Cuisinart JEX-450A User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
CUISINART JUICE EXTRACTOR JEX-450A
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CONTENTS
Important Unpacking/Repacking Instructions . . . . . . . . 1–2
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Assembling Your Cuisinart Juicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disassembling Your Cuisinart Juicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Thermal Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Care and Cleaning/Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . .11
Tips on Juicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Vegetables and their Vitamin and Mineral Content . . . . . 16
Fruits and their Vitamin and Mineral Content . . . . . . . . . 17
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
IMPORTANT UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: The filter basket/shredder disc has sharp edges.
Handle carefully.
1. Place the box on a large, sturdy, flat surface.
2. Remove the instruction book and any other literature.
3. Put one hand on each side of the Styrofoam®inserts
and carefully lift the Styrofoam®inserts out of the box.
4. Separate Styrofoam®inserts to remove components.
5. Remove unit base, top cover, pulp container, juice cup
and pusher from Styrofoam®mold.
6. Remove top cover of juice extractor. Carefully remove
all protective shipping material.
Keep all plastic bags away from children.
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REPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place filter basket/shredder disc inside of filter bowl.
2. Place filter bowl and juice cover onto motor housing.
Lock juice cover into place by turning left to right.
3. Insert motor housing, top cover and pulp container into
Styrofoam®insert.
4. Place food pusher and juice cup into Styrofoam®insert.
5. Place empty Styrofoam®insert over insert holding
components.
6. Put one hand on each side of the Styrofoam®inserts
and place contents into box.
7. Close box cover.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Always use the appliance on a dry, level surface.
3. Do not push produce into the feed chute with your
fingers. Always use the food pusher provided.
4. Do not touch the small cutting blades in the base of
the stainless steel filter basket.
5. Do not leave the juice extractor unattended when in
use. Close supervision is necessary when this
appliance is being used near children. Do not allow
children to use this appliance.
6. Always make sure the juice extractor is properly and
completely assembled before operating. The unit will
not turn on unless properly assembled.
7 . Always disconnect the juice extractor from the power
outlet when not in use or when assembling.
8. Always make sure juice extractor cover is securely in
place before motor is turned on. Be sure to turn switch
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to off position after each use for your juicer. Make sure
the motor stops completely before dissembling.
9. Do not put your fingers or any other object 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 the remaining food.
10. Do not operate any electrical appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has
malfunctioned or been damaged in any manner.
If damaged, immediately stop use and call Cuisinart
Customer Service at 1800 808 971 (AUST) or
0800 435 000 (NZ) for examination, adjustment
or repair.
11. Do not immerse power cord or motor base in water or
any other liquid.
12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
13. Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven.
14. Always turn appliance off at the power point and
remove cord
- if the appliance is left unattended
- if not in use
- before cleaning
- before attempting to move the appliance
15. For any maintenance other than cleaning call
1800 808 971 (AUST) or 0800 435 000 (NZ).
16. This appliance has a 3-prong grounded plug .
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a grounded outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
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17. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not
put motor, unit housing and power cord in water or
other liquid.
18. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
19. Avoid contacting moving parts.
20. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
21. Do not use outdoors.
22. Always make sure juicer cover is clamped securely in
place before motor is turned on. Do not unfasten
clamps while juicer is in operation.
23. Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use
of your juicer. Make sure the motor stops completely
before disassembling.
24. Do not use the appliance if the rotating sleeve is damaged.
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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock. The appliance is equipped
with a 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding-type plug to
fit the proper grounding-type receptacle.
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GROUNDING METHOD
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding-type plugs and 3-pole cord connectors that accept
the plug from the appliance. Use only extension cords which
are intended for indoor use. Use only extension cords having
an electrical rating not less than the rating of the appliance.
Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension
cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not abuse
extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect.
Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges.
INTRODUCTION
Raw juices derived from fresh fruits and vegetables are
invaluable as an aid in maintaining a balanced diet.
Raw juice contains, in its most natural and complete form,
precious vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoids and enzymes.
Nutritional authorities claim that raw juice is food in one of
its most easily digestible forms.
Be sure to use your Cuisinart Juicer daily, or as often as
you can manage, in the manner recommended in this
instruction manual.
