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User Manual Manual version: October 2020 Fantastic M/AS Advance Fantastic M/SB Advance Version 08 and newer Version 08 and newer Citrus America, Inc. 2781 Wrights Rd, Ste 1233, Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone: (407) 790-7862 / Fax: (407) 790-7863 Website: www.citrusamerica.com Training: www.citrusamerica.com/training NOTICE: ALL USERS OF THIS JUICER MUST UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SECTION AND THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFEGUARDS CITROCASA LIMITED WARRANTY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PRESSING KITS AND FRUIT SIZES MACHINE PART OVERVIEW SETTING UP YOUR CITROCASA JUICER OPERATING YOUR CITROCASA JUICER CLEANING YOUR CITROCASA JUICER SPARE PARTS CERTIFICATIONS...
• Citrocasa juicers are certified and in accordance with the NSF, UL, CE, GS and TUV safety standards. • The technical data of the Citrocasa juicer is located on the ID plate on the rear of the machine. When ordering spare parts, be sure to mention the model and serial number.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (CONTINUED) • Please read the section on cleaning and hygiene and be sure that all personnel are adequately trained on machine usage prior to their using the equipment. • Before cleaning the machine, making any repairs or maintenance, FOR YOUR SAFETY please ensure that the machine is unplugged from its power supply.
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They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling. Citrocasa may make changes to this instruction manual without prior notice. The most current version of this manual may be obtained by contacting Citrus America, Inc. directly. If you have any suggestions to improve this manual or our products, or any questions regarding the training of users or machine operation and maintenance, or any other comments, please contact your dealer/supplier or Citrus America, Inc.
Citrus America, Inc. be liable for any loss, damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive, or for any costs or expenses incurred, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Citrocasa juicer. Manufacturer’s and Citrus America, Inc.’s liability shall not exceed the purchase price paid.
Fantastic M/AS - ADV Fantastic M/SB - AD 3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Fantastic M/SB Fantastic M/AS Model Fantastic M/AS / Fantastic M/SB Fruit per Minute Approx. 30 pcs. of fruit Fantastic M on Cabinet Fruit Citrus fruit, diameter (standard pressing kit): Measurements in inches (cm) Specifications 2.55 - 3.14 in...
4. PRESSING KITS AND FRUIT SIZES FANTASTIC M STANDARD PRESSING KIT SMALL PRESSING KIT Fruit Size Diameter: 2.55 - 3.14 in Fruit Size Diameter: 1.96 - 2.55 in (65 - 80 mm) (50 - 65 mm) Typical Fruit Squeezed: Typical Fruit Squeezed: Oranges | Larger Lemons and Tangerines Lemons | Limes | Tangerines | Smaller Oranges PRESSING KIT OPERATIONAL TIPS:...
5. MACHINE PART OVERVIEW* 7. MTS (Manual Transport System) with swiper 8. Sieve support with sieve 9. SB tap (spout on M/AS) 10. Peel bucket (peel chute when cabinet-mounted) 11. Drip cup with drip tray 12. Digital display (side of machine) 13.
Citrocasa Cabinet: Install your Fantastic M on the Citrocasa stainless steel Fantastic Cabinet (sold separately). – Counter Installation Kit: Install your Fantastic M on your own cabinet countertop using the Citrocasa Counter Installation Kit (sold separately). Please contact Citrus America for product details and mounting instructions.
7. OPERATING YOUR CITROCASA JUICER: FANTASTIC M/SB and FANTASTIC M/AS To begin juicing, follow these steps: • Prior to juicing for the first time, clean all the parts that come into contact with the juice. • Fill the fruit supply tunnel with fruit (Pic 1 and 2).
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SWITCH ON YOUR JUICER: • Plug the machine into a standard grounded outlet. Turn on the main switch on the side of machine (Pic 7). The switch will light up. • By pressing the function button you will be able to view several different menu options, which are explained over the next few pages (Pic 8).
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FANTASTIC M/SB: SELECT AN OPERATING MODE On the Fantastic M/SB, you can choose between two operating modes: self-service and continuous pressing. • SELF-SERVICE MODE (Pic 10): – With the function button select the self-service mode. You will see “Self service Push 〈Press〉” on the display. –...
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FANTASTIC M/AS: SELECT AN OPERATING MODE On the Fantastic M/AS, you can choose between two operating modes: auto-start and continuous pressing. Attention: The spout on the Fantastic M/AS is open! Please ensure to place a container under the spout before you start juicing. •...
