115 Place the splash guard on the bowl. (fig. 6)6 Place the power head on top of the splash guard makingsure that it is securely in place. (fig. 7) DO NOT attemptto operate the appliance without the safety splash guard inplace.7 To start the appliance, plug the power cord into theelectrical outlet, securely hold power head while operatingand press on the on/off pulse button located on the top ofthe power head. (fig. 8)8 Hold the Master Prep ® Professional bowl firmly whiledepressing the on/off pulse button to ensure the unit staysin place.NOTE: DO NOT operate the appliance continuously formore than 15 seconds at a time. Be careful not to overprocess. For coarsely chopped foods, use repeated shortpulsing action until the desired consistency is reached.9 To stop the appliance, remove your fingers from the on/offpulse button.10 In order to obtain a better quality of chopping, operate theappliance by using the “pulse” method.11 Make sure that the blades have stopped completely beforeremoving the power head.(fig. 6) (fig. 7) (fig. 8)12 If the ingredients stick to the side of the Master Prep ®Professional bowl, stop the appliance, remove the powerhead and the splash guard. Use a spatula to dislodge thepieces and then replace the splash guard and the powerhead. Continue processing.13 Remove the blade assembly by its shaft before you emptythe contents of the Master Prep ® Professional bowl.HINTS & TIPS FOR USING YOUR NINJA® MASTERPREP ® PROFESSIONAL• The chopping blades can be used for chopping meat, fish,vegetables, cheese etc.• For mincing, chopping and pureeing, increase the length ofpulses.• For coarse chopping, use short, quick pulses and monitorfood texture.• Pre-cut larger pieces to make them fit into the MasterPrep ® Professional. When chopping hard foods (e.g. meat,cheese) cut into 1-inch cubes.