Ninja Master Prep QB900 Owner's Manual

®

Master Prep

QB900 series

OWNER’S GUIDE

®

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
NINJA® MASTER PREP® .

IM P ORTANT:

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 Turn the appliance off and remove the power

cord from the electrical outlet when not in use,
before assembling or disassembling parts,
accessing parts that move while in use and
before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and
pull from the electrical outlet. Never pull from the
power cord.

9 DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric

burner.

10 DO NOT operate the appliance for more than 15

seconds.

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11 DO NOT operate the appliance empty.
12 Extreme caution must be used when moving an

appliance containing hot food, water or other
liquids.

13 Use this appliance on a stable work surface

away from water.

14 DO NOT remove the motor head before the

chopping blades have stopped turning.

15 CAUTION! Chopping blades are sharp, handle

with care. When handling the chopping blades,
always hold by the plastic shaft.

16 DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
17 DO NOT expose the pitcher or bowl to extreme

temperature changes.

18 DO NOT use the pitcher or bowl if it is cracked

or chipped.

19 DO NOT use the appliance if chopping blades

are bent or damaged.

20 Avoid contact with moving parts at all times.

Keep hands, hair, clothing as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from pitcher or chopping
bowl during operation to prevent risk of personal
injury and /or damage to the appliance.

21 CAUTION: DO NOT PROCESS HOT FOODS

OR HOT LIQUIDS. Allow hot ingredients to cool

before processing.

22 Immediately release the On/Off pulse button on

the motor head in the event that the appliance
malfunctions during use.

23 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.

24 DO NOT use outdoors.
25 DO NOT use appliance for other than intended

use.

26 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.

27 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 2012/19/EU on the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

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 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 MANUAL COVERS MODEL:

QB9******* 30

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 220-240V., 50/60Hz.
Power: 400 Watts
Pitcher Capacity: 1.5 L
Bowl Capacity: 500 ml

Euro-Pro, Master Prep and Ninja are trademarks
of Euro-Pro Operating LLC.

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Contents

Thank you for
purchasing
the Ninja®
Master Prep®.

Getting Started .................................................................................................................5

Using the Master Prep® Pitcher ..........................................................................................7

Using the Master Prep® Bowl .............................................................................................9

Cleaning and Maintenance ..............................................................................................11

Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................................................11

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Getting Started

a

b

d

a Power Head

b Master Prep

®

1.5 L Pitcher

with Non-Slip Base

c Pitcher Splash Guard

®

d Ninja

4-Blade

e Pitcher Storage Lid

c

e

f

g

h

i

j

f Master Prep® Bowl with Non-Slip Base

g Bowl Splash Guard

h Upper Blade

i Lower Blade

j Bowl Storage Lid

k Power Cord (not shown)

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The Ninja® Master Prep® 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.

400 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.

IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empty.

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Using the Master Prep® Pitcher

Shaft

Fig. 2

CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution

when handling the blades. Always hold them by the
shaft.

IMP ORTAN T: Never run the appliance empty.

1 Place the Master Prep

®

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

®

®

Pitcher.

4-Blade in the 1.5 L Pitcher. (Fig. 1)

IMP ORTAN T: Place blade inside the container carefully

as blades are sharp.

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Fig. 1

WARNING: DO NOT try to place the blade onto the

power head and then into the Master Prep® Pitcher.

Fig. 3 Fig. 4

3 Add the ingredients to be processed into the Master

Prep® Pitcher.

IMP O RTANT: Never add ingredients into the Master Prep®

Pitcher before placing the blades in first.

4 Place the pitcher splash guard onto the top of the

Master Prep

®

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. 4)

7 Hold the Master Prep

®

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

®

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

Pitcher.

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Using the Master Prep® Bowl

Shaft

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution when

handling the blades. Always hold them by the shaft.

IMP ORTAN T: Never run the appliance empty.

1 Place the Master Prep

®

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

®

bowl. (Fig. 5)

3 Carefully insert the upper blade over the lower blade

rotating it until it locks onto the lower blade. (Fig. 6)

IMP ORTAN T: Always assemble the blades inside the

container.

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WARNING: DO NOT try to place the blades onto the

power head and then into the Master Prep® bowl.

4 Place the food that you want to process into the Master

®

Prep

bowl.

IMP ORTAN T: Never add ingredients into the Master

Prep® bowl before placing the blade assembly in first.

NOTE: DO NOT add more than 450 ml dry or 230 ml

liquid ingredients as this will strain the motor and may
cause overflow.

Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9

5 Place the splash guard on the bowl. (Fig. 7)

6 Place the power head on top of the splash guard

making sure that it is securely in place. (Fig. 8) 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. 9)

8 Hold 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.

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

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

®

bowl.

HINTS & TIPS FOR USING YOUR Ninja®

MASTER PREP®

• 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tintotheMaster

®

Prep

. 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

®

pitcher, Master Prep® bowl, storage lids, Master Prep® splash 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

®

Master Prep® and all parts before first use and immediately after each use.

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.

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.

Food is Unevenly Chopped.

Food is Chopped Too Fine or is Too
Watery.

Food Collects On Splash Guard/
Safety Cover or On the Sides of the
Master Prep® Pitcher or Master
Prep® Bowl.

You Cannot Achieve Snow From
Solid Ice.

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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.

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.

Notes

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**THIS WARRANTY IS FOR ALL COUNTRIES EXCEPT GERMANY**

ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

EURO-PRO 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 EURO-PRO 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 EURO-PRO Operating LLC.

If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO 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 EURO-PRO 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 EURO-PRO 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”.

Product Registration

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.

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**THIS WARRANTY IS FOR GERMANY ONLY**

TWO (2) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from material defects and workmanship for a period of two (2)

years from the date of purchase when utilized for normal household use, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and
exceptions.

The liability of EURO-PRO 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 EURO-PRO Operating LLC.

If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO 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 EURO-PRO 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 EURO-PRO 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”.

Product Registration

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.

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Euro-Pro Operating LLC
180 Wells Avenue Suite 200, Newton MA 02459
United States of America

1-877-646-5288

Copyright © 2014 Euro-Pro Operating LLC

Euro-Pro, Master Prep and Ninja are trademarks of
Euro-Pro Operating LLC.

Technical Details
Model number: QB9******* 30
Input: 400 Watts

Printed in China

Illustrations may differ from actual product. We are
constantly striving to improve our products, therefore
the specifications contained herein are subject to
change without notice.

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