Amzchef SJ-036 Slow Juicer

Safety Precautions

All users of this appliance must read and understand these safety precautions before operating.

SIGN SAMPLES

• ⚠️ This sign indicates contents that may cause risk of a fire or an electrical shock. Specific warnings are written in the sign.
• ? This sign indicates contents of regulating or directing actions. Specific prohibitions are written around or in the sign.
• ❗ This sign indicates prohibited acts. Specific prohibitions are written around or in the sign.

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE

1. ⚡ DO NOT PLUG IN OR UNPLUG WITH WET HANDS. It may cause an electric shock or an injury.
2. ⚡ DO NOT USE WITH OTHER THAN RATED VOLTAGE. It may cause an electric shock, a fire or abnormal performance. If the voltage is different, it may shorten the life of the motor or cause a failure.
3. ? PLUG THE POWER CORD CORRECTLY AND PUSH IT TIGHT IN A WALL SOCKET. It may cause electric shock or a fire.
4. ⚡ IF THE SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, IT MUST BE REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER, ITS SERVICE OR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN ORDER TO AVOID A HAZARD. If the power cord is damaged, it may cause electric shock or a fire.
5. ? NEVER ALTER THE APPLIANCE. ALSO, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR BY YOURSELF. DO NOT INSERT FINGERS, FOREIGN SUBSTANCES OR OBJECTS SUCH AS PINS INTO GAPS OR HOLES IN THE BASE. It may cause a fire, an electric shock or a failure. For any technical support, contact the authorized local Customer Care Center.
6. ? DO NOT MOISTEN THE BASE OR SPLASH WATER ON THE BASE. Be careful not to let any liquids or other substances get into the switch on the appliance. DO NOT OPERATE THE SWITCH WITH WET HANDS. It may cause electric shock or a fire.
7. ⚡ WHEN THE POWER CORD, WIRE IS BROKEN OR DAMAGED OR THE PLUG-IN PART BECOMES LOOSE, DO NOT OPERATE IT. It may cause an electric shock, a fire or an injury.
8. ? FOR SAFETY, MUST DO GROUND CONNECTION. DO NOT DO THE GROUNDING ON GAS PIPE, PLASTIC WATER PIPE, TELEPHONE WIRE, ETC. It could cause an electric shock, a fire, or a malfunction and an explosion. Be sure to use the socket with ground connection.
9. ✋ NEVER DISASSEMBLE BOWL SET DURING OPERATION OR INSERT FINGERS, FOREIGN OBJECTS SUCH AS FORKS, SPOONS ETC. INTO FEEDING TUBE OR JUICE OUTLET. It may cause an injury, an accident or a failure. Never replace the spiral pusher with any other objects or have eyes get close to the feed port, otherwise accidents may happen.
10. ?‍?‍?‍? THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS (INCLUDING CHILDREN) WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF THE APPLIANCE BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Children are not allowed to clean and perform user maintenance without supervision.
11. ? DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT LOCKING THE HOPPER PROPERLY. It may cause an injury or a failure.
12. ? IF A GAS LEAK IS DETECTED, DO NOT PLUG IN THE APPLIANCE'S POWER CORD INTO A POWER OUTLET. IMMEDIATELY VENTILATE THE ROOM BY OPENING A WINDOW, AND ALLOW TO FULLY VENTILATE BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE APPLIANCE. It may cause an injury or a failure.
13. ? IF SCREW ROTATION IS STOPPED IN NORMAL OPERATION, PRESS [R] BUTTON AND HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS AND THEN AFTER REVERSE OPERATION IS COMPLETELY STOPPED, PRESS [ON] BUTTON AGAIN. If such a stop event continues during the operation, the parts may be damaged and performance may be deteriorated due to overheating in a motor. When the problem continues, immediately stop the appliance and contact the local Customer Care Center.

CAUTION

1. Before use, check if the power cord, plug, juice strainer, spiral pusher, or any other part is damaged. If any part is damaged, stop using the appliance and contact customer service promptly. Do not dismantle or repair it yourself, as dangers may occur.
2. Before connecting power, ensure the juicing body, spiral pusher, juicing body cap, and all other detachable parts are properly installed.
3. Cut food ingredients into small blocks that fit the feed port. Do not process ingredients with cores, hard seeds, or thick skin until these are removed.
4. When feeding ingredients, do not apply excessive pushing force; just enough to cut the food ingredient.
5. Dyeing of the juice strainer, juicing body cap, spiral pusher, and other accessories after juicing is normal and does not affect food safety or health.
6. If the appliance has current limiting protection or the motor locks and stops automatically without reversing, press the “ON” button to discharge food ingredients, then press the “R” button for normal use. If the motor remains locked, remove food ingredients from the spiral pusher before continuing. This protects the motor.
7. Do not dismantle detachable parts immediately after use; wait until the motor and spiral pusher have stopped and the power supply is disconnected.
8. Do not sterilize accessories with hot water above 80°C or in a microwave oven, as they may get heated, deformed, and damaged. Materials in contact with food must comply with food hygiene certification and be clean and reliable.
9. Do not clean the appliance with steel wool, abrasive cleaning agents, or corrosive liquids like gasoline or acetone.
10. The appliance is for individual or family use only.
11. Accessories not supplied with the appliance include separate safety instructions.
12. Switch off and disconnect the appliance from the supply before changing accessories or approaching moving parts.
13. Hazards or unsafe practices can result in minor personal injury or appliance damage. Handle sharp cutting blades, empty bowls, and cleaning with care. Always disconnect the appliance if left unattended and before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.

