16 17ninjakitchen�comninjakitchen�com3 Place the unplugged motor base ona clean,dry, level surface such as acountertop or table. Press downwardon the motor base to adhere the suctioncups to the work surface. Then plug themotor base into a wall outlet.4 Turn the cup upside down and alignvacuum channel to lock symbol on base.Then turn cup clockwise to lock in place.Press the Power button to turn unit on.BLENDING WITH THE SINGLE-SERVE BLENDING CUP2 Place the Pro Extractor Blades® Assemblyon the top of the cup and turn clockwiseto seal.1 Fill cup with desired contents. DO NOTadd ingredients past the MAX LIQUIDline on cup. DO NOT add dairy productspast the MAX DAIRY line on the cup.Vacuum blending recommendedfor extractions, smoothies, soups, dips,and dressings for brighter flavors, vibrantcolors, and improved textures. To vacuumblend, press DRINKSAVER. The unit willvacuum seal for approximately 15 secondsor until the vacuum seal is achieved. Thenpress desired blending program.7 When program is complete, rotatethe pitcher counterclockwise toremove from motor base, then placeon a level surface.8 Before removing lid, first release thevacuum seal by pulling up on the vauumrelease tab on pitcher lid.9 Remove lid and pour out fresh juice,leaving Micro-JuiceTM Filter insertedin pitcher.10 After pouring out all the blendedcontents, remove filter.11 Unplug the unit when finished. Tolift motor base, place your handsunderneath both sides of it and gentlypull the unit up and toward you.6 Press the power button to turn the uniton. Press the JUICE button. First theunit will vacuum seal for approximately30 seconds, then it will automaticallyswitch to the blending program.NOTE: The motor base can detect whichcontainer is installed. Only the functionsavailable for a particular container willilluminate.To learn more about the programs thatwork with the single-serve blending cup,refer to page 11.NOTE: Vacuum blending is notrecommended for whipped dessertsthat benefit from added air and frozendrinks with highly frozen ingredients.IMPORTANT: Review all warnings onpages 4–7 before proceeding.MAKING JUICE WITH THE PITCHER – CONT�LIFT TORELEASEVACUUMOPEN TOCLEAN5 Select your desired Auto-iQ® ormanual program.VacuumChannel