NINJA DG551UK (01) PDF MANUAL

To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock or property damage, basic safety precautions must always be followed, including the following:

1. 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 and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

3. Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children. DO NOT allow the appliance to be used by children. Close supervision is necessary when used near children.

4. This appliance is for household use only. DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. DO NOT use in moving vehicles or boats. DO NOT use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

5. Ensure the surface is level, clean and dry. DO NOT place the appliance near the edge of a countertop during operation.

6. ALWAYS ensure the appliance is properly assembled before use. DO NOT place appliance on or near a gas oven or electric stovetop, or in a heated oven.

7. When using this appliance, provide at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of space above and on all sides for air circulation.

8. DO NOT use an extension cord. A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk of children grabbing the cord or becoming entangled and to reduce the risk of people tripping over a longer cord.

9. To protect against electrical shock DO NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main unit housing in water or other liquid.

10. 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.

11. NEVER use plug sockets below countertop surface.

12. DO NOT place appliance and let cord hang over edges of tables, counters or touch hot surfaces.

13. Only use recommended accessories included with this appliance or authorised by SharkNinja. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by SharkNinja may cause a risk of fire or injury.

14. Before placing any accessory into the cooker, ensure they are clean and dry.

15. DO NOT use the appliance without the removable cooking pot and splatter guard installed.

16. ALWAYS ensure lid is fully closed before operating.

17. DO NOT move the appliance when in use.

18. DO NOT cover the air intake vent or air outlet vent while unit is operating. Doing so will prevent even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat.

19. 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 mitts and use available handles and knobs.

20. DO NOT touch accessories during or immediately after cooking. The grill plate and basket becomes extremely hot during the cooking process. Avoid physical contact while removing the accessory from the appliance. To prevent burns or personal injury ALWAYS use care when interfacing with product. Recommend use of long handed utensil and protective hot pads or insulated oven mitts.

21. DO NOT use this appliance for deep-frying.

22. DO NOT place hands near Foodi Smart Thermometer cord when in use to prevent burning or scalding.

23. The Foodi Smart Thermometer DOES NOT replace an external food thermometer.

24. To prevent possible illness, ALWAYS use an external food thermometer to check that your food is cooked to the recommended temperatures.

25. Should a grease fire occur or the unit emits black smoke, unplug immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before removing any cooking accessories.

26. Please refer to the Cleaning & Maintenance section for regular maintenance of the appliance.

27. To disconnect, turn unit to “off”, then unplug from socket when not in use and before cleaning.

28. Allow to cool before cleaning, disassembly, putting in or taking off parts and storage.

29. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

30. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.

31. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

32. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

33. Children should be supervised to ensure that they not play with the appliance.

34. Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

The following parts and accessories are included:

A. Grill Plate

B. Cooking Pot

C. Crisper Basket

D. Removable Splatter Guard

E. Lid

F. Main Unit (power cord not shown)

G. Control Panel

H. Onboard Thermometer Storage

I. Double-sided Cleaning Brush

J. Foodi Smart Thermometer

1. Remove all packaging material, promotional labels, and tape from the unit.

2. Remove all accessories from the package and read this manual carefully. Please pay particular attention to operational instructions, warnings, and important safety instructions to avoid any injury or property damage.

3. All accessories should be hand-washed only. Cleaning any accessories or parts in the dishwasher may result in damage.

4. When using this appliance, provide at least 15cm of space above and on all sides for air circulation.

GRILL: Grill indoors while creating even char, grill marks, and grilled flavour.

AIR FRY: For crispiness and crunch with little to no oil.

BAKE: Bake cakes, treats, desserts, and more.

ROAST: Tenderise meats, roast vegetables, and more.

DEHYDRATE: Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables for healthy snacks.

REHEAT: Revive leftovers by gently warming them, leaving you with crispy results.

POWER button: Once the unit is plugged in, press the power button to turn on the unit. Pressing it during cooking stops the current cooking function and turns off the unit.

Left arrows: Use the up and down arrows to the left of the display to adjust the cooking temperature in any function or to set the internal doneness when using PRESET and MANUAL button.

Right arrows: Use the up and down arrows to the right of the display to set the food type when using PRESET or to adjust the cook time when not cooking with the Foodi Smart Thermometer.

