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Plunger Cover Clutch Nut Blade Strainer Basket	Bowl Base Housing Pulp Receptacle Coupling

Features

• Continuous style pulp ejection juicer. No need to stop and remove pulp during juicing. Pulp is ejected to from the machine to a container.
• White commercial grade polycarbonate and heavy gauge surgical stainless steel polished bowl, shredder blade and strainer basket for long lasting durability and good looks. Will not stain and makes cleaning easy.
• Designed with the perfect speed, strainer mesh pore size, and basket dimensions (angle, diameter, and clearance) to give you the most juice from this style juicer and prevent vibration.
• Stainless steel components are dishwasher safe.
• Very heavy 1 lb. shredding disc blade and basket act like a flywheel during high rpm's to easily grind through tough fruits and vegetables without bogging down.
• Large 1.75" x 1.25" rectangular feed chute allows big pieces of fruits and vegetables to be inserted.
• Unique top with patented helical design allows for smooth pulp ejection and reduces the chance of clogging in the ejection chute.
• Includes receptacle bin to hold pounds of ejected pulp. Can be used with bag liner to make disposal easier.
• No tools are needed for assembly/disassembly when cleaning. Latch arms make assembly and disassembly quick and easy.
• 12 Evenly spaced soft rubber feet keep unit from creeping across the counter and prevent marking of countertop surface.
• Powerful 1/3 horsepower permanent magnet motor never needs lubrication. Overload protection for safety and durability.
• Produces 5,200 revolutions per minute of the shredding wheel and strainer basket for efficient juicing.
• Owner's manual includes 19 juice recipes.
• Made in Korea.
• Power - 250 Watts.
• Dimensions - 12.5"h x 9"w x 15"d.
• Weight - 12 lbs.
• Color - White.
• 15 year warranty.
• UL household and commercial approved.

Details

Omega’s Model 4000 Pulp Ejector Juicer provides continuous high-capacity juicing. Styled and engineered with Omega's knowledge of centrifugal juicers, the Omega Model 4000 rivals their efficiency and ease of cleaning while outperforming other pulp ejector juicers. The classic design of the Model 4000 will enhance any kitchen décor. With the simple touch of white and surgical stainless steel, the look will never change. The Model 4000 is durable, dependable, efficient, and very easy to clean. It is no wonder this unit continues to be a leader in the industry. When you purchase an Omega Model 4000 – you’ve purchased “the last juicer you will ever need to own!”

Continuous Juicing– The Omega Model 4000 Juicer has Automatic Pulp Ejection for non-stop juicing action. During use, the pulp is conveniently ejected into a pulp container at the back of the unit.

Exclusive Household and Commercial UL Approval – Unlike other juicers on today’s market that are approved by UL for Household use only, the Omega Model 4000 is UL listed for Household and Commercial use.

Warranty – The Omega Model 4000 carries a 15 Year Warranty.

Motor – The powerful 5200 rpm, 1/3 horsepower commercial induction motor is the quietest for this style juicer. This brushless motor has very few moving parts resulting in less wear and greater dependability.

Surgical Stainless Steel – The metal parts are forged from heavy gauge surgical stainless steel ensuring years of dependable, worry-free operation. All stainless steel parts are polished or sandblasted to make the unit not only pleasing to look at but easy to clean.

Blade – The stainless steel blade efficiently chews up fruits and vegetables. Its heavy weight speaks for its durability. The blade is designed to “float” or “slip” providing for even distribution of the pulp. This ensures a smooth performance while juicing.

Basket and Bowl – Omega has found the perfect speed, mesh size and basket dimensions (angle and diameter) to give you the maximum amount of juice. The heavy gauge stainless steel bowl is polished to a mirror finish on the outside. Both the basket and bowl have a sandblasted finish on the inside. Once again, making for very easy clean up.

White Top– Omega painstakingly designed the Model 4000 top to look stylish while staying completely efficient. The patented helical design reduces the chance of pulp gathering up and clogging the ejection chute.

Rubber Feet – The Model 4000 stands on a dozen evenly spaced rubber feet. These feet vary in height which helps to prevent the juicer from “walking” across your counter.

Latch Arms – Omega cantilever style latch arms were a first in the Industry. Whether you are a strong athlete or if you suffer from arthritis, these latch arms make for easy assembly and disassembly.

Feed Chute - The chute of this juicer is large enough to accommodate large pieces of fruits and vegetable. The larger chutes of other juicers normally slow down the motor when too large of an item is pushed down.

Receptacle Bin – The bin will hold the pulp from pounds of fruits and vegetables. A small plastic liner can be placed in the bin for easy clean-up.

Juicing Suggestions

The juicer will perform best when letting the flow of juice out of the spout slow down before putting in the next item. If vibration occurs, a firmer item may bring the juicer back into balance. The juicer may have also reached its capacity and needs to be emptied. Items with peels, like apples, will work best when the peel side of the inserted piece is facing the on/off switch.

Starting - Make sure the juicer is properly assembled and running at full speed before you begin to juice.

