USING THE NINJA
FOODI
TM
PRO GRILL & GRIDDLE – CONT .
SPLATTER SHIELD
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.
Installing the splatter shield
To install, hook the left side of the splatter
shield into place and then snap the right
side into place until you hear it click and it
feels secure.
Removing the splatter shield and cleaning
Remove the splatter shield for cleaning
after each use. Allow the shield to cool
completely, then unhook the shield from
the back of the hood by pressing the top
tab back, then pull handle forward.
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SMART XL
TM
GRILLCONTROL TECHNOLOGY
When using the Grill functions, you will
need to select the pro powered grill grate
temperature setting. Below are recommended
temperature levels for common ingredients.
Use function with grill grate only. The
unit may produce smoke when cooking
ingredients on a setting hotter than
recommended.
LO
MED
HI
MAX
• Bacon
• Frozen
• Steaks
• Veggies
meats
• Sausages
• Chicken
• Fruit
• Marinated/
• When
• Hot dogs
• Pizzas
sauced
using
• Meat
• Fresh/
meats
thick BBQ
kebabs
frozen
sauce
• Burgers
seafood
• Veggie
Kebabs
Switching to Grill after
using another function
If the unit is already warm from using a
different function, ADD FOOD may appear
on the display immediately. We recommend
allowing the grill grate to heat up for at least
6 minutes before placing ingredients on it.
Batch grilling
When grilling more than two consecutive
batches of food, it is recommended that
you empty the fat/oil from the grease
catch. It is also HIGHLY recommended to
clean the splatter shield in between uses.
This will help prevent grease from burning
and causing smoke.
USING THE FOODI
TM
SMART THERMOMETER
IMPORTANT: To prevent burning or
scalding, DO NOT place hands near Foodi
Smart Thermometer cord when in use.
Before First Use
Make sure the thermometer jack is free of
any residue and the cord is free of knots
before plugging it into the jack. Handle
cord with care.
1 Pull the magnetic thermometer storage
compartment on the right side of the unit
outward. Then unwind the cord from the
compartment to remove the thermometer.
2 Plug the thermometer into the jack.
Push firmly on the plug until it cannot
go into the jack any further and you
feel or hear it click into place. Place the
storage compartment back onto the
side of the unit.
3 Once the thermometer is plugged into
the jack, it will enable the PRESET and
MANUAL thermometer buttons. Turn the
dial to select the desired cook function
(e.g., Grill) and cook temperature.
NOTE: There is no need to set a cook
time, as the unit will automatically turn
off the heating element and alert you
when your food has finished cooking.
4 If using PRESET, then press the PRESET
button and turn the center dial to select
your desired food type. Upon selection,
press the DONENESS button and turn
the dial to choose your preferred internal
doneness (rare through well).
NOTE: Cooking different meats or
the sames ones to different levels
doneness? Refer to the next page for
details on programming.
If using MANUAL, then press the MANUAL
button and use the below recommended
internal cook temperatures.
FOOD TYPE:
SET DONENESS TO:
Fish
Medium 130°F (54°C)
Medium Well 140°F (60°C)
Well Done 150°F (65°C)
Chicken/Turkey
Well Done 165°F (74°C)
Pork
Medium 130°F (54°C)
Medium Well 150°F (65°C)
Well Done 160°F (71°C)
Beef/Lamb
Rare 115°F (46°C)
Medium Rare 125°F (52°C)
Medium 130°F (54°C)
Medium Well 145°F (63°C)
Well Done 150°F (65°C)
NOTE: Reference USDA guidelines for
food-safe temperature recommendations.
NOTE: The recommendations for BEEF/
LAMB are lower than normal as unit will
carry-over cook 10° to 15°F (-12° to -9°C).
5 Place the accessory required for your
selected cook function in the unit and
close the hood. Press the dial to begin
preheating.
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