Hamilton Beach 840095500 User Manual

Juice Extractor

840095500

Important Safeguards .......................... 2

Know Your Juice Extractor .................. 3

Before First Use .................................... 3

How to Assemble.................................. 4

How to Use............................................ 4

Fruit & Vegetable Preparation.............. 5

Caring For Your Juice Extractor.......... 6

Recipes .............................................. 7-9

Customer Service .............................. 10

In USA: 1-800-851-8900

In Canada: 1-800-267-2826

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Consumer Safety Information

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be observed,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. To protect against risk of electrical

shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
motor base in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near children.

4. Unplug cord from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep
fingers out of food chute.

6. Always make sure juice extractor cover
is clamped securely in place before
motor is turned on. Do not unfasten
cover latches while juice extractor is in
operation.

7. Never operate without pulp bin in place.

8. Be sure to turn switch to OFF position

after each use of your juice extractor.
Make sure the motor stops completely
before disassembling.

9. Do not put fingers or other objects into
the juice extractor food chute while it is
in operation. Never feed food by hand –
always use the food pusher. If food
becomes lodged in the opening, use
food pusher to push it down. When this
method is not possible, turn the motor
off, unplug the cord from the outlet, and
disassemble juicer to remove the
remaining food.

10. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, electrical
repair, mechanical repair or adjustment.

11. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause
fire, electric shock, or injury.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including stove.

14. Do not leave juice extractor unattended
while it is operating.

15. Blades are sharp; handle carefully.

16. Keep hair, clothing, and jewelry, as well

as spatulas and other utensils, away
from food chute during operation to
prevent the possibility of severe injury
to persons and/or damage to the
appliance.

17. The cutter/strainer is a very delicate
screen not covered under the
warranty. Do not wash in an automatic
dishwasher. If bent or damaged, do
not use, as it could break into small
pieces and cause personal injury and/
or damage the appliance. Call our
toll-free customer service number to
order a new cutter/strainer. Replace
cutter when it shows signs of wear.

This appliance is intended for household
use only.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do
not use another high wattage appliance on
the same circuit with your juice extractor.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an
electrical outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature intended to help reduce the
risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the

obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.

The length of the cord used on this appli­ance was selected to reduce the hazards
of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an
approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating
of the juice extractor. Care must be taken
to arrange the extension cord so that it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
accidentally tripped over.

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Know Your Juice Extractor

Before First Use: After unpacking

the juice extractor, wash everything
except the base in warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry immediately.
Never immerse the base in water;
wipe it with a damp sponge.

To Disassemble: Unplug cord from
outlet. Unlock both safety latches by
pulling out bottom of latch. Remove
cover, then lift up separator with
cutter/strainer.

1. Food Pusher

2. Food Chute

3. Cover

4. Cutter/Strainer

5. Separator

6. Pulp Bin

7. Juice Spout

8. Safety Latches

9. ON position

10. OFF position

11. Motor Base

12. Juice Cup*

13. Strainer*
* Featured on selected models

wWARNING

To reduce risk of personal injury and/or damage to your juice extractor:

• Never wash cutter/strainer or other removable parts in a dishwasher.

• Always inspect cutter/strainer before each use.

• Do not use a cracked, bent or damaged cutter/strainer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The cutter/strainer is a very delicate screen

subject to wear, and therefore is not covered under warranty. Call our toll-free
customer service number to order a new cutter/strainer.

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Important Information

• The juice extractor is manufactured
for NORMAL HOUSEHOLD USE. If
you have large quantities, such as
10 pounds or more, process in small
batches, allowing motor to cool
completely between uses.

• When juicing CARROTS, DO NOT
PACK food chute. Place carrots in
food chute one by one, and use
gentle pressure.

• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE FOOD
CHUTE. For best results, simply drop
food pieces, one at a time, into
chute. Gently and slowly press with
food pusher. This will extract the
maximum amount of juice.

• If the juice extractor SEEMS TO
STRUGGLE or slow down, turn the
unit OFF and unplug. Thoroughly
wash the cutter/strainer and separator
according to instructions. Reassemble
and continue juicing.

How to Assemble

Read and follow instructions in “Before First Use.”

1. Place separator on top of base as
shown on page 3.

2. Place cutter/strainer into separator
and gently push until firmly in place.
Once in place, the cutter/strainer
should spin easily.

3. Place cover on top of separator and
cutter/strainer.

4. Position the top of both safety
latches in place, then push in at
bottom to lock. Lock both sides.

DO NOT OPERATE UNIT UNTIL
SAFETY LATCHES ARE LOCKED.

5. Place pulp bin in place. Slide top in

first, then bottom, and snap into
place.