Feeding Chute - Do not force feed the juicer. For most fruits and vegetables, a slow, start and stop, or jabbing motion will work best. If the juicer begins to vibrate, a slightly harder push with the firmer item should bring it back into balance.

Fruit and Vegetable Size - Firmer items are best used when just large enough to fit in the chute. Softer items are best used when cut into smaller pieces. Items with thin skins (tomatoes/grapes) are best when chopped into even smaller pieces. Stringy items like celery should be cut into roughly 2" pieces for best performance.

Fruit and Vegetable Combinations - When making a drink that uses a combination of more than one fruit or vegetable, we suggest occasionally alternating the various fruits or vegetables when placing them in the machine. Example: Carrot/Celery/Beet Juice - place a couple of pieces of one item and then the next into the unit. Items can be placed randomly. This will work better than doing all carrots, then all celery, then beets. Although alternating should cut down on chances of vibration, it does not always work when juicing an item with a peel. Example: Carrot/Apple Juice - using most of your carrots first will build a better base for the apple pulp to spread appropriately.

Greens - When juicing leafy greens, we suggest that you twist and roll the green into a ball the size of a golf ball. Always place the greens into the juicer first, followed by crispier produce like carrots, celery, etc. The juice from these vegetables will force additional juice from the greens.

Soft Items - When juicing soft produce (tomatoes, grapes, peaches, cucumbers), it is best to not use the filters. Juice slowly, pausing until the flow of juice has slowed down. The fiber of the softer produce can clog the holes of the basket, so you may have to empty the basket more often. It is helpful to start and/or alternate with firmer produce. There is a greater chance for vibration with these items. Bananas can not be juiced.

Finishing - Allow the Omega Juicer to run for a couple minutes after turning off the juicer to allow all juice to be extracted from the pulp. Once the juicer is turned off, it is normal for the juicer to continue to spin for a couple minutes due to the precision balancing of the Omega Juicer. Consume juice from fruits and vegetables immediately before oxidation occurs.

Produce - It is very important that you select fruits and vegetables that are very fresh - firm, crisp and juicy!

Uses of Pulp - The pulp may be used for flavoring in soups, cakes and salads or as part of compost for gardens and plants. Pulp can also be used as feed for small animals.

Cleaning - Before you begin juicing, thoroughly wash all dirt, wax, dyes and pesticides from your produce. This will allow you to juice the skin which contains many of the valuable food elements. Exceptions: Peel items like cucumbers, pineapples, cantaloupe and citrus. This will aid in easier juicing, cleaner produce and better tasting juice.

Importance of Juicing

Superior Nutrition – one tall glass of fresh juice provides you with the equivalent of eating several pounds of fruit and vegetables.

Quick Energy Lift - the nutrients contained in a glass of fresh juice are absorbed within minutes, requiring almost no digestion as with solid foods.

Diet Control – low calorie, fresh vegetable and fruit juices should be included in any weight reduction program to provide important vitamin and mineral nourishment while lowering calorie intake.

You’ll Look and Feel Better – the extra nutrients contained in fresh juices are vital in producing a clear and radiant complexion, healthy teeth and gums, strong bones, glowing hair and an alert mind.

Ease Chewing and Digestion Problems – individuals with problems such as these can once again enjoy the taste and health benefits of vegetables and fruits by drinking an easy-to-digest liquid.

Healthier Children – finicky eaters will enjoy drinking many delicious and nutritious juices.

Save Money – prepare fresh juices in your own home that are tastier, fresher, more nutritious and cost much less than bottled or prepared juices.

Optional Accessories

Citrus Attachment	Basket Filter

Filters – Optional non-bleached cellulose fiber filters line the strainer basket. These filters will give you a true pulp free juice and let you clean up in seconds. If the filters are not used the clean up is still easy, but takes a little more time. There will also be some pulp in the juice if the filters are not used, but the same amount as most other juicers. After juicing, simply remove the filter and the attached pulp from the strainer basket for a quick and sanitary clean up.

Citrus Attachment – The optional attachment instantly converts your Model 9000 into a professional citrus Juicer. This attachment automatically gears your juicer from 3600 RPMs to 250 RPMs, providing all the power necessary to squeeze every drop of juice from your citrus fruit. It is super efficient, simple to assemble and disassemble.

Many health experts believe raw fruit and vegetable juices provide therapeutic benefits and nutritional support and should be a part of the daily diet. The raw juice is easily digested and is rich in enzymes, micro-nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Store bought juices have been heated/pasteurized to maintain long shelf life. This process kills the beneficial enzymes and much of the nutrients found in the raw juice. Raw juices are concentrated foods and contain most of the nutrients from the fruits and vegetables. Juicing will allow you to obtain many of the benefits of eating raw fruits and vegetables without the bulk of ingesting large quantities of food. Juices are convenient to drink and various recipes combine different fruits and vegetables for specific taste and nutrient qualities. Try to buy organic fruits and vegetables for juicing and use any leftover pulp for recipes. Enjoy your juice immediately after processing as exposure to the air begins to reduce the enzyme and nutrient content of juices. Avoid the high cost of preservative and additive laden juice products at the supermarket and make your own!

