Bosch MES4000GB, Instruction Manual

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Cleaning and maintenance

Important information

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Empty the pulp container before the 

pulp reaches the edge of the filter tray.

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If the appliance vibrates during 

the juicing process, the filter is blocked 

or damaged. Switch off the appliance 

immediately. Check the filter. No longer 

use a damaged filter!

Emptying the pulp container 

and filter

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Fig. 

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Empty the pulp container before the pulp 

reaches the edge of the filter tray. Switch off 

the appliance.

■ Move the switch to 

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■ To remove the pulp container, take 

hold of it with the recessed grip and 

swivel out. Before continuing to operate 

the appliance, re-insert the pulp 

container.

Empty the filter if

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the motor speed drops significantly,

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the juice becomes thick,

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the appliance begins to vibrate 

noticeably.

Recommendation:

 Empty the pulp 

container and filter at the same time.

Important!

If juice has run under the filter tray, 

immediately remove with a damp cloth.

Dismantling

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Risk of electric shock

Before working on the appliance, pull out 

the mains plug.

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Risk of injury

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Do not dismantle the appliance until 

the motor has stopped. 

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Do not touch shredding blades / 

blades on the base of the filter.

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Fig. 

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■ Switch off the appliance and pull out the 

mains plug.

■ Wait until the motor stops (approx. 

10-12 sec.).

■ Remove the pusher and pulp container.

■ Swivel catch forwards.

■ Remove the lid.

■ Lift the filter tray with both hands and 

take out of the motor unit.

■ Take the filter out of the filter tray.

Cleaning and maintenance

Important information

The appliance requires no maintenance. 

Thorough cleaning protects the appliance 

from damage and keeps it functional.

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Risk of electric shock

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Before working on the appliance, pull 

out the mains plug. 

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Never immerse the base unit in liquids 

and do not clean in the dishwasher.

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Risk of injury

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Do not touch shredding blades / 

blades on the base of the filter.

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Clean with a brush!

Caution!

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents. 

Surfaces may be damaged.

■ First clean the filter with the brush, 

then rinse under running water or wash 

in the dishwasher. Discolouration of the 

filter and the ceramic shredding blades 

(e.g. from carrots, beetroot) can be 

easily removed with a little vegetable oil.

■ Wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth, 

if required use a little washing-up liquid. 

Dry the motor unit immediately.

■ All other parts are dishwasher-safe.
Discolouration on plastic parts (e.g. caused 

by carrots, beetroot) can easily be removed 

with a few drops of vegetable oil. Put 

parts in the dishwasher (provided they are 

dishwasher-safe).

Replacing the filter

Replace the filter at the first signs of wear 

or damage in order to prevent any risk 

of breakage. If the appliance is used daily, 

the filter should be replaced after approx. 

5 years.

Important information

A filter can be ordered from customer 

service (order no. 00754210).