Crux 14809 User manual

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5 Speed Digital Juice Extractor
Instruction Manual
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Thank You for choosing
We hope your new CRUX
small kitchen appliance will add
sleek elegance to your kitchen
Important Safeguards..................................................................................................................1-2
Additional Important Safeguards..............................................................................................3
Notes On The Plug ...........................................................................................................................4
Notes On The Cord ..........................................................................................................................4
Plasticizer Warning...........................................................................................................................5
Electric Power.....................................................................................................................................5
Getting to know your 5 Speed Digital Juice Station.........................................................6
Before Using For The First Time ...............................................................................................7
Assembly instructions................................................................................................................ 8-9
Preparing fruits and vegetables for your 5 speed digital juice extractor......... 10-11
Operating instructions..............................................................................................................11-12
Manual thermal protector............................................................................................................ 13
Disassembly instructions............................................................................................................. 13
User maintenance instructions.................................................................................................. 13
Care & cleaning instructions ...................................................................................................... 14
Storing instructions........................................................................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 15-16
Recipes ...........................................................................................................................................17-19
Warranty...................................................................................................................................... 20-21
Table of Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
5. Turn the appliance OFF. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp
the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
6. Avoid contacting moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Contact the manufacturer at their customer
service telephone number for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
8. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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Do not touch sharp blade in the base of the juicing disc.
11. Do not let cord contact any hot surface, including the stove.
Make sure the juicer is properly assembled before operating.
12. Always make sure the juice extractor cover is locked securely
in place before the extractor is turned on. Do not unfasten locking
bar while the juice extractor is in operation. Vibration can occur
during normal operation.
13. Turn the speed dial to Power (OFF) and unplug from electrical
outlet after each use of your juice extractor. Make sure the motor
is completely stopped before disassembling. Do not use any frozen
fruit/vegetables in this machine. This juicer is designed to juice
fresh fruits and vegetables only.
14. Do not put your fingers or other objects into the juice extractor
opening while it is in operation. If food becomes lodged in the feed
tube, use the food pusher or another piece of fruit or vegetable
to push it down. When this method is not possible, turn the speed
dial to Power (OFF), unplug the juice extractor from the electrical
outlet, and disassemble the juice extractor to remove remaining
food. When juicing hard fruits or vegetables, always juice on the
high speed settings (settings 4 or 5). Failure to do so will cause
damage to the juicer motor. Do not juice harder fruits on any of
the lower speed settings which is meant for juicing softer fruits and
vegetables.
15. Do not use the appliance if the rotating juicing blades and basket
are damaged.
16. Use care when handling the stainless steel blade basket.
Hold the basket’s rim only. Do not touch the cutter blades
on the bottom of the basket. The cutter blades are very sharp!
17. Do not operate without the pulp container in place.
Please see assembly instructions for proper placement.

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this instruction
manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
4. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn
the speed dial to Power (OFF) and unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
5. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do not use this
appliance after it has fallen into or becomes immersed in water.
6. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use this
appliance in an unstable position.
7. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
8. Pay special attention to the amount of pulp and residue produced
while juicing. Always empty a full pulp container before continuing
to juice.
9. Always ensure that the anti-drip spout is in the OPEN position when
juicing. The anti-drip spout should only be used to prevent dripping
when the juice jar is removed.

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NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in 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
modify the plug in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply
cord) should be used ato reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If an extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the 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 does not drape over
the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.

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PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the
counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to
darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 5 SPEED DIGITAL JUICE STATION
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. Food Pusher
2. Extra Wide Feed Tube
3. Clear Juicer Cover
4. Locking Bar Slots
5. Pulp Spout Cover
6. Cutter Blades
7. Stainless Steel Blade Basket
8. Pulp Spout
9. Juice Bowl Lip
10. Juice Bowl
11. Anti-drip Spout
12. Safety locking bar
13. Motor Hub
14. Motor Base
15. Speed Selector Knob
16. Polarized Plug
17. Rubber Feet
18. Pulp Container
19. Juice Jug Lid
20.Juice Jug
21. Cleaning Brush
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
The juice extractor comes almost completely assembled in the box.
1. Your extractor may be shipped with a protective cardboard insert between the clear
cover and the blade basket. Remove this and any other protective packaging before
using your juice extractor. Also included in the box is a cleaning brush.
2. Following the disassembly instructions, remove the food pusher from the feed tube, then
the cover, juice bowl with stainless steel blade basket.
3. Wash all removable parts (food pusher, clear cover, juice bowl, pulp basket, and juice
jug with lid) in warm water with a biodegradable, non-abrasive liquid detergent. Rinse
well and air-dry. This will eliminate any traces of dust or residue from manufacturing or
shipping.
Caution: Use care when handling the blade basket. Hold the basket’s rim only.
Do not touch the cutter blades on the bottom of the basket. The cutter blades are very
sharp!
Caution: Never rinse or immerse the motor base in water or any other liquid.

