How to Use a Breville Juicer
To use a Breville juicer, assemble and lock the parts in place, choose a speed for the produce, and feed it through the chute with the pusher. Switch it off and unplug it before cleaning.
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To use a Breville juicer, assemble the parts in the order shown in its manual, lock the safety arm, choose a speed, and feed washed produce through the chute with the pusher. Turn the machine off and unplug it before removing parts to clean.
The exact assembly and controls can vary by model, so keep the manual for your machine nearby. The steps below use the Breville Juice Fountain Plus as a reference where its features are known.
How do you assemble a Breville juicer?
Set the juicer on a dry, stable counter and fit its parts as the manual shows. The JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus uses a cutting disc and mesh filter basket, a cover, a pulp container, and a juice jug.
Start with the machine switched off and unplugged. Place the filter basket in its housing, set the cover in place, and attach the pulp container and juice jug as directed for your model.
Secure the safety locking arm before plugging in. Don't run the juicer if a part is loose, cracked, or out of position, and don't force a piece that doesn't fit.
A Breville juicer is a centrifugal juicer, which spins produce against a cutting disc and mesh filter. See what a centrifugal juicer does for a plain-language explanation of this juicing method.
How do you choose the right speed?
On the JE98XL, use low speed for softer fruits and leafy vegetables, and high speed for denser fruits and harder vegetables. Check your model's manual if its controls or speed guidance differ.
Wash produce and remove pits, stones, and any tough parts the manual says to discard. Cut pieces only as needed to fit the chute safely.
The JE98XL's 3-inch feed chute can take some whole fruits and vegetables without pre-cutting. That size doesn't guarantee every piece will fit, so don't force large produce into the opening.
Is the Breville juicer a masticating juicer?
No, the Juice Fountain Plus is a centrifugal juicer, not a masticating juicer. Its spinning disc and mesh basket work differently from a slow juicer that crushes produce.
If you are choosing between methods, read is the Breville juicer a masticating juicer? for a closer comparison. The answer can help you decide whether the fast, spinning style suits your routine.
How do you feed produce through the chute?
Start the juicer, then guide produce through the chute with the pusher. Keep fingers and utensils out of the opening while the machine runs.
Feed manageable pieces at a steady pace rather than packing the chute. Let the juicer process one piece before adding another, and stop the motor if produce jams or the machine sounds strained.
The JE98XL has a low setting for softer fruit and leafy vegetables, and a high setting for harder produce. Its jug includes a froth separator, which can help pour juice with less froth.
For model-specific notes on its controls and features, see our Breville Juice Fountain Plus review.
How should you handle juice and pulp?
Pour the juice from the jug and empty the pulp container when it needs room. Switch off and unplug the juicer before removing containers or adjusting parts.
The JE98XL comes with a 35.2 fl oz juice jug and a detachable 2.6 qt pulp container. Avoid filling the jug past its capacity, and place it securely under the juice spout before starting.
If you want a smaller Breville model, the Juice Fountain Compact collects pulp within the unit's footprint. Read our Breville Juice Fountain Compact review to see how its compact design may fit your counter and storage space.
How do you clean a Breville juicer?
Unplug the machine before taking it apart, and clean removable parts soon after juicing. Follow your manual for which parts can be washed and how to handle the filter basket.
Remove the pulp container, cover, filter basket, and other removable parts in the order your manual shows. Rinse off pulp, then use the supplied brush to clean the mesh basket without pressing hard against it.
Keep water away from the motor base, plug, and cord. Let cleaned parts dry before putting the machine away, and check that the filter basket and cutting disc are free of trapped produce.
The JE98XL's power cord wraps around feet under the base, and its pulp container detaches for storage. For another model with a built-in jug feature, see our Breville Juice Fountain Cold review.
What if you want a different centrifugal juicer?
The Hamilton Beach model is another centrifugal option, with a 3-inch feed chute and a cleaning brush. Its removable pulp bin, juice bowl, lid, and pusher are dishwasher safe, according to the care details for this model.
Check its manual for assembly, operation, and care before using it. It has one speed, so the Breville JE98XL offers a low and high setting if you want to adjust speed for softer or harder produce.
A food processor handles chopping and mixing rather than extracting juice. If you are comparing countertop tools, our food processor machine guide explains what a food processor is designed to do.
A dehydrator serves a different purpose by removing moisture from food. Learn about that option in our food dehydrator machine guide.
What should you remember when using a Breville juicer?
For a Breville juicer machine, assemble it according to the manual, match the speed to the produce, use the pusher, and unplug it before cleaning. Stop if parts shift, produce jams, or the motor behaves unusually.
Choose the Juice Fountain Plus if you want two speeds and a 3-inch chute. Consider the Compact if counter space matters, and compare the Cold model's features in its review before deciding which Breville suits your kitchen.
Frequently asked questions
Which speed should I use on a Breville juicer?
Use the low speed for softer fruits and leafy vegetables, and the high speed for denser fruits and harder vegetables on the JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus. Other Breville models may use different controls, so check the manual for your exact machine before juicing.
Do you need to peel fruit before using a Breville juicer?
It depends on the fruit and its peel. Remove pits, stones, and any parts the manual says not to juice, and wash produce first.
The JE98XL has a 3-inch feed chute, but that doesn't mean every whole fruit fits or that every peel suits juicing.
How do you clean a Breville juicer after use?
Switch off and unplug the juicer, then take apart the removable pieces according to its manual. Rinse them promptly, use the supplied cleaning brush on the filter basket, and dry the parts before storage.
Keep the motor base and cord away from water.
Is a Breville juicer a centrifugal juicer?
The JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus and Juice Fountain Compact are centrifugal juicers. They use a spinning cutting disc and mesh filter to separate juice from pulp.
This differs from a masticating juicer, which crushes produce more slowly.
