SOLIS 8454 User manual

CITRUS PRESS STATION
Type 8454
User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION 11
BEFORE FIRST USE 12
ASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE 13
OPERATION 14
DISASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE 15
HINTS 16
CLEANING AND CARE 17
STORAGE 18
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 19
TROUBLESHOOTING 20
DISPOSAL 21
2 YEAR GUARANTEE 22
SOLIS CUSTOMER SERVICE 22
VCONTENTS

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VIMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read through this user manual thoroughly before using
your Solis “Citrus Press Station”, so that you become familiar
with your appliance and can use it safely. We thoroughly
recommend that you keep these instructions and, if you pass
the appliance on, that you also hand these instructions to the
new owner.
For your own safety, please observe the following safety
measures when using electrical appliances:
•To prevent electric shock, neither the motor unit nor the
power cord and the power plug must come into contact
with water or any other liquids. Risk of electric shock!
Should the motor unit resp. the power cord or the power
plug come into contact with liquid, use dry rubber gloves
to immediately pull the power plug from the socket. Do not
start using it again before having it checked for functionality
and safety by Solis or a service centre authorized by Solis.
•Do not operate the appliance resp. pull or connect the plug
with wet or moist hands or feet.
•Before using the appliance, check that the voltage stated
on the type plate of your appliance matches your mains
voltage. We do not recommend operating the appliance
with a multiway plug adapter.
•Do not make any adjustments to the appliance, cable, plug
or accessories.
•Only use the appliance as described in this manual to juice
citrus fruits. Do not use the appliance outdoors and protect it
from moisture and wetness.
•Do not leave the power cable hanging over table edges
to prevent the appliance from being pulled down. Make

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sure that neither the appliance nor the power cord or plug
comes into contact with hot surfaces, such as hotplates or a
radiator, or that they come into contact with the appliance
itself.
•Install the power cord so that nobody can trip over it. Keep
clear of pointed objects.
•Always fully unwind the power cord before connecting the
power plug to the power socket.
•Never carry the appliance by the power cord and do not
place anything on the power cord. Never pull on the power
cord to disconnect the appliance from the power mains.
Only pull on the plug.
•We recommend that you do not use an extension cable
with this appliance. Do not place the appliance directly
underneath a power socket.
•Keep the appliance away from hot gas, hot ovens and other
heat-emitting appliances or heat sources. Never use the
appliance on a hot or wet surface. Never place the appliance
near moisture, heat and naked ames. Keep the appliance
away from moving parts or appliances.
•During use, the appliance has to be placed on a rm, even,
clean, dry, stable and moisture-resistant work surface.
Vibration during operation may cause the appliance to
move. Therefore do not place the citrus juicer near the edge
of a bench or table when in use.
•Keep a minimum safety distance of 20 cm between the
appliance and walls, curtains or other materials and objects
and make sure that the air around the appliance can
circulate freely.

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•Never cover the appliance with cloths or the like while it is in
use. Do not place anything on the citrus juicer.
•Never place the appliance in such a way that it is at risk of
falling into water or coming into contact with water resp.
other liquids (e.g. in or near a sink).
•The appliance is not designed for outdoor use. The appliance
must not come into contact with rain. Do not use in vehicles
or on boats.
•Unplug the appliance when it is not in use or unattended,
and before cleaning. We recommend the use of a residual
current device (RCD safety switch) to ensure additional
protection during the use of electrical appliances. It is
advisable to use a safety switch with a rated residual
operating current of 30 mA maximum. For professional
advice consult an electrician.
•Please always make sure that the appliance is switched o
before disconnecting the appliances power plug from the
power socket (ON/OFF switch has to be set to the position
“0”).
•Do not leave the citrus juicer unattended when in use.
Incorrect use may cause injury!
•Never reach for an appliance that has fallen into water or
other liquids. Always use dry rubber gloves to pull the plug
before taking it out. Do not start using it again before having
it checked for functionality and safety by Solis or a service
centre authorized by Solis.
•Never submerge the motor unit, the power cord and the
power plug in water or other liquids or bring the listed parts
into contact with water.

