Ninja QB1004C Owner's Manual

Master Prep

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MC

Professional

QB1004C

OWNER’S GUIDE
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

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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.

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. The electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance.

2. An extension cord with the power
cord must be arranged so that it
will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where they can be
pulled on by children or tripped
over accidentally.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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WHEN USING ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING YOUR NINJA

™

MASTER PREP™

PROFESSIONAL.

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.

12. DO NOT attempt to sharpen
blades.

13. DO N OT expose jars to extreme
temperature changes.

14. DO NOT use jars if they are
cracked or chipped.

15. DO N OT 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 pitcher
or chopping container during
operation to prevent risk of
personal injury and/or damage to
the appliance.

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 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. D O 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.

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.

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 and before cleaning.

6. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas
or electric burner.

7. 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.

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. When
handling the chopping blades,
always hold by the plastic shaf t.

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Contents

Thank you for
purchasing
the Ninja

™

Master Prep

™

Professional.

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Getting Started ...................................................................................6

Using the Master Prep

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Professional Pitchers .........................8

Using the Master Prep

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Professional Bowl ...............................10

Cleaning and Maintenance .............................................................12

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................12

Warranty ................................................................................................13

Registration ..........................................................................................27

THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS:

QB100 4C 30

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

U.S. Patent No. 7,677,485
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 450 Watts
Pitcher Capacities:

• 1.42 L (48 ounces) (6 cups)

• 1.18 L (40 ounces) (5 cups)
Bowl Capacity: 0.47 L (16 ounces) (2 cups)

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Engl ish

The Ninja™ Master Prep™ Professi onal is an indispensable kitchen tool that is per fect
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.

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Getting Started

450 Watt Power Head

The 450 watt power head operates on 120V., 60Hz. electrical power. NEVE R 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 accessor y.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution when handling t he blades.

Always hold them by the shaft. Do not

attempt to sharpen blad es.

IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empty.

i Master Prep™ Profession al 40 oz. Pitcher

with Non-Slip Base

j Pitcher Storage Lid (x 2)
k Bowl Splash Guard
l Upper Blade
m Lower Blade
n Master Prep

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Professi onal Bowl with

N on-Slip Base

o Bowl Storage Lid
p Power Cord (not shown)

a On/Of f Pulse Button
b Power Head
c Pouring Spout
d Pitcher Splash Guard
e Ninja

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6-Blade

f Master Prep

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Professi onal 48 oz.Pitcher

with Non-Slip Base

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4-Blade

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WARNING: DO N OT try to place the

blade onto the power head and then
into the Master Prep

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Professi onal

Pitcher.

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Using the Master Prep™ Professional Pitchers

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 Master Pre p

™

Professi onal

Pitcher on a clean, dry, level surface.

2 Holding the blade by the shaf t, place it

onto the spindle pin inside the Master
Prep

™

Professi onal Pitcher.

• Use the Ninja™ 6-Blade in the 48 oz.
Pitcher. (Fig. 1)

• Use the Ninja

™

4-Blade in the 40 oz.

Pitcher. (Fig. 2)

IMPORTANT: Place blade inside the

container carefully as blades are sharp.

Shaft

3 Add the ingredients to be processed

into the Master Prep

™

Professi onal

Pitcher.

IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients

into the Master Prep

™

Professi onal
Pitcher before placing the blades in
first.

4 Place the pitcher splash guard onto the

top of the Master Prep

™

Professi onal

Pitcher. (Fig. 3)

5 Place the power head on top of the

pitcher splash guard making sure that
it is securely in place. (Fig. 4) 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. 5)

7 Hold the Master Prep

™

Professi onal
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 orde r 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

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Professi onal 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

™

Professi onal Pitcher.

Shaft

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Fig. 3

Fig. 4 Fig. 5

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