In my current chopper, curry paste (garlic) get stuck on the side walls and had to open and push them down to blades. Does this have similar problems?
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Yes-I use a small rubber/nylon spatula to push it down. Still worth having it in my opinion.
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I have not found this problem..might I suggest you use a very small amount of corn starch.just a wee pinch will help. I love my Kitchen aid chopper..worth the extra dollars..I have both chopped and pureed fruit and vegetables
696871
I just purchased one and that is my main concern. I don't believe that the blade would damage my pot but the metal grip around the blade will ...for sure. Now, if I transfer my food into a plastic bowl before I use it...I would avoid that issue. I need to decide if that is what I am willing to do. Also, I want to use the chopper to make a paste from ginger and garlic ...for my kimchi recipe and I wonder if that would work.
1374711
I have not had that problem. I would check inside the blade chamber to make sure there is no residue sticking to the inside of it.
657247
You are putting too much pressure on the knife. Just hold it gently and drag it thru the slots. I did the same thing at first.
1126232
Is that cloves as in garlic? If so, it chops into pieces and not mashed at all. If you want mashed galic cloves, you'd have to bake first then mash which is what I often do. This chopper makes great salsa which is about all I use it for but worth it as I love homemade salsa.
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Earl, Since I have not experienced a sticky" handle, thankfully, I am unable to offer a solution. However, my opener gradually lost power so I replaced it with another brand.
797336
I don't use a mechanical dishwasher,( just a husband for washing dishes). But it should be dishwasher safe. I always rinse the top of the chopper thoroughly and make sure water gets into the gears and rotate it so no food or food juices gets stuck and dried to gum up the gears. Then drain well. BTW, the faster you grind, the finer things get chopped.
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I had this happen 1st two times I used it, too! Don't give up, yet. I used a very thin blade knife edge, gently running the tip along the edge of the 'v' in the front of the part where the lid meets the base. You have to sort of jiggle-pull as you pry up with the edge. Be careful and patient. Then, once you get the top off (continue working edge of knife--or file, or sturdy strip of thin plastic), set it to the side. Prep your edge of base before next use. I learnedd this by trial and error; loved the diffuser, and didn't want to send it back, so here is what worked for me: Applied a couple of drops of lemon essential oil (doterra) to a cotton ball, and rubbed this vigorously all over the edges of the base and top of diffuser...where the two pieces meet. It cleans it, and it seems to prevent that suction. I also only use distilled or filtered water. Hope this helps.
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Yikes! I would contact the manufacturer to see what's up with that! If you are referring to rada cutlery, I have had mine for a year and have not experienced anything like that, however I ALWAYS hand wash my knives. Good luck. I hope you find a solution.
1199633
I use a cotton towel on the counter below the base. It doesn't move at all while sharpening the knives.
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The manufacturer advises not to twist or torque the blade. Also warns about not using it to smash a clove of garlic on a cutting board.Since this is ceramic, it requires a bit more caution, but it does slice and chop terrifically.
2218270
Sorry...I have not had this problem. I always use oil when cooking in this wok and also I have not used it that often.
657254
I have not had that problem. Is it possible you are pushing down on the knife? Do not press on the knife, let the machine do the work.
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My chopper is working fine. I used it three days ago to chop vegetables (onions, celery and bell pepper). No problems!
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Didn't have that issue but I do remember having to really push and lock the handle into place. Hope that helps.
101885
I haven't had that problem with mine. Sometimes the "factory seasoning" needs to be redone.
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The blade's cutting power is quite weak. It might cut through a slice of deli sandwich meat or a hot dog. Anything tougher than that- not a chance. If you chop long enough (with a food it can handle), it will cut down to mince size. I've only had success chopping garlic, and only if I cut the cloves in half or quarters first. Fresh herbs, even tender basil leaves- poor results. Onions- poor results. Bell peppers- poor results. And these are less tough than meat.