COLD PRESS JUICER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COLD PRESS JUICER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safeguards....1-3 Additional Important Safeguards.... 4 Notes on the Cord.... 5 Plasticizer Warning.... 5 Electric Power.... 5 Changing the Fitted/Moulded Plug.... 5 Getting to Know Your Cold Press Juicer.... 6 Introduction to Cold Press Juicing.... 7 Before Using for the First Time.... 7 Assembly Instructions.... 8-10 Preparing Fruits and Vegetables for Juicing.... 11 Preparing Fruits for Frozen Sorbet.... 12 Operating Instructions.... 12-13 Disassembly Instructions............................................. 14 User Maintenance Instructions.... 15 Care & Cleaning Instructions.... 15-16 Storing Instructions.... 16 Troubleshooting.... 17-18 Warranty.... 19-20

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Please read all instructions carefully before using any appliance. 2. Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your home. 3. Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user. 4. The appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalids the warranty and the supplier can not be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the appliance for any other purpose than that intended. 5. Avoid any contact with moving parts. 6. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 7. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 8. Close supervision is required when any appliance is used near or by children or invalids. 9. Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified person in order to avoid an electrical hazard. 10. Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In case of damage, take the unit in for examination and/or repair by an authorised service agent. 1

11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug or the power cord to water or any other liquid. 12. Never immerse the unit in water or any other liquid for cleaning purposes. 13. Remove the plug from the socket by gripping the plug. Do not pull on the cord to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before cleaning or when adding or removing parts. 14. The use of accessory attachments that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer may result in injuries, fire or electric shock. 15. A short cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 16. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a position where it can be pulled on inadvertently. 17. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 18. Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open flame. 19. Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However, if it is necessary to use an extension lead, ensure that the lead is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of the extension cord, appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or animals or tripped over. 20. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. 21. DO NOT carry the appliance by the power cord. 22. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning. 23. Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable surface. Do not place the unit on a hot surface. 2

24. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by improper or incorrect use, or for repairs carried out by unauthorised personnel. 25. In case of technical problems, switch off the appliance and do not attempt to repair it yourself. Return the appliance to an authorised service facility for examination, adjustment or repair. Always insist on the use of original spare parts. Failure to comply with the above mentioned pre-cautions and instructions, could affect the safe operation of this machine. 26. Always press the ON/OFF/REVERSE button to OFF (O) after each use of your juicer. Make sure the motor stops completely before disassembling lid. 27. Do not put your fingers or other objects into the Cold Press Juicer while it is in operation. If food becomes lodged in the hopper, use food pusher or another piece of fruit or vegetable to push it down. When this method is not possible, press the ON/OFF/ REVERSE button to OFF (O). Disassemble Cold Press Juicer to remove any remaining food. 28. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher. 29. Always make sure juicer locking clip is locked while juicer is in operation. 30. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance. 31. Do not use the appliance if the rotating sieve is damaged. 32. All detachable parts must be dry completely after cleaning, and then assemble them into appliance for next use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 3

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn the ON/OFF/ REVERSE button to OFF (O) and unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance. 2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or becomes immersed in water. 3. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use this appliance in an unstable position. 4. Always make sure either handled cup is placed under the juice spout on the side of the Cold Press Juicer and that the other handled cup is placed in position under the pulp spout at the back of the Cold Press Juicer before pressing the ON/OFF/REVERSE button ON. 5. CAUTION: Do not operate Cold Press Juicer with wet hands. 6. Pay special attention to the amount of pulp and residue produced while juicing. ALWAYS check to make sure the lid is freely able to twist off the processing bowl before adding more produce to the hopper. 4

5 NOTES ON THE CORD The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product. PLASTICIZER WARNING CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the countertop or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the countertop or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear. ELECTRIC POWER If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances. CHANGING THE FITTED/MOULDED PLUG Should the need arise to change the fitted/moulded plug, follow these instructions: Mains (AC) Operation. This unit is designed to operate on 220V current only. Connecting to other power sources may damage the unit. Connect three-pin plug as follows: The wires in this mainslead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green/Yellow = Earth Blue = Neutral Brown = Live E Earth N Neutral L Live

