Read First Before Buy Waring PJE401 Juice Extractor Stainless
I came to Amazon to read up on the reviews for this juicer that I scored from someone on CL. Of all the reviews "mirasreviews" review was dead on and I'm glad I read it. I had a Juiceman Jr for years and although it worked well it wasn't professional grade and WOW, what a difference. Yes it can vibrate some and yes it can get a little noisy when juicing but that power backing the motor is incredible. (My coffee grinder is louder) The pulp is super dry when I clean it out (it was never that dry with the old one). I find that soft apples, the peelings, and oranges can throw it off balance and yes, I put those in last. Crisper, juicy apples work best but sometimes you can't get those during the off season. I have yet to use the filters but I do have the Pampered Chef brush and it works like a charm...scrape out the pulp then brush off with water running. Love the stainless steel vs plastic. The trick to cleaning juicers is to do it right away and the instructional book says to rinse with cold water too, better on the hands. For those who want more information, try going to the Waring website, I went there first before buying the one I got. I love juicing and what's awesome is you can use the pulp in breads, soups, sneaking in those veggies in marinara sauce, etc. I definitely think this juicer is worth the investment.
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I think this juicer is amazing, June 13, 2004
BalasHapusI bought the Waring centrifuge juice extractor, because I wanted a machine as efficient as a commercial juicer. I'm pleased with it. I've used the Waring for more than 3 years, and it's as good as new. It extracts maximum juice from fruits and vegetables, leaving waste that is nearly dry. It never needs to be oiled or lubricated. It only needs to be cleaned, which is reasonably simple. It's truly a workhorse. Its only drawback is that the centrifuge can become unbalanced if a piece of food doesn't fly up against the wall as it should. This causes a horrible noise and vibration, as older washing machines that were not self-balancing sometimes did in spin cycle. If the vibration is minor, quickly juicing another piece of produce or forcing the rest of what you're doing through the feed chute will often fix it. But if the vibration is serious, you must turn the machine off and wait for it to slow down so that you can remove the offending fruit.
BalasHapusOnce you get the hang of juicing, it becomes easier to avoid unbalancing the machine. Putting fruits and vegetables through the chute at the optimum speed helps. Most produce is of uniform consistency and juices well. A slow, even force works best. Some fruit is lumpier, however, and if an even pressure causes the machine to vibrate, try applying pressure, then easing up, applying pressure again, then easing, etc., in one-second intervals. This works well for pineapple and citrus fruits. Yes, I mention citrus fruits. I juice them without the citrus attachment. If you peel the fruit, slice it in half, and remove the seeds, there is no problem. Feed it through the chute with off-and-on pressure. The pith from citrus fruit will block the holes in the strainer basket, however, preventing further juice from passing through. If the holes are blocked, you'll end up with juice sloshing around in the centrifuge and not in your glass. If you are juicing citrus this way, empty the waste from the strainer basket after you have juiced 2 oranges or the equivalent. If you are making a drink that includes citrus, juice the other ingredients first, then add the citrus.
I use the disposable paper filters, because they make cleanup so much easier. They fit around the inside of the strainer basket and allow me to pull all the waste out in one stroke, saving me the trouble of having to vigorously scrub the strainer basket to remove it. The filters are great for most juices, but cannot be used with juices that are very thick. For example, peach juice is so thick that it is practically pulp. It cannot pass through the filter. Neither can banana. You must forgo the filter for juices with a heavy consistency.
