Biochef Synergy User manual

USER MANUAL AND RECIPES
Synergy
Slow Juicer

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The information in this manual is intended to help
you to get the best results from your BioChef
Synergy Slow Juicer. Please read and follow these
instructions and safeguards prior to use.
Please keep your manual handy for future
reference, warranty information and support details

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Safety Precautions
! Read all instructions.
! To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put the body (motor) in
water or any other liquid .
! Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by children.
! Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use and before disassembly
for cleaning.
! Avoid contact with moving parts.
! Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
! The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer
may cause damage and will void warranty.
! Do not let cord hang over edge of counter.
! Make sure the motor has stopped completely before dissembling.
! Do not put your ngers or other objects into the juicer while it is in
operation. If food becomes lodged in the opening, use the provided
food plunger to push it down or press the button into reverse mode. If
ingredients are still lodged in the juicing drum, turn o and disassemble
to remove remaining food. You may need to cut produce smaller, or feed
ingredients slower into the chute to prevent this.
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Parts and Accessories
1 Hopper and
Feeding
Chute
2 Bowl (drum)
3 Motor Base
4 Spinning
Basket
5 Extrane,
Coarse
Strainer
6 Tamper
7 Auger
8 Pulp
Container
9 Juice
Container
10 Cleaning
Brush
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2
3
4
7
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6
9
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Step 5
Align the open
triangles on the hopper
and twist the hopper
clockwise until the
lock position.
Step 2
Placethebowlrmly
onto the base.
Step 4
Insert auger into
strainer/spinning
basket. Wind clockwise
untilitissittingrmlyin
the bowl.
Step 3
Place the desired strainer
into the spinning basket
and then place these into
the bowl, aligning the
triangle on the strainer with
the triangle on the bowl.
Assembly Instructions
Step 1
Ensure the yellow pulp
plug at the base of the
bowl has been inserted
rmlyintotheoutlet.
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Operating Instructions
Press the power switch into the On position. Insert ingredients into the feeding
chute individually. For best results add ingredients at an even slow pace to
ensure maximum extraction is achieved..
CHOOSE YOUR STRAINER
Fine Strainer
Theholesofthenestraineraresmallerandproduce
a more pulp free juice. Use this strainer when making
juice with hard fruits and vegetables or ingredients high
inbre.
Coarse Strainer
The bigger holes in the strainer produce thicker juice.
Use this strainer for soft fruit such as strawberries, kiwi
fruit, citrus and tomatoes.
REVERSE FUNCTION
If you notice any ingredients have become stuck or are refusing to move
use the tamper to gently push ingredients downwards. The reverse switch is
specicallyforthisreason.Pressthereverseswitchdownfor3-5secondsand
repeat2-3timesifnecessary.
Once the auger has come to a complete stop press the forward switch
to continue.
JUICE OUTLET CAP
Close the juice outlet cap to mix your juice inside your juicer. Open the juice
outlet cap to dispense as required.
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Troubleshooting
My juicer
does not
operate when
the switch
is in the ON
position
1. Make sure the power cord is properly secured into
the power source and that the switch is turned to
the ‘ON’ position.
2. Check that the hopper is assembled correctly.
PLEASE NOTE: If the hopper has not been securely
locked in place with the arrows aligning, the
appliance will not work for safety reasons. This
is due to a magnetic safety strip located inside
the hopper which must align with the matching
magnetic strip inside the base.
3. Check the appliance has been assembled
according to the instructions in this manual.
My juicer
has stopped
during
operation
If your juicer has stopped during operation, please
check that the hopper is correctly aligned with the
base. If the alignment shifts during operation the
juicerwillsimplyturno.Turnyourjuicero,reset
the hopper and you should be able to continue.
The Synergy Slow Juicer has an automatic motor
cutosafetyfeaturethatwillactivateifthejuiceris
overloaded. This has been designed to help prevent
accidental damage and to help extend the life of
themachine.ToresetyourjuicertakeotheHopper
lid and remove any ingredients in the juice bowl.
