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Makes being healthy a bit easier...
My husband and I decided on a whim to place this product on our wedding gift registry and lo and behold, we received it. Oddly enough, we didn't even TRY to use it for almost 6 months... then we caught the informercial on TV again and decided to give it a try.
Wow.
its been four months now and we use it frequently. Almost everyday in fact. Its got few down falls (the bulkiness, the occasional semi-dry pulp, and the fact that if you don't have a dishwasher, its a pain to clean) are almost obsolete compared to the juice it produces. I'm happy to say my husband and I both have more energy and we feel great. Its perfect for a first time juicer.
[Monday, November 24, 2008]
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Very disappointed
I grew up watching (and trusting) Jack LaLanne, but after purchasing three different juicers from his cmpany, I am ready to sing his exiting song, "it's time to leave you..."
First machine we bought: I couldn't get the the bar that closes the machine to go over the top. The second machine eventually did the same thing to the point that we couldn't even open it to clean it! You would think I would stop buying his juicers, but I was so impressed with the ease of cleaning it, compared to others, that I once more, bought a third machine, and right out of the new carton, the machine did not work. When we called the manufacturer, we were told that there was a defect in the motors of that model. We're done. My advice, Jack looks like a very nice guy, but get your next juicer from a different company. I heard Champion is very good. That's going to be my next one. I love my Vitamix, but there is nothing like pure juice (without the fiber, which by the way, is easier on the digestive system).
[Tuesday, September 30, 2008]
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More trouble than what its worth
If you want juice, don't bother. This juicer does the job but the cleaning up and problems I had just isn't worth it.
First, the pulp attachment that sits in the back did not fit snugly. The attachment during operation on a smooth granite counter top detaches itself and the pulp falls in the crevice between the unit and the attachment creating a horrible mess. 5 minutes of cleanup.
Second, as the juice comes out of the spout, it spits out and splashes. Do not operate with the spout facing you wearing your good clothes!
Third, what a horrible mess to clean up. You have to clean the plunger, the pulp attachment, detach the base and clean it, then clean the sifter filter (must clean good because pulp gets stuck in the filter). It took me about 10 minutes to clean up and a half a roll of paper towel.
Fourth, the electrical cord is in a bad spot - right behind the attachment spout. So when the pulp falls out, it gets all over the cord. The cord should be moved more to the side of the unit.
Frankly, this is not what I thought it would be and too much trouble for what its worth. With the amount of vegetables I put in to make 1/2 gallon of juice I must have spent $10 bucks alone. Thats one helluva expensive 1/2 gallon of juice.
[Thursday, August 21, 2008]
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