Ninja QB3001 Owner's Manual

Slim

QB3001 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 NUTRI NINJA™ Slim.

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:

The blades are not afﬁxed to the unit. They are removable and very sharp. Handle with care!

CAUTION:

In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

1 To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT

submerge the appliance or allow the power cord to come into contact with water or any other liquid.

2 DO NOT allow young children to operate the

appliance or use as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near

children. 3 Never leave an appliance unattended when in use. 4 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. 5 DO NOT abuse the power cord. Never carry the

appliance by the power cord or yank it to disconnect

from electrical outlet; instead, grasp the plug and

pull to disconnect. 6 DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. 7 DO NOT USE if the appliance is not working, has

been dropped, dropped into water, damaged or left

outdoors. 8 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. 9 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced

by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

qualiﬁed persons in order to avoid a hazard. 10 DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of

table or counter or touch hot surfaces such as the

stove.

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11 Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface. 12 Keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as utensils out

of container while processing or blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used but only when the appliance is not running.

13 CAUTION: The blades are not afﬁxed to the

unit. They are removable and extremely sharp. When handling the blades, do not hold the blades but rather always hold by the base of the blade

assembly. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully! 14 Avoid contact with moving parts. 15 DO NOT remove the Power Pod before the blades

have stopped turning. 16 DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades. 17 DO NOT use the appliance if the blades are bent or

damaged. 18 DO NOT block the vents on the Power Pod when

using the appliance. 19 DO NOT operate this appliance on or near any hot

surfaces (such as gas or electric burner or in a

heated oven). 20 The use of attachments or accessories including

canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer

may result in ﬁre, electric shock or personal injury. 21 To avoid injury, never attempt to place the single

serve blade assembly onto the Power Pod without

ﬁrst assembling the blade assembly to the Nutri

™

Ninja

cup.

22 When using the blades, make sure they are properly

installed before operating the appliance. 23 CAUTION: DO NOT PROCESS HOT FOODS OR

HOT LIQUIDS. Allow hot ingredients to cool before

processing.

24 Extreme caution must be used when moving an

appliance containing hot food, water or other liquids.

25 DO NOT expose containers to extreme temperature

changes. 26 DO NOT overﬁll. DO NOT exceed max ﬁll line. 27 DO NOT operate the appliance empty. 28 To reduce the risk of burns, always allow the

appliance to cool before taking off parts and before

cleaning. 29 Max ON time is 30 seconds under 700W load. 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

15 minutes before using again. 30 THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD

USE ONLY. Do not use this appliance for anything

other than its intended use. Do not use outdoor

WARNING: Extension cords are not

recommended for use with this product.

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 BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS:

QB3001***** 30

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 220-240V~, 50/60hz Power: 700 Watts Single Serve Capacity: 470 ml

Euro-Pro, Ninja, Sip & Seal and Nutri Ninja are

trademarks of Euro-Pro Operating LLC.

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Contents

Thank you for purchasing the Nutri Ninja™ Slim.

Getting to know your Nutri Ninja™ Slim ................................................................... 6

Using the Nutri Ninja™ Slim ................................................................................... 7

Using the Nutri Ninja™ Slim Cup ............................................................................. 8

Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................................................. 13

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................... 14

Warranty & Registration ....................................................................................... 17

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The Nutri Ninja™ Slim 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.

FEATURES:

• Interchangeable“Slim”PowerPodthatipsfordifferentmeal-makingfunctions.

• SingleSer veBlendingin470mlNutriNinja

• BPAFreeNutriNinja

™

Cups and Sip & Seal™ Lids.

™

Cups

• HiddenDrainHoles-preventwaterretentionfromdishwasher.

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Getting To Know Your Nutri Ninja™ Slim

b

a Power Pod

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b Nutri Ninja

Cup (x2)

c Nutri Ninja™ Blade Assembly d Sip & Seal™ Lid (x2)

NOTE: Blades are not interchangeable.

c d

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Using the Nutri Ninja™ Slim

PLEASE KEEP THESE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IN MIND WHEN USING THE APPLIANCE:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to operate the

appliance without the lid on.

IM PO RTANT: Never run the appliance empty.

CAUTION: DO NOT PROCESS HOT FOODS OR

HOT LIQUIDS.

WARNING: Never leave the appliance unattended

while in use.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp! Use extreme caution

when handling the blade assembly.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1 Remove all packaging material and labels from

theappliance.

2 Wash the Sip & Seal

assembly in warm, soapy water with a soft cloth. Use

caution when washing the blade assembly as the blades are very sharp. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

3 The Sip & Seal

assembly are all dishwasher safe. It is recommended that the Sip & Seal™ lids and blade assembly be placed on the top rack. Ensure that the blades are removed from the containers before placing in the dishwasher.

4 The Power Pod is NOT dishwasher safe. Do not

submerge in water.

5 Wipe the Power Pod clean with a damp cloth and wipe

dry.

