TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
TIPS ON JUICING
POSSIBLE PROBLEM | EASY SOLUTION |
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Machine will not work | The Safety Locking Arm may not be correctly engaged in the vertical operating position with the |
when switched “ON” | locking arm located into the two grooves on either side of the Juicer Cover (see picture on page 11, step 4). |
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Motor appears to stall | Wet pulp can build up under the cover if the juicing action is too vigorous. Try slower juicing action by |
when juicing | pushing the food pusher down more slowly (refer to page 14, step 4). Clean the Filter Bowl Surround, the |
| Stainless Steel Filter and the Juicer Cover. Select HIGH speed instead of the LOW speed setting. |
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Excess pulp building up | Stop the juicing process. Remove the Juicer Cover (refer to page |
in the Stainless Steel | |
Filter Basket | vegetable and fruit varieties. |
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Pulp too wet and | Try a slower juicing action. Remove Stainless Steel Filter Basket (refer to page |
reduced extracted juice | thoroughly clean mesh walls with a fine brush. Rinse Stainless Steel Filter Basket under hot water. |
| If the mesh holes are blocked, soak the Stainless Steel Filter Basket in a solution of hot water with 10% |
| lemon juice to unblock the holes or wash in the dishwasher (top rack). This will remove excess fiber |
| buildup (from fruit or vegetables) which could be inhibiting the juice flow. |
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Juice leaks between the | Try a slower juicing action by pushing the food pusher down more slowly (refer to page 14, step 4). |
rim of the Juicer Cover | Fruit and vegetables with a high water content (tomatoes and watermelon) should be juiced on low speed. |
and the Stainless Steel |
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Filter Basket |
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Filter Bowl Surround sprays | Try a slower juicing action by pushing the food pusher down more slowly (refer page 14, step 4). |
juice out from spout |
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The unit will not switch on | Check the Overload Protection Button on the bottom of the Motor Base to check if the safety device |
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THE INSIDE INFORMATION ON JUICE
Although juice drinks are usually developed with flavor, texture and aroma at the forefront, the health benefits certainly add to the pleasurable taste experience.
95% of the nutrient content of fruit and vegetables is found in the juice. Liquids extracted from fresh fruit and vegetables form an important part of a
When you make your own juices, you have complete control over what you include in them. You select the ingredients and decide if you need to use sugar, salt or other flavoring agents.
Freshly extracted juices should be consumed just after they have been made to avoid a loss of vitamin content.
PURCHASING AND STORAGE OF
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
•Always wash fruit and vegetables before juicing.
•Always use fresh fruit and vegetables for juicing.
•To save money and obtain fresher produce, purchase fruit or vegetables that are in season.
•Keep your fruit and vegetables ready for juicing by washing them before storing.
•Most fruits and hardier type vegetables can be stored at room temperature. The more delicate and perishable items such as tomatoes, berries, leafy greens, celery, cucumbers and herbs should be stored in the refrigerator until required.
PREPARATION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
•If using fruits with hard or inedible skins such as mangoes, guava, melons or pineapple, always peel before juicing.
•Citrus fruit can be juiced in the 800 Class Juicer if peeled first.
•All fruits with pits, hard seeds or stones such as nectarines, peaches, mangoes, apricots, plums and cherries must be pitted before juicing.
•A small amount of lemon juice can be added to apple juice to prevent browning.
HINT:
Your 800 Class Juicer makes invigorating, frothy orange juice. Simply peel the oranges and juice. (It is best to refrigerate oranges before juicing).
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