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COLD PRESS JUICER Product may vary slightly from illustrations. FIGURE 1 Stainless Steel Juice Strainer Auger Spindle Crushing Auger BPA-free Handled Cups for Pulp/Juice Food pusher Processing Bowl Hopper Pulp Spout Processing Bowl Rubber Seal Ring Cleaning Brush Juice Spout Motor Base Spindle ON/OFF/REVERSE Button 4 Bowl Locks Motor Base Handle Lid Motor Base Lid Lock 6

INTRODUCTION TO COLD PRESS JUICER Cold press juicing technology operates via a chewing (mastication) method to produce high quality juice from each fruit and vegetable. The single juicing screw first crushes, then compresses and squeezes out the juice. There are no fast-spinning blades that cut and pulverize the fruits and vegetables to produce juice. With the cold press technology, more nutrients and enzymes are preserved. Fruits that contain starch, such as bananas, papayas, avocados, figs and mangoes will not produce juices. However, when skinned, pitted, frozen and fed into the Cold Press Juicer, the pulp spout will eject a dairy-free, creamy, nutrient-rich, fresh fruit sorbet that can be enjoyed in moments! BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Carefully unpack the Cold Press Juicer and remove all packaging and materials. 2. Place the Cold Press Juicer on a flat, stable surface. 3. Following the Disassembly Instructions described in this Instruction Manual, remove the food pusher from the hopper, then unlock and remove the lid, stainless steel juice strainer, crushing auger, and processing bowl. 4. Wash all removable parts (food pusher, lid, stainless steel juice strainer, crushing auger, processing bowl, 2 BPA-free juice/pulp cups) in warm water with a biodegradable, non-abrasive liquid detergent. Rinse well and air dry. This will eliminate any traces of dust or residue from manufacturing or shipping. CAUTION: Use care when handling the stainless steel juice strainer. Hold the stainless steel strainer rim only. CAUTION: Never rinse or immerse the motor base in water or any other liquid. 7

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE COLD PRESS JUICER IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY. IMPORTANT: The Cold Press Juicer s safety system prevents the unit from being turned ON unless it is completely and properly assembled. 1. Place the motor base on a flat, stable surface. 2. Check to make sure the groove in the rubber seal ring is properly attached to the center hole in the bottom of the processing bowl. (See Figure 2.) 3. Press the processing bowl down onto the motor base and slightly turn the bowl until the black bar of the processing bowl is aligned with the motor base handle, making sure the bowl locks firmly on the motor base. An audible click can be heard as the processing bowl locks in place. (See Figure 3.) FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 Processing Bowl Center Hole Rubber Seal Ring Bowl Locks Bowl Locks Groove 8

4. Watching through the clear processing bowl, attach the base of the crushing auger through the processing bowl s center hole and over the motor base spindle. (See Figure 4.) Make sure the crushing auger drops down and rests flush against the bottom of the processing bowl. When securely attached, the crushing auger will not turn on the motor base. 5. Add the juice strainer over the crushing auger. (See Figure 5.) The groove in the bottom of the juice strainer lines up and locks over the locking ring in the bottom of the processing bowl. When securely attached, juice strainer will not turn on the motor base. FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 Auger Juice Strainer Groove Motor Base Spindle Locking Ring 9

6. Rest the lid on the auger spindle so that the lid s locking tab sits slightly to the right of the black bar. (See Figure 6.) 7. Grasping the Cold Press Juicer firmly by the motor base handle in one hand, grasp the hopper to turn the lid clockwise. The lid is locked when the locking tab is fully inserted into the handle slot in the upper rim of the processing bowl and is perfectly aligned with the black bar. (See Figure 7.) 8. Place either handled cup under the juice spout. Place the second cup under the pulp spout at the back of the Cold Press Juicer. Your Cold Press Juicer is completely assembled and ready for juicing! (See Figure 8.) IMPORTANT: The Cold Press Juicer s safety system prevents the unit from being turned ON unless it is completely and properly assembled. FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 Locking Tab Handle Slot Black Bar 10