If necessary switch the juicer into Reverse/REV to
unwindanybrethatiscaughtaroundtheauger.
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The hopper
will not open
Thehopperopensinananti-clockwiseway.Ifthe
hopper will not open easily, try the following:
1. Allow your BioChef Synergy Slow Juicer to run
withoutaddingmoreingredientsbeforeturningo
and attempting to remove the hopper.
2. Switch your juicer into reverse for a few moments to
help dislodge any remaining ingredients around the
auger and feeding chute of the hopper.
PLEASE NOTE: The auger turns in a clockwise direction
which is opposite of the hopper. This may cause an
unintentional tightening of the hopper and result in
dicultyreleasingthehopperfromthejuicingbowl.
3. After you have fed the last ingredients into the
hopper, let it run until all the juice and pulp has run
through the machine. Pour one or two glasses of
waterdownthehoppertoushoutmuchoftheleft
over pulp.
4. Liftotheentirejuicingsectionbeforetryingto
separate.
What is the
dierence
between the
ne strainer
and coarse
strainer?
The‘nestrainer’istheonewithsmallholesinthe
stainless steel section of the part. This strainer is best
usedforhardrmingredients,mostlyvegetablessuchas
carrots and beetroots.
The ‘coarse strainer’ has bigger holes in the stainless
steel section of the part. Use this strainer for ingredients
that are of a more pulpy nature, or if you want a juice
which is more pulpy or thicker in consistency. Regarding
strainer selection for suitable ingredients, please refer to
page 7.
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Juice is
leaking over
the base
Due to the drum seal located in the bottom of the
bowl not being watertight some leaking may occur.
The seal has been designed this way to prevent
excess heat caused by the friction against the silicone
as the auger is turning. If you are experiencing a large
amount of leaking it may be time to replace the drum
seal, please contact the Customer Care Centre or
website for ordering replacement parts.
The bowl
shakes when
squeezing
A slight shaking of the motor while in operation is
completely normal. Variations beyond this depend on
thebrecomponentsoftheingredients.Hardortough
ingredients such as carrots and beetroots may cause
the bowl to shake more than soft and juicy ingredients.
My juice is a
little pulpy,
how can I x
this?
1. Make sure the yellow silicone plug is fully inserted
into its slot. This part is removable to assist with
cleaning but is often not reinserted correctly. It
acts as a pressure point to ensure that the pulp is
ejected from the pulp tube.
2. The outlet can sometimes get blocked if
ingredients are fed too quickly into the juicer.
Please try slowing down the rate at which you insert
produce into the juicer.
3. Try cutting ingredients into smaller pieces (3 to
5cm) so the vertical auger will be able to fully crush
and process before the next ingredient is fed in.
4. Freshandrefrigeratedingredientswillhavermer
bresandgreaterwatercontentandwillbeless
pulpy in constitution.
5. Over time, the silicone spinning basket blades may
become blunt. Please contact the Customer Care
Centre or website for ordering replacement parts.
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FAQs
Do I need to refrigerate fruits and
vegetables before juicing them?
Apart from tasting better when
juiced, refrigerated fruits and
vegetables will provide a higher
yield of juice than room temperature
produce.Thisisbecausethebre
inrefrigeratedproduceisrmer
when chilled and consequently
provides more juice when crushed
compared to softer or warmer fruits
and vegetables, which may also be in
a partial stage of dehydration (losing
water content).
What’s the best way to prepare
fruits, vegetables and leafy greens
for juicing in the BioChef Synergy?
VEGETABLES
We recommend preparing your
vegetables by cutting them into
pieces that will simply fall through
the feeding chute without assistance.
FRUITS
We recommend preparing your fruits
by cutting them into pieces that will
simply fall through the feeding chute
without assistance. We recommend
removing skins from most citrus
fruits although one third of the skin of
lemons and limes may be left on.
