10 11ninjakitchen�comBEFORE FIRST USEAUTO-IQ PROGRAMS:SMOOTHIEMake super-smooth, sippable drinks andshakes from fresh or frozen fruit, milk,liquids, and ice.ICE CREAMCreate delicious and scoop-able frozendesserts like ice cream or sorbet.PUREECreate anything from silky smoothsauces to the perfect hummus.FROZEN DRINKTurn ice, juices, and fruit into expertlyblended frozen drinks.EXTRACTIdeal for tough, leafy, or fibrous wholefruits and vegetables, including theirskins, seeds, and stems.MANUAL SETTINGS:LOW and HIGHUse HIGH or LOW to blend ingredients toyour preferred consistency. Once selected,these functions will run continuously untilturned off. They will not run in conjunctionwith pre-set programs.PULSEUse PULSE by touching and releasing thebutton to pulse ingredients to your desiredtexture and consistency. This functionoperates only when the button is touched.Use short touches for short pulses, andlonger touches for longer pulses.CONTROL PANELIMPORTANT: Review all warningson pages 4-7 before proceeding.DID YOU KNOW?• You can take your drinks on the gousing the spout lid.• All containers, blade assemblies, andlids are BPA free and dishwasher safe.INSTALLING THE BATTERIES1 Unscrew the FreshVac™ Pump’spower button cap and remove thespring-loaded battery cover.2 Install 6 AA alkaline batteries(included), ensuring the +/-symbols on the batteries matchthe markings on the battery coverand battery housing.3 Replace the battery cover, makingsure it is fully seated and clickedin place.4 Screw on the pump’s powerbutton cap.USING AN OPTIONALAC POWER CORDIf you prefer to power yourFreshVac pump using an AC powercord, you may purchase one onninjaaccessories.com.1 Insert the small round end of theAC power cord into the jack onthe pump.2 Insert the 2-pronged plug of theAC cord into an electrical outlet.1 Remove all packaging materialsfrom the appliance. Exercise carewhen unpacking blade assemblies.All blade assemblies are sharp.2 Wash containers, lids, and bladeassemblies in warm, soapy, waterusing a dishwashing utensil witha handle to avoid direct contactwith the blades. Exercise care whenhandling blade assemblies, as theblades are sharp.3 Thoroughly rinse and air-dry all parts.4 Wipe touchscreen with a soft,damp cloth. Allow it to drycompletely before using.LOWHIGHPULSEFROZEN DRINKSMOOTHIEICE CREAMPUREEWHAT IS AUTO-IQ® TECHNOLOGY?Intelligent pre-set programs combine unique blending and pausing patternsthat do the work for you. Once a pre-set program is selected, it will startimmediately. Touch the selected program again to pause it.Touch the Power symbol to turn your unit on or off.NOTE: If the battery cover and powerbutton cap are not properly installedor tightly in place, the pump willnot function.NOTE: Use only an optional ACadapter manufactured by SharkNinja.Other after-market adapters are notcompatible with the FreshVac Pump.LOWHIGHPULSEEXTRACTFROZEN DRINKSMOOTHIEAUTO-IQ PROGRAMSFOR THE FRESHVAC CUPAUTO-IQ PROGRAMSFOR THE FRESHVAC™ PITCHER