Ninja Pulse BL202NZ User manual

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BL202NZ
OWNER’S GUIDE
Pulse™
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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®
KITCHEN SYSTEM PULSE™.
IMPORTANT: This appliance can
be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without
supervision.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
1. To protect against electrical shock,
do not submerge the appliance or
allow the power cord to come into
contact with water or any other
liquid.
2. DO NOT allow young children to
operate the appliance or use as a
toy. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
3. Never leave an appliance
unattended when in use.
4. 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 the appliance with
a damaged plug or cord, or if the
unit has been dropped, damaged
or dropped in water. To avoid
the risk of electric shock, do not
disassemble or attempt to repair
the appliance on your own. If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a qualified electrician
in order to avoid a hazard. Incorrect
re-assembly or repair can cause a
risk of electrical shock or injury to
persons when the appliance is used.
7. DO NOT let the power cord hang
over the edge of table or counter or
touch hot surfaces such as the stove.
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19. DO NOT expose containers to
extreme temperature changes.
20. DO NOT blend hot liquids.
21. DO NOT overfill.
22. DO NOT operate the appliance
empty.
23. CAUTION: When mixing pizza
dough or any heavy mix such as
bread dough or pastry dough,
mix for up to 1 minute, then let the
appliance rest for approximately
1 minute before mixing again
to prevent overheating of the
appliance.
24. IMPORTANT: When chopping,
operate the appliance for 15
seconds and let it rest for 1 minute
before chopping again.
25. 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
30 minutes before using again.
26. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Do not
use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. Do not
use outdoors.
27. Keep the pour spout closed when
blending to prevent splashing.
WARNING: Extension cords
are not recommended for use with this
product.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
8. Always use appliance on a dry, level
surface.
9. Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well
as utensils out of container while
processing to reduce the risk of
severe injury to persons or damage
to the appliance. A scraper may be
used but only when the appliance is
not running.
10. CAUTION: Blade assembly is sharp,
handle with care. When handling
the blade assembly, always hold by
the shaft or collar.
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 the
base without the pitcher or bowl
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 container from
the motor base while the appliance
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 attachment is
properly installed before operating
the appliance.
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THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS:
BL202NZ 30
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 220-240V~, 50Hz.
Power: 700 Watts
Bowl Capacity: 1.1 Litre
Single Serving Cup Capacity: 450 ml Z854
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Contents
Getting to Know Your Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™ ......... 6
Assembling the Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™ ..................... 8
Assembly and Use for the Single Serve Cup ............................ 9
Assembly and Use for the Bowl ... ................................................ 10
Suggested Uses ................................................................................... 11
Care & Maintenance ........................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................... 13
Thank you for
purchasing
the Ninja®
Kitchen
System
Pulse™.
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NOTE: Attachments are not interchangeable.
Getting To Know Your Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™
a
e
f
b
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k
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d
c
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l
g Single Serve Drink Cups (x2)
h 1.1 L Bowl
i Drive Gear
j Single Serve Blade
k Motor Base
l Power Cord (not shown)
a 1.1L Bowl Storage Lid
b 1.1 L Bowl Lid with Locking Handle
c To-Go Single Serve Lids (x2)
d Cookie Paddle (1.1 L bowl)
e Dough Blade (1.1 L bowl)
f 4-Blade Assembly (1.1 L bowl)
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The Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™ is a high powered innovative tool with a compact
design and outstanding performance. It is perfect for ice crushing, chopping, blending,
kneading and complete juicing. The Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™ also features a unique
capability to knead dough for cookies, breads, pizza and more! Blend and go with the
convenient single serve cup, create delicious drinks to get you out the door! Best results
are achieved when you Pulse.
FE ATURES:
• Ninja® Blade Technology
• 1.1 L Bowl and Single Serve Drink Cup - BPA Free
• Cord storage
• Pulse Power: Controlled blending, processing, juicing, and kneading by using short
pulses. In short intervals, press down on the top of the single serve drink cup or the
handle of the bowl lid and pulse to the perfect consistency.
• Single Serve Blending: Fill, blend, and go! Blend right in the single serve drink cup and
twist on the to-go lid for a healthy, convenient snack with little clean up.
• Dough Mixing: Mix and knead pizza dough, cookie dough, bread dough and more!
For best results, be sure to carefully read all the instructions contained in the manual
before using this appliance.
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Assembling the Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™
BEFORE FIRST USE
1 Remove all packaging material and labels
from the appliance.
2 Wash the lids, bowl, single serve cups
and attachments in warm, soapy water
with a soft cloth. Use caution when
washing the blade assemblies as the
blades are very sharp.
3 Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4 The bowl, single serve cups, lids and
attachments are all dishwasher safe.
It is recommended that the lids and
attachments be placed on the top rack.
Ensure that the attachments are removed
from the containers before placing in the
dishwasher.
5 Wipe the motor base clean with a damp
cloth.
PLEASE KEEP THESE IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS IN MIND WHEN
USING THE APPLIANCE:
IMPORTANT: Always place the
attachment in the 1.1 L bowl before
adding any ingredients.
