Gastroback 41141 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Vital Citrus Juicer

Art.-No. 41141 Vital Citrus Juicer

Read all provided instructions before first usage!

Model and attachments are subject to change!

For domestic use only!

Carefully read all provided instructions before you start running

the appliance and pay regard to the warnings mentioned in these

instructions.

Table of Contents

Get to know your new Citrus Juicer .................................................15

Important safeguards .....................................................................16

Safeguards for daily operation ...................................................16

Important safeguards for electrical appliances ..............................17

Moving parts – Risks of injuries to persons ...................................17

Technical Specifications .................................................................18

Operation ....................................................................................18

Before first use ..........................................................................18

Assembling the appliance ..........................................................18

Operating the Citrus Juicer .........................................................19

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................20

Storage .......................................................................................21

Notes for disposal .........................................................................21

Warranty .....................................................................................22

Information and Service .................................................................22

Index ...........................................................................................23

Dear Customer!

Congratulations! The Vital Citrus Juicer is designed for juicing halved citrus fruits efficiently
and easily: oranges, small grape fruits, limes and lemons. The Citrus Juicer is designed for a
quick and easy operation and cleaning after juicing. For your convenience, the juice cone is
driven by an energy-saving powerful 80 - 100 W motor in a stable and shook-proof stainless
steal motor housing. All parts coming in contact with food are removable and easy to clean.

These instructions for use will inform you about the various functions and features which
makes it easy to take pleasure in your new Vital Citrus Juicer.

We hope that you will enjoy your new Vital Citrus Juicer.

Your Gastroback GmbH

Get to know your new Citrus Juicer

Dust cover for hygienic storage

Juice cone

Filter basket

Juice container with spout

Drive shaft

Motor base

Power cord

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Important safeguards

Carefully read all instructions before operating and save the instructions for further reference.
Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other than the intended use, described in these
instructions. Any other use, especially misuse, can cause severe injuries or damage by elec­tric shock, fire or moving mechanical parts.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it other
than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised service centre.
Please contact your vendor.

Safeguards for daily operation

• The appliance is designed for household use only. Do not operate or store the appliance
outdoors or in damp or wet areas. Do not operate the appliance in continuous operation for
a long period of time to avoid overhaeting. Do not use the appliance in continuous operati­on to avoid overheating. Regularly interrupt operation for some minutes, to let the motor cool
down.

• Do not attempt to operate the appliance using any parts or accessories not recommended
by the manufacturer. Do not operate the appliance when the appliance or any parts of it is
likely to be damaged to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or any other injuries to persons or
damage. Do not attempt to open the motor base or to repair the power cord. Check the enti­re appliance regularly for proper operation. The appliance is likely to be damaged if the ap­pliance was subject to inadmissible strain or there are any cracks, excessively frayed parts,
distortions or leaks or the gear of the drive shaft stalls or sticks. In this case, immediately stop
to use the appliance and return the entire appliance (including any parts and accessories) to
an authorised service centre for examination and repair. Especially, handle the filter basket
with care to avoid any damage. Do not scrape or scratch in the filter basket. Do not operate
the appliance with a damaged filter basket.

• Do not lift, pull or carry the appliance by the power cord. To move the appliance, always
hold the appliance by the motor housing.

• Before use always make sure that the appliance is properly and completely assembled (see
„Assembling the Appliance“). Place a sufficiently large and stable jug, cup or drinking glass
under the spout and ensure, that the vessel will not tilt or wobble. Before use, always ensure,
that the filter basket and spout are not blocked. Do not leave any food dry on the surfaces of
the appliance.

• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near young children. Do not
let young children play with any parts of the appliance or the packing. The appliance is not
intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. Take care that no one will
pull the appliance by the power cord, especially when young children are near. Place the
appliance on a clean, dry and stable surface where it is protected from inadmissible strain
(i.e. mechanical or electric shock, overheating, frost, moisture) and where young children
cannot reach it.

