Aroma ACJ-260 User manual

Juice Extractor
Instruction Manual
& Juice Recipes
Model: ACJ-260

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Readallinstructionsbeforeoperating.
2. Toprotectagainstriskofelectricalshock,donotimmersepowercord,
plugortheproductinwaterorotherliquid.
3. Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthejuiceextractorisusedbyornear
children.
4. Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuse,beforeputtingonortakingoffparts
andbeforecleaning.
5. Donot operate thejuiceextractorwitha damaged cordorplugorafter the
juiceextractormalfunctions,isdroppedordamagedinanymanner.
Returntheappliancetothenearestauthorizedservicefacilityfor
examination,repairorelectricalormechanicaladjustment.
6. Theuseofattachmentsnotrecommendedorsoldbythemanufacturer
maycausefire,electricshockorinjury.
7. Donotuseoutdoors.
8. Donotletcordhangoveredgeoftableofcounter.
9. Besureto turn switch toOFFposition after each useofthe juice
extractor.
10. Avoidcontactinganymovingparts.
11. Donotfeedfoodbyhand;alwaysusefoodplungerwhenextractingjuice.
12. Alwaysmake surethecutter/strainerandtopprotectivecoverfitsecurely
inplacebeforethejuiceextractoristurnedON. Donotunfastenorunlock
thesafetycoverlockwhiletheproductisinoperation.
13. Cuttingteethofcutter/strainer are sharp. Useextra caution when
handlingit.
14. Donotput fingers or objectsotherthan fruit and vegetablesintothe juice
extractorwhileit is in operation. Iffoodbecomes lodged in opening,use
foodplungeroranotherpieceoffruitorvegetable to pushit down. When
necessary,turn the extractor OFFand remove the remainingfood inside
theextractor.
15. Usethisproductwithrated110voltageA.C.outletonly.
This appliance is intended for Household Use Only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1.Ashortdetachablepower-supplycord is provided to reduce risks resultingfrom
becomingentangledinortrippingoveralongercord.
2.Longerdetachablepower-supplycordsorextensioncordsareavailableandmay
beusedifcareisexercisedintheiruse.
3. Ifalongerdetachablepower-supplycordorextensioncordisused:
a. Themarked electrical ratingoftheextensioncord shouldbeatleastasgreat
astheelectricalratingoftheappliance.
b. Thelongercordshouldbearrangedsothatitwillnotdrapeoverthecounter
topor tabletop whereitcanbepulled on bychildrenortrippedover unintentionally,
theextensioncordshouldbeagrounding-type3-wirecord.
POLARIZED PLUG
If this appliance has apolarized plug(onebladeiswiderthantheother),follow
theinstructionsbelow:
Toreducethe risk of electric shock,thisplug is intended to fitintoa polarized
outletonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnotfitfullyintotheoutlet,reversetheplug.
Ifitstill does not fit, contactaqualified electrician. Do not attempttomodify the
pluginanyway.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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1.
Plunger
2. Feeding channel
3. Protectivecover
4. Cutter/Strainer
5. Separatingunit
6. JuiceSpout
7. ResidueSpout
8. MotorUnit
9. Pulpcontainer
10. Coversafetylatches
11. ON/OFFSwitch
12. Juicecontainer
13. Cupdriptray

