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NOISES
Even though the Green Star juicer is very quiet, there may be some normal noises.
Please test your juicer as follows ;
1. Completely disassemble your Green Star and then turn on the motor. You will
hear a normal humming motor sound. If you hear any squeaking sound, your
juicer may need lubrication between the Drive Shaft and the rubber seals. Do not
be intimidated because of this noise. It is a very minor problem and does not
affect the juicer’s performance nor will it damage any other parts on your juicer.
Please call your service center for instructions on how to lubricate your juicer.
2. Fully assemble your juicer and turn it on without adding any produce. You will hear
the Twin Gear sound. You may hear a thumping sound which is normal. The Twin
Gears may have minor variations and the thumping sound is considered acceptable.
This minor variation will not affect the function nor will it damage any parts.
3. While you are juicing you may hear a squeaking or chirping sound
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that noise
is also considered to be normal.
MOVEMENTS
Because of the pressure build up around the screen while you are juicing, the front
part of the Green Star may wiggle. The flexing is normal and will not cause damage
to any part involved because all the front parts are rubber cushioned.
JUICING
Remember that your juicer needs time
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it is only revolving at 110 rpm. The most
nutritious juice is made slowly, allowing the produce to come into contact with the
magnetic field(focused only in the tiny space between the gears) for a maximum
length of time. Also, slow juicing is more gentle, creating less heat build up.
1. Carrot
The Twin Gears are not blades
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you will need to firmly push carrots into slowly
rotating gears. Cut thicker carrots into lengthwise pieces for easier juicing. The
Plastic Plunger does not reach all the way to the gears
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so try tapping that last
bit of carrot with the Wooden Plunger for complete juicing.
2. Wheat Grass
To minimize the amount of foam produced... refrigerate the gears and wheat grass
about 2 hours or even overnight before juicing. As you are juicing spray some
water on wheat grass.
Another way to reduce the amount of foam produced is to pour a 1/2 teaspoonful
of flaxseed oil(a good source of omega-3’s) into the feeding chute while the
machine is running, before juicing your wheat grass. If less oil is desired, you
may brush it lightly onto the Twin Gears before assembly.
If you do not mind wheat grass juice mixed with carrot juice, you will get maximum
yield on the wheat grass juice with minimum foam by alternating wheat grass
and carrot while juicing.
3. Leafy Vegetables
To juice leafy vegetables easily, simply roll the leaf into a cylindrical shape and
insert into the Feeding Chute.
HELPFUL HINTS