Ninja Professional BL550 User manual

Professional Blender
OWNER’S GUIDE
BL550
®
®
HELP
LINE
1-877-646-5288

2
TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR NINJA®PROFESSIONAL
BLENDER.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
1. To protect against electrical shock, do
not submerge the blender or allow the
power cord to come into contact with
water or any other liquid.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
3. Never leave an appliance unattended
when in use.
4. Turn the appliance Off and remove the
power cord from the electrical outlet
when not in use, before assembling or
disassembling parts and before cleaning.
To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from
the electrical outlet. Never pull from the
power cord.
5. DO NOT abuse the power cord. Never
carry the appliance by the power cord
or yank it to disconnect from electrical
outlet; instead grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
6. DO NOT operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to EURO-PRO
Operating LLC for examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. DO NOT let the power cord hang over
the edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces such as the stove.
8. Always use appliance on a dry, level
surface.
9. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as
utensils out of container while blending
to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or damage to the appliance. A
scraper may be used but only when the
blender is not running.
POLARIZED PLUG
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT modify the plug in any way.
WARNING:
The 6-blade assembly is not affixed
to the pitcher. It is removable and
very sharp. Handle with care!

www.ninjakitchen.com
3
24. 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.
25. DO NOT operate the appliance empty.
26. Always allow the appliance to cool after
blending hot liquids, before taking off
parts and before cleaning.
27. If the appliance overheats, a thermal
switch will become activated and
shut off the motor. To reset, unplug
the appliance and let it cool down for
approximately 15 minutes before using
again.
28. To reduce the risk of injury, never
assemble the blade assembly in the
pitcher without the pitcher properly
attached to the motor base.
29. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not use
this appliance for anything other than its
intended use. Do not use outdoors.
NOTE: This unit has a short power supply
cord to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a
long cord. An extension cord may be used if
you are careful in its use.
1. If using an extension cord, the electrical
rating of the extension cord should be
rated at least 15 amperes. Extension
cords rated for less amperage may
overheat.
2. An extension cord must be arranged so
that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over accidentally.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
10. CAUTION: Blade assembly is sharp,
handle with care. When handling the
blade assembly, always hold by the shaft.
11. Avoid contact with moving parts.
12. DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
13. DO NOT use the appliance if blade
assembly is bent or damaged.
14. To reduce risk of injury, never place the
blade assembly on base without pitcher
properly attached.
15. DO NOT operate this appliance on or
near any hot surfaces (such as gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven).
16. The use of attachments or accessories
including canning jars, not
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in fire, electric shock or personal
injury.
17. DO NOT remove the pitcher from the
motor base while the blender is in
operation.
18. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER
operate the appliance without the lid
in place; DO NOT try to defeat the
interlock mechanism; make sure that
the cutting blades are properly installed
before operating the appliance.
19. DO NOT expose pitcher to extreme
temperature changes.
20. Exercise extreme caution when blending
hot liquids.
21. CAUTION: Do not process food or
liquid that is hotter than 180°F/82°C.
Allow very hot ingredients to cool before
processing.
22. DO NOT overfill.
23. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
food, water or other liquids.

4
TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 900 Watts
Pitcher Capacity: 72 ounces (9 cups) (2.15 L)
Euro-Pro and Ninja are trademarks of Euro-Pro Operating LLC.
THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBER:
BL550 30

www.ninjakitchen.com
5
Contents
Thank you for
purchasing
the Ninja®
Professional
Blender.
Getting Started.............................................................................. 6
Using the Ninja®Professional Blender............................................. 8
Care & Maintenance...................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting Guide................................................................... 11
Replacement Parts ......................................................................... 11
Recipes .......................................................................................... 12
Warranty and Registration.............................................................. 15
HIGH
LOW
OFF
PULSE
READY

6
TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
Getting Started
gMotor Base
hControl Panel
iNon Slip Bottom
jPower Cord (not shown)
kCord Storage (in back) (not shown)
aLid with Locking Handle
bLocking Handle Release Button
cPouring Spout with Cap
dPitcher (72 oz.)
eNinja®6-Blade
fGear Shaft
HIGH
LOW
OFF
PULSE
READY
a
d
e
f
b
c
g
h
i

www.ninjakitchen.com
7
The Ninja®Professional Blender is a high powered kitchen tool that is perfect for ice crushing,
blending, pureeing and controlled processing. Create all of your favorite recipes fast and easy with
just a turn of the knob. For best results, be sure to carefully read all the instructions contained in the
manual before using this appliance.
FEATURES:
• Ninja®Blade technology
• Easy lock lid with built-in pour spout
• Extra Large 72 oz. pitcher - BPA free
• Cord storage
• Sturdy, Non-Slip Base
• Hidden Drain Holes - prevent water build up from dishwasher

