Shark Ninja Master Prep Professional User manual

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OWNER’S GUIDE
Master Prep®Professional
®

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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 NUTRI 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.
WARNING: Extension cords are not
recommended for use with this product.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
1 CAUTION: Blade assemblies are
sharp. Handle with care. When
handling the blade assemblies, always
hold by the upper shaft.
2
CAUTION: Blade Assembly is
removable and not locked in place. If
pouring with the splash guard removed,
always remove the Blade Assembly first.
If using pour spout, make sure the splash
guard is secure on the jar by firmly
pressing on the splash guard.
3 CAUTION: Do not blend hot liquids.
4To protect against electric shock, DO NOT
immerse cord, plug or any part of the main
unit in water or any other liquids.
5DO NOT allow the appliance to be used by
children. Close attention is necessary when
used near children. This is not a toy.
6 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces including the
stove.
7Never leave an appliance unattended when
in use.
8 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 SharkNinja Operating LLC for
examination, repair or adjustment.

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9 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.
10 Unplug appliance from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off parts
and beforecleaning.
11 DO NOT operate this appliance on or near
any hot surfaces (such as gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven).
12 The use of attachments or accessories
including canning jars, not recommended by
the manufacturer may result in fire, electric
shock or personal injury.
13 Always use this appliance on a dry, stable
work surface away from water.
14 DO NOT remove the motor head before the
chopping blades have stopped turning.
15 DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
16 Immediately release the On/Off pulse button
on the motor head in the event that the
appliance malfunctions during use.
17 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 blades are
properly assembled before operating the
appliance.
18 DO NOT expose jars to extreme
temperaturechanges.
19 DO NOT use jars if they are cracked or
chipped.
20 DO NOT use the appliance if blades are
bent or damaged.
21 DO NOT operate the appliance for more than
15 seconds.
22 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. A scraper may be used only
when the appliance is not running.
23 DO NOT overfill.
24 DO NOT operate the appliance empty.
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 10
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.
SAVE THESE
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THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS:
QB1004Q
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 450 Watts
Pitcher Capacity: 1.42 L (48 ounces, 6 cups)
1.18 L (40 ounces, 5 cups)
Bowl Capacity: 470 ml (16 ounces, 2 cups)

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Contents
Thank you for
purchasing
the Ninja®
Master Prep®
Professional.
Getting Started ......................................................................................................6
Using the Ninja Master Prep Professional Pitchers....................................................8
Using the Ninja Master Prep Professional Bowl ......................................................10
Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................12
Warranty .............................................................................................................15

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Getting Started
NOTE: Attachments are not interchangeable.
hMaster Prep Professional Bowl with Non-Slip Base
iBowl Splash Guard
j Upper Chopping Blade Assembly (bowl)
kLower Chopping Blade Assembly (bowl)
lBowl Storage Lid
mPower Cord (not shown)
a Power Head
bMaster Prep
®
Professional 40 oz. Pitcher with Non-Slip Base
cNinja®4-Blade Assembly
dMaster Prep
®
Professional 48 oz. Pitcher with Non-Slip Base
ePitcher Splash Guard
fNinja®6-Blade Assembly
gPitcher Storage Lid
a
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e
f
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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 Blade
Assembly has stopped turning before attaching or removing any accessory.
CAUTION: Blade Assemblies are sharp! Use extreme caution when handling the Blade Assemblies.
Always hold them by the shaft. Do not attempt to sharpen blades.
IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empty.

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Using the Ninja®Master Prep®Professional Pitchers
WARNING: DO NOT try to place the Blade
Assembly onto the Power Head and then into the
Master Prep Professional pitcher.
1 Place the Master Prep Professional pitcher on a clean,
dry, levelsurface.
2Holding the blade assembly by the shaft, place it onto
the spindle pin inside the Master Prep Professional
Pitcher.
• Use the Ninja 6-Blade Assembly in the 48 oz. Pitcher.
(fig. 1)
• Use the Ninja 4-Blade Assembly in the 40 oz. Pitcher.
(fig. 2)
IMPORTANT: Place blade assembly inside the
container carefully as blades are sharp.
3Add the ingredients to be processed into the Ninja
Master Prep Professional pitcher.
4Place the pitcher splash guard onto the top of the Ninja
Master Prep Professional pitcher. (fig. 3)
IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients into the Ninja
Master Prep Professional pitcher before placing
the blade assembly in first.
WARNING: Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
WARNING: Remove utensils prior to processing.
CAUTION: Handle the Blade Assemblies with care, as the blades are very sharp.
CAUTION: Do not blend hot liquids.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Power Head is plugged in for use.
IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empty.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Shaft
Shaft

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5Place the power head on top of the pitcher splash
guard making sure that it is securely in place. (fig. 3)
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. 4)
7Hold the Ninja®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.
8To stop the appliance, remove your fingers from the on/
off pulse button.
9In order to obtain a better quality of chopping, operate
the appliance by using the “pulse” method.
10 Make sure that the Blade Assembly has 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 Assembly (by its shaft), then empty contents of
the Ninja Master Prep Professional pitcher.
HINTS & TIPS FOR USING YOUR NINJA
MASTER PREP PROFESSIONAL
• To crush ice into snow, start by using short pulses to
break up large chunks. Continue until snow is achieved.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
CAUTION: Blade Assemblies are removable and not locked
in place. If using pour spout, make sure the splash guard is
secure on the jar by firmly pressing on the splash guard.
CAUTION : Blade Assemblies are removable and not locked
in place. If pouring with the splash guard removed, always
remove the Blade Assembly first.

