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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