Juiceman JM550S User Manual

Enjoy the Fresh Side of Life

The Big AppleTM 4" Wide-Mouth Juice Extractor

Extractor de jugo con tubo de alimentación de 4 pulgadas

Customer Care Line:

USA 1-800-231-9786 Accessories/Parts (USA) 1-800-738-0245 For online customer service

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Servicio para el cliente:

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JM550S

Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

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Read all instructions.

❍ To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plugs or

appliance in water or other liquid.

❍ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children.

❍ Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,

or before cleaning.

❍ Avoid contacting moving parts. ❍ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number on the cover of this manual.

❍ The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer

may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

❍ Do not use outdoors. ❍ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. ❍ Always make sure juicer cover is clamped securely in place before motor is

turned on. Do not unfasten clamps while juicer is in operation.

❍ Be sure to turn switch to OFF (0) position after each use of your juicer.

Make sure the motor stops completely before disassembling.

❍ Do not put your fingers or other objects into the juicer opening while it

is in operation. If food becomes lodged in opening, use food pusher or another piece of fruit or vegetable to push it down. When this method is not possible, turn the motor off and disassemble juicer to remove remaining food.

❍ Do not use the appliance if the rotating sieve is damaged.

POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to ﬁt into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent

removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided

to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their use.

c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,

2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualiﬁed personnel ; in Latin America, by an authorized service center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is for household use only.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR JUICE EXTRACTOR

How to Use

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This product is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material and, if applicable, any stickers from the product. Remove and save literature.

• Please go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your warranty. For additional information and recipes for your product, go to www.juiceman.com.

• Take the appliance apart following instructions in DISASSEMBLING YOUR JUICE EXTRACTOR and wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING. This will remove any traces of dust or residue left from manufacturing and shipping.

Important: Do not rinse or immerse base in water or any other liquid.

• Place base on a dry, level counter to prepare and assemble, following instructions in ASSEMBLING YOUR JUICE EXTRACTOR.

• Once assembled place the appliance on a level dry space, allowing air space on all sides to provide proper ventilation for the motor.

ASSEMBLING YOUR JUICE EXTRACTOR Important: Always make sure your juice extractor is unplugged before

assembly.

1. Place juice bowl over base with juice spout facing

the lid locking lever (B).

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† 1. Small food pusher (Part # JM550S-01)

† 2. Large food pusher (Part # JM550S-02)

3. Feed chute

4. Feed chute hatch † 5. Lid (Part # JM550S-10) † 6. Stainless steel filter

(Part # JM550S-03) † 7. Juice bowl (Part # JM550S-04)

8. Pulp spout

9. Pulp opening † 10. Pulp container (Part # JM550S-05)

11. Speed control

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† 12. Cleaning brush (Part # JM550S-09)

13. Base † 14. Juice pitcher (Part # JM550S-06) † 15. Juice pitcher lid

(Part # JM550S-07)

16. Juice spout

17. Safety lock button

18. Lid locking lever † 19. Feed chute hatch release cover

(Part # JM550S-08)

20. Maximum (max) feed chute fill line

21. Built-in cord storage (under base) Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/

removable parts

2. With both hands, hold the ﬁlter by the rim and center it over drive shaft inside the juice bowl. Carefully lower ﬁlter into the juice bowl; press down ﬁrmly on the rim to secure (C).

Important: The cutting blades at the bottom of the ﬁlter are extremely sharp! Always hold and carry the ﬁlter by the rim.

Note: When assembled properly, the ﬁlter will spin

freely in the juice bowl. To check that it is assembled properly, simply try spinning the ﬁlter by the rim.

3. Place the lid on the juice bowl so that the pulp opening is positioned over the pulp spout. Position the back of the lid over the edges of the pulp spout ﬁrst; then lower the lid to ﬁt ﬁrmly against the juice bowl (D).

7. Place the food pusher assembly in the feed chute until you are ready to juice. To insert, align the metal ridge on the large food pusher with the groove on the feed chute. Push down, so the food pusher unlocks the feed chute hatch and ﬁts fully into the feed chute (H). (For more information on the different sizes of food pushers, refer to USING THE FOOD PUSHERS.)

4. Engage the lid locking lever with the safety lock

hook on the feed chute (E). You should hear a click as it locks in place.

Important: Your juice extractor will not operate if the lid locking lever is not properly locked.

USING THE FOOD PUSHERS Note: The food pusher has 2 parts; the smaller inner section locks into the larger

outer section.

