VT-1602 G - Juicer Vitek - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Slow juicer (masticating juicer)
Power Consumption	150 W
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Screw Rotation Speed	80-90 rpm
Max Continuous Operation	30 minutes, then 10-15 minute break
Self-Clean Function	Yes, by pouring water through feeding chute
Reverse Function	Yes, for unclogging screw
Lid Lock Safety	Unit only operates when lid is locked
Accessories Included	Pusher, juice cup, pulp container
Motor Unit Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth, do not immerse
Removable Parts Cleaning	Wash in warm water with neutral detergent, not dishwasher safe
Care Instructions	Remove silicone gasket for thorough cleaning; dry before storage
Storage	Unplugged, dry cool place, away from children
Guarantee	3 years (details from dealer)
Product Life	3 years

Frequently Asked Questions - VT-1602 G Vitek

How do I assemble the Vitek VT-1602 G juicer?

Place the processing bowl on the motor unit, align the unlock symbols and turn clockwise to lock. Insert separator, then mesh filter aligning red dots. Install screw, then lid, turn clockwise until clicking with lock arrow pointing at lock symbol.

What should I do if the screw gets blocked?

Turn off the unit, then press and hold the switch in the REV position for 2-3 seconds to reverse the screw rotation. If still blocked, disassemble and clean.

Can I put whole fruits into the feeding chute?

No, cut fruits and vegetables into pieces that fit the feeding chute size. Remove stones, hard peel, and stems beforehand.

What is the maximum operating time?

The maximum continuous operation time is 30 minutes, followed by a 10-15 minute break before next use.

How do I clean the mesh filter?

After each use, wash the mesh filter with warm water and neutral detergent using a small brush from the outside. Do not wash in dishwasher.

Can I juice bananas or avocados?

No, fruits high in starch or pectin like bananas, avocados, papaya, figs, apricots, mango, and currants are not suitable. They can be used in small amounts but require more frequent filter cleaning.

Why is the juice cloudy?

The slow juicer preserves maximal nutrients, resulting in cloudy juice. This is normal and indicates higher nutritional value.

How does the self-clean function work?

Switch on the unit and pour a glass of water through the feeding chute. Most pulp will be removed. Then turn off, replace the juice cup, and clean completely.

Is the juicer safe for children to use?

No, this unit is not intended for use by children or disabled persons without supervision. Keep away from children, especially packaging bags.

What warranty does the Vitek VT-1602 G have?

The product has a 3-year warranty. Contact the dealer for specific conditions. Keep the bill of sale or receipt.

USER MANUAL VT-1602 G Vitek

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SLOW JUICER

What is a slow juicer?

This kind of juice extractors is provided with a low (80-90 r/min) screw rotation speed juicing technology, with power consumption of about 150 W. Such juice extractors are called «slow juicers», but don't be misled by this name, the slow juicer extracts juice faster and with higher juice extraction rate, than regular juice extractors. The spiral screw chops the product, then pushes the chopped pulp through the filter, extracting juice; thanks to this technology the extracted juice retains more phytonutrients* contained in pigmented fruits and vegetables. Low screw rotation speed (80-90 r/min) and low product temperature while chopping preserve inner cellular structure of ferments, microelements and vitamins in the extracted juice.

* The term «phytonutrients» comes from the Greek word «phyto» («plant») and «nutrient» («food component that is necessary for normal functioning of body»). Phytonutrients are also known as phytochemicals, i.e. natural biologically active components of vegetable products.

Unit description

1. Motor unit
2. Handle
3. Operation mode switch «ON/0/REV»
4. Processing bowl
5. Separator
6. Mesh filter
7. Screw
8. Lid
9. Lid lock
10. Feeding chute
11. Pusher
12. Juice cup
13. Pulp container
14. Silicone gasket

SAFETY MEASURES

Before using the unit, read these instructions carefully. Keep these instructions for further reference.

Use the unit according to its intended purpose only, as it is stated in this user manual.

Mishandling the unit can lead to its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage to his/her property.

