Does it have a hopper like the Saladmaster? If no, is this a problem, how do you finish up with the small pieces?
1566139
In my opinion, the hopper is not the same as this chopper. What I did with my Maxam chopper, example the carrots, I do not cut off the stems, instead use it as handle. As for the hopper, to me it is not necessary, but best to have for convenience. With this product, I am sold through instant availability of the same function as the Salad Master. The same made quality of stainless steal material. I bought mine almost a year now and I have not have a single problem. Its not Salad Master but good enough to do the job well done. I do recommend this Maxam product.
1566140
Mine does not, the newer ones may, when I get to the end, I just go slow, put the small Pieces in, I have never cut my self.
1566141
No, but base is large enough for a good size bowl to fit and catch whatever you chop.
1566142
This unit is exactly like the new Saladmaster unit. We had an older model of the Saladmaster unit untill the plastic parts broke off and the suction cups wouldn't. This one is easier to clean than the older one. It has a plastic shield that is supposed to help you finish up the small pieces. It doesn't work as well as one would hope. I usually end up using my hand very carefully. Hope this helps.
1566143
I'm sorry to say that I returned my chopper. I could not figure out how to do the small pieces without doing my fingers as well, but the biggest problem was that I could not get the attachments to stay on tightly. After doing a one or two vegetables I would have to retighten the attachment.
1566144
There is a hinged pusher on the right side of the feeder guide. The last bit of skin or vegetable can slip through. It is generally thin enough that it is not a problem. If you are going for uniformity, a knife or chef snack solves most problems
1566145
Mine does not, the newer ones may, when I get to the end, I just go slow, put the smallPieces in, I have never cut my self.
1566146
No it does not and it is a problem. I waste a lot of food because the small pieces can't be put through or you have to cut it up with a knife. That kind of defeats the purpose of this. I use mine but wish I had gotten a different kind.
1566147
No there is no Hopper, however, the base is shaped perfectly for a bowl of different sizes. Love this.
1961998
The only thing I can think of is what Jason mentioned. A bean can keep it from turning all the way. Sometimes the bean is lodged in the hopper - sometimes the base. Hopper should be seated in the base or it will not turn. Are you sure you are turning it in the correct direction?
438498
I don't think the hopper is big enough to handle more than small amount of shedding. If you are topping a salad it would work OK. More than that I would keep looking
73906
Some pieces are small but their are longer pieces of vegetables in there. They can be easily broken up though. It really is an assortment of sizes depending on the vegetables.
1053955
I only have the small spinner, it spins enough for 2 good size dinner salad. As your toddler will grow up fast, you may want to get the large one. I think it will spin enough for 4 - 5 salads, but you don't have to fill it full.
2045811
There are a LOT of pieces and my son was convinced he had missing pieces until we sorted all of the pieces into a divided drawer insert from the Container Store. It went a lot easier and even then he had to remove one section because he had used the wrong pieces in that section. But everything was there and we were able to complete the model with nothing missing. I think the confusion comes because there are so many pieces and some of them look very similar. It is a great model though and worth the time and hassle to assemble. It looks fantastic.
1169874
Are the nuts really small? Are you missing the blades or the grating that the nuts are pushed through? Can you make a video of your process? To me this almost seems physically impossible...
1997716
If you find it hard to turn this maybe the reason. Be sure the basket is really centered in the bowl before you close the lid or it won't spin easily. In the middle of the handle there is a button. Click that button to release the handle and then just push the handle down a couple of times and the basket will spin. When everything is lined up it will spin very smoothly with very little effort. Hope this helps you because this is the best salad spinner I have ever used. Once you get the hang of it I know you'll like it.
1308919
Pretty easy. You flip it open, and there is a 3rd piece in there creating the hopper. That piece is a flat surface, allowing you to wipe the garlic off under running water, rather than having to dig it out of corners, as it would be in a fixed, closed hopper. Sorry I am late answering this, but maybe it will help the next person.
892328
No, it doesn't. But it is not needed. I think the small grains attachment is more expensive than it really is. It's only a bottle with holes. You just need a common plastic bottle, like yogurt bottle of 8oz: make a few holes at the bottle's edge (where you pull the lid off), then put it in the hopper, turn it on, then throw the grains into the hopper. It is really simple ;)I hope this helps!
2206278
Using the Salad Shooter is very simple. You select the blade you want to use and slide it into the housing, securing it with a round cap. Then you load the food you want to process through the top, and using the pusher, push the food down to meet the blade. I use mine every day and it's very easy. You can grate carrots, slice apples, cucumbers, etc. I love mine and wouldn't be able to do without it.
471846
I think it does move around. I still own it but it's starting to split. However, you may use the tip people use with mixers bowls. Try seeing if laying down a slightly damp dish towel under the board and see if this stops it from sliding while you are working.
736912
I'm sorry but the only question I can answer is that the bowl is removable. My only issue is with the cart. If you plan on traveling with it a lot maybe go for the cartless model. Other than that it runs great. I have 2 going on 2-3 years.
1230090
It is a fine texture, very small pieces. You can only put 2 or 3 walnut halves in the hopper for best results.
1189371
Yes, there is a bean hopper, you just have to keep filled. The machine is a super automatic, meaning it does everything. You just push the button.
657930
Not familiar with Salad Master, but the quality could not get any higher than Maxam. I bought mine in 1999, and it is like new with heavy usage, plus I charcoal burned a few things and was eventually able to clean out and use as if never happened. No sticking. But I never send through dishwasher either.
1464403
Just purchase one of the large white salad bowls and you might check out the roller cutters, there are faster