MANUAL setting: Switches the display screen so you can manually set the thermometer internal doneness. Manual button does not work with Dehydrate function.

PRESET setting: Switches the display screen so you can set the thermometer, food type, and internal doneness based on the preset temperatures. Preset button does not work with Dehydrate function.

NOTE: To adjust the temperature or time during cooking, press the up and down arrows. The unit will then resume at those settings.

START/STOP button: After selecting temperature and time, press the START/STOP button to begin cooking.

Standby Mode: If there has been no interaction with the control panel for 10 minutes and the unit is not cooking, the unit will go into Standby Mode and the control panel will dim.

Preheat: If the unit is preheating, it will be indicated by a progress bar on the display screen and the PREHEAT button will illuminate. To turn off Preheat, press the PREHEAT button while the grill is in preheat state. ADD FOOD will display.

Thermometer: Press to activate thermometer on left side of unit and program.

The splatter guard is located on the underside of the lid and keeps the heating element clean. ALWAYS ensure the splatter guard is installed when cooking. Failure to use the splatter guard will result in oil buildup on the heating element, which can cause smoking.

To install, hook the left side of the splatter guard into place and then snap the right side into place until you hear it click and it feels secure.

Remove the splatter guard for cleaning after each use. Allow the guard to cool completely, then unhook it from the back of the lid by pressing the top tab back, then pulling the handle forward.

This technology should be used with the grill plate only. The unit may produce smoke when cooking ingredients on a setting hotter than recommended.

NOTE: For less smoke, we recommend using Canola, Refined Coconut, Avocado, Vegetable or Rapeseed oil instead of olive oil. Heating oil past its smoke point can impart food with a burnt, acrid flavour.

LO	MED	HI	MAX
• Bacon • Sausages • When using thick BBQ sauce	• Frozen meats • Marinated/sauced meats • Burgers	• Steaks • Chicken • Hot dogs • Meat kebabs	• Veggies • Fruit • Pizzas • Fresh/frozen seafood • Veggie Kebabs

If the unit is already warm from using a different function, “ADD FOOD” may appear on the display immediately. We recommend allowing the grill plate to heat up for at least 6 minutes before placing ingredients on it.

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 guard between uses. This will help prevent grease from burning and causing smoke.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT place hands near Foodi Smart Thermometer cord when in use to prevent burning or scalding.

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.

Using the Thermometer:

1. Pull the 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 on the left side of the unit. Push firmly on the plug until it cannot go into the jack any further. Place the storage compartment back onto the side of the unit.

3. Once the thermometer is plugged into the jack, it will illuminate the PRESET and MANUAL thermometer button. Select the desired cook function (e.g., Grill) and cook temperature.

4. Press the Thermometer button to enable PRESET thermometer settings. PRESET will illuminate. Use the arrows to the right of the display to select your desired food type and the arrows to the left of the display to set the internal doneness of your food (Rare through Well).

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.

5. Place the accessory required for your selected cook function in the unit and close the lid. Press START/STOP to begin preheating.

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 instructions on how to correctly insert the thermometer.

7. When the unit has preheated and “ADD FOOD” appears on the screen, open the lid, place food with inserted thermometer in the unit, and close the lid over the thermometer cord.

8. The progress bar at the top of the display will track doneness. Flashing doneness indicates progression to that doneness.

9. The unit will automatically stop when desired doneness is almost reached, as it accounts for carry-over cooking, and “GET FOOD” will display on the screen.

10. Transfer the protein to a plate while “REST” displays on the screen. The thermometer does not need to still be inserted. The protein will continue to carry-over cook to your set doneness, which will take about 3-5 minutes. This is an important step, as not resting could lead to results looking “less” cooked. Carry-over cook times can vary based on size of protein, cut of protein, and type of protein.

NOTE: Set doneness for BEEF/LAMB are lower than normal recommendations as unit will carry-over cook 5-10°C.

To use MANUAL thermometer settings, press Thermometer twice until MANUAL is fully illuminated and use the below recommended internal cook temperatures.

