Breville Stainless Fountain Juicer JE98XL Introduction

The Breville Stainless Fountain Juicer JE98XL is a powerful and efficient juicing machine designed to extract maximum nutrients from fruits and vegetables. Featuring a sleek stainless steel design, it operates with an 850-watt dual-speed motor to handle both soft and hard produce with ease. The juicer includes a large feed chute, reducing prep time by accommodating whole fruits and vegetables. Its advanced extraction system ensures optimal juice yield and minimal waste. Ideal for health enthusiasts, the JE98XL combines performance and convenience, making fresh and nutritious juicing a simple and enjoyable process.

Detailed Specifications

The Breville Stainless Fountain Juicer JE98XL has the following key features:

• 850-watt motor
• 3-inch extra-wide feed chute
• Stainless steel micromesh filter
• Direct central feed system
• Dual-speed control
• Safety locking arm
• Overload protection
• cord storage
• Dishwasher safe parts
• Extra-large pulp container

Components

• A. Food pusher 
  For pushing whole fruit and vegetables down the feed chute. (not dishwasher safe)
• B. Unique Direct Central 
  Feed System Ensures maximum juice extraction.
• C. Wide 3-inch feed chute Fits whole fruit and vegetables.
• D. Large capacity pulp container (dishwasher safe top shelf)
• E. Nutri Disc Stainless steel titanium reinforced micro mesh filter basket designed for optimum juice and nutrient extraction (dishwasher safe top shelf)
• F. Heavy duty 850-watt motor
• G. Cord storage Cord wraps around feet and clips into position under base.
• H. Interlocking safety arm Stops juicer operating without cover locked into place.
• I. Juicer cover (not dishwasher safe)
• J. Filter bowl surround
• K. 1-liter juice jug and lid With built-in froth separator. (dishwasher safe top shelf)
• L. 2-speed electronic control ON/OFF switch

Accessories (Not Shown)
Nylon bristle cleaning brush
Included for easy cleaning of micro mesh filter basket.

NOTE
All dishwasher safe parts are TOP SHELF ONLY.

Description

The Breville Stainless Fountain Juicer JE98XL is a centrifugal juicer that is designed to extract juice from fruits and vegetables quickly and efficiently. It features a large 3-inch feed chute that can handle whole fruits and vegetables, reducing the need for prep work. The juicer's 850-watt motor is powerful enough to extract juice from even the toughest produce, and its dual-speed control allows you to juice both hard and soft fruits and vegetables. The stainless steel micromesh filter ensures that you get a high juice yield, and the direct central feed system helps to minimize foam and froth. The juicer also features a safety locking arm and overload protection for added safety.

Assembly

Before using your Juice Fountain™ Plus for the first time, remove and safely discard any packaging materials and promotional stickers and labels.
Ensure the appliance is turned OFF and the power cord is unplugged.
Wash the filter bowl surround, filter basket, juicer cover, food pusher, pulp container, and juice jug and lid in warm, soapy water with a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The motor base can be wiped with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

1. Place motor base on a flat, dry surface such as a countertop. Ensure that the motor base is turned OFF and unplug the power cord.

   

2. Place filter bowl surround on top of the motor base.

   

3. Align the arrows at the base of the stainless steel filter basket with the arrows on the motor drive coupling and push down until it clicks into place. Ensure the stainless steel filter basket is fitted securely inside the filter bowl surround and onto the motor base.

   

4. Place the juicer cover over the filter bowl surround, positioning the feed chute over the stainless steel filter basket and lower into position.

   

5. Raise the safety locking arm up and locate it into the two grooves on either side of the juice cover. 

   

   • The safety locking arm should now be in a vertical position and locked into place on top of the juice cover.

     

6. Slide the food pusher down the food chute by aligning the groove in the food pusher with the small protrusion on the inside of the top of the feed tube. 

