6ni nj a k i t c hen. c omGetting to Know the Ninja® Multi-Cooker Plus Control PanelPreparing to Use the Ninja Multi-Cooker PlusBefore using the cooking system for the first time:1 Review ALL warning and caution statements on pages 1and 2 before proceeding.2 Carefully remove all the parts from the box. Wash thecooking pot, steaming/roasting rack, and glass lid withwarm, soapy water. The cooking pot, steaming/roastingrack, and glass lid can be washed in the dishwasher.DO NOT place the main housing in water or in thedishwasher. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth.3 When ready to use, place the cooking pot inside themain housing. NEVER use the cooking system withoutthe cooking pot inserted in the housing.4 Plug the unit into a wall outlet, the power button willilluminate.5 Press the Power button. The Temp/Time display willshow 0:00 and the Power button will illuminate.6 The Temp/Time display will continue to show 0:00 untilyou select a function. If no selection is made within 5minutes, the operation will time out.FunctionsACCUTEMP SLOW COOK: Provides worry-freetemperature control so you can slow cook withconfidence. Just select the time and temperature (Warm,Low, or High), and let the cooking system do the work.NOTE: Use the Warm setting to keep food warm from 30minutes to 12 hours. Use the Slow Cook Warm settingONLY to keep already-hot, fully cooked food warm.DO NOT attempt to cook cold or room-temperatureingredients on the Slow Cook Warm setting.BAKE: Your cooking system can be used as a versatileoven with a controllable range of temperatures you setfrom 250°F to 425°F. Use Dry Bake as a regular ovenfor roasts and more. Use Steam Bake for desserts anddelicate treats.STOVE TOP: Use the cooking system just as youwould a stove top to sear, saute, simmer, and browningredients.STEAM: Use this function with the steaming/roastingrack to steam vegetables, fish, and more.Power ButtonPress the Power button to turn your unit on and off.TEMP/TIME Display ScreenThis screen displays the countdown timer for theACCUTEMP SLOW COOK, BAKE, and STEAM modes. Italso displays the temperature setting for the Bake mode.TEMP or TIME ButtonUse the TEMP and TIME buttons to toggle between thetemperature and time. Temperature can be set in Bakemode only. Time can be set in Accutemp Slow Cook,Bake, and Steam modes (but not Stove Top mode).Up and Down ArrowsUse the Up and Down arrows to set the countdown timerin Accutemp Slow Cook, Bake, and Steam modes or tochange the temperature in Bake mode.STAY WARM LightThe Ninja cooking system will go into an auto-warmingmode when the set cooking time in ACCUTEMP SLOWCOOK, BAKE or STEAM mode is over.