OIL PRESS
THE BIOCHEF STORY
Vitality 4 Life was founded over 20+ years ago, based on our belief in the
incredible healing power of living food, living juice, pure water, fresh air
and sunshine.
Vitality 4 Life houses some of the very best healthy home products from
leading global brands and our selection criteria has always remained the
same over the years; the product must offer the customer superior value and
quality, must deliver genuine health benefits and must be made in a way that
recognises the scarcity of the Planet's resources.
BioChef is Vitality 4 Life's very own range of healthy kitchen products,
developed and designed based on these same core values. BioChef is the
entity of what we believe in as a company at Vitality 4 Life, it is who we are. The
BioChef brand is very exciting for Vitality 4 Life, in that after so many years in
the industry, working with our customers and sourcing products, we now have
a product range that we regard as the finest in the world.
• Products that offer superior value in terms of quality and longevity
• Products that genuinely make our customers feel better from the inside, out
• Through long warranties and superior workmanship, minimise our impact
on the planet.
A Healthy Choice
The BioChef range also includes food dehydrators, slow (cold press) juicers and
high performance blenders - products that constitute what we call a “living
food kitchen”. These products are primarily designed to make healthy eating
uncomplicated and exciting, just as it should be. BioChef is about sharing the
power of raw foods and living juices with people all across the world.
Become part of the BioChef community today and begin to enjoy the benefits
of a healthier way of life.
LIVING • FOOD • KITCHEN
The information within this manual is intended to help you get the best results from
your BioChef Oil Press. Please read this booklet carefully and don’t hesitate to contact
Vitality 4 Life if you have any questions.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS 6
SPECIFICATIONS 7
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 8
USING YOUR OIL PRESS 10
TROUBLE SHOOTING 13
NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS 14
WARRANTY 18
Contents
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Read ALL of these instructions thoroughly before using your Oil Press.
1. Save these instructions for future reference;
2. Examine the carton and the unit for any damage that may have
occurred during shipping. Contact your point of sale to report any
damage;
3. Never leave your Oil Press unattended;
4. Close supervision is required if the unit will be used around children;
5. Only for use indoors in a clean, dry location, free of flammable
objects;
6. Do not move the Oil Press while in operation;
7. Continuous operation above 68°C (155° F) is not recommended, as
the external surface will become very hot;
8. This unit may scratch household bench surfaces;
9. Do not use if the power cord or controls have been damaged in
any way;
10. Do not use sharp utensils inside the unit;
11. Turn off the Oil Press before plugging or unplugging from an
electrical outlet;
12. Leave the Oil Press unplugged when not in use;
13. The use of attachments or accessories not provided with the
dehydrator is not recommended and will void the warranty;
14. Never immerse the Oil Press or power cord in water or any other
liquids;
15. Never plug the Oil Press into a damaged electrical outlet;
16. Do not allow the cord to contact the sharp edge of a counter,
table or any hot surface;
17. IMPORTANT Allow the Oil Press to cool completely before cleaning.
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BIOCHEF VEGA OIL PRESS SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:
L 30cm x W 16cm x H 24cm
Voltage: AC 220V/110V, 50/60Hz
Rated Power:
510W
Squeezing Mode:
Expeller Press
Temperature
Control:
Controlled by temperature sensor, protected by
temperature fuse
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Oil Collection Container Residue Outlet
Hopper
LED control
panel
Locking Lid
Parts and Accessories
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Using your Oil Press
Peanut
Sesame
Sunflower
Rapeseed
Flaxseed
Walnut
Mixed
Pre-heat
Reverse
Pause
Cover Open
Extract Oil
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On/Off
Start
Pause
Reverse
1. Open the hopper and
pour in ingredients
(See PREPARATION OF
INGREDIENTS below)
2. Close hopper lid. For safety
reasons, the Oil Press will not
operate when lid is open.
3. Press the ON/OFF button.
The PRE-HEAT icon will light
up and will reach optimal
pressing temperature
in 30 seconds to one
minute depending on the
programme selected.
4. Press the START button to
select the desired ingredient
setting.
5. The auger will start turning
and oil will begin to be
separated.
6. If there is no ingredients in
the hopper, the Oil Press
will stop after a minute, and
power off after 5 minutes.
You will need to press the
ON/OFF power button to
start again.
7. The Oil Press will
automatically stop after 45
minutes of continuous use.
After 30 minutes, you can
continue use.
Using your BioChef
Vega Oil Press
USING YOUR OIL PRESS
Extensive testing has been done of the following nuts and seeds:
Almond
Brazil
Cashew
Hazelnuts
Hemp Seeds
Linseed / Flaxseed
Macadamia
Peanut
Pinenut
Pistachio
Pumpkin
Sesame
Sunflower
Walnut
PREPARATION OF INGREDIENTS
Oil will be most effectively pressed from nuts (in particular) if ingredients have
been dried / dehydrated.
