AUTO-iQ, PLUS, 3-in-1 & 4-in-1 DIFFERENCES
AUTO-iQ, PLUS, 3-in-1 & 4-in-1 DIFFERENCES
NINJA PLUS: There are only 2 differences in the Auto-iQ and the Ninja Plus. The Ninja Plus does not have pre-programmed recipes and the Ninja Plus is strictly touchpad. All other functions are the same.
Customer Service:
877-646-5288 or 866-826-6941
Slow Cook Setting – Heats the Sides only
Stove Top Settings – Heats Bottom only
Oven Setting – Heats Bottom and Sides
Steam Setting - Heats Bottom only
The Differences: (Accessories on both models, change. Yours may or may not have the described accessories).
The new Auto iQ has: over 100 pre-programmed meals. Follow their recipe, push a button and come back to a delicious meal! No stirring, no lifting the lid until the time is up. Most are done in 30 minutes or less.
It has a new rack, where the handles are higher and easier to grab. The Oven function "beeps" and goes to AutoWarm. Plus, it still has the same functions of the 4-in-1.
Getting to Know the Ninja® Cooking System with Auto-iQ™ Control Panel
4 Auto-iQ Programs
The included cookbook contains Auto-iQ recipes and charts to make cooking fun and easy.
Auto-iQ Quick Meals:
Meals designed for busy people— simply choose a recipe from your cookbook, add the ingredients in the order listed, and dial in the recipe number. Return to a cooked meal in 30 minutes or less.
Auto-iQ Layered Bowls:
Meals that build in layered flavors. Once you choose a recipe from your cookbook, sauté and sizzle the first batch of ingredients using the Stove Top function. Then add the second batch of ingredients and dial in the recipe number.
Auto-iQ Grains:
Programs that deliver perfectly cooked grains in small or large batches—just follow the chart in your cookbook for amounts and program numbers.
Auto-iQ Poached Infusions:
Programs that enable you to flawlessly poach eggs, fish, chicken, fruit, and more—you can even make homemade stock. Simply follow the chart in your cookbook for ingredient amounts and program numbers.
4 Manual Functions:
ACCUTEMP Slow Cook:
Provides worry-free temperature control so you can slow cook with confidence. 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 30 minutes to 12 hours. Use the Slow Cook Warm setting ONLY to keep already-hot, fully cooked food warm. DO NOT attempt to cook cold or room-temperature ingredients on the Slow Cook Warm setting.
Steam:
Use this function with the steaming/roasting rack to steam vegetables, fish, and more.
Bake:
Your cooking system can be used as a versatile oven with a controllable range of temperatures you set from 250°F to 425°F. Use Dry Bake as a regular oven for roasts and more. Use Steam Bake for desserts and delicate treats.
Stove Top:
Use the cooking system just as you would a stove top to sear, sauté, simmer, and brown ingredients.
Auto-iQ RECIPES Display Screen:
This display screen will display the Auto-iQ recipe number while in cooking mode. TEMP/TIME Display Screen This screen displays the countdown timer for the ACCUTEMP SLOW COOK, BAKE, and STEAM modes. It also displays the temperature setting for the Bake mode.
For Auto-iQ Quick Meals and Layered Bowls, it will display the countdown timer.
For Auto-iQ Recipes Grains it will display “On”. A countdown timer will begin as soon as there is 5 minutes left in the program.
For Auto-iQ Recipes Poached Infusions, it will display “P” indicating the unit is pre-heating.
TEMP or TIME Button:
Use the TEMP or TIME button to toggle between the temperature and time. Temperature can be set only in BAKE mode. Time can be set in ACCUTEMP SLOW COOK, BAKE, and STEAM modes (but not in STOVE TOP mode).
Adjustment Knob:
Use the adjustment knob to set the countdown timer in SLOW COOK, STEAM, and BAKE modes, and set the temperature in BAKE mode. Also use this dial to select Auto-iQ recipe numbers.
START/STOP:
For the unit to start cooking, press the Start/Stop button located on the adjustment knob after you have selected your desired Auto-iQ recipe number. Once you have chosen a manual function, after 3 seconds the unit will automatically begin cooking.
STAY WARM Light:
The cooking system will go into auto-warming mode when the cooking time in SLOW COOK, BAKE, STEAM, and all Auto-iQ modes is over.
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The 3-in-1 has: Stove Top (Low, Medium, & High), Oven (250-425°F), Slow Cook (Low & High), and Buffet. You can also “steam” using the Oven setting, but it is not programmed. Buffet setting for holding food at a constant 158°F temperature. Glass lid. (The 1st models out had a metal domed lid). Most have just the rack and multipurpose pan. Different accessories come with models, depending on the retailer.
