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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug the tomato press into an electrical outlet.
2. Place a container underneath the sauce funnel to collect the
sauce. See Fig 1.
3. Place another container underneath the skin/seed exit to catch
the excess skin, pulp and seeds. See Fig 2.
4. Turn the tomato press to the ON position.
5. Place your blanched or raw tomatoes into the hopper and use
the pusher to press them down into the feed chute.
DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO PUT FINGERS INTO THE CHUTE.
The skin
and seeds will separate from the sauce and exit through the
skin/seed exit.
6. Continue to feed tomatoes until you have processed the
amount of sauce desired. As the level of sauce rises in the
sauce container, you may need to empty it into another
container and then continue processing.
NOTE: When processing multiple batches of tomatoes, the
tomato screen may get clogged. If this happens, turn the tomato
press to the OFF position and follow the Cleaning & Maintenance
instructions.
USING THE REVERSE FUNCTION
The reverse function should only be used for a brief period of time to
help clear up a jam.
NEVER
operate the tomato press in reverse for
more than 5 seconds.
To clear a jam, switch to the OFF position and allow the motor to
come to a COMPLETE STOP before switching into Reverse.
If the unit remains jammed after using the reverse
function, turn the unit to the OFF position and
disconnect from the power source. Disassemble the
hopper, feed chute, tomato screen, splash guard and
auger and clean the parts according to the Cleaning &
Maintenance section. Reassemble the tomato press and
follow the instructions to continue processing tomatoes.
ON
OFF
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