Jack Lalanne Power Juicer 250 Watts - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Go to this website:

https://www.unitycart.com/pjss/parts/parts_classic.asp

Select your model from the menu across from Power Juicer Parts.

Select the Crescent Tool from the parts below.

Complete the Checkout process; button at bottom right.

Peel 4 medium size oranges and place in the juicer.


Juicing Tip: When juicing oranges (or any kind of citrus fruit) it is a good idea to juice the white membranes at the center of the orange. The majority of the bio-flavonoids in citrus fruits are found in the white membranes. Scrape off some of the white membranes inside the peel and include them in the juice. We don't recommend juicing the whole peel, this will produce a very sour unpleasant juice.

There is a little knob on pulp collector that pushes in a switch, probably to assure the unit is assembled before operation. Mine broke off. I opened bottom of unit and used electrical tape to permanently engage the switch. The Juicer now works. I consider it poor construction that such an important part of the operation of the unit is able to break off and poor customer relations that there is no help for this on their web site. I have used it only a handful of times and the unit has mostly been in storage and has not been abused.

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Well ya can juice 'em but it's a bit labour intensive .. lol 'cause ya gotta skin 'em, and get ALL the "Seeds" out, they taste bad... then put the pulp in.. and juice away... yield is low also .. but tastes real nice in the end.. I usually do it in a plastic bag,and tip the pulp into the juicer. Ya can make great "leathers" too..

https://www.powerjuicer.com/downloads/classic.pdf Free manual at internet link above. Uses free Adobe to read it.

I do not know your exact model, but there are parts available on Ebay.com and here is a link to some of the bases available. https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/items/?_nkw=jack+lalanne+power+juicer+base+parts&_sacat=&_ex_kw=&_mPrRngCbx=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_sop=12&_fpos=&_fspt=1&_sadis=&LH_CAds=&clk_rvr_id=1429240681258&rmvSB=true

IF there is NO plastic on it, you can use heat from something like a heat gun or oven to bake it off. You might also try something like CLR or muratic acid BUT they are not that expensive to replace.

You may view/download the manual at Jack Lalanne Power Juicer 250 Watts User Manuals Guides

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Crescent-Lalanne-Power-Juicer-Classic/dp/B0086Y2TCO

if you cant find that number it will be discontinued or supecceeded part number try the cresent tool web site http://www.crescenttool.com/megamenu

The pulp collection receptacle has a tiny clear plastic button on the bottom. If this has broken off (it happens often) the machine won't turn on. The button must be present to depress the safety switch at the bottom of the machine. If everything else is properly assembled and the machine won't turn on, this is probably the cause. Check the bottom of the pulp collection receptacle to see if the button has broken off. (picture #2) If so, replace it with a piece of pasta or a tiny piece of wood. Sounds silly, but it works. The safety switch at the bottom of the machine must be depressed before the machine will run.

The spout, itself is hinged. It has two positions, an upper and a lower position. (Similar to a light switch). Make sure it is in it's lowest position when making juice, otherwise the liquid will collect in the inner bowl and leak out the sides of the juicer. Move the spout to the upper position to temporarily stop the flow of juice, such as when you change glasses or receptacles. Then, put the spout in the lower position to resume the flow of juice.

I have the same problem but no such luck in resolving through customer service for free as suggested. I was told unless the purchaser purchased the extended warranty, the standard was 60 days only.

They were able to provide a complete new base for a tax total of $49.99 inclusive of shipping. This is not such a bad deal relative to purchasing a new one.

If I were to buy one new today though, I think I would research an alternative product since this design is flawed and they obviously are not interested in solving it and producing happy customers.

I am certain there are others that produce a good machine and will stand behind their designs. My internet research revealed many people suffering from this same problem.

I had the customer service rep review this page and thread with me while on the phone and he did not seem to care a whole lot. He further stated that the threaded white piece is not available as a replacement part; only the entire base as priced above.

So anyone researching to purchase a Jack Lalanne power juicer take note of how they stand behind faulty or flawed designs. They are not fully commited to the "outstanding last a life time product" like their marketing implys.

Darwyn

There is a step-by-step video on Youtube - this should help ... This link should get you there, or just Google Jack LaLanne Juicer and you should see a couple of youtube links. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDJkOPt5SPk Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Elite Cleaning

Scroll down a little and theres the cresent tool. It has free shipping and its $7.99

https://www.unitycart.com/pjss/accessories/parts_classic.asp