Drying times will vary due to the freshness of the produce, how they have
been stored, external temperatures and so on.
We recommend the BioChef range of Food Dehydrators for this process.
Dehydrate on 50 degrees for between 2 and 4 hours. Alternatively, you can
use a kitchen oven on low temperature for between 2 and 4 hours.
Ingredients dried optimally will:
Move quickly through the oil press
Eject firm, crumbly pulp / residue
Produce oil into the collection container quite quickly. Generally, 200 grams
of ingredients will take between 4 and 8 minutes to finish the process of
producing oil.
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Ingredients not dried optimally will:
Clog in the feeding chamber
Oil will not separate correctly and will fall into pulp container
Pulp will fall into the oil container
Auger will clog and stop
To attempt to press oil from ingredients other than above, select the setting
which is closest in texture.
SIZE OF INGREDIENTS
The ideal size of ingredients should be no larger than a peanut. You will get
even better results if nuts are crushed smaller than the size of a peanut. Crush
nuts first, and then place in dehydrator (or oven).
USING THE OIL PRESS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Use any of the above ingredients to run through the auger for the first time
before use.
CLEANING
Daily cleaning of the shaft can be done with a soft dry cloth or kitchen towel.
For a thorough clean, use the supplied cleaning brush after soaking in warm
soapy water. The two outlet lines for the oil to drip through needs to be
cleared.
BENEFITS OF PRESSING YOUR OWN OIL
Making your own oils using the expeller press method of the BioChef
Vega
Oil Press has many advantages with the most important being that you know
exactly what is in the oil.
Expeller pressing is the method of extracting oil with a mechanical press
rather than through a chemical extraction process. The expeller press is a
screw type machine which presses the nuts and seeds through a barrel and
creates friction and pressure to compress the ingredients. The oil falls through
small openings while the pulp is expelled separately.
This results in a clean oil, higher in natural colours and flavours. The more
expensive oils found in health food stores have probably been extracted by
this method.
Solvent extraction is achieved through the grinding of nuts and seeds. The
ground seed or cake is then washed with a petroleum distillate (the most
common chemical used is hexane) which releases the oil in the seed. The
solvent is then “flashed off” by heating the oil in a sealed chamber. The oil/
solvent blend is next heated to 212º F (100º C) to distill off the solvent.
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Refining is an optional step in nut oil production and is introduced to extend
shelf life. Depending on the method and objective, it may include further
steps of bleaching and deodorizing. Refined oils are often less flavourful but
better suited for high temperature cooking.
Most nuts are high in polyunsatured fats which makes them susceptible to
oxidative damage so it’s best to keep freshly pressed oil from your BioChef Oil
Press in dark bottles in a cool place or in the fridge.
UNDERSTANDING SMOKE POINTS
Oils with higher smoke points are generally lower in flavour. Low or no heat
nut oils are typically reserved for salad dressings, dips, medicinal purposes;
medium smoke points oils may be used for baking as a substitute for butter;
high smoke point oils are suitable for cooking and frying.
CAN I MAKE OLIVE OIL WITH THE EXPELLER PRESS?
The BioChef Vega Oil Press is a specialty appliance to extract fresh oil from a
variety of nuts and seeds using expeller press technology. This method works
by drying the nuts and seeds to remove water content and render the oil
content more available for pressing. The BioChef Oil Press IS NOT not suitable
for extracting Olive Oil as this is done in an entirely different way. To make
Olive Oil, olives are crushed into a pulp under hydraulic pressure, after which
the water and oil liquid is separated by percolation or centrifuge.
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Trouble Shooting
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Screw shaft
stuck
Ingredients too moist
Ingredients too large
Press Reverse to wind back
ingredients. Dry ingredients more.
Press Reverse to wind back
ingredients. Remove any ingredients
from the hopper and chop into
smaller sizes.
Ingredients
jammed
Ingredients jammed
tight and not clearing
with reverse
Wait for Oil Press to cool down and
remove the pressing shaft using the
supplied tool.
Motor stops
rotating and
squeezing
Hopper not closed
Heating up
Make sure the hopper lid is firmly in
place
The Oil Press take around a
minute to reach optimal operating
temperature
Motor stops
working
Motor has been
operating over 45
minutes
Hopper has no
ingredients in it for
more than a minute
Ingredients are
jammed
The Oil Press will automatically stop
after 45 minutes. Leave it to cool for
30 minutes and start operation.
