This article contains the FAQs for the OP500UK Ninja® Foodi® MAX Multi-Cooker. This supports the following product SKUs OP500UK and OP500UKDBBL. Please note this also supports the refurbished model OP500UKDBBLREFB.
No, once pressure cooking has started, we do not recommend moving the unit.
Yes. To cook pasta in the unit, please follow one of the Ninja-approved recipes in your Inspiration Guide.
To turn on the unit, plug in the power cord and press the Power button located on the bottom righthand side of the control panel.
To install the condensation collector, slide it into the slot on the cooker base. To remove it, simply slide it out and hand-wash it after each use.
The outside of the unit will get hot, but the control panel, exterior handles, and handle on the lid will be safe to touch at any time during cooking.
Pressure: Cooks food quickly (70% faster as compared to slow cooking) while maintaining tenderness. Steam: Gently cooks delicate foods at a high temperature. Slow Cook: Cooks food at a lower temperature for longer periods of time. Sear/Sauté: Allows you to use the unit as a stovetop for browning meats, sautéing veggies, simmering sauces, and more. Air Crisp: Allows you to use the unit as an air fryer to give foods crispiness and crunch while using little to no oil. Bake/Roast: Enables the unit to act as an oven for cooking tender meats, baking treats, and more. Broil: Allows you to caramelize and get a brown crunchy topping on your food. Use this function for many of our 360 Meals to make complete mains and sides.
The cooking pot is of aluminum and has a nonstick ceramic coating that is FDA approved and food safe. This coating is also PTFE free.
To preheat, simply add 5 minutes to your total cook time and allow the unit to come up to temperature before adding ingredients.
The time to build pressure can take up to 20 minutes, varying based on the amount and temperature of ingredients in the pot. If you want to shorten the time it takes to build pressure, use hot liquid in the pot. Also, if any portion of your meal requires searing or sautéing, begin with that function and then switch to pressure cook.
As the unit pressurizes, the red float valve will raise, and the lid will lock as a safety measure. It will not unlock until pressure is released and the red float valve drops down.
To install the pressure lid and lock it in place, align the arrow on the lid with the arrow on the front of the unit. Then turn the lid clockwise until it stops. There will be an audible chime when the lid is locked in place, and the top row of icons on the control panel will iluminate.
A rotating light will appear on the digital display to indicate the unit is building pressure (please note this can take up to 20 minutes). The countdown timer will begin once the unit reaches pressure.
To Quick Release pressure from the unit, slide the pressure release valve to the VENT position by using the tab on the end. Be sure to keep your face away from the valve, as a quick burst of steam will spurt out of it. When all the steam is released, the red float valve will drop down and the unit will be ready to open. DO NOT place your hand over the valve because hot steam will release immediately. To Natural Release pressure from the unit, DO NOT slide the pressure release valve to VENT. Instead, when the cook time is complete, wait for the unit to naturally release the pressure on its own. This can take up to 20 minutes, depending on the amount of liquid and food in the unit. During this time, the unit will switch to Keep Warm mode and the timer will start counting up. When Natural Release is complete, the red float valve will drop down.
To set the cook temperature, use the Temp up and down arrows on the left side of the digital display. You can adjust the temperature at any time throughout the cooking process, but note that you cannot change the pressure setting once pressure cooking has started.
To set the cook time, use the Time up and down arrows on the right side of the digital display. The clock will display HH:MM. You can change the time at any point during the cooking process.
TenderCrisp Technology is a revolutionary cooking method that tenderizes food using pressure cooking then crisps it using super-heated air, quickly cooking your food from the inside out.
No, the crisping lid does not detach from the unit.
These 2 lids allow you to cook in several different ways. When the pressure lid is installed, you can use any of the following functions: -Pressure -Steam -Slow Cook -Sear/Saute When the hinged crisping lid is closed, you can use any of the following functions: -Air Crisp -Bake/Roast -Broil
If for some reason the pressure release valve is not attached to your pressure lid, simply place the valve onto the silver post located in the middle of the circular indent and press down firmly. Please note, the pressure release valve will fit loosely, even when it is securely attached to the unit.
-When Air Fryer lid closed: 42x35x34cm
-When Air Fryer lid open: 53x35x55cm
You may have set hours rather than minutes. When setting time, the display will show HH:MM and the time will increase/decrease in minute increments.
Cooking times may vary based on the selected temperature, current temperature of the Cooking pot, and temperature or quantity of the ingredients. -Check to make sure your silicone ring is fully seated and flush against the lid. If installed correctly, you should be able to tug lightly on the ring to rotate it. -Check that the pressure lid is fully locked, and the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position when pressure cooking.
Our unique crisping lid is attached to the Foodi to ensure a seamless cooking transition from pressure cooking to air crisping. You never have to worry about finding the lid when it's time to air crisp your meal. The crisping lid also contains the heating element that gives your meals that amazing crispy finish. Since the lid is not dishwasher safe, it's easy to remember to only clean it with a damp cloth.
The Foodi uses 1460 watts of power.
High pressure: 80 kPa (11.6 psi) Low pressure: 50 kPa (7.2 psi)
Yes. Although our there is not an automatic yogurt function on the unit, you can make yogurt with the Keep Warm function. Use a thermometer to ensure food-safe temperatures are maintained at all times.
Quick release is about 2 minutes or less. Natural release can take up to 20 minutes or more, depending on the type of food and/or the amount of liquid and food in the pot.
The ceramic coating is PTFE-free, FDA approved and food safe.
The basket is nonstick and has a ceramic coating that is PTFE-free, FDA approved and food safe. As with any nonstick surface, we recommend cooking with scratch-resistant, non-metal utensils, and cleaning with non-abrasive materials only. Minor scratches should not affect performance, as long as most of the non-stick coating is still in place. If a change in performance is noticed, we recommend ordering a replacement basket.