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Jo S.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
DA-1000 Juicer
The DA-1000 is a poor cousin to the last Oscar we owned for 15 years without the problems with the attachments breaking.
Mind you the first one we bought gave my husband an electrical jolt and had to be replaced.
We have had this one for a couple of years and have been thru 3 strainers and now the drum has cracked. Not very impressed with this model. We juice everyday, love our juices and take care of our juicing machine. But this one just isn’t up to scratch with issues of the attachments breaking. Trying to procure the attachments sometimes is not easy either as there has been times that there has been no stock in Australia and we have had to wait.
Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Jo, I am really sorry to hear this. We really appreciate your comments and have contacted the manufacturer for some feed back. This is certainly not normal as they have been manufactured to the hig... Read more
hest standard for a very long time. Can you please contact us directly and we will endeavour to help you with this on going problem. Bec Vitality4Life.Hello,
I have sent an email and am waiting for a reply
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Sharon J
- 2 reviews
Disapointed in ANOTHER broken strainer - Problem Fixed !
I have had this juicer for a year now and use it everyday!! I even take it on holidays, we love our juice that much. I am however disapointed that I have now had to buy 5 strainers in the last year. The second time it broke we were told that this was because I was using it incorrectly, NO, it is poor design when something that should be strong and sturdy is not! I try everything not to break it but this is just too much! Very disapointed in this factor of the machine as otherwise it is great machine
Purchased in August 2021 for $469.00.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Sharon, can you please contact us so we can replace the strainer. And yes you are right it should not break 5 times in one year, something wrong there. Please contact us asap so we can sort this out for you. Warm Regards Bec V4L
Thank you Bec for your assistance and your quick resolve to my matter! had such great customer service I am just purchasing a dehydrator next
Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Sharon, awesome to hear so glad I could be of assistance. Warmest Regards Bec Vitality4Life.
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NessieSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 14 reviews
Efficient compact juicer
We bought this juicer about six months ago after quite a bit of research, and decided it looked to be the best value for money.
We were right! It is powerful and very effective at getting the most liquid out of just about anything.
The pulp is dry and compact, and perfect for our two worm farms and our compost bins.
It has a small footprint for something this effective, and is relatively easy to clean as long as you don't let pulp dry on the filter. May not take large chunks of veg like some others, but I think this helps it to get the most out of our produce.
Would buy again
Purchased for $490.00.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Nessie, I am so happy you are loving your Oscar! Thanks for the great feedback keep juicing :o) V4L
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Jaimi EGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 4 reviews
Great juicer!
Haven't used all the other attachments but am loving it for its cold press juicing capabilities. Been juicing every morning and making 1 litre of juice from celery, carrots, apples etc and it juices with ease.
Purchased in February 2021 at Vitality 4 Life for $490.00.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Jaimi E,
Thanks so much for your positive feed back. This is exactly what we want to hear from our customers. This is what we live for! Keep up the Juicing. Check out our natural fruit sorbets reci... Read more
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DanSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 14 reviews
Great cold press juicer but bulky.
Bought this juicer way back when all the fads for juicing was all over. As advertised, this juicer works like a charm when it comes to "cold press" juicing. It actually juices everything that we could think of in there and it dries the pulp almost dry.
It has a lot of other nozzles and another processing strainer to make stuff like peanut butter and stuff but never used it so I can't comment on how great it is.
Qualms with this juicer is that it is bulky and heavy. Too many parts to assemble and disassemble to use and clean. It's been on storage for years now and haven't used it due to this.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Dan, thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback, and we are very glad you have gotten some excellent mileage from your Oscar 1000. To get some more use out of your juicer, why don't you t... Read more
ry giving the accessories a go. I couldn't recommend the sorbet enough, and there are some excellent recipes to follow on our blog that are really simple and easy to follow. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any queries at all. Regards, Sarah | Vitality 4 LifeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
BernadetteBallina
used to be good
As per other reviews the strainer is an issue, the lifespan in our house ( 2 adults 1 juice per day) seems to be about a month. The new strainer, although it fits appears to be not compatible with the older machine, (yet this is what is offered by them)
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Bernadette. We are very sorry to hear you have had problems with your juicing strainer. Please contact us on 1800 802 924 or email [email protected] with your details so we can resolve your... Read more
issue promptly. It is important to make sure that undue force isn't being used when feeding produce into the juicer to ensure the longevity of the machine, and for harder produce, try cutting into smaller pieces prior to juicing. Please don't hesitate to contact if you have any queries as we'd love to get you back up and juicing in no time. Regards, Sarah | Vitality 4 Lifeour issue was successfully resolved with your assistance
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A Sydney PlumberSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Excellent product
My Father has stage 4 cancer,
I have been using the juicer to assist him with mineral and vitamin intake. It's so easy to clean, assemble and work. You need to understand that this is not a commercial machine. This machine has no issues to produce 1-litre per day. I am so thankful that I have purchased this machine. It will heat up but that's normal for a 1000w machine. People complain about the thin diameter of the intake tube. Guys its there to stop us from overloading the machine.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Sydney Plumber, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I am sorry to hear about your fathers health. The Oscar DA-1000 is a great tool to aid in vitamin and mineral uptake and we are happy t... Read more
o hear that it is helping. It is advised not to run your Oscar juicer continuously for more than 30 mins to avoid any overheating but a small amount of warmth can be felt on the side of the machine during normal operation. Surprisingly the Oscar is actually a 200W machine but the power seems higher as it is so powerful and long lived! Best Wishes, The Vitality 4 Life Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Juicer sits idle unable to find spare part!