Feed more ingredients and press
START button if needed
See troubleshooting above
Not producing oil Ingredients may not
be dry enough
See PREPARATION OF INGREDIENTS
for hints and tips
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Nutritional Benefits
OIL NUTRITIONAL
CONTENT
HEALTH AND
HEALING
CULINARY
USES
SMOKE
POINT
Almond Vitamin E,
monounsaturated
fatty acids,
proteins,
potassium, zinc
Hypoallergenic, great
for baby massage, skin
cleansing, remove
dark circles around
eyes, relieve Eczema
and Psoriasis, reduce
fine lines and repair
collagen, massaged
topically for relief
of sore muscles,
treatment of stretch
marks
Marinades,
great in
smoothies due
to its subtle
taste, salad
dressings
Medium
Brazil Selenium
(only 4 per day
needed for RDI),
high in Ellagic
Acid and Zinc,
Vitamins A and
E, magnesium
and thiamine.
Contains ALL
essential minerals.
Antioxidants in
these nuts have
ability to make
the active enzyme
‘triodithyronine’ which
supports healthy
thyroid function.
Improves elasticity of
skin,
Treatment for acne.
Treats skin dryness.
Strong nutty
flavour.
Best for: dips
salad dressings.
Low
Cashew Magnesium, Iron,
Vitamin E
Anti-inflammatory,
supports eye health,
regulates Cholesterol
levels, apply topically
to warts, anti-bacterial
/ anti-fungal properties,
treats scalp infections.
Perfect for
cooking, dips
and salad
dressings
Low
Hazelnuts High in Linoleic
acid, rich in
folate, Vitamin
E, B-Complex
vitamins and
various minerals
particularly
copper
Oily skin remedy,
lubricant for shaving,
natural sunscreen
Hazelnut oil is
luscious and
fragrant.
Best for:
dressings
and baking.
Alternative
to olive oil in
Pesto.
Medium
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OIL NUTRITIONAL
CONTENT
HEALTH AND
HEALING
CULINARY
USES
SMOKE
POINT
Hemp
Seeds
Omega-6 (GLA)
to Omega-3 (SDA)
essential fatty
acids, gamma-
linolenic acid
Gamma-linolenic acid,
which is eventually
converted to the
protective hormone
prostaglandin PGE1
that regulates the
hormonal balance and
supports menopausal
health.
Great for vegetarians
due to balance of
Omega fatty acids
Pleasant nutty
flavour.
Best for:
smoothies,
shakes,
vegetables,
pasta, salads,
and dressings.
Not for heating
Low
Linseed
Flaxseed
Alpha-linolenic
acid
Natural laxative, colon
cleansing, supports
growth of healthy hair,
skin and nails
Not for
cooking,
ideal as a
smoothie
addition
in small
quantities
Low
Macadamia High Oleic Acid,
Rare antioxidants
‘squalene’
Reduce oxidative stress
on the body’s fats and
the skin, helping to
prevent wrinkles, age
spots and increase
healing rates.
Great
replacement
for butter in
baked goods.
Best for: Pan-
frying fish, veal
and flavouring
cakes and
slices, and in
salad dressings.
Medium
Peanut Linoleic Acid,
Resveratrol,
Vitamin E
Supports heart
health, assists to lower
cholesterol levels,
cognitive health,
immune support
Ideal for Asian
cooking,
especially
stir-fries.
Medium
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OIL NUTRITIONAL
CONTENT
HEALTH AND
HEALING
CULINARY
USES
SMOKE
POINT
Pinenut High content of
polyunsaturated
fatty acids –
Vitamin E and
F, rich source of
phosphorous,
calcium,
magnesium,
manganese,
copper, zinc,
cobalt and iodine.
Healing ulcers and
gastritis
Use topically to ease
muscular stiffness and
rheumatism
Lovely flavour
for dips,
dressings,
spreads and
vinaigrettes
Low
Pistachio Vitamin E,
Vitamin B6
Enriching hair
treatment and skin
moisturizer when
applied topically.
Supports eye health
Ideal finishing
oil for
vegetables,
salmon or
chicken
Dressing for
salads.
Medium
Pumpkin Rich in Vitamin
A and E, zinc,
omega 6 and 6
fatty acids
Anti-parasitic, Anti-
inflammatory for
Arthritis treatment,
treatment for hair
loss (internally and
topically), Supports
Kidney health
Beautiful
finishing oil for
soups, chicken
and fish. Ideal
as a vinaigrette
or dressing.
Delicious
drizzled over
ice cream and
deserts.
Low
Sesame High in copper,
manganese,
calcium,
magnesium
Zinc produces collagen,
4.7g of protein per
ounce (great for
vegetarians). Used for
Oil Pulling, relief from
Rheumatoid Arthritis,
assistance in preventing
airway spasms.
Given its strong
flavour, it’s
best used as
an additive,
particularly to
Asian dishes
such as stir-
fries. It’s also
an excellent
addition to
marinades and
sauces.
Medium
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OIL NUTRITIONAL
CONTENT
HEALTH AND
HEALING
CULINARY
USES
SMOKE
POINT
Sunflower Linoleic acid,
Vitamin E
Skin moisturizer,
excellent carrier oil, can
be used for oil pulling
With a smoke
point around
225 degrees,
sunflower oil
is good for
frying meats
or deep-frying
dishes such as
tempura and
chips.
