Ninja Keypad / Touch Interface Malfunction

Buttons on the control panel are unresponsive or register the wrong function.

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Possible Causes

Worn keypad membrane, Loose ribbon cable, Moisture under control panel, Faulty display PCB

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the smoker before opening the control panel.

  • Surface cleaning: Wipe the keypad area with a slightly damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not spray cleaner directly onto the panel.
  • Reseat ribbon cable: Remove the bezel and carefully disconnect and reconnect the keypad ribbon cable to the display PCB.
  • Drying time: If the panel was exposed to steam or spills, allow it to dry for 24 hours before retesting.
  • Replace keypad/display: If specific buttons remain nonfunctional, replace the keypad membrane or the entire display PCB assembly as supplied by Ninja.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

Keypad / Display PCB Assembly
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