FOOD TYPE	COOK FINISH
Fish	Medium (50°C) Medium Well (60°C) Well Done (65°C)
Chicken/Turkey	Well Done (75°C)
Pork	Medium (55°C) Medium Well (65°C) Well Done (70°C)
Beef/Lamb	Rare (50°C) Medium Rare (55°C) Medium (60°C) Medium Well (65°C) Well Done (70°C)

NOTE: Refer to the UK Food Standards Agency for recommended food safe temperatures.

FOOD TYPE	PLACEMENT
Steaks, Pork chops, Lamb chops, Chicken breasts, Burgers, Tenderloins, Fish fillets	• Insert thermometer horizontally into the center of the thickest part of the meat. • Make sure the thermometer is close to (but not touching) the bone and away from any fat or gristle. • Make sure the tip of the thermometer is inserted straight into the center of the meat, not angled toward the bottom or top of it. NOTE: The thickest part of the fillet may not be the center. It is important that the end of the thermometer hits this area so that desired results are achieved.
Whole chicken	• Insert thermometer horizontally into the thickest part of the breast, parallel to, but not touching, the bone. • Make sure the tip reaches the center of the thickest part of the breast and doesn’t go all the way through the breast into the cavity.

NOTE: DO NOT use the thermometer with frozen protein or for cuts of meat thinner than 2.5cm (1 inch).

1. To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into a plug socket, then press the power button.

2. 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.

3. Press the GRILL button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature up to MAX.

4. Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time, in 1-minute increments, up to 30 minutes. If using the thermometer, refer to the instructions on previous pages.

5. Press START/STOP to begin preheating. The progress bar will begin illuminating. It will take approximately 10 minutes for the unit to preheat.

6. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display.

7. Open the lid and place ingredients on the grill plate. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

NOTE: To use the thermometer just to check your food’s internal doneness, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature will appear on the screen. Press and hold button again to exit mode.

8. When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

1. To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into a plug socket, then press the power button.

2. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Place the crisper basket in the pot. Ensure the splatter guard is in place, then close the lid.

3. Press the AIR FRY button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature up to 200°C.

4. Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time, in 1-minute increments, up to 1 hour. If using the thermometer, refer to the Using the Foodi Smart Thermometer section.

5. Press START/STOP to begin preheating. The progress bar will begin illuminating. It will take approximately 3 minutes for the unit to preheat.

NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing the Skip Preheat Button. “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display. Open the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

6. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display.

7. Open the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

NOTE: To check your food’s internal doneness, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature will appear on the screen. Press and hold button again to exit mode.

8. For best results, we recommend shaking ingredients frequently. When you open the lid, the unit will pause. Use silicone-tipped tongs or oven mitts to shake the basket. When done, replace the basket and close the lid. Cooking will automatically resume after lid is closed.

9. When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

1. To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into a wall outlet, then press the power button.

2. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Ensure the splatter guard is in place, then close the lid.

3. 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.

NOTE: Convert traditional oven recipes by reducing the temperature by 10°C. Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.

4. Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time, in 1-minute increments up to 1 hour and 5-minute increments from 1 to 4 hours. If using the thermometer, refer to the Using the Foodi Smart Thermometer section.

5. Press START/STOP to begin preheating. The progress bar will begin illuminating. It will take approximately 3 minutes for the unit to preheat.

NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing the PREHEAT button. “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display. Open the lid and place ingredients in the cooking pot. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

6. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display.

7. Open the lid and place ingredients in the pot. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

NOTE: To use the thermometer just to check your food’s internal doneness, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature will appear on the screen. Press and hold button again to exit mode.

8. When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

1. To turn on the unit, plug the power cord into a wall outlet, then press the power button.

2. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Ensure the splatter guard is in place, then close the lid.

3. Press the BAKE button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature.

NOTE: Convert traditional oven recipes by reducing the temperature by 10°C. Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.

4. Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time, in 1-minute increments, up to 1 hour and in 5-minutes increments from 1 to 2 hours. If using the thermometer, refer to Using the Foodi Smart Thermometer section.

5. Press START/STOP to begin preheating. The progress bar will begin illuminating. It will take approximately 3 minutes for the unit to preheat.

NOTE: While preheating is strongly recommended for best results, you can skip it by pressing the PREHEAT button. “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display. Open the lid and place ingredients in the crisper basket. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

6. When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and “ADD FOOD” will appear on the display.

7. Open the lid and add ingredients to the pot or set the bake pan directly in the pot, and close the lid to start cooking. Once the lid is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down. A bake pan is not included.

