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Unplug the appliance after use.
IMPORTANT:
Never run the appliance
empty.
CAUTION:
Use extreme caution when
processing hot foods or liquids to avoid
accidental scalding or burns. Do not
process food or liquid that is hotter
than 180°F/82°C. Allow very hot
ingredients to cool before processing.
When processing hot foods or liquids,
always open the pouring spout cap to
vent the steam. Keep hands and other
exposed skin away from the opening to
prevent possible burns or scalding.
WARNING:
Secure the blender while
in use by pressing down on the lid with
one hand.
WARNING:
Never leave the blender
unattended while in use.
HOW TO CLEAN
CAUTION:
Make sure that the motor
base is unplugged from the power
source before inserting or removing
any attachment and before cleaning.
CAUTION:
DO NOT
immerse the motor
base into water or any other liquid.
Clean with a damp sponge or cloth and
wipe dry.
1
The pitcher, lid and blade assembly are
all dishwasher safe. It is recommended
that the lid and blade assembly be
placed on the top rack.
2
You may also wash the blender by
filling
¾
of the pitcher with warm water
and a drop of dish washing detergent,
placing the lid on the pitcher and
pressing the pulse button a few times.
Once clean, remove the pitcher from
the motor base. Rinse the pitcher,
blade assembly and lid under running
water. Allow all the parts to dry before
storing.
Use extreme caution when handling
the blade assembly as blades are very
sharp.
HOW TO STORE
1
Store the Ninja
™
Professional Blender
upright with the pitcher, blade
assembly and cover on the motor base.
Do not place anything on top.
2
Tuck power cord in cord storage
compartment in the back of the unit.
6
Press the same speed button a second
time to stop the blades or press a
different button to change the speed.
7
If the ingredients stick to the side of
the pitcher, stop the appliance by
pressing the power button and wait
for the blades to stop turning. Then
remove the lid by pressing the release
button, lifting the handle up and pulling
straight up. (
Fig. 5
) Use a spatula to
dislodge the pieces, replace the lid and
continue processing.
8
To remove the pitcher, press the power
button to turn the appliance off. Wait
for the blades to stop moving before
removing. (
Fig. 6
)
CAUTION:
Never remove the pitcher
while the blender is still running.
9
Depending on the consistency of the
contents, open the pouring spout cap
and use the spout to empty liquid
contents. For thicker consistencies,
remove the lid and blade assembly
carefully (by its shaft), then empty
contents of the pitcher.
Care & Maintenance
Using the Ninja
™
Professional Blender - cont'd
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TOLL FREE:
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Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Hints
• Make sure that all foods are cut to even
size pieces to achieve even results.
• When using many ingredients, always
place the liquid ingredients first in the
pitcher and then the solids.
• When making graham cookie crumbs,
break large cookies into smaller pieces
and pulse a few times until desired
consistency is reached.
• To make a lumpy gravy smooth, add
mixture to pitcher and blend at Speed
2 for a minute or two.
Replacement Parts
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order additional parts and accessories,
please visit our website: www.ninjakitchen.
com or feel free to contact customer
service: 1-800-798-7398.
