SEMAK VITAFRUIT JUICER – MODEL VF1000
SEMAK AUSTRALIA: FACTORY 18, 87-91 HALLAM SOUTH ROAD, HALLAM VIC 3803
PH +61 3 9796 4583 FAX +61 3 9796 4586 WEB WWW.SEMAK.COM.AU
OPERATION AND WARRANTY BOOKLET
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ 4
Semak Vitafruit VF1000 Parts ................................................................................................ 5
Operating Instructions for Semak Vitafruit VF1000 ................................................................ 6
Choosing the Right Strainer ................................................................................................... 6
Assembly Instructions for the Semak Vitafruit VF1000 .......................................................... 7
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 9
Service & Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 9
Electrical Compliance ............................................................................................................. 9
Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 10
WARRANTY REGISTRATION .................................................................................................. 12
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RETAIN THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Instructions
• Read all of the instructions contained in this manual.
• DO NOT operate the machine with wet hands.
• DO NOT run juicer for more than 30 minutes continuously at any one time.
• Keep the machine out of reach of children and infirm persons. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Never
allow the cord to hang over benches or counters. Be aware that children if
unsupervised may pull the appliance from the bench or place the cord around
their neck causing injury or death.
• Never try to overcome the blocking and safety mechanisms of the machine.
• Before any cleaning, checking or maintenance, stop and unplug the machine.
• DO NOT pull the power cord to disconnect the machine. DO NOT operate any
appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is
dropped or damaged.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet when the juicer is not in use, before
disassembling, putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands and utensils away from the container
during operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons and/or the machine.
• DO NOT use attachments other than those supplied with the machine or by
Semak. Always operate Vitafruit with the food chute in place.
• To protect against electric shock, DO NOT place the machine on hot surfaces or
immersed in water or any other liquids. DO NOT use the appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT attempt to repair the machine.
• This appliance should be used according to the instructions. MISUSE of this
appliance will cause HAZARD.
• CAUTION: The auger is a rotating gear which can cause injury such as de-gloving,
crushing and scalping.
• Never try to push fruit into the auger with fingers or utensils
• Always operate with the food chute in place
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, long apron strings, clothing and hair should
be carefully tied back to prevent becoming caught in rotating parts.
• When crushing hard fruits, vegetables, nuts or coffee monitor the temperature of
the motor and processed product. Turn the motor off if motor or processed
product becomes warm/hot
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Semak Vitafruit VF1000 Parts
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Operating Instructions for Semak Vitafruit VF1000
1. While the Vitafruit Living Juicer / Food Processor can extract juice from
unpeeled fruits and vegetables we recommend you thoroughly wash and peel
your fresh ingredients to remove accumulated chemicals.
2. Cut fruit or vegetables into small pieces (about 2 inches) so that juice may be
extracted more thoroughly.
3. Turn on the machine and let it run without interruption until all the juice has
been extracted.
4. If the juicer starts to vibrate slightly during operation, turn off the machine and
empty the drum set.
5. Re-assemble and resume normal operation.
6. After placing the last pieces of fruits or vegetables into the hopper, keep the
machine running for a few seconds longer to ensure the machine has extracted
the last drops of juice.
7. Switch off machine.
8. Clean drum set after each use of the Vitafruit Living Juicer / Food Processor.
9. DO NOT run the machine for more than 30 minutes at a time.
10. Wash the Vitafruit Living Juicer / Food Processor’s screw and parts in warm,
soapy water in your kitchen sink and rinse well.
11. Do Not Place Parts Or Accessories In Your Dishwasher.
12. Do not immerse unit in water. Clean with a damp cloth.
Choosing the Right Strainer
Material Strainer
Apples, oranges, pears grapes, strawberries, kiwi fruit, tomatoes, avocadoes,
aloe plant, radishes, beet tops, (fruit) spinach, carrots, yams wheat grass
Juicing Strainer
Red/green pepper, garlic, ginger, herbs, soaked rice and beans, fresh fish and
meat
Mincing Strainer
Pasta, Noodles, Breadstick
Mincing Strainer
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Assembly Instructions for the Semak Vitafruit VF1000
1. Connect drum with main body by turning
locking clip clockwise (about 60°). Place
hopper onto guide.
2. For juicing function, Place the screw into
the drum. Insert the juicing strainer into
the drum. Place the drum cap onto the
drum end and turn it counter-clock-wise
until it clicks firmly into place.
3. For mincing function, Place the screw
into the drum. Insert the mincing strainer
into the drum. Place the drum cap onto the
drum end and turn it counter-clock- wise
until it clicks firmly into place. If interested
in making pasta, noodles or breadstick,
please proceed to page 8.
4. Place juice bowl and waste bowl under
drum set. Plug power cord into wall outlet.
5. Press the ON button. Place a few pieces
of cut fruit or vegetables, one at a time into
the guide. Use the food pusher to press the
fruit or vegetables gently down the guide.
