Best Review on Cuisinart CJE 1000 1000 Watt 5 Speed Extractor
My husband and I went on a juice fast and needed a good (but fairly inexpensive) juicer. We had originally intended to buy one from J.C. Penney but Amazon had a much better price. This machine was highly regarded both on the JCP site and Amazon, so we went with it.
It's incredibly easy to use and easy to clean. Now,I have to say that although it is easy to clean overall, it is a bit tedious. You have to remove several parts, clean the blade with a brush (that comes with it and works really well) then either dry it by hand or air dry it then put it all back together. If you're making juice once a day or several times per week, this isn't too bad. I was making juice three-four times a day and after day three I hated the machine, juice, vegetables, fruit, and the world. (Juice diets make you crazy, if you hadn't already figured that out.)
This machine is great. It does the job, does it well, and isn't terribly expensive. You can probably get better machines but be willing to pay several hundred dollars. I would recommend this juicer to anyone.
I just got this juicer yesterday,and tried it this morning. After reading some not so good reviews, I was impressed with this machine. I used carrots and apples to start. I tried to get the whole apple in the shoot, but it was to large. I don't know where all these juicer commercials are getting their produce, but mine where average size, and wouldn't fit. No problem. I cut them in half. To my supprise, one got stuck in the bottom of the shaft. I stopped the unit and removed the piece. I cut them in quarters and started again. It worked fine. I found the reason the half apple got stuck. The shaft has a pyramid V shape at the bottom to keep the feeder bar from spinning when the unit is on I guess. Not necessary in my opinion. This is a well built unit. Stainless Steel and black. The pulp was dry, although there was a substancial amount after 10 carrots and 3 apples. It made 3 cups of juice. The anti froth ring does what is supposed to. I like the adjustable knob for the juice spout. You can close it to keep the juice from dripping out. This is a quiet but powerful machine. When you push the on button, it kicks a little to the left, but after that it doesn't move like some reviewers have claimed. The 1000 watt motor and 5 speeds is great. Low RPM's for soft vegi's, and fast for carrots and apples beets etc. Cleaning is very easy, although there are a few places that are hard to dry. Under the lid mainly. I got this a Kohl's yesterday. It was half price at $99.00, but I had a 30% off coupon, and it was $69.00. Such a Deal! I am going to buy another one today for my daughter if I can find one for $69.00. Buy this juicer! You won't be disapointed.
BalasHapusMy husband and I went on a juice fast and needed a good (but fairly inexpensive) juicer. We had originally intended to buy one from J.C. Penney but Amazon had a much better price. This machine was highly regarded both on the JCP site and Amazon, so we went with it.
BalasHapusIt's incredibly easy to use and easy to clean. Now,I have to say that although it is easy to clean overall, it is a bit tedious. You have to remove several parts, clean the blade with a brush (that comes with it and works really well) then either dry it by hand or air dry it then put it all back together. If you're making juice once a day or several times per week, this isn't too bad. I was making juice three-four times a day and after day three I hated the machine, juice, vegetables, fruit, and the world. (Juice diets make you crazy, if you hadn't already figured that out.)
This machine is great. It does the job, does it well, and isn't terribly expensive. You can probably get better machines but be willing to pay several hundred dollars. I would recommend this juicer to anyone.
I've been juicing for years and I needed a second juicer for the cottage (I also own a Jack LaLanne Power Juicer Pro -Stainless) so I bought the Cuisinart during Christmas shopping earlier this month (Dec). I read the other reviews indicating that the pulp is wet, the machine moves while in use, it's hard to clean, etc. However, I find this juicer to be extremely user friendly, quiet, stationary, easy to clean and produces good juice quantity. Based on my experience with this appliance, I assume the issues described are due to operator inexperience. Juicing IS an art and takes some time to "perfect". The key to a good juicing experience is to READ THE DIRECTIONS and follow some of the following tips: 1) Place a plastic bag (recycle the grocery store bags) in the pulp bin for EASY clean up (and, I empty the contents into a 1 gallon plastic icecream pail under the sink for my compost pile - when it's full - I empty it into the pile outside) 2) RINSE and use the brush to clean the juicer parts IMMEDIATELY after juicing - yes, before you enjoy your awesome juice! 3) FOLLOW the proper speed for the specific fruit/veggies - that way, you won't have a WET pulp (however, pulp will have some moisture due to the fact that it is a centrifugal juicer) [i.e. spinach should be run through the shoot on #1 or #2 followed by an apple or some other soft fruit/veggie to extract all of the spinach juice] - I juiced carrots, lemons and broccoli and never went over #3 - the pulp was not WET and I got alot of juice from the produce. 4) Make sure all the parts are assembled CORRECTLY before you begin juicing - that way the produce wont spray or the machine wont "move" while in use. Finally, this machine was a breeze to clean (even easier than my Jack LaLanne) and re-assembly was easy. If you're looking for a great juicer for the price, you WONT BE DISAPPOINTED by this juicer!! I LOVE IT!
BalasHapusI bought a Juiceman Juicer over 16 years ago and it STILL works great! So, I needed a juicer that could top that. I decided to buy a juicer that was a bit easier to put together AND although I didn't think it was possible, something a little more quieter since I would make juice in the morning before my kids got up.
