NINJA CI100 Series Food Prep System Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: Ninja

Table of Contents

NINJA CI100 Series Food Prep System
Instruction
PARTS
BEFORE FIRST USE
CONTROL PANEL
HAND MIXER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
HAND BLENDER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
USING THE 700ML CHOPPER
CARE & MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
References
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NINJA CI100 Series Food Prep System

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Instruction

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE • FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Read and review instructions for operation and use.
Indicates the presence of a hazard that can cause personal injury, death or substantial property damage if the warning included with this symbol is ignored.
For indoor and household use only.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, ﬁre, electrical shock or property damage, basic safety precautions must always be followed, including the following numbered warnings and subsequent instructions. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

Read all instructions prior to using the appliance and its accessories.
Carefully observe and follow all warnings and instructions. This unit contains electrical connections and moving parts that potentially present risk to the user.
ALWAYS exercise care when handling the hand blender attachment. The blades are sharp; handle carefully. ONLY grasp the hand blender attachment by the plastic end or shaft. Failure to use care when handling the hand blender attachment will result in a risk of laceration.
ALWAYS exercise care when handling the chopping blades. The blades are sharp; handle carefully. ONLY grasp the chopping blade by the shaft. Failure to use care when handling the chopping blade will result in a risk of laceration.
Hand blender blades and chopping blades are sharp, the chopping blade is loose in container. Handle carefully.
Before each use, inspect blades for damage. If a blade is bent or damage is suspected, contact SharkNinja to arrange for replacement.
DO NOT attempt to sharpen blades.
Take your time and exercise care during unpacking and appliance setup. This appliance contains sharp, loose blades that can cause injury if mishandled.
Take inventory of all contents to ensure you have all parts needed to properly and safely operate your appliance.
Unplug the appliance from the socket when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug by the body and pull from the socket. NEVER unplug by grasping and pulling the flexible cord.
Before use, wash all parts that may contact food. Follow washing instructions covered in this instruction manual.
To protect against the risk of electric shock, DO NOT submerge the power base, hand mixer attachment or the chopper processing lid or allow the power cord to contact any form of liquid. Unplug the power base before cleaning.
Remove any accessories from the hand mixer attachment before washing.
DO NOT use this appliance outdoors. It is designed for indoor household use only.
DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. This appliance has no user-serviceable parts. If damaged, contact SharkNinja for servicing.
Extension cords should NOT be used with this appliance.
DO NOT allow children to operate this appliance or use as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
This appliance is NOT intended to be used by people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Fully unwind the power cord before use. DO NOT allow the unit or the cord to hang over the edges of tables or worktops. The cord may become snagged and pull the appliance off the work surface.
DO NOT allow any part of the unit to contact hot surfaces, including hobs and other heating appliances. 21 ALWAYS use the appliance on a dry and level surface.
Keep hands, hair and clothing out of the container when loading and operating.
ONLY use attachments and accessories that are provided with the product or are recommended by SharkNinja. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by SharkNinja may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
During operation and handling of the appliance, avoid contact with moving parts.
DO NOT operate the appliance with an empty container.
DO NOT fill containers past the MAX FILL or MAX LIQUID lines.
DO NOT microwave any containers or accessories provided with the appliance.
DO NOT perform grinding operations.
Before operation, ensure all utensils are removed from containers. Failure to remove utensils can cause containers to shatter and potentially result in personal injury and property damage.
NEVER operate the chopper attachment without the lid in place. DO NOT attempt to defeat the interlock mechanism. Ensure the container and lid are properly installed before operation.
DO NOT expose the containers and accessories to extreme temperature changes. They may experience damage.
NEVER leave the appliance unattended while in use.
DO NOT blend hot liquids. Doing so may result in pressure buildup and steam exposure that can pose a risk of the user being burned.
If you find unmixed ingredients sticking to the sides of the bowl, stop the appliance, remove the blade assembly and use a scraper to dislodge ingredients.
DO NOT remove the power base and lid while the chopping blade is still spinning. Allow the appliance
to come to a complete stop before removing the power base and lid.
Remove the chopping blades from the chopper bowl upon completion of processing. DO NOT store ingredients before or after processing them in the bowl with the blades attached. Some foods may contain active ingredients or release gases that will expand if left in a sealed container, resulting in excessive pressure buildup that can pose a risk of injury. For ingredient storage in the vessel, use only the provided lid.
Keep hands and utensils out of containers while processing to reduce the risk of severe personal injury or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used ONLY when the processor is not running.
Immediately release the power button on the power base in the event that the appliance malfunctions during use.
Make sure that the chopper lid is securely attached to the chopper bowl before operating the chopper attachment.
Make sure that the power base is securely attached to the hand mixer attachment, hand blender attachment, or chopper assembly.
Always ensure the hand mixer accessories are fitted securely in place into the hand mixer attachment before processing.
DO NOT use containers if they are cracked or chipped.
The maximum wattage rating can be achieved by chopping 190g white kidney beans in the chopper bowl. Other configurations may draw less power. Operation time should NOT exceed 15 seconds.
To avoid contact with steam and hot surfaces, DO NOT reach across top of vessel in which you are processing. 46 If the appliance overheats, a thermal switch will activate and temporarily disable the motor.

