Ninja Foodi Dg651q Series Dual Thermometer User Guide

DG651Q Series Dual Thermometer

More flavor. Less smoke.
FOR LESS SMOKE, WE RECOMMEND USING OILS WITH A HIGH SMOKE POINT–LIKE CANOLA, COCONUT, AVOCADO, VEGETABLE, OR GRAPESEED OIL–INSTEAD OF OLIVE OIL.
If you choose to cook ingredients at a higher temperature than recommended or when using olive oil, it may result in more smoke and food having a burnt, acrid flavor.
Also, to help prevent grease from building up and causing smoke, clean the splatter shield after every use.

LO (400°F) Best for bacon and sausages, and when using thicker barbecue sauces.

MED (450°F) Best for frozen meats and marinated ingredients.

HI (500°F) Best for steaks, chicken, and burgers.

MAX (up to 510°F) Best for veggies, fruit, fresh/frozen
seafood, and pizza.

Sausages
9 sausages (3­4 oz. each)
Whole
LO, preset to PORK and set doneness Frozen: LO, 10­14 mins

Boneless Marinated Chicken Breast
6 breasts (7­9 oz. each) MED, preset to CHICKEN or set to LO if using a thick sauce When using the grill function, for best results flip meats.

New York Strip Steaks
4 steaks (10­12 oz. each, 1 1/2 in. thick)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
HI, preset to BEEF and set doneness Frozen: MED, 18­26 mins When cooking frozen protein, flip 2 or 3 times while cooking.

Salmon
6 fillets (5­6 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MAX, preset to FISH and set doneness
Frozen: MAX, 12­15 mins

Bone-In Barbecue Chicken Thighs
6 thighs (7­9 oz. each)
LO, preset to CHICKEN For best results when using the Grill function, flip meats.

Frozen Boneless Pork Chops
6 chops (8 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MED, 22­26 mins When cooking frozen protein, it is recommended to not use
the thermometer.

Boneless Chicken Breasts
6 breasts (7­9 oz. each)
HI, preset to CHICKEN Frozen: MED, 20­25 mins When cooking frozen protein, flip 2 or 3 times while cooking.

Fresh Asparagus
(2 bunches)
Toss with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX, cook 5­7 mins
Spread evenly on grill grate. Do not flip.

Bacon
8 strips, thick cut
LO, 7­9 mins

Frozen Pork Tenderloin
2 whole tenderloins (1 lb. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MED, 22­28 mins When cooking frozen protein, it is recommended to not use
the thermometer.

80% Lean Burgers
6 patties, 1-inch thick (up to 7 oz. each)
HI, preset to BEEF and set doneness Frozen: MED, 10­12 mins

Fresh Corn on the Cob
(6 ears)
Brush lightly with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX, cook 10­12 mins

For more charts and individual cook times, refer to the Inspiration Guide.

Preheat for better results
For best grilling results, preheat the Foodi Smart XL Grill before adding food. It will take approximately 10 minutes. Adding food before preheating is complete may lead to overcooking and smoke.

APROX
10
MINS

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How to turn off Preheat
We do not recommend skipping preheating, as it will impact cooking results. However, if you would like to skip it, after selecting a function and pressing the START/STOP button (when the unit is then in preheat mode), press the
button to cancel preheating.
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Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.

DUAL THERMOMETER
SMART
XL GRILL

QUICK START GUIDE

Get to know the control panel

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E

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B

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A POWER:To turn the unit on and off, press the POWER button.
B COOKING FUNCTIONS: Air Crisp, Roast, Grill, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate.
C LEFT arrows: Use the up and down arrows to the left of the display to adjust the cook temperature or doneness when using the thermometer.
D RIGHT arrows: Use the up and down arrows to the right of the display to adjust the cook time or food type when using the thermometer.
E MANUAL setting: Switches the display screen so you can manually set the internal doneness when using the thermometer.
F PRESET setting: When thermometer is inserted in a protein, this allows you to use the arrows to the right of the display to select the protein type.

G START/STOP button: Press to start cooking, or press while the unit is cooking to stop the current cook function.
H : To skip preheat use the Skip Button.
I THERMOMETER 1: Press to activate and program thermometer on left side of unit.
J THERMOMETER 2: Press to activate and program thermometer on left side of unit.
PREHEAT FOR BETTER GRILLING RESULTS: For best grilling results, let the unit fully preheat before adding food. Adding food before preheating is complete may lead to overcooking, smoke, and longer preheat time. HOW TO TURN OFF PREHEAT (NOT RECOMMENDED): After selecting a function and pressing START (putting the unit in preheat mode), press the button to cancel preheating. DO NOT use the thermometer with frozen protein or for cuts of meat 1 inch thick or thinner.

FOOD TYPE
Steaks Pork chops Lamb chops Chicken breasts Burgers Tenderloins Fish fillets

How to place the thermometer

PLACEMENT
· Insert thermometer horizontally into the center of the thickest part of the meat.
· 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.
· Make sure the thermometer is close to (but not touching) the bone and away from any fat or gristle.
NOTE: The thickest part of the fillet may not be the center. It is important that the end of the thermometer hits the thickest part so desired results are achieved.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

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.
Turn for Instructions on cooking with the thermometers

Let’s start cooking
The Foodi® Smart Thermometers continue to monitor doneness throughout the cooking process, unlike traditional instant-read thermometers.

STEP 1 Set Up

STEP 2 Select Cook Function

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STEP 4 Program Thermometer 2

· Remove the storage compartment on left side of the unit. (If also using the second thermometer, remove it from the storage compartment on the right side of the unit.)
· Unwind cord(s) and remove thermometer(s).
· Plug thermometer(s) into jack(s) on the left and/or right side(s) of the unit.

· Press the desired cooking function (e.g., Grill).
· Use the left arrows to select desired cook temperature (setting a time is not necessary when using the thermometer).

· Press the THERMOMETER 1 button.
· Use the right arrows to choose the desired protein.
· Use the left arrows to choose the desired doneness.
· If using both thermometers for two different levels of doneness or two different proteins, move on to step 4. If using only one thermometer, press the START/STOP button, then skip to step 5.
NOTE: If selecting the MANUAL setting, use the internal cook temperatures recommended in the Owner’s Guide.

NOTE: If using only one thermometer, skip to step 5.
· Press the THERMOMETER 2 button.
· Use the right arrows to choose the desired protein.
· Use the left arrows to choose the desired doneness.
· Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating.
NOTE: When using two different thermometers the display will indicate two different flip times.

STEP 5 Place Thermometer

STEP 6 Add Food

STEP 7 Track Progress

STEP 8 Carry-Over Cook & Rest

· Wait until unit is fully preheated before adding food.
· Insert thermometer in protein using the guide on the front page.

· Once unit has preheated, “ADD FOOD” will appear on the screen.
· Add food with thermometer grip(s) fully inside unit, then close hood over cord(s) to begin cooking (see images below).
NOTE: DO NOT close hood on thermometer grip, as this will prop open the hood and create inaccurate readings.

· The progress bar at the top of the display will track doneness.
· Flashing doneness indicates progression to that doneness.
· When using Roast and Grill, the unit will beep and display FLIP. Flipping is optional, but recommended.
· When using two thermometers, the display will switch back and forth to show progress of each thermometer. The “1” on the display will illuminate to show the progress of the thermometer plugged in on the left side of the grill. The “2” on the display will illuminate to show the progress of the thermometer plugged in on the right side of the grill.

· Unit will beep and show “GET FOOD”, indicating it’s time to allow food to rest and carry-over cook on a plate for 3­5 minutes.
Carry-over cooking is when food retains heat and continues to cook after being removed from the source of heat.

Ninja Beef Doneness Guide
Perception of what a specific internal doneness looks like differs from person to person, even restaurant to restaurant. This guide shows what to expect with each preset beef doneness level
(we have provided a wide range of options so you can customize doneness to your liking).

Did you know? Meat keeps cooking when you remove it from the grill.
To prevent overcooking, the unit will beep right before your food reaches desired doneness, taking carry-over cooking into account.

Removing your food

Carry-over cooking & resting

Transfer meat to a plate using silicone-tipped tongs with the thermometer still inserted.
WARNING: Thermometer and grip will be hot.

Allow protein to carry-over cook and rest for 3­5 minutes. “REST” will
appear and timer will count up.

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2

RARE

3

4

MEDIUM RARE

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6

MEDIUM

7

8

MEDIUM WELL

9 WELL

NOTE: This guide is based on New York Strip Steak. Using different cuts and/or sizes of beef can alter the outcome. For cuts 2 inches or thicker (e.g., filet mignon), we recommend selecting the lower temperature setting within the desired doneness category (e.g., Rare 1 instead of Rare 2).

To check the internal temperature of other pieces of protein, press and hold MANUAL. Then insert the thermometer into another piece of protein and check
the display for the internal temperature reading.
NOTE: Skipping carry-over cooking and cutting into food right away may result in a rarer level of doneness.
For more instructions on cleaning the unit, refer to your Owner’s Guide.