FAQ JUICER
Here you will find a lot of frequently asked questions regarding the use and the maintenance of the Juice Expert as well as safeguards.
USE
1- Recommendations for using the citrus press
position the arm before switching the machine on
lightly press on the arm until the juice is completely extracted
to avoid any splashing, switch the machine off before lifting back the arm
for grapefruit, release the pressure slightly from time to time for better extraction
2- Recommendations for juice extraction
it is not necessary to peel the fruit or remove the pips, except for fruit/vegetables with thick skin (e.g. pineapple, banana, etc.) or fruit with large seeds (e.g. melon)
always remove the stone from fruit such as peach, apricot, cherry etc
keep appliance running without interruption until its work is completed
if fruit or vegetables is too wide to place in the feedtube, cut fruit or vegetables into small pieces, so the juice will be extracted more thoroughly
for best results, press gently to allow the fruit/vegetables against the grater
after putting in last pieces of fruit or vegetables keep the appliance running for a few extra seconds so that all the juice is completely extracted. Then switch off.
3- Juice extractor basket starts to vibrate slightly during operation
this indicates that the distribution of residue in the basket has lead to unbalance. Stop the machine and empty the juice extractor basket. Then resume normally.
4- When to use the red Extra Press attachment?
Only use when juicing soft or cooked fruits and vegetables. Results in thick smoothies and coulis. Remove it while extracting the juice from hard fruits and vegetables.
5- When to use the Juice Filter attachment?
For hard fruits. Results in clear and pure juices.
6- When to use the Citrus Press attachment?
For large or small fruits. Use with or without the pulp cat
MAINTENANCE
1- Cleaning
the spout flips out to allow easy cleaning of the rubber valve
to unclip the arm from the citrus press, pull the clip at the bottom of the basket
it is recommended that the removable parts are washed immediately after use, as the pulp is difficult to remove when dry
the short side of the spatula can be used to run around the inside of the juice extractor basket to remove the worst of the residual material. DO NOT knock the rim of the juice extractor basket on the edge of the sink/bin to remove the fibres, as this will cause the rim to crack
the basket can then be rinsed under a running tap to remove the residue
a washing up brush can be used to poke any remaining fibres out of the holes in the juice extractor basket
the removable parts can be washed on the top rack of the dishwasher using a short programme at about 50 degrees centigrade
do not put the motor unit into water. Unplug it, then wipe it with a damp cloth. Avoid abrasive products such as metal scouring pads
SAFEGUARDS
1- Safeguards
SmoothieMix: Never use this attachment for juicing hard fruit and vegetables (carrots, coconut, etc.), as you may damage your appliance.
Never insert a foreign object – or your fingers - into the feed tube. Always use the pusher supplied.
Wait for the juicer basket to come to a complete standstill before unlocking the lid.
Put discs (if using the kit) and juice extractor basket with caution.