Fresh'n Squeeze Produce Plus Operating manual

November 2008
Operator & Service Manual
Produce Plus Juicer

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Operator & Service Manual
Produce Plus Juicer
Copyright © John Bean Technologies Corporation 2008
JBT FoodTech
400 Fairway Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
[phone]
Manual No. 060-05082 – November 2008

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Safety Information...............................................................4
Safety Instructions .............................................................6
Technical Specifications ....................................................7
Important General Produce Information ..........................9
Operating Instructions .....................................................13
Equipment Check .............................................................13
Juicing ..............................................................................14
Cleaning Instructions ......................................................16
Exploded View of Juicing Components .........................19
Maintenance .....................................................................20
Troubleshooting ...............................................................23
Juicer Final Assembly Listing .........................................26
Cover Parts Listing...........................................................28
Feed Screw Assembly Listing .........................................31
Drive Assembly Listing ...................................................32
Electrical Diagram & Assembly, 110 Volt Listing...........34
Enclosure, Start Switch Assembly Listing .....................37
Electrical & Gearbox Sub-Assembly Listing...................38
Electrical Panel Assembly Listing...................................39
Electrical Diagram & Assembly, 220 Volt Listing...........40

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
You can help prevent personal injury and/or property damage.
Please read this manual carefully before operating the JBT FoodTech Juicer.
Do NOT attempt any operation until you understand exactly how the machine
functions.
If uncertainty remains after studying this manual, please contact:
John Bean Technologies Corporation
JBT FoodTech
Citrus Systems
400 Fairway Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
[phone]
or
The local JBT FoodTech service representative in your country.
We're here to help. With proper handling, the JBT FoodTech, Fresh’n Squeeze Produce
Plus Juicer will provide safe, efficient and convenient service for years to come.

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Safety Labels
The safety labels shown below appear on the Juicer. They provide essential instructions
on how to avoid possible hazards.
Please, for your safety: FOLLOW THOSE INSTRUCTIONS AT ALL TIMES.
Should the Juicer safety labels become damaged or unreadable, contact JBT FoodTech for
replacement labels.

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Safety Instructions
Carefully review the following safety instructions.
Make them a habit when using the JBT FoodTech Juicer.
1. If Juicer continues to run when any access cover is open, interlock switch is
defective.
Turn Juicer off immediately. Call for service.
2. Prevent unauthorized access to Juicer by locking all covers with supplied key.
3. Prevent unauthorized operation of Juicer by placing electrical plug inside cart door.
4. NEVER attempt to make any safety device inoperative.
5. NEVER operate or perform maintenance or repair work on Juicer when taking any
kind of drug or sedative, when under the influence of alcohol, or when fatigued.
6. ALWAYS check adjustment of all nuts, bolts, and screws after installation, repair, or
periodic maintenance.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Produce size: ………………………. No restrictions, up to pineapple
Hopper capacity: ....................…….. 12 - 15 Ib. depending on produce
Reservoir capacity:.................…….. 5 qts.
Waste container capacity: .....……... 40 Ibs.
Speed:....................................……... 4 minutes for full hopper
(12 – 20 gallons/hour)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
115V 60Hz Single Phase 20 AMP Service
Dedicated line needed for Juicer.
Use 12 GA. wire minimum up to 100 ft. from main breaker panel, 10 GA. up to 200 ft.
SHIPPING SPECIFICATIONS
Height: 63-1/2"
Width: 24"
Depth: 29"
Weight: 350 Ibs.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Fresh'n Squeeze® Produce Plus Juicer is designed to provide years of dependable
service with significantly less downtime and maintenance. It uses a unique patented
design to extract every available amount of juice from the produce. This Juicer was
designed to run high quality fruits and vegetables mentioned on page 10 only. To
process citrus use our Fresh'n Squeeze® Multi-Fruit Juicer.
PATENTS
Patents Pending
UL - Approved
CUL - Approved (Canada)
NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) - Approved