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•Place the appliance so that it is never exposed to direct
sunlight.
•Never insert any objects or tool into appliance openings. The
appliance may become damaged – danger of electric shock!
•Always switch the appliance o and disconnect the power
plug before attaching or detaching parts of the appliance.
•Never use the appliance without citrus fruits, meaning
letting it run idly.
•Always make sure that the appliance is correctly assembled
before connecting it to a power socket and starting to use
it. Should this not be the case, the appliance might not be
operational.
•Never push the juicing cone down with your bare hand! You
might be seriously injured!
•Do not shake or move the appliance while it is in use. Never
move the appliance while it is plugged in! You should wait
for the juicing cone to stop rotating, switch o the juicer,
disconnect the power plug and empty out the pulp lter
before moving the appliance.
•Only use the appliance as described in this manual. Only use
with the provided accessories or accessories recommended
by Solis, incorrect accessories or misuse can lead to damage
of the appliance, re, electric shock or personal damage.
•Never use the appliance with an external timer switch or
remote control.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
– sta kitchen areas in shops, oces and other working
environments;
– farm houses;

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– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments.
and not for commercial use.
•Remove and discard all packaging materials and potential
stickers or labels (except for the type plate) before using the
appliance for the rst time.
•Check your citrus juicer before every use to make sure that
the appliance, the power cord and the power plug are
without damage and no parts have come loose.
•To prevent electric shock, do not use the appliance if the
citrus juicer itself, the power cord or the power plug are
damaged or if the appliance is faulty in some way, has fallen
down, is damaged in any way or if parts of it have come
loose. Never attempt repairs yourself but take the appliance
to Solis or a service centre authorized by Solis in order to
get it inspected, repaired or mechanically and electrically
maintained, in order to avoid a hazard.
•People with limited physical, sensorial or mental capabilities
as well as unknowing or inexperienced people and children
must not use the citrus juicer except when supervised or
thoroughly instructed on how to use the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Additionally, they must be
aware of the dangers arising from the appliance and know
how to operate it safely. Cleaning and user maintenance of
the appliance shall not be made by unsupervised children.
Under no circumstances must the appliance be used or
cleaned by children under the age of 8. The appliance and its
power cord have to kept away from children under the age
of 8.
•Keep the appliance and the power cord away from children
and pets.

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•Children must be supervised, so that they do not play with
the citrus juicer.
•Before switching the appliance o with the ON/OFF switch,
please always wait for the juicing cone to stop rotating,
otherwise the appliance might be damaged.
•Do not place anything on the appliance while it is in use or
in storage.
•Pull the plug after every use. Only then, the appliance is fully
switched o.
•The appliance has to be cleaned after every use. Please refer
to the notes given in the section ”Cleaning and Care“ on
page 17 of this manual.
•Only clean the appliance chassis with a dry or slightly moist
cloth. Never use aggressive, abrasive or acidic detergents for
cleaning.
•When lifting or moving the appliance, always hold the citrus
juicer by its base. Always disconnect the power plug rst and
empty out the pulp lter / the juice collection tray and the
drip tray. Always move the appliance very carefully and do
not shake or throw it, it might be damaged.
•During use, keep hands, ngers, hair, clothing, jewelry or
kitchen tools well away from the juicing cone and never
reach in. Risk of injury!
•Always be very careful while juicing – never bring ngers,
hands, hair, clothing, jewelry or kitchen tools near the
rotating and moving parts.
•Also keep your ngers and hands away from the hinge of the
lever press arm when the appliance is in use or being shifted.

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•When the appliance has been in use for 10 minutes, you
should take a break for at least 10 minutes in any case to
prevent the motor from overheating.
•Should you notice any unusual odours or sounds, switch
the appliance o and disconnect the power plug. Do not
start using it again before having its functionality and safety
checked by Solis or a service centre authorised by Solis.
•Caution: When cleaning the appliance or when removing
resp. inserting parts, the appliance has to be at a complete
standstill and be switched o as well as disconnected from
the power mains. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury.