IMPORTANT: Attachments are not
interchangeable.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use
extreme caution when handling
the blade assemblies. Always hold
them by the shaft.
IMPORTANT: When mixing dough.
Mix dough for up to 1 minute, then
let appliance rest for 1 minute
before mixing again.
IMPORTANT: Never run the
appliance empty.
CAUTION: Never attempt to remove
the container while the appliance is
still running.
WARNING: Never leave the
appliance unattended while in use.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure that the motor
base is plugged in for use.
1 Place the motor base on a clean, dry,
level surface such as a counter or table
top.
2 Add ingredients to the single serve cup.
3 Place the single serve blade onto the cup
and screw it tightly until you have a good
seal. (Fig. 1)
4 Turn the single serve cup upside down
and place it onto the motor base, aligning
the tabs on the cup with the motor base.
Turn to the left, the unit is ready for use.
(Fig. 2)
5 Press down on the top of the cup in short
intervals to activate. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Assembly and Use for the Single Serve Cup
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5
ASSEMBLY PULSE REMOVAL
For best results, use short “PULSES”... Practice makes perfect!!
6 When you have reached your desired
consistency, stop the appliance by
removing your hand from the single
serve cup. Then turn the single serve cup
to the right (Fig. 4) and pull straight up
to remove. (Fig. 5)
NOTE: Do not overfill! To avoid spilling,
do not add ingredients past the “Max” fill
line.
7 Turn the cup upright and remove the
single serve blade.
8 Place the To-Go drinking lid onto the
single serve drink cup, twist to seal and
enjoy!
9 Make sure that the motor base is
unplugged when not in use.
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the lid with the arrow ( ) located on the
bowl’s handle. (Fig. 3)
7 Push down on the “PULSE” on the handle
to start the appliance. (Fig. 4)
NOTE: Pulse ingredients for even
chopping by pressing down in short
intervals.
IMPORTANT: When using the dough
blade or cookie paddle hold the
appliance to secure the appliance to the
counter or table top.
8 When you have reached your desired
consistency, stop pressing the lid handle
and wait for the attachment to stop
turning.
9 To remove the lid, pull the lid handle
up to a 90° angle. Turn the bowl anti
clockwise to lift off the base.
(Fig. 5, Fig. 6)
CAUTION: Never insert your hands in the
pitcher as the blades are sharp. Always
use a spatula to dislodge food that has
stuck to the sides of the pitcher.
10 Make sure that the unit is unplugged
when not in use.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the motor
base is plugged in for use.
1 Place the motor base on a clean, dry,
level surface such as a counter or table
top.
2 Align and lower the bowl onto the motor
base. (Fig. 1) Handle should be aligned
slightly to the left of the “LOCK” symbol
on the motor base.
3 Rotate the container to the left as far as
it will go to lock in place. (Fig. 1)
4 Holding the desired attachment by the
shaft, place it onto the drive gear inside
the container. Ensure that the attachment
is seated properly and is standing
upright. (Fig. 2)
NOTE: The blade will fit loosely on the
drive gear.
5 Add the ingredients to the bowl, making
sure that they do not exceed the highest
measured marking line on the side of the
bowl.
6 Holding the lid by the handle in the
upright position, place it on top of the
bowl aligning the arrow ( ) located on
Assembly and Use for the Bowl
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
Shaft
Fig. 3
Or
ASSEMBLY PULSE REMOVAL
It’s best to add the liquid ingredients first and then the dry ingredients.
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Suggested Uses
FUNCTION CONTAINER ATTACHMENT TYPE OF FOOD
Mincing Single Serve
1.1 L Bowl Blade Assembly
Onion
Garlic
Herbs
Kneading* 1.1 L Bowl Dough Blade Bread Dough
Pizza Dough
Dough Mixing* 1.1 L Bowl Cookie Paddle
Cookie Dough
Dessert Bars
Biscuits
Scones
Batters
Blending Single Serve
1.1 L Bowl Blade Assembly
Smoothies
Milkshakes
Frozen Drinks
Dips
Spreads
Grating Single Serve
1.1 L Bowl Blade Assembly Cheese Bread Crumbs
Chopping** 1.1 L Bowl Blade Assembly
Salsa
Vegetables
Egg Salad
Honey and Peanuts
Ice Crushing Single Serve
1.1 L Bowl Blade Assembly
Ice
Slushies
Snow Cones
Complete
Juicing
Single Serve
1.1 L Bowl Blade Assembly Fruit & Vegetable Drinks
*IMPORTANT: When mixing pizza dough or any heavy mix such as
bread dough or pastry dough, mix for up to 1 minute, then let the
appliance rest for approximately 1 minute before mixing again to
prevent overheating of the appliance.
**IMPORTANT: When chopping, operate the appliance for 15
seconds and let it rest for 1 minute before chopping again.
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HOW TO STORE
1 Store the Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™.
upright with the 1.1 L bowl on the motor
base, 4-Blade assembly inside and lid
on the bowl. Secure the power cord
underneath the base by wrapping the
cord around the cord wrap. Do not place
anything on top. Store the single serve
cups and the rest of the attachments
along side the appliance where they
will not be damaged and won’t cause a
hazard.
