Green Star GSE-5000, Operation Manual

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Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning Your Green Star Elite
Keeping your juicer clean is extremely important for both your health and the peak
performance of the machine. We recommend cleaning the juicer immediately after each
use, before food particles have a chance to dry. Since Green Star Elite extracts minerals,
such as calcium, from the produce so well, we recommend cleaning all of the juicing
parts immediately after use to prevent troublesome mineral build-up.
Cleaning Green Star Elite
1. Switch off your Green Star Elite and unplug it from the electrical outlet. Detach the
power cord from the rear of the machine.
2. Disassemble the machine according to the instructions on page 9 and immerse the
juicing components in warm water.
3. Using the included cleaning brushes, rinse and scrub the juicing components under
warm running water and a mild detergent.
4. Use the cleaning brush to remove any remaining bits of pulp that remain on the Twin
Gears or on the housings.
5. If using the Fine Screen, brush away from the corners and remove any pulp buildup.
6. Rinse all soapy water from the components; dry them thoroughly before they are
reassembled.
• NEVER allow water to enter the main body of the machine.
• NEVER use harsh chemicals, such as bleach, to remove food stains from the juicer.
• NEVER drop any of the components, particularly the Twin Gears. Our warranty does
not cover accidental damage.
• NEVER put any parts into the dishwasher.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR EASY CLEANING:
Cleaning the Screen:
Hold the screen under running water while brushing the pulp
residue from inside the screen first, and then the outside of the screen. For pulp that is
imbedded firmly in the holes of the screen, try soaking the screen for a couple of hours
in water after brushing away as much pulp as possible and then brush the screen again.
You may also try using the DULL side of a table knife to rub along the inner surface of the
screen and then brushing from the outside with the Cleaning Brush.
Cleaning the Main Body (Motor Unit):
Turn off and unplug the machine. To clean the
motor unit of your juicer, position the front two legs over the edge of the sink. With either
the sink top sprayer, a spray bottle filled with water, or an empty detergent bottle filled
with water and equipped with its squirt-top, spray water directly onto the front plate of
the juicer where the drive shaft, mounting peg and free wheel gear seats to remove pulp
residue. Wipe any other exterior surfaces with a damp cloth. DO NOT SUBMERGE THE
MOTOR UNIT INTO WATER AT ANY TIME.
Multiple Juicing Sessions: If you want to juice throughout the day in multiple sessions
without disassembling the machine, completely remove the Juicing Knob, place a large
bowl under both the Juice Outlet and the Pulp Discharge Outlet, and pour about 16
ounces of water through the feeding chute while the machine is running, before and after
each juicing session. Make sure to thoroughly clean the juicer after the last juicing ses-
sion of the day.