Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ®

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE - FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock or property damage, basic safety precautions must always be followed, including the following numbered warnings and subsequent instructions. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

1. Read all instructions prior to using the appliance and its accessories.
2. Carefully observe and follow all warnings and instructions. This unit contains electrical connections and moving parts that potentially present risk to the user.
3. Take your time and exercise care during unpacking and appliance setup. This appliance contains sharp, loose blades that can cause injury if mishandled.
4. Take inventory of all contents to ensure you have all parts needed to properly and safely operate your appliance.
5. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
6. This product is provided with a Stacked Blade Assembly. ALWAYS exercise care when handling blade assembly. The blade assembly is sharp and is NOT locked in place in its container. The blade assembly is designed to be removable to facilitate cleaning and replacement if needed. ONLY grasp the blade assembly by the top of the shaft. Failure to use care when handling the blade assembly will result in a risk of laceration.
7. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug by the body and pull from the outlet. NEVER unplug by grasping and pulling the flexible cord.
8. Before use, wash all parts that may contact food. Follow washing instructions covered in this instruction manual.
9. Before each use, inspect blade assembly for damage. If a blade is bent or damage is suspected, contact a service center.
10. DO NOT use this appliance outdoors. It is designed for indoor household use only.
11. This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT modify the plug in any way.
12. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. If damaged, contact a service center.
13. This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The entire supply cord is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, please contact a service center.
14. Extension cords should NOT be used with this appliance.
15. To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT submerge the appliance or allow the power cord to contact any form of liquid.
16. DO NOT allow the cord to hang over the edges of tables or counters. The cord may become snagged and pull the appliance off the work surface.
17. DO NOT allow the unit or the cord to contact hot surfaces, including stoves and other heating appliances.
18. ALWAYS use the appliance on a dry and level surface.
19. DO NOT allow children to operate this appliance or use as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
20. This appliance is NOT intended to be used by people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
21. ONLY use attachments and accessories that are provided with the product or are recommended by SharkNinja. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by SharkNinja may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
22. NEVER place the blade assembly on the motor base without it first being attached to the container with the lid also in place.
23. Keep hands, hair, and clothing out of the container when loading and operating.
24. During operation and handling of the appliance, avoid contact with moving parts.
25. DO NOT fill container past the MAX FILL or MAX LIQUID lines.
26. DO NOT operate the appliance with an empty container.
27. DO NOT microwave container or accessories provided with the appliance.
28. NEVER leave the appliance unattended while in use.
29. DO NOT blend hot liquids. Doing so may result in pressure buildup and steam exposure that can pose a risk of the user being burned.
30. DO NOT process dry ingredients with the Stacked Blade Assembly.
31. DO NOT perform grinding operations with the Stacked Blade Assembly.
32. NEVER operate the appliance without lids and caps in place. DO NOT attempt to defeat the interlock mechanism. Ensure the container and lid are properly installed before operation.
33. Before operation, ensure all utensils are removed from container. Failure to remove utensils can cause container to shatter and potentially result in personal injury and property damage.
34. Keep hands and utensils out of container when chopping to reduce the risk of severe personal injury or damage to the blender/food chopper. A scraper may be used ONLY when the blender or processor is not running.
35. DO NOT open pour spout cap while blender is operating.
36. If you find unmixed ingredients sticking to the sides of the pitcher, stop the appliance, remove the lid, and use a spatula to dislodge ingredients. NEVER insert your hands into the pitcher, as you may contact one of the blades and experience a laceration.
37. DO NOT attempt to remove the container or lid from the motor base while the blade assembly is still spinning. Allow the appliance to come to a complete stop before removing lids and containers.
38. If the appliance overheats, a thermal switch will activate and temporarily disable the motor. To reset, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool for approximately 30 minutes before using again.
39. DO NOT expose the container and accessories to extreme temperature changes. They may experience damage.
40. Upon completion of processing, ensure the blade assembly is removed BEFORE emptying container's contents. Remove the blade assembly by carefully grasping the top of the shaft and lifting it from the container. Failure to remove the blade assembly before emptying the container results in a risk of laceration.
41. If using the pour spout, hold the cover in place on the container or ensure lid lock is engaged when pouring to avoid risk of injury.
42. The maximum wattage rating for this appliance is based on the configuration of the Stacked Blade Assembly and the pitcher.
43. DO NOT submerge the motor base or control panel in water or other liquids. DO NOT spray motor base or control panel with any liquid.
44. DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
45. Turn off the appliance and unplug the motor base before cleaning.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V, 60Hz

PARTS

There are a variety of accessories that are compatible with this blender series.

A. Pitcher Lid

B. 72 oz.* Total Crushing® Pitcher

C. Motor Base

(attached power cord not shown)

D. Stacked Blade Assembly

*64 oz. max liquid capacity.

Diagram Description: The image shows the main components of the Ninja blender: A. Pitcher Lid, B. The 72 oz. Total Crushing Pitcher, C. The Motor Base, and D. The Stacked Blade Assembly. The motor base has a power cord (not fully shown).

Note: Accessories may vary depending on the model. Refer to quick guide, if available. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change.

BEFORE FIRST USE

IMPORTANT: Review all warnings before proceeding.

Note: All attachments are BPA free and dishwasher safe. It is recommended that the container, lid, and blade assembly be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher. Exercise care when handling blade assembly.

