Ninja BL491C Manuel D'instructions page 13

Assembly and Use of the Blend & Prep Bowl
WARNING: Chopping Blade Assembly is sharp and not locked in place. Before emptying contents carefully
remove lid and Chopping Blade Assembly, holding it by the shaft. Failure to do will result in risk of
laceration.
WARNING: Remove utensils prior to processing. Failure to remove may cause the bowl to be damaged or to
shatter, which may cause personal injury.
WARNING: Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
CAUTION: Do not blend hot liquids, doing so may cause excessive pressure buildup, resulting in risk of the
user being burned.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the motor base is plugged in for use.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1
Review warning and caution statements above before
proceeding to number 2.
2
Place the motor base on a clean, dry, level surface such
as a counter or table top. Press down on the motor
base to make sure that the Suction Cups adhere to the
counter or table top.
3
Align and lower the Blend & Prep Bowl onto the motor
base.(Fig. 1) Handle should be aligned slightly to the
right of the "LOCK" symbol on the motor base.
4 Rotate the Blend & Prep Bowl clockwise until it clicks in
place. As the bowl rotates, it will lower and the safety
tabs on the bottom of the bowl will slide under the
safety tabs on the top of the motor base. (Fig. 2)
5
The bowl can be placed on the motor base two ways;
the handle can be on the front right corner or the front
left corner. (Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b)
6
Holding the desired blade assembly by the top of the
shaft, place it onto the drive gear inside the bowl.
Ensure that the blade assembly is seated properly and
is standing upright. (Fig. 4)
NOTE: The Blade Assembly will fit loosely on the drive
gear.
Fig. 3a
OR
Fig. 3b
It's best to add the liquid ingredients first and then the dry ingredients.
Fig. 4
7
Add the ingredients to the bowl, making sure that they
do not exceed the highest measured marking line on
the side of the bowl.
8
Holding the lid by the handle in the upright position,
place it on top of the Blend & Prep Bowl aligning the
triangle ( ) located on the lid with the triangle
( ) located on the Blend & Prep Bowl handle. (Fig. 5a)
Press the handle down until you hear a click. The
triangles on the lid and the Blend & Prep Bowl handle
MUST be aligned in order for the blender to turn on.
(Fig. 5b)
NOTE: The 40 oz. bowl is not intended for blending
drinks. Do not overfill.
9 Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet and press
the power button ( ).
IMPORTANT: As a safety feature, the power
light ( ) will flash and the motor will not work
if the bowl and lid are not installed correctly.
When the bowl and lid are installed properly, the
power light ( ) will be solid, indicating that the
appliance is ready for use.
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5a
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