Before using the
Tomato Press
for the first time,
and after every use, the unit must be completely
disassembled and cleaned with hot, soapy water. Rinse
with clear. Dry immediately. The
Tomato Press
is top-
rack dishwasher safe.
For hard to reach areas, we recommend using a soft
bristle brush.
For cleaning the
Screen
, it is highly recommended to
wear heavy, sturdy gloves, such as Kevlar Cut Resistant
Gloves; failure to do so may cause personal injury.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
To disassemble the
Tomato Press,
please follow the simple steps listed below:
1. Remove the
Juice Chute
by gently pulling it straight out from the
Base
.
2. Remove the
Handle
, by turning it counter-clockwise until it un-threads from the
Roller Assembly
.
3. Reach into the
Hopper
to remove the
Roller Assembly
.
NOTE:
DO NOT
reach
into the
Hopper UNLESS
the
Handle
has
been
REMOVED!
Failure to follow this
warning may cause severe injury!
4. While holding the
Roller Assembly
,
pinch the
Roller Fins
and slide them out of
the channel. This will also release the
Cap
,
allowing the
Roller Fins
and
Spring
to be
removed from the housing.
5. Disassemble the
Roller Fins
and
Spring
.
6. The
Tomato Press
is now completely disassembled and ready to be cleaned.
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To assemble the
Tomato Press
, please follow these simple steps:
1. Dampen the rubber
Suction Cup
on the
Base
and press it onto a smooth,
level working surface.
NOTE:
When positioning, make sure the
Suction Cup
Locking Arm
is in the raised position.
2. Hold the
Base
and push the
Suction Cup Locking Arm
to the down position.
3. Install the
Roller Assembly
into the
Base
. Make sure the threaded portion
lines up with the
Handle
Hole
.
4. Insert the
Handle,
with the
O-Ring
installed onto the shaft, into the
Handle
Hole
and turn the
Handle
clockwise to secure it to the
Roller Assembly
.
5. Attach the
Juice Chute
to the
Body
by positioning the tab on the
Juice Chute
into the notch in the
Body
under the
Screen
.
6. Once assembly is complete, try to move
Tomato Press
. If there is any
movement, repeat steps 1 and 2.
7.
Tomato Press
is now ready for use.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
Protective/cut-resistant
Kevlar Gloves are
recommended
whenever handling the
Screen assembly!
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Spring
Roller Fin
Cap
Roller Assembly
RECIPES
ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE___________________________________________
2 lb plum tomatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped white onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1 tsp sugar
1 Tbsp fine sea salt
• Core and quarter the tomatoes, then run them through
Tomato Press
to yield fresh tomato puree.
• Heat the olive oil over a medium heat in a large pan.
• Add the onions and celery and sauté until tender, do not overly brown.
• Add the rest of the ingredients.
• Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
• Stir occasionally.
• Simmer until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
QUICK APPLESAUCE________________________________________________
3 Tbsp butter
6 Macintosh apples
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
4 Tbsp water
• Steam apples in a covered pot for approximately 15 minutes or until soft.
• Allow apples to cool.
• Core and quarter the apples then run them through
Tomato Press
• Mix the remainder of the ingredients with the apple puree and chill.
NOTE:
The
Tomato Press
works great with soft fruits and vegetables. Firm or hard
fruits and vegetable will need to be cooked to soften prior to straining.