• For operation, place the appliance on a stable, level, dry, and sufficiently large surface.
Do not place the appliance or any part of it on or near hot surfaces (heater, gas burner, grill
or oven). Do not place the appliance near the edge of the table or counter. Do not place any

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cloth or tissue below the appliance to avoid any risk of fire and electric shock. Do not opera­te the appliance in damp or wet areas. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and
immediately wipe off spilled liquids.

• Do not immerse the motor base or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not pour
or drip any liquids on the motor base or power cord. When liquids are spilled on the motor
base, immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor base and the table or counter to
avoid risk oft electric shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids
(i.e. spilled juices, wet pulp) are on or under the motor base. In this case, immediately
unplug the power cord from the mains power supply and clean the appliance (see Care and
Cleaning)

• To avoid damage, do not use any abrasive cleaners, corrosive chemicals (i.e. disinfec­tants, bleach) or cleaning pads for cleaning. Do not use any hard or sharp utensils for
operating or cleaning the juicer. Do not operate the appliance and immediately unplug the
appliance, if the seal of the drive shaft is likely to be damaged or frayed and/or any liquids
are dripped in the motor base or build up under the motor base.

• Before operation always ensure, that there are no foreign objects in the filter basket.

• Do not push down the fruits too vigorously. Do not allow the juice container or filter basket
to overfill, as this may prevent correct operation or damage the appliance.

Important safeguards for all electrical appliances

• Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage re­quirements of the appliance (220/240 V, 50 Hz, AC). Always connect the appliance direct­ly to a mains power supply wall socket with protective conductor (earth/ground) connected
properly. The installation of a residual current safety switch with a maximum rated residual
operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is recommended. If in doubt,
contact your local electrician for further information. Do not use any multiple desk socket.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended while connected to the power supply. Always
unplug the appliance immediately after operation and if it is not in use and before moving,
cleaning and/or assembling or disassembling. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the
power cord from the power outlet.

• Always handle the power cord with care. Do not pull or strain the power cord. The power
cord may never be knotted or squeezed. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of
the table or counter. Take care not to entangle in the power cord.

Moving parts – Risks of injuries to persons

• The motor starts operation as soon as you press down the juice cone. Do not insert your
fingers or any other objects (hair, clothes, brushes, cooking utensils) in the filter basket
or juice container or touch the juice cone, while the appliance is connected to the power
supply. Always unplug the appliance, before removing build up pulp from the filter basket,
or assembling or disassembling or cleaning the appliance. Do not touch the juice cone or the
drive shaft, while the appliance is connected to the power supply.

• Always IMMEDIATELY unplug the appliance after operation.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Art.-No. 41141 Vital Citrus Juicer
Power supply: 220/240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption: 80 - 100 W
Revolutions per minute: 97 rpm +/- 20%
Length of power cord: appr. 107 cm
Weight: appr. 2,5 kg
Dimensions: appr. 170 x 285 mm (diameter x height)
Certification:

Operation

Before first use

Remove all promotional materials and packing as well as any foreign objects, but do not
remove the model label.
Before first use and after a long period of storage, clean the citrus juicer with a damp soft
cloth and warm soapy water (see „Care and Cleaning“).

Assembling the appliance

CAUTION: Before you plug in the juicer, always ensure that the appliance is assembled

correctly and, that there are no foreign objects in the filter basket or juice container.

1. Lift off the dust cover.

2. Unwrap the power cord from the cord storage under the bottom of the motor base. Place
the appliance on a sufficient surface (see „Safeguards for Daily Operation“).

3. Place the juice container on the motor base. The spout settles in the cut out of the motor base.

4. Insert the filter basket in the juice container. The upper edge of the filter basket may not
protrude the brim of the juice container.

5. Place the juice cone on the drive shaft.

1. 3. 3. 4. 5.

Important: If food dried on the drive shaft or in the interior of the juice cone, you may
find it difficult to mount the juice cone. Do not use any violence, but clean the surfaces of the
drive shaft and juice cone first, before assembling the appliance (see „Care and Cleaning“).

CAUTION: Do not use any hard or sharp utensils or abrasive cleaners for cleaning. Handle
with care to avoid damage. With the juice cone installed, the appliance is ready for use.