High
Walnut Walnuts
are high in
polyunsaturated
fats and gamma-
tocopherol and
rich in omega-3
fatty acids.
Improves blood
circulation, lower
risk of heart disease,
maintain hormone
levels with rich source
of phytonutrients,
prevention of eczema
Nutty flavour
and strong
fragrances, best
used sparingly
to add flavor to
a finished dish
or in a salad
dressing.
Medium
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Congratulations on purchasing your BioChef
Vega
Oil Press from Vitality 4 Life! This is your
warranty card. To activate your warranty,
please register online at
warranty.vitality4life.com
Vitality 4 Life warrant this BioChef
Vega
Oil
Press to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship while in normal domestic
use for a period of 3 years from the original
date of purchase.
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE
STORE
Please follow these instructions to receive
faster service:
1. Note the product model and the serial
number.
2. Contact Vitality 4 Life.
3. If the product, or one of its parts, qualifies
for replacement or service within the 30
day period after date of purchase, Vitality
4 Life will arrange the shipping at no
cost to you. Vitality 4 Life may ship the
replacement or contact you with further
information regarding repair of the
product.
4. Typical turnaround times to address
warranty claims can be between 10-14
business days, plus shipping, depending
on location and type of damage or
warranty claim.
TERMS OF PRODUCT WARRANTY
COVERAGE
Vitality 4 Life provides the Product Warranty
coverage as further described below and
limited to the terms and conditions hereof:
1. If the BioChef
Vega
Oil Press exhibits a
defect while in normal domestic use,
within the warranty period; we will, at
our option, either repair or replace the
Oil Press or defective part free of charge.
The product must be delivered by insured
mail, in proper packaging to your service
centre as indicated on the back of the
manual as a condition to any warranty
service obligation.
2. To activate your warranty, you can
register online within 30 days, or
send all the details by email to the
relevant address.
3. In the event that the warranty period for a
product has expired, or if a Product does
not qualify for warranty service, repair or
replacement, consumers may still buy
replacement parts or have products
repaired by one of Vitality 4 Life’s Service
Centres. Please contact Vitality 4 Life for
further information.
4. Do not send the product back to
the service centre without return
authorization form.
5. In no event shall our liability exceed the
retail value of the product. We make no
warranty with respect to parts, from a
source other than Vitality 4 Life.
6. In the event that warranty parts or
products are provided, the customer
must cover the related shipping costs to
receive goods.
7. All exchanged or substitute parts and
products replaced under warranty service
will become the property of Vitality 4 Life.
Repaired or replaced products or parts
thereof will be warranted by Vitality 4 Life
for the balance of the original warranty
period.
Register online at warranty.vitality4life.com
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Warranty Card
8. AUSTRALIA SPECIFIC: Our goods come
with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You
are entitled to a replacement or refund
for a major failure and compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
1. Damage, accidental or otherwise, to the
Product, not caused by direct defect in
factory workmanship or materials.
2. Damage due to abuse, mishandling,
alteration, misuse, commercial service,
tampering, accident, failure to follow
care, operating and handling provisions
indicated in the instructions.
3. Damage caused by parts or service not
authorized or performed by Vitality 4 Life.
4. ‘Normal’ wear and tear through use of
the auger, drum, drum caps, sieve, juicing
screens or plunger.
5. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. So the above limitations may
not apply to you in the case of damage in
shipment. If your BioChef
Vega
Oil Press
was damaged in shipment: Immediately
report this type of damage to the parcel
carrier and have them file an inspection
report to contact the distributor from
whom you purchased the BioChef
Vega
Oil Press for further instructions.
6. You have rights and benefits under the
consumer laws in your country. Without
detracting from these rights or benefits,
Vitality 4 Life excludes all liability in
respect of this product for any other
loss which is not reasonably foreseeable
from a failure of this product, which may
include liability for negligence, loss of
expenditure associated with the product
and loss of enjoyment.
Please follow these instructions when
making a warranty claim:
1. You must inform Vitality 4 Life as soon as
the warranty claim arises and provide a
visual documentation of the fault.
2. Subject to the applicable consumer
laws in your country, you must pay for all
packing, freight and insurance costs for
transit of the product to Vitality 4 Life.
IF THE WARRANTY CLAIM IS NOT
ACCEPTED:
a) Vitality 4 Life will inform the customer;
b) If requested to do so by the customer,
Vitality 4 Life will repair the product
provided the customer pays the usual
charges for such repair; and
c) If applicable the customer will be
responsible for all costs associated with
collection of the product from Vitality 4
Life.
In order to get the best use from your
BioChef
Vega
Oil Press, read and follow the
instructions in your operating manual.
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