Tribest SW-2020 Slowstar Vertical Slow Juicer and Mincer User Manual

Vertical Slow Juicer and Mincer
OPERATION MANUAL
Model : SW-2020 / SW-2000

Read Instructions Before Using

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Warnings & Cautions

Death or serious injury may occur if the instructions are not followed.

Physical injury or property damage may occur if the instructions are not followed.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be employed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not immerse the Main Body of the Slowstar in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
4. Unplug the Slowstar from the electrical outlet when not in use, before assembly or disassembly of parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord or Do not operate if the Slowstar malfunctions or if the Slowstar is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the nearest autho­rized service facility for examination, repair, and/or electrical/ mechanical adjustments.
7. Do not use parts that are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer of the Slowstar, as it may cause fire, electric shock, or
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or
10. Do not let the cord come in contact with hot surfaces, including the
11. Always make sure that the Feeding Chute Assembly is locked securely in place before turning on the Do not unfasten the Feeding Chute Assembly while the Slowstar is in operation.
12. Be sure to turn the switch to the ‘OFF’ position after each use. Make sure the motor stops completely before
13. Do not put your fingers or other objects into the Slowstar openings while it is in operation. If food is lodged in the Feeding Chute, use the Plunger or another piece of fruit or vegetable to push the lodged food down. If the food is still lodged, turn the Slowstar off, unplug it, and disassemble the Slowstar to remove the remaining food.
14. Do not use the Slowstar if the Pulp Wiping Assembly is

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Do not disassemble, fix, or alter the Slowstar; otherwise fire, electric shock, or injury may occur; contact the manufacturer for repair.

• When the cord or the plug is destroyed or damaged, do not plug it into an electrical socket. Contact a licensed electrician for repair; otherwise electric shock, short circuit, or fire may occur.

• Do not put a foreign object into any opening or hole in the Slowstar; otherwise fire, electric shock, or injury may occur.

• Do not place the Slowstar near a hot surface or pour water into the Main Body; otherwise electric shock or injury may occur.

• Close supervision is absolutely necessary when any appliance is used near children; improper handling or dropping of the Slowstar may result in injury or failure of the product.

• While the Slowstar is in use, do not disassemble or insert fingers/ foreign objects into the Feeding Chute or Juice Outlet; otherwise injury or accident may occur.

• Do not plug/unplug the machine while your hands are wet; otherwise electric shock or injury may occur.

• Plug in the cord correctly; otherwise electric shock or fire may occur.

• Use only proper voltage electricity; otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur. Use a transformer when using different voltage electricity.

• Do not bend or tie the cord by force. Do not jerk or place the cord near high temperatures. Do not place the cord under a heavy object or plug it into a narrow place. Damage to the cord may cause electric shock or fire.

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PRECAUTIONS

• The Slowstar must be operated on an even surface; otherwise, injury or accident may
• Do not place any foreign objects, such as forks, knives, or spoons, into the juice outlet under any circumstances; otherwise, injury or accident may
• Do not move the Slowstar during operation; otherwise, fire, electric shock, or injury may occur.
• If the Duoblade Auger stops while the Slowstar is in use, turn the switch to the ‘REVERSE’ position for 2-3 seconds; then push the ‘ON’ If the Slowstar is kept running when there is an over­load, the motor may overheat and this may result in a malfunction.
• Do not assemble or disassemble the parts while in operation; otherwise a malfunction or injury may occur. Please assemble or disassemble the parts after stopping the Slowstar, and unplug the cord from the outlet.
• Do not use any utensil other than Plunger while inserting ingredients into the Feeding Chute; otherwise, injury or accident may occur.
• Do not operate the Slowstar for more than 30 minutes at a time; otherwise, the motor may overheat and a malfunction may occur. Please wait 5 minutes before operating the Slowstar
• Do not apply excessive impact on the Slowstar or drop it; otherwise electric shock, impairment, or fire may occur.
• Please unplug the Slowstar when not in use, and do not unplug it by pulling the cord, otherwise, injury, accident, or malfunctioning may
• Stop operating the Slowstar if strange noises, excessive heat, or smoke is Contact the distributor or warranty service center.
• The Slowstar weighs approximately 20 lbs/9 kg and must be moved using both hands. You may drop the Slowstar by moving it with one hand, and injury or malfunction may occur.
• Do not wash the Slowstar with water higher than 80°F because ft may cause the machine to malfunction.

FEATURES

• Slow juicing at approximately 47 RPM
  The Slowstar extracts juice using a slow juicing mechanism to retain the maximum amount of nutrients and enzymes for a naturally healthier juice.