   

7. Continue to slide the food pusher down on the feed chute.

   

8. Place the pulp container into position by tilting the motor base slightly to the right. Insert the pulp container under the juicer cover on the left-hand side ensuring it is supported by the juicer cover and motor base.

   

   
   NOTE: To minimize cleaning, line the pulp container with a produce bag to collect the pulp. Pulp can be used in other dishes, as compost for the garden, or discarded.

9. Place the juicer jug under the juice spout on the right-hand side of the Juice Fountain™ Plus. The juice jug lid can be used to avoid any splatter.

Functions

1. Wash your selection of fruit and vegetables to be juiced.
   NOTE: Most fruit and vegetables such as apples, carrots, and cucumbers will not need to be cut or trimmed to size as these will fit whole into the feed chute. Ensure vegetables such as beets, carrots, etc. have all soil removed, are well washed, and trimmed of leaves before using.
2. Ensure the Juice Fountain™ Plus is correctly assembled. Refer to Assembling your Breville Juice Fountain™ Plus. Ensure the juicer jug is placed under the juice spout and the pulp container is in position before commencing juicing.
3. Plug the power cord into a 110/120V power outlet. Adjust the speed to the desired setting. Flip the two-speed switch either up for low speed or down for high speed depending on the type of fruit or vegetable being juiced. Use the speed selector as a guide for juicing different fruits and vegetables.
   SPEED SELECTOR TABLE
   • Apples: High
   • Apricots (stone removed): Low
   • Beets (trimmed): High
   • Blueberries: Low
   • Broccoli: Low
   • Brussels sprouts (trimmed): High
   • Cabbage: Low
   • Carrots: High
   • Cauliflower: Low
   • Celery: High
   • Cucumber (peeled): Low
   • Cucumber, soft skinned: High
   • Fennel: High
   • Grapes (seedless): Low
   • Kiwi Fruit (peeled): Low
   • Mangoes (peeled, stone removed): Low
   • Melons (peeled): Low
   • Nectarines (stone removed): Low
   • Oranges (peeled): High or low
   • Peaches (stone removed): Low
   • Pears (stalks removed): High for hard or Low for soft
   • Pineapple (peeled): High
   • Plums (stone removed): Low
   • Raspberries: Low
   • Tomatoes: Low
   • Watermelon (peeled): Low

4. With the motor running, place food into the feed chute and use the food pusher to gently guide food down. To extract the maximum amount of juice, always push the food pusher down slowly.

   

5. As fruit and vegetables are processed, juice will flow into the juice jug and the separated pulp will accumulate in the pulp container.

NOTE

• The pulp container can be emptied during juicing by turning the Juice Fountain™ Plus OFF at the control panel and then carefully removing the pulp container. Replace the empty pulp container before continuing to juice.
• Do not allow the pulp container to overfill as this may affect the operation of the appliance.
• To minimize cleaning, line the pulp container with a produce bag to collect the pulp. Pulp can then be used for other dishes, as compost for gardens, or discarded.
• To include the froth with your juice, simply remove the lid of the juice jug when pouring juice into the glass.

WARNING
Never use fingers to push food down the feed chute or to clear the feed chute. Always use the food pusher provided.

Disassembly

1. Ensure the Juice Fountain™ Plus is turned off by pushing the speed switch up or down to the OFF position. Then unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the pulp container by tilting the motor base slightly to the right and unlatch it from under the juicer cover.

   

3. Place both hands on either side of the safety locking arm and pull back and lift over the grooves on either side of the juicing cover. Lower the safety locking arm down out of position.

   

4. Lift the juicer cover off the Juice Fountain Plus.

   

5. To remove the filter bowl surround with the stainless steel filter basket still in place, hold the base of the juicer and turn the filter bowl surround by the juice spout.

   

6. Lift off the filter bowl surround with the stainless steel filter basket still in place.

   

7. To remove the stainless steel filter basket from the filter bowl surround, insert fingers under the grooves and lift the filter basket up. For easy cleaning, it is recommended to remove the filter basket over the sink.

