PC101Q OWNER’S GUIDE INSTANT COOKER ninjakitchen.
ENGLISH THANK YOU CONTENTS for purchasing the Ninja® Instant Cooker Important Safeguards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting to Know Your Ninja® Instant Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using your Ninja® Instant Cooker. 20 DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying. 21 DO NOT exceed the cooking pot’s PRESSURE MAXIMUM fill level. Overfilling may cause personal injury or property damage or affect the safe use of the appliance. 22 When pressure cooking foods that expand (such as dried vegetables, beans, grains, rice, etc.) DO NOT fill pot more than halfway.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 36 W hen removable cooking pot is empty, DO NOT heat it for more than 10 minutes, as doing so may damage the cooking surface. 37 C aution should be used when searing meats and sautéing in hot oil. Keep hands and face away from the removable cooking pot, especially when adding new ingredients, as hot oil may splatter. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 38 Use caution when opening the lid.
BEFORE FIRST USE 1 When setting time, digital display shows HH:MM. Display currently reads 7 minutes. FUNCTION BUTTONS PRESSURE: To pressure cook, the lid must be installed and the pressure release valve must be in the SEAL position. Use the right or left arrows to set the pressure level and the + and - buttons to set cook time up to 4 hours. STEAM: To use as a steamer, the lid must be installed and the pressure release valve must be in the VENT position.
FAMILIARIZING YOURSELF WITH PRESSURE COOKING In order to familiarize yourself with the Pressure Cook function and start cooking, it is highly recommended for first-time users to do an initial run. 4 Press the PRESSURE button. The unit will default to high (HI) pressure and a time setting of 2 minutes. Press the START/STOP button to begin. 1 Place the pot in the cooker base and add 3 cups room-temperature water to the pot. 5 The unit will begin to build pressure, indicated by the rotating lights.
INSTALLING & REMOVING THE LID USING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS Place the lid on top of the unit with the on the lid and the on the cooker base lined up evenly. Turn the lid clockwise until it locks in place. To unlock the lid, twist it counterclockwise. ALWAYS use caution when opening the lid. Lift it up and away from you, as some steam will remain in the unit and escape when the lid is opened. To turn on the unit, plug the cord into a wall outlet, then press the Power button.
USING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS – Continued Steam 1 Place the pot in the cooker base. Add at least 1/2 cup of liquid (or the amount stated in your recipe) to the pot. Insert the steam rack in the pot, then place ingredients on the rack and close the lid. 4 Press the START/STOP button. 5 The unit will start preheating, during which time the display will show rotating lights. When the unit reaches the proper temperature, the timer will begin counting down.
USING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS – Continued Sear/Sauté 1 Place the pot in the cooker base. 2 Press the SEAR/SAUTÉ button. The default temperature setting will display. Use the right and left arrows to select one of the setting options (LOW, MEDIUM-LOW, MEDIUM, MEDIUM-HIGH, or HIGH). NOTE: There is no time adjustment available or necessary when using the Sear/Sauté function. 3 Press the START/STOP button to begin cooking. 15 ninjakitchen.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Why is my unit taking so long to come to pressure? How long does it take to come to pressure? • Pressurizing times may vary based on the selected pressure, current temperature of the cooking pot, and temperature or quantity of the ingredients. • Check to make sure the silicone ring is fully seated and flush against the pressure lid. If installed correctly, you should be able to tug lightly on the ring to rotate it.
To order additional parts and accessories, visit ninjaaccessories.com or contact Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288. ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The 1-Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of SharkNinja Operating LLC. Warranty coverage applies to the original owner and to the original product only and is not transferable.
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SharkNinja Operating LLC US: Needham, MA 02494 1-877-646-5288 ninjakitchen.com Illustrations may differ from actual product. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice. For SharkNinja U.S. Patent information, visit sharkninja.com/uspatents. NINJA is a registered trademark of SharkNinja Operating LLC.
