only.

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Summary of Contents for Foodi MAX OP500ANZ

Page 1: ...OP500ANZ INSTRUCTIONS AU ninjakitchen com au NZ ninjakitchen co nz ...

Page 2: ...g Removing the Pressure Lid 16 Natural Pressure Release vs Quick Pressure Release 16 Pressurising 16 Using the Cooking Functions with the Pressure Lid 18 Pressure Cook 18 Steam 19 Slow Cook 20 Yoghurt 20 Sear Sauté 21 Accessories for Purchase 22 Cleaning Maintenance 23 Cleaning Dishwasher Hand Washing 23 Removing Reinstalling the Silicone Ring 23 Troubleshooting Guide 24 Helpful Tips 26 Replacemen...

Page 3: ...wing a Ninja Foodi recipe 15 DO NOT cover the air intake vent air exhaust vent or electrical socket while crisping lid is closed Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat 16 To prevent risk of explosion and injury use only SharkNinja silicone rings Make certain silicone ring is installed and lid is properly closed before operating DO NOT use if torn or dama...

Page 4: ... Release Valve slowly to the VENT position to release steam Take care to avoid contact with the releasing steam to avoid burns or injury When steam is completely released the float valve will be in the lower position allowing the lid to be removed If steam does not release when the pressure release valve is moved to vent unplug the unit from the wall and let the unit naturally release pressure 44 ...

Page 5: ...og Cap O Air Outlet Vent P Condensation Collector A C D E F G H I M N Underside of Pressure Lid B 2 TIER REVERSIBLE RACK 1 Place the reversible rack in the pot in the lower position 2 Drop the lower rack through the reversible rack handles COOK CRISPTM BASKET 1 To remove diffuser for cleaning pull 2 diffuser fins off the groove on the basket then pull down firmly 2 To assemble the Cook Crisp Baske...

Page 6: ...d start counting up Keep Warm will stay on for 12 hours or you may press KEEP WARM to turn it off Keep Warm mode is not intended to warm food from a cold state but to keep it warm at a food safe temperature OPERATING BUTTONS FUNCTION Press FUNCTION then use the START STOP dial to choose a cooking function TEMP Press TEMP then use the START STOP dial to adjust the cooking temperature and or pressur...

Page 7: ...Place either the Cook Crisp Basket or reversible rack in the pot Basket should have diffuser attached 2 Add ingredients to the Cook Crisp Basket or reversible rack Close the lid 3 Press FUNCTION then turn the START STOP dial to select AIR CRISP The default temperature setting will display Press TEMP then turn the dial to choose a temperature between 150 C and 200 C 4 Press TIME then turn the START...

Page 8: ...to adjust the cook time in 15 minute increments up to 12 hours 5 Close the lid and press START STOP to begin dehydrating 6 When cook time is complete the unit will beep and display DONE NOTE For five levels of capacity use the Dehydrator Stand sold separately directly in the cooking pot GRILL Bake Roast 1 Add ingredients and any accessories to the pot Close the lid 2 Press FUNCTION then turn the S...

Page 9: ...you can switch to quick release by turning the pressure release valve to the VENT position NOTE It can take upwards of 20 minutes to build pressure PRESSURISING As pressure builds in the unit the control panel will display PRE Time to pressure varies based on the amount and temperature of ingredients as well as liquid in the pot For safety the lid will lock as the unit pressurises and it will not ...

Page 10: ...n cooking rice beans or other ingredients that expand DO NOT fill the pot more than halfway NOTE After cooking is complete you may press KEEP WARM to turn the Keep Warm mode off NOTE If running for less than 1 hour the clock will count down by minutes and seconds If running for more than 1 hour the clock will count down by minutes only GRILL GRILL NOTE Time to pressure varies and may take up to 15...

Page 11: ... position NOTE ALWAYS use nonstick utensils in the cooking pot DO NOT use metal utensils as they will scratch the nonstick coating on the pot NOTE There is no time adjustment available when using the Sear Sauté function GRILL Yoghurt 1 Add desired amount of milk to the pot 2 Install the pressure lid and turn the pressure release valve to the VENT position 3 Press FUNCTION then turn the START STOP ...

Page 12: ...en com au or ninjakitchen co nz NEVER pull out the silicone ring with excessive force as this may deform it and the rack and affect the pressure sealing function A silicone ring with cracks cuts or other damage should be replaced immediately Ninja offers a variety of accessories custom made for your Ninja Foodi Max Multi Cooker Visit ninjakitchen com au or ninjakitchen co nz to expand your capabil...

Page 13: ...e pressure release valve is turned to the SEAL position If you ve done this and still hear a loud hissing noise it may indicate the silicone seal is not fully in place Press START STOP to stop cooking VENT as necessary and remove the pressure lid Press down on the silicone ring ensuring it is fully inserted and lies flat under the ring rack Once fully installed you should be able to tug lightly on...

Page 14: ...arm food safe temperature after cooking To prevent food from drying out we recommend keeping the lid closed and using this function just before serving To reheat food use the Air Crisp function HELPFUL TIPS To order additional parts and accessories visit ninjakitchen com au or ninjakitchen co nz or contact Customer Service at 02 8801 7666 AU or 0800 112 660 NZ REPLACEMENT PARTS PRODUCT REGISTRATIO...

Page 15: ...rs 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 i...

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