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Trouble shooting guide
Possible
problem
Easy solution
Machine will
not work when
switched ‘ON’
The safety locking arm may not be correctly engaged in the vertical operating
position with the locking arm located into the two grooves on either side of the juicer
cover (page 8 step 5).
Motor appears
to stall when
juicing
Wet pulp can build up under the juicer cover if the juicing action is too vigorous. Try
slower juicing action by pushing the food pusher down more slowly (page 11 step 4).
Follow Disassembling and Cleaning instructions and clean the filter bowl surround,
the stainless steel filter basket and the juicer cover.
The Juice Fountain ™ Plus will automatically stop operating if the motor is stalled
for more than 10 seconds. Either too much food is being processed at one time or
the pieces are not small enough. Try trimming the food or cutting into smaller pieces
of even size and processing a smaller amount per batch. To continue juicing, reset
the Juice Fountain ™ Plus by pressing the ‘On/Off’ switch on the control panel back
to ‘Off’ then turn the appliance back on by pressing ‘On/Off’ switch to ‘On’.
Hard fruit and vegetables will put excess strain onto the motor if a low speed is
selected. Please refer to the juicing guide on Page 10 to determine the correct speed
for the fruit and vegetables selected for juicing.
Excess pulp
building up in
the stainless
steel filter
basket
Stop the juicing process and follow Disassembling instructions. Remove the juicer
cover, scrape off pulp, reassemble and begin juicing again. Try alternating (soft and
hard) vegetables and fruit varieties.
Pulp too wet
and reduced
extracted juice
Try a slower juicing action. Remove the stainless steel filter basket and thoroughly
clean mesh walls with a cleaning brush. Rinse the filter basket under hot water. If
the fine mesh holes are blocked, soak the basket in a solution of hot water with 10%
lemon juice to unlock the holes or wash in the dishwasher. This will remove excess
fibre build up (from fruit and vegetables) which could be inhibiting the flow.
Juice leaks
between the rim
of the Juicer
and the juicer
cover
Try a slower juicing speed and push the food pusher down the feed chute more
slowly (page 10).
Juice sprays out
from spout
The juice is being extracted too fast – try a slower juicing speed and push the food
pusher down the feed chute more slowly (page 10).
Overheating
with excessive
loads.
The juicer is fitted with a safety device which safeguards against overheating with
excessive loads. If overheating occurs, the juicer will automatically activate the
overload protection device and the unit will switch itself off. When the overload
protection is activated, unplug the Juicer from the power outlet for at least 15
minutes to allow the unit to cool. Then plug the juicer into the power outlet and use
as normal.
Tips on Juicing
The inside information on juicing
Although the juice drinks contained in this
booklet were developed with flavour, texture
and aroma at the forefront, the health benefits
certainly add to the pleasurable taste experience.
95% of the nutrient content of fruit and
vegetables is found in the juice. Liquids
extracted from fresh fruit and vegetables form
an important part of a well-balanced healthy
diet. Fresh fruit and vegetables juices are an
easy source of vitamins and minerals. Juices are
rapidly absorbed into the blood stream therefore
being the quickest way in which the body can
digest nutrients.
When you make your own fruit and vegetable
juices, you have complete control over what is
included. Select the ingredients and decide if you
need to add sugar, salt or other flavouring agents
after juicing. Freshly extracted juices should be
consumed immediately after they have been
processed to avoid a loss of vitamin content.
Purchasing and storage of fruit and
vegetables
Always wash fruit and vegetables before
juicing.
Always use fresh fruit and vegetables for
juicing.
To save money and obtain fresher produce,
purchase fruit or vegetables that are in
season. Refer to the Fruit and Vegetable Facts
chart (page 19-20).
Keep your fruit and vegetables ready for
juicing by washing and drying them before
storing.
Most fruits and hardier type vegetables can be
stored at room temperature. The more delicate
and perishable items such as tomatoes,
berries, leafy greens, celery, cucumbers and
herbs should be stored in the refrigerator until
required.
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Preparation of fruit and vegetables
If using fruits with hard or inedible skins such
as mangoes, guava, melons or pineapple,
always peel before juicing.
Some vegetables, such as cucumbers
can be processed unpeeled depending on
the softness of the skin and the juicing
requirements.
All fruits with large piths, hard seeds or
stones such as nectarines, peaches, mangoes,
apricots, plums and cherries must be pitted
before juicing.
Ensure vegetables such as beetroot, carrots,
etc. have all soil removed, are well washed
and trimmed of leaves before juicing.
Ensure fruits such as strawberries are hulled
before juicing and pears have their stalks
removed.
Citrus fruit can be juiced in the Juice Fountain™
Plus but remove the skin and excess pith
before juicing.
A small amount of lemon juice can be added
to apple juice to reduce discolouration.
Your Juice Fountain
™
Plus makes invigorating,
frothy orange juice. Simply peel the oranges and
remove any excess pith before juicing. It is best
to refrigerate oranges before juicing.
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