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Kevie192

sb44 wrote: »

Does anyone know if this stainless steel slicer has a serated blade or is it smooth?

It has a serrated blade. The housing of the actual cutter is silver plastic and the metal plates and blade are stainless steel... I was surprised it was plastic when I got it out but I guess it really had to be for the price! The settings go up to fairly thick and definitely thick enough for bread.

mummyjane wrote: »

I'm planning on cooking dh the doners tomorrow, I don't have a slicer though, does it still taste ok if sliced thicker with a knife?

It'll be fine. I cut it with a knife first time round and it was delicious!

blue_monkey wrote: »

I've got an Argos Value slicer and it has a serated plate. Absolutely fantastic but a pain in the backside to clean.

Does the value one not have a detachable blade? The stainless steel blade just unlocks and comes off to go in the washing up and the plates detach too. I'd be a bit worried if it didn't and probably spend ages making sure it was clean!

Kevin x

sb44

blue_monkey wrote: »

I've got an Argos Value slicer and it has a serated plate. Absolutely fantastic but a pain in the backside to clean. I leave the food to dry, get it off with a brush and then I open the slicing spacer wide and then wash it with detergent.

Well worth the money though.

Great!

You have convinced me, I am off to collect it tomorrow.

Ta!

sb44

Kevie192 wrote: »

It has a serrated blade. The housing of the actual cutter is silver plastic and the metal plates and blade are stainless steel... I was surprised it was plastic when I got it out but I guess it really had to be for the price! The settings go up to fairly thick and definitely thick enough for bread.



It'll be fine. I cut it with a knife first time round and it was delicious!



Does the value one not have a detachable blade? The stainless steel blade just unlocks and comes off to go in the washing up and the plates detach too. I'd be a bit worried if it didn't and probably spend ages making sure it was clean!

Kevin x

Well, I will have to start using my breadmaker again if I buy this electric slicer.

Thanks for the info, can't wait to buy and try.

I won't repeat what my husband said when I showed him the pic of it, but the jist was have I got the number for A & E?

:eek:

Kevie192

I did think it might be a bit dangerous. Having worked in the local deli and fully trained on the meat slicer there I know just how lethal these things can be!

This one seems pretty safe though. It doesn't spin anywhere near as fast as an industrial one and you have to keep your finger on the 'on' button to keep it spinning so if something did happen it wouldn't cause a lot of damage

So you can reassure your DH!

blue_monkey_2

Sorry just to add, the metal blade does come off, it twists on and off and then locks in place, if it is not locked the slicer will not work, but the bit that allows the slices to get thick or thinner (see the technical know how, LOL), well the food gets stuck in there and it's a pain to get out. As I say though, just let the food dry, brush out the bigger bits with an old toothbrush and wash out the smaller bits that are left with a sponge full of water. The first time seems like a faff but after that it's just a minute or so.

blue_monkey_2

sb44 wrote: »

Well, I will have to start using my breadmaker again if I buy this electric slicer.

Thanks for the info, can't wait to buy and try.

I won't repeat what my husband said when I showed him the pic of it, but the jist was have I got the number for A & E?

:eek:

Tips for slicing bread. Don't slice it while warm, it has to be cold otherwise it will not cut very well. And put the 'knobbly' crust bit in first for cutting, it clices much easier.

To reassure your hubby, it has an attachment hand gaurd that your hand goes behind and some spiky bits hold the fool in place. If you cut yourself it is because you are not using the hand guard.

I have to admit that you can make meat - and bread - go MUCH further when using the slicer.

blue_monkey_2

PS> I bought the book too. Ha ha!! I want doner!!

beerqueen

Oh FGS stop it you lot!! I've just reserved the food slicer from Argos!! This is meant to be MoneySaving not MoneySpending!!

sb44

Kevie192 wrote: »

I did think it might be a bit dangerous. Having worked in the local deli and fully trained on the meat slicer there I know just how lethal these things can be!

This one seems pretty safe though. It doesn't spin anywhere near as fast as an industrial one and you have to keep your finger on the 'on' button to keep it spinning so if something did happen it wouldn't cause a lot of damage

So you can reassure your DH!

Will do, thanks.

sb44

blue_monkey wrote: »

Sorry just to add, the metal blade does come off, it twists on and off and then locks in place, if it is not locked the slicer will not work, but the bit that allows the slices to get thick or thinner (see the technical know how, LOL), well the food gets stuck in there and it's a pain to get out. As I say though, just let the food dry, brush out the bigger bits with an old toothbrush and wash out the smaller bits that are left with a sponge full of water. The first time seems like a faff but after that it's just a minute or so.

I'll get a toothbrush from Home Bargains they are only 19p.

Ta!