• Before using the unit for the first time, make sure that voltage in your mains corresponds to the unit operating voltage.
• In order to avoid fire do not use adapters for connecting the unit to the mains.
• Place the unit only on a dry flat and stable surface, away from sources of heat, moisture, open flame and direct sunlight.
• Before using the unit for the first time wash all removable parts that will contact processed foods thoroughly.
• Check the mesh filter before every slow juicer usage. If you find any mechanical damage, stop using the unit and contact an authorized service center.
• Use only the removable parts supplied with the unit.
• Do not use the unit outdoors.
• Do not place the power cord near hot surfaces, heat sources and sharp edges of furniture
• Before using the unit make sure that all parts are set properly.
• Never push products into the feeding chute with your fingers or other objects during operation. Use the pusher.
• The unit is not intended for chopping or mixing of products.
• Do not disassemble the slow juicer, if its power plug is connected to the mains socket.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Open the lid only after the unit is switched off and the screw has stopped.
• If some moisture or juice drops appear on the juicer body, switch the unit off, unplug it and wipe its body with a dry cloth.
  • After operation switch the unit off and pull the power plug out of the socket.
• Do not leave the operating unit unattended.
• Do not allow children to use the unit as a toy.
• This unit is not intended for usage by children or disabled persons unless they are given all the necessary and understandable instructions by a person who is responsible for their safety on safety measures and information about danger that can be caused by improper usage of the unit.

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• For children safety reasons do not leave polyethylene bags, used as a packaging, unattended.
• Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene bags or film. Danger of suffocation!
• Do not immerse the motor unit in water or any other liquids; do not wash it under water jet. Clean the motor unit with a slightly damp cloth, and then wipe it dry.
• If water and juice gets into the motor unit, switch the unit off and apply to an authorized service center.
• Do not use the unit, if the power cord, plug or other removable parts are damaged, if the unit works improperly or after it was dropped. Do not try to repair the unit by yourself; in case of damage apply to the authorized service center.

After unit transportation or storage at low temperature it is necessary to keep it for at least two hours at room temperature before switching on.

• Remove all stickers and packaging elements that can prevent unit operation.
• Check, whether your home mains voltage corresponds to the unit operating voltage.
• Wipe the motor unit (1) with a slightly damp soft cloth and then wipe dry.
• Disassemble the juicer. Wash all removable parts with warm water and a neutral detergent, then rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Place the unit on a flat stable and dry surface away from sources of heat, moisture, open flame and direct sunlight.

Assembling the unit

Important! Make sure that silicone gasket (14) is set properly in the bottom part of the processing bowl (4). The silicone gasket must seal the pulp channel tightly, otherwise leakage of juice/water from the bowl may cause damage to the unit. The gasket (14) has ledges along the base perimeter for secure fitting.

When cleaning the unit remove the silicone gasket.

If water or juice gets into the motor unit, switch the unit off and apply to the authorized service center.

• Set the processing bowl (4) on the motor unit (1), matching the “unlocked” symbols on the bowl and the motor unit, then turn the bowl clockwise with a slight effort till the «locked» symbols match each other.
• Install the separator (5) into the processing bowl (4).
• Install the mesh filter (6) into the processing bowl, matching the marks (red dots) ● on the mesh and processing bowl (4).

Note: Do not use the slow juicer, if there is any mechanical damage of the mesh filter (6).

• Install the screw (7) into the mesh (6), applying little effort; turn it slightly to provide secure fitting if necessary.
• Install the lid (8) on the processing bowl (4), matching the marks ● on the lid and the bowl, then turn the lid clockwise until clicking, so that the lock (9) arrow points at the symbol 🔒.

Important! Before switching the unit on, make sure that all parts are installed properly. Do not switch the unit on without food.

Fruit, vegetables and berries intended for processing must be fresh.

• Before juice extraction remove inedible parts from vegetables or fruits, such as stems, hard peel or stones, for example, of cherry or peach.
• Wash fruit/vegetables and cut them into pieces matching the feeding chute (10).
• Place the unit on a flat stable surface.
• Place the containers (12, 13) under the juice and pulp outlets.

Insert the power plug into the mains socket.

- Switch the slow juicer on by setting the switch (3) to the ON position.

Note:

The unit will be switched on only if all the removable parts are installed properly, and the lid (8) is fixed with the lock (9).

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Operation mode switch (3) position

«ON» – power is on.

«O» – power is off.

«REV» – changing of the screw rotation direction. The «REV» mode is used only when the screw (7) is blocked. The screw may be blocked if the unit is overloaded with products. To switch to this mode turn the unit off, then press and hold the switch (3) in the position «REV». Use this operation mode for 2-3 seconds. If the problem still remains, disassemble the unit, clean it and reassemble.

- Feed the products into the feeding chute (10), only when the screw (7) and separator (5) are rotating.

- Put the precut vegetables or fruits into the feeding chute (10) gradually and push them slightly with the pusher (11). Do not press on the pusher (11) hardly as it can decrease the amount of extracted juice and even stop the screw (7) rotation. The slower is the fruit and vegetables processing, the higher is the juice extraction rate.

