Ninja NJ1004 User Manual

®

Professional Stackable
Chopper

NJ1004

OWNER’S GUIDE

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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® PROFESSIONAL
STACKABLE CHOPPER.

POLARIZED PLUG
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,

this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. DO NOT modify the

plug in any way.

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 allow young children to operate the
appliance or use as a toy. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.

3. DO NOT let the power cord hang over
the edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.

4. DO NOT operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return the appliance to EURO­PRO Operating LLC for examination, repair or
adjustment.

5. Remove the power cord from the electrical
outlet when not in use, before assembling or
disassembling parts, and before cleaning.

6. DO NOT abuse the power cord. Never carry
the appliance by the power cord. To unplug
the appliance from the outlet, grasp the plug
and not the cord and pull to disconnect.

7. DO NOT operate this appliance on or near
any hot surfaces (such as gas or electric
burners or in a heated oven).

8. The use of accessory attachments, not sold or
recommended by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electrical shock or risk of personal injury.

9. Extreme caution must be used when moving
an appliance containing hot food, water or
other liquids.

10. Always use this appliance on a dry, level and
stable surface.

11. DO NOT remove the motor head before the
chopping blades have stopped turning.

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12. C AUTION! Chopping blades are sharp,
handle with care, especially when

removing the blade from the bowl,
emptying the bowl and during
cleaning. When handling the chopping

blades, always hold by the plastic shaft.

13. DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.

14. DO NOT expose containers to extreme

temperature changes.

15. DO NOT use containers if they are cracked

or chipped.

16. DO NOT use the appliance if chopping

blades are bent or damaged.

17. Avoid contact with moving parts at all times.

Keep hands, hair, clothing as well as spatulas
and other utensils away from moving/cutting
blades and containers during operation to
prevent risk of severe personal injury and/
or damage to the appliance. A scraper may
be used but must be used only when the
appliance is not running.

18. Exercise extreme caution when blending hot

liquids.

19. Immediately release the On/Off pulse button

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

20. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER operate

the appliance without the splash guard and
bowl in place; DO NOT try to defeat the
interlock mechanism; make sure that the
cutting blades are properly assembled before
operating the appliance.

21. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT use
outdoors.

22. DO NOT use appliance for other than

intended use.

23. DO NOT operate the appliance for more

than 15 seconds.

24. DO NOT operate the appliance empty.

25. DO NOT overfill.

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. Be certain cover is secured in place before
operating the appliance.

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 BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBER:

NJ1004 30

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.

Power: 200 Watts

Bowl Capacity: 2 cups (0.47 L)

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Contents

Thank you for
purchasing the
Ninja® Professional
Stackable Chopper.

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

Using the Chopper Bowl ................................................................. 7

Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................. 9

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................9

Registration and Registration .........................................................12

FEATURES:

• Onetouchpulseforprecisecontrol

• 16oz.ProcessorBowls-BPAFree

• Ninja®4-bladetechnology

• Nonslipbase

• Stackabledesignforeasystorage

• Sealtightstoragelids/splashguards

• Dishwashersafeparts

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Getting Started

a

b

c

d

e

f

a On/Off Pulse Button

b Power Head

c Splash Guard / Storage Lid (x4)

e Processing Bowl with Non-Slip Base (x4)

f Spindle Pin

g Power Cord (not shown)

d Ninja® 4-Blade

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The Ninja® Professional Stackable Chopper is an essential tool that is perfect for chopping and 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.

200 Watt Power Head

The 200 watt power head operates on 120V., 60Hz. electrical power. NEVER allow the power head to become

wet when plugged into an electrical outlet.

WARN I NG : 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! Handle with care, especially when removing the blade from

the bowl, emptying the bowl and during cleaning 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 Ninja®ProfessionalStackableChopper

Shaft

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Open Flap

Fig. 3

CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution

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

IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empty.

3 Carefully spin the blade counter clockwise to make

sure that it has inserted properly. (Fig. 2)

4 Place the food ingredients into the bowl.

IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients into the

processing bowl before placing the blade assembly

1 Place the processor bowl on a clean, dry, level

surface.

2 Holding the chopping blade by the shaft, carefully

place it over the spindle pin inside the processing
bowl. (Fig.1)

IMPORTANT: Always assemble the blades inside

the container.

WARNING: DO NOT try to place the blades

onto the power head and then into the Ninja®

in first.

CAUTION: DO NOT add more than 2 cups dr y or

1 cup liquid ingredients as this may cause overflow.

5 Place the splash guard / storage lid on the bowl.

(Fig. 3)

CAUTION: DO NOT operate without the splash

guard in place.

6 Open the flap on the splash guard. (Fig. 3)

Professional Stackable Chopper.

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Fig. 4 Fig. 5

7 Place the power head on top of the splash guard

making sure that it is securely in place. (Fig. 4)

8 To start the appliance, plug the power cord into the

electrical outlet. While holding the power head,
press down on the paddle located on top of the
power head in short intervals. (Fig. 5)

9 Hold the bowl while pulsing the On/Off paddle 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.

10 To stop the appliance, remove your fingers from the

on/off paddle.

11 For best results, press the on/off paddle in short

pulses.

12 Make sure that the blades have stopped completely

before removing the power head.

13 Remove the blade assembly by its shaft before you

empty the contents of the processing bowl.

14 Place the storage lid onto the top of the processing

bowl and close the flap to store. (Fig.6)

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

Stacking & Storing

• Place the lid securely on the bowl and close the flap

to store.

• Remove the chopping blade when storing the bowls

with food inside.

• The bowls can be stacked for storing in the

refrigerator or cabinet. (Fig. 7)

NOTE: The bowls do not lock together when

stacked for storage. Be careful when removing
stacked bowls from the refrigerator or cabinet.

• Use a dry erase marker to write the date or

contents in the indicator area if so desired. To
remove the dry erase marker, wipe clean with a
damp cloth.

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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.

CLEANING: The processing bowls, splash guards/storage lids, and chopping blade are all dishwasher safe.

Carefully place the parts on the top rack.

CAUTION: Blades are very sharp.

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 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.

Topurchasereplacementparts,pleasevisitourwebsite:www.ninjakitchen.com

or contact customer service:

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Either you are chopping too much food at one time, or the
pieces are too big. 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.

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Notes Or Your Favorite Recipes

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Notes Or Your Favorite Recipes

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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 your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions
within the Limited Warranty period, you may return the complete appliance and accessories
with proof of purchase and date, freight prepaid. For Customer Service support,
call 1-877-646-5288 or visit our website www.ninjakitchen.com.

If the appliance is found by EURO-PRO Operating LLC to be defective, in EURO-PRO
Operating LLC’s sole discretion, we will repair or replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase
date and a check made payable to EURO-PRO Operating LLC in the amount of $19.95 to
cover the cost of return shipping and handling must be included.*

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”. We are constantly striving to improve our products,
therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

Product Registration

Please visit www.ninjakitchen.com or call 1-877-646-5288 to register your new Ninja®

product within ten (10) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date

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

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of purchase and model number along with your name and address.

for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying instructions.

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CAN: Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7

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