The Ninja Professional Plus Blender BN701 is a 1,400 peak watt base with a 72 oz Total Crushing pitcher. It suits a household that blends large batches of smoothies and frozen drinks. Ninja lists 3 Auto-iQ preset programs and 4 manual settings on the control panel Ninja.
Ninja Professional Plus Blender at a glance
1,400watts
Peak power
72oz
Pitcher
3presets
Auto-iQ programs
4
Manual settings
Ninja lists these specs on its Professional Plus Blender page, model BN701, and in the BN700 Series owner's guide Ninjamanual.
Peak power
1,400 watts
Pitcher
72 oz, 64 oz max liquid
Auto-iQ programs
3 presets
Manual settings
4
Model
BN701
Operating power
1,200 watts
Blade
Total Crushing Stacked Blade Assembly
Material
Plastic, BPA free
Weight
9.63 lbs
Dimensions
11.3 in L x 9.8 in W x 16.22 in H
Cord length
30 in (2.5 ft)
Power supply
120 V, 60 Hz, 12.5 amps
Parts care
Dishwasher safe
Warranty
One (1) Year Limited Warranty
How much does the 72 oz pitcher really hold?
The pitcher holds 72 oz in total, and the max liquid line sits at 64 oz Ninja. Ninja states the same pitcher in metric as 2 L, with a 1.8 L max liquid capacity Ninja. Use the 72 oz figure for ice and whole fruit, and the 64 oz figure for drinks.
Is the Ninja Professional Plus Blender glass or plastic?
Ninja lists the material as Plastic, and lists the parts as BPA free Ninja. The owner's guide asks you not to expose the container to extreme temperature changes. It also asks you not to microwave the container manual.
How many watts is the Ninja Professional Plus Blender?
Ninja lists 1,200 watts of operating power and a 1,400 watt peak rating Ninja. The owner's guide gives the technical specification as 120V, 60Hz and 1200 Watts. It adds that the maximum wattage rating is based on the Stacked Blade Assembly and the pitcher manual.
Ninja Professional Plus Blender or the DUO?
The DUO adds two 24 oz single serve cups and a second blade assembly. Both bases carry the same 1,400 peak watt rating. Ninja lists the DUO as model BN751C on its Canadian store Ninja.
Stacked Blade Assembly and Pro Extractor Blades Assembly
Auto-iQ programs
3 presets
3 presets
Manual settings
4
4
Dishwasher safe and BPA free
Yes
Yes
Warranty
One (1) Year Limited Warranty
One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Who the Ninja Professional Plus is for
Good fit if
You blend big batches for a family.
You want one touch smoothie presets.
You crush ice for frozen drinks.
You want dishwasher safe parts.
You have a 120 volt outlet.
Pick another model if
→You want single serve to go cups: pick the Professional Plus DUO Ninja.
→You want a food processor bowl and a dough blade: pick the Mega Kitchen System Ninja.
→You want 5 presets and a processor bowl: pick the Professional Plus Kitchen System Ninja.
Good to know before you buy
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The 72 oz pitcher takes 64 oz of liquid. The 72 oz figure is the total volume, and the max liquid line sits lower. Plan drink batches around the 64 oz line Ninja.
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Ninja says not to blend hot liquids or carbonated liquids. The guide warns about pressure buildup and steam. Cool soups and sauces to room temperature first manual.
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The Stacked Blade Assembly is made for wet blending. The guide asks you not to process dry ingredients with it, and not to use it for grinding. Keep spices and beans for a tool built for the job manual.
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Ninja lists 120 V and 60 Hz, with a 30 in cord. That is the US supply, so check your own supply before you order. The guide says extension cords should not be used, so plan a spot near an outlet Ninjamanual.
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The box holds the base, the pitcher, the blade assembly and the lid. Ninja also lists a Recipe Inspiration Guide, an Instruction Book and a Quick Start Guide. Single serve cups come with the DUO instead Ninja.
How the Ninja Professional Plus compares
Ninja Professional Plus vs Ninja Mega Kitchen System
The Professional Plus is the one with Auto-iQ presets, and it is the lighter machine. The Ninja Mega Kitchen System runs a 1,500 watt motor. It adds an 8 cup processor bowl, a dough blade and two single serve cups Ninja.
That is 6.24 lbs lighter, about 39% less weight, by our maths.
Ninja Professional Plus vs Vitamix Explorian E310
Ninja lists the bigger container and the preset programs. Vitamix lists ten variable speeds and a five year full warranty Vitamix. The two makers rate their motors differently, so the power figures do not compare directly.
The Ninja container holds 24 oz more than the Vitamix container, by our maths. That is the figure to weigh if you blend for a crowd.
What do the 3 Auto-iQ programs do?
They run set patterns of blending and pausing, then stop on their own. Ninja describes Auto-iQ Technology as programs that combine pulsing, blending and pausing patterns, with no guesswork required Ninja.
The owner's guide names the three buttons SMOOTHIE, ICE CRUSH and ICE CREAM. Smoothie is for sippable drinks and shakes from fresh or frozen fruit. Ice Crush turns ice, juices and fruit into frozen drinks, and Ice Cream makes scoopable frozen desserts manual.
A preset starts the moment you press it and stops when blending is done. To stop it sooner, press the same button again manual.
Note
The guide covers the whole BN700 Series, and says the Ice Cream program is not on all models manual.
What do Low, Medium, High and Pulse do?
Three of them run for a set time, and one runs while you hold it. Ninja lists 4 manual programs on the BN701 Ninja.
LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH each run continuously for 60 seconds. Press the active button again to stop sooner. The guide notes that these speeds do not work together with any Auto-iQ program manual.
PULSE runs for as long as you hold the button. Short presses give short pulses, and long presses give long pulses manual.
