concern about one reviewer stating auger scraping off bits of plastic from dispensing wall. Was this a defective model or does this occur on a regular basis with this juicer?
2005097
Although I am not a heavy user, only about once a week, I haven't noticed scraping of the plastic on mine.
2005098
I bought a reconditioned juicer and have had no problem with the auger scraping the wall. Very happy with the juicer, I use it for the greens and soft veggies.
2005099
I have owned this for close to a year now, and I personalty have never witnessed this. That person probably had a defective model.
2005100
Have juiced beets, cabbage, celery, among others and never noticed a problem of any kind.
2005101
Must have been defective. My family has been using this juicer for years and they have never had this happen.
2005102
I've never heard of this! I would return mine as a defect if I noticed that. Mine and my friends hasn't ever done this.
2005103
I have been using it almost every day for over two months and never had that problem. My buddy also got one and he hasn't had any problems with his either. I was leary about buying a refurbished unit too but now I am definitely glad I did.
434280
Yes, there's a scraping sound when pushing the plunger down. I only use mine when I have house guests who drink coffee, and the Frieling's interior is stainless steel, so I don't really worry about small scratches on it.
1424234
This unit cleans up fast. Make sure you clean in between batches with any juicer. I love the double auger it works amazing.
1919482
Sound like the problem my friend had, would return it if not dispensing food. Mine has continued to work, think I was a lucky one. My friend has not had a problem with the one she got at Bed Bath & Beyond, but did have issues with the one purchased here.
799178
Sorry but I am not experiencing this issue. I am not at home to check but I believe that the hose I am using has one end with a metal fitting for connecting to the water valve at the wall and the end that connect to the Brondell is plastic. It has been a while but I think this hose came with the unit. Sorry I can not be of more help but I can check when I get home next weekend.
1112420
I only have the 800JEXL model. If particles get lodged on the mesh the Breville 800JEXL will vibrate violently until the mesh is cleared.This model does a very goob at juice extraction.
1137956
I do not have this particular juicer, but I had a different one that I had for some time. A caregiver was using it and put a towel underneath to catch any drippings. Later, we figured out that the towel had blocked the fan and caused the motor to overheat and will no longer turn on. :^(Do not put a towel underneath!
988442
I've not had any troubles with the Juicer. I always put it into the dishwasher which may help sanitize. Since my dishwasher dries well, it always gets well dried.
1577914
I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring were defective. I have a good one now. I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring... » Read More I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring were defective. I have a good one now. « Show Less
526329
Not terribly bad. I have an Acme juicer (heavy duty) http://www.amazon.com/6001-Juicerator-550-Watt-Extractor-Stainless/dp/B0028RXDFM/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1400894810&sr=1-1&keywords=acme+juicer on my farm and it leaves REALLY dry pulp....BUT....it's more of a hassle to clean. It's an okay juicer. You may also want to check out the Champion juicer http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Commercial-Juicer-in-Black/dp/B000E4C53M which has the ability to run frozen fruit through it for sorbet-like frozen goodies. Heavy duty! At the price point the Breville XL is a decent juicer that is well made, sturdy, and does the job. I am a value shopper so I chose the version with the stainless juicing piece as well as the stainless spigot. I don't trust plastic much in the long run....... The Breville is a nice machine, well designed, heavy grade stainless and produces a good juice with some moisture left in the pulp. Good luck!
356315
I've had the juicer in use everyday since mid-May. It's hard to get the smooze that's built up off the plastic parts.
