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Welcome to the Foodi family. Follow this guide to create delicious TenderCrisp™ meals in no time.
Get to know your
Assembly, Hints & Tips
1.
Place diffuser on a flat surface.
2.
Place basket on diffuser.
3.
Press down firmly.
Cook & Crisp
TM
Basket Assembly
Time to pressure will vary
based on quantity
and temperature of ingredients, along with
selected pressure level, and can take upwards
of 20 minutes.
Natural release
is used for large or delicate foods
and any starchy ingredients.
Quick release
is used for smaller foods or
ingredients that are sensitive to overcooking.
DO NOT
quick release pressure when cooking
starchy or foamy foods. To quick release the
pressure, turn the Pressure Release Valve to the
VENT position and allow pressure to release
until the float valve drops
Note:
Steam exits from the top of the pressure
release valve.
DO NOT
reach over the valve.
If the unit is not coming to pressure
, check
that the silicone ring is fully installed by
pressing it into place all around the metal
ring rack. (See image below.)
UP TO
20
MINUTES
Pressure Cooking Tips
Helpful Hints
To convert oven recipes
, use the
Bake/Roast function and reduce
the cook temperature by 250F.
Any liquid can be used for pressure
cooking.
Use broths or sauces instead
of water to infuse additional flavor.
Always use at least 2 cups of liquid
for pressure cooking.
When switching from the pressure
lid to the crisping lid
after pressure
cooking, empty the pot of any
remaining liquid for best crisping
results.
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°
Why are there 2 lids?
We’re glad you asked. The 2-lid
design allows you to pressure cook
and crisp in the same pot.
Use both lids to unlock a world
of delicious,
TenderCrisp
meals.
Sear/Sauté
Pressure Cook
Steam
Slow Cook
Pressure
Lid
Air Crisp
Bake/Roast
“Look Ma,
No Lid”
First time pressure cooking?
Try this water test to practice using pressure.
Install Pressure Lid by aligning the
arrows on the lid and base, then turning
clockwise until lid clicks into place.
Pressure Lid is locked when it has
clicked into place and the Ninja
logo is facing you.
Add 2 cups water to cooking pot.
Push PRESSURE, select HI,
set time to 2 minutes, and
press
.
The rotating lights and
some steam release indicate
pressure is building. When
fully pressurized, countdown
will begin.
When your Foodi beeps
and the display reads
DONE, turn valve to
VENT for quick release
SEAL
VENT
Note:
Valve will be loose
when fully installed.
Note:
Valve will be loose
when fully installed.
Turn Pressure Release
Valve to SEAL.
Crisping
Lid