Kenwood JE550 - User Manual

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Summary

Safety Precautions

Before Plugging In

Ensure your electricity supply matches the juicer's requirements and understand UK wiring colours.

Before First Use

Prepare the juicer by removing all packaging, disassembling, and washing the parts.

Know Your Juicer Components

Juicer Part Identification

Identify and understand the function of each component of the Kenwood centrifugal juicer.

Assembling and Using the Juicer

Preparing Food for Juicing

Instructions for preparing various fruits and vegetables before juicing, including peeling and washing.

Juicer Assembly and Operation

Step-by-step guide to assembling the juicer and operating it for juicing food.

Juicing Tips and Advice

Maximizing Juice Yield and Quality

Tips for slow insertion of soft food, immediate consumption for vitamins, and storage advice.

Juice Consumption Guidelines

Recommendations on juice intake limits, dilution for children, and specific vegetable juice strengths.

Disassembly and Cleaning

Taking the Juicer Apart

Detailed steps for safely disassembling the Kenwood juicer after use.

Cleaning Juicer Components

Instructions for cleaning the motor unit, pulp collector, lid, pusher, hopper, and filter.

Service and Customer Care

Handling Damaged Cords

Procedure for replacing a damaged power cord by authorized personnel for safety.

Customer Support and Repairs

Contact information for help with juicer usage, servicing, repairs, and spare parts.

Product Guarantee Information

Details of the product guarantee, conditions for claims, and statutory rights.

Summary

Safety Precautions

Before Plugging In

Ensure your electricity supply matches the juicer's requirements and understand UK wiring colours.

Before First Use

Prepare the juicer by removing all packaging, disassembling, and washing the parts.

Know Your Juicer Components

Juicer Part Identification

Identify and understand the function of each component of the Kenwood centrifugal juicer.

Assembling and Using the Juicer

Preparing Food for Juicing

Instructions for preparing various fruits and vegetables before juicing, including peeling and washing.

Juicer Assembly and Operation

Step-by-step guide to assembling the juicer and operating it for juicing food.

Juicing Tips and Advice

Maximizing Juice Yield and Quality

Tips for slow insertion of soft food, immediate consumption for vitamins, and storage advice.

Juice Consumption Guidelines

Recommendations on juice intake limits, dilution for children, and specific vegetable juice strengths.

Disassembly and Cleaning

Taking the Juicer Apart

Detailed steps for safely disassembling the Kenwood juicer after use.

Cleaning Juicer Components

Instructions for cleaning the motor unit, pulp collector, lid, pusher, hopper, and filter.

Service and Customer Care

Handling Damaged Cords

Procedure for replacing a damaged power cord by authorized personnel for safety.

Customer Support and Repairs

Contact information for help with juicer usage, servicing, repairs, and spare parts.

Product Guarantee Information

Details of the product guarantee, conditions for claims, and statutory rights.

The Kenwood JE550 is a centrifugal juicer designed for domestic use, allowing users to extract juice from a variety of fruits and vegetables. It emphasizes ease of use and a healthier lifestyle by providing fresh juice.

Function Description:

The primary function of the Kenwood JE550 is to extract juice from produce. It operates by spinning a filter at high speed, separating the juice from the pulp. The juicer is equipped with a pusher to guide food into the feed tube, a hopper for loading produce, and a lid that locks into place with an interlock switch for safety. A pulp collector gathers the solid waste, while a juice jug with a foam separator collects the extracted juice, ensuring it is free from foam. The device features a motor unit and a speed control with two settings: speed 1 for softer foods and speed 2 for harder foods. An integrated compartment for excess cord helps keep the countertop tidy.

Important Technical Specifications:

While specific power ratings (e.g., wattage) are not detailed in the provided manual pages, the juicer operates on an electricity supply that must match the specifications shown on its underside. For UK users, the wiring colours are specified as Blue for Neutral and Brown for Live, indicating compliance with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC. The model number, JE550, is important for customer service and is located on the underside of the juicer.