The Waring Juice Extractor isn't quiet, especially when it is juicing. It could wake the proverbial dead when it becomes unbalanced. But it extracts maximum juice, and it holds up very well to wear. The plunger, cover, spring clutch (a little knob), cutter blade, strainer basket, and bowl must be washed after every use. All but the strainer basket are smooth and exceptionally easy to clean. The strainer basket can get waste stuck in it. Using filters makes it equally easy to clean, but even if you don't, a vegetable brush makes pretty quick work of it. If you juice a lot, I think the Waring is worth the investment.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
BalasHapusI came to Amazon to read up on the reviews for this juicer that I scored from someone on CL. Of all the reviews "mirasreviews" review was dead on and I'm glad I read it. I had a Juiceman Jr for years and although it worked well it wasn't professional grade and WOW, what a difference. Yes it can vibrate some and yes it can get a little noisy when juicing but that power backing the motor is incredible. (My coffee grinder is louder) The pulp is super dry when I clean it out (it was never that dry with the old one). I find that soft apples, the peelings, and oranges can throw it off balance and yes, I put those in last. Crisper, juicy apples work best but sometimes you can't get those during the off season. I have yet to use the filters but I do have the Pampered Chef brush and it works like a charm...scrape out the pulp then brush off with water running. Love the stainless steel vs plastic. The trick to cleaning juicers is to do it right away and the instructional book says to rinse with cold water too, better on the hands. For those who want more information, try going to the Waring website, I went there first before buying the one I got. I love juicing and what's awesome is you can use the pulp in breads, soups, sneaking in those veggies in marinara sauce, etc. I definitely think this juicer is worth the investment.
BalasHapus6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
BalasHapusThis is a super nice, extremely well-built machine. I would highly recommend it.I have juiced carrots and apples so far. I see in the other reviews that some people had trouble with vibration - but I have not had any trouble at all. I put the carrots in with a hard, uneven motion like the book says, and it seems to work just fine for me.You do get a slightly higher yield from this machine that from other juicers. But it is not a big difference - just very slight.Everything about this machine says well built. It is sturdy and seems like it will last a long time.I guess my only complaint would be that you have to buy the citrus attachment at an additional cost - and it is a sizable cost. Most other juicers can handle citrus without any extra purchases.
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BalasHapusI got this juicer as a gift yesterday. I used to have a Hamilton Beach cheap juicer that was pretty terrible:
BalasHapusit was miserable to clean, and when I put the plastic in the dishwasher it warped, which meant that from then on the juicer would shower my kitchen with carrot bits since the plastic thingy that holds the waste couldn't fit right again.
This juicer is a whole 'nother thing: the motor is amazingly powerful, the machine in general is solid and well-made, meaning it doesn't leak, and seems pretty easy to clean.
I'm not sure why some people don't seem to like it. True, it vibrates a hell of a lot, especially if the spinning centrifugal-rotor gets off-center, something like a washer or dryer would.
But the flipside of this design is that the extracted fruit or vegetable bits that keep getting spun around means more juice is extracted (as opposed to other juicers that throw the waste into a separate compartment right away). The only negative thing I see is that citrus requires another attachment, but most juicers seem to be either citrus or vegetable, with attachments sold separately.
I recommend this juicer. Very solid and well-made.
I have used many juicers in the past, and this one is by far the highest of quality. First of all, since this juicer does not have a pulp ejection system, the pulp actually spins in the juicer yielding about 30% more juice for your drinking pleasure. The filters make cleanup really simple. My favorite point about the juicer is the quality construction. They use stainless steel for most of the upper housing. Filters are available locally. It's a great way to start your day, and hopefully for years to come. Happy juicing!
BalasHapus5.0 out of 5 stars
BalasHapusI'm very happy with the Waring juicer. One reviewer had problems with seeds so I'm careful to remove the seeds from everything that I juice. Other than that, the product works great and is easy to clean. About a dozen optional paper filters are included with the product and they do a great job and are pretty cheap (less than $10 for 200. 5 cents per filter. They are available by mail order and are probably available in large cities). Once you plug the unit in and turn this baby in, the motor quickly revs up to a hum and you simply put the fruit/vegetable in the hole and push down with the plunger. If you've never juiced before, buy more fruit/vegetable than you would think that you'd need. Engine takes a while to slow to a stop is my biggest gripe, but I just use the time to let the unit squeeze every last drop out.I've joined the juicer owner cult!
BalasHapusExcellent commercial quality juicer !, May 18, 2000
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