8
TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
Fig. 2
Using the Ninja®Professional Blender
Fig. 1
BEFORE FIRST USE
1Remove all packaging material and labels from
the appliance.
2Wash the lid, pitcher and blade assembly
in warm, soapy water with a soft cloth.
Use caution when washing the blade
assembly as the blades are very sharp.
3Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4The pitcher, lid and blade assembly are all
dishwasher safe. It is recommended that the
lid and blade assembly go on the top rack.
Ensure that the blade assembly is removed
from the pitcher before placing in the
dishwasher.
5The motor base can be wiped clean with a
damp cloth.
Fig. 3b
Fig. 3a
HOW TO ASSEMBLE
CAUTION: Make sure that the motor base is
unplugged from the power source.
1Place the motor base on a clean, dry, level
surface.
2Lower the pitcher onto the motor base.
(Fig. 1)
3Rotate the pitcher to the left as far as it will
go. As the pitcher rotates, it will lower and
the safety tabs on the bottom of the pitcher
will slide under the safety tabs on the top of
the motor base. (Fig. 2)
4The pitcher can be placed on the motor base
two ways; the handle can be on the front
right corner or the front left corner.
(Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b)
5Holding the blade assembly by the shaft,
place it onto the gear shaft inside the pitcher.
(Fig. 4)Ensure that the blade assembly fits
around the gear shaft and that the blade
shaft is standing straight.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme
caution when handling the blades. Always
hold them by the shaft.
HIGH
LOW
OFF
PULSE
READY
HIGH
LOW
OFF
PULSE
READY

www.ninjakitchen.com
9
HOW TO USE
1Place pitcher on motor base and insert the
blade assembly. (See HOW TO ASSEMBLE.)
2Add the ingredients to the pitcher. Make sure
your total of ingredients don’t exceed the
highest measured marking line on the side of
the pitcher.
IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients into the
pitcher before placing the blades in first.
3Place the lid onto the pitcher with the locking
handle in the upright position and the pouring
spout on the corner opposite the pitcher
handle. Align the arrows ( ) located on the
lid and pitcher handle. Ensure that the lid is
completely seated and press the lid down into
the pitcher. Press the locking handle down so
that the latches on the lid fit under the tabs
on the pitcher. (Fig. 5)
4Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet.
NOTE: As a safety feature, the motor will
not work if the pitcher and lid are not
installed correctly. When the pitcher and
lid are installed properly, the ready light
will be solid green, indicating that the
blender is ready for use.
5Use the control panel according to your
blending requirements:
•Turn the knob to the “LOW” or “HIGH” speed
position to continually process the ingredients
to a smooth mixture.
Choose “Low” when processing softer
ingredients. Choose “High” when processing
harder or frozen ingredients.
•Turn the knob to the “PULSE” position for
controlled processing.
•Turn the knob to the “OFF” position once you
are finished processing.
NOTE: If you need to add additional ingredients
while the blender is processing, open the
pouring spout cap and pour the ingredients in
through the opening.
HIGH
LOW
OFF
PULSE
READY
Shaft Locking
Handle
Fig. 4 Fig. 5

10
TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
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.
6When you have reached your desired
consistency, stop the appliance by turning the
knob to the “OFF” position and wait for the
blades to stop turning.
Depending on the consistency of the contents,
remove the pitcher (Fig. 6) and then open
the pouring spout cap to empty the liquid
contents.
For thicker consistencies, remove the lid by
pressing the release button, lifting the handle
up and pulling the lid straight up. (Fig. 7)
Remove the blade assembly carefully (by its
shaft) and then empty the contents of the
pitcher.
CAUTION: Always use a spatula to dislodge
food that has stuck to the sides of the pitcher.
Never insert your hands in the pitcher as the
blades are sharp.
CAUTION: Never remove the pitcher while
the blender is still running.
7Unplug the appliance after use.
Using the Ninja®Professional Blender - cont’d
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
HIGH
LOW
OFF
PULSE
READY