Quick Start Assembly

The juicer consists of the following parts:

• 1. Feeding Cup
• 2. Squeezing Auger
• 3. Juicing Bowl
• 4. Power Base
• 5. Juice Cup
• 6. Pulp Cup
• 7. Pusher
• 8. Cleaning Brush
• 9. Power Switch

A slight odor during the first use is normal and will diminish with increased frequency of use.

Installation Notes

Please ensure the unit is not plugged in and the knob is turned to "OFF" before assembling the machine.

1. Position the squeezing bowl on the power base, aligning the spouts and the axle.
2. Push the squeezing auger firmly into the center of the bowl, ensuring it touches the bottom. Otherwise, the cover cannot be closed.
3. Position the feeding cup on the bowl. Align the ▲ symbol on the feeding cup with the ? symbol on the bowl. Turn clockwise until it clicks to lock. Ensure the arrow on the cover aligns with the lock graphic on the bowl.
4. Place the juice container and the pulp container under the relevant spouts.

Operation Instructions

1. Connect the unit to the power supply.
2. Verify all parts are correctly assembled.
3. Ensure the machine is in the "OFF" position.
4. Ensure juice and pulp containers are in place.
5. Ensure the juice spout cover is closed.
6. Prepare fruits or vegetables by cutting them into pieces no larger than 5cm x 2cm strips or 5cm x 5cm cubes.
7. Insert fruit strips/cubes into the chute.
8. Rotate the knob to the right to start juicing.
9. Push food down using only the pusher.
10. If food gets stuck, rotate the knob to the left for the reverse function.

NOTE: Do not use the juicer continuously for longer than 20 minutes.

Open & Close of Juice Spout Cover

During juicing, the drip-stop cover can remain closed until the juicing bowl is full.

• Juicer spout is opened
• Juicer spout is closed

Useful Tips

• If the feeding cup is not locked properly, the juicer will not start.

Benefits of Drip-stop Cover

1. To stop dripping at the end of juicing.
2. To mix juice from different fruits and vegetables.

Usage Tips

1. Remove hard pits or seeds before pressing to prevent damage to the squeezing screw.
2. For mixed juices, start with harder fruits and then squeeze softer fruits.
3. Let the juicer run for 30 seconds after the last ingredient is fed.

Attention

The juicer is not suitable for very hard, fibrous, or starchy fruits/vegetables like sugar cane. Some fruits with high starch content (e.g., avocado, banana, fig, mango, papaya, dragon fruit, seedless grapes) may clog the stainless steel sieve.

Disassembling Method

NOTE: If the juicer overheats, it will turn off automatically for protection. Turn the juicer off, wait 1 hour for it to cool down, then turn it on again.

To disassemble the unit after use and before cleaning, turn the juicer to "OFF" and disconnect it from the power source. Follow these steps:

1. Remove the juice and pulp containers.
2. Remove the feeding cup. Turn the chute counter-clockwise until the ▲ symbol aligns with the ? sign.
3. Remove the squeezing auger by pulling it upward. If difficult, gently swing and pull.
4. Remove the squeezing bowl by lifting it upward vertically.

Cleaning & Maintenance

IMPORTANT: Wash juicing parts immediately after each use to prevent pulp sticking to the juicing bowl and squeezing auger, which can affect disassembly, cleaning, and performance.

1. Switch off and unplug the juicer.
2. Wash disassembled parts with water. Use the provided cleaning brush to remove pulp from meshes if clogged.

Attention:

• Do not use steel wire brushes, abrasive tools, or sharp objects for cleaning.
• Do not use water above 40°C (104°F).
• Do not put parts in the dishwasher.

3. If residues remain in the pulp spout opening, pull out the silicone valve as shown in Fig 1 and clean under running water. Press the silicone valve to close it properly and tightly after cleaning.

4. To clean the seal ring in the center of the squeezing bowl:

• a. Turn the squeezing bowl upside down. Push the seal ring out with your thumb (Fig 2a) and clean with water.
• b. After cleaning, place it back in the center hole. The small ribbed surface should face upward (Fig 2b). Ensure the seal ring's groove fits well into the squeezing bowl.
• c. The large flat side of the seal ring should be inside, and the small ribbed side outside the squeezing bowl (Fig 2c).

5. Do not immerse the Power Base in water for cleaning. Wipe it with a damp cloth only.

6. After cleaning, dry all parts thoroughly and store them in a dry, cool place.

NOTE: Ensure the unit and parts are dry before storing.

Storage

1. Follow cleaning instructions to maintain the unit before storage.
2. Tidy up the power cord set.
3. Keep the unit out of children's reach.
4. Store the unit and accessories in a dry, cool place.

Useful Tips

If the juicer stops due to continuous operation for more than 20 minutes, turn it off and let it cool for 1 hour before restarting.

Hand Wash & Easy Cleaning

1. HANDWASH OPTION: Wash parts thoroughly by immersing them in warm water diluted with one or two drops of baking soda or dishwashing soap for about 30 minutes.
2. NOT DISHWASHER SAFE: After using the juicer, do not place attachments in the dishwasher for cleaning, as this can cause damage and prevent the juicer from working.

WARNING: Do not immerse the motor base in water or any other liquid. Do not use a water jet to clean the motor base.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Warranty

1-YEAR WARRANTY

Thank you for choosing an AMZCHEF product. We hope you are satisfied with it.

This product is warranted against any electronic or mechanical defects for a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase by the consumer. Replacement units/parts will be warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

Questions? Problems? Concerns?

For assistance, please contact us via our website: www.iamzchef.com or email: info@iamzchef.com. Including the problem description, order number, a photo, or a video in your email will help us resolve your issue more effectively and quickly. We will respond within 24 hours of receiving your email.

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