Q&A(111)
Q: Is the blender jar glass or plastic?
A: We would like to confirm that the pitcher included with this unit is plastic.
submitted byNinja Community Support - 5 years agoBrand expertA: All the pitchers are plastic.
submitted byReuben - 4 years agoA: The blender jar is plastic
submitted byCourtney - 5 years agoA: Can I put the bone into the blenderto blended up become the power?
submitted byLing - 7 months ago
Q: Does this come with the slicing/shredding disk?
A: No it does not come with it.
submitted byCc - 16 days agoA: How is it a food processor if it doesn’t slice and chop?
submitted byAkc - 7 months agoA: No, it doesn't include a slicing/shredding disc.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: How load is the blender?
A: The sound that this blender emits is not louder than a regular blender. It has a powerful motor to power through all your culinary tasks.
submitted byNinja Community Support - 5 years agoBrand expertA: From what I’ve seen in other reviews it’s quite loud.
submitted byCourtney - 5 years agoA: It is so loud that I cover my ears and it’s still too loud. It wakes me up when my daughter uses it and we are on separate floors. Extremely loud!
submitted byKate - 1 year ago
Q: Is this both a food processor and a blender?
A: We are happy to confirm that this system can be used as both a food processor and a blender.
submitted byNinja Community Support - 5 years agoBrand expertA: can you please tell us which blade and screen command will work for chopping and mincing?
submitted byAroma - 2 years agoA: Yes, it is both a food processor & blender
submitted byCourtney - 5 years ago
Q: Can I grind dry spices in this?
A: I use the individual container to grind spices, flax seeds and other things like that and works just fine.
submitted byAkc - 7 months agoA: This blender isn't intended for dry blending.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: what's the wattage on it
A: We would like to let you know that the wattage of this unit is 1200 Watts
submitted byNinja Community Support - 2 years agoBrand expertA: 1200 peak watts. Plenty of power for most needs.
submitted byShane - 3 years ago
Q: What is the model number of this Ninja Kitchen System?
A: BL493. I need 20 characters to answer.
submitted byShane - 3 years agoA: We would like to let you know that the model number of this unit is BL494.
submitted byNinja Community Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: what is the wattage
A: 1200 watts. I need 20 characters to answer.
submitted byShane - 3 years agoA: We would like to let you know that the wateage of this unit is 1200 watts.
submitted byNinja Community Support - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is it strong enough to mix cookie dough? Bread dough?
A: Yes, you can mix both of those in this unit.
submitted byNinja Community Support - 3 years agoBrand expertA: hi,i just wanted to chime in on the dough making with this ninja,it works nicely ,i now make pizza dough at least 3 times a week and freeze them,omg they are yummy,also i make bread with it
submitted bypattys67 - 2 years ago
Q: Does this item work for hot foods?
A: We do not suggest using this blender with hot foods as there are no vents. This would cause steam to build up and may lead to injury.
submitted bySharkNinja Product Expert - 4 years agoBrand expertA: We do not suggest using this system with hot foods.
submitted byNinja Community Support - 3 years agoBrand expert