11 PREPARING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR JUICING Clean all produce thoroughly, using a natural bristle brush. If you are not using organic produce, we recommend using a biodegradable cleaner to help remove pesticide residue. Remove and discard the outer leaves of non-organic produce and peel any waxed fruit or vegetable. Trim away any discolored or bruised sections. The skin may be left on all organic produce (including pineapple and melons) except lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit, and tangerines. The oil found in these skins is bitter tasting and difficult to digest. Remove seeds and pits of fruits such as cherries, grapes, pears and peaches. Cut produce into pieces small enough to fit into the hopper. Use the food pusher to gently direct produce through the tube. NEVER PUSH PRODUCE INTO THE FEED TUBE WITH YOUR FINGERS. Cut Hard produce (carrots, beets, pineapple, etc.) into smaller pieces to facilitate juicing. TIP: Alternate between hard and soft produce for maximum juice flow Leafy greens, parsley, wheatgrass, and sprouts should be bunched into a small, tight ball and pushed through the hopper with the food pusher. NOTE: FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS when juicing, alternate between leafy, harder, and softer produce. Bananas are not suitable for juicing; a clear juice cannot be obtained from them and residue left in the machine can clog the stainless steel juice strainer. For best results when juicing apricots, plums, pears, peaches, and tomatoes, produce should be firm. When juicing apples, add a small amount of fresh lemon or lime to help slow down the browning process. The Cold Press Juicer is not suitable for processing very hard and/or fibrous/starchy fruits or vegetables such as sugar cane. Fruits that contain starch or some fiber, such as bananas, mango, papaya, avocado, figs, peaches are not suitable for juicing; residue left in the machine can clog the stainless steel juice strainer. However, when frozen, the pulp spout will eject a creamy, fresh fruit sorbet that can be enjoyed in moments!

PREPARING FRUITS FOR FROZEN SORBET Peel over-ripe bananas and freeze in an airtight bag. Freeze fresh berries: strawberries, seedless red grapes, blueberries, raspberries, kiwis. Use fresh or prepared, packaged frozen fruit: mango, papaya, berries, pitted cherries, peaches. Peel, seed and freeze 1 to 2-inch chunks of larger fruits such as pineapple, mango, apples, oranges, lemons and limes. Top with your choice of dark chocolate chips, nuts, toasted coconut, fruit preserves, maple syrup, honey and fresh fruit zest. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The Cold Press Juicer s safety system prevents the unit from being turned ON unless it is completely and properly assembled. 1. Assemble the Cold Press Juicer following the Assembly Instructions described in this Instruction Manual. Place the assembled Cold Press Juicer on a flat, stable surface. IMPORTANT: Make sure both handled cups are in position under both the juice spout and the pulp spout. 2. Prepare fruits and vegetables as described in Preparing Fruits and Vegetables for Juicing section of this Instruction Manual. 3. Dry hands thoroughly. CAUTION: Do not operate Cold Press Juicer with wet hands. WARNING: To avoid damage to the unit, do not operate Cold Press Juicer when the hopper is empty. 4. Plug unit into a 220 V AC electrical outlet. 5. Remove the food pusher from the hopper. 12

