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I've assembled the unit properly, I know the pin at the bottom of the pulp collector has to be firmly in place and pushed into the safety latch, I've heard it click into place. Everything is secure and locked but the juicer is not working at all, no noise nothing.
Jack Lalanne Power Juicer Prestige stainless steel.
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The safety switch is on the bottom base where the pulp collection bin goes. If you look on the pulp collection bin there is a small tab that when assembled right deactivates the safety switch. The main arm that holds the top container where you put the produce in is also a safety mechanism that when not in place the machine will not turn on.
If there is not a flaw in the product itself it could be a problem with assembly or that the locking bar is not locked in place properly. The juicer will not operate if the locking bar does not click in to place in to the grooves on both sides of the lid.
Jack LaLanne has several HowTo videos posted that would be worth reviewing:
If you are unable to lock the locking bar in place it suggests that some other component has not been installed in the correct position. Review the assembly instructions to make sure all pieces are properly positioned.
I also acquired this Kenmore juicer just today at a thrift store. It is virtually the identical juicer as the Waring Pro JEX328 Juice Extractor (only w/o the KE, for Kenmore). The manual can be found at the following link:
When juicing carrots, you'll want to keep your eye on the pulp being produced. You may need to empty the pulp collector after 8 to 10 large carrots before proceeding. It's easy to clean, as well as very simple to assemble and disassemble.
I really have no idea where to find a new one, but... I've got Jack Lalenne's Power Juicer, an older model, and I, too, have lost the jug bin. So, what I do, is use a plastic bag. I pull it over the whole opening through which the pulp comes out and add some scotch tape so it doesn't fall off. I'm pretty sure a paper bag could be used, as well. I know it doesn't answer your question, but it can be a temporary solution..!
Check to make sure machine, including pulp collector is properly assembled; check silver bar is in upright position; check that spout is in downward position; preset reset switch located on underside of the main base.
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Mine stopped working after only a few uses. It turns out that the safety microswitch button wasn't being depressed. The little button on the bottom of the pulp collector had broken off. (Image #1) I put a 1/4 inch piece of a shishkabob skewer in the hole before putting the pulp collector on. (image #2) It works fine now. It's still safe. The motor will not start unless the pulp collector (receptacle) is in place and locked in. Be sure to unplug the machine before doing this.
Hey if you have not gotten this resolved already, here are some things to consider.
I have the same unit. It will not operate is any little thing is left undone. So, I would recheck all of the assembly to make sure all the attachments are properly and securely attached. The last part to check which seems rather minute, but will prevent the unit from working, is to check that the pulp catcher is securely snapped in. There is a small lip at the bottom that must clik in just right for the unit to kick on the switch is pressed. Once the metal arm is in place, give it a whirl.... and let see what happens.
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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.
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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