The Gastroback Easy Juicer is a high-performance centrifugal juicer designed for efficient and easy juice production from fresh fruits and vegetables. Its elaborate design, including an integrated pulp container, makes cleaning simple and convenient. The appliance is intended for indoor use and is a valuable addition to a well-balanced diet, providing an easy source of vitamins and minerals from freshly extracted juices.
Function Description
The Gastroback Easy Juicer operates with a powerful 900-watt motor, making it capable of processing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables quickly and efficiently. The juicer extracts liquid from produce, separating it from the pulp, which is collected in an integrated container. The resulting juice flows into a dedicated juice jug, designed to minimize splatter during operation. The juicer is particularly effective for processing whole fruits and vegetables due to its patented wide feed chute, which reduces the need for extensive pre-cutting.
The core function of the juicer involves a stainless steel micro mesh filter basket with small cutting blades at its base. As food is pushed down the feed chute, these blades rapidly shred the produce, and centrifugal force then separates the juice from the pulp. The juice passes through the fine mesh filter, while the dry pulp is expelled into the integrated pulp container. This process ensures a high yield of juice with minimal effort.
The appliance is designed to be user-friendly, with a simple 'ON' and 'OFF' button for operation. It is important to ensure the juicer is properly and completely assembled before connecting it to a power outlet, as a safety mechanism prevents it from turning on if not correctly put together. The motor should not run continuously for more than 7 minutes to prevent overheating, and heavy loads should not be processed for more than 10 seconds at a time.
Usage Features
The Gastroback Easy Juicer offers several features that enhance its usability and convenience:
- Wide Feed Chute: The extra-wide feed chute is a key feature, allowing users to juice whole fruits and vegetables, such as small apples, carrots, and cucumbers, without needing to cut them into smaller pieces. This significantly reduces preparation time. A food pusher is provided to safely guide food down the chute.
- Integrated Pulp Container: The juicer includes an integrated pulp container with a volumetric capacity of up to 1.5 liters of apple juice pulp. This design eliminates the need for an external pulp collector, contributing to a more compact and tidy countertop footprint. The pulp container is dishwasher safe, simplifying cleanup.
- Juice Jug with Froth Separator Lid: An 800 ml dishwasher-safe juice jug is included, featuring a built-in froth separator lid. This lid ensures that juice froth is separated from the juice when poured into a glass, catering to users who prefer clear juice. The jug is designed to clip securely under the juicer spout to prevent splatter.
- Easy Assembly and Disassembly: The juicer is designed for straightforward assembly and disassembly. Components like the integrated pulp container, stainless steel filter basket, and juicer cover fit together intuitively, often with alignment arrows or specific locking mechanisms. A safety locking arm ensures all parts are securely in place before operation.
- Simple Operation: The 'ON/OFF' button provides easy control. Users are advised to push the food pusher down slowly to extract the maximum amount of juice. The appliance will not operate unless the safety locking arm is engaged and all components are correctly assembled.
- Recipe Inclusion: The manual includes a variety of recipes, from "Fresh starts" and "Vitamin replacers" to "Liquid lunches," "Energy fuel," "Spirited juices," and "Icy coolers." These recipes offer creative ways to utilize the juicer for different tastes and nutritional needs. Additionally, recipes for "Fibre favourites" demonstrate how to use the leftover pulp, promoting a zero-waste approach.
- Versatility in Ingredients: The juicer can process a wide range of fruits and vegetables. For fruits with hard or inedible skins (like mangoes, pineapples, or citrus), peeling is recommended. All fruits with pits, hard seeds, or stones (such as peaches, apricots, or cherries) must be pitted before juicing. Herbs and leafy greens can be juiced by wrapping them into a bundle or processing them with other ingredients for better extraction.
- Pulp Utilization: The remaining pulp, rich in fiber and cellulose, can be used in various recipes, such as thickening casseroles or soups, bulking out rissoles, or even for composting in the garden. This feature highlights the appliance's potential for reducing food waste and maximizing nutritional intake.
Maintenance Features
Maintaining the Gastroback Easy Juicer is designed to be simple and efficient, ensuring its longevity and consistent performance:
- Dishwasher Safe Parts: The juicer cover, integrated pulp container, stainless steel filter basket, and 800 ml juice jug are all dishwasher safe (top shelf only), making cleanup less labor-intensive.
- Easy Hand Cleaning: For parts not placed in the dishwasher, or for immediate cleaning, removable components can be washed in hot soapy water or rinsed under running water to remove wet pulp. Air drying is recommended.
- Nylon Bristle Brush: A nylon bristle brush is included specifically for cleaning the micro mesh filter basket. This brush helps to dislodge any pulp that may clog the fine pores of the filter, which is crucial for maintaining the juicer's effectiveness.
- Filter Basket Care: To prevent clogging and ensure consistent juicing results, the stainless steel filter basket should be thoroughly cleaned after each use. If holes become blocked, soaking the filter basket in hot water with 10% lemon juice can help loosen the blockages. Bleach should not be used on the filter basket.
- Motor Base Cleaning: The motor base, which contains the electrical components, should be wiped with a damp cloth. It should never be immersed in water or other liquids, nor should water jets be used to clean it. The motor block should also not be cleaned in a dishwasher.
- Preventing Discoloration: To prevent discoloration of plastic parts from strongly colored fruits and vegetables, it is recommended to wash parts immediately after use. If discoloration occurs, plastic parts can be soaked in a 10% lemon juice and water solution or cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner.
- Safe Handling of Blades: Users are cautioned to handle the stainless steel filter basket with care due to its sharp blades. The blades should not be touched directly. The appliance should be stored fully assembled to keep the blades out of reach.
- Storage Guidelines: Before storing, the appliance should always be cleaned. It should be stored in a frost-free, clean, and dry location, out of reach of children, and protected from excessive loads, such as heavy or hard objects placed on top of it.
By following these usage and maintenance guidelines, users can ensure optimal performance and extend the lifespan of their Gastroback Easy Juicer, enjoying fresh, healthy juices for years to come.