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IMPORTANT GENERAL PRODUCE INFORMATION
Juicing fruits and vegetables requires that the highest quality standards be maintained.
This is also important for handling all produce and salad bar items. Failure to maintain
these high standards can lead to the growth of bacteria which can be harmful to your
customers. By following the procedures in this manual you can operate a safe and
profitable juicing business.
CONDITION OF PRODUCE
Use only fresh, high quality produce from reliable vendors;
DO NOT use rotten, spotted, molded, or old fruit for juicing.
DO NOT use juicer as a cull disposal program for your produce.
DO NOT juice skin type produce (tomatoes) with splits in them. All of this will increase
harmful bacteria growth; such as, Salmonella, E. Coli, etc.
DO wash all produce with clean, fresh, drinking water only.
DO keep all produce cold (40°F). This will inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
DO keep in cooler until ready to juice.
JUICE HANDLING
Make sure that the containers and lids for filling are sanitized. Also, it is best to use the
smallest containers possible to prevent spoilage before consumption. Filled containers
should be refrigerated (34°-40°F) immediately after filling; if put on ice, make sure entire
container is submerged. Limit shelf life for produce juice to one day in the store. Juice
every day; do not produce excessive juice inventory.
Juice must be consumed within three days.

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GENERAL PRODUCE INFORMATION
NOTE: All fresh produce must be washed thoroughly and kept refrigerated
before juicing to maintain high juice quality standards. Culls must never be used.
Types of produce
Apples
All types; we recommend Washington Apples. Best if three different types are blended
equally, e.g. Red Delicious, Golden Delicious & Granny Smith.
Carrots
All types; but, California varieties are the best. Remove green portion. Some extra large
diameter (horse) carrots may have to be cut up.
Pineapple
Remove stem and peel.
Grapes
All types and blends. Remove stems to get a less bitter taste. Seedless grapes are
preferred.
Celery
Remove top leafs and bottom core.
Tomatoes
Don't use low acid varieties and make sure there are no splits in skin.
Both conditions may allow fast, harmful, bacteria growth.
Pears, Nectarines, & Peaches
Remove all pits; may not give satisfactory juice due to thick consistency, but can be
used for blending with other fruits like apples and oranges.
Strawberries, Cranberries, Blueberries
All types.
Kiwi
Peeled only.
Rhubarb, Spinach
For blending with other juices only; do not drink unblended because of their high oxalic
acid content. Never use Rhubarb leaves due to high oxalic acid.
Melons
Caution: Never juice melons because of their high pH which encourages harmful
bacteria growth such as Salmonella.
Citrus
Not recommended due to the high peel oil content of the skin. Use the Fresh'n
Squeeze™ Multi-Fruit juicer for citrus.

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Figure 1a. Produce Plus Juicer
Figure 1b. Juicing Components Assembly

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Figure 1c. Lifting out hopper Figure 1d. Lifting screw out of hopper
Figure 1e. Juice collector Figure 1f. Trash bag installed

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT CHECK
Before plugging the JBT FoodTech Juicer into an electrical outlet, the following
steps must be performed:
1. Make sure the juicer is clean per cleaning instructions.
2. Juice only in a clean, cool, dry location. The produce department sales floor
is typically the best location.
3. Locate the Juicer on a level surface.
This will prevent fruit feed problems.
4. Lock both front casters.
To lock, push down on caster with foot. To unlock, push again with foot.
5. Check waste container.
Open cart door to verify that waste container is in place. Make sure a plastic bag
is attached to the hooks above the waste container (recommend the "Hefty Cinch
Sak®", 30 gallon capacity or equivalent, drawstring type).
6. Check juicing components.
Use key to unlock juicing components cover. Open cover and check that juicing
components are installed and securely fastened. See Figure 1b.
7. Close and lock all access covers.
There are two separate access covers: Hopper cover and juicing components
door cover.
Never operate Juicer unless all covers are in place.
8. Make sure juice reservoir is firmly in place.
9. Make sure juice reservoir faucet is in the closed position.
10. Check the hopper for foreign objects.
Remove any foreign objects found in the hopper.
11. Make sure floor area around juicer is clean and free of obstructions and water.
When water is necessary, wear appropriate non-slip footwear.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Juicing
Wash hands thoroughly before Juicing.
1. Bulk Feed
Unlock and open the hopper cover. Dump up to 15 Ibs. of produce into the hopper.
Do not force lid closed; remove some produce, if hopper is too full.
2. Turn on Juicer
Push the "ON-OFF" button to "ON" position.
3. Automatic Shut-Off
Juicer may shut off with produce in hopper due to high juice level in reservoir. There
is a high level shut-off to prevent the overflow of juice.
4. Turn-off Juicer
Push the "ON-OFF" switch to the "OFF" position.
5. Stir Juice
Use stirrer handle to stir juice in reservoir before filling containers. Fill containers
immediately. DO NOT let juice stand in the reservoir.
6. Discard the first 1 - 2 ounces of juice produced.
This will ensure that any prior contamination or residue is eliminated.
7. Taste each batch of juice for quality before filling containers.
Discard poor tasting product.
8. Fill Containers
Place sterile container under juice reservoir faucet. Open faucet by depressing
handle until container is full. Fill shelf has two adjustments for short and tall
containers. Cap juice immediately and refrigerate at 34°-40°F. All bottles must be
coded with three days shelf life maximum. (See Juice Handling Section)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
9. Juicing Different Produce
It is not necessary to fully clean Juicer if immediately switching to another type of
juice. Fill a one gallon container with drinking water. Open hopper and use 1/2 gallon
water to rinse left-over product residue. Close hopper and turn on juicer. Pour the
remaining 1/2 gallon water into funnel type hole on top of hopper lid. Remove water
from reservoir and rinse throughly. Proceed to juice the next type of produce.
Water being poured into hole in hopper
10. Clean Juicer
If finished juicing, clean Juicer immediately.
(See next page for cleaning instructions.)