The juicer works perfectly but the strainer part keep falling appart into pieces. Changed two in the past not bothering with the warranty. Now I am unable to find the part in Australia. it appears there are two types of strainer nowadays: an old version and a new one which are incompatible with each other. The only part available down here is the new one. Therefore in order for me to use the juicer again I have to purchase the whole front end of the juicer which is about $200. Or i have to rely on some relatives in UK where the old version of the strainer is still available on vitality for life website and from there shipped to Australia. It has been the crappiest experience ever buying this product. Do yourselves a favor and shop around.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Cat, I am very sorry to hear about the issues you are having. We do indeed stock the full range of all versions of the Oscar parts for the 1000 and have sent you a private message to arrange this p... Read more
art for you. We would also like to offer some troubleshooting for you to avoid any juicing issues in future. We are available Mon -Fri AEDT from 9am to 5pm and would be happy to assist you to get back juicing again. Thanks for your contact, The Vitality 4 Life Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Julie.WRedcliffe
- 9 reviews
- 7 likes
Good juicer BUT!!!
Good juicer although strainer broke after 4 years. Carrots was the culprit apparently going through to quickly, luckily they replaced it and I only had to pay $20 postage as I couldnt find my reciept. I'm thankful for that as I've heard not too good reports on warentee or service. Seems they have truely updated their policy.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Thank you for posting feedback Julie. Glad we could assist with a replacement strainer for you and that you have been enjoying cold pressed juice for the 4 years now. We can usually help with any feed... Read more
back on why the strainer damage may have occurred so please let us know if we can assist with this so that we can provide any troubleshooting for you and ensure the parts last for many years.We could view an image of the damaged part to help with this. If you would like to email this to [email protected] we would be happy to help. Thank you again, The Vitality 4 Life Oscar TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
- Verified purchase
Best Juicer Ever
So easy to use and clean up and squeezes every last drop from my wheatgrass, fruit and vege. I love my Oscar and I use it every day. It's quiet and fast and really efficient. I highly recommend this fabulous machine to anyone serious about retaining the nutrients in their juice.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi AJM, We are really pleased that you are enjoying your Oscar Neo juicer and have noticed the amazing juice created using the mortar and pestle style action. Many of our customers have found it to be... Read more
one of the best juicers for Wheatgrass as the Neo produces a really high yield ratio as well as high nutrient retention, allowing you to maximise the numerous benefits of your fresh Wheatgrass juice. Don't forget to utilise the processing function of your juicer as well - the Neo utilises the cold press function to process ingredients to make such things as pesto, your own pasta, sorbets etc. If you haven't tried this and needed any tips,advice or recipes please let us know and we would be happy to help.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Review collected in partnership with Oscar
Best purchase ever
Absolutely love this juicer. Had mine for 4-5 yrs and still using it constantly. Best purchase ever. Very quiet, very quick & easy to clean. Very good for juicing Kale & all other leafy greens. Excellent for making Pineapple juice. You will absolutely love it if you purchase it .
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Vitality L.Oscar
Thank you for your feedback Rob, we love to know that our customers are enjoying the Oscar Neo 1000 as much as we do.If you would like any advice/recipes to try the processing function as well don't ... Read more
hesitate to let us know.Thank you again for sharing your positive experience, The Vitality 4 Life TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Bec MNEWCASTLE
- 2 reviews
- 6 likes
Don't expect your warranty claim to be honoured!