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Operating the Citrus Juicer

Important: During operation, pulp builds up in the filter basket. Do not allow the filter

basket or juice container to overfill. Otherwise, the juice will not be sufficiently separated
from the pulp. If you process a large amount of fruit, regularly interrupt juicing and unplug
the appliance to let the motor cool down and to empty the filter basket. Ensure, that the spout
will not block during operation. Do not leave any food dry on the appliance or any parts of
the appliance.

WARNING: Before connecting to the power supply, always ensure, that the appliance is
assembled properly and that there are no utensils in the filter basket. Do not insert your
hands, cooking utensils or any other objects (i.e. hair, clothes, brushes, tissue) in the filter
basket, when the appliance is connected to the power supply. Do not place the appliance on
wet or damp surfaces.
Always keep the table or counter dry and clean. Do not drip or spill any liquids on the motor
base or power cord. Do not place any tissue or similar materials under the motor base to
avoid fire and electric shock. When liquids are spilled over or under the motor base than
immediately unplug the appliance and dry the motor base and the table or counter.

1. Place a jug or a suitable large cup or drinking glass under the spout.

2. Cut the fruit in half, using a sharp knife. It is good advice to cut the fruit at right angles to
the filets.

WARNING: Do not touch the juice cone with your hands or grasp in the filter basket while
the appliance is connected to the power supply.

3. Plug the power connector into a 220/240V AC wall power outlet.

4. With the cut facing down place a half of your fruit on the juice cone and gently press down.

The juice cone starts rotating and begins the juicing process. For best results, adjust the hold
on the fruit to ensure, that all parts of the fruit flesh are squeezed and push the juice cone
gently and slowly down without violation.

CAUTION: Do not put excessive pressure on the juice cone. Otherwise the motor starts
getting louder and the speed of the motor decreases during operation. In addition, the white
bitter skins of the fruit will be scraped from the shell. Ensure that the spout is not blocked
during operation. Do not allow the juice container to overfill.

To increase the stability of the jug or cup and to keep your table or counter clean and dry,
you may use suitable coaster.

To prevent dripping and spilling of juice, it is possible to seal the spout during juicing and
collect the juice in the juice container. The juice container has a capa city of max. 200 ml
(1 drinking glass or 1 medium-sized cup).

CAUTION: Do not to overfill the juice container.

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• Close the spout: lift the spout upwards until it settles with a click.

• Empty the juice container: Place a suitable vessel under the spout and gently
push down the spout to open the seal and empty the juice container.

5. The motor stops automatically when the fruit is removed from the juice cone.
You may process another fruit half beginning with step 4.

WARNING: Always unplug the appliance, before removing the pulp from the filter basket
or disassembling the appliance or moving the appliance.
CAUTION: Do not use hard or sharp utensils to remove the pulp. Do not scratch or scrape
in the filter basket to avoid damage.

6. Do not allow the filter basket or juice container to overfill, because this may prevent
proper operation of the juicer or cause damage. Regularly interrupt juicing and unplug the
appliance. If the filter basket is not blocked, use a wooden or plastic teaspoon to empty
the filter basket. Otherwise lift off the juice cone, filter basket and juice container and
rinse with running water (see „Care and Cleaning“). Also rinse the filter basket and juice
container, if you wish to pause for a while.

CAUTION: Do not operate the appliance continuously. Interrupt juicing for some minutes to
let the motor cool down.

7. Before removing the jug or cup from the spout, gently lift the spout until it settles with a
click to seal the juice container. This will keep your table or counter clean and dry.

8. After juicing is complete: Never leave any food dry up on the appliance or any parts of it.
Empty the juice container and filter basket and clean the appliance (see „Care and
Cleaning“).

Care and Cleaning

WARNING: To avoid injuries to persons and damage, always unplug the appliance imme-

diately after operation and before moving, disassembling or cleaning the appliance. With
the appliance connected to the power supply, do not touch the drive shaft with your hands
or any objects and do not insert your hands or any objects in the filter basket.

