One thing any owner can expect from a Breville juicer is power, and the Juice Fountain Plus is no exception. The juicer measures 18.2 x 13.2 x 10.2 inches (height x width x diameter), weighs 14.1 lbs, and is powered by an 850W, 14,000-rpm motor. Electronic control maintains one of the juicer's two speeds under varying produce loads to maximize juice extraction.
The Breville can produce 8 ounces of juice in less than 5 seconds, and the stainless steel micromesh filter keeps all pulp and seeds out of the juice. The juicer's extra-large feed chute accommodates whole fruit and vegetables to reduce time spent cutting and dicing drastically. Even soft fruits get a fair shake, as it also functions as a low enough speed to extract juices thoroughly.
Other than the motor, the juicer is completely dishwasher-safe. The 1 L juice pitcher that accompanies it delivers a smooth drink thanks to the froth separator, and a 2.5 L removable pulp container makes pulp disposal a snap.
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Breville JE95XL Two-Speed Juice Fountain Plus List Price: $199.99  |
Juices Hard and Soft Fruit Efficiently, Clever Design
People who used the Juice Fountain Plus were happy with the high and low speeds offered. One review writer, who preferred juicing soft fruit more than hard, was especially pleased with the lower speed option.
Users liked how the juicer was stable, not moving around when in use, thanks to the motor speeding up gradually rather than starting at full speed when switched on. The electrical plug was praised for its design, which made it easy to access even on a crowded counter top. The Breville also had a small footprint despite it height, which made it convenient for daily use.
Review writers also liked the improved lid on the pitcher. They found it convenient to keep the lid on while juicing so that no juice was wasted. One safety feature many users appreciated was how the motor wouldn't run if the relevant parts weren't locked together.
Produces Smooth Juice With Dry Pulp
The juice produced won much praise. Many a review felt that it was much smoother thanks to the micromesh filter. One owner thought that the foam separator was unnecessary, as the foam produced wasn't overwhelm. Users also liked the time saved by the wide feed chute. Juicing efficiency was also good, as the leftover pulp was dry enough to be used for cooking or composting without adding extra moisture.
Cleaning the juicer also posed no problem as the mesh basket came out with no trouble at all. It also didn't have a rim that would've allowed dirt to accumulate, and took 2 minutes to clean, at most. Owners also appreciated how the containers were mostly curved instead of angular, which made it easy to clean out residual juice or pulp.
Softer Fruits Can Prove Challenging, Not Stain-Proof
Although the juicer has a lower speed setting at which softer produce can be juiced, one user found that it did not perform quite to expectations when tomatoes were involved. However, passing the pulp back through the juicer did yield more juice. In addition, despite Breville's best effort to alleviate stain-potential, the dark-colored plastic cover was easily stained.