Because of the cleansing and rebuilding properties
contained in juices, it is recommended that you use juices
in small amounts in the first week and then gradually
increase amounts as you can comfortably enjoy them.
We recommend that juices be taken alone, between meals,
and at room temperature – not with meals.
This Cuisinart Juicer is the result of intensive research and
engineering efforts, and we are sure you will be delighted
with its performance.
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PARTS
1. Food Pusher
2. Extra-Wide Feed Chute
3. Top Cover
4. Stainless Steel
Filter Basket and
Shredder Disc
5. Filter Bowl
6. Motor Housing
7. Pulp Container
10-Cup Capacity
(dishwasher-safe)
8. Pulp Container Lip
9. Lo/Off/High Toggle
Switch
10. Juice Collector Cup
and Cover
11. Froth/foam separator
(ensures juice froth is
separated from juice
when poured into glass)
12. Rest Button (not shown)
located under unit base
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Assembling Your Cuisinart Juicer
NOTE: The juice extractor will not operate
until the pulp container is locked into
position. To assemble this unit the
following steps must be followed in the
order given.
Step 1
Place filter bowl on top of the motor
housing.
Step 2
Place the stainless steel filter basket
inside the centre of the filter bowl. Make
sure it snaps into hub. Press firmly on the
stainless rim of the filter basket. To avoid
injury do not press on shredder disk.
Note: Before switching the juicer on,
ensure the stainless steel filter basket is
pushed down firmly until it clicks into place.
Step 3
Place the Juicer top cover over the
top of the motor housing by positioning
it over the centre of the filter and lower
into position.
Step 4
Lock juice cover into place by turning
left to right (counterclockwise) until cover
locks into position. Follow instructional
arrows on top cover.
Step 5
Slide the food pusher down the feed chute
by aligning the flat area of the food pusher
with the flat area of the feed chute. Food
pusher is marked with an arrow for easy lineup.
Continue to slide the food pusher down the feed chute.
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Step 1 and 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
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Step 6
Place the pulp container into position by grasping the lip
of the pulp container with one hand and tilting the pulp
container slightly. Place under top cover until it locks
into position.
Step 7
Place the juice collector cup provided under the spout of the
filter bowl.
Disassembling Your Cuisinart Juicer
Step 1
Turn the Cuisinart Juicer toggle switch to the off position.
Remove the plug from the power outlet.
Step 2
Remove juice cup.
Step 3
Remove the pulp container by tilting slightly to remove from
base.
Step 4
Remove the lid by twisting right to left (clockwise) as far as it
will go to disengage then lift up cover.
Step 5
Remove stainless steel filter basket and filter bowl at the
same time by holding onto the filter bowl spout and pulp
container lip while putting pressure with your thumbs on
the top rim of housing and pulling gently in an upward
motion. For best cleaning results, we recommend
cleaning the filter basket with a nylon cleaning brush.
THE STAINLESS STEEL FILTER BASKET
CONTAINS SMALL SHARP BLADES TO CUT AND
PROCESS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
DO NOT TOUCH BLADES WHEN HANDLING THE
FILTER BASKET.
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Step 6
To remove the stainless steel filter basket, lift up from
juicer bowl.
Caution: Sharp blades
OPERATION
Note: The juice extractor will not operate until the pulp
container is locked into position. See page 8.
Step 1
Wash your selection of fruit and vegetables for juicing.
Note: Most fruit and vegetables such as apples, carrots and
cucumbers will not need to be cut to size as they will fit into
the feed chute whole.
Step 2
Ensure that the Juicer is correctly assembled and
that the juice collector cup is placed under the spout
while juicing.
Step 3
Plug the power cord into a power outlet. For softer fruits
and vegetables such as melons, spinach, pears, etc., use
the low setting. For harder fruits and vegetables such as
carrots, beets, cabbage, etc., use the high setting.
Toggle to the low or to the high position depending on the
fruit or vegetable being processed. Toggle to the off position
when process is completed.
Step 4
With the motor running place food down the feed chute.
Using the food pusher, gently guide food down the chute.
To extract maximum juice always push the food pusher
down slowly. Make sure flat area of food pusher is aligned
to flat area of feed chute. The food pusher is marked with
an arrow for easy lineup.
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