Ninja Professional XL Food Processor

Get to Know the Attachments

Blade Assemblies

• Chopping Blade Assembly: For chopping, mincing, and pureeing ingredients.
• Dough Blade Assembly: Designed for creating doughs, from pie crusts to pizza dough.

3-Part Food Pusher

This system includes small, medium, and large food pushers to guide ingredients into the feed chute. Use the small opening for ingredients like carrots, the medium for cucumbers and zucchini, and the large for potatoes. The large food pusher must be inserted for the unit to operate. Do not exceed the CHUTE MAX FILL line.

Disc Assemblies

• Adjustable Slicing Disc: Allows customization of slice thickness from 0.3mm to 8mm, with 24 settings. Ideal for mushrooms, zucchini, cucumbers, and potatoes. Ensure the disc is not on the 'S' (storage) setting before use.
• Reversible Shredding Disc: Features a FINE side for outputs like shredded carrots and a COARSE side for outputs like shredded cabbage.

Disc Spindle

Install the disc spindle onto the gear shaft of the Precision Processor® Bowl to use with disc assemblies or the 4.5 Cup Nesting Workbowl.

Storage Box

(Not included with all models) Provides safe storage for disc assemblies, disc spindle, and dough blade assembly.

4.5 Cup Nesting Workbowl

(Not included with all models, available for purchase on ninjaaccessories.com) Perfect for processing smaller quantities of ingredients. It fits inside the Precision Processor Bowl.

Small Chopping Blade Assembly

Used with the 4.5 Cup Nesting Workbowl for smaller batch processing.

Auto-iQ® Programs

Intelligent preset programs combine unique blending and pausing patterns for automated processing. The unit stops automatically when complete. To stop early, press the active button again. Program run times vary.

• CHOP: Timed pulses and pauses for consistent chopping. Run program once for a large chop, twice for a small chop, and three times for a mince. Use with chopping blade assembly.
• DOUGH: Ideal for creating doughs. Use with dough blade assembly. Use the PULSE button to add mix-ins after the program finishes.
• PUREE: For silky-smooth sauces and hummus. Use with chopping blade assembly or nesting workbowl with small chopping blade assembly.
• DISC: For slicing and shredding various ingredients like vegetables, cheese, and potatoes. Use with the adjustable slicing or reversible shredding disc.

Manual Programs

• LOW and HIGH: Run continuously for 60 seconds. Do not work with Auto-iQ programs.
• PULSE: Offers greater control. Operates only when the PULSE button is pressed. Use short presses for short pulses and long presses for long pulses.

IMPORTANT: Do not run the unit on HIGH if using the dough blade or disc assemblies. The unit is NOT intended to crush ice. Refer to safety instructions.

Using the Chopping & Dough Blade Assemblies

Parts

Precision Processor® Bowl & Lid with 3-Part Food Pusher, Chopping Blade Assembly, Dough Blade Assembly.

Assembly

1. Place Precision Processor Bowl on base and turn clockwise to lock in place.
2. Holding the blade assembly by the top of the shaft, install it in the bowl.
3. Place ingredients in the bowl. Place the lid on the bowl and turn clockwise to lock in place.

Process & Enjoy

Once the bowl is locked onto the base, plug in the unit and press the Power button.

1. Select the desired program to begin processing.
2. When processing is complete, press the button on the feed chute lid near the handle to unlock. Turn the lid counterclockwise and lift it from the bowl. Remove the blade assembly before emptying the bowl.
3. Remove the bowl from the base by turning it counterclockwise, then lifting it up.

NOTE: The large food pusher must be inserted in the feed chute for the unit to run. For thinner recipes like sauces, ensure all 3 parts of the pusher are installed to avoid splatter.

⚠️ WARNING: Chopping Blade Assembly is sharp and not locked in place. Carefully remove the assembly before pouring to avoid laceration. Refer to Ninja Safety Instructions.

Using the Nesting Bowl

Parts

Precision Processor® Bowl & Lid with 3-Part Food Pusher, 4.5-Cup Nesting Workbowl, Small Chopping Blade Assembly, Disc Spindle.

? NOTE: Nesting workbowl not included with all models. Available for purchase on ninjaaccessories.com.