LEAFY GREENS
Roll leaves into parcels and then fold
them in half, ensuring that the parcels
will simply fall through the feeding
chute without assistance. You may
notice with some leafy greens that
they can cause the BioChef Synergy
to clog. This can be remedied by
adding a few pieces of carrot or
otherbrousvegetables,whichwill
help to push through the leafy green
material. Also, wet leaves will not pass
through the juicer as well as drier
leaves, so when washing produce,
pat dry with a kitchen towel before
inserting into the BioChef Synergy.
The vertical crushing and squeezing
mechanism of the juicer means
that the smaller you cut the pieces
before you feed them into the shoot,
thelesslikelythatthebreswill
become tangled around the internal
mechanism. For best results cut your
ingredientinto3-5cmpieces.
What are the best apples for juicing?
Wendthatfreshandchilledgreen
apples are the best. Nutritionally,
green apples contain various
antioxidants, are a good source of
vitamin C and are considered to be
able to prevent the formation of
gall stones in the bladder and help
remedy liver and kidney disorders.
Do I need to peel citrus for juicing?
We recommend peeling the skin
from mandarins, oranges and
grapefruit prior to juicing as the skin
has a bitter taste and this will transfer
through to the juice. The skin of
lemons and limes do not have this
bitteravourandassuchcanbe
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juiced. Leave about one third of the
skin of lemons and limes on.
What can I juice with a BioChef
Synergy and what should I avoid?
The BioChef Synergy can juice
just about all types of fruits and
vegetables. It is not a food processor
so do not place any of the following
in the juicer:
• hardcoconutbre–soft,young
eshisok
• seeds
• unsoaked/roasted nuts
• legumes
• sugar cane
• frozeningredients-forsorbet
removefruitfromfreezer5-10
minutes before using.
• shormeat
• liquorice root or other woody
materials
• dried herbs and spices
• stone fruit with stones in
• olives
What’s the best way to prepare nuts
for making nut milks?
We recommend raw almonds as
the best nut (although it is actually
classiedasakernel)formaking
milks with. All nuts should be soaked
for at least 8 hours and then rinsed
thoroughly. Feed the soaked nuts
simultaneously with water into the
juicer. We have found that 250g of
nuts makes about a litre of milk with
a good consistency. Of course this
is all down to personal preference.
Simply add more nuts / less water
for a creamier milk, or less nuts /
more water for a thinner milk.
Switch the BioChef Synergy on and
start placing handfuls of nuts into the
feeding chute whilst slowly pouring
the water in at the same time. The
goal is to be placing the last nuts
into the feeding chute just as the
water runs out. This may take a few
tries to get right but the results are
worth it. Other nuts worth trying
either in combination with almonds
or alone are brazil, macadamia,
hazelnut, walnut and pecan. We also
recommend adding agave syrup,
maple syrup, cacao nibs, dates (with
stones removed), apple juice, vanilla
or cinnamon as sweetners and
avourenhancers.
PLEASE NOTE: Use only raw nuts, not
roasted and ensure that you always
soak the nuts for a minimum of eight
hours before feeding into your juicer.
Can I grind seeds, grains or legumes
with the BioChef Synergy?
No. The BioChef Synergy Slow
Juicer is not a grinder and using
this machine as such will void the
warranty.
Can the BioChef Synergy make cold
press olive oil?
No.Thisisadierentprocess
tojuicingandrequiresdierent
machinery.
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Can I re-juice the discarded pulp in
order to get more juice?
TheBioChefSynergyisveryeective
at extracting high yields but some
users may put through the discarded
pulp again to try and gain more
juice yield. The results vary from
dierentingredientssofeelfreeto
experiment. Try mixing the pulp with
blended fruits to make fruit roll ups.
We recommend a BioChef food
dehydrator for this.
