--- SETUP ---
The setup for the Oster Juicer is quick. I used a knife to open the box and remove the pre-assembled machine. From there, remove all of the plastic and protective cardboard and you are good to go.
--- FEATURES ---
The main feature of this juicer is that it has a self-cleaning option. Aside from that, the chute where the fruit goes is considerably wide.
--- PERFORMANCE ---
The performance of the juicer is wonderful. For our first use, we juiced 2 carrots, several slices of pineapple, 2 peaches, and 2 cucumbers. The machine is a bit noisy but that was expected. None of the fruits or vegetables had any trouble going down the chute once pushed down. The pitcher can fit a lot of juice, and the pulp receptacle is deep and can capture a lot of it. It was a bit confusing when trying to use the self-cleaning feature, but I eventually figured out that there is an arrow on the pusher that should aim on the right side of the machine to juice or the left side of the machine to self-clean. The cleaning function runs for 25 seconds rinsing the metal filter. All it cleans is the metal filter that separates the pulp from the juice. It makes it so that the filter can then just be rinsed and stored faster. However, you still have to take care of removing the pulp from the pulp receptacle which is the easier part of cleaning any juicer. When storring, you can dismantle the unit and it occupies less space.
--- EXPECTATIONS ---
The product meets my expectations but there are a few areas where it can improve. For example, the main unit feels sturdy. The pulp receptacle, however, is loose towards the bottom and I couldn’t get it to connect properly with the base. It doesn’t affect the proper use of the juicer, but compared to how tight everything else fits, it was noticeable. The spout includes a drip stopper. However, the drip stopper has a cutout hole in it. When I put it on, it did stop the dripping, but eventually it accumulated in the stopper, overflowed, and continued to drip through the hole. I thought it was an interesting choice to put a hole there. As far as the self-cleaning, once you figure it out, it's a breeze to do.
--- VALUE ---
The price for the juicer is very approachable, especially for it being a professional juice extractor.
--- APPROVAL ---
I highly recommend this product for people who want to live a healthier lifestyle without having to worry about taking an excessive time cleaning the filter in the juicer.