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BEFORE FIRST USE
1
Remove and discard any packaging
material, stickers, and tape from
the unit.
2
Pay particular attention to operational
instructions, warnings, and important
safeguards to avoid any injury or
property damage.
3
Wash the silicone ring, removable
cooking pot, Cook & Crisp™ Basket,
deluxe reversible rack, and condensation
collector in warm, soapy water, then
rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER
clean
the cooker base in the dishwasher.
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.
REMOVING & 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 & INSTALLING
THE ANTI-CLOG CAP
The anti-clog cap protects the inner valve
of the lid from clogging and protects users
from potential food splatters. It should be
cleaned after every use with a cleaning
brush.
To remove it, hold the anti-clog cap
between your thumb and bent index finger,
then rotate your wrist clockwise. To reinstall,
position it in place and press down.
Make sure the anti-clog cap is in the
correct position before using the unit
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.
NOTE:
Make sure to empty out excess
water collected in the condensation
collector after cooking.
NOTE:
Only a silicone ring specific to
Foodi® SmartLid™ models can be used
in this product. Other Foodi silicone
rings or competitor rings cannot be
used.
4
The unit will default to high (Hi) pressure.
Use the right down arrow to adjust the
time to 2 minutes. Press START/STOP to
begin.
5
This display will show "PrE" and
progress bars, indicating the unit is
building pressure. When the unit is
fully pressurized, the timer will start
counting down.
6
When cook time reaches zero, the unit
will beep and display "End" before
manual quick releasing the pressurized
steam. A warning chime will sound,
indicating the pressure release valve
is about to open. When the pressure
release valve opens, steam
will escape from it. As soon as the
display reads "OPN Lid," move the
slider to the right to unlock the lid.
Then open the lid.
NOTE:
Time to pressure will vary
based on quantity and temperature of
ingredients, along with selected pressure
level.
USING YOUR NINJA® FOODI® XL PRESSURE
COOKER STEAM FRYER WITH SMARTLID™
WATER TEST: GETTING STARTED
PRESSURE COOKING
It is recommended that first-time users
complete a water test to familiarize
themselves with pressure cooking.
1
Place the pot in the cooker base and
add 3 cups of room-temperature water
to the pot.
2
Close the lid and move slider to the
PRESSURE position.
3
Make sure the pressure release valve
is in the SEAL position.
NOTE:
Valve will rest loosely when
installed. This is normal.
VENT
for all other functions and
all other slider positions.
SEAL
for Pressure functions
NOTE:
The unit will switch to
Keep Warm mode and the heating
element will remain on.
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