- Do not put your fingers or any other foreign objects into the feeding chute (10).

- While operation check the mesh filter (6) for obstruction periodically and wash the mesh filter (6), if necessary. Before removing the filter switch the unit off and unplug it.

- Control the pulp container and juice cup filling, if the container is full, switch the juicer off, unplug it and remove the pulp or pour the juice out from the container.

Attention! The maximal continuous operation time is 30 minutes with a 10-15 minute subsequent break.

Self-clean function

If you need to clean the unit before extracting juice from another type of food, use the self-clean function.

- Switch the unit on and pour a glass of water into the feeding chute (10). Most pulp will be removed.

- Switch the unit off and replace the juice cup.

- Clean the unit completely after every usage (see chapter «CLEANING AND CARE»).

TIPS

- Use only fresh fruits and vegetables, as they contain more juice.

- For juice extraction you can use different vegetables - such as carrots, cucumbers, beets, celery stems, spinach, tomatoes or fruits - such as apples, grapes, pineapples.

- It is recommended to wash berries right before juicing, as they lose freshness quickly.

- It is not necessary to remove thin peel from fruits or vegetables, remove thick peel only, for example, from pineapples and beet.

- When extracting apple juice remember that its richness depends on the apple sort.

- Choose the apple sort, from which you can make juice according to your taste.

- Remove the stones from the fruit, as they can damage the unit.

- For better taste and diet purposes you can extract juice from lettuce, spinach, fresh herbs and soy.

- The juicer construction enables to keep maximal amount of nutrients, that's why the juice is cloudy.

- Drink the juice right after you made it. The juice loses its taste and nutrition value during long air storage.

- We recommend to wash down vegetable juice because its concentration is very high.

- Apple juice gets dark quickly, but adding a few drops of lemon juice slows down the process of juice darkening.

- If you keep juice in the refrigerator, pour it into a clean covered bowl to prevent absorbing smell of other foods stored in the refrigerator. It is not recommended to keep juice in a metal container, as the juice can acquire corresponding flavor.

- Do not use slow juicer for processing fruits with high content of starch or pectin, such as bananas, papaya, avocado, figs, apricots, mango, red and black currants. You can use these fruit in slow amounts with other vegetables and fruits; in this case clean the mesh filter more often.

- The slow juicer is not intended for processing extra hard or fibrous fruits or vegetables, such as coconuts, rhubarb or quince.

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CLEANING AND CARE

Always switch the unit off and unplug it after operation or before cleaning.

Disassemble and clean the slow juicer after every usage:

• Remove the pusher (11) from the feeding chute (10).
• Turn the lid (8) counterclockwise and remove it from the bowl (4).
• Remove the bowl (4) from the motor unit (1).
• Remove the screw (7), then the mesh filter (6) and the separator (5) from the bowl.
• To clean the pulp outlet channel completely remove the silicone gasket (14) from the bottom of the bowl (4) base.
• It is recommended to wash all removable parts in warm water with neutral detergent right after unit operation.
• It is more convenient to wash the mesh filter (6) from the outside using a small brush.
• Do not wash the mesh filter (6) and other removable parts in the dishwasher.
• Clean the motor unit (1) with a slightly damp cloth, and then wipe it dry. Do not immerse the motor unit (1) in water or any other liquids; do not wash it under water jet.
• Do not use coarse sponges, abrasives and solvents to clean the slow juicer.
• Some products, for example, carrots or beets, can dye the juicer's removable parts, you can use dry cloth dampened in vegetable oil for removing stains; after cleaning of parts wash them with warm water and a neutral detergent, then dry.

STORAGE

• Before putting the unit away for storage, make sure it is unplugged.
• Follow the requirements of the «CLEANING AND CARE» section.
• Keep the unit away from children in a dry cool place.

DELIVERY SET

Slow juicer - 1 pc.

Pusher - 1 pc.

Juice cup - 1 pc.

Pulp container - 1 pc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICTAIONS

Power supply: 220-240 V \~ 50/60Hz

Maximal power: 150 W

The manufacturer preserves the right to change the specifications of the unit without a preliminary notification.

Unit operating life is 3 years

Guarantee

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

This product conforms to the EMC-Requirements as laid down by the Council Directive 89/336/EEC and to the Low Voltage Regulation (73/23 EEC)

DEUTSCH

PRESS-SCHNECKEN-ENTSAFTER

A production date of the item is indicated in the serial number on the technical data plate. A serial number is an eleven-unit number, with the first four figures indicating the production date. For example, serial number 0606xxxxxxx means that the item was manufactured in June (the sixth month) 2006.

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