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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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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
or knowledge if they have been given
supervision and instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
3
DO NOT
place appliance on hot
surfaces including on or near a gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
4
When using this appliance, provide at
least 6 inches (15cm) of space above
and on all sides for air circulation.
5
Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children.
DO NOT
allow children
to play with or use the appliance. Close
supervision is necessary when used near
children.
6
Spilled food can cause serious burns.
DO NOT
let cord hang over edges of
tables or worktops.
7
DO NOT
use the appliance without the
cooking pot installed.
8
NEVER
connect this appliance to
an external timer switch or separate
remote-control system.
9
Before placing removable cooking
pot in the cooker base, ensure pot
and cooker base are clean and dry
by wiping with a soft cloth.
10
When removable cooking pot is
empty,
DO NOT
heat it for more than
10 minutes. Doing so may damage the
cooking surface.
11
DO NOT
use this appliance for deep-
frying.
12
DO NOT
cover the pressure valves.
13
DO NOT
sauté or fry with oil while
pressure cooking.
14
Caution should be used when searing
meats and sautéing. Keep hands and
face away from the removable cooking
pot, especially when adding new
ingredients, as hot oil may splatter.
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This appliance is for household use
only.
DO NOT
use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
DO NOT
use in moving vehicle or
boats.
DO NOT
use outdoors. Misuse
may cause injury.
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Intended for worktop use only.
Ensure the surface is level, clean,
and dry.
DO NOT
place the appliance
near the edge of a worktop during
operation.
DO NOT
place appliance on
electric stove top.
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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.
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ALWAYS
ensure the appliance is
properly assembled before use.
19
Before use,
ALWAYS
check pressure
release valve and float valve for
clogging or obstruction, and clean
them if necessary. Foods such as
apple sauce, cranberries, pearl barley,
oatmeal or other cereals, split peas,
noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or
spaghetti can foam, froth, and splutter
when pressure cooked, clogging the
pressure release valve. These and
similar expanding foods (such as dried
vegetables, beans, grains, and rice)
should not be cooked in a pressure
cooker, except when following a Ninja®
Foodi® recipe.
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When pressure cooking foods that
expand (such as dried vegetables,
beans, grains, rice, etc.)
DO NOT
fill
pot more than halfway, or as otherwise
instructed in a Ninja® Foodi® recipe.
21
DO NOT
cover the top air intake vent
or rear air outlet vent while lid is
closed. Doing so will prevent even
cooking and may damage the unit or
cause it to overheat.
22
To prevent risk of explosion and
injury, use only a Foodi® SmartLid
Multicooker silicone ring. Make sure
silicone ring is installed and lid is
properly closed before operating.
DO
NOT
use if torn or damaged. Replace
silicone ring before using.
23
DO NOT
use accessory attachments
not recommended or sold by
SharkNinja.
DO NOT
place accessories
in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection oven, or conventional oven,
or on a ceramic cooktop, electrical
coil, gas burner range, or outdoor grill.
The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by SharkNinja may
cause fire, electric shock, or injuries.
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ALWAYS
follow the maximum and
minimum quantities of liquid as stated
in instructions and recipes.
25
To avoid possible steam damage, place
the unit away from walls and cabinets
during use.
26
NEVER
use SLOW COOK setting
without food and liquids in the
removable cooking pot.
27
DO NOT
move the appliance when
in use. Only move the appliance with
slider in PRESSURE position to keep
lid from unintentionally opening.
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Prevent food contact with heating
elements.
DO NOT
overfill or exceed
the MAX fill level of the pot and
the Cook & Crisp Basket or Plate.
Overfilling may cause personal injury
or property damage or affect the safe
use of the appliance.
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DO NOT
use this unit to cook instant
rice.
30
Electrical socket voltages can vary,
affecting the performance of your
product. To prevent possible illness,
use a probe to check that your
food is cooked to the temperatures
recommended.
31
Should the unit emit black smoke,
unplug immediately and wait for
smoking to stop before removing the
cooking pot and Cook & Crisp Basket
or Plate.
32
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.
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Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids and/or if the
cooker is under pressure. Improper
use, including moving the cooker, may
result in personal injury such as serious
burns. When using this appliance
to pressure cook, ensure the lid is
properly closed and locked in position
before use. Foods are under extreme
pressure during pressure cooking.
Failure to follow all instructions
regarding proper usage of the product
may result in unintended contact with
hot foods or liquids that have been
pressurised, resulting in serious burns.
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When unit is in operation, hot steam is
released through the air exhaust vent.
Place unit so vent is not directed
toward the power cord, electrical
sockets, cabinets or other appliances.
Keep your hands and face at a safe
distance from vent.
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