Optimum 600 Questions & Answers (page 4 of 4)

I have not used the Kuvings perhaps someone else can help?

Same ..but do know the optimum rated rated best in uk..i love my optimum but do find the pulp a lil more wetter than my avancer, but seem to get more juice and no bits in this one..you can also make fruit icecreams and nut butters in the optimum with the different strainers

I can't say I had that problem with kale or celery. I did find it made a louder noise with apples and carrots. So even though it can take them whole, to protect my juicer, I cut the apples in half, and split the carrots length ways. They go through much easier, and I would assume puts a lot less stress on the motor.
The most important thing is to not put through all of one vegetable, and then all of another etc.
I prepare all of my produce, and put it on a big tray, and then every time I feed something in, I choose a different item next. It makes a big difference.
Hope this helps.

Hi, It shouldn't be screeching, that's not right. Shouldn't have to cut apples or carrots either. Are you letting them just drop in and crush, you don't need to push them down.
If it continues email support, they are really helpful. Good luck.

Hi . I haven't noticed a lot of foam, compared to my other juicer I used to have. Some foam would happen coz it's just air getting into the liquid. I find this settles if I let the juice settle for a few minutes. I get barely any foam with juicing veggies. In regards to the pulp...well, my old juicer took everything away from the veg or fruit, and just left liquid. This kind of juicer, in my opinion, essentially squashes the fruit or veg. So whilst some people wouldn't define it as pulp, some would. It's like tiny tiny bits of the fruit or veg. For example, when I juice carrots, if I let the liquid settle, maybe around a quarter of the volume would be this pulp. However, I usually use a straw and keep mixing this around. From what you describe, I don't think your juicer is faulty. I think it's the mechanism of how it juices, and a matter of getting used to the juice it produces. Hope this information helps.

Hi Rose, I don't think your juicer is faulty. Foam is quite normal, and doesn't affect the juice. If you are getting a lot of pulp, it should be fine, and can be strained away if you prefer a pure liquid drink. I find I get quite a lot of pulp from beetroot, and if I juice pineapple, I get a lot of pulp and foam. The only way you will get NO pulp is to use a hydraulic press juicer, which is very expensive and slow. I usually just pour my juices through a large strainer, and use a spoon to squeeze all extra juice from the pulp and then add the left over to my compost heap. Hope this helps, but keep up the juicing as the benefits are amazing.

Thank you both - I'm relieved to hear that it's normal with this kind of juicer. Will keep on happily juicing, with no worries now :)