Panasonic MJ-L500 Slow Juicer Instruction Manual

Panasonic MJ-L500 Slow Juicer

Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic product.

• This product is intended for household use only.
• Please read these instructions carefully to use the product correctly and safely.
• Before using this product please give your special attention to “Safety Precautions” (Page GB3-8).
• Please keep this Operating Instructions for future use.

Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal

Safety Precautions

Please make sure to follow these instructions.

In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the user, other people, and damage to property, please follow the instructions below.

■ The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.

WARNING: Indicates serious injury or death.

CAUTION : Indicates risk of injury or property damage.

■ The symbols are classified and explained as follows.

| This symbol indicates prohibition.
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| This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.

**WARNING**

• Do not damage the mains lead or mains plug.
  Following actions are strictly prohibited.
  Modifying, touching on or placing near heating elements, bending, twisting, pulling, pulled over sharp edges, putting heavy objects on top, bundling the
  mains lead and carrying the appliance by the mains lead. (It may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit.)
  • Do not use the appliance if the mains lead or mains plug is damaged or the mains plug is loosely connected to the household mains socket.
  It may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit.)
  ➔ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

• Do not plug or unplug the mains plug with wet hands.
  (It may cause electric shock.)

  • Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the mains plug or switching on the appliance.

• Make sure the voltage indicated on the label of the appliance is the same as your local supply.
  (It may cause electric shock or fire.)
  Also avoid plugging other devices into the same household mains socket to prevent electrical over heating. However, if you are connecting a number of mains plugs, make sure the total wattage does not exceed the rated wattage of the household mains socket.

• Insert the mains plug firmly.
  (Otherwise it may cause electric shock and fire due to heat that may be generated around the mains plug.)

• Clean the mains plug regularly.
  (Dust and moisture build-up on the mains plug may cause insufficient insulation, which may cause a fire.)
  ➔ Unplug the mains plug, and wipe with a dry cloth.

•   Keep the mains lead out of reach of children. Do not let the mains lead hang over the edge of the table or worktop.
  ➔ (It may cause burns, injury or electric shock.)

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or splash it with water.
  (It may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit.)

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify this appliance.
  (It may cause fire, electric shock or injury.)
  ➔ Consult the place of purchase or a Panasonic service centre.

• Do not allow infants and children to play with packaging material.
  (It may cause suffocation.)

• This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
  Children shall not play with the appliance.
  (It may cause burns, injury or electric shock.)

• Always keep the children away from the appliance.
  (It may cause burns or injury.)

  • Children do not realise dangers that are likely to occur because of improper use of appliances.

• Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug in the unlikely event that this appliance stops working properly.
  (It may cause smoking, fire, electric shock or burns.)
  e.g. for abnormal or breaking down

  • The mains plug and the mains lead become abnormally hot.
  • The mains lead is damaged or the appliance power fails.
  • The main body is deformed, has visible damage or is abnormally hot.
  • There is abnormal turning noise while in use.
  • There is unpleasant smell.
  • There is another abnormality or failure.
    ➔ Unplug the appliance immediately and consult the place of purchase or a Panasonic service centre for inspection or repair.

**CAUTION**

• Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
  (It may cause burns or injury.)
  • Panasonic will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.

• Do not use the appliance on following places.
  • On uneven surfaces, on carpet or table cloths etc.
  (It may cause fire or injury.)
  • Places where it may be splashed with water or near a heat source.
  (It may cause electric shock or electrical leakage.)
  • Near any open water such as bathtubs, sinks, or other containers. (It may cause electric shock or electrical leakage.)

• Do not insert any object in the gaps.
  (It may cause electric shock.)
  • Especially metal objects such as pins or wires.

• Do not hold the appliance by the mains lead.
  (It may cause electric shock or injury.)

• Do not replace any parts of the appliance with the spare parts other than this appliance genuine parts.
  (It may cause fire, electric shock or injury.)

• Do not operate the appliance continuously for more than 15 minutes.
  Rest 30 minutes (or until motor housing cools down) after 15 minutes operation.
  (It may cause burns.)

• Do not put your fingers or utensils such as spoons or forks into the feeding tube while the appliance is operating. If food becomes clogged in the feeding tube, use the food pusher or another piece of fruit or vegetable to push it down.
  (It may cause injury.)

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
  (It may cause fire.)
  When leaving it, turn the power off.

• Do not open the lid or disassemble the juicing bowl during operating. (It may cause injury.)

• Do not use the appliance if the squeezing screw or the juicing bowl is damaged or has visible cracks.
  (It may cause injury.)

**CAUTION**

• Make sure to hold the mains plug when unplugging the mains plug. Never pull on the mains lead.
  (Otherwise it may cause electric shock, or fire due to short circuit.)

• Place the appliance on a firm, dry, clean flat heatproof worktop.
  (It may cause injury.)

• Beware not to be tripped over or get caught in the mains lead while in use.
  (Otherwise it may cause burns or injury.)

• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
  (It may cause injury.)

• Care shall be taken when handling and cleaning the squeezing screw and filter.
  (It may cause injury.)

