It took me a long time to try this juicer because I was intimidated by it. But now that I've done it, I'm here to tell you that you shouldn't be! It's a very simple assembly and I didn't really have to look at the instructions to do it. I did look but just to be sure I'd done it right. As with so many things, the instructions are not great. So, I watched a couple of videos to set my mind at ease. I had acquired some large navel oranges and some medium to large granny smith apples just for this purpose. However, I did put off trying the juicer until some were quite soft. While I wouldn't recommend letting your fruit get too soft, it wasn't a complete disaster. First, the instructions tell you to remove peel and core. For the oranges, I cut them in quarters and peeled the skin off, plus the pith in the middle. Other than that I did nothing to them. I don't even know if there were any seeds as I never saw them. I ran 4 large navel oranges through the juicer and got more than the receiving cup could hold. I think the picture shows about the amount I got from 3 of them. So, probably about 20 oz total from 4. The excess pulp coming out the one side of the extrusion cup was quite dry. I did find the juice itself to be quite pulpy and if you don't like that, you might want to add a strainer or filter to your juicing setup. The juice was delicious! At that point, I decided to wash up and get ready for the next trial. Cleaning was pretty easy. I did have to use the included brush to clean the filter of a few bits of stubborn pulp, but not too strenuous. One point you'll probably want to note is that at the back of the feeding cup there is a channel that is open and can get wet inside. It's not an easy clean so be careful to avoid spilling into that area, keep it clean and make sure it dries thoroughly before putting it away. Next, I started with the apples. For those, I cut them in quarters and then pared out the cores. After than I did cut them in half lengthwise again. I did not remove the peel on the apples because I was told so many years ago that the best nutrition in fruit and veg is just below the peel. Of course, I wanted to use the softest apples first so they would not be wasted, but here is where I don't recommend that. Soft apples turn to mush in the juicer and you end up with near applesauce type pulp in the cup. I did have some firmer apples which I also sent down the chute and they saved the day I think. Using 6 apples which were definitely a bit smaller than the oranges, I ended up with nearly the same amount of juice. And had the apples been firmer, I am sure that I would have had more juice and less applesauce type waste. When doing the apples, I definitely had to use the pusher. I am not sure if that could have been a result of too much soft pulp blocking the system. Next time I will try with firmer apples and see. And again, the juice was delicious. It's also very pulpy, but reminiscent of the juice I bought years ago that came in a jug and was similarly pulpy. In fact, if memory serves, this juice tasted even better. Overall, it's a very powerful little juicer that I am no longer intimidated by but rather excited to keep using. I recommend this juicer as a great way to improve your health with natural ingredients for a reasonable price. Read more
Never used a juicer before, didn't know what to expect. At first all of the parts just sat there on the counter looking at me and I was at a loss. But I got it together, assembled the parts (turned out to be easy and you can't really mess it up) and started juicing (which in baseball is a no-no : ) You can fit a good amount in the juicer as long as you cut it to fit. The thing works great and while it's easy to clean out the big parts, the filter isn't as easy to clean, but they include a handy, stiff bristled brush. It's a good starter juicer. (My girlfriend has an expensive chi-chi name brand juicer and the juice itself doesn't taste any different) Read more
New to juicing over here. Never have owned a juicer, and experienced user error assembling and using it for the first time. Came over to the listing page and it helped visually seeing the video the seller has on the page. Assembling was fairly easy, instructions were semi clear with the exception of one part, which is why I came back to the page for clarification. All the connections feel tight and secure as you're putting it together. Now there are several pieces to the juicer but this was expected. So if you're not one to like to have several pieces then you may want to pass on even owning a juicer as any juicer will have several intricate pieces included. This also makes clean up a tad time consuming from disassembling to cleaning each piece. The process of juicing to me was satisfying and fun to experience. You have a forward and reverse option for juicing. I havent had a situation where I have used the reverse option though. I love the fact that the juicer came with a recipe book which helped me a ton when choosing a recipe for me personally. I love the look of the juicer as it matches our kitchen appliances well. It doesn't take up a lot of counter space which is also a plus. The juicer is HAND WASH only!! The juicer does an awesome job at breaking down vegetables and fruits well. I was surprised when making orange juice that it even separates the pulp very well. Container capacity is great and holds all ingredients for the particular recipe I choose. I am excited to continue my juicing experience because of this juicer. The price seems comparable to other juicers on the retail market. Recommended!! Read more
This cold press juicer is designed to be simple to assemble and operate, making it easy to start making fresh juice quickly. The instructions are clear and straightforward, and the parts fit together without difficulty, so setup only takes a few minutes. The machine uses a slow masticating system with a 250-watt motor, which helps extract juice efficiently while keeping operation relatively quiet. The wide feeding chute allows larger pieces of fruit and vegetables to be added with minimal preparation, which saves time compared to smaller juicers that require more cutting beforehand. Despite its capability, the unit has a fairly compact design that doesn’t take up much space on the countertop and can be stored easily when not in use. The components feel sturdy and well made, and the juicer can be disassembled quickly for cleaning. Many of the removable parts are dishwasher safe, which makes maintenance convenient after use. Overall, this is a practical and easy-to-use cold press juicer that produces fresh juice efficiently while remaining compact and easy to clean. It’s a good option for anyone looking to add fresh fruit and vegetable juice to their routine without dealing with a complicated machine. Read more
