Kuvings AUTO 8 MANUAL

Important Safeguards

Please read all instructions carefully before operating the juicer.

• To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the motor base or unit in water or other liquids.
• Keep the appliance away from children.
• Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• Using attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use the juicer outdoors.
• Always ensure the juicer cover is securely clamped before turning on the motor. Do not unfasten clamps while the juicer is in operation.
• Do not insert fingers or other objects into the juicer opening while it is in operation. If food becomes lodged, use the food pusher or another piece of fruit/vegetable to push it down. If this method fails, turn off the motor and disassemble the juicer to remove the lodged food.
• Always turn the switch to the OFF position after each use and ensure the motor has completely stopped before disassembling.
• Do not alter the appliance in any way.
• Use the appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual.
• Use the appliance for the recommended duration.
• 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 are closely supervised by a person responsible for their safety. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• This appliance is for household use only. Follow the instructions carefully. (Warranty may be void if used improperly or for commercial purposes.)
• Save this manual for future reference.
• If gifting the appliance, include this manual.

Warnings and Cautions

Risk of product damage, injury, or death.

Prohibited Actions:

• Do not plug multiple power cords into a single outlet during operation, as this may cause an explosion or fire.
• Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, as this may cause electrical shock.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended. Unplug the power cord when not in use.
• Do not use a damp towel to clean the power cord if it is dirty or wet, as this may cause electrical shock or fire.
• Do not drop the appliance or apply strong force to it, as this may damage or break it.
• Do not unplug by pulling the power cord cable, as this may damage the cord and cause electrical shock.
• Do not insert fingers or other objects into the feeding tube while the juicer is in operation, as this may cause injury.
• Do not place parts in a dishwasher or in water above 40°C, as this may cause parts to wear faster.

Required Actions:

• Do not repair, disassemble, or customize the base of the appliance. Doing so may lead to malfunction, fire, electrical shock, or injury.
• Do not use the appliance on an uneven surface, as tipping may cause malfunction.
• Keep the appliance away from children and store it in a safe place to prevent injury.
• Do not store or operate the appliance near heating appliances, as it may become discolored or deformed.
• Do not use hazardous chemicals or flammable sprays for cleaning, as this may cause discoloration or fire.
• Protect the power cord by not bending it sharply or placing heavy objects on it, to prevent short circuits or fire.
• Operating the juicer without ingredients can damage the screw.

Specifications

Parts

The juicer comprises several key components:

• Auto Hopper: The top section where ingredients are fed, featuring a lid, handle, locking tab, and maximum fill line.
• Base: Contains the motor and controls.
• Juicing Drum: The main chamber where juicing occurs, fitted with a Smart Cap, Juice Spout, and Pulp Spout.
• Drum Set: Includes the Juicing Drum, Juicing Strainer, and Juicing Screw.
• Accessories: Juice Cups (1 & 2), Pusher, Cleaning Brush, Blank Strainer, and an optional Citrus Maker.

How to Assemble

Follow these steps to assemble the juicer:

STEP 1: DRUM SET

Assemble the Juicing Drum, Juicing Screw, and Juicing Strainer:

• Insert the juicing strainer onto the juicing screw. Ensure silicone parts are properly inserted before assembly.
• Align the red dot on the juicing strainer with the red dot on the juicing drum.

STEP 2: TOP SET

Assemble the Drum Set and Auto Hopper:

• Place the auto hopper onto the drum container, aligning the sign on the auto hopper with the unlock mark on the juicing drum.
• Turn the auto hopper clockwise until the sign aligns with the lock mark on the juicing drum.

STEP 3: BASE & TOP SET

Connect the Assembled Top Set to the Base:

• Place the assembled top set onto the base clamp, ensuring alignment.
• Place Juice Cup 1 and Juice Cup 2 under the juice spout and pulp spout, respectively.

How to Operate

CAUTION: Operating the juicer without ingredients can damage the juicing screw. Do not operate continuously for more than 20 minutes to prevent motor overheating. Allow the juicer to rest for 30 minutes after continuous use.

• Step 1: Open the automatic hopper lid by lifting the locking tab and insert ingredients. Do not exceed the maximum capacity line.
• Step 2: Press the locking tab to completely close the auto hopper lid. Place juice cups under the outlets. Ensure the smart cap remains open; closing it can cause juice to flow back and leak.
• Step 3: Press the [FWD] switch to start operation. If the juicer stops, switch to [STOP (O)], then use the [REVERSE (REV)] switch to push ingredients up. The [REVERSE (REV)] switch works only when pressed.
• Step 4: Add ingredients through the auto hopper hole while the juicer is running. Opening the lid during operation will stop the process.
• Step 5: Turn off the power switch once juicing is complete and all pulp and fiber are discharged. Run the juicer until all pulp is expelled.

Ingredients Preparation

CAUTION: Do not overfill the hopper. For best results, cut round ingredients into quarters and juice soft ingredients with hard ones. When mixing ingredients, start with soft and fibrous items, followed by hard ones like carrots.

Fruits

• Hard Seed Fruits: Remove hard seeds. Cut ingredients to fit the auto hopper (e.g., apples, peaches, tomatoes, nectarines, apricots, plums).
• Thick-skinned Fruits: Peel skins and cut into appropriate sizes. Remove hard seeds (e.g., oranges, melons, mangoes, pineapples, dragon fruit).
• Soft Fruits: Juice soft fruits together with hard ingredients for better efficiency (e.g., strawberries, kiwis, tomatoes, pineapples, mangoes).

