Hamilton Beach 840148101 manual Troubleshooting, Possible Problem, Easy Solution

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Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

Machine will not work when switched “ON.”

Motor appears to stall when juicing.

Excess pulp building up in the Micro Mesh strainer basket.

Pulp is too wet and insufficient juice is produced.

Juice sprays out of spout.

Juice drips out of spout immediately after juicing.

Machine vibrates excessively.

EASY SOLUTION

The Locking Latches may not be correctly engaged. Check to see if the Locking Latches are properly positioned in the two grooves on either side of the Juice Cover. Refer to pages 5 and 6, Steps 4 and 5.

The juicing action may be too vigorous. Try slower juicing action by pushing the Food Pusher down more slowly. Refer to page 7, Step 4.

Wet pulp can build up under the Juicer Cover or Pulp Container. Turn unit OFF and unplug. Empty the Pulp Bin then clean Juice Cover and Strainer Basket.

Turn OFF and unplug. Remove strainer basket and clean mesh walls with a fine brush. This will remove excess fiber build-up which could be inhibiting the juice flow. Refer to pages 8 and 9.

Try a slower juicing action.

Turn OFF and unplug. Remove strainer basket and clean mesh walls with a fine brush. This will remove excess fiber build-up which could be inhibiting the juice flow. Refer to pages 8 and 9.

Try a slower juicing action by pushing the Food Pusher down more slowly. Refer to page 7, Step 4.

With motor ON, raise and lower Food Pusher in Feed Chute several times. The action forces remaining pulp and juice out of Strainer Bowl.

Build up of pulp in mesh of strainer basket. Turn unit OFF and unplug. Clean strainer bas- ket. Refer to page 9. After cleaning, if machine vibration continues this could be a sign of a damaged Strainer Basket. Call our toll-free Customer Service number to order a new Strainer Basket.

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