For Smaller Produce:

1. For small fruits and vegetables, remove the small food pusher by holding the large food pusher with one hand and twisting counterclockwise until the lock of the inner section is disengaged; lift the

small food pusher straight up (J).

2. Place the large food pusher into the feed chute,

5. Tilt the pulp container slightly and place it directly beneath the pulp opening. Push the bottom of pulp

matching the metal ridge on the food pusher with the groove on the feed chute.

container inward so top edge slides up, behind the pulp spout. Continue to press ﬁrmly on the bottom of the pulp basket until it ﬁts snugly against the base (F). When correctly positioned, pulp container will be completely covered by the pulp opening in the lid.

Tip: To make cleaning easier, you may wish to line the pulp container with a scrap bag or small trash bag to

catch the pulp as you juice.

3. Push down, so the large pusher unlocks the feed

chute hatch and ﬁts fully into the feed chute (K).

4. Use the small food pusher to help guide the fruits and vegetables through the opening in the large food pusher.

6. Place the lid on top of the juice pitcher and position the pitcher to ﬁt the juice spout into the opening at the back of the pitcher. Be sure that the juice spout

empties through the opening in the pitcher lid (G).

For Larger Produce:

When using larger pieces of fruits or vegetables, replace the small food pusher in the large food pusher and use the assembled piece to help guide the larger fruits and vegetables through the feed chute. Match

the notches on the small food pusher with the tabs on the large food pusher and twist the top clockwise until the small pusher is locked in place (L).

DISASSEMBLING YOUR JUICE EXTRACTOR Important: Always make sure your juice extractor is

unplugged before starting to disassemble.

1. Remove the food pusher from the feed chute.

2. Press down on safety lock button, swing lid locking

lever away from feed tube. Release safety lock button (M).

7. To remove the feed chute hatch release cover on the feed chute for cleaning, simply press down on the tab at the top of the cover and pull the cover away from the feed chute (R). (This design allows you to more easily remove any small pieces of food that may get trapped during use.)

3. Grasp bottom of the pulp container and pull it away from the base, tilting slightly to release it from behind the pulp spout (N).

PREPARATION How to prepare fruits and vegetables for juicing. Purchasing and Storing Ingredients:

• Always use fresh fully ripened fruits and vegetables.

• When purchasing consider selecting fruits and vegetables in season for best freshness and ﬂavor.

• Choose fruits that are plump, tender and have bright color. Fruits should be heavy for their size without bruises, cuts or blemishes.

4. Lift up on the lid to remove from the base. To remove easily, you may need to lift up on the front ﬁrst, then disengage the back of the lid from the pulp spout on the juice bowl (P).

• To ripen fruit, place in a small clean paper bag. Close the bag loosely and let stand at room temperature. (To speed ripening, add a ripe apple or banana to the bag.) Once ripened, store in the refrigerator for a day or 2 until ready to use.

• Store perishable vegetables in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Preparing Fruits and Vegetables for the Juice Extractor:

• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly just before using in the juice extractor, using a natural bristle brush and a biodegradable cleaner to help remove pesticide residue.

• If desired, remove the skin. The skin may be left on all produce with the exception of:

5. The juice bowl and the ﬁlter can be removed together to disengage from the drive shaft. To remove, lift up on the front and back of the juice bowl (Q).

6. Once removed from the drive shaft, separate the two pieces by grasping the ﬁlter by the rim and lifting out of the juice bowl.

o All citrus fruits, including

• Oranges

• Grapefruit

• Lemons

• Limes

• Tangerines

Note: The oil in the skin of these fruits tastes bitter and is difﬁcult to digest. Tip: Although the skin may be left on melons and pineapple, you may choose to

remove them to maximize the fruit ﬂavor in the ﬁnished drink.

Important: The cutting blades at the bottom of the ﬁlter are extremely sharp! Always hold and carry the

ﬁlter by the rim.

• All pits and large seeds should be removed from fruits, including: o Apricots o Cherries o Nectarines o Mangos o Peaches o Plums o Melons

• Remove and discard outer leaves of non-organic produce. Peel away any wax coatings.

• Trim any bruised or discolored sections of fruits and vegetables.

• The design of the feed chute accommodates larger produce. It will easily accommodate most whole fruits and vegetables, such as, apples, beets, carrots and celery. If necessary, cut into large pieces before inserting into feed chute.

• Be sure all parts of the juice extractor are clean and dry. See the CARE AND CLEANING instructions section of the manual on page 11.