BalasHapusI researched and compared several mid priced juicers to the most expensive I could find. $150 was the most I wanted to spend because I recently bought a Vita-Mix blender ($500+). I finally decided on the Breville Juice Fountain Plus JE 95XL (850 watts). But Bed, Bath and Beyond, failed to have it it stock. I made it out there without calling to see if they had it in stock and again, they did not. Not wanting to leave empty handed, I started looking at some of the other juicers they had. That's when I came across the Cuisinart CJE-1000.
After reading the box, and looking up the reviews on my phone, I decided to take a chance.
Here's why:
The Cuisinart CJE-1000 was the SAME PRICE as the Breville Juice Fountain Plus BUT...
1. It has 1000 watts and the Breville only has 850 watts. There was another Breville in stock that was $50 more and it only has 900 watts.
2. It is stainless steel compared to the plastic Breville.
3. It has the same 3 inch feed.
4. It has 5 speed to the Breville's 1 speed.
5. AND... this one is a biggie, it claimed to have a "quiet" motor.
I've got to tell you, I didn't put much stock in the whole quiet feature because, quite frankly, I didn't believe it was possible. My Juiceman Juicer can be heard in the next town over!
Anyway, got it home and tried it out and YES, it IS VERY QUIET. I make juice in the morning and I don't even wake my husband and kids. It also juices quite well. Yes, the pulp could be a little drier but I am very pleased with the amount of juice that I get. My juice in the morning yields fills a tall glass full.
Although, the manufacturer does not recommend this, I juice pineapple slices with the peel on. I am just used to being able to do that with my Juiceman, so I thought I'd try it and it worked fabulously!
It is very easy to put together and super easy to clean which was extremely important to me.
So, for someone who has been juicing for 16+ years, I am VERY pleased with this juicer. Truthfully, I would have given it 4 1/2 stars for the pulp not being as dry but I couldn't get the stars to do a half. But I'm ok with the 5 stars because of the amount of juice that I get, and for that wonderfully quiet motor!!
I started shopping for a juicer after I watched Joe Cross's film, "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead." After a few days I settled on this one because it's an extractor, not just a juicer. I read lots of reviews and decided it was the one for me.
BalasHapusLet me just start by saying, I HATE doing dishes. Hate it. My least favorite household chore. But this machine is so easy to clean! As soon as I'm done using it, I pull it apart. The pulp container gets emptied into the compost bin, the residual pulp on the blade assembly gets wiped out with a paper towel (and thrown in the compost), and then I just rinse everything off and put it on the drainboard to dry before my next use (I am doing a juice fast/cleanse so I use it at least three times a day). The blade assembly is a little tricker to clean, but a firm brushing under the faucet is really all it takes. Total clean-up time is five minutes, at most. And then at the end of the day I put all the parts in the dishwasher. And yes, it's a breeze to take apart and put back together.
As for its juicing capabilities, I get a good-size yield out of it. Just to give you an example, one of the juices I make is made of six kale leaves, a big handful of spinach, a couple of small apples, half a cucumber, half a zucchini, a lime, a few stalks of celery, and a chunk of ginger, and it yields a good 20 ounces of juice. That's more than a full meal on a juice fast. The pulp is pretty dry, too, which is really great if you have an indoor compost transfer bin like I do. It doesn't get moldy before I can get it out to the main bin in the yard.
So all in all, I would recommend this machine. It's a good quality machine at an affordable price, and it's so darn easy to clean, which is a total lifesaver for me!
I bought this Juicer from Macy's a week ago and I haven't been able to stop juicing since I got it. I almost bought the Breville Juicer, but this one is rated at 1000 watts while the Breville was only rated at 850. So I got this one. Honestly, this one looked better with the stainless steel and the cool blue LED light.
BalasHapusThe setup is really easy and relatively quick. It sets up in less than 2 minutes. I've juiced everything from beets to broccoli and kale and it works very well and the pulp comes out quite dry. The spout is not big enough to fit an entire apple. I don't know what kind of apples they use in the demo, but I wouldn't buy an apple that small anyway. I had to cut them in half to get them to fit, but that's no big deal. The multiple speed settings, along with the foam reducing tray, really help to cut back on the foam produced from juicing. And it is very quiet when in use. I doubt this would disturb the neighbors no matter how late you used it.
Cleanup is really a breeze especially if you have a garbage disposal and a dishwasher. I was concerned about the metal screen being a hassle to clean. But it comes with a brush clean it with. Scrub the screen with the brush under running water and it's clean in less than a minute. Dump the pulp collection cup in the trash and rinse the other pieces under running water. Run the garbage disposal to get rid of any pulp in the sink. Toss the pieces in the dishwasher and you're done. Here's a tip to make cleanup even faster: take a plastic grocery bag and use it as a lining for the pulp collection cup. That way the collection cup never gets dirty. Just grab the shopping bag out of the cup and toss it in the trash....pulp and all.
I don't know what the bad reviews are about but this juicer is great for the price. Thumbs up in my book. Go ahead a juice a glass and toast to your health. Cheers.
I got this juicer for my birthday and I cannot stop using it. It does a great job with all kinds of vegetables and fruits, and it is whisper quiet. I see all of these reviews complaining about the amount of juice left behind in the pulp and I just don't get it. The juicer does come with a manual with the suggested speeds to use for different fruits and veggies. Also keep in mind that with things that are very moist (pineapple, tomato) you are not going to get every last drop of juice out of the pulp no matter what machine you use. This juicer does a great job, and I highly recommend it!
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