Do not immerse the motor base or power cord in any liquids or spill any liquids on it. Do not
spill any liquids on or under the motor base or power cord. Always wipe off spilled liquids
immediately.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, corrosive chemicals (disinfectants,
bleach) or any sharp objects (i.e. metal scouring pads) for cleaning, for this could damage
the surfaces. Carefully clean the appliance with a damped sponge or cloth and warm soapy
water.
Always treat the appliance and all parts of it with care. Especially the filter basket can be
damaged easily. Avoid any build up of dried pulp on the parts of the appliance. To assist
cleaning, rinse the removable parts immediately after use with clear water. If necessary
soak the removable parts in hot soapy water and remove any residues with a soft nylon
washing brush. All parts, coming in contact with food, are removable and can be washed

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in warm soapy water. Always thoroughly clean all removable parts of the appliance in warm
dishwater, if you intend not to use the appliance for several hours or overnight.

Cleaning the Juicer

1. Unplug the appliance from the power outlet.

2. Close the spout by lifting it until it settles with a click to avoid juice dripping from the spout.

3. Lift off the juice cone, filter basket and juice container from the motor base. Hold the
juice container level to avoid spilling of remaining juice.

4. Separate the removable parts (juice cone, filter basket and juice container) and empty
filter basket and juice container.

5. Clean the removable parts with a soft nylon washing brush in warm dishwater.
Carefully remove any pulp from the filter basket. Rinse all removable parts thoroughly
under running water.

Note: If you intend to continue juicing at once, it may be sufficient to thoroughly rinse the
removable parts of the appliance with clear water. Soak dried pulp and stubborn residues
for ca. 10 minutes in warm dishwater.
If necessary, clean the dust cover in soapy water using a soft cloth or sponge.

WARNING: Do not use any hard or sharp utensils for cleaning the drive shaft. Use a damp
soft cloth for cleaning the drive shaft.

6. Wipe the motor base and power cord with a damp soft cloth. Take care not to spill or
drip water or any other liquids on the motor base. If necessary, wipe the table or counter
under the motor base and carefully clean the drive shaft. Do not leave any food dry on
the drive shaft.

7. Thoroughly dry the motor base and all parts of the appliance after each cleaning. Leave
all parts dry naturally. Reassemble the appliance according to the upper instructions (see
„Assembling the Juicer“). Place the dust cover on the appliance to protect the parts coming
in contact with food from dust.

Storage

Always clean the appliance before storing (see „Care and Cleaning“). You may wrap the
power cord loosely around the power cord storage on the bottom of the motor base.
To prevent the parts of the appliance from damage and dust and from being lost, reassemble
the appliance for storage (see „Assembling the Juicer“). Ensure to store the appliance where
it is clean, dry and safe from frost and unacceptable strain (mechanical or electric shock,
heat, moisture) and where it is out of reach of young children. Place the appliance upright
on a clean and stable surface, where it could not tilt or fall. Do not place any hard or heavy
objects on the appliance.

Notes for disposal

Dispose of the appliance must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local
regulations and requirements for electrical appliances. Please contact your local disposal
company.

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Warranty

We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase.
Any demonstrable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further
claim and within warranty limits of the law free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no
Warranty claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inap­propriate treatment, over loading or installation mistakes. The Warranty claim expires if there is
any technical interference of a third party without an written agreement.

The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges of
costs and risk of the transport.

Information and Service

Please check www.gastroback.de for further information. For technical support, please
contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: [phone] or e-mail
[e-mail].

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Index

| C |

cleaning.......................................20, 21

| D |

dust cover ..............................15, 18, 21

dimensions .........................................18

disposal .............................................21

| F |

filling capacity ..............................19, 20

filter basket ......... 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

first use ..............................................18

| H |

hot surfaces ........................................16

| J|

juice cone ........... 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

juice container ..... 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

| M |

motor base .......... 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

| O |

operation .....................................16, 18

| P |

power consumption .............................18

power cord ......................15, 16, 17, 18

power supply ......................................18

| S |

safeguards ...................................16, 17

service ...............................................22

spout .................. 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

storage .............................................. 21

| T |

technical specifications ........................18

| W |

warranty ............................................ 22

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