   

WARNING
The stainless steel filter basket contains small sharp blades to cut and process fruit and vegetables. Avoid touching the blades when handling the filter basket.

Setup Guide

Setting up the Breville Stainless Fountain Juicer JE98XL is easy. First, make sure that the juicer is unplugged and the pulp container is empty. Then, follow these steps:

1. Remove the safety locking arm from the juicer base.
2. Insert the filter bowl into the base, lining up the tabs with the slots on the base.
3. Place the stainless steel micromesh filter into the filter bowl.
4. Replace the safety locking arm, making sure it clicks into place.
5. Plug in the juicer.
6. Attach the juice jug to the juice spout using the included adapter.
7. Place the pulp container under the pulp spout.
8. Turn on the juicer and begin juicing.

Care & Cleaning

1. Ensure the Juice Fountain™ Plus is turned off by flipping the ON/OFF switch to OFF, then unplug the power cord.
2. Ensure the Juice Fountain™ Plus is correctly disassembled. Refer to disassembling your Breville Juice Fountain™ Plus.

FOR EASY CLEANING

• Clean as you go and avoid dried-on juice or pulp residue.
• Immediately after each use, rinse removable parts in hot water to remove wet pulp. Allow parts to air dry.

NOTE
To minimize cleaning, line the pulp container with a produce bag to collect the pulp. Pulp can then be used for other dishes, as compost for the garden, or discarded.

CLEANING THE MOTOR BASE

• Wipe the motor base with a soft, damp cloth then dry thoroughly.
• Wipe any excess food particles from the power cord.

NOTE
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners when cleaning the parts or motor base as they may scratch the surface.

CLEANING THE FILTER BOWL SURROUND, JUICER COVER, FOOD PUSHER, PULP CONTAINER

Wash all parts in warm soapy water with a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NOTE
The filter bowl surround, juicing jug and lid, and pulp container are dishwasher safe (top shelf only).
The juice cover and food pusher are not dishwasher safe.

CLEANING THE FILTER BASKET

• For consistent juicing results always ensure that the stainless steel filter basket is thoroughly cleaned using the supplied cleaning brush.
• Soak the stainless steel filter basket in hot soapy water for approximately 10 minutes immediately after juicing is completed. If pulp is left to dry on the filter it may clog the fine pores of the filter mesh thereby lessening the effectiveness of the juicer.

• Using the cleaning brush, hold the filter basket under running water and brush from the inside of the basket to the outer rim. Avoid touching the small sharp blades in the center of the filter basket. After cleaning the filter basket, hold it up towards a light to ensure the fine mesh holes are not blocked. If the holes are blocked, soak the filter basket in hot water with 10% lemon juice to loosen the blocked holes. Alternatively, wash the filter basket in the dishwasher.

  

• Do not soak the stainless steel filter basket in bleach or other abrasive cleansers.
• Always treat the filter basket with care as it can be easily damaged.

NOTE The stainless steel filter basket is dishwasher safe (top shelf only).

CLEANING THE JUICE JUG

• Rinse the juice jug and lid with froth attachment under running water.
• Wash both parts in warm soapy water with a soft cloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NOTE The juice jug and lid are dishwasher safe (top shelf only).

REMOVING STUBBORN OR STRONG FOOD STAINS AND ODORS

Discoloration of the plastic may occur with brightly colored fruit and vegetables. To help prevent this, wash parts immediately after use. If discoloration does occur, the plastic parts can be soaked in water with 10% lemon juice or they can be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner.

WARNING Do not immerse the motor base in water or any other liquid. The center of the filter basket and feed chute contain small sharp blades to process fruit and vegetables during the juicing function. Do not touch blades when handling the filter basket or feed chute.

Tips on Juicing

THE INSIDE INFORMATION ON JUICING

Although juice drinks are usually developed with flavor, texture, and aroma at the forefront, the health benefits certainly add to the pleasurable taste experience. Up to 70% of the nutrient content of fruit and vegetables is found in the juice. Liquids extracted from fresh fruit and vegetables form an important part of a well-balanced diet. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are an easy-to-make source of vitamins and minerals.