• Mincing and Homogenizing with the Mincer Attachment (SW – 2000 only)
  With the Mincer Attachment, included with the SW-2000 (not included in SW-1000), mincing foods is easy and simple. Easily mince foods, from fruits and vegetables to meats and fish, to make sauces and meatballs.

• Duoblade Double – Edged Auger
  Unlike ordinary vertical slow juicers, which have a single-bladed auger, the Slowstar is equipped with a unique Duoblade Auger, which has two blades to cut stringy vegetables, such as celery. The result is juicing with less jamming and improved juice quality with less pulp mixed into the juice.

• Torque force equivalent to a 9 HP motor
  The powerful 200-watt motor and 3-stage reduction gear system produces the torque force equivalent to a 9 HP motor.

• 3 – Stage Speed Reduction Gears
  Using the 3-stage reduction gear system, the Slowstar creates up to 30 ft. lbs. of torque using only 200 Watts of electricity.

• Easy to assemble & disassemble The Auger Housing and Main Body detach easily for efficient cleaning and assembly.

• Additional Safety Switch
  All parts must be assembled properly. The Feeding Chute Assembly and Auger Housing must be locked securely in place in order to turn on the Slowstar, assuring safe operation.

• Virtually BPA-Free HD Ultem Duoblade Auger and Juicing Screen are 8 times stronger than ordinary plastic parts.

• On/Off/Reverse Switch

• Full 10-year warranty

PARTS

1. Plunger

2. Cleaning Brush

3. Feeding Chute Assembly
   3a. Mincer Lid

4. Duoblade Double-Edged Auger

5. Juicing Screen

6. Pulp Wiping Assembly

7. Auger Housing
   7a. Auger Housing For Mincer

8. Main Body

9. Juice Container & Pulp Container

10. Power Switch

11. Additional Safety Switch Link

The Main Body, Auger Housing, and Feeding Chute Assembly must be assembled before the switch is turned on. (otherwise, the Slowstar will not turn on)

WARNING: The Slowstar will not operate unless the Main Body, the Auger Housing, and Auger Housing Lid are properly assembled with the inner safety switch is locked in place.

HOW TO ASSEMBLE

1. Insert the Pressure Plug (located at the bottom of the Auger Housing) by inserting it into the Pulp Outlet properly, as shown in the picture.

2. /2a. Attach the Auger Housing or Auger Housing for Mincer to the Main Body. Rotate the housing clockwise towards the Safety Switch Link.

3.  Place the Juicing Screen into the Pulp Wiping Assembly, then assemble the Pulp Wiping Assembly with the Auger Housing. Assemble the Auger Housing with the Pulp Wiping Assembly by aligning the marks on each of the units as shown in the picture.

4. /4a. Place the Duoblade Auger into the center of the Juicing Screen or Auger Housing for the Mincer.

5.  Assemble the Feeding Chute Assembly/Mincer Lid. Match the marks on Feeding Chute Assembly/ Mincer Lid to the marks on Auger Housing/Auger Housing for Mincer, then rotate the Feeding Chute Assembly towards the mark on the Handle of Auger Housing as shown on the picture.
   CAUTION: Assemble the Feeding Chute Assembly last. If the Feeding Chute Assembly is assembled before the Auger Housing is assembled on the Main Body, the Auger Housing and the Main Body cannot be assembled.

6. Place the juice and pulp containers as shown in the picture. Both containers look identical.

7. Plug the Power Cord into the power outlet.

HOW TO USE

1. Prepare ingredients for juicing.
   • Cut stringy, fibrous ingredients (such as celery or kale) into 4-5 inch pieces for best results.
   For even better results, cut the ingredients to a width of 1 inch and insert the pieces one by one.
   • Cut carrots into halves or quarters lengthwise before feeding them into the Feeding Chute.
   • Cut fruits into small pieces so they can go smoothly through the Feeding Chute, and remove any big hard seeds.
   • Feed the ingredients into the Feeding Chute piece by piece in order to properly extract juice without clogging.
   • The amount of juice extracted will vary depending on the water content of the ingredient.
   • Soak hard grains in clean water for about 4~8 hours before mincing, or it may cause overload damage to the Slowstar.

2. Turn on the Machine.

1. Check that the power switch is at the ‘OFF’ position. Then plug the cord into the wall outlet before turning it on.
   *Do not run the Slowstar without juicing or mincing foods for more than 1 minute. (It may wear out the Duoblade Auger and/or the Juicing Screen and may cause a malfunction.

• Check that the Juice and Pulp Containers are properly placed at the base of the spouts to prevent juice or pulp leakage.