Hand wash only: Glass lid, multi-purpose pan, roasting rack
Dishwasher safe: Ninja pot
The 4-in-1 has: Stove Top (Low, & High), Oven (250-425°F), & Slow Cook (Warm, Low & High), and a Programmed Steamer function.
The 4-in-1 will heat the water to temperature, keep it there, and perfectly steam your vegetables without the guess work. You set the time. It will alert you to place your food, count down and alert you when the cooking time is up. Your unit will then go to Auto-warm.
Multipurpose Pan – hand wash only
Stainless Steel rack – dishwasher safe
150 Recipe Book.. 75 New Recipes/75 from previous book
Insulated carry case – some models
Lifting forks – some models
Beep for timer
Glass lid – dishwasher safe
Ninja pot – dishwasher safe
The "Buffet" setting was changed to "Warm" on the Slow Cook knob. It will hold food at a constant 158°F temperature.
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The Default setting on Slow Cook Low is 8 hours. The Default setting on Slow Cook High is 4 hours. Slow Cook setting can be manually set from 30 minutes -12 hours. You need to depress the time toggle, and turn the dial to the proper time. You cannot pre-program the unit to come on automatically. Members wanted to plug it into an automatic timer. That will not work. The Ninja will think you had a “power surge” and give you an E02. If you see the E02 at any time, just turn the unit off, then back on again.
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Auto Shut Off for Slow Cook: iQ, 3-in1 & 4-in-1
As a safety feature the unit will turn off on the setting that has been selected.
When in the Slow Cook “Low or High” modes at the end of the cooking cycle the unit will automatically switch to Auto Buffet/Warm for 12 hours. At the end of the 12 hours the unit will automatically shut off.
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Steamer Function 4-in-1 & iQ
Steam cooking is easy and fast when you use the Steamer function for your favorite vegetables and light entrees.
1. Add water to the pot according to recipe/chart and cover with the lid – (1-4 cups).
2. Plug the unit into the electrical outlet.
3. Turn the Function dial to Steamer and set the time according to recipe/chart. Unit will beep and the timer will show *P:* while preheating.
4. While the unit preheats, arrange the food onto the Roasting/Steaming Rack.
5. When the water is fully boiling, the unit will beep and the timer will begin to count down.
6. Carefully open the lid away from you, insert the rack with the food into the pot with mitts.
7. Check food occasionally and remove food promptly when done to avoid overcooking.
8. When the time reaches *0:00*, the unit will go into Auto Warm mode.
Note: If water runs out before *0:00*, the unit will pause. If water is added, the unit will begin to bring it to a boil at which point the timer will continue where it left off.
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NINJA PLUS: There are only 2 differences in the Auto-iQ and the Ninja Plus. The Ninja Plus does not have pre-programmed recipes and the Ninja Plus is strictly touchpad. All other functions are the same.
Customer Service:
877-646-5288 or 866-826-6941
Slow Cook Setting – Heats the Sides only
Stove Top Settings – Heats Bottom only
Oven Setting – Heats Bottom and Sides
Steam Setting - Heats Bottom only
The Differences: (Accessories on both models, change. Yours may or may not have the described accessories).
The new Auto iQ has: over 100 pre-programmed meals. Follow their recipe, push a button and come back to a delicious meal! No stirring, no lifting the lid until the time is up. Most are done in 30 minutes or less.
It has a new rack, where the handles are higher and easier to grab. The Oven function "beeps" and goes to AutoWarm. Plus, it still has the same functions of the 4-in-1.
Getting to Know the Ninja® Cooking System with Auto-iQ™ Control Panel
4 Auto-iQ Programs
The included cookbook contains Auto-iQ recipes and charts to make cooking fun and easy.
Auto-iQ Quick Meals:
Meals designed for busy people— simply choose a recipe from your cookbook, add the ingredients in the order listed, and dial in the recipe number. Return to a cooked meal in 30 minutes or less.
Auto-iQ Layered Bowls:
Meals that build in layered flavors. Once you choose a recipe from your cookbook, sauté and sizzle the first batch of ingredients using the Stove Top function. Then add the second batch of ingredients and dial in the recipe number.
Auto-iQ Grains:
Programs that deliver perfectly cooked grains in small or large batches—just follow the chart in your cookbook for amounts and program numbers.
Auto-iQ Poached Infusions:
Programs that enable you to flawlessly poach eggs, fish, chicken, fruit, and more—you can even make homemade stock. Simply follow the chart in your cookbook for ingredient amounts and program numbers.
4 Manual Functions:
ACCUTEMP Slow Cook:
Provides worry-free temperature control so you can slow cook with confidence. 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 30 minutes to 12 hours. Use the Slow Cook Warm setting ONLY to keep already-hot, fully cooked food warm. DO NOT attempt to cook cold or room-temperature ingredients on the Slow Cook Warm setting.
Steam:
Use this function with the steaming/roasting rack to steam vegetables, fish, and more.
