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OWNER’S GUIDE
Express Chop
™
NJ100 series
®
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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® EXPRESS
CHOP™.
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.
1. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
2. To protect against electric shock, DO
NOT immerse cord, plug or any part
of the main unit in water or any other
liquids.
3. DO NOT let cord hang over 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 EURO-PRO
Operating LLC for examination,
repair or adjustment.
5. Unplug appliance from outlet when
not in use, before putting on or
removing parts and before cleaning.
6. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas
or electric burner.
7. The use of accessory attachments,
not sold or recommended by EUROPRO Operating LLC may cause fire,
electrical shock or risk of personal
injury.
8. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
food, water or other liquids.
9. Use this appliance on a stable work
surface away from water.
10. DO NOT remove the motor head
before the chopping blades have
stopped turning.
11. CAUTION! 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.
12. DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
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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
13. DO NOT expose containers to
extreme temperature changes.
14. DO NOT use containers if they are
cracked or chipped.
15. DO NOT use the appliance if
chopping blades are bent or
damaged.
16. 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.
17. Exercise extreme caution when
blending hot liquids.
18. Immediately release the On/Off
pulse button on the motor head
in the event that the appliance
malfunctions during use.
19. 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.
20. DO NOT use outdoors.
21. DO NOT use appliance for other
than intended use.
22. DO NOT operate the appliance for
more than 15 seconds.
23. DO NOT operate the appliance
empty.
24. 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.
25. Be certain cover is secured in place
before operating the appliance.
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THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS:
NJ100 30
NJ100GR 30
NJ100GN 30
NJ110GR 30
NJ100PR 30
NJ110WH 30
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 200 Watts
Bowl Capacity: 2 cups (16 ounces)
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Contents
Getting Started ......................................................................6
Using the Chopper Bowl ....................................................10
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................12
Warranty ................................................................................... 13
Registration .............................................................................15
Thank you for
purchasing the
Ninja® Express
Chop™.
FEATU RE S:
• One touch pulse for precise control
• 16 oz. Processor Bowl - BPA Free
• Ninja® 4-blade technology
• Non slip Base
• Storage lid / splash guard
• Dishwasher safe parts
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Getting Started
e Processing Bowl with Non-Slip Base
f Spindle Pin
g Power Cord (not shown)
a On/Off Pulse Button
b Power Head
c Splash Guard / Storage Lid
d Ninja® 4-Blade
a
d
b
c
e
f
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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.
W A R N I N G : 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.
The Ninja® Express Chop™ 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.
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Using the Ninja® Express Chop
™
CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use
extreme caution when handling the
blades. Always hold them by the shaft.
IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance
empty.
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.
WARNI NG: DO NOT try to place the
blades onto the power head and then
into the Ninja® Express Chop™.
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 in first.
CAUTION: DO NOT add more than 2
cups dry 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)
Shaft
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Open Flap
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12 Make sure that the blades have
stopped completely before removing
the power head.
13 If the ingredients stick to the side
of the processing 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.
14 Remove the blade assembly by its shaft
before you empty the contents of the
processing bowl.
15 Place the storage lid onto the top of
the processing blowl and close the flap
to store. (Fig. 6)
HINTS & TIPS FOR USING YOUR NINJA®
EXPRESS CHOP™
• 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 processing bowl. When
chopping hard foods cut into 1-inch
cubes.
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, securely
hold power head while operating
and press on the on/off pulse button
located on the top of the power head.
(Fig. 5)
9 Hold the proccesing 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.
10 To stop the appliance, remove your
fingers from the on/off pulse button.
11 In order to obtain a better quality of
chopping, operate the appliance by
using the “pulse” method.
Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6
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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 processing bowl, splash guard /storage lid, and chopping blade are all
dishwasher safe. It is recommended to place the storage lid and the chopping blade
on the top rack. Use extreme caution when handling the chopping blades as they are
very sharp.
Clean the Ninja® Express Chop™ and all parts before first use and immediately after
each use.
Please call customer service if any servicing needs to be performed on the appliance
at 1-877-646-5288.
To purchase replacement parts, please visit our website: www.ninjakitchen.com
or contact customer service: 1-877-646-5288.
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS
Motor Doesn’t Start
or Blades Don’t
Rotate.
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.
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.
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.
Food is Chopped Too
Fine or is Too
Watery.
The food has been over processed. Use brief
pulses or process for shorter time. Let blades
stop completely between pulses.
Troubleshooting Guide
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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 of purchase and
model number along with your name and address.
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.
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
warranty period, return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid. For assistance with
warranty service options or customer support, please call our customer care and product specialists at ,
call 1 (877) 646-5288 or visit our website www.ninjakitchen.com.
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”. We are constantly striving
to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to
change without notice.
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Euro-Pro Operating LLC
US: Newton, MA 02459
CAN: Ville St-Laurent, QC H4S 1A7
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Illustrations may differ from actual product.
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