2. Push the switch to the ‘ON’ position to start the operation.
   3. Insert clean ingredients into the Feeding Chute with the Plunger.
   TIPS:
   • Use the freshest ingredients possible for optimal juice extraction.
   – Soak refrigerated vegetables in drinking water for at least 10 minutes.
   – Soak pine needles in water for an hour before juicing.
   – Chop arrowroot to the smallest size possible in order to extract the juice.
   – In order to extract green angelica juice, use only the leaves or chopped stems smaller than 2cm.
   • Remove seeds first when juicing fruits with hard seeds.
   • While in use, the Slowstar may make some noise, which is normal.
   • Please insert ingredients one by one, when switching to a different ingredient wait until the previous ingredient is fully extracted.

NOTES AND CAUTION:

• It is best to drink the juice right after extraction.
• The Slowstar may be used for preparing seasonings (garlic or pepper), but when grinding grains, be sure to soak for 4~8 hours. (not doing so may cause damage to the machine or cause malfunctions).
• Do not operate the Slowstar with wet hands; completely dry your hands before operating; otherwise, an electric shock, short circuit, or fire may occur.
• Do not operate the Slowstar for more than 30 minutes continuously. Otherwise, the motor may overheat and a malfunction may occur. Please let the machine rest for 5 minutes before continuing.
• Do not insert any utensils, knives, or fingers into the Slowstar. Please use the Plunger to push down the food. Placing foreign objects into the juicer may damage some parts of the machine, cause injury, or accident.
• Do not insert fruits without removing hard seeds first. Hard seeds in the feeding chute may damage or cause the machine to malfunction.

What to do if the Slowstar stops working while in operation.
If the Slowstar stops in the middle of an operation, please turn the switch to the ‘OFF’ position first. Turn the switch to the ‘REVERSE’ position and dislodge the fruit or vegetable pieces that are stuck between the Duoblade Auger and the Auger Housing. Turn the switch to the ‘OFF’ position and then to the ‘ON’ position. (Repeat this procedure up to 3 times or as many times as necessary). Upon releasing the ‘REVERSE’ button, the Slowstar will stop.

• While operating the Slowstar in the ‘ON’ position, please turn the switch to the ‘OFF’ position and wait until the Slowstar stops completely before using the ‘REVERSE’ function. If the Slowstar is switched to ‘REVERSE’ before the Slowstar stops completely, it may cause a malfunction.
• If the Slowstar still does not work, please turn the switch to the ‘OFF’, unplug the Slowstar, disassemble the parts and clean it before trying to operate again.

How to use the Mincing Attachment

1. Assemble the Auger Housing for Mincer with the Main Body. Rotate the housing clockwise towards the Safety Link.
2. Place the Duoblade Auger into the middle of the Auger Housing for the Mincer.
3. Match the Mincer Lid marks with the Auger Housing for Mincer marks, and then rotate the Mincer Lid towards the Auger Housing for Mincer handle marks to lock in place.
4. Place a container under the Outlet.
5. Put ingredients into the Feeding Chute.

HOW TO DISASSEMBLE

1. Before turning off the Slowstar, remove the fibers in the Auger Housing by pouring 1 or 2 cups of water into the Feeding Chute after each use (Self-Cleaning).

2. Turn off the Slowstar first, then unplug the machine.

3. Disassemble the Feeding Chute Assembly first by rotating counter-clockwise (shown as 3 in the picture).

4. Disassemble the Auger Housing from the Main Body in the direction of 4a and 4b in the picture.
   CAUTION: Only after disassembling the Feeding Chute Assembly can the Auger Housing be detached from the Main Body.

5. Disassemble the parts in the reverse sequence of assembling.
   a) Disassemble the Feeding Chute Assembly by rotating it counter-clockwise.
   b) Remove the Duoblade Auger.
   c) Disassemble the Juicing Screen.
   d) Remove the Pulp Wiping Assembly.

Please be aware that unless the Slowstar is cleaned right after each use, residue may build up. This may lower the performance of the Slowstar or cause difficulties in cleaning.

HOW TO CLEAN AND STORE

1. Please turn on the Slowstar and pour 1~2 cups of water into the Feeding Chute to clean out most of the pulp remaining in the housing.

2. Disassemble the parts.

3. Clean the disassembled parts under running water using the cleaning brush.
   • Do not use a steel brush, abrasive solvent, or harsh cleaning agent.
   • Do not use an automatic dishwasher or dish dryer.

