10www.sharkninjamanuals.comFUNCTION TYPE OF FOOD SUGGESTED BLADE(S) SPEED SETTING(S)Juices / Smoothies FruitsVegetables Top blades & bottom blades Pulse then HighIce Crushing /Frozen BlendingIceFrozen fruitIce creamTop blades & bottom blades Pulse then HighPureeingSmooth soupsMilkshakesNut milksTop blades & bottom blades*Bottom blades only* HighEmulsifying Salad DressingsSauces Bottom blades only Low or MedChoppingSalsaVegetablesNutsTop blades & bottom blades PulseMixing BattersDips Bottom blades only Low or MedGrinding Meat Top blades & bottom blades PulseNut ButtersSunflower butterPeanut butterAlmond butterTop blades & bottom blades HighMillingFloursRiceQuinoaChick PeasTop blades & bottom blades Med or HighUsage, Blade Selection & Speed Settings• Top blades are needed to power through tough ingredients like ice, solid fruits andvegetables. If silky smooth results are desired, push the power toggle up to stop the unit.Carefully remove the top blades by lifting from the shaft, replace the lid and press thepower toggle up to continue processing with only the bottom blades.• For softer ingredients, the bottom fixed blades are enough to fully process in one step.*TIPS: