I bought this slicer and cannot figure out the mandolin part. Which blade do i use just for simple solid circles (say for a potato) - nothing spirally.
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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
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I tried the Benriner slicer but like the Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer much more. It is easier to use with suction cups to hold it still, has a compartment to hold all the blades which is much easier for storage and safety. It can do a good variety of veggies also.
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As best I can see the pic you posted, it looks like the one I bought for my slicer and it is a wonderful blade. I almost never use the serrated blade. The smooth one slices cold cuts thinner than paper!!
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I'm not sure what you mean by a V-slicer and I don't think I've used one so I can't say. The julienne blades don't work well with harder vegetables. It's a shame because that's what we really wanted it for but...oh, well. I know others have said that it does work well so perhaps it is our inexperience with it. It's our first. We will try again and let you know!
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1 - Adjust the guide for the thickness you want 2 - Put the item to be sliced on the movable carrier 3 - Turn the slicer on 4 - push carrier with item to be sliced past the blade 5 - pull carrier with item to be sliced back to starting position 6 - Slide item to be sliced back against the guide repeat steps 4 thru 6 as needed to slice as much as you require Turn slicer off and unplug slicer. Be very cautious of the spinning blade. It will do just as good of a job slicing fingers or hands as any other item you may wish to slice. When you are finished slicing you can disassemble the slicer to clean it.
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The center blade part rotates to different positions so one position is for slices and another is for small dicing/shredding, and one larger for fries. But it really did not work very well and that's why I returned mine.
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I went back to see which dicer included the blade you're looking for ... check out: Go Plus Nicer Dicer Multi Chopper Vegetable Cutting Dicing Slicing Kitchen Gadget Peeler 11different Ways to Cut. You should be able to see the small dicer in the picture. :)
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I have not sliced citrus fruits with my mandolin. Slicing some heavy rind fruits should work, though it may dull the blade if used for this frequently.
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I just checked mine, and on mine the blade that slices is adjustable. It can be moved out of the way, so that you only peel and core. You will always core, the coring is part of the frame. So if you did a potato, it would core it. We make sliced apples (similar to Famous Dave's Apples) all the time using this, and it works awesome. Can core, peel, and slice a full apple in about 10 to 15 seconds.
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You cannot spiral cut the entire vegetable without cutting your fingers. There is a cap that helps to twist the vegetable but this still leaves a piece about 1 1/2 in . Best answer is to remove the small piece left and slice it .
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The MS-SS mandolin slicer cuts, slices, juliennes, and waffle cuts. These cuts are easy and simple because all blades are built-in and a rotary knob selects the cuts or thickness you want. I make perfect tomato and onion slices, crinkle cut my pickles, shred my lettuce and pile them onto the best homemade hamburger. And of course, the burger is not complete without those 5 inch French fry cuts. Not having to handle multiple blades is a plus for any mandolin slicer. "Always use your holder cup when possible."
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If you have the regular model, you have to make cuts on the item being sliced and run the through the V-slicer against those cuts. In other words, if you were trying to cube a potato, make 3-4 long cuts on the end of the potato, and make sure the cuts are going lengthwise in the holder so that the blades will be cutting across the cuts. I hope that makes sense.
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I've found the wires (ordered 5 spares) but, not the feet. If you do find them, please PM me. I'm getting this slicer and I'd *love* to know where to get spare parts.
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Hi there ! Yes it will but ... , for just the relatively small device (if you're thinking about potatoes, which are hard to cut anyway) I suggest you to buy bigger mandoline cutter, like Bron . MIU http://reviews.chefscatalog.com/8855/26141/chefs-commercial-stainless-steel-mandoline-slicer-reviews/reviews.htm Look at Bron Original Stainless Steel Mandoline Slicer -&gt; http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bron-Original-Stainless-Steel-Mandoline-Slicer-/230984272926?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35c7bc4c1e - something like that. beside, you have a lot of video on YouTube to choose from. You have to be prepared to send around 160 dollars. Good luck !
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I didn't like the Benriner Spiralizer. No suction cups to hold it still well and no place to hold the blades. This is the spiralizer I like and use at least weekly. I like the Paderno World Cuisine Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer. It works well for me.
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What kind of veggies?? Did you take the protective tape off blade and are the blades in correctly?? There are 3 different blades to how you want the veggies. The veggies should be firm so they cut better. I have not had problem with mine and I am not sure what or how you are doing this just guessing!! I hope this helps I do enjoy my slicer and have not had problems..
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thanks for your reply. do I understand correctly that this cuisinart does not come with either a 1 or 2 mm slicer? and, that the tube is not large enogh to put in a whole potato? some of the reviews indicate you can put in a whole potato? is a 2mm slicer thin enough for potato chips? I appreciate your reply