The previously discussed steamer has arrived. Delivered by UPS about 6
pm CDST.

It appears to be well-made of stainless steel, all parts fit together
well and the inner and outer surfaces have been well-polished.

I broke it down into its component parts and washed them all well with
hot, soapy water and then rinsed thoroughly. Just in case there was any
machining or production oils still on the pot.

The manual, as expected, is rather sparse with information and is
clearly marked "Made in China." I wasn't expecting anything else so was
not surprised. The manufacturer is Neway Housewares International. The
instructions do give approximate extraction times for various common
vegetables and fruits. Luckily I have other resources to help with this
sort of thing.

Tomorrow I will run a few pounds of pears through the juicer and see
exactly how it works. Thanks to all for their sage advice. This juicer
appears to be made exactly like all the others but was more than US$100
cheaper than the other stainless steel units.

George Shirley wrote:
> The previously discussed steamer has arrived. Delivered by UPS about 6
> pm CDST.
>
> It appears to be well-made of stainless steel, all parts fit together
> well and the inner and outer surfaces have been well-polished.
>
> I broke it down into its component parts and washed them all well with
> hot, soapy water and then rinsed thoroughly. Just in case there was any
> machining or production oils still on the pot.
>
> The manual, as expected, is rather sparse with information and is
> clearly marked "Made in China." I wasn't expecting anything else so was
> not surprised. The manufacturer is Neway Housewares International. The
> instructions do give approximate extraction times for various common
> vegetables and fruits. Luckily I have other resources to help with this
> sort of thing.
>
> Tomorrow I will run a few pounds of pears through the juicer and see
> exactly how it works. Thanks to all for their sage advice. This juicer
> appears to be made exactly like all the others but was more than US$100
> cheaper than the other stainless steel units.


That was quick! Congratulations on the new toy.

If you can shred those pears or run them thru a meat grinder (with a
coarse plate; maybe 1/2") before you juice them you should get a lot
better yield.

Bob

zxcvbob wrote:
> George Shirley wrote:
>> The previously discussed steamer has arrived. Delivered by UPS about 6
>> pm CDST.
>>
>> It appears to be well-made of stainless steel, all parts fit together
>> well and the inner and outer surfaces have been well-polished.
>>
>> I broke it down into its component parts and washed them all well with
>> hot, soapy water and then rinsed thoroughly. Just in case there was
>> any machining or production oils still on the pot.
>>
>> The manual, as expected, is rather sparse with information and is
>> clearly marked "Made in China." I wasn't expecting anything else so
>> was not surprised. The manufacturer is Neway Housewares International.
>> The instructions do give approximate extraction times for various
>> common vegetables and fruits. Luckily I have other resources to help
>> with this sort of thing.
>>
>> Tomorrow I will run a few pounds of pears through the juicer and see
>> exactly how it works. Thanks to all for their sage advice. This juicer
>> appears to be made exactly like all the others but was more than
>> US$100 cheaper than the other stainless steel units.
>
>
> That was quick! Congratulations on the new toy.
>
> If you can shred those pears or run them thru a meat grinder (with a
> coarse plate; maybe 1/2") before you juice them you should get a lot
> better yield.
>
> Bob
I can always put them through the food processor, that should be small
enough.

George Shirley wrote:
> zxcvbob wrote:
>> George Shirley wrote:
>>> The previously discussed steamer has arrived. Delivered by UPS about
>>> 6 pm CDST.
>>>
>>> It appears to be well-made of stainless steel, all parts fit together
>>> well and the inner and outer surfaces have been well-polished.
>>>
>>> I broke it down into its component parts and washed them all well
>>> with hot, soapy water and then rinsed thoroughly. Just in case there
>>> was any machining or production oils still on the pot.
>>>
>>> The manual, as expected, is rather sparse with information and is
>>> clearly marked "Made in China." I wasn't expecting anything else so
>>> was not surprised. The manufacturer is Neway Housewares
>>> International. The instructions do give approximate extraction times
>>> for various common vegetables and fruits. Luckily I have other
>>> resources to help with this sort of thing.
>>>
>>> Tomorrow I will run a few pounds of pears through the juicer and see
>>> exactly how it works. Thanks to all for their sage advice. This
>>> juicer appears to be made exactly like all the others but was more
>>> than US$100 cheaper than the other stainless steel units.
>>
>>
>> That was quick! Congratulations on the new toy.
>>
>> If you can shred those pears or run them thru a meat grinder (with a
>> coarse plate; maybe 1/2") before you juice them you should get a lot
>> better yield.
>>
>> Bob
> I can always put them through the food processor, that should be small
> enough.


I wouldn't go too crazy with it, just a medium chop. Have fun!

Bob

In article >,
George Shirley > wrote:

> zxcvbob wrote:

> > That was quick! Congratulations on the new toy.

This' a tool, not a TOY! Luddite.

> >
> > If you can shred those pears or run them thru a meat grinder (with a
> > coarse plate; maybe 1/2") before you juice them you should get a lot
> > better yield.
> >
> > Bob
> I can always put them through the food processor, that should be small
> enough.


Jesus, George, don't do that! Cut them into chunks. I wouldn't shred
them, as Bob suggested, either. Start with mush and you'll end with
mushier.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
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Updated 8-3-2009

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >,
> George Shirley > wrote:
>
>> zxcvbob wrote:
>
>>> That was quick! Congratulations on the new toy.
>
> This' a tool, not a TOY! Luddite.
>
>>> If you can shred those pears or run them thru a meat grinder (with a
>>> coarse plate; maybe 1/2") before you juice them you should get a lot
>>> better yield.
>>>
>>> Bob
>> I can always put them through the food processor, that should be small
>> enough.
>
>
> Jesus, George, don't do that! Cut them into chunks. I wouldn't shred
> them, as Bob suggested, either. Start with mush and you'll end with
> mushier.
I didn't mush them up, just chopped about medium, they're steaming now.