www.ninjakitchen.com
11
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.
1The pitcher, lid and blade assembly are all
dishwasher safe. It is recommended that the lid and
blade assembly be placed on the top rack.
2You may also wash the blender by filling ¾of
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.
Please call customer service if any servicing needs
to be performed on the appliance at
1-877-646-5288 .
Care & Maintenance
HOW TO STORE
1Store the Ninja®Professional Blender upright with
the pitcher, blade assembly and cover on the motor
base. Do not place anything on top.
2Tuck power cord in cord storage compartment in
the back of the unit.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Motor Doesn’t Start or
Blades Don’t Rotate.
Make sure the pitcher is securely placed on motor base.
Make sure the lid is securely on pitcher in the correct position (align arrows).
The blender is turned Off. Turn the knob to "PULSE", "ON" or “HIGH”.
Check that the plug is securely inserted into the electrical outlet.
Check the fuse or circuit breaker.
The unit has overheated. Unplug and wait approximately 15 minutes before using
again.
Make sure that the ready light is a solid green and that the appliance is assembled
correctly.
You Cannot Achieve
Snow From Solid Ice.
Do not use ice that has been sitting out or has started to melt. Use ice straight
from the freezer.
Replacement Parts
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
T o order additional parts and attachments, please visit our website: www.ninjakitchen.com
or feel free to contact customer service at 1-877-646-5288 or e-mail us at [e-mail].

12
TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
Recipes
Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Ingredients:
1 Pint Raspberries (Fresh or Frozen and Thawed)
1 Cup Lemonade
3 Tbsp. Honey
8 Cups Sparkling Water
4 Mint Leaves
Directions:
Place the raspberries, lemonade and honey in the pitcher and blend for one minute. Pour the
juice blend into 4 tall glasses. Top with sparkling water and stir well to combine. Add ice cubes
and mint leaves for garnish. Serves 4
A Blue Tornado
Ingredients:
1 Shot Blue Curacao
1 Shot Premium Vodka
3/4Cup Pineapple Juice
1
1/2Cups Ice Cubes
1 tsp. Powdered Sugar
1 Small Pineapple Wedge for Garnish
Directions:
Place the curacao, vodka, juice and ice cubes in the pitcher and blend for 30 seconds or until
smooth. Make a slice in the pineapple wedge. Press the wedge onto the rim of a tall glass and
slide it all around the rim to moisten the glass. Then press the rim into a dish of powdered sugar.
Pour the Blue Tornado into the glass and garnish with the pineapple wedge. Serves 1.

www.ninjakitchen.com
13
Mocha Freeze
Ingredients:
1/3Cup Instant Cocoa Mix
2 Tbsp. Instant Coffee
1/4Cup Sugar
1/4Cup Hot Water
1 Quart Low Fat Milk (Partially Frozen)
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa mix, coffee and sugar. Add the hot water and stir to
blend well. Pour the mixture into the pitcher and add the milk and pieces of iced milk. Blend for
30 seconds or until very smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Chocolate Chip Milkshake
Ingredients:
2 Cups Ice Cream
2 Tbsp. Chocolate Chips
3 Tbsp. Cream
Directions:
Add the ice cream, chocolate chips and cream to the pitcher and blend on Low for 10 seconds.

14
TOLL FREE: 1-877-646-5288
Notes

www.ninjakitchen.com
15
Product Registration
Please visit www.ninjakitchen.com or call 1-800-798-7398 to register your new Ninja®product within ten
(10) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase and model number
along with your name and address.
The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notification. By
registering you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in
the accompanying instructions.
One (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from material defects and workmanship for
a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase when utilized for normal household use, subject to the
following conditions, exclusions and exceptions.
The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the
unit at our option. This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit
that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes.This Limited Warranty does not cover damage
caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit. This
Limited Warranty does not cover damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or
repairs, service or alteration to the product or any of its parts, which have been performed by a repair person
not authorized by EURO-PRO Operating LLC.
If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the
warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid. For assistance with
warranty service options or customer support, please call our customer care and product specialists at ,
call 1 [phone] or visit our website www.ninjakitchen.com.
If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC
will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase is required and a fee of $19.95 will apply to
cover the cost of return freight. *
This Limited Warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal, implied and/
or conventional warranties.The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the specific
obligations expressly assumed by it under the terms of this Limited Warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO
Operating LLC liable for incidental or consequential damages to anyone of any nature whatsoever. Some
states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not
apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state or from province to province.
*IMPORTANT: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof
of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete
address and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number
and what you believe is the problem with the item. We recommend you insure the
package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your Limited Warranty). Mark the
outside of your package “ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving
to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to
change without notice.

Euro-Pro Operating LLC
US: Newton, MA 02459
CAN: Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7
1-877-646-5288
www.ninjakitchen.com
Copyright © 2013 Euro-Pro Operating LLC
Euro-Pro and Ninja are trademarks of Euro-Pro Operating LLC.
Printed in China
Illustrations may differ from actual product.
BL550.E.130709.2