PARTS

A Power Base (attached power cord not shown)
B Hand Mixer Attachment
C Hand Blender Attachment
D Beater x2
E Whisk*
F Chopper Processing Lid*
G Chopping Blade Assembly*
H 700ml Chopper Bowl*
I Chopper Storage Lid*

*Not included with all models
There are a variety of accessories that are compatible with this blender series.
To purchase more accessories and find great recipes, visit ninjakitchen.co.uk.

BEFORE FIRST USE

IMPORTANT: Review all warnings before proceeding
NOTE: Attachments and accessories vary by model.

Remove all packaging materials from the unit. Exercise care when unpacking the hand blender attachment and chopping blade assembly.
Wash hand blender attachment, beaters, whisk, chopper bowl, storage lid and chopping blade assembly in warm, soapy water. Use a dishwashing utensil with a handle to avoid direct contact with the blades on the hand blender attachment and the chopping blade assembly. Exercise care when handling blade assemblies, as blades are sharp. Thoroughly rinse and air-dry all parts.
Wipe the power base, hand mixer attachment and chopper processing lid with a clean, damp cloth.

CONTROL PANEL

IMPORTANT: Review all warnings before proceeding

USING THE HAND MIXER CONTROL PANEL

EJECT
Push to remove the beaters or other accessories.
SPEED RANGE INDICATOR
LEDs illuminate to indicate speed settings 1 to 5.
POWER
Press to turn the unit on or off.
TURBO
Press and hold to quickly jump to speed 5.
SPEED SELECTOR
Increase or decrease speed by pressing the up and down arrow buttons.

USING THE HAND BLENDER CONTROL PANEL

POWER
Press and hold continuously to blend. The unit will not blend unless the power button is pressed down.
TURBO
While continuously holding to blend, press and hold the TURBO button to ramp up to high speed. By default, the unit will start on low speed.

USING THE CHOPPER CONTROL PANEL

POWER
Press and hold continuously to process. Use short presses for short pulses and long presses for long pulses.
The TURBO button is disabled when using the chopper attachment.

HAND MIXER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY

(accessories vary by model)

Review all warnings before proceeding
The hand mixer attachment is NOT dishwasher safe.

