40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 1 Operating Instructions V ital JUICER Art.-Nr.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 3 With the current focus on fresh and natural foods, freshly made vegetable and fruit drinks are becoming a favourite part of our daily diet. The Gastroback Centrifugal Juicer is designed for preparing such juices efficiently and easily. Most fruit and vegetables will not need to be cut, as they will fit into the extra large feed chute. Simply remove inedible parts: seeds, stalks or hard skins.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 4 could stall or stick during operation. In this case, immediately switch OFF (power switch position '0') and unplug the appliance to avoid overheating. See Trouble Shooting Guide. • Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of the appliance. If pulp is left to dry on the filter basket, it may clog the filter mesh and, as a result, decreasing the performance of the juicer.
0131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 5 Moving Parts – Risks of Injuries to Persons • Extra wide feed chute! Never insert your fingers or any other objects (hair, clothes, brushes, cooking utensils) in the feed chute with the appliance connected to the power supply. Always switch off (power switch position '0') the appliance, wait for the motor to stop completely and unplug the appliance, before removing the juicer cover.
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40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 7 Assembling the Juicer Before first use, clean all removable parts of the juicer in warm soapy water (see Care and Cleaning). For assembling please refer to the figures above (see Know Your Centrifugal Juicer). WARNING: Please handle with care. There are extremely sharp cutting blades in the base of the filter basket and a sharp protrusion in the feed chute. Before you plug in the juicer, always ensure that the appliance is assembled correctly. 1.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 8 6. Place the pulp container into position on the left side of the motor base (see figure XX). Tip: To minimise washing up we recommend to place a plastic freezer bag into the pulp container to collect the pulp. The bag may also prevent pulp from spitting out of the pulp container. 7. Rotate the juicer cover counter-clockwise as far as possible without violation to lock the juicer cover on the filter base.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 9 Operating Your Juicer WARNING: Before connecting to the mains power supply and switching on, always ensure, that the appliance is assembled properly and that there are no utensils in the feed chute other than the food pusher. Do not insert your hands, cooking utensils or other objects (i.e. hair, clothes, brushes, tissue) in the feed chute, when the appliance is connected to the power supply.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 10 CAUTION: Do not operate the unit continuously for longer than 7 minutes. About 10 kg apples or carrots can be extracted within this time. If you want to extract a larger amount of fruit or vegetables, interrupt juicing after 7 minutes to let the motor cool down. Do not allow the pulp container to overfill, because this may prevent proper operation of the juicer or cause damage.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 11 3. To unlock the juicer cover, rotate the juicer cover clockwise as far as possible without violation. Remove the pulp container and juicer cover. WARNING: Beware of the sharp cutting blades in the filter basket and feed chute. Do not touch the inner side of the filter basket with your hands. Only grasp the filter basket on the rim. DO NOT let young children play with the appliance or any part of it.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 12 Cleaning the Juicer WARNING: DO NOT immerse the motor base or power cord in any liquids. Do not spill any liquids on the motor base or power cord. DO NOT place the motor base or power cord in an automatic dishwasher! Beware of the sharp cutting blades in the filter basket and feed chute. Do not touch the blades when handling the filter basket. Only grasp the filter basket on the rim.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 13 Storage Always clean the appliance before storing (see Care and Cleaning). Ensure to store the appliance where it is clean, dry and safe from frost, unacceptable strain (mechanical or electric shock, heat, moisture) and where it is out of reach of young children. DO NOT place any hard or heavy objects on the appliance. Trouble Shooting Guide On any problems occurring that are not mentioned here, please contact your authorised service centre.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 14 Remove Blockage When juicing hard and fibrous food or working too fast, excessive wet pulp may build up in the filter basket and clog up the filter mesh. 1. Switch OFF the appliance (power switch position '0'), wait until the motor stops completely and unplug the appliance. 2. Remove the juicer cover (see Disassembling the Juicer). WARNING: Beware of the sharp blades in the filter basket. Only grasp the filter basket on the rim. 3.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 15 Notes for disposal Dispose of the appliance must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electical appliances. Please contact your local disposal company.
40131_Gebrauch_GB.qxd 07.10.2004 13:53 Uhr Seite 16 GASTROBACK GmbH D-21279 Hollenstedt/Germany http://www.gastroback.de • E-Mail: info@gastroback.
