Menuett 014930 Fruit Press Instruction Manual

Menuett 014930 Fruit Press

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Anchor the feet on the product to a level, stable surface before use.
• This will prevent the product moving or tipping over.
• Never put your hands or other parts of the body in the barrel during the pressing.
• Keep the work area clean.
• Wipe up any spillage immediately- risk of slipping.

DESCRIPTION

• Robust, mechanical juice extractor to make your own fruit juice, cider and squash.
• Made of solid non-toxic oak, cast iron and steel. Press cloth of 100% polyester supplied.
• Basket volume 181.
• Basket size r/J 28.5 x 37 cm.

PRODUCT PARTS

1. Handle
2. Press nut
3. Nylon washer
4. Press plate made of metal Press plate made of wood
5. Wooden block (2) Wooden plate
6. Threaded rod
7. Juice bag
8. Metal ring
9. Screws (53)
10. Thin rods (25)
11. Base
12. Extraction chute

ASSEMBLY

1. Fit the rods (12) in the metal rings (10). Make sure that all the rods are fitted with the bevel end (A) in the same direction and the straight end (B) in the other direction.
2. Fit the wooden press plate (5) and the metal press plate (4) together with the screws (11).
3. Fit the threaded rod (8) together and fit it on the base (13).
4. Anchor the product base to a level, stable surface with suitable screws (sold separately) through the holes in the feet.
5. Put the juice bag (9) with the shredded fruit in the barrel, so that it hangs out over the edge. Press down the fruit by hand. Harder fruit such as apples and pears should be cut into small pieces or ideally be run in a fruit grinder or crusher before it is put in the bag.
6. Place the semicircular wooden plates (7) over the fruit, centred in relation to the barrel. Place the wooden blocks (6) on top (if there is space) and then place the assembled press plates (4) and (5) over, lengthwise in relation to the wooden plates.
7. Put the nylon washer (3) over the press plates as shown in the diagram. Screw on the press nut (2), insert the handle in the press nut, and turn the handle (1) clockwise to feed down the press plates and press the fruit in the barrel.
8. Place a container under the chute (14) to collect the juice.

DISMANTLING

1.  Dismantle the product by removing the handle from the press nut.
2.  Unscrew the press nut from the threaded rod.
3.  Remove all the wooden blocks and press plates.
4.  The barrel can now be lifted off the base.
5.  Unscrew the feet on the base from the surface.

use

• Carefully clean the product before use and remove any traces of old oil to avoid contaminating the juice.
• If necessary, shred the fruit, especially grapes and apples, before pressing.
• The fruit can be shredded with a fruit grinder, crusher or food processor.
• Only use the supplied handle.

MAINTENANCE

• Clean all the parts of the product with a mild detergent, rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
• Carefully clean the product before use and remove any traces of old oil to avoid contaminating the juice.

STORAGE

If the product is not going to be used for some time, apply a thin layer of Vaseline or cooking oil on all the metal parts and store in a clean and dry place. Always check the product before use. If there is any mould or other impurities, wash well, rinse and dry, and apply a thin layer of cooking oil on the metal parts. Recycle the product when it has reached the end of its useful life in accordance with local regulations.

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