The Ninja Combi™ All-in-One Multi-Cooker, Oven, and Air Fryer (SFP700 Series) is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for indoor household use, offering a wide range of cooking functions to simplify meal preparation. This multi-cooker combines the capabilities of a traditional oven, air fryer, and stovetop, allowing users to create diverse meals with a single unit.
Function Description
The Ninja Combi™ is equipped with a SmartSwitch that allows users to seamlessly transition between two primary cooking modes: COMBI COOKER and AIR FRY/STOVETOP. Each mode unlocks a specific set of cooking functions, providing flexibility for various culinary needs.
In COMBI COOKER mode, the appliance offers functions designed for integrated, multi-part meal preparation and gentle cooking methods:
- COMBI MEALS: This function is ideal for preparing easy, three-part meals with a single touch, often combining different cooking methods simultaneously.
- COMBI CRISP: Designed to achieve juicy interiors and crisp exteriors, this function uses a combination of steam and convection heat. Users add water to the Combi Pan, and the unit builds steam before the cooking timer begins.
- COMBI BAKE: This function allows for baking fluffier cakes and quick breads faster and with less fat, leveraging the unit's combined cooking capabilities. Similar to Combi Crisp, it requires water in the Combi Pan and involves a steam-building phase.
- STEAM: This function gently cooks delicate foods at a high temperature using steam. It requires water in the Combi Pan and utilizes the crisper tray for ingredients. After the steam cycle, a dry cycle is recommended to remove excess water.
- PROOF: This function creates a controlled environment for dough to rest and rise, maintaining a specific temperature range (90°F to 105°F). It requires the crisper tray to be placed in the Combi Pan.
- RICE/PASTA: This function is dedicated to cooking no-drain rice or pasta. Users add liquid and the chosen grain or pasta to the Combi Pan. The unit defaults to rice but can be switched to pasta. After cooking, it automatically starts a count-up timer to keep ingredients warm.
In AIR FRY/STOVETOP mode, the appliance provides functions typically associated with dry heat cooking and stovetop methods:
- AIR FRY: This function delivers crispness and crunch to food with minimal oil, similar to deep-frying but healthier. It involves placing ingredients on the crisper tray within the Combi Pan. Periodic shaking of ingredients is recommended for even browning.
- BAKE: This function allows the unit to be used like a traditional oven for baked treats and other dishes. It requires the Combi Pan and crisper tray.
- BROIL: This function uses high heat from above to caramelize and brown the tops of food, ideal for finishing dishes. Ingredients are placed on the bake tray.
- PIZZA: This function is optimized for cooking frozen pizzas, ensuring they are perfectly cooked and ready to serve. It uses the bake tray.
- TOAST: This function toasts bread with precision, allowing users to select the number of slices and desired shade (lite, med, dark). Bread is placed in the Combi Pan.
- SEAR/SAUTÉ: This function transforms the unit into a stovetop for browning meats, sautéing vegetables, simmering sauces, and more. It requires ingredients to be added directly to the Combi Pan. This function can only be used with the door open, and nonstick utensils are recommended to protect the pot's coating. It also has an automatic shut-off after a certain duration depending on the heat level selected.
- SLOW COOK: This function cooks food at a lower temperature over an extended period. It requires the Combi Pan without the crisper tray, and users can select between "Hi" and "Lo" temperature settings with adjustable cook times.
- SOUS VIDE: This French-inspired function slow cooks food sealed in a plastic bag in an accurately regulated water bath. It requires room-temperature water in the Combi Pan and involves a preheating phase before food is added. Double-bagging or plastic wrap is recommended for longer cook times or higher temperatures.
Usage Features
The Ninja Combi™ is designed for user-friendly operation with intuitive controls and safety considerations:
- SmartSwitch: The physical SmartSwitch on the control panel clearly indicates the active cooking mode (COMBI COOKER or AIR FRY/STOVETOP), illuminating the available functions for selection.
- Control Panel: The control panel features dedicated arrows for FUNCTION selection, TEMP/SHADE adjustment (for temperature or toast shade), and TIME/SLICES adjustment (for cooking time or number of toast slices).
- START/STOP Button: This button initiates and stops cooking functions.
- POWER Button: This button turns the unit on and off and stops all cooking functions.
- LIGHT Button: This button controls the unit's interior light, which also automatically illuminates during the last 30 seconds of a cook cycle.
- Door Mechanism: The door opens and closes by pulling from the right side of the handle, clicking into place when fully opened or closed. The door can be opened or closed regardless of the SmartSwitch position.
- Preheating: Many functions, particularly those in COMBI COOKER mode, involve a preheating phase where the unit builds steam. Progress bars on the display indicate this process. Some AIR FRY/STOVETOP functions also include a preheat phase.
- Accessory Placement: The appliance utilizes a Combi Pan, crisper tray, and bake tray. The Combi Pan typically sits in level 1 (bottom position), while the crisper tray can be placed inside the Combi Pan or on its own, and the bake tray can be placed in level 1 or 2 (top position) depending on the function.
- Safety Precautions: The manual emphasizes several safety measures, including providing adequate space around the unit for air circulation, avoiding overfilling the pot, using protective hot pads or oven mitts when handling hot surfaces and accessories, and keeping hands and face away from steam vents. It also warns against using metal scouring pads for cleaning and advises against deep-frying.
Maintenance Features
Maintaining the Ninja Combi™ is straightforward, with guidelines for both everyday and deep cleaning:
- Everyday Cleaning: After each use, the unit should be thoroughly cleaned.
- Unit Interior and Control Panel: These areas should be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Abrasive scouring pads should not be used.
- Combi Pan, Crisper Tray, and Bake Tray: These accessories are dishwasher-safe.
- Stuck Food Residue: For stubborn food, the pot and crisper tray can be filled with water and allowed to soak. If scrubbing is necessary, a non-abrasive cleanser or liquid dish soap with a nylon pad or brush is recommended.
- Cooker Base: The cooker base should NEVER be placed in the dishwasher or immersed in water or any other liquid.
- Drying: All parts should be air-dried after cleaning.
- Deep Cleaning: A specific deep cleaning process is outlined to ensure thorough sanitization and removal of residue.
- Steam Cycle: The Combi Pan is filled with 3 cups of water, and the unit is set to STEAM for 10 minutes in COMBI COOKER mode.
- Wiping Interior: After the steam cycle and once the unit has cooled, a wet cloth or sponge should be used to wipe down the interior. Caution is advised when cleaning the interior, particularly around the fan, which should not be touched, and the hot Combi Pan and bottom heater.
- Rinsing: After deep cleaning, the cooking pot and crisper tray should be rinsed to ensure all residue has been removed.
The Ninja Combi™ is designed to be a durable and efficient appliance, with a focus on ease of use and comprehensive cooking capabilities, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.
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