NOTE: To use the thermometer to just check your food’s internal doneness, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature will appear on the screen. Press and hold button again to exit mode.

8. When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

Note: This function is 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 guard is in place, then close the lid.

2. Press the DEHYDRATE button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature up to 195°C.

3. Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the dehydration time, in 15-minute increments, up to 12 hours.

4. Press START/STOP to begin. (The unit does not preheat in Dehydrate mode.)

5. When dehydration time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

1. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Place ingredients in the pot. Ensure the splatter guard is in place, then close the lid.

2. Press the REHEAT button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the set of arrows to the left of the display to adjust the temperature.

3. Use the set of arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time, in 1-minute increments up to 30 minutes. If using the thermometer, refer to the Using the Foodi Smart Thermometer section.

4. Press START/STOP to begin.

NOTE: To check your food’s internal doneness, press MANUAL for 2 seconds and the food’s internal temperature will appear on the screen. Press and hold button again to exit mode.

5. When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and END will appear on the display.

The unit should be cleaned thoroughly after every use. Always let the appliance cool before cleaning.

• Unplug the unit from the plug socket before cleaning. Keep the lid open after removing your food to allow the unit to cool quicker.

• The cooking pot, grill plate, crisper basket, splatter guard, cleaning brush, and any other included accessories are dishwasher safe, except the thermometer. DO NOT place the thermometer in the dishwasher.

• For the best dishwasher cleaning results, we recommend rinsing the grill plate, crisper basket, splatter guard, and any other accessories with warm water before placing them in the dishwasher.

• If hand-washing, we recommend using the included cleaning brush to help wash the parts. Use the opposite end of the cleaning brush as a scraper to assist with releasing baked-on sauces or cheese. Air-dry or towel-dry all parts after hand-washing.

NOTE: DO NOT use washing up liquid on or near the thermometer jack. We recommend using compressed air or a cotton swab to avoid damaging the jack.

• If food residue or grease are stuck on the grill plate, splatter guard, or any other removable part, soak in warm soapy water before cleaning.

• Clean the splatter guard after every use. Soaking the splatter guard overnight will help soften the baked-on grease. After soaking, use the cleaning brush to remove the grease from the stainless steel frame and front tabs.

• Deep clean the splatter guard by putting it in a pot of water and boiling it for 10 minutes. Then, rinse with room temperature water and allow to dry completely.

• The Foodi Smart Thermometer and holder are hand-wash only. DO NOT immerse any part of the thermometer in water or any other liquid. We recommend cleaning with a damp cloth only.

NOTE: NEVER use abrasive tools or cleaners. NEVER immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid.

The unit has completed preheating and it is now time to add your ingredients.

The lid is open and needs to be closed for the selected function to start.

The thermometer is not plugged into the jack on the right side of the control panel. Plug the thermometer in before proceeding. Press the thermometer in until you hear a click.

This means the unit timed out before food reached the set internal temperature. As a protection for the unit, it can run for only certain lengths of time at specific temperatures.

The unit is not functioning properly. Contact Customer Service.

It is important to insert the thermometer lengthwise into the thickest part of the ingredient to get the most accurate reading. Make sure to allow food to rest for 3-5 minutes to complete cooking. For more information, refer to the Using the Foodi Smart Thermometer section.

When the unit is warm from previously being used, it will not require the full preheating time.

Preheating is highly recommended for best results, but you can skip it by selecting the PREHEAT button after you press the START/STOP button.

For best results, let the unit preheat before adding ingredients.

When using the Grill function, always select the recommended temperature setting. Recommended settings can be found in the Inspiration Guide. Make sure the splatter guard is installed.

When the lid is opened during a cooking function, the unit will automatically pause.

No, the grip is made of a high-temperature silicone that can handle the Ninja Foodi Air Grill Max’s high temperatures.

Do not add food until recommended preheat time is complete. For best results, check progress throughout cooking, and remove food when desired level of brownness has been achieved. Remove food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.

Perception of what a specific internal doneness looks like differs from person to person, even restaurant to restaurant. The 1-9 scale provides a wide range of options for each doneness level so you can customize doneness to your liking.