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4 Use the dial to select QUICK RELEASE.
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
automatically 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.
RELEASING PRESSURE
AUTOMATICALLY
NATURAL: The heat will turn o, but the
food inside will continue to cook.
The unit will naturally depressurize once
the cook time has ended as the unit
cools down.
QUICK: Quick release is used for smaller
foods or ingredients that are sensitive to
overcooking. DO NOT quick release when
cooking starchy or foamy foods. To quick
release, use the dial to select this option
before you start pressure cooking.
DELAYED:
Delayed release is useful
for recipes that require more time at
pressure once the cook time has ended
(for example, rice and grains). To delay
release, use the dial to select this option.
Delay release will default to 10 minutes.
Press the Release pressure icon to
change the delay release time. Pressing
again allows you to change the time and
pressure. When cook time has ended, the
unit will then quick release pressure once
the delay duration is complete.
NOTE: For larger food loads that require
more depressurization, you can manually
release pressure by moving the valve to
the VENT position.
If choosing to manually release, move
the pressure release valve from SEAL to
VENT or hold the RELEASE PRESSURE
icon for 2 seconds.
PRESSURIZING
As pressure builds in the unit, the control
panel display will show "PrE" and progress
bars. 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 pressurizes, and it will
unlock once pressure is released. Once the
unit has reached full pressure, cooking will
begin and the timer will start counting down.
USING YOUR NINJA® FOODI® SMART
XL PRESSURE COOKER STEAM FRYER
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
USING THE PRESSURE FUNCTION
To turn on the unit, plug the power cord
into a wall outlet, then press the button .
Pressure
1 Place ingredients and at least 1 cup
of liquid in the pot, as well as any
necessary accessory. DO NOT fill
the pot past the PRESSURE MAX line.
2 Close the lid. Then turn the pressure
release valve to SEAL position.
3 Move the slider to PRESSURE. The unit
will default to NATURAL RELEASE. Use
the dial to select NATURAL RELEASE,
QUICK RELEASE, or DELAYED RELEASE.
The default pressure level and time
settings will display. Use the up and down
arrows to the left of the display to select
Hi or LO.
4 Use the up and down arrows to the
right of the display to adjust the cook
time in minute increments up to 1 hour,
and then 5-minute increments from
1 hour to 4 hours.
NOTE: When cooking rice, beans, or
other ingredients that expand, DO NOT
fill the pot more than halfway.
NOTE: Delayed Release defaults to
10 minutes. If you are using Delayed
Release and want to adjust the time,
press the RELEASE PRESSURE button
to set the desired time.
NOTE: The unit will switch to
Keep Warm mode and the heating
element will remain on.
NOTE: Unit will not pressurize if there is
not enough liquid.
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