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Assembly instructions
Warning: Always make sure the juice extractor is unplugged
before starting assembly.
Important: The juice extractor is equipped with a safety
system that prevents the extractor from being turned on
unless the unit is completely and properly assembled.
1. Rotate the locking bar so that it sits at the front of the
base (see figure 2).
2. Place the juice bowl on top of the motor base so that
the juice spout fits into the cut out at the front of the base
(see figure 3).
Caution: Use care when handling the stainless steel blade
basket. Hold the basket’s rim only. Do not touch the cutter
blades on the bottom of the basket. The cutter blades are
very sharp!
3. Set the stainless steel blade basket onto the motor hub
in the center of the juice bowl (see figure 3). Press down
on the blade basket’s outer rim until it drops into place
and is securely seated. Gently rotate the blade basket
to ensure that it turns freely. If initially it fails to seat,
this should slip it into place. Double check by pressing
down on the rim and spinning it again.
4. Align the cover so that the pulp cover fits over the back
of the base. (see figure 4).
5. Turn the food pusher so that the groove in the side lines
up with the tab in the feed tube. Insert the food pusher
into the feed tube (see figure 5). Store the food pusher
in the feed tube of the lid until the produce is ready to
juice.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Locking
bar
Tab
Groove
Figure 5

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6. Push the safety locking bar up and over the lid. Make sure
the lid is locked securely into place (see figure 6).
7. Add the pulp basket (see figure 7). Tilt the pulp basket
slightly so that the lip of the juice bowl fits snugly over
the inside of the pulp basket. Push the bottom of the pulp
basket so that it rests securely on its platform.
Important: To avoid spillage, make sure the pulp basket sits
flush up against the base.
Note: To save cleaning time, line the pulp basket with a
plastic grocery store produce bag.
8. Make sure the anti-drip spout is properly open
(see figure 8).
9. Add the juice jug lid to the juice jug so that the lid’s cut
out fits over the pitcher’s pouring spout. Tilt the juice
jug slightly so that the extractor’s juice spout fits into
the top of the pitcher lid (see figure 7). This will prevent
juice spillage.
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Preparing fruits and vegetables for your 5 speed digital juice
extractor
• Clean all produce thoroughly, using a natural bristle brush. If you are not using organic
produce, we recommend using a biodegradable cleaner to help remove pesticide residue.
• Remove and discard the outer leaves of non-organic produce and peel any waxed fruit
or vegetable.
• Trim away any discolored or bruised sections.
• The skin may be left on all produce (including pineapple and melons) except oranges,
grapefruit, and tangerines. The oil found in these skins tastes bitter and is difficult to
digest.
• Remove melon seeds when possible, as they may escape through the top of the feed
tube while juicing. The pits of fruits such as cherries, pears, and peaches should also
be removed.
• Cut produce into pieces small enough to fit into the feed tube. Use the food pusher to
gently direct produce through the tube. Never push produce into the feed tube with your
fingers.
• It may be necessary to cut hard produce (carrots, beets, pineapple, etc.) into smaller
pieces to facilitate juicing.
• Leafy greens, parsley, wheat grass, and sprouts should be bunched up into a small, tight
ball and pushed through with either a carrot or the food pusher.
• Juicing herbs and leafy greens will yield a lower juice level due to the nature
of the vegetable or greens. It is recommended to juice them in combination with other
fruits and vegetables.
• Bananas are not suitable for juicing; a clear juice cannot be obtained from them and
residue left in the machine can clog the micro-mesh screen.
• For best results when juicing apricots, plums, pears, peaches, and tomatoes, produce
should be firm.
• When juicing apples, add a small amount of fresh lemon or lime to help slow down
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• Fruits that contain starch, such as bananas, papayas, avocados, figs and mangoes are not
suitable for the juice extractor. Use a food processor, blender or bar blender to process
these fruits.
• The juice extractor is not suitable for processing very hard and/or fibrous/starchy fruits
or vegetables such as sugar cane.
Important: Always juice hard fruits (see detailed chart below) in the higher speed settings
(settings 4 & 5). Failure to do so may result in a damaged motor and will cause the juicer
to break.
Operating instructions
5 speed Dial control
Your juice extractor offers 5 speed options that ensure optimal rpm to provide maximum
juicing efficiency.
Note: Efficiency describes the amount of juice extracted from your produce.
SPEED DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
5Hard Fruits /
Vegetables
Beets, Carrots, Fennel, Brussel Sprouts
4Celery / Leafy
Greens
Pear, Celery, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli,
Cucumber (with skin)
3 Apples Peach, Apricots, Plums, Tomato, Apples, Pineapples
2 Citrus Orange, Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon
1Soft Fruits Mango, Watermelon, grapes,
Cucumbers (peel removed), Raspberries, Blueberries
0Power (OFF) Turn Off the machine; Ready to use
Important: The juice extractor is equipped with a safety system that prevents the Extractor
from being turned on unless the unit is completely and properly assembled.
1. Assemble the juice extractor following the assembly instructions described in this manual.
2. Have all fruits and vegetables prepared for juicing.

