I want to buy this model, but 2 users on Epinions.com are reporting that the Omega 8005 has a defect where it grinds plastic particles into the juice. I guess if you run the machine without putting anything in for a couple minutes, according to the reviews, “the rotating auger grinds against the juicing insert actually scraping off trace amounts of the plastic.” Can anyone dispel this? Thanks.
Does the Omega Juicers 8005 model have a defect? Does anyone already own this model?
Sat, Feb 12, 2011
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February 12th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
I have this juicer and love it. I’ve not personally encountered this little “glitch” they speak of BUT, here’s what I did to prevent it from happening. When brought it home, unpacked it, I poured a bit of olive oil onto a paper towel, wiped down the inside, and then washed it with hot and soapy water. The olive oil lubricates and coats without leaving a residue. It’s rather like “seasoning” a new skillet prior to using it. If you do not have olive oil, another mild thick oil will do the trick. I’d not recommend vegetable oil or a low-grade oil.