BL450UK Nutri Ninja® Blender & Smoothie Maker FAQs

This article contains the FAQs for the BL450UK Nutri Ninja® Blender & Smoothie Maker.

How do I clean my Nutri Ninja®?

Squeeze 2-3 drops of dish soap into the jar, fill halfway with warm water and pulse 5-10 times. The Nutri Ninja® cups are also top rack dishwasher-safe.

What is Nutrient & Vitamin Extraction?

Traditional juicers provide little juice and remove the pulp which contains the healthy fiber, whereas the Nutri Ninja provides complete juicing with the benefits of entire fruits and vegetables, not just the juice.

 

Are the jars microwave safe?

No, there are no microwave-safe parts.

What are the blades made of?

The blades are made of stainless steel.

Can I blend nuts?

Yes, we recommend using either the 18 oz. or 24 oz. jar.

Can it make nut butters?

Yes nut butters can be made using short pulses. Some scraping of the nuts during the process maybe required to ensure the nuts are fully blended.

Can it blend hard seeds?

Yes, the Pro Extractor Blades® and Ninja® power break down whole foods, ice & seeds for nutrient & vitamin extraction** in the Nutri Ninja® Cups.

Are the cups BPA free?

Yes, all jars are made with BPA free plastic.

Can you grind coffee beans?

No, coffee beans cannot be ground in this product

Will it crush ice?

“The Nutri Ninja™ Personal Blender is a high powered innovative tool with a compact design and outstanding performance.

It is perfect for ice crushing, chopping, blending, and nutrient and vitamin extraction.”

Are the blades rust proof?

Yes, the blades are made with a high-quality stainless steel that is rustproof and dishwasher-safe.

How many watts is the motor?

The NutriNinja Personal Blender has a 900W motor.

Do the Nutri Ninja® cups fit in car cup holders?

The Nutri Ninja® cups are designed to be taken on the go and fit in most standard car cup holders.

Can I make hot soup in my Ninja?

You should not blend hot ingredients in the NutriNinja Personal Blender. Allow ingredients too cool to room temperature before blending then reheat once blended.

Can I make hot soup in my Ninja?

You should not blend hot ingredients in the NutriNinja Personal Blender. Allow ingredients too cool to room temperature before blending then reheat once blended.

Can you blend frozen fruit?

Yes, the NutriNinja Personal Blender can make delicious frozen drinks.

“What if my motor doesn’t start or the blade assembly doesn’t rotate?”

“For the cups, make sure that the tabs are seated in the slots and

turned clockwise.”

What should I do if my food is unevenly chopped?

“Either you are chopping too much food at once, or you are not pulsing properly.
Reduce the amount of food in the cup.”

What should I do if my food is too finely chopped or too watery?

The food has been over processed. Use short pulses for best results. Press down on the cup in short interval.

What should I do if my cup is leaking?

“Make sure that your lid or blade assembly is properly assembled to the cup.

Leaking may occur if it is misaligned when twisted onto the cup. Turn the lid
tightly clockwise”

What should I do if my unit doesn’t turn off?

 

“Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and call customer service for
support. ”

“What if the lid/blade assembly will not properly align to the cup?”

“Set the cup on a level surface. Place the lid or Pro Extractor Blades Assembly on

top of the cup and align the threads so that the lid/blades sit flat on the cup. Twist
clockwise so that the lid/blades evenly align to the cup until you have a tight”

How long is the power cord?

1 metre.