The Breville motorized citrus press is a powerful appliance that runs on an industrial strength motor, which operates with unbelievable quietness. The brushed stainless steel housing lends any kitchen a professional air, and the press delivers freshly squeezed juice almost instantly thanks to its pressure-activated soft-grip handle. Leaving the press on is something you don't have to worry about as its revolutionary active-arm system has sensors that monitor the handle position to ensure the spinning cones are only activated when in contact with fruit.
The die cast stainless steel juicing cone features a unique Quadra-Fin technology with multi-tiered fins that allows it to juice citrus fruits of all sizes efficiently and quickly. Two stainless steel filters allow you to adjust the amount of pulp in the juice as well.
It's not just juicing technology that makes the Breville a winner. The press, which measures 14 x 17 x 10 inches (width x height x diameter), has a stainless steel spout that flips up to prevent drips. Weighing 20 lbs, it may be easier to clean the Breville in the dishwasher, although it can also be cleaned by hand.
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Breville 800CPXL Die-Cast Stainless-Steel Motorized Citrus Press List Price: $239.99 Sale Price: $174.99 Used From: $156.49 Average Rating:   |
Solid Construction Makes For Easy Cleaning
Despite the price, more than one review felt that money spent on the Breville was well spent. The press was highly praised for its construction, which used stainless steel where it was most important, such as for the juicing cone. An added benefit of stainless steel was that it made the press very easy to clean. Users reported that the press never stained even after frequent use.
Not only was the stainless steel easy to clean, the design of the press itself meant that the entire upper half of the press was easy to remove from the handle and wash after use, making cleanup convenient, and not a chore. Juice enthusiasts concerned with cleanliness especially appreciated the secure anti-drip spout, which made cleanup even easier.
Easy, Powerful Operation Produces Pulp-Free Juice
Users found operation of the Breville press to be incredibly easy. Its large handle made it convenient to use, as it did not require great strength to activate. Many a review writer liked the "limitless" torque of the 110W motor immensely, and juicing was as easy, quiet and efficient an operation as the manufacturer promised. One user reported only having to use a moderate amount of pressure to extract all the juice from an orange.
Another feature of the press that users liked was how well the strainers lived up to the producer's promises. The fine strainer ensured that virtually no pulp found its way into the juice, while the "coarse" strainer actually let only a modest amount of pulp though, which was a boon for those who enjoy pulp-free juice.
Strainers May Be Too Shallow
Frequent juicers found that periodic emptying of the strainers was advisable if they wanted to do a lot of juicing, as the pulp strainers are rather shallow. However, the same users also noted that pulp only accumulated to "blockage" levels after at least four glasses of juice were obtained, which wouldn't pose a problem for more moderate users. However, the pulp produced still contained a distinct amount of juice, so they felt that juice extraction could be improved.