Is the BioChef Synergy suitable for
commercial environments?
We recommend the juicer does
not run for more than 30 minutes
at a time. Therefore, if using in a
commercial environment we would
advise operating two or three juicers
intermittently.
PLEASE NOTE: The BioChef Synergy
Slow Juicer does not have a
commercial warranty and so use of
the machine in a commercial setting
is at the discretion of the owner. You
could also make a larger quantity of
a base juice such as carrot or orange
andthenaddspecicingredientsas
listed on your menu.
How long can I keep the juice
before the nutritonal integrity has
depleted?
There’snospecicanswertothis
as there are too many variables
based on the type of produce and
storage method. When storing juice,
refrigerate in a glass airtight jar or
bottle for best results. This storage
method will usually help retain the
nutritional integrity of your juice for
up to 48 hours.
What’s the best way to clean the
BioChef Synergy and can I put the
parts into a dishwasher?
The BioChef Synergy parts are
dishwasher-safe(topshelf).Forbest
results, rinse prior to placing into the
dishwasher to remove any stubborn
bres.
Your juicer comes with a specially
designed cleaning brush to help
removeanystubbornbres.We
suggest immediately cleaning after
juicing.
On occasion we recommend soaking
the removable parts in a solution of
bi-carbsodaandwater.Thisdoesa
great job of removing juice stains that
may build up over time.
If you are in a hurry, soak all the parts
inwatersothebresinthejuicer
strainer are kept soft and pliable.
Can I buy spares for the BioChef
Synergy such as replacement
strainers, spinning brush, bowls or
pulp / juice containers?
Yes. Please contact the Vitality 4 Life
Customer Care Centre or website for
ordering replacement parts.
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Cleaning
TheBioChefSynergypartsaredishwasher-safe(topshelf).Forbestresults,
rinsepriortoplacingintothedishwashertoremoveanystubbornbres.
You can rinse your juicer easily after use by closing the juice outlet cap, and
runningwaterthroughthejuicer.Simplyopenthejuiceoutletcaptoushthe
water through.
Ifhand-washingsimplyrinseunderwater,andusethecleaningbrushtoscrub
anytoughbres.Ifyouareinahurry,simplyleavethepartssoakinginwater
sothebresremainsoftandpliable.
Werecommendsoakingyourpartsinasolutionofbi-carbsoda,waterand
white vinegar or lemon juice once per month or on occasion. This does a great
job of removing any juice stains or residue that may build up over time.
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JUICES
Green Juice
Servings: 4
• 1 small bunch curly kale roughly
chopped
• 1 lemon peeled and quartered
• 1 inch ginger peeled
• 1 cucumber cut into long strips
• 2 granny smith apples cored and
sliced
• 4 celery stalks
Green juices are rich in chlorophyll
initsnaturalstate–thewaynature
intended.
One of chlorophyll’s most important
functions is the oxygenation of the
bloodstream. It is necessary for
health to select foods that feed
rather than rob the body of oxygen.
Withoutsucientoxygeninthe
blood, we are prone to develop
symptoms of low energy, sluggish
digestion and metabolism, leading
to deterioration in vitality and an
increase in the onset of disease.
The addition of limes and apples to
green juices greatly assist to make
juices more tolerable to the palate.
Ginger
Zinger
Servings: 3
• 2 medium apples
• 5 carrots
• ½ inch fresh ginger
• ¼ lemon (peel removed to avoid
bitterness)
Pineapple
Pick-Me-Up
Servings: 4
• 3 medium carrots
• ½ small, ripened pineapple
(peeled, cored, and cut in quarters)
• 1 orange (peel removed
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Immune
Booster
Servings: 1 cup
• 1-3clovesofgarlic
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 1 bunch of rainbow carrots (can
substitute for any carrots), tops
removed
This healing juice is a great remedy
for that cold that just won’t go
away. Carrots are a good source
of vitamin C, vitamin B complex,
potassium, iron and sodium which all
work to boost the immune system
and improve liver function. Raw
garlicisanaturalanti-microbialanti-
inammatoryandpowerfultoolfor
boosting the immune system.
