Jack LaLanne's MT-1020 Operating Manual - Helpful Tips
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Helpful Tips
For easy to follow additional information, you can visit our website
at www.powerjuicer.com and select: “Juicing Tips” for, instructional
videos to “help you get started”, “how to make juice”, or “how to
clean your Power Juicer” and more.
Balancing The Blade, 5-10 Seconds is All it Takes
It is necessary to run the machine for approximately 5-10 seconds before inserting
any produce to be juiced. This lets the blade balance itself before coming into
contact with the item to be juiced. Hard produce such as carrots can cause the
blade to become unbalanced. If this should happen, continue to process until the
blade comes back to balance. If the blade doesn’t re-balance, turn the power off
and wait for the blade to stop spinning. Disassemble the machine to check for any
pieces that may be stuck on the blade causing this unbalance.
IMPORTANT: One of the great features of the Power Juicer is its extra large
chute, which speeds up the juicing process by cutting down on prep time. Still
you must be careful not to force anything into the opening that is too big and
might result in jamming the blade, causing “Built-In Thermal Cut Off Switch/
Automatic Shut Off” to engage and shut down the unit temporarily. Always
put softer fruits and vegetables in first followed by harder to juice ones.
When inserting produce into the chute, you must replace the pusher quickly
to prevent the produce from popping out of the chute.
“Auto-Motor-Saver Shutdown” Feature
Unlike other juicers, the Power Juicer is equipped with a special feature that
automatically shuts off the motor should the unit become jammed during the juicing
process. Should this happen, simply follow the Disassembly, Cleaning, and Assembly
process, then allow the unit to cool for 10 minutes. The unit will restart and you may
resume the juicing process.
Gentle Pressure Using the Pusher
When juicing, applying gentle pressure with the pusher is sufficient. Never apply
excessive force to the pusher as this may stop the blade.
The Non-Drip Spout
Make sure to lower the Juice Spout. The Juicer comes packed with the spout in the
upright (closed) position. If you forget to lower the spout, juice will back up in the
receptacle and may overflow from the sides. This back up could also cause the motor
to seize.