USING YOUR JUICE EXTRACTOR

1. Assemble the fruits and /or vegetables to be used on the counter or in a bowl next to the extractor.

2. Place the juice pitcher under the spout and be sure the pulp container is in place.

Note: When using the appliance, do not allow the pulp container to overﬁll. This may cause the appliance to stall.

3. Plug appliance into standard electrical outlet.

4. Turn the power to LOW (1) and allow it to run 10 seconds before placing any food into the feed chute.

5. Select the LOW (1) for soft to medium textured fruits and vegetables; use HIGH (2) for hard foods, such as, carrots, beets and broccoli.

6. Insert the fruits and/or vegetables into the feed chute and use the food pusher as a guide to gently direct the produce. To get the most juice from the fruits and vegetables, do not rush the food through the appliance.

Note: Do not allow food to extend above the max ﬁll line on the feed chute. Important: Never place ﬁngers or hands into the feed chute.

7. The juice extractor will automatically separate the juice and pulp.

Note: Both the juice pitcher and pulp container can be emptied at any time. Simply turn the speed control to OFF (0). Be sure to replace both containers before resuming juicing.

8. When juicing is complete, turn the speed control to OFF (0) and wait for the motor to come to a complete stop. Allow all remaining juice to drip into juice pitcher before removing it.

9. Unplug appliance and follow directions under DISSASEMBLING YOUR JUICE EXTRACTOR.

JUICE EXTRACTOR TIPS

• Do not put food into the extractor before turning the appliance on.

• Let the appliance run for at least 10 seconds before placing any food into the feed chute.

• Do not let the juice or pulp container overﬁll while using the machine. Turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop running and any juice to stop ﬂowing. Empty the juice and/or pulp container. Be sure they are properly replaced before resuming operation of the extractor.

• Do not process bananas, avocados or coconut. They have no juice and will clog the appliance.

• Be sure to remove all pits and large seeds from fruits.

• For maximum nutritional beneﬁts, drink your processed juice right away.

FOR OPTIMUM JUICING

• Avoid excessive buildup of pulp on the underside of the cover.

• Remove rind of melons; because they are so thick, they water down drinks.

• Refrigerate washed ripe fruits and vegetables until ready to use.

USES FOR THE PULP

The pulp from the fruits and vegetables is high in nutritional value. Use it to add ﬁber and ﬂavor to mufﬁns and quick breads. Use it to thicken soups, casseroles and sauces. Use fruit pulp to add nutrition and ﬂavor to desserts, such as, puddings and cakes. Be sure to use it the same day you extract the juice.

Pulp is also food for your garden. You can use it as compost.

Care and Cleaning

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Important: Always unplug your juice extractor from the outlet before cleaning. CLEANING

1. Disassemble the appliance following the instructions for disassembly.

Tip: Pulp from pulp container can be used in many different ways: making breads, mufﬁns, cakes, soup stocks, compressed facial packs and garden compost material. See USES FOR THE PULP.

2. Using a sponge or damp cloth, clean the base, feet and underside of the appliance. If necessary, you may use a damp toothbrush or cloth to clean juice from the inside the motor shaft (on top of motor base).

Important: Do not immerse the base in water or spray with water. Clean only by wiping with a damp sponge, cloth or paper towel.

3. All parts – except the base – are dishwasher-safe (top-rack only) or you may wash in warm, soapy water, using any mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Do not use any products containing ammonia or scouring powders, as these can dull, scratch or mar the surface. Use the cleaning brush provided to remove pulp left on any of the removable parts. Do not use metal brushes or pads.

4. To clean the food pusher, twist to unlock and remove the small food pusher from the large food pusher. Clean with other removable parts; once parts are dry, put back together.

5. To clean the feed chute, remove the feed chute hatch release cover and use the cleaning brush to remove any small particles of food stuck on the feed chute hatch mechanism.

6. To clean the ﬁlter, use cleaning brush provided to make sure tiny holes in mesh ﬁlter are not clogged. This can be accomplished by holding ﬁlter under a running faucet while brushing the mesh ﬁlter screen from both the inside and outside of the ﬁlter mesh with the cleaning brush.

Important: The cutting blades at the bottom of the ﬁlter are extremely sharp! Always hold and carry the ﬁlter by the rim.

REMOVING TOUGH STAINS

1. Due to powerful staining properties found in many vegetables, particularly carrots, we suggest soaking any stained parts overnight in one of the following solutions:

• Biodegradable soap in enough warm water to cover juice extractor parts

• ¼ cup bleach added to a sink full of warm water

• 1 part warm water to 1 part cider vinegar

• ½ small box of baking soda in enough warm water to cover juicer parts

Important: Never use ammonia or abrasive cleansers!