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FANTASTIC M/SB and FANTASTIC M/AS: Pic 16 USING THE MANUAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM (MTS): Push down the metal lever on the left to raise the sieve. Slide the MTS swiper across the sieve as needed to push seeds and pulp into the peel buckets/chutes (Pic 16). INTELLIGENT STOP FUNCTION: For improved peel management, it is possible to set the machine to automatically stop pressing after a certain amount of fruit has been pressed, reminding you to to empty the peel bucket in order to avoid peel jams.
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LOCK/UNLOCK DISPLAY: It is possible to lock the display in the preset pressing mode to avoid unintentional setting changes. To lock the display: Pic 18 Pic 19 • Select the desired pressing mode. • Press the function button and the OFF button at the same time (Pic 18).
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SHUTTING DOWN YOUR CITROCASA FANTASTIC: • The lower pressing elements on the Fantastic Advance are designed to return to a preprogrammed end position when properly operated and shutdown. In the correct end position (Pic 2), the blade and lower pressing elements can easily be removed for cleaning and re-assembled.
• Wipe down the machine itself and the juicing area on a regular basis using warm water. If you are using a Citrocasa Fantastic Cabinet or a Citrocasa Counter Installation Kit, also be sure to clean the stainless-steel peel chute and all cabinet/kit parts properly.
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STEP-BY-STEP CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS The below mentioned cleaning steps must be completed at least once every 24 hours. Frequent juicing will require more frequent cleaning. For optimal efficiency and hygiene, we recommend using a cleaning log. IMPORTANT: ü Make sure to properly shut down the machine (see page 16). ü...
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Loosen the cross holder screw (Pic 4). Pull the cross holder screw towards you once loosed (Pic 5a) to remove the cross holder assembly (Pic 5b). Pull out the cross holder screw to separate the knife guide from the cross holder (Pic 6a). You will have three individual parts: the cross holder (1), the knife guide (2) and the screw (3) (Pic 6b).
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Remove the peel ejectors left and right (Pic 7). Remove the upper pressing elements left and right (Pic 8). Remove the lower pressing elements left and right (Pic 9). 10. Lift up the knife and pull it out (Pic 10). CAUTION: THE BLADE IS RAZOR SHARP AND CAN CAUSE INJURY! DO NOT HOLD THE BLADE FROM THE SHARP EDGE AT THE TOP!
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CLEANING THE MTS SYSTEM: 13. Remove the MTS and sieve support (Pic 13). 14. To remove the MTS swiper, press the fastening clip and pull away from MTS and sieve (Pic 14). 15. Press the lifting lever and remove the fruit sieve from the fruit sieve support (Pic 15).
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CLEANING THE SB TAP (ony for FANTASTIC M/SB): Remove and disassemble the tap as follows: 19. Press the tap lever upwards and at the same time push it to the front (Pic 19). 20. Pull the bottom of the tap downwards (Pic 20). 21.
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Wipe down the housing with fresh, clean warm water and a soft cloth (Pic 22). Dry thoroughly before reassembling the machine. Be sure to wipe down the stainless-steel posts and the O-ring seals with fresh, clean warm water to remove any juice residue. ATTENTION: The four O-ring seals protect the inside of the machine from juice and increase hygiene and machine life.
9. SPARE PARTS Be sure to provide machine model and serial number when ordering spare parts to ensure that the proper parts are supplied. For additional spare parts not listed below, please contact your customer service representative or Citrus America directly. Peel ejector left Peel ejector right SCS up &...
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Be sure to provide machine model and serial number when ordering spare parts to ensure that the proper parts are supplied. For additional spare parts not listed below, please contact your customer service representative or Citrus America directly. Front cover magnet Front cover Fantastic Upper pressing and magnet cover...
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Be sure to provide machine model and serial number when ordering spare parts to ensure that the proper parts are supplied. For additional spare parts not listed below, please contact your customer service representative or Citrus America directly. Lower SB tap SB tap lever Fruit supply tunnel Art.
Call our toll-free number: 1-855-MY-CITRO (855-692-4876) Citrocasa, TMP GmbH, and Citrus America, Inc. reserve the right to make technical changes and modifications to the equipment and specifications. We do our best to supply accurate and up to date information. Even so, from time to time information that is inaccurate or out of date may be in our...
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