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VAPPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
A Lever press arm
Thanks to the solid metal lever press
arm, you can exert optimal pressure
on the fruit and extract the juice
without any eort: as soon as the fruit
is pressed against the juicing cone,
the automatic start-up is triggered.
The arm is furnished with a soft-touch
handle. Caution: Do not apply too
much pressure to prevent the motor
from being overloaded. The juicing
process cannot be accelerated by
increasing the pressure.
B Dust cover
The transparent cover can optionally
be mounted between the press arm
and the pressing cone and protects
the closed appliance from dirt
and dust when the locking lever is
locked or during storage; suitable for
dishwashers.
C Pressing cone
The pressing cone can be easily
removed and reinstalled for cleaning; it
is suitable for dishwashers. To remove
the cone, turn it to the right until it
comes to a stop and remove it from
the press arm. To mount the pressing
cone, proceed in reversed order.
D Juicing cone
Massive juicing cone made from
heavy die-cast aluminium; extracts the
maximum amount of juice regardless
of the size of the citrus fruit.
E Pulp lter with little openings for
small amounts of pulp in the juice.
Made from stainless steel; suitable for
dishwashers.
F Juice collection tray
Collects the fruit juice and lets it run
through the juice spout into the
provided glass or container; suitable
for dishwashers.
G Juice spout
Can be folded up after juicing to
prevent juice from dripping out.
H Motor unit
Made from die-cast aluminium, with
a powerful 230 watt motor and seven
rubber feet for high stability.
I Drip tray
The removable drip tray can be
detached from the motor unit for easy
cleaning; suitable for dishwashers.
J Pulp lter with large openings for
large amounts of pulp in the juice.
Made from stainless steel; suitable for
dishwashers.
K Locking lever
Thanks to the locking lever, you can
store the appliance saving space with
the lever press arm folded down and
the dust cover in place. This way, the
appliance is protected and shielded
from dust.
L ON/OFF switch with function light
M Cord storage compartment
Using the cord spool underneath the
motor base, the power cord can be
stored safe and saving space.

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VBEFORE FIRST USE
•Before using the appliance for the rst time, please wash the dust cover, the
pressing cone, the juicing cone, the two pulp lters, the carrier, the drip tray and the
juice collection tray with the spout in warm dishwater with a soft dishwashing rag.
For more information, please refer to the sections “Disassembling the appliance”on
page 15 and “Cleaning and care” on page 17 of this manual.
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VASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE
1. Make sure that the power plug is not connected to the power socket.
2. Set the locking lever on the hinge of the press arm downwards (to the 6 o'clock
position), the press arm folds upwards.
3. Place the carrier over the drive shaft.
4. Place the juice collection tray over the carrier resp. the drive shaft of the motor base.
Make sure that the juice spout is placed in the half-round opening on the front of
the motor casing.
5. Place one of the two pulp sieves in the juice collection tray. The opening in the
centre of the pulp sieve and the juice collection tray consists of two rounded ends
and two straight edges. When inserting the pulp sieve, please make sure that the
straight edges and the rounded ends are lined up. Only then do the two parts t
congruently into each other.
Juice collection tray Pulp sieve Pulp sieve in the juice
collection tray
Caution: Please make sure that the stainless steel pulp sieve is inserted correctly.
Only then you can later install the juicing cone rmly on the carrier, making the
juicing cone spin on start up.
6. Now place the juicing cone on the carrier resp. the drive shaft, it slides downwards
due to its weight.
7. To mount the pressing cone to the lever press arm, press the
connection piece of the pressing cone gently into the xture at the
bottom of the lever. Turn the pressing cone counterclockwise until
it comes to a stop, so that the connection piece is screwed into the
xture. Hint: If you want to attach the dust cover as well, place the
opening of the cover over the connection piece of the pressing
cone. The noses of the connection piece must slide into the recesses
of the cover opening.

