HOW TO CLEANCAUTION: Make sure that the motorbase is unplugged from the powersource before inserting or removingany attachment and before cleaning.CAUTION: DO NOT immerse the motorbase into water or any other liquid.Clean with a damp sponge or cloth andwipe dry.1 The pitcher, lid and blade assembly areall dishwasher safe. It is recommendedthat the lid and blade assembly beplaced on the top rack.2 You may also wash the blender byfilling ¾ of the pitcher with warm waterand a drop of dish washing detergent,placing the lid on the pitcher andpressing the pulse button a few times.Once clean, remove the pitcher fromthe motor base. Rinse the pitcher,blade assembly and lid under runningwater. Allow all the parts to dry beforestoring.Use extreme caution when handlingthe blade assembly as blades are verysharp.HOW TO STORE1 Store the Ninja™ Professional Blenderupright with the pitcher, bladeassembly and cover on the motor base.Do not place anything on top.2 Tuck power cord in cord storagecompartment in the back of the unit.Care & Maintenancewww.ninjakitchen.com 11Hints• Make sure that all foods are cut to evensize pieces to achieve even results.• When using many ingredients, alwaysplace the liquid ingredients first in thepitcher and then the solids.• When making graham cookie crumbs,break large cookies into smaller piecesand pulse a few times until desiredconsistency is reached.• To make a lumpy gravy smooth, addmixture to pitcher and blend at Speed2 for a minute or two.