Mocktail
Mojito
Servings: 3
• 1 small bunch mint
• 1 small bunch parsley
• 1 lime (peel removed)
• 1⁄2inchfreshginger
• 2 cucumbers
• 1 green apple
Savoury
Gazpacho
Servings:1-2
• 4 ripened plum tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 red bell pepper
• ¼ small red onion
• 2 cups fresh parsley (leaves and
stems roughly chopped and
packed)
• 1 lime (peel removed)
Tomatoes are a great alkaliser
when consumed without sugars or
starches. Beetroot is a great blood
builder. Celery improves digestion.
Red Capsicum is good for skin, hair
and nails. Cucumber is a natural
diuretic. Parsley is high in minerals
including potassium.
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SWEET TREATS
What a wonderful way to use excess fruit by freezing and making delicious
ice creams and sorbet style desserts. Freeze fruit without skins, stones or
seedsandcutintopiecesthattintothefeedingchute.Removefrozenfruit
fromthefreezer5-10minutesbeforeyouplantousethemsothehardice
crystals have melted. Mixing frozen banana with other fruits will give a creamy
consistency.
Coco Mango
Icecream
• 2 frozen mangos
• 2 frozen bananas
• ½cupfreshcoconuteshcutinto
pieces
• ½ cup frozen pitted dates
Alternate all ingredients into the
feeding chute and mix well. You may
refreeze this nutritious, delicious treat.
Maca Fruit
Icecream
• 2 cups frozen fruit such as
strawberry, mango or pineapple
• 3 frozen bananas
• ½ cup soaked and drained
macadamias
• 1 tsp natural vanilla essence
Alternate the fruit, bananas and
macadamias. Quickly stir in the
vanilla and enjoy.
Blueberry
Spider
• 3 oranges (peeled)
• ¾ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ frozen banana
Juicetheorangesandll2glasses,
thenmakeablueberry-bananaice
cream by letting the frozen fruit run
through the machine. Take 2 ice
cream scoops and place them gently
into the orange juice and serve
immediately.
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OTHER RECIPES
Soy, Rice
& Nut Milks
Soak soybeans, rice and/or nuts
inlteredwaterforaminimumof
8 hours, water should cover them
completely. Rinse thoroughly until
water runs clear and drain.
Feed the mixture into the chute
simultaneously with the same
volumeoflteredwater.We
recommendusingthenestrainer
for smoothest results. For creamier
results use less water, or for a thinner
milk, increase the amount of water.
This works best using a large spoon
and scooping the mixture from a
container.
Keep the juice outlet cap closed
topre-mixthemilk.Toreduce
sediment, place a sieve over the
collection bowl or strain through a
muslin cloth.
If using soybeans, the resulting
mixture can be used to make tofu.
Foravouredmilks,trythefollowing
ideas:
• add berries, banana and other
fruits
• add a small amount of salt and/or
sweetener eg; raw honey or maple
syrup
• add vanilla and a pinch of cumin,
nutmeg, cinnamon or cardamom.
Tofu Recipe
• Add a small amount of salt to soy
juice if you haven’t already and boil
while stirring continuously.
• Add the curdling agent (coagulant)
to the boiled soy juice and let
standfor4-5minuteswhileit
curdles.
• Remove the excess water by
squeezingitwithclean,food-
grade muslin.
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BIOCHEF SYNERGY SLOW JUICER WARRANTY
WARRANTY PERIOD: DOMESTIC – 10 YEARS MOTOR & 5 YEARS ON PARTS
VITALITY 4 LIFE IS THE GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR AND WARRANTY PROVIDER OF BIOCHEF. WARRANTY REGISTRATION
AND CLAIMS ARE HANDLED BY YOUR LOCAL VITALITY 4 LIFE SUPPORT CENTRE, DETAILS ON INSIDE BACK COVER.
