do you have to pierce the potato before cooking?
1081724
No you don't. as far as time it is just as easy to put potatoes in microwave and set on potato...I did not like this product and threw it in the trash.
1081725
Not according to the instructions. However, following the instructions it does not work as advertised. Twelve minutes in an 1100 watt machine and the potatoes were still raw in the middle...so in the trash it went.
1081726
No, on page 2 of the instruction booklet it says, "DO NOT peel or poke holes in the potatoes!"
1081727
No. You can put them in the bag and set your microwave for the automatic "COOK POTATO" cycle and it will come out fine. The 4 minutes is not true, even with the bag it will take about 10 minutes
1685259
Use the plain blade, the one without any shredding teeth. Once you've cut the ends off the potato, slice the potato from end to end with a knife, approximately 1/3 the width of the potato - you don't need to go 1/2 way, 1/3 is fine - then, as you push and turn the handle each slice will come out with a hole out of the center and a cut from the center to the outside edge. Otherwise...For plain ol' sliced potatoes you'll need to use a sharp knife. I usually slice off a lil' bit of the side of the potato so I have a nice flat surface on the cutting board to help me hold it securely as I cut the slices Use the plain blade, the one without any shredding teeth. Once you've cut the ends off the potato, slice the potato from end to end with a knife, approximately 1/3 the width of the potato - you don't need to go 1/2 way, 1/3 is fine - then, as you push and turn the handle each slice will come out with a hole out of the center and a cut from the center to the outside edge. Otherwise...For plain ol' sliced potatoes you'll need to use a sharp knife. I usually slice off a lil' bit of the side of the potato so I have a nice flat surface on the cutting board to help me hold it securely... » Read More Use the plain blade, the one without any shredding teeth. Once you've cut the ends off the potato, slice the potato from end to end with a knife, approximately 1/3 the width of the potato - you don't need to go 1/2 way, 1/3 is fine - then, as you push and turn the handle each slice will come out with a hole out of the center and a cut from the center to the outside edge. Otherwise...For plain ol' sliced potatoes you'll need to use a sharp knife. I usually slice off a lil' bit of the side of the potato so I have a nice flat surface on the cutting board to help me hold it securely as I cut the slices « Show Less
718816
hi if you are cooking something with a high fat content then no but if it is not high in fat then yes but you only need to brush a bit of oil on the plate. hope this helps
168402
You should knock off most of the skin before ricing. If you leave all of the peel intact, it'll block the holes. The good news is that removing the skin from a cooked potato isn't difficult (use a spoon to scrape most of it off). You can leave a good portion of the skin intact, and the ricer will still work just fine. Just remember to clean out the left over peel inside the hopper from time to time to avoid clogging. This is the way I do it, and I find that it works well.
181710
No, but are rounded to retard, but not prevent scratches. I steam cook all my veggies without soaking them in boiling water.And, I only use S.S. cookware. Highly rec.
122465
No - just carefully cut one out yourself with a really sharp craft knife. Buy it - you will love it. I am so happy with it and everyone who has seen it thinks it looks fantastic.
898685
I believe at the answer would be no. I takes strength to cut the potato. We use it to cut jalapenos, onions and other smaller vegetables. Works fine for the smaller vegetables.
1509083
Yes and very uniformly, just slice your potato, place on the grid and go. This machine has done everything I ever wanted it to and then some. Enjoy! I did raw potatoes with no problem. It does carrots and they are denser than a potato.
1708026
Yes, when you want to do that you dont put the little pan that holds the chips it the bottom and press the preasure cook button,My wife likes me to smoke a corned beef brisket then preasure cook it for another half hour so it is good and soft for her dentures to chew,we use it at least every other week and have for a year and a half now.very pleased with it
2129201
I have never cut any potatoes with mine but I think the answer would be no. It has 2 slicing blades but I think all they would do is slice it into something like a chip. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
1561674
Yes, you just move the slicer blade out of the way. I did this with potatoes and it worked great.
903591
I hope that you poke a few holes in your spuds! You're right, it does make the best baked potatoes. Have you tried baking yams in there? They need a few holes too, so that they don't explode.
1357604
I think you would have to cut the potato in half lengthwise to make it work. Don't think it would work well with potato
1226683
I have. The hole wasn't an issue. I believe its there to accommodate the other cooking methods (steaming, baking) but it didn't change the result of my recipes. I totally love that thing and it's multi functions. Hope this helped a little.
415285
I chop raw potatoes that are about 1/4 inch thick so I would think so if the carrot were sliced in half lengthwise first though I have not tried.
614569
not really, but all you do is slice the veg. as thin as you can and place on the tray. Do not put 2 in the microwave, it does not work as well. Put on high for 3 to 4 minutes, keep looking to check for the item getting brown. Also a note, if you are ,making potato chips, add a little sea salt before you cook, it is great.
287117
No. You need to wash the potatoes and pat dry. The potatoes are already wet.