Juices are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream therefore being the quickest way in which the body can digest nutrients. When you make your own juices, you have complete control over what you include in them. You select the ingredients and decide if you need to use sugar, salt, or other flavoring agents.

PURCHASING AND STORAGE OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

• Always wash fruit and vegetables before juicing.
• Always use fresh fruit and vegetables for juicing.
• To save money and obtain fresher produce, purchase fruit or vegetables that are in season. Refer to the Fruit and Vegetable Facts chart.
• Keep your fruit and vegetables ready for juicing by washing and drying them before storing.
• Most fruits and hardier type vegetables can be stored at room temperature. The more delicate and perishable items such as berries, leafy greens, celery, cucumbers, and herbs should be stored in the refrigerator until required.

PREPARATION OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

• If using fruits with hard or inedible skins such as mangoes, citrus, melons, or pineapple, always peel before juicing.
• Some vegetables, such as cucumbers, can be processed unpeeled depending on the softness of the skin and the juicing requirements.
• All fruits with large pits, hard seeds, or stones such as nectarines, peaches, mangoes, apricots, plums, and cherries must be pitted before juicing.
• Ensure vegetables such as beets, carrots, etc. have all soil removed, are well washed, and trimmed of leaves before juicing.
• Ensure fruits such as strawberries are hulled before juicing and pears have their stalks removed.
• Citrus fruit can be juiced in the Juice Fountain™ Plus, but remove the skin and excess pith before juicing.
• A small amount of lemon juice can be added to apple juice to reduce discoloration.

NOTE 
Your Juice Fountain Plus makes invigorating, frothy orange juice. Simply peel the oranges and remove any excess pith before juicing. It is best to refrigerate oranges before juicing.

THE RIGHT TECHNIQUE

• When juicing a variety of ingredients with varying textures, start with the softer texture ingredients on LOW speed and then gradually change to HIGH speed for the harder textured ingredients.
• If you are juicing herbs, sprouts, or other leafy green vegetables, either wrap them together to form a bundle or juice them in the middle of a combination of ingredients on LOW speed to obtain the best extraction.

NOTE 
If juicing herbs or leafy green vegetables on their own, the juice yield will be low due to the nature of centrifugal juicing. It is advised to juice them with a combination of other fruit and vegetables.

• All fruit and vegetables produce different amounts of liquids. This varies within the same group, i.e., one batch of tomatoes can produce more juice than another batch. Since juice recipes are not exact, the precise quantities of any juice are not crucial to the success of a particular mixture.
• To extract the maximum amount of juice, always push the food pusher down slowly.

GETTING THE RIGHT BLEND

It is easy to create great-tasting juice. If you have been making your own vegetable or fruit juices, then you know how simple it is to invent new combinations. Taste, color, texture, and ingredient preferences are a personal choice. Think of some flavors and foods—would they work well together or would they clash? Some bold flavors could overpower the more subtle flavors of others. It is, however, a good rule of thumb to combine starchy, pulpy ingredients with those high in moisture.

USING THE PULP

The remaining pulp left after juicing fruit and vegetables is mostly fiber and cellulose which, like the nutrients in juice, are necessary for the daily diet and can be used in many ways. However, like the juice, pulp should be used that day to avoid the loss of vitamins. There are a number of recipes contained in this book for the use of pulp. Apart from these, pulp can be used to add bulk to rissole mixtures, thicken casseroles, or soups. Apart from consumption use, pulp is great to create compost for the garden.

NOTE 
When using the pulp, there may be some pieces of fruit or vegetables remaining. These should be removed before using the pulp in any recipes.