6. Place a container in position,
under juice spout.

NOTE: Check the pulp bin frequently.
It is important to empty the pulp bin
when full and to clean out the separator.

1. For more information, see “Fruit &
Vegetable Preparation.”

2. Cut food into pieces to fit the food
chute.

3. Plug cord into 120 volt AC outlet.

4. Be sure juice container and pulp bin

are in place.

5. Push switch up to turn on. The unit
will not turn on until safety latches
have been closed.

6. Place food in food chute and press
lightly with food pusher. Never use
fingers or utensils other than the
food pusher as a food pusher. Food

How to Use

should be placed in food chute only
when unit is operating. Food can be
continuously placed in food chute
without having to turn unit off.

7. When pulp bin is full, turn unit off. It
is very important to empty the pulp
bin when full. For best performance,
empty pulp bin and clean cutter/
strainer and separator often.

8. When juicing is completed, or when
pulp bin or juice container need to
be emptied, turn unit off and unplug
from outlet. Immediately wash cut­ter/strainer according to instructions.

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• Juicing avocados or bananas
produces a puree rather than a juice.

• Form leafy vegetables into compact
balls or rolls before inserting into food
chute.

• One pound of raw produce usually
yields one cup (8 ounces) of juice.

• When working with large quantities of
fruits and vegetables, be sure to stop
unit to empty pulp bin as it begins to
fill. The cutter/strainer should also be
cleaned, as the extraction will
decrease considerably.

• If you desire a clear juice, filter juice
through layers of cheesecloth or a
coffee filter. This will also remove any
foam which results during juicing.

• To keep juices from discoloring
during storage, add a few teaspoons
of lemon juice or ascorbic acid
powder.

• Serve juices immediately, as the
flavor and nutrient content decreases
rapidly when juices are stored. If it
is necessary to juice fruits and
vegetables some time before serving,
cover container tightly and refrigerate.
Do not store for more than 24 hours.

• The flavor, color, and consistency of
freshly juiced fruits will be different
from canned juices.

• Substitute fruit or vegetable juices for
stock or water in cooking.

• Some pulp remaining in juice is
normal. It increases the juice’s flavor
and nutritive value.

• Potato juice can be used in place of
cornstarch or flour as a thickening
agent in gravies and soups.

• Vegetable juice mixed with carrot
juice will produce a sweeter
vegetable flavor.

• Freeze vegetable pulp for use in
making soups.

• The softer the texture of a fruit or
vegetable, the thicker the juice
produced. Apricots, peaches, pears,
melons, and strawberries are soft
textured fruits. The juice that is
extracted from these fruits is very
thick and is known as nectar. It is
best to combine these juices with
thinner juices, such as carrot, apple,
etc. Beet greens, parsley, spinach,
and watercress yield very rich and
thick juices. They are very strong­flavored and taste best when
combined with other fruits and
vegetables.

• The optional strainer may be used to
further reduce pulp and foam.

Fruit & Vegetable Preparation

Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Remove pits, stones, and large seeds
from apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, etc. Peel thick-skinned fruits and
vegetables such as oranges, lemons, grapefruit, tangerines, watermelons,
pineapples and winter squash.

Juicing Tips & Techniques

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Caring For Your Juice Extractor

To prolong the life of the juice extractor, it is recommended that all washable parts
be washed immediately after each use.

The cutter/strainer is a very delicate screen not covered under the warranty. Do
not wash in an automatic dishwasher. If bent or damaged, do not use, as it could
break into small pieces and cause personal injury and/or damage the appliance.
Call the toll-free customer service number to order a new cutter/strainer. Replace
cutter/strainer when it shows signs of wear.

Cleaning and storing

1. Turn OFF and unplug from electrical

outlet.

2. Empty pulp bin and juice container.

3. Unlock safety latches. Remove

cover. Remove separator with cutter/
strainer immediately after using. Do
not let food dry and harden on the
cutter/ strainer. For hard to remove
particles, use a plastic bristle brush
or toothbrush.

4. Wash food pusher, cover, separator,
pulp bin, and juice container in hot,
soapy water. Rinse, dry, and
reassemble for storage. These
parts may also be washed in the
dishwasher.

5. DO NOT WASH the cutter/strainer in
the dishwasher.
USE CAUTION: The cutter/strainer
teeth are sharp. Handle carefully.
Wash the cutter/strainer in hot,
soapy water. Rinse then let dry.

6. Some foods may stain plastic parts.
Make a paste of baking soda and
water and rub on stained area with
a damp cloth. Rinse and dry.

NOTE: Carrots will stain the unit
permanently.

7. Wipe outside of base with a damp
cloth. Never immerse base in water.

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