Let’s read more about the warranty over at breville
TONS of very good reviews (4.5 out of 5.0) on an extremely similar model over at amazon
Same model, same idea on reviews. All very good. http://amzn.com/B005E0A1MI
Anyone know what makes this a JE98CL v. a JE98XL?
I own an older version of this guy for a number of years now… That is 10 years or so. Don’t use it too often anymore, but when my kids were little babies we used to run it daily.
Hopefully the newer version is at least the same quality or better than mine, but the one I have is built like a tank! Very solid. You can really feel the power when it runs! And hear it too, unfortunately, but that’s a part of a game I’m afraid.
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Anyone know what makes this a JE98CL v. a JE98XL?
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Just a guess, but the XL Feed Chute?
Got it for a wedding gift, we have been juicing for a couple months with this bad boy. I read some reviews that said that the pulp leftover was still wet, but I am yet to have that problem. It really extracts well, and is well built.
Great buy, you won’t regret!
I have the Breville Compact Juice Fountain. I LOVE that thing. I’ve been making 14-20 juices a week for six months now and that thing looks and works just like day one. My only complain was it was too small to make two juices at once, so I would have to empty it to make a second juice for my husband. Needless to say I can’t WAIT to get this newer bigger one in!
Helpful Hint: Clean this RIGHT after juicing…even before you drink your juice. If you let the pulp sit on the filter for even five minutes it gets hard to clean…a half an hour of it sitting and you will stain your filter. I’ve juiced beets and all sorts of colored veggied and my filter still looks brand new from always cleaning up right away. From start to finish (including prepping veggies and cleaning the juicer) it takes around ten minutes.
I highly recommend the Breville juicers. It beats every other juicer I’ve tried hands down for juice extraction, ease of cleaning, and durability. I’ve had a Jack LeLanne and a Cuisinart before this one, but I got them both at garage sales. The Breville is the first juicer I bought new, so maybe that made the difference.
I bought this at Bed, Bath and Beyond and I love it! It’s easy to clean, which was a big selling point for me 
We’ve had one for a few years and this is as good as a centrifugal juicer can get. Every piece was thoughtfully desgned. For example, the plug features a donut ring design (see Woot photo), making plugging and unplugging easier and safer. It also has fewer crevices than other models we looked into. That makes cleaning easier. The large chute and locking arm has been copied a lot, but Breville’s design seems seems better than others. Not having to cut mostfruits is an incredible time saver. Whether it’s the powerful motor or the blade, this juicer does seem to extract more juice, and at a faster rate, than other models. The resulting pulp is incredible dry. We use vegetable pulp to make soup and mix the fruit pulp into other foods, i.e. yogurt or oatmeal. The froth separator works reasonably well but we don’t mind froth.
We rarely use the slow speed because we generally puree soft fruits in the blender. We also prefer to juice citrus fruits in a traditional citrus juicer to avoid the bitterness of the pith and rind. And of course, soft leafy vegetables, i.e. spinach, are harder to juice centrifugally. All told, if you want a centrifugal juicer, the Breville is probably the best one available for home use. In fact, I’ve even seen it in diners and other commercial places.
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Helpful Hint: Clean this RIGHT after juicing…even before you drink your juice. If you let the pulp sit on the filter for even five minutes it gets hard to clean…a half an hour of it sitting and you will stain your filter. I’ve juiced beets and all sorts of colored veggied and my filter still looks brand new from always cleaning up right away. From start to finish (including prepping veggies and cleaning the juicer) it takes around ten minutes.
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Agreed, but if you’re rushing off to work and don’t have time, simply submerge the parts in water so that the pulp won’t dry onto the parts. Using soapy water is even better. Then clean as soon as you can.
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Ewwww, a reconditioned juicer? Come on Woot, now you are getting narly.
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I had no qualms getting one because they’re sterilized before leaving the factory. In fact, most parts are replaced with new ones. Considering that you’re using used utensils at a restaurant, and their appliances and cookware are no cleaner than reconditioned, what’s the hangup? Fact is, all germs die within a few days in a dry environment. Furthermore, recondition does not necessarily mean used. They could be opened or damaged box items that need to be examined and repackaged for sale.