I've had the Oscar Neo for less than 2 years and the auger screw has broken while the machine was in use. The company has basically accused me of using the machine the wrong way (which is wasn't, I was pureeing dates!!!) and now apparently its up to me to pay for a replacement? What is the point of a 10 year parts warranty when the company won't honour it? Very disappointed in Vitality 4 Life.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Bec, Thank you for posting feedback and sorry to hear about how you felt about the experience with us. We do look at each claim on a case by case basis so I will touch base via private message to o... Read more
btain some further details and provide any further feedback. The auger is very tough so possibly there may have been a seed within a date that you were not aware of so which has caused the damage.I would love to obtain some further details of your claim so we can assess,provide any feedback and then help further if needed, I have sent through a private message to confirm details and I look forward to hearing from you,Thank you again,The Vitality 4 Life teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Sudiah
- 9 reviews
- 19 likes
- Verified purchase
Love my Oscar Neo 1000
I've had my Oscar for over 2 years and still use it regularly, sometimes several times a day. It is quiet and easy to clean. It's also a very nice looking kitchen appliance on the bench (I have the burgundy). I make a wide variety of juices, most often (daily) green juices, occasionally use carrots maybe once a week, and all sorts of other vegetables from Beetroot to sweet potato, and I've not had an issue with the strainer.
I love how it easily handles green leaves extracting plenty of juice, as well as softer items like pineapple and apples. The juice is great quality, not too much pulp.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Thank you for your Feedback Sudiah, great to hear you love the Oscar Neo 1000 as much as we do and that you are juicing daily and that you are doing lots of green juices. There are so many benefits of... Read more
juicing daily - especially your greens ! Please let us know if we can offer any advice or recipes on using the processing function as well to make sorbets, nut butters and nit milks. Many Thanks, The Vitality 4 Life TeamI should update my review. My beloved Oscar broke several months ago and Vitality 4 Life have so far been little help getting it sorted out. Very disappointing.
Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Sudiah, apologies for this late reply we don't receive notifications that posts have been replied to. If you could please call our support team on 1800 802 924 or via [email protected] to d... Read more
iscuss this issue that would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Vitality 4 LifeSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ms_WillsSydney
Great investment!
I have had my Oscar Neo for over two years and I absolutely love it, I use it 3-4 times a week juicing a wide range of fruits and vegetables. It has a few pieces but it's easy enough to clean. The pulp filter isn't that great but I'm more than happy to do a second strain through a fine mesh strainer to achieve the consistency that I like. Overall I am extremely pleased with my purchase.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Ms_Wills, Great to hear you are enjoying your Oscar Neo and juicing regularly. As a tip, if you like a pulp free juice we recommend the pulp adjustment nozzle to be on a 4 or 5 for minimal pulp. Yo... Read more
u can also give the strainer a really good clean every 6 months or so by soaking in some warm water with a mixture of bicarbonate soda + lemon juice or vinegar. This will lift off any juice residue and ensure the strainer is kept clear so maximum juice results and minimal pulp. If you ever need any tips or receips don't hesitate to touch base on our toll free number 1800 802 924 Happy Juicing from the Vitality 4 Life TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RachByron Bay
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Best cold press Juicer
The reason why I gave a good instead of excellent which it does deserve is because of the small tube to feed the fruit/veges down which sometimes clogs so as long as you prep the fruit/veges you are good to go.. Less pulp, more attachments which equals value for money such an amazing juicer
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Vitality L.Oscar
Glad to hear you love the juicer Rach and thank you for the feedback in relation to the chute. If you ever need any support or juicing recipes and tips don't hesitate to contact us via 1800 802 924 or... Read more
via our website which his www.vitality4life.com.au Happy Juicing from the Vitality 4 Life TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
The most intelligent purchase I have made in a while
I had purchased the vitamix & Hurom juicer a couple of years ago but had them stolen last year, I was unable to afford to repurchase these, but wanted another good quality appliance so went onto the website and viewed the Oscar Neo 1000 and it did everything I was looking for. After waiting patiently for it to arrive. I opened it and used it straight away, being from the same company as the others I had the quality is of the highest and I have already made my health frozen deserts and it is nice how I can put my leafy greens through without hav...Read more
ing to have a separate machine and the bonus is now being able to make my wheat free pasta, milk & nut butters because of my allergies. I have also bought the VibroDisc in the past and loved it and will also be replacing that. I highly recommend this machine for healthy way to intake your vegetables if you are like me and don't like to eat them1 comment
Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Rebecca, We are so happy to hear that you are making the most of all of the functions of the Oscar Neo DA1000 and that is has allowed you to know exactly what is in your own pasta, nut butters and ... Read more
deserts.The option of the cold pressed processing function is ideal for anyone concerned with what is added to prepackaged foods and especially as you have allergies. Many customers actually overlook the processing options but combining this with the amazing juice produces allows for you to have a living food kitchen at home. Very glad to hear you are utilising all functions of the machine. Thank you again, The Vitality 4 Life TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
I couldn't live without!!!
I got my oscar juicer 3 or 4 years ago . I use it just about everyday, I never had any problem with it. I use it mainly for carrots, beetroot apples, greens, cucumbers, etc.. and make ice cream with banana and berries. I have a breville fountain for grapefruits and oranges as I juice large quantity of them in season and need fast "process" . Oscar is the best piece of equipment I have then come the vitamix and the breville juicer. my tastebuds differentiate the quality of a juice made with oscar and another juicer. As we would say in France "y'a pas photo". I absolutly recommend it !!