HOW TO USE
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Check that whether the voltage of the juice extractor corresponds to the
voltage on your main supply meter.
2. Wash the parts of the product, which will come into contact with food.
3. Practiceassemblinganddisassemblingthejuiceextractorafewtimesbefore
starting to use it.
DISASSEMBLE AND ASSEMBLE THE JUICE EXTRACTOR
(Please refer the parts to the number indicated in Parts and Identification page)
Disassemble
1. Turn the switch to OFF position. Unfasten the cover latches. Remove the
top cover and the separating unit.
2. Gently remove the cutter/strainer upwards from separating unit.
3. Remove the separating unit from the motor base.
Assemble
4. Place the separating unit on motor base, use both hands and make sure the
unit fits in place. Gently insert cutter/strainer onto the separating unit, turn it
clockwise and make sure it sits securely and balanced on the separating unit
and the motor base. IMPORTANT: The cutter must be placed securely on
the separating unit and motor base in order to make the juice extractor
function properly.
5. Place the protective cover on top of the juice extractor and fasten the safety
latches on BOTH SIDES.
6. Place the pulp container under the residue spout.
7. Place the juice collector under the juice spout.
8. Plug in the juice extractor and you are ready to use the juice extractor.
CAUTION:
The product is equipped with a safety protection system. If the protective
cover is not corrected placed or the cover latches are unfastened, the juice
extractor will not start to function.
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START EXTRACTING JUICE
1. Rinseandcleanvegetablesandfruitsthoroughlyfirst. Peelandremovecoreif
needed. Cutfoodintosmallpieces for fitting intothe feeding channelof the
protectivecover. (Wesuggesttocutfoodnobiggerthan2”longand¾”wide;
slightlyadjustthesizeoffoodforittofitthechannel.)
2. TurnswitchtoONposition. Usefoodplungertopressdownfruitsandvegetables
GENTLYintojuiceextractor. Processsoft-texturedfruits first (such as melonand
peach),followedbyfirmerfruitsandvegetables(suchascarrotsandcelery).
IMPORTANT:Donotforcethefoodintothecutter/strainer,instead,usefirmbut
moderatepressure.
3. Usejuicecollectortocollectjuice.
4. Toemptythe pulp container: turn juiceextractorto OFF position. Use handleto
removethepulpcollectoranddiscardthepulp. Rinsethecontainerwithwaterand
putitbacktotheplace. Forbestresults,emptypulpcontainerwhenitis¾filled.
JUICING TIPS
•Handform leafyvegetablessuchasspinachand parsleyintocompact(ball)shapes
first,andfeedintothefeedingchannel.
•Alwaysservejuiceimmediately. Thevitamincontentofjuicedecreaseswhenjuices
arestored. Ifnecessary,coverthejuicecontainertightly withfoodwrapsandstoreit
inrefrigerator. Donotstoreover24hours.
•Addafew spoonfuls of lemon juiceinyour juice collector beforejuicingto keep
juicesfromdiscoloring.
•Whenpreparinglarge quantity of fruitsand vegetables to makejuice,check pulp
containerafterprocessing2lbs.offood.
•Donotuse this juice extractorto extract juices fromavocado,banana and
raspberries.
•Uselayersofcheeseclothtofilterjuiceifclearjuiceisdesired.
•Whenprocessingmoist, leafy vegetables orextract a large amountoffruits and
vegetables,the areabetweenthecutter/strainerandtheseparatingunitmay
becomeclogged. Ifthejuiceextractorbecomescloggedorvibratesexcessively,
turntheunit to OFF position,unplugcord and allow thecutter/strainerto stop
completely. Emptythepulpcompletelyandreplacecoverandfastenthecover
latches. Itisnowreadytocontinuetoprocessjuice.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
•Alwaysmakesurethatthecutter/strainer is securelyplaced on the
separatingunit andthemotorbaseinorder tohavethejuiceextractor
functionproperly.
•
Somepulpremaininginjuiceisnormal,whichincreasesthenutritive
valueofthejuice.