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3. To begin, plug the unit into a 120v ac electrical outlet. The LCD display will illuminate once
you turn on the unit by selecting one of the 5 speed settings.
4. Once plugged in, the juicer will verify if the safety locking bar is properly fastened and
securely locked in place. If the safety locking bar is not properly assembled, and the
unit is turned on, the LCD will display “L” to inform the user that the unit is not properly
secured and locked in place. However, if the unit is in the OFF position, and the safety
locking bar is not properly locked into place, the unit will not power on. It is important to
always ensure that the safety locking bar is properly secured and locked in place prior to
juicing.
5. Remove the food pusher from the feed tube.
6. Turn the speed control dial to 5 to juice harder produce.
7. Turn the speed control dial to 1 to juice softer produce.
Note: When juicing a combination of hard and soft produce, such as beets, carrots
and strawberry, you will want to use the highest speed setting (5) for beets and carrots
and the lowest speed setting (1) for the strawberry. You do not have to turn the machine
off to change speeds. Simply turn the dial to change to the appropriate speed for each
type of produce being juiced.
Tip: To ensure maximum efficiency, alternate types of produce.
8. Once you have selected the desired speed setting for juicing and you are ready to begin
juicing, place produce into the feed tube. Use the food pusher to gently direct through
the feed tube and blade basket with the food pusher. When juicing is completed, turn the
speed dial to Power (OFF).
9. Slide the juice jug out from the juice spout. Serve juice immediately for the freshest flavor
and highest nutritional value.
10.Remove the pulp container and save or discard pulp.
Note: The pulp from your juice extractor can be used in many different applications such
as breads, muffins, cakes, soup stocks, compressed facial packs and garden compost
material.
11. Unplug the juice extractor from the outlet after use.
12. Follow disassembly instructions described in this manual; all removable parts should be
rinsed and cleaned after each use. Clean the juice extractor following the procedures

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described in the care & cleaning instructions.
Manual Thermal Protector
This product is equipped with a Manual Resettable Thermal Protector to protect the motor.
If the motor shuts down and LCD shows “E” and “1” flashing alternatively, turn the Speed
Selector Knob to Off position, and then unplug the juice extractor. Let the unit rest for
approximately half an hour. Once the resetting period has elapsed, plug the power cord
back into the outlet and turn the Speed Selector Knob to the desired setting to continue.
Disassembly instructions
Warning: Always make sure juice extractor is unplugged before starting disassembly.
1. Remove the pulp basket and juice jug.
2. Lift the safety locking bar up and off the bar locking slots on the cover.
Rest the locking bar at the front of the unit.
3. Lift juice extractor cover up and off the juice extractor.
4. Grasping the pulp spout in one hand and the back of the juice bowl in the other, loosen
and lift the juice bowl and blade basket off as one piece. These 2 parts will then easily
separate for easy cleaning.
Caution: Use care when handling the blade basket. Hold the basket’s rim only. Do not
touch the cutter blades on the bottom of the basket. The cutter blades are very sharp!
5. Please follow the procedures outlined in the care & cleaning instructions for specific
cleaning instructions.
User maintenance instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not
try to repair it yourself. Any servicing that requires disassembly other than cleaning must
be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.

