The Ninja NJ601AMZ Professional Blender is a powerful kitchen appliance designed for a variety of food preparation tasks, from mixing and blending to ice crushing and pureeing. It features a 1000-watt motor and a large 72 oz. pitcher, making it suitable for household use.
Function Description
The Ninja Professional Blender is engineered for efficient and versatile blending. Its primary function is to process ingredients using a Stacked Blade Assembly, which is designed to handle tough tasks like ice crushing and whole fruit blending. The blender offers multiple speed settings and a pulse function to provide precise control over processing.
The available functions include:
- Processing & Mixing (Speed 1): Ideal for mixing thin batters, gravies, and marinades, scrambling eggs, pureeing cooked foods and uncooked fruits, and chopping vegetables for dips and salsa.
- Blending & Ice Crushing (Speed 2): Suitable for grating hard cheeses, making cream soups, beating dips, grinding nuts, thorough chopping, blending sauces and spreads, mixing drinks, powdered drinks, or milkshakes. It can also crush ice cubes for snow cones, chilled beverages, or frozen slushes.
- Pureeing & Liquefying (Speed 3): Designed to mix smoothies, frappes, liquefy thick mixtures, and blend whole fruits and vegetables.
- Pulse: Provides controlled processing and bursts of power for chopping and processing.
The blender is equipped with a safety interlock mechanism, ensuring that the motor will not operate unless the pitcher and lid are correctly installed. A solid green "ready" light indicates when the blender is ready for use.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model Number: NJ601AMZ
- Voltage: 120V~, 60Hz
- Power: 1000 Watts
- Pitcher Capacity: 72 oz. (MAX liquid capacity: 64 oz.)
- Material: BPA-free pitcher
- Plug Type: Polarized plug (one prong wider than the other) for electrical safety.
- Safety Features: Thermal switch to prevent overheating, safety interlock mechanism.
Usage Features
The Ninja Professional Blender is designed for user-friendly operation with several convenient features:
- Easy Lock Lid with Built-in Pour Spout: The lid securely locks onto the pitcher, and a pour spout with a cap allows for easy pouring without removing the entire lid. When using the pour spout, it's important to hold the cover in place or ensure the lid lock is engaged to prevent injury.
- Total Crushing® Technology: This proprietary technology, combined with the Stacked Blade Assembly, ensures efficient and consistent blending results, particularly for ice and tough ingredients.
- Extra-Large 72 oz. Pitcher: The generous capacity allows for preparing large batches of smoothies, drinks, and other recipes. The pitcher has clear measurement markings, including a "Max liquid" line (64 oz.) to prevent overfilling when blending liquids.
- Electronic Control Panel: Features clearly labeled buttons for POWER (On/Off), Speed 1 (Processing & Mixing), Speed 2 (Blending & Ice Crushing), Speed 3 (Pureeing & Liquefying), and PULSE.
- Non-Slip Bottom: Provides stability during operation, preventing the blender from moving on the countertop.
- Cord Storage: A dedicated compartment in the back of the unit allows for neat storage of the power cord when not in use.
- Pitcher Placement: The pitcher can be placed on the motor base in two orientations, with the handle on either the front right or front left corner.
- Stacked Blade Assembly: This removable assembly is designed for effective blending and easy cleaning. Users are advised to handle it with extreme care due to its sharp blades and to grasp it only by the top of the shaft. It is crucial to remove the blade assembly before emptying the pitcher's contents to avoid laceration risk.
- Adding Ingredients During Blending: The pouring spout cap can be opened to add ingredients while the blender is running.
Maintenance Features
Maintaining the Ninja Professional Blender is straightforward, with components designed for easy cleaning and storage:
- Dishwasher Safe Parts: The pitcher, lid, and Stacked Blade Assembly are all dishwasher safe. It is recommended to place the lid and Stacked Blade Assembly on the top rack of the dishwasher. Ensure the blade assembly is removed from the pitcher before placing it in the dishwasher.
- Hand-Washing: For hand-washing, use warm, soapy water. When cleaning the Stacked Blade Assembly, use a dishwashing utensil with a handle to avoid direct contact with the sharp blades. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.
- Motor Base Cleaning: The motor base should be turned off and unplugged before cleaning. It can be wiped clean with a damp cloth; however, it should never be submerged in water or other liquids, nor should water be sprayed directly onto it.
- Storage: Store the blender upright with the Stacked Blade Assembly inside the pitcher and the lid securely on top. Avoid placing anything on top of the unit. The power cord can be tucked into its storage compartment.
- Motor Thermostat Reset: The blender features a safety system that prevents motor damage from overload. If the unit overheats, the motor will temporarily stop. To reset, unplug the appliance, remove and empty the container, allow the unit to cool for approximately 15 minutes, then re-install the container and plug the appliance back in.
- Blade Inspection: Before each use, inspect the blade assembly for any damage. If damage is suspected, contact SharkNinja for replacement. Blades should never be sharpened by the user.
- Replacement Parts: Additional parts and attachments can be ordered from ninjaaccessories.com.
The Ninja Professional Blender is a robust and user-friendly appliance, designed with safety and convenience in mind for a wide range of blending and food processing needs.
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