4. Do not clean the Main Body with running water. Clean the Main Body with a damp, soft towel.

5. After cleaning each part, dry each part completely, and place it on a clean surface.

TIPS:

1. Order of Disassembly and Assembly
   • Disassembly:

1. Disassemble the Feeding Chute Assembly by rotating it counter-clockwise.
2. Disassemble the Duoblade Auger Housing by rotating it counter-clockwise.
3. Separate all parts in the Auger Housing.
4. Clean all juicing parts using the Cleaning Brush under running water.
5. Dry all parts completely.
   • Assembly:
6. Assemble the Auger Housing on the top of the Main Body by rotating it clockwise.
7. Install the Pulp Wiping Assembly inside of the Auger Housing.
8. Insert the Juicing Screen into the Pulp Wiping Assembly.
9. Insert the Duoblade Auger into the Juicing Screen.
10. Assemble the Feeding Chute Assembly on top of the Auger Housing by rotating it clockwise.

2. If the Feeding Chute Assembly lid does not open after operation.
   • Press the switch to the ‘REVERSE’ position 2~3 times first, then press the switch to the ‘ON’ position to remove any residue that may be stuck between the Auger Housing and Lid.

TIPS FOR SILICONE PARTE

-Silicone parts can be disassembled and washed.
-Fully dry the silicone parts after washing.
-Please check if the silicone parts are assembled correctly.
*Juice may leak if you do not assemble the silicone parts properly.

Silicone Blade

1. Disassembly: Hold the Tail portion (2 in the drawing) of the silicone blade and push upward to the middle (3 in the drawing) of the blade slot, then pull outward.
2. Assembly:

1. Insert the Head portion (1 in the drawing) into the middle of the blade slot in the Rotator (3 in the drawing), making sure the Silicone Blade groove and the Rotator blade slot groove fit together and slide the head upward.
2. Insert the Tail portion into the middle of the blade slot, making sure the Silicone Blade groove and the Rotator blade slot groove fit together, and slide the Tail downward.
   *After inserting pull the Silicone Blade tabs on the inside to make sure it is securely assembled.

• Sealing ring

1. Disassembly: Push from the bottom side of the Auger Housing (smaller silicone ring) for easy cleaning.
2. Assembly: After it is thoroughly dried, put the sealing ring properly back in its place. Push the sealing ring (with the larger side facing up) back in place from the inside of the Auger Housing.

• Pressure Plug
  After washing, put the Pressure Plug incorrectly as shown in the picture

TROUBLESHOOTING

The Slowstar does not work| ·  Check if the power cord is plugged in properly.
·  Check if all parts are assembled correctly.
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Motor stops during use.|

·  Check if the power cord is plugged in properly.
·  Check if all parts are assembled correctly.
· The Motor may stop if too many juicing ingredients are inserted at the same lime. If this occurs, turn the switch to “OFF” and then tum the switch to “Reverse” to unclog the materials. Then tum the switch to “ON” to push the materials down. (Repeat this step 3 limes.)
· Tum the switch to “OFF” and place the Main Body in a cool area. Let the Slowstar rest for an hour to cool the motor down and try turning the Slowstar on again.
·  Remove all the hard seeds in the juicing ingredients before juic­ing. Hard seeds may break down the Juicing Screen and Duoblade Auger.

The amount of juice is too little.| · Each food produces a different amount of juice depending on how fresh it is.
· To extract more juice, refrigerate ingredients, then soak for about 10 minutes in clean water before juicing.
· Check if the Pressure Plug is assembled properly.
Juice Container is shaking in the middle of an operation.| · It is completely normal if the juice container shakes a lithe bit during operation.
Seems like the Duoblade Auger is grinding.| · Operating the Slowstar without feeding any food may cause the DuobladeTM Auger to grind.
Hearing a lot of sounds coming from the Slowstar.|

· Turn the switch to “OFF” and check if parts are assembled properly.
· Check if the Slowstar is operating on an uneven surface.
· There may be some squeaky friction noise while in use. This is a normal sound that occurs, and the user should not worry about it.
·  Check if juicing materials are cut to the right sizes.

Juice is spilling out of the Slowstar.| · Check if the pressure plug is assembled properly.
After extraction, the color of the Juicing
parts and Juice Container are different.|

·  Right after use, if the Slowstar is not cleaned, then it is more difficult to clean and may even cause reduced performance.
·  Disassemble Silicone Blades and wash them separately.

The Feeding Chute Assembly does not disassemble easily.| ·  Grab the Feeding Chute firmly and rotate it counter-clockwise with force.

SPECIFICATION

Europe/Asia Models: 220-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption| 200W
RPM| 47
Torque Power| 9.4 HP
Maximum Use| Less than 30 minutes continuously
Cord Length| 51 in.
Net Weight| 19 lbs.
Dimension| 1900A0 x 225(L) x 460 (H) mm
Compression Type| Low-Speed Compression
Warranty| 10 Years

Tribest Corporation
1143 N. Patt Street, Anaheim, CA 92801
toll-free: 888-254-7336
fax: 714-879-7140
www.tribest.com
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