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8. Place the drip tray in the appliance base.
9. Make sure that the spout is folded down, meaning it is in the correct position for
pouring juice.
10. The appliance is ready for use once you connect the power cord to a suitable power
socket and switch the appliance on with the ON/OFF switch.
VOPERATION
1. Check if the Solis Citrus Press Station has been assembled correctly in the described
way.
2. Cut the citrus fruit in two halves. To squeeze juice more eectively, you should cut
the fruit laterally, not lengthwise from end to end.
Note: Some citrus fruits, e.g. mandarines, might have thicker ends. To ensure
optimal contact to the juicing cone, it is recommended to clip the pointed ends
with a knife.
3. Plug the power plug into a suitable wall outlet. Switch the appliance on with the
ON/OFF switch (position I), the orange function light in the switch lights up. Now,
place a glass or another container under the juice spout.
4. Place one half of the citrus fruit, with the cut side facing down, on the juicing cone
and press the fruit onto the spike of the juicing cone.
Caution: If you apply too much pressure, you engage the automatic activation and
the juicing cone starts rotating!
5. Take the lever handle of the press arm and push the lever press arm down slowly in
one smooth movement, until the squeezing cone comes into contact with the fruit
skin. Once this contact is made and some pressure is applied, the motor will start
automatically and the juicing cone will begin spinning. The juice is squeezed from
the fruit and runs through the juice spout into the glass resp. the container. The pulp
and the pips are collected in the pulp lter.
Caution: If the juicing cone does not spin, it might be because the pulp sieve is not
correctly placed in the juice collection tray, preventing the juicing cone from sliding
all the way down. Please refer to section 5 on page 13.
6. As the Solis Citrus Press Station works very eectively, it will only take a few seconds
until one fruit half is juiced. After a short time, you can return the lever press arm
into the highest position and the motor will stop automatically.
7. Take the squeezed-out fruit half from the juicing cone and, if necessary, empty out
the pulp lter resp. repeat steps 4 to 6 to juice the other fruit halves.

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Caution:
•Do not apply too high pressure to the press arm, the pressure should not exceed
3 kg. Press for a maximum of 15 seconds and then stop applying pressure for 15
seconds.
•If the appliance has been in use for 10 minutes, you should take a break of 10
minutes in any case.
Notes:
•Thanks to the two dierent pulp lters, you can choose between having less or
more pulp in your juice.
More pulp: Select the pulp lter with the large holes (J).
Less pulp: Select the pulp lter with the small holes (E).
•The pulp lter should be emptied once it is lled with pulp and pips.
•If you want to empty the pulp lter while juicing, switch the appliance o with the
ON/OFF switch, pull the power plug, set the lever press arm to the highest position
and carefully remove the juicing cone and the pulp lter. Empty and rinse the lter
and the juicing cone and reinstall both parts in the appliance (make sure that the
pulp sieve is correctly positioned as described in section 5 on page 13) before
plugging it back in and switching it on to continue juicing.
•The pulp lter should never be too full, as this hinders the appliance from
functioning optimally resp. might cause damage to it.
•Should the diameter of the fruit you wish to juice seem too large or too small for the
pressing cone, the fruit can still be placed on the juicing cone and be pressed onto
the juicing cone by hand to start the juicing rotation. The lever press arm can remain
in its folded-up position. Like this, practically all citrus fruits can be juiced.
VDISASSEMBLING THE APPLIANCE
1. Always switch the appliance o with the ON/OFF switch (position 0) rst and
disconnect the power plug from the power socket.
2. Push the lever press arm up, away from the motor base, until it reaches the highest
position. Close the juice spout by folding it up into the no-drip position.
3. Hold the lever press arm and remove the pressing cone and, if mounted, the dust
cover by turning the pressing cone out of the lever press arm in a clockwise motion
and taking it o.