Assembly

1. Place Precision Processor Bowl on base and turn clockwise to lock in place.
2. Place the nesting workbowl in the processor bowl, aligning the arrow on the workbowl with the arrow on the processor bowl handle. Place the disc spindle through the opening in the middle and onto the drive gear. Then place the small chopping blade over the spindle inside the workbowl.
3. Place ingredients in the bowl. Place the lid on the bowl and turn clockwise to lock in place.

Process & Enjoy

Once the bowl is locked onto the base, plug in the unit and press the Power button.

1. Select either a manual program (LOW, HIGH, PULSE) or the PUREE Auto-iQ program to begin processing.
2. When processing is complete, press the button on the feed chute lid near the handle to unlock. Turn the lid counterclockwise and lift it from the bowl. Remove the blade assembly before emptying the nesting workbowl.
3. Remove the workbowl by grasping the textured center and lifting it up. Remove the bowl from the base by turning it counterclockwise, then lifting it up.

NOTE: Do not make dough with the 4.5-Cup Nesting Workbowl. The large food pusher must be inserted in the feed chute for the unit to run. For thinner recipes, ensure all 3 parts of the pusher are installed.

⚠️ WARNING: Chopping Blade Assembly is sharp and not locked in place. Carefully remove the assembly before pouring to avoid laceration. Refer to Ninja Safety Instructions.

Using the Disc Assemblies

Parts

Precision Processor® Bowl & Lid with 3-Part Food Pusher, Disc Spindle, Adjustable Slicing Disc, Reversible Shredding Disc.

Disc Assembly

1. Place Precision Processor® Bowl on base and turn clockwise to lock in place. Install the spindle, then choose the appropriate disc (2A or 2B).
2. 2A. Adjustable Slicing: Use the dial on the disc to select desired thickness (0.3-8mm). Use the plastic grip to carefully place the disc over the disc spindle.

   ? NOTE: Ensure disc is NOT on the 'S' (storage) setting before installing. Return disc to 'S' position after use.

3. 2B. Reversible Shredding: Use the plastic grip to place the disc over the disc spindle with the desired shredding size (either COARSE or FINE) facing up.

Food Prep

• If using the small or medium feed chute, trim ingredients to fit the feed chute height.
• If using the larger feed chute, DO NOT exceed the CHUTE MAX FILL line. The unit will not run if ingredients exceed this line.
• Cut both ends off ingredients to create flat surfaces. Trim tapered ingredients like carrots to make them more symmetrical.

NOTE: Ensure cheese is well chilled before slicing/shredding. DO NOT slice or shred frozen cheese. Keep ingredients steady when pushing through the feed chute to minimize waste.

Process & Enjoy (Discs)

Once the bowl is locked onto the base, plug in the unit and press the Power button.

IMPORTANT: The large food pusher must be inserted in the feed chute for the unit to run.

1. Place the feed chute lid on the bowl and turn clockwise. Use the smallest possible feed chute opening for best slicing and shredding results, based on the ingredient.
2. 2A. If using the small or medium feed chute opening, select DISC or LOW. Add ingredients through the feed chute on the lid.
3. 2B. If using the large feed chute opening, place ingredients up to, but not exceeding, the CHUTE MAX FILL line. Insert the pusher into the feed chute, then select DISC or LOW.

IMPORTANT: Use only the DISC program or LOW setting when using the disc assemblies.

3. The disc will automatically stop spinning at the end of the program. Wait for the disc to stop turning, then press the button on the feed chute lid near the handle to unlock. Turn the lid counterclockwise and lift the lid from the bowl.
4. Remove the disc assembly by grasping the plastic grip, then remove the disc spindle. Remove the bowl from the base by turning it counterclockwise, then lifting it up.

Cleaning

• Dishwasher: Accessories are top-rack dishwasher safe. Do NOT use a heated dry cycle. Ensure the blade assembly is removed from the bowl before dishwashing. Exercise care when handling blade assemblies.
• Hand-washing: Wash bowl, lid, discs, nesting workbowl, and blade assemblies in warm, soapy water. Exercise care when washing blade assemblies. Use a dishwashing utensil with a handle to avoid direct hand contact with blades. Rinse and air-dry thoroughly.

⚠️ WARNING: Always unplug the base before cleaning.