Usage Features:

The Kenwood JE550 is designed for straightforward assembly and operation.

Preparation: Before juicing, users need to remove stones from fruits like plums, peaches, and cherries, and tough skins from items such as melons, pineapples, cucumbers, and potatoes. Soft-skinned foods only require washing. Citrus fruits should be peeled, and the white pith removed to prevent bitter-tasting juice. Food should be cut into small pieces to fit the feed tube.
Assembly: The assembly process involves fitting the pulp collector, then the filter inside it. The lid is placed on top and pushed down firmly, then locked with the interlock switch. The hopper is placed onto the lid, and any excess cord is pushed into its compartment. Finally, the juice jug is placed under the outlet.
Operation: To operate, the juicer is switched on, and food is pushed down with the supplied pusher. Speed 1 is recommended for softer foods, while speed 2 is for harder foods.
Safety: The juicer incorporates several safety features. It will not operate if the lid is unlocked. Users are explicitly warned not to use the juicer if the filter is damaged, not to immerse the motor unit, cord, or plug in water, and to always switch off and unplug before fitting/removing parts, cleaning, or after use. Only the supplied pusher should be used, and fingers should never be put into the feed tube. The juicer should be unplugged before unblocking the feed tube. Before removing the lid, users must switch off and wait for the filter to stop. It is not suitable for unsupervised use by children or infirm people. The cord should not touch hot surfaces or hang where children can grab it. Moving parts should not be touched, and the juicer should never be left unattended.
Hints for Juicing:
- Insert soft food slowly for maximum juice extraction.
- Drink juice as soon as possible to retain vitamins.
- Store juice in the fridge for a few hours with a few drops of lemon juice to preserve it.
- Limit consumption to three 230ml (8 fl.oz.) glasses per day unless accustomed to more.
- Dilute juice for children with an equal amount of water.
- Dilute strong juices from dark green (broccoli, spinach) or dark red (beetroot, red cabbage) vegetables.
- Be aware that fruit juice is high in fructose; individuals with diabetes or low blood sugar should limit intake.
- Avoid mixing fruit and vegetable juices (except apple and carrot) to prevent wind or bloating.

Maintenance Features:

Regular cleaning and maintenance are crucial for the longevity and performance of the Kenwood JE550.

General Cleaning: Always unplug the juicer before cleaning. If the filter is too tight to remove, wait a few minutes for it to loosen. Washing any parts in a dishwasher is not recommended.
Discoloration: Some foods, such as carrots, may discolour the plastic parts. This can be removed by rubbing with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil.
Motor Unit: The motor unit should be wiped with a damp cloth and then dried.
Pulp Collector, Lid, Pusher, Hopper: These parts should be washed and then dried.
Filter: The filter should be cleaned using a soft brush. It is critical to regularly check the filter for signs of damage and to discontinue use if it is damaged. Information on service and customer care is provided for such instances.
Storage: The hopper can be inverted for storage on the juicer to save space.
Pulp Clearing: The pulp collector should be cleared regularly during use to maintain efficiency.

Service and Customer Care:

In the event of a damaged cord, it must be replaced by KENWOOD or an authorised repairer for safety reasons. For assistance with using the juicer, servicing, or repairs (within or outside of guarantee), UK customers can contact Kenwood customer care at 023 9239 2333, providing their model number. Spares and attachments can be ordered by calling 0870 2413653. Customers in other countries should contact the shop where they purchased the juicer.

Guarantee (UK only):

The juicer comes with a one-year guarantee from the date of purchase. Kenwood will repair or replace the juicer free of charge if it malfunctions, provided:

It has not been misused, neglected, or damaged.
It has not been modified (unless by Kenwood).
It is not second-hand.
It has not been used commercially.
A plug has not been fitted incorrectly.
The customer provides a receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee does not affect the customer's statutory rights.