1. Remove all packaging materials from the unit. Exercise care when unpacking blade assembly, as the blades are sharp.
2. The Stacked Blade Assembly is NOT locked in place in the container. Handle the Stacked Blade Assembly by grasping the top of the shaft.
3. Wash container, lid, and blade assembly in warm, soapy water using a dishwashing utensil with a handle to avoid direct contact with the blades. Exercise care when handling blade assembly, as the blades are sharp.
4. Thoroughly rinse and air-dry all parts.
5. Wipe control panel with a soft cloth. Allow it to dry completely before using.

FEATURES

Use the Power button [▶️] to turn the unit on or off.

Note: The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change; the actual descriptions of control panel and their locations may vary depending on the model.

USING THE TOTAL CRUSHING® PITCHER

IMPORTANT: As a safety feature, if the pitcher and lid are not properly installed, the motor will be disabled. If this happens, repeat step 5. When the pitcher and lid are properly installed, the program button LEDs will illuminate, indicating the appliance is ready to use.

Note: If the unit is plugged in and powered on, but the pitcher is not installed, the LEDs on the control panel will flash. Install a container and the available program buttons will illuminate, indicating the unit is ready for use.

Note: Auto-iQ® programs have pauses and changes in speed throughout the cycle.

Note: DO NOT add ingredients before completing installation of the Stacked Blade Assembly.

Note: If the Stacked Blade Assembly is not fully seated, you will not be able to install and lock the lid.

Note: The pitcher lid handle will not fold down unless it is attached to the pitcher.

1. Plug in motor base and place on a clean, dry, level surface such as a countertop or table.
2. Lower the Total Crushing Pitcher onto the motor base. The handle should be aligned slightly to the right and the pitcher should be oriented so the LOCK [?] symbols are visible on the motor base. Rotate the pitcher clockwise [➡️] until it clicks into place.

   Diagram Description: Shows the motor base with the pitcher being aligned with the handle to the right and the LOCK symbols visible. The pitcher is then rotated clockwise to secure it.

3. Exercising care, grasp the Stacked Blade Assembly by the top of the shaft and place it onto the drive gear inside the pitcher. Note that the blade assembly will fit loosely onto the drive gear.
4. Add ingredients to the pitcher. DO NOT add ingredients past the MAX FILL or MAX LIQUID lines on the pitcher.
5. Place the lid on the pitcher, aligning the triangle symbol [△] on the lid with the triangle symbol [△] on the handle. Press down on the handle until it clicks into place. The triangle symbols MUST be aligned for the lid to lock and the unit to operate. Once the lid is locked in place, press the Power button [▶️] to turn unit on. The available program buttons will illuminate and the unit will be ready for use.

   Diagram Description: Illustrates aligning the triangle symbol on the lid with the one on the pitcher handle, then pressing down to lock the lid. The control panel LEDs illuminate.

6. 6a If using an Auto-iQ® program, first select the program that best suits your recipe. The preset feature will automatically stop at the end of the program. To stop the unit at any time, press the currently active button again.

   6b If using a manual program, select your desired speed. Once the ingredients have reached your desired consistency, press the active button again, and wait for the unit to come to a complete stop.

7. To remove the pitcher from the motor base, turn the pitcher counterclockwise [⬅️] and then lift up.

   Diagram Description: Shows the pitcher being turned counterclockwise and lifted off the motor base.

8. 8a To pour out thinner mixtures, ensure the lid is locked in place, then open the pour spout cap.

   8b For thicker mixtures that cannot be emptied through the pour spout, remove the lid and Stacked Blade Assembly before pouring. To remove the lid, press the RELEASE button and lift the handle. To remove the blade assembly, carefully grasp it by the top of the shaft and pull straight up. The pitcher can then be emptied.

   Diagram Description: Shows the pour spout cap being opened for thinner mixtures. For thicker mixtures, it shows removing the lid by pressing a release button and then removing the blade assembly by grasping its shaft.

9. Turn the unit off by pressing the Power button [▶️]. Unplug the unit when finished. Refer to the Care & Maintenance section for cleaning and storage instructions.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before troubleshooting.

The LEDs on the control panel are flashing.

If the unit is plugged in and powered on, but there is no container installed, the LEDs on the control panel will flash. Install a container and the available program buttons will illuminate, indicating the unit is ready for use. Diagram Description: Shows the control panel with all program LEDs flashing.

Unit doesn't mix well; ingredients get stuck.

Using the Auto-iQ® programs is the easiest way to achieve great results. The pulses and pauses allow the ingredients to settle toward the blade assembly. If ingredients are routinely getting stuck, adding some liquid will usually help.

Unit moves on counter while blending.

Make sure the surface and feet of the unit are clean and dry.

Unit doesn't create snow from solid ice.

DO NOT use ice that has been sitting out or has started to melt. Use ice straight from the freezer. Start with a few pulses and then use a continuous blending cycle.

The pitcher lid handle will not fold down.

If not attached to the pitcher, the handle will not fold down. For storage, place the lid on the pitcher and press down on the handle until it clicks into place.

Note: In order to ensure the highest possible standard for refurbished items, all units are thoroughly inspected as part of the process. For this item, water may be used during the refurbishing process and so; you may notice some condensation in the water reservoir. It is recommended to rinse the water reservoir with fresh water prior to its first use.