FG550 Series OWNER’S GUIDE SMART XL GRILL ninjakitchen.
THANK YOU for purchasing the Ninja® Foodi™ Smart XL Grill CONTENTS Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to Know the Ninja® Foodi™ Smart XL Grill . . . . . . . . . . 7 Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING 1 o eliminate a choking hazard for T young children, discard all packaging materials immediately upon unpacking.
GETTING TO KNOW THE NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL PARTS Grill Grate Double-sided Cleaning Brush NOTE: Not all functions included in each model. FUNCTION BUTTONS GRILL Grill indoors while creating even char, grill marks, and grilled flavor. Crisper Basket Foodi™ Smart Thermometer AIR CRISP For crispiness and crunch with little to no oil. BAKE Bake cakes, treats, desserts, and more. ROAST Tenderize meats, roast vegetables, and more.
USING THE NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL SPLATTER SHIELD GRILLCONTROL TECHNOLOGY Located on the underside of the hood, the splatter shield keeps the heating element clean. ALWAYS ensure the splatter shield is installed when cooking. Failure to use the splatter shield will result in oil buildup on the heating element, which can cause smoking. When using the Grill function, you will need to select the grill grate temperature setting. Below are recommended temperature levels for common ingredients.
USING THE NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL – CONT. 6 While the unit is preheating, insert the thermometer horizontally into the center of the thickest part of the piece of protein. Refer to the chart on the adjacent page on further thermometer placement instructions. 7 When the unit has preheated and “ADD FOOD” appears on the screen, open the hood, place food with inserted thermometer in the unit, and close the hood over the thermometer cord. Correct thermometer placement.
USING THE NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL – CONT. COOKING FUNCTIONS Plug in the unit and press the power button to turn it on. Grill 1 Place the cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Then place the grill grate in the pot with the handles facing up. Ensure the splatter shield is in place, then close the hood. NOTE: If you are using the thermometer, refer to the Using the Foodi™ Smart Thermometer section. 2 Press the GRILL button.
USING THE NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL – CONT. Roast 1 Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Ensure the splatter shield is in place, then close the hood. 2 Press the ROAST button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature up to 425°F. NOTE: Convert traditional oven recipes by reducing the temperature by 25°F. Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.
USING THE NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL – CONT. TROUBLESHOOTING Dehydrate (Not available on all models) 1 Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Place a single layer of ingredients in the pot. Then place the crisper basket in the pot on top of the ingredients and add another layer of ingredients to the basket. Ensure the splatter shield is in place, then close the hood.
CLEANING YOUR NINJA® FOODI™ SMART XL GRILL The unit should be cleaned thoroughly after every use. Always let the appliance cool before cleaning. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Keep the hood open after removing your food to allow the unit to cool quicker. •T he cooking pot, grill grate, crisper basket, splatter shield, cleaning brush, and any other included accessories are dishwasher safe, except the thermometer. DO NOT place the thermometer in the dishwasher.
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