User manual PHILIPS HR1861

[. . . ] never let the appliance operate unattended. If you detect cracks in the filter or if the filter is damaged in any way, do not use the appliance anymore and contact the nearest Philips service centre. Never reach into the feeding tube with your fingers or an object while the appliance is running. Do not touch the small cutting blades in the base of the filter. [. . . ] 10) Note: If you want your drink to have a foamy layer, do not use the foam separator. Tips Use fresh fruit and vegetables, as they contain more juice. pineapples , beetroots , celery stalks , apples , cucumbers , carrots , spinach , melons , tomatoes , pomegranates , oranges and grapes are particularly suitable for processing in the juice extractor. You do not have to remove thin peels or skins. Those of oranges, pineapples and uncooked beetroots need to be removed. Also remove the white pith of citrus fruits because it has a bitter taste. When preparing apple juice, remember that the thickness of the apple juice depends on the kind of apple you are using. the juicier the apple , the thinner the juice. Choose a kind of apple that produces the type of juice you prefer. To slow down this process, add a few drops of lemon juice. fruits that contain starch , such as bananas , papayas , avocados , figs and mangoes are not suitable for processing in the juice extractor. Use a food processor, blender or bar blender to process these fruits. Drink the juice immediately after you have extracted it. If it is exposed to air for some time, the juice will lose its taste and nutritional value. To extract the maximum amount of juice, always press the pusher down slowly. The juicer is not suitable for processing very hard and/or fibrous/starchy fruits or vegetables such as sugar cane. Cleaning Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids such as alcohol, petrol or acetone to clean the appliance. The appliance is easier to clean if you do so immediately after use. Remove the plug from the wall socket and wait until the filter has stopped rotating. Remove the dirty parts from the motor unit. Clean these parts with a cleaning brush in warm water with some washing-up liquid and rinse them under the tap (Fig. Make sure they are placed well away from the heating element. [. . . ] Check whether the parts have been assembled in the right way, but switch off the appliance before you do so. If the appliance continues to give off this smell after a few times, check the quantities you are processing and the processing time. The motor unit gives off an unpleasant smell the first few times the appliance is used. The appliance makes a lot of noise, gives off an unpleasant smell, is too hot to touch, gives off smoke etc. [. . . ]