A small lemon and a large orange are unlikely to sit equally well on the same cone. The Swiss Plus SCJ-8140 citrus juicer has two cone sizes, a metal lever, a stainless steel filter and an anti-drip outlet. Match the cone to the cut fruit and position your glass before pressing.
Choose the cone by the size of the cut fruit
Cut the fruit in half across its middle. Try the smaller cone for a narrow half such as a small lemon, and start with the larger cone for a wide orange half. If the fruit rocks or the lever does not line up with the center, stop the appliance before checking its position or cone size again.
What to check at each step
Situation | Where to start | What to check |
|---|---|---|
Small, narrow half | Small cone | The cut face sits at the center |
Large, wide half | Large cone | The fruit stays steady and the lever moves freely |
Fruit slips or tilts | Stop and reposition | Cone fit and a flat cut face |
Changing glasses | Close the anti-drip outlet | The flow has slowed and the next glass is ready |
Press gently and straight down
Place the fruit half cut side down at the center of the cone. Lower the lever gently along its natural travel. If the fruit tilts, release the pressure and wait for the appliance to stop before repositioning it. Unplug the juicer before changing cones or removing parts.
The raised lever, press head and juice outlet in the official SCJ-8140 product photograph.
Use the anti-drip spout when changing glasses
Set a stable glass under the spout before pressing and open the outlet. When swapping glasses, let the flow slow and close the spout as directed for this model. Reopen it after the second glass is in place.
Clean the filter and removable parts after use
Unplug the appliance. Wash only the removable parts identified as washable in the instructions and dry them before reassembly. Follow the model’s cleaning directions to remove pulp from the filter, and keep the motor housing out of water.
When a citrus press fits your routine
If you mostly press halved lemons and oranges, the lever and two cone sizes suit that task. If you also want to juice other produce, compare how the different appliances work in the juicer buying guide and Swiss Plus juicer category.