Vegetables

• Leaf/Stem Vegetables: Cut fibrous vegetables into 1-2 inch (3-5cm) pieces or less. Cut long or thin ingredients into 1cm pieces (e.g., water parsley, wheatgrass). Large fibrous pieces may wrap around the screw.
• Root Vegetables: Peel and cut into pieces smaller than 1 inch (2.5cm). Cut long ingredients vertically (e.g., carrots, beets, ginger).

Ingredients Requiring Special Handling

• Pomegranate: Remove peel, juice only seeds.
• Grapes: Remove stems, feed grapes slowly into the hopper.
• Nuts (Almonds, Peanuts, Walnuts, etc.): Soak nuts for at least 8 hours. Add soaked nuts slowly, one spoonful at a time with water, to extract nut milk. Ensure the smart cap is closed during nut milk extraction.

Do Not Insert the Following Ingredients:

• Vegetable/Animal Oils: Avoid ingredients like sesame, butter, margarine. Contact with the screw can degrade performance and cause damage.
• Cannot be Juiced: Avoid tough or fibrous materials like coconut, arrowroot, sugarcane, rice.
• Frozen Ingredients: Do not use frozen fruits or ice, as this may cause breakage and damage. Use a blank strainer for frozen fruit.

How to Disassemble and Clean

CAUTION: Clean all parts thoroughly with running water, except the motor base. Do not use water hotter than 40°C. Do not use a dishwasher, dryer, or microwave. Clean immediately after use to prevent residue from drying and becoming difficult to remove.

• Step 1: Separate the top set from the body.
• Step 2: Open the auto hopper by turning the handle counterclockwise and separate it from the drum set.
• Step 3: Disassemble the juicing strainer and screw from the juicing drum. Gripping and turning the screw helps with disassembly.
• Step 4: Wipe the base with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not wash the base with water.
• Step 5: Wash the juicing drum under running water. The silicone ring and smart cap can be detached for cleaning. Open the silicone plug at the back of the juicing drum base and clean it without complete detachment.
• Step 6: Clean the outside of the juicing screw with a dish scrub under running water. Use the brush tip to remove residue from crevices. Ensure metal parts are wiped dry.
• Step 7: After washing the juicing strainer with a brush, dry it before use.

How to Use the Blank Strainer

CAUTION: Recommended amount for single use is less than 300g. Use frozen ingredients immediately after removing from freezer for best results. Insert prepared ingredients in small amounts (less than 3cm) into the auto-feeding inlet.

• Step 1: Place the ice cream strainer's ring into the groove of the ice cream strainer.
• Step 2: Place the ice cream strainer onto the screw and assemble by aligning the marking points on the drum container and strainer.
• Step 3: Turn the auto hopper clockwise until its markings align with the drum container's lock markings.
• Step 4: Place a juice cup under the outlet (ice cream dispenses from the pulp outlet). The strainer ring is detachable and washable. Ensure the ring is properly fastened. Use the pusher if frozen ingredients remain in the screw or hopper.

How to Use the Citrus Maker (Optional)

CAUTION: Clean immediately after use to prevent residue buildup and performance degradation.

• Step 1: Place the strainer onto the citrus maker drum.
• Step 2: Insert the cone into the center of the strainer to assemble.
• Step 3: Position the assembled citrus maker onto the base clamp and press the power button to start.
• Step 4: Cut fruits in half and press them gently onto the cone. If pulp accumulates excessively, wash the strainer and resume juicing. Juice yield may vary by ingredient.

Troubleshooting Q&A

When there is no power:

Check power cord connection, ensure all parts (drum lid, juicing bowl, top-set, body) are properly assembled and aligned.

Low juice yield:

Juice yield varies with ingredient water content and freshness. Soaking ingredients in cold water for 30 minutes may help. For ingredients with small seeds, cleaning the drum set between uses is recommended to prevent residue buildup.

The auto hopper will not close:

Ensure the juicing screw is fully inserted into the strainer for the lid to close properly.

Noise from the juicer:

Check assembly. Operating without ingredients or liquid can cause loud noise and damage. Friction noise between screw and strainer stops when ingredients are added. If noise occurs with ingredients, check ingredient size (do not use hard pieces over 1 inch). Ensure the juicer is on a level surface.

During operation, the drum shakes:

Vibration of the juicing screw and strainer is normal as they crush and squeeze ingredients. Stronger fibers may cause more vibration.

During juicing, the motor stopped:

Check power cord and assembly. Overloading with ingredients can cause a stop. If stopped, use the REVERSE-OFF-FORWARD sequence 2-3 times. If the juicer stops due to overload protection after 30+ minutes of continuous use, let it cool for 30-60 minutes. Remove hard seeds from ingredients to prevent damage.

Layer separation of juice:

This is normal and depends on ingredient density, not an indicator of oxidation like with high-speed juicers.

Juice dripping down the body:

Ensure silicone parts at the pulp outlet are correctly plugged in before assembly.

Is it possible to juice ingredients with tough fiber?

Fibrous ingredients like celery or ginger can wrap around the screw. Cut into smaller pieces and alternate with other ingredients. Clean the top set regularly if juicing large amounts of fibrous produce.

Plastic parts are discolored:

Clean immediately after use. Ingredients rich in carotenoids (carrots, spinach) can stain plastic. Rub stained areas with vegetable oil or lemon juice, then clean with mild detergent. Do not use vegetable oil on the screw or strainer.

Using for different purposes:

This juicer is designed for home use (fruits, vegetables, soaked nuts, soybeans). Do not use for extracting oils or butters, or with ingredients high in vegetable/animal oil. Contact with oil on the screw/strainer can cause damage.