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WARNING: DO NOT try to place the Chopping
Blade Assembly onto the Power Head and then
into the Master Prep Professional Bowl.
Using the Ninja®Master Prep®Professional Bowl
1 Place the Master Prep Professional Bowl on a clean,
dry, level surface.
2 Holding the Lower Chopping Blade Assembly by the
shaft, place it over the spindle pin inside the Master
Prep Professional Bowl. (fig. 1)
3 Carefully insert the Upper Chopping Blade Assembly
over the Lower Chopping Blade Assembly rotating it
until it locks onto the Lower Chopping Blade Assembly.
(fig. 2)
IMPORTANT: Always assemble the Chopping
Blade Assembly inside the container.
Shaft
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
WARNING: Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
WARNING: Remove utensils prior to processing.
WARNING: DO NOT crush ice in Master Prep Professional Bowl or damage may occur to the unit.
CAUTION: Handle the Chopping Blade Assembly with care, as the blades are very sharp.
CAUTION: Blade assembly is loose and not locked in place. Make sure to remove the Chopping Blade
Assembly before emptying contents of processor bowl.
CAUTION: Do not blend hot liquids.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the Power Head is plugged in for use.
IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empty.

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10 In order to obtain a better quality of chopping, operate
the appliance by using the “pulse” method.
11 Make sure that the Chopping Blade Assembly has
stopped completely before removing the Power Head.
12 If the ingredients stick to the side of the Master Prep®
Professional bowl, 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.
13 Blade assembly is loose and not locked in place.
Remove the blade assembly by its shaft before you
empty the contents of the Master Prep Professional
Bowl.
HINTS & TIPS FOR USING YOUR NINJA®
MASTER PREP PROFESSIONAL
• The Chopping Blade Assembly can be used for
chopping meat, fish, vegetables, cheese etc.
• For mincing, chopping and pureeing, increase the
length of pulses.
• For coarse chopping, use short, quick pulses and
monitor food texture.
• Pre-cut larger pieces to make them t into the Master
Prep®. When chopping hard foods (e.g. meat, cheese)
cut into 1-inch cubes.
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.
5Place the splash guard on the bowl. (fig. 3)
6Place the Power Head on top of the 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.
7To 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)
8Hold the Master Prep®bowl 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. Be careful not to over
process. For coarsely chopped foods, use repeated short
pulsing action until the desired consistency is reached.
9To stop the appliance, remove your fingers from the on/
off pulse button.
Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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HOW TO STORE
1Place the Chopping Blade Assembly inside the Bowl
and the Ninja® 6-Blade Assembly inside the Pitcher.
Place the splash guards on the containers. Store the
rest of the attachments in a safe place where they will
not be damaged and will not cause a hazard.
RESETTING THE MOTOR THERMOSTAT
The Ninja®Master Prep®Professional 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:
1Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.
2Remove the Power Head and splash guard and empty
the container and ensure that no food is jamming the
blade assembly.
3Allow the appliance to cool for approximately 10
minutes.
4Replace the splash guard and Power Head onto the
container and re-plug the appliance into the electrical
outlet.
5Proceed to use the appliance as before making sure not
to exceed the recommended maximum capacities.
HOW TO CLEAN
CAUTION: Make sure that the Power Head is
unplugged from the power source before inserting
or removing any attachment and before cleaning.
CAUTION: DO NOT immerse the Power Head into
water or any other liquid.
CAUTION: Handle the blade assemblies with care,
as the blades are very sharp.
1 Separate/remove all parts from each other.
2Clean the Power Head with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
3 Place the pitcher, bowls, splash guards, lids and blade
assemblies in the dishwasher. Place the lids and blade
assemblies on the top rack.
OR
4 Carefully hand wash
pitcher, bowls, splash guards, lids
and blade assemblies in warm, soapy water with a soft
cloth.
Please call customer service if any servicing needs to
be performed on the appliance at 1-877-646-5288.
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PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Motor Doesn’t Start or Blade
Assembly Doesn’t Rotate.
Check that the bottom of motor head is clean and there is no food blocking
connection when placing on containers.
There is too much food in the container.
The unit has overheated or overloaded. Unplug and wait approximately 10
minutes before using again.
Make sure the splash guard is securely on container.
Make sure the Power Head is securely placed on splash guard.
Check that the plug is securely inserted into the electrical outlet.
Check fuse or breaker. Replace fuse/reset breaker.
Food is Unevenly Chopped.
Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the pieces are not small
enough. Try cutting the food into smaller pieces of even size and processing
smaller amounts per batch.
Food is Chopped Too Fine or is
Too Watery.
The food has been over processed. Use brief pulses or process for shorter time.
Let blade assembly stop completely between pulses.
Food Collects On Splash Guard or
On the Sides of the Master Prep
Professional Pitcher or Master
Prep Professional Bowl.
You may be processing too much food. Turn the machine off. When the blade
assembly stops rotating, remove the Power Head and the splash guard. Remove
some of the food being processed.
You Cannot Achieve Snow From
Solid Ice.
Do not use ice that has been sitting out or has started to melt. Be sure to use
short pulses in the beginning to break up large pieces.
Troubleshooting Guide
Replacement Parts
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order additional parts and attachments, please visit our website: www.ninjakitchen.com
or feel free to contact customer service: 1-877-646-5288.

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Product Registration
Please visit www.ninjakitchen.com or call 1-877-646-5288 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
SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja 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, SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja 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 SharkNinja 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”.

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