There are several types of juicers available and selecting the appropriate model depends on what you will be primarily using the juicer for. Citrus, hard and soft fruits and vegetables and dry leafy vegetables require different equipment to juice effectively. Some machines have the capability to perform multiple juicing functions.

How it works

Juice is extracted from fruits and vegetables through primarily three methods:

1. Centrifugal Force - Fruits or vegetables are inserted into a chamber and a spinning cutting blade grinds the plant material down into small shreds and sends it against a straining screen basket that is spinning at the same high speed as the cutting blade. The weight of the plant material spinning at high speed creates a great force which is pushing against the screen. This centrifugal force pulls the juice out of the plant material and the juice slips through the straining screen and leaves the dry material, or pulp, behind within the screen. This type of juicer is not recommended for soft fruits such as bananas and berries and leafy vegetables such as parsley, spinach and wheatgrass. These juicers produce some foaming due to the high speed of processing the juice. These units are louder in operation than Masticating type juicers.

• Full Basket Type - This is a very effective way to extract juice and is considered more effective than continuous pulp ejection type machines. The speed of the shredding wheel and basket is 3,600 rpm's. The pulp from the fruits and vegetables are retained in the basket and is not automatically ejected during the juicing process. This allows the centrifugal force to continually extract the juice from the pulp screen/basket. The basket needs to be emptied occasionally when full with pulp, usually after 1-2 quarts of juice. Optional basket filters make this clean-up task easy.
• Continuous Pulp Ejection Type - A second type of centrifugal juicer uses an angled strainer basket for continuous juicing. The plant material is pushed down against the spinning shredding blade and then forced against an angled basket. The pulp hits the angled basket and centrifugal force pulls the juice out of the shredded plant material similar to the full basket type units, but the pulp does not stay in the basket. The spinning plant material moves up the angled basket and the pulp is ejected from the machine into a container for easy disposal. This method allows for continuous juicing as it is not necessary to stop to empty the basket while juicing.

2. Masticating - Fruits or vegetables are inserted into a chamber and contacts a screw, auger or cutting bladetype mechanism that breaks down the plant material and then presses it against the housing, straining screen or crushes it between twin gears. The slowly rotating mechanism creates great pressing force on the fruit and vegetable matter and forces the juice out of this plant matter leaving a very dry pulp material that is automatically ejected. This slower rotating mastication process minimizes heat and oxidation of the juice to preserve nutrient value. This method tends to provide a more pulpy and fibrous juice. Use may require reasonable force to insert hard fruits and vegetables into the feed chute and press against the auger or screw mechanism. Large fruits and vegetables must be cut up into smaller chunks. Attachments make machines more versatile in preparing nut butters, pureed foods and pastas. Quieter operation than centrifugal juicers.

There are three main types ofMasticating Juicers:

• Single Auger Type - A screw type single auger breaks off pieces of fruit and vegetables that are inserted into the feed chute and then moves thematerial along the auger to press the pulp against a straining screen or housing to force out the juice. The fruit and vegetable pulp continues along the length of the screw and is ejected. Soft fruits should be combined with harder fruits and vegetables as the auger needs plant fiber to move the material along the length of the auger. Works well with leafy vegetables such as parsley, spinach and wheatgrass. Low 80-100 rpm speed is quiet and produces less foaming and oxidation than centrifugal juicers.
• Twin Screw or Masticating Type - Plant matter is pushed against two long gears that mesh together as they turn. The fruit and vegetables are cut and squeezed between the two gears to force the fruit and vegetable matteragainst a screen. The juice flows through the screen and the twin gears carry the pulp to the end of the gears where it is ejected. Soft fruits should be combined with harder fruits and vegetables as the gears need plant fiber to move the material along the length of the gear mechanism.Low 110-160 rpm speed is quiet and produces less foaming and oxidation than centrifugal juicers. Works well with leafy vegetables such as parsley, spinach and wheatgrass.
• Hybrid Cutting Blade Type - This type of unit combines the features of a centrifugal juicer and asingle gear juicer. Fruits and vegetables go down a feed chute where it contacts a cutting blade spinning at over 1700 rpm. The rotating cutting blade works similar to the flat spinning cutting blade of a centrifugal juicer in which the thefruit and vegetable matter is chewed up to smaller pieces by sharp metal projections on the cutter. The rotating cutterpushes thefruit and vegetable pieces against a screen to force the juice out. The remaining pulp is carried along the cutting blade away from the screen by the screw type shape and is ejectedinto a bowl.

3. Reaming - This method is best for soft citrus fruits such as grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines and oranges. The citrus fruit is cut in half with outer peel left on and pressed against a slowly rotating cone with ridges. The action of the rotating cone against the fruit squeezes out the juice and takes with it some of the nutrient rich white layer of the fruit called "pith".

Note: The quality of your juicing machine will have a direct impact on your juicing experience. Low quality juicing machines are hard to clean, noisy, lack the power and heavy duty components to extract juice effectively and require you to spend a fair amount of time cutting fruits and vegetables prior to juicing because of their small capacities and low power. You won't benefit from fresh fruit and vegetable juices if you buy a machine that breaks down, works poorly and is "too much of a hassle" to use.