Does it crush ice?
Yes, ice crushing is what Ninja builds the Total Crushing Blades around. Ninja says the blades crush ice for smoothies and frozen drinks with 1400 peak watts of power Ninja.
The owner's guide gives two pointers for ice that comes out as snow. Use ice straight from the freezer, not ice that has been sitting out. Start with a few pulses, then switch to a continuous blending cycle manual.
Can it make ice cream?
Yes, the guide lists an ICE CREAM program for scoopable frozen desserts like ice cream or sorbet manual. Ninja's product page also names ice cream among the jobs the 1,400 peak watt base covers Ninja.
How to set up and use it
Remove all packaging, and take care with the blade assembly, because the blades are sharp.
Wash the container, lid and blade assembly in warm, soapy water with a long handled dishwashing utensil.
Rinse and air dry every part, then wipe the control panel with a soft cloth and let it dry.
Plug in the motor base and set it on a clean, dry, level surface.
Lower the pitcher onto the base with the handle slightly to the right, so the LOCK symbols show.
Rotate the pitcher clockwise until it clicks into place.
Grasp the Stacked Blade Assembly by the top of the shaft, then set it on the drive gear.
Add the ingredients, staying under the MAX LIQUID line.
Line up the triangle on the lid with the triangle on the handle, then press until it clicks.
Press the power button, then pick an Auto-iQ program or a manual speed manual.
The blade assembly sits loosely on the drive gear, and that is how Ninja designs it. The triangles must line up for the lid to lock and the unit to run manual.
Before you start
Take the blade assembly out before you empty the pitcher. Grasp it by the top of the shaft and lift it straight up manual.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean it
Separate every part, then wash the container in warm, soapy water with a soft cloth.
Wash the blade assembly with a long handled dishwashing utensil, so your hands stay clear of the blades.
Rinse and air dry all parts.
Or put the lid, container and blade assembly on the dishwasher top rack.
Take the blade assembly out of the container before it goes in the dishwasher.
Turn the unit off, unplug the base, then wipe it with a clean, damp cloth manual.
Ninja asks you not to use abrasive cloths, pads or brushes on the base. It also asks you never to submerge the motor base or the control panel.
Why is the power button light flashing?
The lights flash when no container is on the base. Ninja says the control panel LEDs flash when the unit is powered on with no container installed manual.
Fit the pitcher and lock the lid, and the program buttons light up steadily. A steady light means the unit is ready. The motor stays disabled while the pitcher or lid is out of position manual.
How to reset the motor
The unit has a safety system that disables the motor when it is overloaded manual.
Unplug the unit from the outlet.
Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
Take off the lid and the blade assembly.
Empty the container and clear anything jamming the blade assembly.
Ninja says going over the maximum capacity is the most typical cause of an overload. A thermal switch also disables the motor if the unit overheats. Unplug it and let it cool for about 30 minutes.
If ingredients get stuck
Add a little liquid, and lean on the presets. Ninja says the pulses and pauses in the Auto-iQ programs let ingredients settle toward the blade assembly manual.
To clear food off the pitcher walls, stop the unit, take off the lid and use a spatula. Never put your hands into the pitcher.
If the unit moves on the counter
Make sure the work surface and the feet of the unit are clean and dry manual. Ninja also asks you to use the appliance on a dry, level surface.
If the pitcher lid handle will not fold down
The handle folds down once the lid is on the pitcher. Ninja says the handle will not fold down while the lid is detached manual.
How to store it
Wrap the power cord around the cord wrap on the back of the motor base. Store the unit upright, with the blade assembly inside the container and the lid locked manual.
How to order replacement parts
Ninja sells the BN701 parts one by one, so a cracked pitcher does not mean a new machine. The product page lists these replacement parts Ninja:
1400-Peak-Watt Motor Base, model XMBBN701.
72 oz. Total Crushing Pitcher and Lid, model 711KKU700.
Total Crushing Stacked Blade Assembly, model 316KKU770.
16 oz. Tritan Nutri Ninja Cup, model 321KKU770.
To-Go Single Serve Lid, model 323KKU770.
Ninja Mini Prep Bowl Kit, model XPB003.
The owner's guide points to Ninja's parts store for anything else Ninja.
Ninja Professional Plus Blender FAQ
Is the Ninja Professional Plus Blender dishwasher safe?
Yes, Ninja lists the blades and pitcher as dishwasher safe, and lists the parts as BPA free Ninja. The owner's guide asks for the dishwasher top rack. Take the blade assembly out of the container first.
Can you grind coffee beans in it?
No, the guide asks you not to process dry ingredients with the Stacked Blade Assembly manual. It also says not to perform grinding operations with that blade. The jobs Ninja lists for this pitcher are wet ones.
Can you sharpen the blades?
No, the owner's guide says not to attempt to sharpen the blades manual. It asks you to inspect the blade assembly before each use. Contact SharkNinja for a replacement if a blade is bent or damaged.
Can the pitcher go in the microwave?
No, the owner's guide asks you not to microwave the container or the accessories manual. It also asks you to keep the container away from extreme temperature changes.
What is the warranty?
Ninja lists a One (1) Year Limited Warranty from the date of purchase Ninjamanual. It covers the original owner and the original product, and it is not transferable. Wearable parts such as lids, blades and blending vessels sit outside the cover.
How much is the Ninja Professional Plus Blender?
See today's price with the link above.
The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 064 · Ninja Professional Plus Blender
Big-batch smoothies and family-sized blending.
The Ninja Professional Plus Blender suits a household that wants batch drinks with one button. Ninja pairs 1,400 peak watts with a 72 oz Total Crushing pitcher, 3 Auto-iQ presets and 4 manual settings. The blades and pitcher are dishwasher safe and BPA free.
4/4 PASS