Bake:
Your cooking system can be used as a versatile oven with a controllable range of temperatures you set from 250°F to 425°F. Use Dry Bake as a regular oven for roasts and more. Use Steam Bake for desserts and delicate treats.
Stove Top:
Use the cooking system just as you would a stove top to sear, sauté, simmer, and brown ingredients.
Auto-iQ RECIPES Display Screen:
This display screen will display the Auto-iQ recipe number while in cooking mode. TEMP/TIME Display Screen This screen displays the countdown timer for the ACCUTEMP SLOW COOK, BAKE, and STEAM modes. It also displays the temperature setting for the Bake mode.
For Auto-iQ Quick Meals and Layered Bowls, it will display the countdown timer.
For Auto-iQ Recipes Grains it will display “On”. A countdown timer will begin as soon as there is 5 minutes left in the program.
For Auto-iQ Recipes Poached Infusions, it will display “P” indicating the unit is pre-heating.
TEMP or TIME Button:
Use the TEMP or TIME button to toggle between the temperature and time. Temperature can be set only in BAKE mode. Time can be set in ACCUTEMP SLOW COOK, BAKE, and STEAM modes (but not in STOVE TOP mode).
Adjustment Knob:
Use the adjustment knob to set the countdown timer in SLOW COOK, STEAM, and BAKE modes, and set the temperature in BAKE mode. Also use this dial to select Auto-iQ recipe numbers.
START/STOP:
For the unit to start cooking, press the Start/Stop button located on the adjustment knob after you have selected your desired Auto-iQ recipe number. Once you have chosen a manual function, after 3 seconds the unit will automatically begin cooking.
STAY WARM Light:
The cooking system will go into auto-warming mode when the cooking time in SLOW COOK, BAKE, STEAM, and all Auto-iQ modes is over.
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The 3-in-1 has: Stove Top (Low, Medium, & High), Oven (250-425°F), Slow Cook (Low & High), and Buffet. You can also “steam” using the Oven setting, but it is not programmed. Buffet setting for holding food at a constant 158°F temperature. Glass lid. (The 1st models out had a metal domed lid). Most have just the rack and multipurpose pan. Different accessories come with models, depending on the retailer.
Hand wash only: Glass lid, multi-purpose pan, roasting rack
Dishwasher safe: Ninja pot
The 4-in-1 has: Stove Top (Low, & High), Oven (250-425°F), & Slow Cook (Warm, Low & High), and a Programmed Steamer function.
The 4-in-1 will heat the water to temperature, keep it there, and perfectly steam your vegetables without the guess work. You set the time. It will alert you to place your food, count down and alert you when the cooking time is up. Your unit will then go to Auto-warm.
Multipurpose Pan – hand wash only
Stainless Steel rack – dishwasher safe
150 Recipe Book.. 75 New Recipes/75 from previous book
Insulated carry case – some models
Lifting forks – some models
Beep for timer
Glass lid – dishwasher safe
Ninja pot – dishwasher safe
The "Buffet" setting was changed to "Warm" on the Slow Cook knob. It will hold food at a constant 158°F temperature.
*
The Default setting on Slow Cook Low is 8 hours. The Default setting on Slow Cook High is 4 hours. Slow Cook setting can be manually set from 30 minutes -12 hours. You need to depress the time toggle, and turn the dial to the proper time. You cannot pre-program the unit to come on automatically. Members wanted to plug it into an automatic timer. That will not work. The Ninja will think you had a “power surge” and give you an E02. If you see the E02 at any time, just turn the unit off, then back on again.
*
Auto Shut Off for Slow Cook: iQ, 3-in1 & 4-in-1
As a safety feature the unit will turn off on the setting that has been selected.
When in the Slow Cook “Low or High” modes at the end of the cooking cycle the unit will automatically switch to Auto Buffet/Warm for 12 hours. At the end of the 12 hours the unit will automatically shut off.
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Steamer Function 4-in-1 & iQ
Steam cooking is easy and fast when you use the Steamer function for your favorite vegetables and light entrees.
1. Add water to the pot according to recipe/chart and cover with the lid – (1-4 cups).
2. Plug the unit into the electrical outlet.
3. Turn the Function dial to Steamer and set the time according to recipe/chart. Unit will beep and the timer will show *P:* while preheating.
4. While the unit preheats, arrange the food onto the Roasting/Steaming Rack.
5. When the water is fully boiling, the unit will beep and the timer will begin to count down.
6. Carefully open the lid away from you, insert the rack with the food into the pot with mitts.
7. Check food occasionally and remove food promptly when done to avoid overcooking.
8. When the time reaches *0:00*, the unit will go into Auto Warm mode.
Note: If water runs out before *0:00*, the unit will pause. If water is added, the unit will begin to bring it to a boil at which point the timer will continue where it left off.
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