Ninja BN700 Owner’s Manual

GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

PROFESSIONAL PLUS BLENDER WITH AUTO-IQ®

MÉLANGEUR PROFESSIONAL PLUS AVEC AUTO-IQ®

LICUADORA PLUS PROFESIONAL CON AUTO-IQ®

BN700

Series • Série • Serie

OWNER’S GUIDE

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THANK YOU

for purchasing the Ninja® Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ®

CONTENTS

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Important Safety Instructions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4

Parts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7

Before First Use � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8

Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9

Auto-iQ® Programs for the Total Crushing® Pitcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Manual Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V~, 60Hz Power: 1200 Watts

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE�

TIP: You can ﬁnd the model and serial

numbers on the QR code label on the back of the unit by the power cord.

Using the Total Crushing Pitcher � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10

Care & Maintenance � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 12

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Resetting the Motor Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ordering Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting Guide � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 13

Warranty � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 14

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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�

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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. ALWAY S 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 SharkNinja to arrange for replacement.

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.

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 SharkNinja for servicing.

13 This appliance has important markings on

the plug blade. The entire supply cord is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, please contact SharkNinja for service.

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 o 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

while 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.

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE • FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING

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 o the appliance and unplug the

motor base before cleaning.

PARTS

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

NOTE: The top ﬂap of your box shows the select accessories that are included with your model.

To purchase more accessories and ﬁnd great recipes, visit ninjakitchen.com.

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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.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

FEATURES

IMPORTANT: Review all warnings on

pages 4–6 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.

Use the Power button to turn the unit on or o.

AUTO-IQ® PROGRAMS

Intelligent preset programs combine unique blending and pausing patterns that do the work for you. Once a preset program is selected, it will start immediately and automatically stop when blending is complete. To stop blending before the end of the program, press the currently active button again.

AUTO-IQ PROGRAMS FOR THE

MANUAL PROGRAMS

TOTAL CRUSHING® PITCHER

SMOOTHIE

Make a batch of super-smooth, sippable drinks and shakes from fresh or frozen fruit, liquids, and ice.

ICE CRUSH

Turn ice, juices, and fruit into expertly blended frozen drinks.

ICE CREAM

Create delicious and scoopable frozen desserts like ice cream or sorbet.

LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH

When selected, each of these speeds runs continuously for 60 seconds. Press the currently active button again to stop the program sooner. They do not work in conjunction with any Auto-iQ programs.

PULSE

Oers greater control of pulsing and blending. Operates only when PULSE is pressed. Use short presses for short pulses and long presses for long pulses.

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NOTE: Ice Cream program is not available

on all models.

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USING THE TOTAL CRUSHING® PITCHER

IMPORTANT: Review all warnings on pages 4–6 before proceeding.

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 on the following page. 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.

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.

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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.

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 LIQUID line 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.

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 after 60 seconds.

7 To remove the pitcher from the motor

base, turn the pitcher counterclockwise and then lift up.

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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.

9 Turn the unit o by pressing the Power

button. Unplug the unit when ﬁnished. Refer to the Care & Maintenance section for cleaning and storage instructions.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

CLEANING

Separate all parts. Wash container in warm, soapy water with a soft cloth.

• Hand-Washing

Wash 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. Thoroughly rinse and air-dry all parts.

• Dishwasher

All attachments are dishwasher safe. It is recommended that the lid, container, and blade assembly be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher O N LY. Ensure the blade assembly is removed from the container before placing in the dishwasher. Exercise care when handling blade assembly.

• Motor Base

Turn o the unit and unplug the motor base before cleaning. Wipe motor base with a clean, damp cloth.

DO NOT use abrasive cloths, pads, or brushes to clean the base.

STORING

Wrap the power cord around the cord wrap on the back of the motor base. Store the unit upright and store the blade assembly inside or attached to the container with the lid locked in place

DO NOT stack items on top of the container. Store any remaining attachments alongside the unit or in a cabinet where they will not be damaged or create a hazard.

RESETTING THE MOTOR

This unit features a unique safety system that prevents damage to the motor and drive system should you inadvertently overload the it. If the unit is overloaded, the motor will be temporarily disabled. Should this occur, follow the reset procedure below.

1 Unplug the unit from the electricaloutlet.

2 Allow the unit to cool for approximately

15 minutes.

3 Remove the container’s lid and blade

assembly. Empty the container and ensure no ingredients are jamming the blade assembly.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that maximum capacities are not exceeded. This is the most typical cause of appliance overload.

If your unit needs servicing, please call Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288. So we may better assist you, please register your product online at registeryourninja.com and have the product on hand when you call.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

To order additional parts and attachments, visit ninjaaccessories.com.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation,

turn power o 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.

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.

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