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4. Carefully lift the juice collection tray with the pulp lter and the juicing cone.
Remove the juicing cone and the pulp lter from the juice collection tray over a sink
so that the pulp leftovers can be easily removed.
5. Take the drip tray out of the appliance.
6. Clean the single parts as described in the “Cleaning and Care”section on page 17.
Note: Should a little bit of juice drip onto the work surface, please always wipe it o
immediately to prevent the surface from being damaged.
VHINTS
Things to know about freshly squeezed fruit juice:
•Not only does freshly squeezed fruit juice taste natural, fresh and delicious, most
of all it is healthy. Freshly squeezed juice contains a number of important and
healthy vitamins and minerals that are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream: In
a minimum of time, the body is supplied with vitamins and nutrients. Especially its
high content of vitamin C makes the juice of citrus fruits a reliable weapon against
coughs, sneezes and the u.
•To preserve the vitamins as best as possible for the body, the juice should be drunk
immediately after squeezing it to prevent the precious vitamins from being lost.
Things to know about the proper fruit and how to store it:
•Only use fresh fruits for juicing.
•Select fruits with rm, smooth skin without any spoiled parts.
•Mid-sized grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes are especially easy to juice.
•Citrus fruits can be stored in a dry environment at room temperature. If you want
to keep the fruits fresh for longer periods of time, storing them in the fridge is
recommended.

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VCLEANING AND CARE
•Before disassembling or cleaning the appliance, please always check if the plug
has been pulled. Of course, this also applies if you want to reassemble or store the
appliance.
•As described below, all surfaces and appliance parts that come into contact with
foods while juicing should be cleaned carefully.
•We recommend rinsing all removable parts (drip tray, juice collection tray with juice
spout, pulp lter, juicing cone, pressing cone – potentially with dust cover – and
carrier) immediately after use in warm water to remove the still-wet pulp and the
pips. Let all parts air dry before reassembling them.
•For thorough cleaning, all removable parts should be cleaned in warm dishwater. All
removable parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
•The motor base and the lever press arm should be thoroughly cleaned with a
slightly moist cloth. Let all parts dry completely before reassembling them. Never
submerge the motor base, the power cord or the power plug in water or other
liquids.
Notes:
•Rinse or clean all removable appliance parts immediately after use. Dried citrus fruit
pulp is dicult to remove and might cause stains. Should any stains appear, wipe
the aected areas clean with undiluted dishwashing liquid and a moist cloth. Rinse
the accessories and dry everything carefully.
•Do not place the pulp lter or the other removable parts in bleach. For sterilisation,
the appliance parts can not be subjected to high temperatures.
•Never use aggressive or scouring detergents or solutions to clean the motor base
and the appliance parts – they might scratch the surface.
•All removable parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

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VSTORAGE
•To save space when storing the appliance, we recommend storing the cleaned
appliance with the dust cover in place. Press the lever press arm down and lock it in
the closed position by turning the locking lever a quarter-turn to the right, to the 4
o’clock position.
•Store the cleaned and fully assembled citrus juicer in an upright position at a cool,
dark place, best in the original packaging. Do not place anything on the appliance
or the packaging while in storage.
Locking lever open:
The lever press arm is in the upper
position.
Locking lever closed:
The lever press arm is lowered down to
the juicing cone.

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VTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model-No. FB-616SA, Type 8454
Product description Citrus Juicer
Voltage / frequency 220–240 V~ / 50 – 60 Hz
Output 230 Watts
Rotation 120 rpm
Dimensions (W x H x D) approx. 18 x 28 x 31 cm
Weight approx. 4.1 kg
Technical changes reserved.

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VTROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
The appliance does
not function.
•Was the power plug connected to a working power outlet?
•Was the ON/OFF switch set to the position I?
•Was the juicing cone pressed down?
•Were juicing cone and pressing cone correctly mounted to
the appliance?
•Were pulp lter and juice collection tray correctly installed?
•The motor overload protection has been triggered. (See
below for details)
Motor overload
protection has
been triggered.
•To protect the motor, your Solis Citrus Press Station is tted
with overload protection. Should the juicer suddenly stop
after prolonged use or when processing fruits that are hard
to juice, pull the plug and let the appliance cool down for
15 minutes. Once the appliance has cooled down, you can
start using it again.
•Note: To reset the motor overloading protection, it is vital
that the appliance is switched o and the power plug is
disconnect! Wait for 10 minutes before reconnecting the
appliance to the power mains, switching it on and starting
to use it again.
•In spite of the newly tted motor overload protection,
we recommend not juicing too many fruits in one go but
instead always processing them in smaller amounts. Always
take a 10 minute break after having the appliance in use for
10 minutes!