RESETTING THE MOTOR THERMOSTAT
The Ninja® Kitchen System Pulse™ features
a unique safety system which prevents
damage to the unit’s motor and drive
system should you inadvertently overload
your appliance. If the appliance is being
overloaded, the motor will stop. To reset the
appliance, follow the resetting procedure
below:
1 Unplug the appliance from the electrical
outlet.
2 Remove and empty the container and
ensure that no food is jamming the
cutting blades or attachments.
3 Allow the appliance to cool for
approximately 30 minutes.
4 Re-install the container onto the base
and re-plug the appliance into the
electrical outlet.
5 Proceed to use the appliance as
before making sure not to exceed the
recommended maximum capacities.
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.
1 Separate/remove all parts from each
other.
2 Clean the motor base and gear shaft with
a damp cloth and wipe dry.
3 Place the bowl and single serve cups
in the dishwasher. Place the lids and
attachments on the top rack. Use caution
when handling the blade assemblies as
the blades are very sharp.
NOTE: You may also wash the containers
by filling the container with no more
than 700 ml of warm water and a drop
of dish washing detergent, placing the
corresponding lid on the container
and pulsing a few times. Do not fill the
container with more than 700 ml of water
because it will overflow. Once clean,
remove the container from the motor
base. Rinse the container, attachment
and lid under running water. Allow all the
parts to dry before storing.
Care & Maintenance
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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Motor Doesn’t Start or
Attachment Doesn’t
Rotate.
• Make sure the container is securely aligned and locked,
(1.1 L bowl) on the motor base.
• For the single serve cup, make sure that the tabs are
seated in the slots and turned to the left.
• Make sure the lid is securely on the container
(1.1 L bowl) in the correct position with the arrows
aligned.
• Check that the plug is securely inserted into the
electrical outlet.
• Check the fuse or circuit breaker in your electrical box.
• The unit could be overloaded. Unplug and wait
approximately 30 minutes before using again.
• The unit could be overheated. Unplug the unit and wait 30
minutes to reset.
Food is Unevenly
Chopped.
• Either you are chopping too much food at once, or you
are not pulsing properly. Remove some of the food
items.
Food is Too Finely
Chopped or Too Watery.
• The food has been over processed. Pulse ingredients
for best results. Press down on the single serve cup or
lid handle in short intervals.
You Cannot Achieve
Snow From Ice Cubes.
• For best results use ice straight from the freezer. Try
using short pulses instead of one long one.
Single serve cup is
leaking.
• Make sure that the single serve blade set is tightly
screwed on to the cup before blending. Turn the lid
tightly clockwise.
Unit doesn’t turn on.
• Make sure the unit is plugged in.
• Rotate and press down on the single serve cup or the
“pulse” handle on the lid to turn the unit on.
Unit doesn’t turn off. • Release your hand from the single serve cup or the
“pulse” handle on the lid to turn the unit off.
Doesn’t mix well.
• Pulse ingredients for best results. Press down on the
cup in short intervals for even blending and chopping.
For frozen ingredients, pulse in short intervals of 2-5
seconds and repeat.
Troubleshooting Guide
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Notes Or Your Favorite Recipes
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ONE (1) YEAR
LIMITED REPLACEMENT WARRANTY STATEMENT
If your product becomes defective due to faulty material or workmanship within a period of 1 year from the date of
purchase, we warrant to do the following:
•For New Zealand Consumers: We will replace the product with a new product, free of charge, or repair the
product at our cost, at our discretion.
•For Australian Consumers: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other
reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Your warranty is subject to the following conditions:
•DO NOT operate the appliance with a damaged plug or cord, or if the unit has been dropped, damaged or
dropped in water. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance on your
own. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician in order to avoid a
hazard. Incorrect re-assembly or repair can cause a risk of electrical shock or injury to persons when the appliance
is used.
•The product has not been misused, abused, neglected, altered, modified or repaired by anyone.
•The product has been subjected to fair wear and tear.
 • Theproducthasnotbeenusedfortrade,professionalorhirepurposes.
 • Theproducthasnotsustaineddamagethroughforeignobjects,substancesoraccident.
Your warranty does not cover:
 • Componentsthataresubjecttonaturalwearandtearcausedbynormaluseinaccordancewithoperating
instructions.
 • Unauthorised/impropermaintenance/handlingoroverloadisexcludedfromthiswarranty.
 • Forguaranteeclaimsyouwillneedtosubmitaproofofpurchaseintheformofavalidreceiptthatdisplaysdate
and place of purchase.
This warranty does not replace but is in addition to your statutory rights.
This warranty does not apply to accessories supplied with the product.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and may not be transferred.
Replacement products will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the warranty period from the date of the
original purchase.
Please note:
Only defective product or parts returned to place of purchase will be replaced under this warranty.
New Zealand Contact: Australia Contact
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Level 1, 519-521 Lake Rd, Takapuna, 461 Plummer Street,
North Shore City 0622, Auckland, New Zealand Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
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 FAX:+6493068203 AUSTCustomerCare:1800890840
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