• When moving appliance, move the motor housing and juicing bowl separately by holding the bottom of each part with both hands after unplug.
  Do not move the appliance by holding the lid or juicing bowl.
  (It may cause injury.)

• Do not get hair, necklace or string of clothes close to feeding tube.\

• (It may cause injury due to entrainment.)

• Switch off the appliance and disconnect it from supply before changing attachment or approaching parts that move in use.\

• (It may cause injury.)

Important Information

• Do not place the juice container and pulp container in a microwave.
• Do not drop the appliance to avoid damaging the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Do not wrap the mains cord around the motor housing.
• Make sure attachments are set firmly.
• Make sure to clean the appliance after every use.
• Do not operate appliance empty for more than 30 seconds after turned it on. (It may damage the squeezing screw.) Insert ingredients immediately after turned on the appliance.
• Do not block the pulp spout and juice spout during operating.

Do not move the appliance by holding the lid or juicing bowl.” mark.

Electrical Requirement(For UK market only}

FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amp and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse should be removed and the plug cut off and disposed of safely. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 5-amp socket.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differs according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver and replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Parts Names and Handling Instructions

• Wash all the detachable parts before using the appliance for the first time or when you have not used it for a while. (P. GB18)

• The shape of plug may be different from illustration.

Before Use -Disassembly and assembly of the parts-

Disassembling/ Assembling attachments

•  The following steps show how to disassemble/assemble attachments, using the juice attachment as an example.
  The frozen attachment can be disassembled/assembled in the same method.

**To disassemble**

1. Remove the juicing bowl from the motor housing.

2. Remove the juice attachment
   ● Squeezing screw comes out with it.
   

3. Remove the parts.
   

**To assemble**

1. Make sure the gasket, rubber plug and rubber brushes are in place correctly.
   
   
   ● Rubber brushes are located on side of the rotating brush.

See page GB19 for how to install the gasket, rubber plug and rubber brushes.
● The juicer may not work properly if they are not assembled correctly

2. To assemble Set the juicing bowl on the motor housing
   Align the “ ” mark on the motor housing and the “ “on the juicing bowl.
   

3. Attach the rotating brush and filter, then set it on the motor housing.
   Align the “ ” mark on the motor housing and the “ ” mark on the juice attachment.

4. Mount the squeezing screw.
   ① Insert the squeezing screw into the centre.
   ② Rotate the squeezing screw and push it into the hole until it stops.
   ● The lid cannot be closed if the squeezing screw is not pushed down sufficiently.
   ● Be careful not to get your finger clamped in the gap between the squeezing screw and  the filter.

Disassembling/Assembling the lid

To assemble

1. Align the “ ” mark on themotor housing and the “ “mark on the lid.

2  Turn the lid clockwise until you hear a “click” sound.

To disassemble, follow the reverse steps.

| The safety lock has been designed to prevent the juicer from switching on when the parts are not properly in place. Do not push the safety lock pin with any implement, stick etc.
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Before Use – Preparation of ingredients for

juicing-

Prohibited ingredients

Ingredients that may cause part damages

• 1ce and frozen ingredients e okra

• Seed of peach, plum, mango etc.

• Mulukhiya etc.

•  Persimmon (whose seeds cannot be removed completely)

• Dry foods (soy bean, other beans,  grains etc.)

• Unheated pumpkin etc.

• Sugar cane

• Liquor, vegetable oil, other cooking oils

• Hot foods

Sticky ingredients which are not squeezable

• Okra
• Seed of peach, plum, mango etc.
• Mulukhiya etc.
• sesame
• walnut
• Peanut etc.
  ( Note )
  Oily ingredients
  Oily ingredients which can be squeezed with liquid added.

Ingredient preparation

• Fruit

  • Peel the thick skin and remove large and/or hard seeds and stones from fruit such as pineapple, some citrus fruits, peaches, and mangoes.
    Leave the thin skin on apples, lemons and limes etc.

  • Cut fruit into pieces that are small enough to fall down into the feeding tube.

• Vegetable

  • Remove stem end and seeds.

  • Cut vegetables into pieces that are small enough to fall down into the feeding tube.
    (Less than 3 cm width or cubes.)

  • Cut leaf vegetables into approximately 2 cm pieces or strips.

  • Cut hard ingredients such as carrots into thin 2 cm wide strips.

**Tips**

• * Use fresh fruit and vegetables.  

  Taste and extracting amount may vary with freshness and harvesting timing of ingredients.

  • When using ingredients with less moisture, add equivalent amount of liquid such as water or milk little by little.
  • It is better juicing ingredients which contain a lot of flesh such as bananas, peaches or mangos with moist fruit such as apples or oranges.
  • Leaf vegetable is easy to stick to the squeezing screw and/or inside of attachments or easy to jam the pulp spout. Recommend to feed them into the feeding tube with stems.
  • Do not insert pulp into the feeding tube again to extracting. F

Before Use -Preparation of ingredients for frozen dish-

**Prohibited ingredients**