Breville BJE530 - User Manual

The Breville Juice Fountain® Cold Plus (model BJE530) is a centrifugal juicer designed for household use, offering efficient juice extraction with a focus on safety and ease of maintenance.

Function Description:

The primary function of the Breville Juice Fountain® Cold Plus is to extract juice from various fruits and vegetables. It operates by rapidly spinning a stainless steel filter basket with small cutting blades, which pulverize produce and separate the juice from the pulp. The juicer features a wide feed chute, allowing many fruits and vegetables to be juiced whole, reducing preparation time. It includes a 2-speed control dial ("Low" for soft fruits and vegetables and "High" for hard produce) to optimize juice yield and minimize noise. The appliance is equipped with a safety locking arm that ensures the juicer cover is securely clamped before operation, and an internal self-resetting overload protection device to prevent motor damage from excessive loads or overheating. A unique "Cold Spin Technology" is implied by the product name, suggesting a design that minimizes heat transfer during juicing to preserve nutrients.

Important Technical Specifications:

While specific power ratings (e.g., wattage) are not explicitly stated in the provided manual pages, the juicer is designed for a 240V power outlet. It features a 2-speed control dial (Low and High) for different produce types. The included juice jug has a 2-liter capacity and comes with a sealing lid and a built-in froth separator. The pulp container is designed to collect the separated pulp. The filter basket is made of stainless steel and contains sharp cutting blades.

Usage Features:

Easy Assembly: The manual provides clear, step-by-step instructions for assembling the juicer, including placing the filter bowl surround, stainless steel filter basket, juicer cover, and engaging the safety locking arm.
Wide Feed Chute: Most fruits and vegetables, such as apples, carrots, and cucumbers, can be juiced whole without needing to be cut or trimmed, thanks to the large feed chute.
2-Speed Control: The "Low" speed setting is recommended for soft fruits and vegetables, offering quieter operation, while the "High" speed is for hard fruits and vegetables to maximize yield. A "Speed Selector Guide" table is provided to match specific food types with the optimal speed.
Food Pusher: A food pusher is provided to gently guide food down the feed chute, ensuring maximum juice extraction and preventing contact with the rotating blades.
Continuous Juicing: The design allows for continuous juicing by replacing a full juice jug with an empty one without disassembling the unit. The pulp container can also be emptied when full without interrupting the juicing process.
Juice Jug with Froth Separator: The 2-liter juice jug includes a sealing lid and a built-in froth separator, allowing for easy storage of fresh juice for up to 3 days in the refrigerator (at 2°C to 4°C).
Juicing Nozzle: A juicing nozzle is included, which can be placed over the spout to juice directly into a cup.
Overload Protection Indicator Light: An LED light indicates when the motor speed is inefficient or when overload protection is activated, prompting the user to adjust usage or allow the unit to cool.
Preparation Tips: The manual offers guidance on preparing fruits and vegetables, such as peeling citrus fruits and fruits with hard or inedible skins, pitting stone fruits, and washing produce. It also suggests techniques for juicing herbs and leafy greens (wrapping them into a bundle).
Pulp Utilization: The manual highlights that the remaining pulp is rich in fiber and can be used in various recipes (e.g., rissoles, casseroles, soups, desserts) or for composting.

Maintenance Features:

Easy Cleaning: Most parts (filter bowl surround, filter basket, juicer cover, pulp container, juice jug, and lid) are dishwasher safe (top shelf recommended) and can also be hand-washed in warm, soapy water.
Filter Basket Cleaning: The stainless steel filter basket, with its fine mesh pores and sharp blades, requires thorough cleaning immediately after use to prevent pulp from drying and clogging the mesh. A cleaning brush is supplied for this purpose. Soaking in hot soapy water or a solution of hot water with 10% lemon juice is recommended for stubborn pulp or blocked pores.
Motor Base Cleaning: The motor base should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth and dried thoroughly; it should never be immersed in liquids.
Stain Prevention: To prevent discoloration of plastic parts from strongly colored fruits and vegetables, immediate washing after use is recommended. For existing discoloration, soaking in water with 10% lemon juice or using a non-abrasive cleaner is suggested.
Regular Inspection: The manual advises regular inspection of the appliance, especially the power cord and plug, and to return the unit to an authorized service center if any damage is noticed.
Safety Precautions for Cleaning: Users are cautioned to handle the filter basket carefully due to its sharp blades and to avoid using abrasive scouring pads or harsh chemicals.