Two things. The screens on these are a pain in the ass to clean and make up half of the cleanup time. Two, stick your plastic grocery bags in the waste bin for super quick cleanup for that section.
Don’t waste the pulp, guys. Because of this juicer’s superior efficiency, the pulp comes out incredibly dry. That makes it less appetizing than pulp from a weaker juicer. But you can easily use veggie pulp to make soup or stock, or as a thickener for sauces. And fruit pulp can be mixed into yogurt, oatmeal or jam for spreading. Many people also use it for baking.
Keep in ind that all the fiber is contained in the pulp, and fiber is one of the major reasons for eating fruits and veggies. It also fills you up, helping you eat less. Finally, lots of nutrients and antioxidants are contained in the skin. They’re what gives the skin color. In fact, all the benefits of red wine, for example, are stored in the grape skin.
I just got two ideas…
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Putting the pulp in water for a day or so and then filtering it out can give you fruit-infused water. All natural and zero calories.
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I’m going to try putting the pulp in a coffeemaker and see what comes out. Will veggie pulp result in instant veggie consomme? Will mixing fruit pulp with tea leaves result in fruit teas? Or is the exposure to boiling water too short? Hmmmmmm…
Been ‘juicing’ for 36 days yesterday - today was my first day back on foods. Easing back with fruits and lots of veggies of course…
I’m down over 70 pounds from last November when I started doing periodic juice fasts, down 42 lbs from this recent fast. I made a video this weekend on how to juice with this exact juicer. It’s a tank!
I had a Jack Lelaine that broke after a couple months. This juicer is well built, well reviewed, amazing compared to the others, and this price is what I got mine for used off Craiglist! I might buy it just to have a spare 
I make a green drink and go over how to dissemble the Breville as well:
You may need to turn on the CC as it gets loud when on, enjoy!
[youtube=6hMnAvEfyzA][/youtube]
By screen, do you mean the blade? I agree that it’s a pain but that’s true of all centrifugal juicers. And most people say that the Breville is the easiest to clean. Those with dishwashers should have a much easier time.
I use a clean plastic bag because I save the pulp (see previous post). I can then simply put the bag in a freezer to store. But if you don’t want the pulp, lining the pulp container with a grocery bag definitely keeps it from getting dirty. Just toss in the garbage later.
BTW, the pulp is also perfect for composting.
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Been ‘juicing’ for 36 days yesterday - today was my first day back on foods. Easing back with fruits and lots of veggies of course…
I’m down over 70 pounds from last November when I started doing periodic juice fasts, down 42 lbs from this recent fast. I made a video this weekend on how to juice with this exact juicer. It’s a tank!
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If you’re going on a juice diet, make sure you do so under the supervision of a doctor. Juicing alone usually deprives the body of essential fats and protein. Fat is necessary for many reasons, including the absorption of fat soluable vitamins like K. And protein is necessary for cellular repair, i.e muscles. Mixing in some protein or supplement powder can assure that you’re getting enough nutrients. Some people also blend in tofu, which provides fat and protein. Be warn, however, that a recent study linked high consumption of soy with brain damage (which is too bad because I’m a tofu addict, sometimes consuming 1-2 lbs with nothing else).
If you’re on a strict juice diet, you’d also be missing the fiber present in whole fruits and veggies. That’s not good for digestion and overall health. Finally, many fruit juices are high in sugar so diabetics and pre-diabetics need to be careful. The fact that you’re ingesting more juice than you would when eating whole fruits also means your ingesting a lot more sugar.
Be careful and good luck.
Congrats on the weight loss! 
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Been ‘juicing’ for 36 days yesterday - today was my first day back on foods. Easing back with fruits and lots of veggies of course…
I’m down over 70 pounds from last November when I started doing periodic juice fasts, down 42 lbs from this recent fast. I made a video this weekend on how to juice with this exact juicer. It’s a tank!
I had a Jack Lelaine that broke after a couple months. This juicer is well built, well reviewed, amazing compared to the others, and this price is what I got mine for used off Craiglist! I might buy it just to have a spare 
I make a green drink and go over how to dissemble the Breville as well:
You may need to turn on the CC as it gets loud when on, enjoy!
[youtube=6hMnAvEfyzA][/youtube]
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