BL580 FAQs
Vacuum blending is recommended for extractions, smoothies, soups, dips and dressings for brighter flavors, more vibrant colors, and improved texture.
Vacuum blending removes the oxygen from the vessel you are blending in to lock in flavors, improve ingredient texture, and keep smoothies bright and colorful. This helps to keep your blended ingredients fresh for an extended period of time.
There are 2 Auto-iQ® settings:
Smoothie: Allows you to make super-smooth drinks and shakes from fresh or frozen fruit, milk, other liquids, and ice.
Extract: Ideal for tough, leafy, or fibrous whole fruits and vegetables, including their skins, seeds, and stems.
There are 2 manual functions, Start/Stop and Pulse:
Start/Stop: Press once to start continuous running; press again to stop. The timer counts up by seconds, up to 60 seconds.
Pulse: Touch and release the Pulse button to process your ingredients to your desired texture and consistency. This function only operates when the button is touched. Use short touches for short pulses and longer touches for longer pulses.
Auto-iQ® functions are intelligent pre-set programs that combine unique blending and pausing patterns that do the work for you. Once a pre-set program is selected, it will start immediately. To pause the selected program, simply press the same button again.
No. Blending hot ingredients can cause an excessive amount of pressure to build up, resulting in the risk of injury.
No. Ensure that you have added all of your ingredients prior to vacuuming. Do not fill above the max fill line, or your pump may not work properly.
Yes, additional cups are available for purchase on ninjakitchen.sg
The Single-Serve FreshVac™ Cup has a capacity of 700ml.
Product setup & how to use
Once the unit is plugged in, the power and vessel icons will appear on the control panel.
To remove the motor base, place your hands underneath both sides of the unit and gently pull the unit toward you.
Use the FreshVac™ pump BEFORE blending to remove oxygen from your vessel. DO NOT vacuum after you have blended your ingredients.
To clean the motor base, turn off the unit and unplug it from the wall. Wipe the motor base with a clean, damp cloth. To clean the touchscreen, apply an all-purpose cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe gently. Never directly spray the touchscreen with water or other cleaners. DO NOT use abrasive cloths, pads, or brushes to clean the motor base or control panel, as this can dull or scratch the surface.
The FreshVac™ pump is NOT dishwasher safe. To clean the FreshVac™ pump, apply an all-purpose cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe gently. Never submerge the pump in water or any other liquid.
All other attachments are dishwasher safe. The lid and the blade assemblies should be washed on the top rack only, while the twist-off reservoir, pitcher, cup, and bowl can be washed on either rack. Blade assemblies must be removed from their vessels before placing them in the dishwasher.
To hand-wash the attachments, use warm, soapy water. Handle blade assemblies with care to avoid contact with sharp edges. When washing the blade assemblies, use a dishwashing utensil with a handle to avoid direct hand contact with the blades. Thoroughly rinse and air-dry all parts.
The cup will be vacuum sealed shut after using the FreshVac™ pump. Release the vacuum seal by gently pulling up on the FreshVac™ tab.
Use the FreshVac™ pump BEFORE blending to remove oxygen from your vessel. DO NOT vacuum AFTER you have blended your ingredients.
Product care & maintenance
To clean the motor base, turn off the unit and unplug it from the wall. Wipe the motor base with a clean, damp cloth. To clean the touchscreen, apply an all-purpose cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe gently. Never directly spray the touchscreen with water or other cleaners. DO NOT use abrasive cloths, pads, or brushes to clean the motor base or control panel, as this can dull or scratch the surface.
The FreshVac™ pump is NOT dishwasher safe. To clean the FreshVac™ pump, apply an all-purpose cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe gently. Never submerge the pump in water or any other liquid.
All other attachments are dishwasher safe. The lid and the blade assemblies should be washed on the top rack only, while the twist-off reservoir, pitcher, cup, and bowl can be washed on either rack. Blade assemblies must be removed from their vessels before placing them in the dishwasher.
To hand-wash the attachments, use warm, soapy water. Handle blade assemblies with care to avoid contact with sharp edges. When washing the blade assemblies, use a dishwashing utensil with a handle to avoid direct hand contact with the blades. Thoroughly rinse and air-dry all parts.
Troubleshooting
Make sure unit is plugged in.
Place cup on base and rotate it clockwise until it clicks into place.
Remove cup from base by rotating it anti-clockwise and lifting it. Unplug the power cord from the socket.
FreshTab™ Tab is wet.Be sure all vacuum components are dry before using.
Low battery.If your FreshVac Pump is taking longer than usual to pull a vacuum, try replacing the batteries.
Overflow reservoir is incorrectly assembled. Before operating the pump, be sure the overflow reservoir is correctly assembled on bottom of the pump. Overflow reservoir should sit flush to pump.
Ensure that working batteries are installed correctly in the pump and the battery cover is securely in place.
If using an optional power cord, make sure it is manufactured by Ninja Kitchen.Other after-market adapters are not compatible with the pump.
If using a SharkNinja power cord, make sure the connector is inserted fully into the pump.
The pump will shut off automatically once a vacuum seal is achieved.If a vacuum seal is not achieved, you will be able to remove the pump from the lid.If this happens, turn off the pump and check the following:
Make sure the Pro Extractor Blades™ Assembly is tightly attached to the cup.
Ensure the FreshVac Tab on the Flip & Seal Lid is properly installed.
Ensure that working batteries are installed correctly in the pump, and the battery cover is securely in place.
If using an optional mains plug adapter, make sure it is manufactured by Ninja Kitchen..Other after-market adapters are not compatible with the pump.
If using a Ninja Kitchen mains plug adapter, make sure the connector is inserted fully into the pump.DO NOT remove the tab from the lid.
In a case you accidentally remove the FreshVac Tab and need to reinstall, follow these easy steps. First ensure the FreshVac Tab matches up with the opening on the Flip & Seal Lid.Next, align the bottom side of the tab to match the shape of the opening on the cup. Then press the tab down until it is seated flat.
White LED light indicates the pump has been activated and vacuum sealing is in progress.
Green LED light indicates vacuum sealing is complete.Pump will automatically shut off when complete.
A blinking white and green light indicates the batteries have been loaded incorrectly or need to be replaced.
Cup will be vacuum sealed shut after using the FreshVac Pump.
Release the vacuum seal by gently pulling up on the FreshVac Tab.
FreshVac Pump does not lock onto cup Pump will not lock onto cup.Once pump is activated, the pump will seal to the cup and become secure.
To release the pump from the cup, press the pump release button (up arrow) and lift up.
Using the pre-set programs is the easiest way to achieve great results.The pulses and pauses allow the ingredients to settle toward the blade assembly.If ingredients are routinely getting stuck, adding some liquid will usually help.
When filling the cup, start with fresh fruit or veggies, then leafy greens or herbs.Next add liquids or yogurt, then seeds, powders, or nut butters.Finally, add ice or frozen ingredients.
Make sure surface and suction feet are wiped clean. Suction feet will only stick to smooth surfaces.
Suction feet will not stick on some surfaces such as wood, tile, and non-polished finishes.
DO NOT attempt to use unit when the motor base is stuck to a surface that is not secure (cutting board, platter, plates, etc.). Unit is difficult to remove from worktop for storage.
Place your hands underneath both sides of the motor base and gently pull the unit up and toward you.