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Steph, Merci Beaucoup ! Vitality 4 Life are so happy to hear the Oscar Neo DA1000 is your favourite piece of equipment and that it allows you to make the most of all of your produce for the season... Read more
to make delicious juice. Make the most of your juicer and ensure you also utilise the processing function for delicious sorbets and to make your own pasta. Happy Juicing from the Vitality 4 Life Team.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MarySydney
- 28 reviews
- 13 likes
Brilliant - When it Works.........
MIXED REVIEW:
The juicer itself was excellent when it worked.
I purchased it from Vitality4Life in Byron Bay. But it started smoking a few months after purchase. Up until that point I loved it and it had worked brilliantly.
Had to return it to Vitality4Life at my cost ($40) for fixing. Got it back and same thing happened a few weeks later. What a drama to repeat again. I asked for a new juicer under warranty and they said no. They just fixed it again. Needless to say the same thing happened a few months later.
Anyway after that fiasco the filter then broke. Presumed I could get a free replacement under warranty. But no I could not.
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Sorry my review is NOT for the Oscar Neo DA-1000. It was intended for the Oscar VitalMax 900. The Oscar Neo is a newer version that I have not yet tried.
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Emily GerhardtAU
- 2 reviews
- 7 likes
Had my juicer less then 30 days strainer is already broken
The strainer after less then 2 weeks of use has already broken. I have searched the Internet high and low because I am not near town to take the machine back the Harvey Norman where we brought it and all the places are out of stock. Not great for a $500 juicer. Can't see me ever buying another thing off this company if I can't get replacement parts for something this expensive.
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Emily, I can see that we were able to assist and provided you with a replacement part for your juicer. Spare parts can be purchased directly from us here at Vitality 4 Life by calling our toll free... Read more
1800 802 924 number and we do also have these available on our website at the below link ; http://www.vitality4life.com.au/buyparts/Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
GavinAdelaide
please put my mind to rest
I bought the DA 1000 for my wive for Christmas .. so far so good.
I read that the strainer, or mesh is the weak link and that it is grossly overpriced. Service seems rude and greedy when approached to replace this weak item. Unless that is the disappointed customer makes mention on Product review.
Im curious to know if there has been any improvement on this part or is it still the same cheaply made strainer, possibly designed to break for its resale value.
And will the customer service team respect customers who have bit the bullet and bought the machine should they contact them directly and not via Product Review or similar avenue?
2 comments
I wish to submit an update, There are two similar parts that come with the machine, one is for juicing and the other for nut butters etc, I can appreciate that the strainer would break if you use the juicing strainer with course nutty ingredients.
Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Gavin, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We take all feedback very seriously, it is how we continue improve our products and services. If there is anything we can assist with please ... Read more
don't hesitate to contact our support team on 1800 802 924. Kind Regards, Vitality 4 LIfe TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Questions & Answers
Cmarieasked
Why does my new Neo juicer get hot after making 2 celery juices?
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Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Cmarie, ok the engine getting warm is normal. However in the manual it says do not run the juicer for more than 30 minutes at a time. Can you clarify if you could be using it for over 30 mins? The engine has to work really hard pressing the vegetables there for it can get warm. But if its getting hot very quickly please contact us at [email protected] and we can sort it out for you. Have a great day V4L Team
I use it for about 15 minutes max juicing celery juice on number 5. I will observe over the next week and see how I go. Today I did only 1 celery juice and it was only warm and not hot.
Vitality L.Oscar
Ok Cmarie, thank you for letting us know please keep us posted Vitality4Life.
Jorraasked
How can I clean my Oscar from residuals after pressing Kukurmas ?
1 answer
Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Jorra, do you mean Turmeric? Curcumin? Yes it really does stain, you can get most of the colour off but if you juice regularly it might leave a slight yellow/green tinge. I suggest you soak the front end in bicarb and vinegar with some warm water for a couple of hours and scrub. Turmeric is such a staining plant, the same happens if you juice a lot of Beets or carrots. It will have no bad affect on your juicer as long as you get most of the residue off on a regular basis there will be no mineral build up. This will help keep your juicer performing at its best. Enjoy Warmest Regards Vitality4Life Team.
Alaurasked
I have OSCAR DA-1000 Neo.
How can juice grapes without crush the seeds that give astringent taste to the juice ?
1 answer
Vitality L.Oscar
Hi Alaur, I am afraid this is impossible, the only way around this would be to purchase seedless grapes.
Good Luck and Enjoy Bec Vitality 4 Life.
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Jo S.
Purchased another strainer and within 3 days it cracked. Not happy Jan