111-877-646-528812 In order to obtain a better quality of chopping, operatethe appliance by using the “pulse” method.13 Make sure that the Chopping Blade Assembly hasstopped completely before removing the Master Pod.14 If the ingredients stick to the side of the Master Prep®Professional bowl, stop the appliance, remove theMaster Pod and the splashguard. Use a spatula todislodge the pieces and then replace the splashguardand the Master Pod. Continue processing.15 Blade assembly is loose and not locked in place.Remove the blade assembly by its shaft before youempty the contents of the Master Prep ProfessionalBowl.HINTS & TIPS FOR USING YOUR NINJA®MASTER PREP PROFESSIONAL• The Chopping Blade Assembly can be used forchopping meat, fish, vegetables, cheese etc.• For mincing, chopping and pureeing, increase thelength of pulses.• For coarse chopping, use short, quick pulses andmonitor food texture.• Pre-cut larger pieces to make them fit into the MasterPrep®. When chopping hard foods (e.g. meat, cheese)cut into 1-inch cubes.5 Review warning and caution statements on page10 before proceeding to number 6.6 Place the food that you want to process into the MasterPrep Professional Bowl.IMPORTANT: Never add ingredients into theMaster Prep Professional Bowl before placingthe blade assembly in first.NOTE: DO NOT add more than 2 cups dry or 1 cupliquid ingredients as this will strain the motor and maycause overflow.7 Place the splashguard on the bowl. (fig. 3)8 Place the Master Pod on top of the splashguard makingsure that it is securely in place. (fig. 4) DO NOTattempt to operate the appliance without the safetysplashguard in place.9 To start the appliance, plug the power cord into theelectrical outlet, securely hold Master Pod whileoperating and press on the on/off pulse button locatedon the top of the Master Pod. (fig. 5)10 Hold the Master Prep® bowl firmly while depressing theOn/Off pulse button to ensure the unit stays in 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.11 To stop the appliance, remove your fingers from the On/Off pulse button.Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5Assembly and Use of the Master Prep® Bowl - cont.