I purchased this item, but I have no idea how to use the core/slice part. Can anyone explain it?
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the crank arm has blades on the end where the apple goes and if you notice the crank arm looks like it has threads like a bolt. whenyou turn the crank it forces the blades where the apple is attached thru the apple and cuts out the core. there are two blades belowthe apple that need to be adjusted. as you look at the machine the blade on the right is the peeler blade and the one on the left is the slicer blade. as every apple etc is a different diamiter these blade adjustments well have to be "tweaked". as you process yourfruit etc. a few times you will get the hang of it. hope this helps you. Vic the crank arm has blades on the end where the apple goes and if you notice the crank arm looks like it has threads like a bolt. whenyou turn the crank it forces the blades where the apple is attached thru the apple and cuts out the core. there are two blades belowthe apple that need to be adjusted. as you look at the machine the blade on the right is the peeler blade and the one on the left is the slicer blade. as every apple etc is a different diamiter these blade adjustments well have to be "tweaked". as you process yourfruit etc. a few times you will get the... » Read More the crank arm has blades on the end where the apple goes and if you notice the crank arm looks like it has threads like a bolt. whenyou turn the crank it forces the blades where the apple is attached thru the apple and cuts out the core. there are two blades belowthe apple that need to be adjusted. as you look at the machine the blade on the right is the peeler blade and the one on the left is the slicer blade. as every apple etc is a different diamiter these blade adjustments well have to be "tweaked". as you process yourfruit etc. a few times you will get the hang of it. hope this helps you. Vic « Show Less
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if you want to core /slice keep the slicer part up so the apple goes through the hole if you don't want to slice the apple there a wing nut below the slicer so you can losen the the wing nut and turn the slice to the side ..and it will just peel without slice...
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Peel and coring/slicing happens at same time. The setup of machine has to be correct. 1. You have to move the auger part all the way to the right if handle is on your right side as you face machine. There is small lever that allows it to move freely both ways.When pulled all the way to right stick apple through the four pointed rods. Turn crank so apple advances to the left. Watch alignment as it approaches the U shaped peeler. The center of the apple and auger will go through the circular metal blade that cores apple.You will get slinky type continuous sliced apple after Apple goes completely to the left and auger has gone to the left till it can go no farther Peel and coring/slicing happens at same time. The setup of machine has to be correct. 1. You have to move the auger part all the way to the right if handle is on your right side as you face machine. There is small lever that allows it to move freely both ways.When pulled all the way to right stick apple through the four pointed rods. Turn crank so apple advances to the left. Watch alignment as it approaches the U shaped peeler. The center of the apple and auger will go through the circular metal blade that cores apple.You will get slinky type continuous sliced... » Read More Peel and coring/slicing happens at same time. The setup of machine has to be correct. 1. You have to move the auger part all the way to the right if handle is on your right side as you face machine. There is small lever that allows it to move freely both ways.When pulled all the way to right stick apple through the four pointed rods. Turn crank so apple advances to the left. Watch alignment as it approaches the U shaped peeler. The center of the apple and auger will go through the circular metal blade that cores apple.You will get slinky type continuous sliced apple after Apple goes completely to the left and auger has gone to the left till it can go no farther « Show Less
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This is a simple manual device, pull the rod back towards the handle stick your apple on the prongs and turn the handle. The apple will be pushed forward where the round corer is and it also has the slicer on the side so as it cores it slices and peels. The slices are round and thin and will break off easily.
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I bought this item and regretted it because it does not work as advertised unless you have a perfectly symmetrical apple or pear (and probably a third hand).
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Just received this today. This is my very first one. But, there are no instructions on how to used the bits, no manual, or anything! Does anyone know how I can get a hold of an instruction booklet?
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Mine is a genuine Back to Basics Peel Away -- the words are cast into the metal base and frame. If you want to core the apples, you have to let it slice them too. However, you do have the option of just peeling without coring or slicing by undoing the wing nut on the front and removing the corer/slicer blade.
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it's really meant to be a basic slicer. I guess you could lay a carrot or small potato "sideways" and make slices and then cut them into julienne pieces, but that may be a more advanced cut. However, if you only want thin 'shreds' and the shape isn't important, it could certainly do that on the thinnest setting.
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I think you have to align your Slice machine. Sometimes it does not goes back to the initial position and next time will do that.
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You have two cutter's; one is thick and the other is thin. And if they are not thick enough you can always use the Corer. I like thick fries so that is my choice. Thanks!
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Well, lucky for you i can answer this because i also bought the appler corer peeler from amazon as well. The apple peeler/corer, did exactly what it meant to do. Peel and core the apple. The core from that came out thicker and the peels comes out in a separate strand. Now, this spiraler does core the apple and when you line up core with the hole before turning the handle, the core came out smaller and thinner because the size of the hole. The peels with this paderno spiraler will be mix in with the rest of the apple noodle. You can see the peel and separate it manually if you dont mind doing so. But the best thing is that you can do MORE things with this spiraler than the apple peeler/corer. Well, lucky for you i can answer this because i also bought the appler corer peeler from amazon as well. The apple peeler/corer, did exactly what it meant to do. Peel and core the apple. The core from that came out thicker and the peels comes out in a separate strand. Now, this spiraler does core the apple and when you line up core with the hole before turning the handle, the core came out smaller and thinner because the size of the hole. The peels with this paderno spiraler will be mix in with the rest of the apple noodle. You can see the peel and separate it manually if you dont mind... » Read More Well, lucky for you i can answer this because i also bought the appler corer peeler from amazon as well. The apple peeler/corer, did exactly what it meant to do. Peel and core the apple. The core from that came out thicker and the peels comes out in a separate strand. Now, this spiraler does core the apple and when you line up core with the hole before turning the handle, the core came out smaller and thinner because the size of the hole. The peels with this paderno spiraler will be mix in with the rest of the apple noodle. You can see the peel and separate it manually if you dont mind doing so. But the best thing is that you can do MORE things with this spiraler than the apple peeler/corer. « Show Less
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The slicer is built in to the side of the corer so if you want one you get both. You can peel without coring or slicing.
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It has to be used to slice into rings, which if you just cut down one side gives you half a slice, or you can cut into sections, it is not a peeler or just a corer. Love this it does a great job.
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The manufacturer sells the pieces - I bought an extra spring, and two extra peeling blades and corer/slicer blades. They were inexpensive and shipped very quickly. I'm sure they'd be happy to help you if you contact them directly!
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I adjusted the blade as Sonya suggested and also moved the corer blade by loosening the screw. Once you have the adjustments made, it will be set to use. Made my first apple pie for the fall!
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I have no idea and can't check because the slicer is at our other house. Sorry but next time I'm at the other house I will check. If you don't have the printed manual you may be able to find it online through the manufacturer.
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I watched a u-tube video and found out that I was also doing it wrong. Cut off the top only, before you get to the bottom of the pineapple, pull out the corer and you will have rings that will slide off easily.
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Loading staples wasn't intuitive for me either. Look on YouTube for the guy having his 4 yr old demo the proper way. It is simple.Hint. Turn stapler bottom up, slide out the tray, then drop staples point-up into the body of the stapler, close it up. Voila.
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I've never used it for that purpose, but don' t think it will work. I primarily use it for slicing.
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If you remove the slicer you also remove the corer. It will only be peeled.
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Go to youtube and search for Weston Slicer. There are a few videos showing how to use a similar (7 1/2 inch) model but not this exact one.