Install the hand mixer attachment to the power base by aligning the arrow on the power base with the arrow on the mixer attachment. Then, push the power base onto the attachment to lock into place.
Attach both beaters or the whisk using the accessory slots on the mixer head. Insert the beater with the collar into the slot with the diagram showing a collar. The whisk can be inserted into either slot. You will hear a slight click when locked in place.
Plug the unit in and power on. The unit will begin mixing on speed 1. Use the speed selector to increase or decrease speed.
Press to turn the unit off. To remove the beaters or other accessories, press the eject button. Ensure the beaters or other accessories come to a complete stop before pressing the eject button.
To remove the power base from the hand mixer attachment, first unplug the unit. Press and hold the release buttons on either side of the power base to remove the mixer attachment.
Speeds 1 & 2| Use speeds 1–2 when combining dry ingredients, such as flour, into liquid ingredients.
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Speeds 3 & 4| Use speeds 3–4 when making cookie doughs, batters, quick breads, icing and most other recipes.
Speed 5| Use speed 5 for whipping cream, mousse, or egg whites.
NOTE: Start on speed 1, then slowly ramp up to prevent ingredients from splattering.
Refer to the Care & Maintenance section for cleaning and storage instructions.

HAND BLENDER ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY

(accessories vary by model)

IMPORTANT: Review all warnings before proceeding

Install the hand blender attachment to the power base by aligning the arrow on the power base with the arrow on the hand blender attachment. Then, push the power base onto the attachment to lock into place. Plug the unit in.
Prior to blending, make sure to use a container large enough to fully submerge the blender head in ingredients. Once submerged, there should be ample room in the container to avoid overflowing and splashing. A cooking pot*, large measuring container, or the blending jug (not available with all models) is recommended.
*NOTE: DO NOT blend in non-stick cookware.
Submerge the holes of the blender head in the ingredients. Press and hold the power button while using an up-and-down motion to blend, making sure to stop blending anytime the blender head is no longer submerged. While continuously holding to blend, press and hold the TURBO button to ramp up to high speed.
To remove the power base from the hand blender attachment, first unplug the unit. Press and hold the release buttons on either side of the power base to remove the hand blender attachment.
Refer to the Care & Maintenance section for cleaning and storage instructions.

USING THE 700ML CHOPPER

(not included with all models)

IMPORTANT:

Review all warnings before proceeding.
The processing lid is NOT dishwasher safe.

NOTE:

DO NOT add ingredients before completing installation of the blade assembly.
DO NOT operate the chopper continuously for more than 15 seconds at a time.
DO NOT ﬁll past the MAX FILL line.

Place the chopper bowl on a clean, dry, level surface, such as a worktop or table.
Exercising care, grasp the blade assembly by the top of the shaft and place it onto the drive gear inside the chopper bowl.
Add ingredients to the chopper bowl, then install the processing lid so it sits into place. Ensure the lid is fully installed prior to use; there will be no click.
Attach power base by aligning the arrow on the processing lid so it sits into place. Ensure the lid is fully installed prior to use; there will be no click.
Attach power base by aligning the arrow on the power base with the arrow on the processing lid, then push the power base onto the lid to lock it in place. Plug the unit in.
Press and hold the button to process. Use short presses for short pulses and long presses for long pulses. The TURBO button is disabled when using the chopper attachment.
When ﬁnished, unplug the unit. Remove the power base from the chopper attachment by pressing and holding the release buttons on either side of the power base and lifting up.
Remove the lid by lifting it up. Always remove the blade assembly before emptying ingredients from the bowl by carefully grasping it by the top of the shaft and lifting it out of the bowl.
DO NOT store blended contents with the blade assembly and processing lid attached. Only use the storage lid.
Refer to the Care & Maintenance section for cleaning and storage instructions.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Handle the chopping blade with care when washing, as the blades are sharp. Contact with the blade’s edges can result in laceration.