1112418
You need to watch Dan McDonald, Life Regenerator on YouTube. He says the single auger is best for getting the most juice out of fruits/veggies, but you have to cut everything up into smaller pieces, and it takes longer. . . clean up is not as easy as the Breville Fountain Elite. I had a Jack LaLane for years. It costs around $100. at Costco, and did fine for when I did juice. Now that I juice every stinking day, I love the Breville Fountain Elite. It costs twice as much, but is faster and easier to clean. Put a plastic bag in the "catcher" . . . If you are not going to juice every day, you can get a Breville one model "down" for less money. If you are serious about juicing, I would spend the money and get the Fountain Elite. I have a Lemon Ginger Blast (Dan's juice recipe every day) . . . Breville is better than Jack LaLane juicer, but both work. If you aren't going to juice very often, just get a Jack LaLane at Costco. If you mean business, get a Breville at Bed Body Bath Beyond and use a 20% off coupon. If you are really energetic, get the single auger (I'm too lazy for that). . . good luck. Joan Brock
428158
My old one did, but the new one didn't. And I wanted to update that the new one I bought, which is now made by a different company than ACME, is far and away inferior to the old machine I had. The metal is thinner and some of the edges are not polished and you can cut yourself. I can't juice more than one glass of juice without the machine starting to buck all over the counter. My old machine did not have any of these issues. I also have a citrus juicer attachment from my old machine, that won't fit the new one. I would not advice anyone purchase this machine. You won't be happy with it. My old one did, but the new one didn't. And I wanted to update that the new one I bought, which is now made by a different company than ACME, is far and away inferior to the old machine I had. The metal is thinner and some of the edges are not polished and you can cut yourself. I can't juice more than one glass of juice without the machine starting to buck all over the counter. My old machine did not have any of these issues. I also have a citrus juicer attachment from my old machine, that won't fit the new one. I would not advice anyone purchase this machine. You won't be happy with it.
719502
Hey Barbara, Let me tell you this...by far, this is the best juicer for the dollars...by far...I have owned many centrifugal type juicers...First to your question...Yes....this is more Froth with this juicer...but I do not believe this is much of a problem. The motor, is much more powerful than its competitors...like Jack lalanes juicer. If you refrigerate you vegetables and fruits...there will not be effected by the higher speed, and more power motor...just a little more froth. Here is why this juicer ROCKS. I owned the Jack lalane for many years...and it is definitely a very good juicer...However...it does have a few problems...1. The center plunger can Jam...It has a square side...so if you don't put it in correctly....it will get stuck...and then you have to hammer it out with a stick. The Omega's plunger has a guide and cannot jam 2. The motor on the Jack lalane can stall out if you put to much in at one time...it does not happen often...but it can jam...then you have to take the machine apart and clean it...to unjam...the Omega....never jams! 3. The jack lalane plastic on the lid and plunger...stains very easily...the Omega...does not stain...and seems to clean very easily...as if there is some special coating on the plastic...PLUS...the Omega has a stainless steel main bin..which really cleans easily.. ***All I can tell you..is that I am extremely happy with the Omega...there is never anything that is absolutely perfect..but this come close!
266009
Yes, this is a common defect with these models, it's a combination of the polymer used and the design. Yes it will happen to newer items, don't buy this. I can't say about their other models that employ a different design, use at your own risk.
1004739
I cannot answer this correctly because the juicer I purchased is acting up - it is not properly juicing the veggies or fruits I put in - it seems like there is something loose (I have checked but still not doing it right) and it makes a big noise and trembles to the extent that it moves around, feels like it is about to shatter - I have to hold on to it - no, the juicer I got is not doing well - I cannot answer that question for you
607930
If it is in good working condition, it will make a smoothie. However, MY unit was defective. It made a horrible noise, shaked and acted like it was going to explode. I did get mymoney back so they were good about that. I had an Acme juicer for years and years, it's an older juicer, but it was stainless steel, and worked so well. I was sorry I gave it away when I got the Big Boss. I still have not gotten another juicer so now I am without. I WOULD NOT recommend this terrible juicer. There has to be something else out there that is good. Maybe the Breville juicer. Sorry, them's the truth. If it is in good working condition, it will make a smoothie. However, MY unit was defective. It made a horrible noise, shaked and acted like it was going to explode. I did get mymoney back so they were good about that. I had an Acme juicer for years and years, it's an older juicer, but it was stainless steel, and worked so well. I was sorry I gave it away when I got the Big Boss. I still have not gotten another juicer so now I am without. I WOULD NOT recommend this terrible juicer. There has to be something else out there that is good. Maybe the Breville juicer. Sorry, them's the truth.