Ninja Master Prep Professional QB1005Q User manual

Master Prep™ Professional
QB1005Q
OWNER’S GUIDE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE 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™ MASTER PREP™
PROFESSIONAL.
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.
1. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
2. To protect against electric shock, DO
NOT immerse cord, plug or any part of
the main unit in water or any other liquids.
3. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
4. 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.
5. Unplug appliance from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning.
6. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner.
7. The use of accessory attachments,
including canning jars not recommended
by EURO-PRO Operating LLC may cause
fire, electrical shock or risk of personal
injury.
8. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot food,
water or other liquids.
9. Use this appliance on a stable work
surface away from water.
10. DO NOT remove the motor head before
the chopping blades have stopped
turning.
11. CAUTION! Chopping blades are sharp,
handle with care. When handling the
chopping blades, always hold by the
plastic shaft.
12. DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
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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. The electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
2. An extension cord with the power cord
must be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where
they can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.
13. DO NOT expose jars to extreme
temperature changes.
14. DO NOT use jars if they are cracked or
chipped.
15. DO NOT use the appliance if chopping
blades are bent or damaged.
16. Avoid contact with moving parts at all
times. Keep hands, hair, clothing as well
as spatulas and other utensils away from
pitcher or chopping container during
operation to prevent risk of personal
injury and/or damage to the appliance.
17. Exercise extreme caution when blending
hot liquids.
18. Immediately release the On/Off pulse
button on the motor head in the event
that the appliance malfunctions during
use.
19. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER
operate the appliance without the splash
guard in place; DO NOT try to defeat the
interlock mechanism; make sure that the
cutting blades are properly assembled
before operating the appliance.
20. DO NOT use outdoors.
21. DO NOT use appliance for other than
intended use.
22. DO NOT operate the appliance for more
than 15 seconds.
23. DO NOT operate the appliance empty.
24. 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 10
minutes before using again.
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THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBER:
QB1005Q 30
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
U.S. Patent No. 7,677,485
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 450 Watts
Pitcher Capacities:
• 1.42 L (48 ounces) (6 cups)
• 1.18 L (40 ounces) (5 cups)
Bowl Capacity: 0.47 L (16 ounces) (2 cups)
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Contents
Thank you for
purchasing
the Ninja™
Master Prep™
Professional.
Getting Started ...................................................................................6
Using the Master Prep™ Professional Pitchers .........................8
Using the Master Prep™ Professional Bowl ...............................10
Cleaning and Maintenance .............................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................12
Warranty ................................................................................................13
Registration ..........................................................................................15
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Getting Started
i Master Prep™ Professional 40 oz. Pitcher
with Non-Slip Base
j Pitcher Storage Lid (x 2)
k Bowl Splash Guard
l Upper Blade
m Lower Blade
n Master Prep™ Professional Bowl with
Non-Slip Base (x2)
o Bowl Storage Lid (x2)
p Power Cord (not shown)
a On/Off Pulse Button
b Power Head
c Pouring Spout
d Pitcher Splash Guard
e Ninja™ 6-Blade
f Master Prep™ Professional 48 oz.Pitcher
with Non-Slip Base
g Spindle Pin
h Ninja™ 4-Blade
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The Ninja™ Master Prep™ Professional is an indispensable kitchen tool that is perfect
for blending, chopping, mixing or pureeing when preparing your favorite recipes.
For best results, be sure to carefully read all the instructions contained in the manual
before using this appliance.
450 Watt Power Head
The 450 watt power head operates on 120V., 60Hz. electrical power. NEVER allow
the power head to become wet when plugged into an electrical outlet.
WARNING: The power head should never be immersed in water or any other liquid.
CAUTION: Make sure that the power head is unplugged from the electrical outlet and
that the blades have stopped turning before attaching or removing any accessory.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution when handling the blades.
Always hold them by the shaft. Do not attempt to sharpen blades.
IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empty.
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WARNING: DO NOT try to place the
blade onto the power head and then
into the Master Prep™ Professional
Pitcher.
Using the Master Prep™ Professional Pitchers
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CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use
extreme caution when handling the
blades. Always hold them by the shaft.
IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance
empty.
1 Place the Master Prep™ Professional
Pitcher on a clean, dry, level surface.
2 Holding the blade by the shaft, place it
onto the spindle pin inside the Master
Prep™ Professional Pitcher.
• Use the Ninja™ 6-Blade in the 48 oz.
Pitcher. (fig. 1)
• Use the Ninja™ 4-Blade in the 40 oz.
Pitcher. (fig. 2)
IMPORTANT: Place blade inside the
container carefully as blades are sharp.
1
2
Shaft
Shaft
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3 Add the ingredients to be processed
into the Master Prep™ Professional
Pitcher.
IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients
into the Master Prep™ Professional
Pitcher before placing the blades in
first.
4 Place the pitcher splash guard onto the
top of the Master Prep™ Professional
Pitcher. (fig. 3)
5 Place the power head on top of the
pitcher splash guard making sure
that it is securely in place. (fig. 4) DO
NOT attempt to operate the appliance
without the safety splash guard in
place.
6 To start the appliance, plug the power
cord into the electrical outlet, securely
hold power head while operating
and press on the on/off pulse button
located on the top of the power head.
(fig. 5)
7 Hold the Master Prep™ Professional
Pitcher firmly while depressing the
on/off pulse button to ensure the unit
stays in place.
NOTE: DO NOT operate the appliance
continuously for more than 15 seconds
at a time.
8 To stop the appliance, remove your
fingers from the on/off pulse button.
9 In order to obtain a better quality of
chopping, operate the appliance by
using the “pulse” method.
10 Make sure that the blades have
stopped completely before removing
the power head.
11 If the ingredients stick to the side of
the Master Prep™ Professional Pitcher,
stop the appliance, remove the power
head and the splash guard. Use a
spatula to dislodge the pieces and then
replace the splash guard and the power
head. Continue processing.
12 Depending on the consistency of the
contents, use the pouring spout to
empty liquid contents.
13 For thicker consistencies, first remove
splash guard and blade (by its shaft),
then empty contents of the Master
Prep™ Professional Pitcher.
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Using the Master Prep™ Professional Bowl
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Shaft
CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use
extreme caution when handling the
blades. Always hold them by the shaft.
IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance
empty.
1 Place the Master Prep™ Professional
bowl on a clean, dry, level surface.
2 Holding the lower blade by the shaft,
place it over the spindle pin inside the
Master Prep™ Professional bowl. (fig. 1)
3 Carefully insert the upper blade over
the lower blade rotating it until it locks
onto the lower blade. (fig. 2)
IMPORTANT: Always assemble the
blades inside the container.
WARNING: DO NOT try to place the
blades onto the power head and then
into the Master Prep™ Professional bowl.
4 Place the food that you want to process
into the Master Prep™ Professional bowl.
IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients
into the Master Prep™ Professional bowl
before placing the blade assembly in
first.
NOTE: DO NOT add more than 2 cups
dry or 1 cup liquid ingredients as this
will strain the motor and may cause
overflow.
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