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Thorough cleaning of all Juicer components is a necessity.
Do not take any short-cuts in cleaning or sanitizing.
ALWAYS follow cleaning and maintenance schedules in this manual to prevent
equipment damage.
Clean Juicer immediately after juicing. Use a clean soft towel or sponge to wipe
equipment parts. Do not use abrasive pads such as Scotch Brite®, steel wool, etc.
The recommended cleaner is "Cascade®" dish washing detergent. Follow instructions
on cleaner label
1. Turn-off Juicer.
2. DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL PLUG.
3. Pull Juicer to clean-up area, if one is available.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
4. a. With both hands lift hopper up and out, with plastic feed screw in it.
b. Remove juice collector pan.
CAUTION: TEETH ON GRATER ARE SHARP.
c. Remove screen assembly; remove large pieces of product from inside of screen
and place into waste container.
d. Remove Hefty® Cinch Bag from hooks; then, remove waste container.
e. Remove juice reservoir and fill shelf.
5. If possible, hose down inside and outside of Juicer with hot drinking water; if not, with
waste container in place, sponge or spray juicing area with cleaning solution. Rinse
with hot drinking water. Be sure to clean stainless steel drive gear. Wipe dry.
6. With a hose or spray nozzle, rinse off all juicing components with clean hot water.
A hard spray on screen assembly will remove all stuck product. Make sure to
remove plastic feed screw from hopper.
7. Prepare a cleaning solution of clean hot water and "Cascade®" dish washing
detergent in a sink or large container. Use three ounces to one gallon of water.
8. Use brush provided to scrub all juicing components in the solution; (never use a wire
brush). Pay particular attention to cleaning the screen and grater plate. Be careful,
the grater teeth are sharp. If stains are not easily removed, allow juicing components
to soak for ten minutes or longer.
9. Rinse all juicing components with clean hot water; then, thoroughly rinse with
sanitizer solution per manufacturer's mixing directions and safety precautions. Allow
to air dry.
10. Re-assemble Juicer per assembly instructions.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
11. Install Hefty® cinch bag onto loop and hooks.
12. Make sure waste container is in place.
13. Re-install reservoir and fill shelf with grate.
14. Air dry by turning Juicer on for a minute or two.
15. If reservoir or covers become stained, or mold appears on inside of covers, clean
with X-14® or Tilex®. Follow manufacturer’s directions and safety precautions.
Rinse thoroughly with water.
16. Clean grease marks from covers with 409®. Follow manufacturer’s directions and
safety precautions.

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MAINTENANCE
Before performing any maintenance,
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL PLUG.
Juicer requires no lubrication.
DO NOT LUBRICATE ANY BEARING, ROD END, OR SHAFT.
After every juice run:
1. Check screen assembly for damage, or missing mounting screws. Replace if
necessary.
a. Screen removal:
With a flat type screwdriver, remove (4) mounting screws as shown in photo.
CAUTION: Teeth on grater are sharp
Removing mounting screws