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY ONLINE AT WWW.BIOCHEFKITCHEN.COM/REGISTER-YOUR-PRODUCT
WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.
LODGING A WARRANTY CLAIM
Should you experience any issues with your product, please
follow these steps to lodge a warranty claim:
1. Contact your local Vitality 4 Life Service Centre with the
following details:
– Your warranty details including name, email and phone
number
– Product name and model number
– Product serial number, found on the rating label of the
product
– Explanation of how the damage occurred
– Photos of the damage or issue is highly beneficial to
expediting your claim
2. Vitality 4 Life will assess your claim and respond within
24-48 hours.
3. In the event the product is required to be sent to the
Service Centre, the customer is liable for all packing,
freight and insurance costs for transit of the product to
Vitality 4 Life. Subject to the applicable consumer laws in
your jurisdiction.
4. If the product, or one of its parts, qualifies for replacement
or service within the 30-Day period after date of purchase,
Vitality 4 Life will arrange the shipping at no cost to you.
5. Any product sent to a Vitality 4 Life Service Centre must
include a Return Authorization Form. Failure to include this
form may result in the product being rejected from our
warehouse or a delayed service time.
6. Vitality 4 Life will contact you with a quote prior to
undertaking any service work outside of the warranty
coverage.
7. Typical turn-around times to address warranty claims
can be between 10-14 business days, plus shipping,
depending on location and type of damage or warranty
claim.
TERMS OF PRODUCT WARRANTY COVERAGE
Vitality 4 Life provides the Product Warranty coverage
as further described below and limited to the terms and
conditions hereof:
1. If the BioChef Product exhibits a defect while in normal
domestic use, within the warranty period; we will, at
our option, either repair or replace the BioChef Product
or defective part free of charge. The product must be
delivered by insured mail, in proper packaging to your
Service Centre as indicated on the back of the manual as
a condition to any warranty service obligation.
2. In the event that the warranty period for a product has
expired, or if a Product does not qualify for warranty
service, repair or replacement, consumers may still buy
replacement parts or have products repaired by one of
Vitality 4 Life’s Service Centres. Please contact Vitality 4
Life for further information.
3. Do not send the product back to the Service Centre
without a Return Authorization Form.
4. In no event shall our liability exceed the retail value of the
product. We make no warranty with respect to parts, from
a source other than Vitality 4 Life.
5. In the event that warranty parts or products are provided,
the customer must cover the related shipping costs to
receive goods.
6. All exchanged or substitute parts and products replaced
under warranty service will become the property of Vitality
4 Life. Repaired or replaced products or parts thereof
will be warranted by Vitality 4 Life for the balance of the
original warranty period.
7. (Australia only) Our goods come with guarantees that
cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have
the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
1. Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the Product, not
caused by direct defect in factory workmanship or
materials.
2. Damage due to abuse, mishandling, alteration, misuse,
commercial service, tampering, accident, failure to follow
care, operating and handling provisions indicated in the
instructions.
3. Damage caused by parts or service not authorized or
performed by Vitality 4 Life.
4. ‘Normal’ wear and tear that naturally and inevitably occurs
as a result of normal use or aging.
5. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above
limitations may not apply to you in the case of damage
in shipment. If your BioChef Product was damaged in
shipment: Immediately report this type of damage to the
parcel carrier and have them file an inspection report to
contact the distributor from whom you purchased the
BioChef Productr for further instructions.
6. You have rights and benefits under the consumer laws
in your jurisdiction. Without detracting from these rights
or benefits, Vitality 4 Life excludes all liability in respect
of this product for any other loss which is not reasonably
foreseeable from a failure of this product, which may
include liability for negligence, loss of expenditure
associated with the product and loss of enjoyment.
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