Optimum RKS-2100 Operating Instructions Manual page 18

19. J uice and pulp are automatically separated, the juice is
sent into the juice collection container/jug (2) through the
spout (4a) while the pulp is sent into the pulp collection
container (3). This means that a large quantity of food can
be processed without having to clean the appliance.
20. I f you need to empty the collection containers (2 and 3)
during use, stop the appliance by setting the control dial
(9) to "OFF".
21. Before remove the container (2) close the cap (4c).
22. M ove the interrupter (11) on "R" (Reverse) position, the
basket turns in the inverse mode.
ATTENTION
1. Clean the parts before use.
2. Do not use this appliance without food inside.
3. Put food only after they have been cleaned of any seeds.
4. If using frozen fruit combine always with juice or milk.
5. To push the foods use only and exclusively the pusher.
IMPORTANT
1. B efore using the appliance, check that the yellow parts
shown in the right image are mounted properly.
2. C leaning: for easy operation it turn off the power 30
seconds after finishing the squeezing.
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TIPS
Do not operate with an empty bowl (4) for more than a few
seconds.
Extended use with an empty bowl (4) may damage the unit.
• P repare the fruit or vegetables to be processed by washing
and cutting as necessary then insert it into the food
introduction chute.
• P eel and remove the seeds or cores from the food before
processing them.
• I nsert the cut fruit and vegetables into the food introduction
chute and gently push it downwards with the food pusher
(9).
Do not use fingers or other objects to press down the
food, always use the food pusher (9).
• W hen using carrots, do not place directly into the food
introduction chute but cut them into pieces and push down
with the food pusher (9).
• W hen processing fruit such as avocado or bananas the
result will be closer to a puree than a fruit juice.
• F ood such as melon, banana, avocado, kiwi and similar are
not suitable for blending due to the type of pulp they have.
• R oll up fresh vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, lettuce
etc. into balls before putting into the food introduction
chute.
• F or the best results, make sure that the filter basket (6), the
separator (4) and the juice spout (4a) are not blocked.
• W hen using very mature fruit, the juice extracted will be
quite heavy. In this case, make sure that the juice density
does not block the pouring spout (4a).
Do not process excessively hard or fibrous foods such as
rhubarb.
• D o not place ice into the appliance. If using frozen fruit
combine always with juice or milk.
• I nsert food at a regular speed, allowing all the pulp to
be extracted. For maximum efficiency, do not rush this
process.
• W hen juicing leafy greens or wheat grass, it is suggested
that you mix it with fruits or other hard vegetables for
optimal results.
• T he juice from fresh fruit and vegetables is high in
nutritional content. Juice from fresh fruit and vegetables
is an important part of a balanced diet.
• U nlike normal juicer that"chew" the food for maximum
extraction and need you to force the food down with the
pusher, the juicer doesn't require you to force the food
down. Gently use the pusher when food gets stuck or aid
passage through the chute for foods like leafy greens.