CAUTION:
•Alwaysusefoodplungertofeedfoodintofeedingchannel.
•Donottouchanymovingpartsofthejuiceextractorwhileinuse.
•Unplugbeforeassembling,cleaningandremovingparts.
•Turnoffthejuiceextractorandunplugwhenhavinganycloggingproblems.
Removepulpon the cutter/ strainer orinthe clogged area andcontinueto use
theproduct.
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HOW TO CLEAN
BEFORE CLEANING, TURN THE SWITCH TO “OFF” AND UNPLUG.
1. GentlyRemovetheprotectivecover,theseparatingunitandthecutter/strainer
fromthejuiceextractor.
2. Alsoemptyall pulps in thepulpcontainer and inside theprotectivecover and
usewatertorinsebothparts.
3. Cleanthecutter/strainer by rinsing withwaterby using a smallbrushto remove
theremainingpulp. Note:Useasoftbrushtobrushcleanthecutter/strainer.
Donotusemetalbrushesormetalscouringpadforcleaning.
4. Forcleaningtheexteriorof themotorbase,usea dampspongeandwipedry
withdrydishcloth.
5. Neverimmersethemotorbaseinwateroranyliquid.
CAUTION:
•Donotcleanthecutter/strainerindishwasher.
•Donotusebleachforcleaning.
•Thecutter/strainermust be replaced
assoonaspossiblewhenthereissign
ofdamageandwear.
FORORDERINGPARTSOR
IFYOUHAVEANYCOMMENTSABOUTTHISPRODUCT,
PLEASECONTACT AROMA CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
AT1-800-276-6286
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JUICE RECIPES
Please see How To Use in page 4 and 5 for user instructions
Healthy, Delicious Juice Easy HOW TO
AAA Juice Rinse all ingredients with water.
6 carrots Remove core of apple. Cut apple and beet into
2 stalks of celery the size that fit the feeding channel.
1 apple
1/2 handful of wheatgrass
1/2 handful of parsley
1/2 beet
Creamy Sensation Remove core of apple. Cut apple and orange
1 peeled orange into the size that fit the feeding channel.
1/2 apple After juice is extracted, use shaker
1/4 tsp. Honey to shake juice, honey, dry milk
1/4 tsp. Vanilla extract and vanilla extract and serve.
2 tbsp. Non-fat dehydrated milk
Cantaloupe Delight Rinse ginger and carrot with water.
1/4 ginger root Cut ingredients into the size that fit
5 medium carrots, no green the feeding channel of extractor and extract juice.
1 apple
Golden Aroma Peel mange and oranges.
1 mango Rinse apple and strawberries with water.
2 carrots, no greens Remove core of apple and mango.
1 green apple Cut apple and mango into size that fit
4 peeled oranges the feeding channel and extract juice.
6 strawberries
Health Combo Rinse spinach thoroughly with water,
Handful of Spinach make sure not dirt left on leaves. Shape
Handful of Parsley spinach and parsley leaves in ball shape to fit
4 carrots the feeding channel, and extract juice.
2 celery stalks
Body Cleanser Cut beet and cucumber into the size that can
4 carrots fit into the feeding channel and extract juice.
2 cucumber
1 beet

Healthy, Delicious Juice Easy HOW TO
Protein Boost Peel pineapple and banana. Cut into the size that
1/4 pineapple, peeled can fit the feeding channel and extract juice.
1 peeled banana Use milk shake bottle to shake the juice, soymilk
1/2 cup soymilk and protein powder for 20 seconds and serve.
3 tbsp. Protein powder
Spring Aroma Rinse strawberries with water and peel oranges.
8 oz. Plain Yogurt Cut oranges in the size that can fit into the feeding
5 strawberries channel and extract juice. Use shaker to
10 frozen grapes
shake the juice and yogurt for 30 seconds and serve.
1/2 frozen banana, peeled
3 oranges, peeled
Body Balancer Rinse all ingredients with water. Remove core of
apple.
3 carrots
Cut Brussels sprouts in half to fit the feeding channel.
2 lettuce leaves Fold lettuce into ball shape to fit the feeding channel.
1 handful string beans Extract juice and serve.
4 Brussels sprouts
2 apples
Tomato Pasture Rinse tomatoes, lemon and celery with water.
1 1/2 large tomato Extract juice. Use shaker to shake juice, butter milk
1/2 lemon with ice seconds and serve.
2 stalks of celery
1 1/2 cups of cold buttermilk
Few ice cubes
Veggie Snap Rinse all ingredients with water. Make sure no dirt
4 carrots left on spinach leaves and roots. Fold spinach leaves
4 asparagus spears and lettuce into ball shape and extract juice.
Handful of spinach
5 leaves of lettuce
Liver Reliever Rinse potatoes with water and peel. Cut them into the
4 medium potatoes size that can fit the feeding channel.
few ice cubes Extract juice and serve with adding ice cubes.
Pearful Delight Rinse pears and peach with water and peel.
3 Asian pears Cut them into the size that can fit the feeding channel.
1/2 tsp. honey Extract juice and stir in honey before serving.
1 white peach
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Aroma Housewares Company warrants this product free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year from provable date of purchase.
Within this warranty period, Aroma Housewares Company will repair or replace,
atits option, defective partsatno charge,providedtheproductisreturned,freight
prepaid with proof of purchase and U.S. $6.00 for shipping and handling charges
to Aroma Housewares Company. Please call the toll free number below for
return authorization number. Allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
This warranty does not cover improper installation, misuse, abuse or neglect on
part of the owner. Warranty is also invalid in any case that the product is taken
apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and they may vary from state to
state.
AROMA HOUSEWARES COMPANY
6469 Flanders Drive
San Diego, California 92121
1-800-276-6286
M-F, 8:30 AM -5:00 PM, Pacific Time
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