Ninja Master Prep QB1000QUK Owner's Manual

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®
Master Prep® Professional
OWNER’S GUIDE
QB1000QUK series
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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.
IMPORTANT:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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.
Children shall not use or play with this appliance. Close supervision is necessary to keep appliance and cord out of reach of children during use.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
1 To protect against electric shock, DO NOT
immerse cord, plug or any part of the main unit in water or any other liquids.
2 DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
3 DO NOT allow children to operate the appliance
or use as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
4 DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug.
5 DO NOT USE if the appliance is not working, has
been dropped, dropped into water, damaged or left outdoors.
6 NO SERVICEABLE PARTS. Incorrect re-assembly
or repair can cause a risk of electrical shock or injury to persons when the appliance is used. Contact Customer Service.
7 Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning.
8 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or
electricburner.
9 DO NOT use appliance for other than
intendeduse.
10 DO NOT operate the appliance for more than
15seconds.
11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot food, water or other liquids.
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12 Use this appliance on a stable work surface away
from water.
13 DO NOT remove the motor head before the
chopping blades have stopped turning.
14 CAUTION! Chopping blades are sharp, handle
with care. When handling the chopping blades, always hold by the plastic shaft.
15 DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
16 DO NOT expose jars to extreme
temperaturechanges.
17 DO NOT use jars if they are cracked or chipped.
18 DO NOT use the appliance if chopping blades are
bent or damaged.
19 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.
20 Exercise extreme caution when blending
hotliquids.
21 Immediately release the On/Off pulse button on
the motor head in the event that the appliance malfunctions during use.
22 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.
23 DO NOT use outdoors.
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 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.
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 If using an extension cord, the electrical rating
of the extension cord should be rated at least 15 amperes. Extension cords rated for less amperage may overheat.
2 An extension cord must be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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This appliance complies with the WEEE-Directive 2002 /96/EC on the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This appliance complies with the European directives for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) 2004/108/ EC and its revisions, as well as Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and its revisions.
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material sources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where this product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS:
QB1000QUKMR 30 QB1000QUKMW 30 QB1000QUKMK 30
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 220-240V~, 50/60Hz Power: 500 Watts Pitcher Capacity: 1.18 L Bowl Capacity: 500 ml
Euro-Pro, Ninja, and Ninja Master Prep are trademarks of
Euro-Pro Operating LLC.
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Contents
Thank you for purchasing
®
the Ninja Master Prep
®
Professional.
Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 6
Using the Master Prep® Professional Pitcher ............................................................ 8
Using the Master Prep® Professional Bowl ............................................................. 10
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................................................... 12
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................................13
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Getting Started
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a On/Off Pulse Button
b Power Head
c Pouring Spout
d Pitcher Splash Guard
®
e Ninja
4-Blade
f Master Prep
®
Professional Pitcher
with Non-Slip Base
g Spindle Pin
h Pitcher Storage Lid
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i Bowl Splash Guard
j Upper Blade
k Lower Blade
l Master Prep
®
Professional Bowl with
Non-Slip Base (x 2)
m Spindle Pin
n Bowl Storage Lid (x 2)
o Power Cord (not shown)
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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.
500 Watt Power Head
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.
IM POR TANT: Never run the appliance empty.
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Using the Master Prep® Professional Pitcher
Shaft
(fig. 1)
CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution when
handling the blades. Always hold them by the shaft.
IMPO RTAN T: 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
• Use the Ninja
®
Professional Pitcher.
®
4-Blade in the Pitcher. (fig . 1)
IMPO RTAN T: Place blade inside the container carefully as
blades are sharp.
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WARNING: DO NOT try to place the blade onto the power
head and then into the Master Prep® Professional Pitcher.
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(fig. 2)
(fig. 3)
3 Add the ingredients to be processed into the Master Prep®
Professional pitcher.
IM POR TANT: 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. 2)
5 Place 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. 3)
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.
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.
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Using the Master Prep® Professional Bowl
Shaft
(fig. 4)
WARNING: DO NOT crush ice in 500 ml chopper bowl or
damage may occur to the unit.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution when
handling the blades. Always hold them by the shaft.
IM POR TANT: 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. 4)
3 Carefully inser t the upper blade over the lower blade
rotating it until it locks onto the lower blade. (fig. 5)
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(fig. 5)
IMPO RTAN T: 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.
IMPO RTAN T: Never add ingredients into the Master Prep®
Professional bowl before placing the blade assembly in first.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Do not fill dry ingredients
past the 450ml line or do not add more than 230ml liquid ingredients as this will strain the motor and cause overflow.
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(fig. 6)
(fig. 7) (fig. 8)
5 Place the splash guard on the bowl. (fig. 6)
6 Place the power head on top of the splash guard making
sure that it is securely in place. (fig. 7) DO NOT attempt to operate the appliance without the safety splash guard in place.
7 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. 8)
8 Hold the Master Prep
®
Professional 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.
9 To stop the appliance, remove your fingers from the on/off
pulse button.
10 In order to obtain a better quality of chopping, operate the
appliance by using the “pulse” method.
11 Make sure that the blades have 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 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 blades 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 fit into the Master
®
Prep
Professional. When chopping hard foods (e.g. meat,
cheese) cut into 1-inch cubes.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
CAUTION: Make sure that the power head is unplugged from power source before inserting or removing any attachment
and before cleaning.
DO NOT immerse the power head into water or any other liquid. Clean with a damp sponge or cloth and wipe dry.
The Master Prep
guards and chopping blades are all dishwasher safe. It is recommended to place the storage lids and the chopping blades on the top rack. Use extreme caution when handling the chopping blades as they are very sharp.
Clean the Ninja
®
Professional pitcher, Master Prep® Professional bowl, storage lids, Master Prep® Professional splash
®
Master Prep® Professional and all parts before first use and immediately af ter each use.
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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
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.
Motor Doesn’t Start or Blades Don’t Rotate.
Food is Unevenly Chopped.
The unit has overheated. 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.
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.
Food Collects On Splash Guard/Safety Cover or On the Sides of the Master Prep® Professional Pitcher or Master
®
Professional Bowl.
Prep
You Cannot Achieve Snow From Solid Ice.
The food has been over processed. Use brief pulses or process for shorter time. Let blades stop completely between pulses.
You may be processing too much food. Turn the machine off. When the blades stop rotating, remove the power head and the splash guard. Remove some of the food being processed.
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.
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Notes or your favorite recipes
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Notes or your favorite recipes
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Technical Details Model number: QB1000QUK Series Input: 500 Watts Main unit voltage: 220/240V~, 50/60Hz
For customer service please contact: QVC South Boundary Road Knowsley, Liverpool L70 2QA
Tel.: 0800 51 41 31
COPY RIGHT© EU RO-PRO OP ERATING L LC 2014 PRINTED IN CHINA Euro- Pro, Ninja, a nd Ninja Ma ster Prep a re tradema rks of Euro- Pro Operating L LC. QB1000QUK.series.30.140414.7 Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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