Jack LaLanne's MT-1020 Operating Manual - Troubleshooting
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TROUBLESHOOTING
• Check to see if unit is plugged in.
• Locking bar is not locked in place properly.
• Check if all parts are assembled properly.
• Check if there is any residue left between blade
and receptacle.
• Make sure you wait 5-10 minutes to restart
if machine automatically shuts down.
• Check that all parts are assembled properly
and in the correct position.
• Juicing overripe fruit may result in too much
pulp and will clog the filter. Turn machine off
and clean the filter.
• You may have applied too much pressure with
the pusher while processing causing the motor to
accidentally over heat. This activates the built-in
Thermal Cut Off Switch. The motor
will temporarily stop working for approximately
10 minutes to cool down. See additional
information on page 4.
• The motor needs to warm up for 5–10 seconds
before first use.
• The fruits and vegetables may be soft or
overripe.
• There may be too much pulp in the filter.
Turn machine off and clean the filter.
• This is normal.
• Make sure the non-drip spout is in the down
position while juicing. If it is in the upright
position the juice will not come out. It may
overflow out the bottom sides
The motor does not
run after being
switched on.
The motor is
running with a loud
noise and excessive
vibration.
The motor overheats
causing the power
to automatically
shut off.
Juice splashes
from the rim
of the receptacle.
No juice is coming
out of the spout.
Problem
Possible Reasons and Solution