13 6. Place washed and trimmed 1 to 2-inch chunks of produce into the hopper. Use the food pusher to gently direct food through the hopper and processing bowl. 7. Press the ON/OFF/REVERSE button to ON to begin juicing. NOTE: To ensure maximum results when juicing, alternate between leafy, harder, and softer produce. 8. If the motor jams, press the REVERSE button (REV) to reverse the direction of the crushing auger. Wait for produce to make its way back up to the starting point and then turn back to ON and continue juicing. NOTE: If the unit is continuously jammed for more than 5 minutes, it will automatically shut off. In the event that this happens, please unplug the unit and let it cool off before using. IMPORTANT: Due to the slow rotating crushing auger, the accumulation of pulp residue can occur on the base of the auger, stainless steel juice strainer, and the channel on the bottom of the processing bowl. 9. When juicing is completed, press the ON/OFF/REVERSE button to OFF (O). 10. With the handled cup under the juice spout, firmly grasp the motor base and tilt the juice spout into the handled cup to collect the last remaining juice from the processing bowl. Slide the handled cup out from under the juice spout. Serve juice within 10 minutes for the freshest flavor and highest nutritional value. NOTE: Unused juice should be sealed immediately and refrigerated. 11. Remove the handled cup from under the pulp spout and save or discard pulp. NOTE: The pulp from your Cold Press Juicer can be used in several different applications such as breads, dips, dressings, sauces, muffins, cakes, soup stocks, compressed facial packs and garden compost material. 12. Unplug the Cold Press Juicer from the outlet after use. 13. Follow Disassembly Instructions described in this Instruction Manual; all removable parts should be rinsed and cleaned after each use. Clean the Cold Press Juicer following the procedures described in the Care & Cleaning Instructions.

DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE COLD PRESS JUICER IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY. 1. The lid is locked when the locking tab is fully inserted into the handle slot in the upper rim of the processing bowl and perfectly aligned with the black bar. Holding the Cold Press Juicer firmly by the motor base handle in one hand, grasp the hopper in the other hand and turn the lid counter-clockwise to unlock. (See Figures 6 and 7.) Remove the lid for cleaning. 2. Lift the stainless steel juice strainer up and out of the processing bowl. Rinse in warm running water. 3. Grasp the crushing auger firmly and pull straight up and out of the processing bowl. Rinse immediately in warm running water. 4. Use gentle pressure to lift the processing bowl up and off the 4 bowl locks on the motor base. Rinse immediately in warm running water. 5. Follow the procedures outlined in the Care and Cleaning Instructions for specific cleaning instructions. CAUTION: Use care when handling. FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Locking Tab Handle Slot Black Bar 14

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Contact a qualified appliance repair technician if the product requires servicing. CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Due to the slow rotating crushing auger, the accumulation of pulp residue can occur on the base of the auger, stainless steel juice strainer, and the channel on the bottom of the processing bowl. 1. Remove the handled cup from under the juice spout on the side of the Cold Press Juicer and the other handled cup from under the pulp spout at the back of the Cold Press Juicer. Serve and store remaining juice. Store or discard pulp. Wash and rinse both handled cups and replace under both spouts. 2. IMPORTANT: To aid in cleaning your Cold Press Juicer, run motor while adding clean water through the hopper to rinse unit before cleaning. CAUTION: Unplug from electrical outlet and allow the motor to stop completely before disassembly. 3. Follow the detailed procedures outlined in the Disassembly Instructions and remove all parts before cleaning. 4. Rinse the lid and food hopper under running water. 5. Wet the cleaning brush to clean juice and pulp from inside the juice strainer. Brush in a circular motion to clean the juice strainer holes from both inside and outside of the juice strainer. Brush and rinse the base of the juice strainer to remove any debris from the strainer s bottom groove. WARNING: NEVER SUBMERGE THE MOTOR BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID! 15

6. Rinse the crushing auger in warm running water. Use the cleaning brush to remove any debris from the base of the auger. 7. Rinse the processing bowl in warm running water. Use the handle of the cleaning brush to help clear pulp from the spout; rinse well. 8. Wipe the exterior of the motor base with a damp sponge, cloth, or paper towel. Use any mild liquid dish washing detergent but DO NOT use products containing ammonia or scouring powders. These products will dull, scratch or mar the surface. 9. If any juice has spilled under the Cold Press Juicer or either of the handled cups, clean legs and countertop area with a lightly soaped sponge, then dry. 10 The Cold Press Juicer s food pusher, lid, stainless steel juice strainer, crushing auger, processing bowl, 2 handled cups and cleaning brush should be placed on the top rack only when using a dishwasher. Hand wash and dry for best results. STORING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unplug the Cold Press Juicer. Following the Assembly Instructions described in this Instruction Manual, assemble clean, dry parts before storing. 2. Store the food pusher in the hopper of the lid. 3. Store the Cold Press Juicer in its box in a clean, dry area. 4. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters unit, as this could cause cord to fray and break. 16

