ninjakitchen.comEXPRESS CHOP®NJ100 Series | Owner’s GuideRead and review instructions for operation and use.Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury, death or substantial property damage ifthe warning included with this symbol is ignored.For indoor and household use only.When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE • FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLYWARNINGTo reduce the risk of injury, fire, electrical shock or property damage, basic safety precautionsmust always be followed, including the following numbered warnings and subsequentinstructions. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.1 Read all instructions prior to using the appliance and its accessories.2 Carefully observe and follow all warnings and instructions. This unit contains electrical connectionsand moving parts that potentially present risk to the user.3 Take your time and exercise care during unpacking and appliance setup. This appliance containssharp, loose blades that can cause injury if mishandled.4 Take inventory of all contents to ensure you have all parts needed to properly and safely operateyour appliance.5 Blades are sharp. Handle carefully6 Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, beforeassembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug by the body andpull from the outlet. NEVER unplug by grasping and pulling the flexible cord.7 NEVER unplug by grasping and pulling the flexible cord.8 Before use, wash all parts that may contact food. Follow washing instructions covered in thisinstruction manual.9 To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT submerge the appliance or allow the powercord to contact any form of liquid.10 DO NOT use this appliance outdoors. It is designed for indoor household use only.11 DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctionsor is dropped or damaged in any manner. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. If damaged,contact SharkNinja for servicing.12 This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electricshock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reversethe plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT modify the plug in any way.13 Extension cords should NOT be used with this appliance.14 DO NOT allow children to operate this appliance or use as a toy. Close supervision is necessary whenany appliance is used near children.15 This appliance is NOT intended to be used by people with reduced physical, sensory, or mentalcapabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are given supervision or instructionconcerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.16 Before each use, inspect blade assemblies for damage. If a blade is bent or damage is suspected,contact SharkNinja to arrange for replacement.17 DO NOT allow the unit or the cord to hang over the edges of tables or counters. The cord maybecome snagged and pull the appliance off the work surface.18 ALWAYS use the appliance on a dry and level surface.19 Keep hands, hair, and clothing out of the container when loading and operating.20 NEVER leave the appliance unattended while in use.