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Care & cleaning instructions
1. Unplug from outlet. Please follow the procedures outlined in the disassembly instructions
to remove parts before cleaning.
2. Clean unit and parts after each use.
3. Do not immerse the motor base in water or spray it with water. Clean only by wiping with
a damp sponge, cloth, or paper towel. Use any liquid dishwashing detergent but do not
use products containing ammonia or scouring powders. These products will dull, scratch
or mark the surface.
4. If any juice has spilled under the juice extractor, clean legs and area with a lightly soaped
sponge, then dry. Use a damp toothbrush or cloth to clean juice from inside the motor
hub on top of the motor base.
5. All parts (except the blade basket and motor base) are washable in warm, soapy water
or in the dishwasher.
6. When cleaning the blade basket, make sure the tiny holes in the basket are not clogged.
This can be accomplished by holding the blade basket under running water faucet. Use
the cleaning brush included in a circular motion to clean the basket holes from both
inside and outside of the blade basket.
Caution: Use care when handling the blade basket. Hold the basket’s rim only. Do not
touch the cutter blades on the bottom of the basket. The cutter blades are very sharp!
Note: If necessary, allow the blade basket to soak in hot water with 10% lemon juice
added.
7. The juice extractor clear cover, juice bowl, pulp jug, juice jug and juice jug lid may
be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher. However, washing with warm (not hot) tap
water on a daily basis should be sufficient.
8. Due to the powerful staining properties of the carotenoids that are found in many
vegetables, especially carrots, we suggest soaking stained parts overnight in any of these
4 cleaning solutions:
• Biodegradable soap in enough warm water to cover juice extractor parts
• 1 part warm water to 1 part cider vinegar
• 1/2 small box baking soda in enough warm water to cover parts.
• Warm water with 10% lemon juice solution.
Caution: Never use ammonia or abrasives.
• Lightly clean with a sponge or kitchen rag and liquid detergent after soaking.
Warning: Never submerge the motor base in water or other liquid!

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Storing instructions
1. Unplug unit, assemble clean, dry parts before storing.
2. Store the juice extractor in its box in a clean, dry place. Never store it while it is hot or
still plugged in.
3. Store the food pusher in the feed tube of the lid.
4. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where
it enters the unit; while holding the cord perpendicular to the unit, push inwards slowly
to store it inside the base of the unit.
Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible correction
The juice extractor will not
turn on
• The juice extractor is equipped with a safety system that
prevents the extractor from being turned on unless the unit
is completely and properly assembled.
• Turn the speed dial to Power (OFF). Check to make sure
the blade basket is properly seated.
• Make sure the safety locking bar is securely locked into place
on the top of the lid. (see figure 6.) The lid must be bared
securely into place or the juice extractor will not turn on.
Excessive noise or
vibrations, unpleasant odor,
appliance is hot to the
touch, or the juice extractor
smokes after it is turned on.
• Unplug the unit immediately. Take the juice extractor
to a qualified appliance repair technician for servicing.

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Excessive noise or vibrations
occur after juice extractor is
turned on.
• Check to make sure the blade basket is properly seated.
• Pulp may have built up on the blade basket. Clean the
blade basket.
• Try alternating different types of produce while juicing.
Note: Because of the juice extractor’s powerful motor, a
small amount of noise and/or vibration is normal when the
extractor is turned on and as it comes to a complete stop.
All juicers will sound slightly different.
The blade basket is blocked.
Food Is jammed in the
base of the feed tube; the
juice extractor has stopped
during juicing.
• Turn the speed selector dial to Power (OFF). Remove
cover and clear feed tube. Chop fruits and vegetables into
smaller pieces to facilitate juicing.
“E” Error on the LCD screen • There was an error when turning on the juice extractor.
• This product is equipped with a Manual Resettable
Thermal Protector to protect the motor. If the motor shuts
down and LCD shows “E” and “1” flashing alternatively, turn
the Speed Selector Knob to Off position, and then unplug
the juice extractor. Let the unit rest for approximately
half an hour. Once the resetting period has elapsed, plug
the power cord back into the outlet and turn the Speed
Selector Knob to the desired setting to continue.
“L” on the LCD screen • The locking bar is not securely locked into place.
• The LCD will display “L” when the locking bar is down for
safety measures to ensure that the locking bar is always
properly secured and locked in place prior to juicing.

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Recipes
POMEGRANATES
Pomegranates are healthy, flavorful, delicious, and perfect to juice in the Juice
Extractor. They are worth the trouble of de-skinning and removing the membranes.
Cut off the 2 pole ends. Scoop out the center core without disturbing the seeds. Using
a sharp knife, score the outer skin and separate the pomegranate into sections. Place
the sections in a bowl of water. With your fingers, working in the water, roll the juice
sacs out of the papery inner membranes.
NOTE: The seeds will sink to the bottom, the membranes will float to the top.
Discard membranes and outer skin. Strain water and seeds are ready for extraction.
IMPORTANT: Juice pomegranates first at LOW speed into the clean pulp basket.
Then throw the pulp basket remains back into the Juice Extractor. Extract a second
time.
POMEGRANATE HEAVEN
• 4 pomegranates, seeded (2 cups of
seeds)
• 4 tangelos (or tangerines), skinned
• 2 pears, stems removed
JICAMA
Jicamas are traditionally used to relieve an upset stomach. They are a very good
source of calcium and phosphorus.
JICAMA WATERMELON COCKTAIL
• 1/2 watermelon (seeds and rind included)
• 3 jicamas (peeled)
• Kosher salt
Add to chilled glasses with a pinch of kosher salt.