Nutri Ninja QB3001UK Instruction manual

Slim

QB3001UK series

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 NUTRI NINJA® SLIM.

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.

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:

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 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 outdoors.

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 20 12 /19/ E U 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 compatibilit y (EMC) 2004/108/EC and its
revisions, as well as Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and its revisions.

Guarantee: This product is unconditionally guaranteed for one year against all defects of workmanship and materials. This
guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. If this product proves unsatisfactory please contact our customer service
department on freephone 0800 862 0453 or by e-mail [e-mail].

THIS BOOK COVERS MODEL NUMBERS:

QB3001UK 30
QB3001UKMK 30
QB3001UKMR 30

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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

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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 .................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................... 10

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The Nutri Ninja® Slim is an indispensable kitchen tool that is per fect for blending, chopping, mixing or pureeing when
preparing your favourite 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Cups.

• BPAFreeNutriNinjaCupsandSip&Seal

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Lids.

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

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Getting To Know Your Nutri Ninja® Slim

a

b

a Power Pod

b 470 ml Nutri Ninja Cup (x2)

c Nutri Ninja Blade Assembly

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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:

WARNING: Never leave the appliance

unattended while in use.

CAUTION: DO NOT PROCESS HOT FOODS OR

HOT LIQUIDS.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to operate the

appliance without the lid on.

IMPORTANT: Never run the appliance empt y.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

1 Remove all packaging material and labels from

theappliance.

2 WashtheSip&Seal

Ninja Blade Assembly in warm, soapy water with a soft
cloth.

CAUTION: Handle the Nutri Ninja Blade Assembly

with care when washing as the blades are very
sharp.

3 Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4 The Power Pod is NOT dishwasher safe. Do not

submerge in water.

5 TheSip&Seallids,NutriNinjacupsandNutri

Ninja Blade Assembly are all dishwasher safe. It is

recommendedthattheSip&SeallidsandNutriNinja

Blade Assembly be placed on the top rack. Ensure that
the blades are removed from the containers before
placing in the dishwasher.

6 Wipe the Power Pod clean with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

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lids, Nutri Ninja® cups and Nutri

Using the Nutri Ninja® Slim Cup

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

IMPORTANT: 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 serve 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 Nutri Ninja Blade Assembly
anticlockwise.

7 PlacetheSip&Seal

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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 Cups, please visit

our website: www.ninjakitchen.eu or feel free to
contact customer service: 0800 862 0 453

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Cleaning and Maintenance

HOW TO CLEAN

CAUTION: Make sure that the Power Pod is

unplugged from the power source before inser ting
or removing any attachment and before cleaning.

CAUTION: DO NOT immerse the Power Pod in

water or any other liquid.

CAUTION: Use caution when handling the Nutri

Ninja® Blade Assembly as the blades are very sharp.

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 Nutri

Ninja Blade Assembly on the top rack of the dishwasher.

OR

4 Carefully hand wash the lids, cups, and Nutri Ninja

Blade Assembly in warm, soapy water with a sof t cloth.

If the appliance needs servicing, please call customer

service at 0800 862 0453.

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 Nutri
Ninja 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.

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

• 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: 0800 862 0453

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Euro-Pro Europe Limited
15 Mariner Court
Calder Park
Wakefield
WF4 3FL

Freephone 0800 862 0453

www.ninjakitchen.eu

Copyright © 2015 Euro-Pro Operating LLC

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

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