This document describes the Kenwood JMP80 juicer, a versatile appliance designed for extracting juice from fruits and vegetables, and with optional attachments, for making sorbets and smoothies.
Function Description
The Kenwood JMP80 is primarily a slow juicer (also known as a masticating juicer) that processes fruits and vegetables to extract juice. It operates by slowly crushing and pressing ingredients, which helps to preserve nutrients and enzymes compared to high-speed centrifugal juicers. The core components for juicing include a scroll (auger) that grinds the produce, a filter basket that separates pulp from juice, and a juicing bowl that collects the extracted liquid.
Beyond its primary juicing function, the JMP80 offers enhanced versatility with optional attachments:
- Sorbet Attachment (if supplied): This attachment allows users to create creamy iced desserts from frozen fruits and yogurts. It replaces the standard filter basket and wiper holder, processing pre-frozen ingredients into a smooth sorbet.
- Smoothie Attachment (if supplied): Designed for making thicker drinks that retain more pulp, such as fruit coulis or smoothies. This attachment also replaces the filter basket and wiper holder, allowing for a different processing method that incorporates more fiber into the final product.
The juicer features a dual feed tube system: a small feed tube for smaller or thinner items, and a larger feed tube with a lid latch for bigger ingredients, which may need to be cut to fit. An anti-drip stopper is integrated into the juice spout to prevent drips and allow for mixing different juices within the bowl before dispensing. The control panel includes an On/Off/Reverse switch, with the reverse function being crucial for dislodging jammed food items.
Important Technical Specifications
While specific power ratings (e.g., wattage) are not detailed in the provided pages, the manual emphasizes several key technical and safety aspects:
- Power Supply: The appliance must be earthed, and users should ensure their electricity supply matches the specifications on the underside of the appliance.
- Material Compliance: The juicer conforms to EC Regulation 1935/2004, indicating that materials in contact with food are safe.
- Safety Features:
- The juicer will not operate if the lid is not correctly fitted and locked, or if the filter basket and scroll are not properly assembled.
- A reverse function is included to clear blockages without disassembling the unit.
- The anti-drip stopper helps manage juice flow and prevents overflow when mixing.
- The appliance is designed to prevent misuse, with warnings against overfilling the feed tube or using excessive force.
- Filter System: The filter basket (red dot) is a key component for juice extraction, designed to separate pulp efficiently. The optional smoothie attachment (white dot) and sorbet attachment replace this filter for their specific functions.
Usage Features
The Kenwood JMP80 is designed for user-friendly operation with several features enhancing its usability:
- Assembly (A-I): The manual provides clear, step-by-step instructions for assembling the juicer, ensuring all parts (pulp stopper, juicing bowl, filter basket, wiper holder, scroll, lid, pulp container, juice jug) are correctly fitted before operation. Proper alignment of red dots on the filter basket, bowl, and lid is crucial for secure assembly and operation.
- Dual Feed Tube (J-K): Users can choose between a small feed tube for thin items or a larger one for bigger pieces, which can be opened by sliding a locking latch. This flexibility accommodates various fruit and vegetable sizes.
- Slow Juicing Principle: The juicer is designed for slow processing. Users are advised to push food down slowly to maximize juice extraction and prevent clogging.
- Reverse Function: In case of food jamming, the 'R' (reverse) button can be pressed and held to dislodge the food, preventing the need for immediate disassembly.
- Anti-Drip Stopper (L): This feature allows users to close the juice spout to prevent drips or to mix different juices within the juicing bowl before dispensing. It should be in the open position during juicing and can be closed before removing the jug.
- Recommended Usage Chart: A detailed chart provides guidance on preparing various fruits and vegetables (e.g., cutting, peeling, removing seeds) and offers hints for optimal juicing, such as processing hard foods at room temperature or cleaning the filter after large pineapples to prevent clogging.
- Sorbet and Smoothie Attachments: These optional attachments expand the juicer's capabilities, allowing for the creation of different types of healthy treats. Specific instructions are provided for their use, including thawing frozen ingredients for sorbet and adding liquid for smoothies.
Maintenance Features
Maintaining the Kenwood JMP80 is straightforward, with specific instructions to ensure longevity and hygiene:
- Disassembly for Cleaning: The juicer must always be switched off, unplugged, and taken apart before cleaning.
- Hand Washing: All parts, except the power unit, should be washed by hand and dried. The manual explicitly states not to place any parts in the dishwasher.
- Cleaning Brush: A cleaning brush (15) is supplied to effectively clean the filter basket, especially important for removing pulp and fibers. Rinsing under water and brushing until clear is recommended.
- Filter Cleaning Aid: To assist with pulp removal from the filter, users can close the anti-drip stopper, switch the juicer on, pour 300ml of water down the feed tube, operate for 20 seconds, and then open the stopper to flush out water.
- Wiper Holder Maintenance (M-N): The wipers within the wiper holder can be removed for cleaning and reassembled, ensuring they are correctly fitted.
- Anti-Drip Stopper Removal: The anti-drip stopper (12) can also be removed for cleaning and then refitted by pushing it until secure.
- Stain Removal: Discoloration from ingredients like carrots or leafy vegetables can occur. Cleaning parts immediately after use helps reduce stains. Rubbing with a cloth dipped in vegetable oil can help remove stubborn discoloration.
- Power Unit Cleaning: The power unit (10) should be wiped with a damp cloth and then dried; it must never be immersed in water.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive troubleshooting guide helps users diagnose and resolve common operational issues, such as the juicer not starting, lid not fitting, clogging, juice leakage, or excessive pulp in juice. Solutions often involve checking assembly, using the reverse function, or cleaning specific parts.
The manual also includes important safety warnings, such as keeping the appliance and its cord out of reach of children, supervising children, and not using the juicer if the filter is damaged. It emphasizes that the appliance is for intended domestic use only and that Kenwood will not accept liability for improper use. The document concludes with information on product disposal in accordance with the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), indicating that the product should not be disposed of as urban waste.
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