Keep Juicer Pulp From Clogging: Juice Fountain Plus Tips
By Breville | Published: 2026-11-03
Category: Anleitungen
Stop pulp buildup and keep juice flowing. Use these simple steps and Juice Fountain Plus tips to handle fibrous vegetables without constant clogging.
Quick answer
Prevent clogs by feeding fibrous produce slowly, alternating with watery items, and cleaning the pulp basket before it overfills. Use the Juice Fountain Plus dual speeds correctly and never force a clogged machine.
Why fibrous produce clogs and when to slow down
Fibrous vegetables like celery, kale, and carrots create long strands that can wrap around the cutting disc or block the pulp outlet. Watery produce helps flush the system, so mix them in. If the pulp basket fills or the flow slows, stop and clear it rather than pushing more produce through.
When a clog signals a different problem
If clogs happen with soft produce or after cleaning, check that the pulp basket is seated correctly and the lid is locked. A misaligned basket or overfilled pulp container can mimic a clog. Also avoid overpacking the feed chute; the Juice Fountain Plus works best when you let the machine pull produce down.
Step-by-step: prevent and fix pulp clogs
- Prep fibrous produce into short, thin pieces: Cut celery, kale stems, and carrots into pieces about 1 inch thick and remove tough strings. Long fibers are more likely to wrap around the cutting disc. Checkpoint: if pieces are longer than your thumb, shorten them.
- Alternate fibrous and watery produce: Feed a handful of fibrous vegetables, then a watery item like cucumber or apple. The watery produce helps flush pulp through the basket. Checkpoint: never feed more than two handfuls of fibrous produce in a row.
- Use the correct speed and feed slowly: Set the Juice Fountain Plus to the lower speed for fibrous vegetables and let the machine draw produce down. Do not force or pack the feed chute. Checkpoint: if the motor slows or the flow stops, release the food pusher immediately.
- Empty the pulp basket before it fills: Stop juicing when the pulp basket is about two-thirds full. A full basket restricts airflow and can push pulp back into the juice flow. Checkpoint: empty the basket into a compost bin, not back into the juicer.
- Clear a clog safely: Turn off and unplug the juicer. Remove the lid and carefully pull out the pulp basket. Use a spatula to clear the outlet, never your fingers or a knife. Checkpoint: if the clog does not clear after removing the basket, disassemble and rinse the parts.
- Rinse parts immediately after juicing: Rinse the pulp basket, lid, and juice jug under warm water before pulp dries. Dried pulp can harden and narrow the outlet for the next session. Checkpoint: if you cannot clean immediately, soak the parts in warm water.
Product facts
- the Juice Fountain® Plus: Dual speeds let you match the speed to the produce. Using the lower speed for fibrous vegetables reduces the chance of pulp wrapping around the disc.
the Juice Fountain® Plus - the Juice Fountain® Plus: Simple clean-up design means fewer hidden corners for pulp to collect. Rinsing the pulp basket promptly after each use prevents dried pulp from narrowing the outlet.