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lids, Nutri Ninja™ cups and blade

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lids, Nutri Ninja™ cups and blade

Using the Nutri Ninja™ Slim Cup

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

IMPORTA NT: Make sure that the Power Pod is plugged

in for use.

1 Place the Power Pod upside down on a clean, dry, level

surface such as a counter or table top.

2 Add ingredients to the single ser ve cup.

NOTE: Do not overﬁll! To avoid spilling, do not add

ingredientspastthe“Max”llline.

3 Place the single serve blade onto the cup and screw it

tightly until a good seal is achieved. ( Fig. 1)

4 Turn the Nutri Ninja

™

cup upside down and place it onto the Power Pod. Press down on the single serve cup to pulse or blend. (Fig. 2, Fig. 3)

5 Once desired consistency is reached, remove pressure

from single serve cup. Pull straight up to remove. (Fig. 4)

6 Turn the cup upright and remove the single serve blade

by twisting the blade assembly anticlockwise.

7 Place the Sip & Seal

™

drinking lid onto the single serve

drink cup, twist to seal and enjoy!

8 Make sure that the Power Pod is unplugged when not

in use.

NOTE: To order additional Nutri Ninja

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Cleaning and Maintenance

HOW TO CLEAN

CAUTION: Make sure that the Power Pod is unplugged

from the power source before inserting or removing any attachment and before cleaning.

CAUTION: DO NOT immerse the Power Pod in water or

any other liquid.

1 Separate all parts from each other.

2 Clean the Power Pod with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

3 Place Nutri Ninja

™

cups, Sip & Seal™ lids, and the

blade assembly on the top rack of the dishwasher. Use

caution when handling the blade assembly as the blades are very sharp.

NOTE: You may also wash the Nutri Ninja

™

cups by ﬁlling the container to the Max Fill line with warm water and a drop of dishwashing detergent, screwing the Nutri Ninja™ blade on the cup, inverting the cup and placing it in the Power Pod and pulsing a few times. Do not ﬁll the cup past the Max Fill line with water

becauseitwilloverow.Onceclean,removetheNutri

Ninja™ cup from the Power Pod and unscrew the blade assembly. Rinse the cup under running water. Wipe the Power Pod with a damp cloth. Allow all the parts to dry before storing.

If the appliance needs servicing, please call customer

service at 1-877-646-5288.

HOW TO STORE

1 Secure the power cord by wrapping the cord around

the Power Pod. Store the rest of the components in a safe place where they will not be damaged and will not cause a hazard.

RESETTING THE MOTOR THERMOSTAT

The Nutri Ninja™ Slim features a unique safety system

which prevents damage to the unit’s motor and drive system should it be inadvertently overloaded. If the appliance is being overloaded, the motor will stop. To reset the appliance, follow the resetting procedure below:

1 Unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.

2 Remove the cup from the Power Pod, empty the

container and ensure that no food is jamming the blade assembly.

3 Allow the appliance to cool for approximately 15 minutes.

4 Reﬁll the cup, place the cup in the Power Pod, and re-plug

the appliance into the electrical outlet.

5 Proceed to use the appliance while making sure not to

exceed the recommended maximum capacities.

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Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEMS POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

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cup is securely placed onto Power Pod.

Motor doesn’t start or blades don’t rotate.

Food is unevenly chopped.

Food is chopped too ﬁnely or is too watery.

Food collects on the sides of the Nutri Ninja™ cup.

• Make sure the Nutri Ninja

• Check that the plug is securely inserted into the electrical outlet.

• Check fuse or breaker in your home. Replace fuse/reset breaker.

• Check that the inside of the Power Pod is clean and there is no food blocking

the connection between Power Pod and Nutri Ninja™ cup.

• There is too much food in the container. Unplug the Power Pod. Remove

some food and try again.

• The unit has overheated. Unplug and wait approximately 15 minutes before

using again.

• Either too much food is being chopped 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.

• Adjust pulse duration or pulse time.

• The food has been overprocessed. Use brief pulses or process for a shorter

time. Let blades stop completely between pulses.

• Too much food is being processed at one time. Turn the Power Pod off. When

the blades stop rotating, remove the cup from the Power Pod. Remove some of the food being processed.

Snow from ice cannot be achieved.

• 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.

or contact customer service: 1-877-646-5288.

Suggested Recipe

Ranero Burger

Ingredients:

4 oz London Broil, 2 inch chunks

Salt & Pepper

Non-Stick Spray

Directions:

1. Place the meat into the 16-ounce Nutri Ninja™ Cup.

 2.Holddownandblendcontinuouslyfor15seconds.Formintoonesinglepattyandseasonwithsaltandpepper.

3. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray and over med-high heat, cook the burger 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare, or up to 5 minutes per side for well done. Serves 1.

Nutri Ninja

™

Cup

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Notes

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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

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Euro-Pro, Ninja, Sip & Seal and Nutri Ninja are trademarks of Euro Pro Operating LLC.

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.

Printed in China

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