CLEANING

Hand-Washing
Wash hand blender attachment, beaters, whisk, chopper bowl, storage lid and blade assembly in warm, soapy water. Use a dishwashing utensil with a handle to avoid direct contact with the blades on the hand blender attachment and the chopping blades. Exercise care when handling blade assemblies, as blades are sharp. Thoroughly rinse and air-dry all parts.
Dishwasher
All attachments, with the exception of the power base, hand mixer attachment and the chopper processing lid, are top-rack dishwasher safe.
Motor Base, Hand Mixer Attachment, Chopper Processing Lid
Unplug the power base before cleaning. Wipe the power base, hand mixer attachment and chopper processing lid with a clean, damp cloth. Do not submerge these parts in water.
STORING
For cord storage, wrap the cord with the plastic clip.

RESETTING THE MOTOR
This unit features a safety system that prevents damage to the motor and drive system should you inadvertently overload it. If the unit is overloaded, the motor will be temporarily disabled. Should this occur, follow the reset procedure below.

Unplug the unit from the electrical socket.
Allow the unit to cool for approximately 15 minutes.
Remove the container’s lid and blade assembly. Empty the container and ensure no ingredients are jamming the blade assembly.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that maximum capacities are not exceeded. This is the most typical cause of appliance overload.

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES
To order additional parts and attachments, visit ninjakitchen.co.uk.

Blending Jug:
Large jug perfectly designed for the hand blender attachment to blend your favourite recipes.
Dough Hooks:
Glides through the thickest doughs, such as pizza dough.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock and unintended operation, turn power off and unplug unit before troubleshooting.
Unit doesn’t turn on.

Ensure the unit is plugged into a working socket.
Make sure to fully lock an attachment onto the power base. Align the arrow on the power base with the arrow on the desired attachment. Then push the power base onto the attachment to lock in place.
Check that the bottom of power base is clean and there is no food blocking connection when installing attachments.
When using the chopper, make sure that the blade is properly installed and the processing lid is sitting in the grooves of the chopper bowl.

Cannot install hand mixer accessories or hand mixer accessories are wobbly when installed.

To install the hand mixer accessories, match the beater that has the collar (the disc on the shaft) to the hole on the hand mixer with the diagram of a collar. Install the whisk into either hole. Do not install the whisk with any other accessories.

Hand mixer is spraying ingredients.

Use speed 1 when combining dry and liquid ingredients.
Start on speed 1 and slowly ramp up to prevent ingredients from splattering.

Hand blender will only run momentarily.

Holding the power button continuously to blend ensures that the blade only runs when you’re in control.

Hand blender is spraying ingredients.

We recommend using a cooking pot, a large glass measuring container or the included blending jug (not included with all models) to blend ingredients. NOTE: DO NOT blend in non-stick cookware.
The container should be large enough for the blender head to be fully submerged in the ingredients, along with ample room in the container to avoid overﬂowing and splashing.
Submerge the holes of the blender head in the ingredients. Move the hand blender in an up-and-down motion through the ingredients to blend, making sure to stop blending anytime the blender head is not submerged.

Food is stuck in hand blender blade.

Power the unit off and unplug the power base. Use a spatula or other kitchen utensil to dislodge the food. Handle the hand blender attachment with care and do not attempt to dislodge food using your hand.

Chopper moves on worktop while processing.

Make sure the worktop and base of chopper bowl are clean and dry.
Grip the power base with one hand with the control panel facing away from you while holding the chopper bowl with your other hand.

Food is unevenly chopped.

The food has been over processed. Use brief pulses or process for shorter time. Let the chopping blade assembly stop completely between pulses.

Cannot remove attachments.

Be sure to press the release buttons on the side of the power base to remove attachments. Do not pull attachments from the power base without using the release buttons.
To remove hand mixer accessories, press the eject button on the top of the hand mixer control panel.

The unit stopped blending or mixing.

Do not run the unit more than 10 minutes continuously. Unplug the unit from the electrical socket and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

Hand mixer control panel is ﬂashing.

The unit may have overheated or there is something jammed in the attachments. Unplug the unit from the electrical socket and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Remove the beaters or other accessories and ensure no ingredients are jamming the attachments. If output is too thick and ingredients are not processing properly, add more liquid.

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