2. After soaking overnight, lightly scrub with soft bristle brush and liquid detergent.

STORAGE

Store your appliance in a clean, dry place. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on cord where it enters juicer, as this could cause cord to fray and break.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Juice extractor is turned on but will not run.

Appliance makes loud noises and begins to vibrate.

Motor seems to stall. Juicing may be too

Pulp is too wet and not enough juice is being extracted.

Juice leaks between the juice pitcher and the cover of the juice extractor.

Safety lock may not be closed securely.

Soft foods may have clogged the filter.

vigorous and/or pulp has built up under the cover.

May be pushing foods too quickly through the appliance.

Juice pitcher may not be properly placed. Juicing action may be too fast.

Turn appliance to OFF (0) and unplug. Check that each part of appliance is attached correctly and all parts are clean and free of food remnants.

Turn appliance to OFF (0) and unplug. Remove the filter basket and clean with a brush to remove all food particles.

Turn appliance to OFF (0) and unplug. Remove the filter basket and clean with a brush to remove all food particles. Clean cover before replacing and continuing to juice.

Use the pusher as a guide; do not use pressure. Turn appliance to OFF (0) and unplug. Remove the filter and clean with a brush to remove all food particles. Soak the filter in a solution of hot water and lemon juice (this will remove excess fiber from the strainer) or wash in the dishwasher on the top rack.

Make sure juice pitcher is flush with the appliance. Slow down the juicing action.

OVERHEAT PROTECTION SYSTEM Important: This appliance contains a PTC overheat protection system. When the appliance is being operated for too long or with too much load, the PTC protector will shut down the power of the appliance to protect the unit. If the power shuts down, unplug for 15 minutes and plug in for normal operation.

RECIPES

DRINK YOUR VEGGIES

4 medium carrots 1 large apple 2-inch piece cucumber 1-inch piece fresh ginger Process vegetables and fruit through juice extractor into juice pitcher. Stir to

blend ﬂavors. Pour into short cocktail glasses. To serve, garnish with lemon wedges. Makes about 2 cups (2 to 3 servings).

ENERGY ON THE RUN

1 small wedge of cabbage (about 4 oz.) 2 medium stalks celery 1 medium carrot ½ large beet ½ large red pepper ½ lemon, peel and white pith removed Process vegetables and fruit through juice extractor into juice pitcher. Stir to

blend ﬂavors. Pour into short cocktail glasses. To serve, garnish with a small celery stalk. Makes about 1¾ cups (2 to 3 servings).

CINCO DE MAYO

2 tomatoes ¹⁄8 small onion ½ red bell pepper ¼ cup ﬁrmly packed cilantro ½ lemon, trimmed of peel and pith Process vegetables and fruit through juice extractor into juice pitcher. Stir to

blend ﬂavors. Pour into short cocktail glasses. Makes about 1¼ cups (1 to 2 servings).

GREEN BOOST

1 medium stock (6 oz.) broccoli 1 (3 oz.) small yellow squash 1 medium celery stalk ½ small green bell pepper ½ inch slice cucumber Process vegetables through juice extractor into juice pitcher. Stir to blend ﬂavors.

Pour into short cocktail glasses. To serve, garnish with slice of cucumber on the glass. Makes about 1¼ cups (1 to 2 servings).

DRINK YOUR FIRST COURSE

5 medium carrots 2 large stalks of celery 1 medium apple 1 sprig parsley Process vegetables and fruit through juice extractor into juice pitcher. Stir to

blend ﬂavors. Pour into short cocktail glasses. To serve, garnish with lemon wedges. Makes about 1¾ cups (about 2 servings).

MANGO TANGO PUNCH

1 red apple 2 plums, pitted 1 mango, seed removed ¼ (9 oz.) cantaloupe Process fruits through juice extractor into juice pitcher. Stir to blend ﬂavors.

Pour into short cocktail glasses. To serve, garnish with several grapes on a skewer. Makes about 2 cups (2 to 3 servings).

MORNING DEW

1 green apple ¼ (16 oz.) honey dew melon 8 strawberries 1 cup green grapes Process fruits through juice extractor into juice pitcher. Stir to blend ﬂavors.

Pour into tall glasses. If desired, add a splash of club soda. To serve, garnish with a fresh strawberry on the glass. Makes about 2 cups (2 to 3 servings).

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