Fruit & Vegetable Facts

BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

At Breville, we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAREFULLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING

• To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse the appliance, motor base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning or attempting to move the appliance.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug, and actual appliance for any damage. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Breville consumer support for assistance.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Breville may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or countertop.
• Do not let the power cord touch hot surfaces, including stoves, or become knotted.
• Always make sure the juicer cover is clamped securely in place (with safety locking arm) before the motor is turned on. Do not unfasten the clamps (safety locking arm) while the juicer is in operation.
• Always ensure the juicer is turned off after each use. Make sure the filter basket has stopped rotating and the motor has completely stopped before disassembling.
• Do not push food into the feed chute with your fingers or other utensils. Always use the food pusher provided. Do not place hand or fingers into the food chute when it is attached to the appliance. If food becomes lodged in feed chute, use food pusher provided or another piece of fruit or vegetable to push it down. Turn motor off and ensure that all moving parts have stopped before disassembling juicer to remove the remaining food.
• Do not use appliance if the rotating sieve (filter basket) is damaged.
• Do not use the appliance without the pulp container attached to juicer and juicer cover. Please see assembly instructions for proper placement.
• Do not modify the plug in any way. If the unit has a 2-pin plug it is a polarized plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS

• Remove and safely discard any packaging material or promotional labels before using the juicer for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard for young children, remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance.
• Do not touch the small cutting blades/teeth in the base of the juicing disc.
• Do not touch the sharp blade in the feed tube.
• Always make sure the juicer is properly and completely assembled before connecting to power outlet and operating.
• Ensure that the surface where the appliance operates is stable, level, clean, and dry.
• Vibration can occur during normal operation.
• Any significant spillage onto the surface under or around the appliance, or onto the appliance itself, should be cleaned and dried before continuing to use the appliance.
• When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for circulation.
• Do not operate juicer for more than a minute at a time when juicing at a rapid rate or with firm pressure. Allow the motor to rest for 1 (one) minute between each use.
• This juicer is only designed to juice fruits and vegetables. Please refer to the juicing guide to determine the correct speed for the fruits and vegetables selected for juicing. Do not use any frozen fruits or vegetables.
• Hard fruits and vegetables will put excess strain onto the motor if a low speed is selected.
• Remove rind from all citrus fruit before juicing.
• Do not juice stone fruit unless pits or seed stone have been removed.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Keep hands, fingers, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from the appliance during operation.
• Keep the appliance clean. Refer to care and cleaning section.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed by an authorized Breville Service Center. Do not attempt to repair or service juicer. Contact Breville Consumer Support for assistance.
• If any of the contained instructions or warnings are not understood, please contact Breville Consumer Support for assistance.

WARNING

Extra wide feed chute. Do not place hands or foreign objects down feed chute. Always use the food pusher provided.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

Your Breville appliance is fitted with a short power supply cord to reduce personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping, or becoming entangled with a longer cord. If an extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
3. The extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: (Applicable to California residents only)

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

BREVILLE ASSIST PLUG

Your Breville appliance comes with a unique Assist Plug, conveniently designed with a finger hole to ease removal from the power outlet.

Troubleshooting

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Powerful 850-watt motor
• Large 3-inch feed chute
• Dual-speed control
• Stainless steel micromesh filter
• Extra-large pulp container

Cons

• Can be loud when in use
• Not suitable for juicing leafy greens
• May produce foamy juice with some produce
• Higher price point compared to some other juicers

Breville Stainless Fountain Juicer JE98XL Customer Reviews

Customers generally have positive things to say about the Breville Stainless Fountain Juicer JE98XL. They like the juicer's powerful motor and large feed chute, which makes juicing quick and easy. They also appreciate the extra-large pulp container, which eliminates the need to empty it frequently. The juicer's stainless steel construction is also a hit with customers, who say it looks sleek and modern on their kitchen counter. However, some customers have complained about the juicer's high price point and the fact that it can be loud when in use. Others have noted that the juicer is not suitable for juicing leafy greens and that it may produce foamy juice with some produce.