How to Use a Grape Crusher

Before you can make wine, the juice has to be collected from the grapes. Traditionally, grapes were crushed by pouring them into a large barrel and trampling them barefoot. These days, however, machines called grape crushers help you crush your grapes and collect the juice with just a few steps.

Things You'll Need

• Buckets
• Extension cord

Instructions

1. Establish a safe and secure area to operate your grape crusher. Find a steady and level place with plenty of overhead space.

2. Place a bucket beneath the output vent at the bottom of your grape crusher to catch the juice as the grapes are crushed.

3. Plug in the grape crusher. Use an extension cord when operating the grape crusher outdoors. Activate your grape crusher by flipping the power switch to the "On" position.

4. Pour grapes into the input vent on top of the grape crusher. You can leave the grapes in bunches; you do not need to separate the individual grapes before pouring them into the grape crusher.

5. Switch buckets as needed while crushing grapes and collecting the juice. Turn off the grape crusher by flipping the power switch when you are finished crushing grapes.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not stick your hand inside the machine while it is running.

• Do not allow children near the machine.

References

• Marchisio S.P.A.: Grape Crusher Model "Baby" User Manual