6. DO NOT place any metal objects into the
hopper. If the drum set is plugged or the
machine stops operating, press the reverse
button 2 to 3 times and press the on button
again to resume normal operation.
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7. Switch the juicer OFF before changing
accessories or touching any moving parts.
Remove the drum set from the main body
by turning the locking clip counter-clock
wise. Pull the screw forward to disassemble
it from the drum set. After juicing wash all
parts in warm soapy water.
Do NOT place any of the juicer accessories
in the dishwasher.
8. Do NOT run juicer for more than 30
minutes continuously at any one time.
Making Pasta, Noodles, Breadsticks
1. Open drum cap. Replace juicing strainer
with mincing strainer. Choose and place the
desired nozzle into the front end of the
mincing strainer. Turn drum cap counterclockwise until it clips firmly into place.
2. Sprinkle a small amount of wheat flour
on the holding dish, placed under the
spout. Press ON button. Push pasta dough
through the food guide without stopping.
3. Use scissors to cut the pasta to desired
lengths. Cook according to recipe used.
Disassemble unit and rinse all parts and
accessories first in cold water. Then wash in
warm soapy water in your sink — NOT in
your dishwasher.
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Maintenance
Check the following each day:
• Container and motor base are properly cleaned.
• Juicing drum is properly reassembled
• Juicing drum is properly located on the motor body.
Check the following each week:
• Motor sounds fine and is not smelly ie. Burning smell.
• Auger does not emit squeaking/whining sound that could be attributed to worn bearing
• Plunger has not been lost
• Water-tightness of motor base
Check the following each month:
• Container is clean and no residual build up.
• Motor and container operation sounds fine
• The drive coupling and motor drive do not exhibit wear and tear
• Visual Test in compliance with AS/NZS 3760
Check the following quarterly:
• Determine the amount of use that your juicer is getting and when it should be serviced
• All juicers should be serviced at least once per year and general maintenance
undertaken on the cutting unit and bearing. Since the auger bears the majority of wear
and tear, all gears, bearings and the auger should be checked to ensure correct
performance
Service & Maintenance
For Service and Repair, contact Semak for your nearest Authorised Service Agent
The Foodservice Industry is deemed a hostile environment within the scope of AS/NZS
3760:2003. Semak Juicer MUST be routinely electrically tested for compliance with this
standard if used commercially.
It is recommended that a Food Safety program such as HACCP be employed and that
routine service and repair be undertaken at the time of electrical testing to ensure the
correct operation and function of all parts.
Electrical Compliance
Semak Vitafruit complies with:
IEC 60335-2-14:1997 Electrical Safety
CISPR14-1:2000 Electromagnetic Compatibility
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Warranty
The Semak Vitafruit VF1000 is a commercial appliance. This product is guaranteed for 1
Year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical defects. If the fault is
deemed caused by MISUSE/ABUSE the terms of the warranty are invalidated. If the product
has been opened or tampered with (ie. In an attempt to repair it) the warranty is
invalidated. All warranty repairs should be undertaken by Dimark Commercial Pty. Ltd.
It is against company policy to authorize warranty repairs over the phone. Service Agents
will require a work order number from Semak to conduct warranty repairs.
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SEMAK WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD IN AUSTRALIA
The benefits conferred by this warranty are an alternative to all other rights and remedies
in respect of the product which the consumer has under the Trade Practices Act and similar
State and Territory Laws.
Semak Australia. Warrant each new SEMAK appliance manufactured by SEMAK to be free
from defects in materials or manufacturing process for a period of 2 years from the date of
original purchase.
Should defects due to faulty materials or manufacturing process develop within the
warranty period, the appliance will be repaired without charge providing all conditions of
this warranty are observed.
1. Proof of Purchase and Warranty card must be retained and available on request.
2. This Warranty is void if the equipment has been damaged due to misuses neglect or is
used for a purpose for which it was not suited; and no repairs, alterations or
modifications have been attempted by other than Semak or its authorised Service
Agent.
3. Semak Australia. Reserves the right to reject a claim for warranty if service is required
due to misapplication, improper installation, inadequate wiring, and incorrect voltage
conditions. Under no circumstances shall SEMAK or its agents bear responsibility for
consequential damages of any kind.
4. Where required by Statute or local authority, equipment must be installed by qualified
person in accordance with all relevant regulations. Failure to do this will void product
warranty.
5. Cost of transport of any appliance or part to and from SEMAK or its Service Agent is to
be paid by the owner.
6. A charge will be made where failure is due to neglect, abuse or accidental damage on
the part of the operator, or when no fault can be found or the fault is due to causes
outside the control of Semak Australia.
7. The above does not preclude the purchaser from their Statutory rights as a consumer.
Semak Australia
Factory 18
87-91 Hallam South Road
HALLAM VIC 3803
Ph 61 3 9796 4583
Fax 613 9796 4586
Email technical@semak.com.au
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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