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The Cold Press Juicer will not turn ON. The Cold Press Juicer has stopped during juicing. The juice strainer is blocked. Food is jammed around the crushing auger and inside the base of the processing bowl. POSSIBLE SOLUTION The Cold Press Juicer s safety system prevents the unit from operating unless the lid is completely and properly assembled. The crushing auger s top spindle must press against the lid; the lid s tab must be fully inserted into the slot in the upper rim of the processing bowl. Press the ON/OFF/REVERSE button to OFF (O). Turn the locking lid to ensure lid is locked in place. (See Figure 6.) The stainless juice strainer and crushing auger may be clogged with pulp. Clean the juice strainer and rinse the crushing auger. Reassemble Cold Press Juicer. Check to make sure the juice strainer is properly seated. Check to make sure the crushing auger is properly seated. Press the ON/OFF/REVERSE button to REVERSE (REV) the direction of the crushing auger and then back to ON to resume operation. Clean the stainless steel juice strainer and rinse the crushing auger. Chop dense fruits and vegetables into smaller pieces to facilitate juicing. Cut wheat grass into small handfuls and insert grass vertically for better juicing results. Like any other household appliance, prolonged continuous usage will cause the unit to overheat and stop. Let it cool off for an hour and turn back ON to continue juicing. 17

PROBLEM Excessive noise or vibrations occur after Cold Press Juicer is turned ON. POSSIBLE SOLUTION Try alternating different types of produce while juicing. Because of the Cold Press Juicer s motor, a small amount of noise and/or vibration is normal when the unit is turned ON and as it comes to a complete stop. Lid is difficult to twist open. Low extraction rate. ALWAYS check to make sure the lid is freely able to twist off the processing bowl before adding more produce to the hopper. For best results, for every half handled cup of juice produced, unplug the Cold Press Juicer, remove the lid, strainer and auger from the processing bowl. Use the handle of the cleaning brush to help clear pulp from the spout; rinse well. NEVER allow the processing bowl to fill with juice and residue. (See Figure 9.) To ensure maximum results when juicing, alternate between leafy, harder, and softer produce. FIGURE 9 18

19 TWO YEAR WARRANTY Please retain your proof of purchase/receipt in the event of a claim under warranty this receipt must be produced. Warranty House Innovative Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd warrants to the original purchaser of this product ( the customer ) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 2 (Two) years from the date of purchase ( warranty period ). 1. Where the customer has purchased a product and it breaks, is defective or does not work properly for the intended purpose, the customer must notify the supplier from whom the customer bought the product ( the supplier ) thereof within the warranty period. Any claim in terms of this warranty must be supported by a proof of purchase. If proof of purchase is not available, then repair, and/or service charges may be payable by the customer to the supplier. 2. The faulty product must be taken to the suppliers service centre to exercise the warranty. 3. The supplier will refund, repair or exchange the product in terms of this warranty subject to legislative requirements. This warranty shall be valid only where the customer has not broken the product himself/herself, or used the product for something that it is not supposed to be used for. The warranty does not include and will not be construed to cover products damaged as a result of disaster, misuse, tamper, abuse or any unauthorised modification or repair of the product. 4. This warranty will extend only to the product provided at the date of the purchase and not to any expendables attached or installed by the customer. 5. If the customer requests that the supplier repairs the product and the product breaks or fails to function properly within 3 (three) months of the repair and not as a result of misuse, tampering or modification by or on behalf of the customer, then the supplier may replace the product. 6. The customer may be responsible for certain costs where products returned are not in the original packaging, or if the packaging is damaged. This will be deducted from any refund paid to the customer.

TWO YEAR WARRANTY (CONT D) 7. The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse, cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items. 8. The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. 9. It must be used only for domestic purposes. 10. The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold, has been tampered with or has been damaged by inexpert repair. 11. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 12. The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages. 13. The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights. Customer care number: 021 418 5242 If this product is bought outside of South Africa, contact the store of purchase. 20

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