My peeler tension is too strong. Doesn't adjust to the shape of the apple. Is there a way to loosen the tension? (not cutting blade or screw)
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There is a screw that allows you to adjust the peeler tension. If it's not in the instructions, look at the diagram of the parts and loosen the part that controls the tension. I had the same problem but fixed it fine. If you can't find it, ask again and I'll check my peeler when I get back home...probably Tuesday 11-5.
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Not really the only thing you can do is adjust the depth of the blade so it doesn't cut as deep....it will leave some peel on the ends but you save a ton of the Apple. Uneven apples and large apples don't do as well with this peeler. I have done potatoes and small apples and it works great.
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I just had my husband tighten it and that solved the problem. However, had that not worked, I was planning on putting a piece of gripper pad (the kind you can get at the dollar store for opening jars) around the bar under the clamp.
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Sorry, I am unable to help. I did mine by cutting with a razor and soaking in hot water to loosen the rubber. Good luck. Let me know if I was of any help.
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In addition to my previous advice: use a sawing motion, rather than just pressing the blade down when slicing tomatoes and other produce that has skin.
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Sorry, I have the same problem. My friend says the only fix is to get a slicer that is serrated.
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Should be an allen wrench set scree on top...turn it to increase the tension...push down on the wrench while in screw to release all tension
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Yes, there is a small lever that holds the peeler back. The apple's are sliced in a spiral while being cored.
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Try contacting Pampered Chef. If they don't sell them try putting some of that rubbery shelf type paper underneath the peeler.
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Tighten the tension screw ( plastic knob ) a few turns at a time and then clamp it down. If its still loose, unclamp and turn the knob a few more times until you achieve your desired tension.
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I didn't use the apple peeler at all, sent it back. I've got a marvelous grater and grate orange and lemon peel like nothing. It's easy as pie. It's made like a small box and the top is a grater and the peel just goes inside...voila, zest!
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Paul, Admittedly the knife was machined blade to 'spring' to tightly - mine is tight also. I could/can open mine even with mild arthritis in my thumb. I would use a small drop of WD 40 on each blade joint and work it a number of times, it should loosen.
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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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Place apple core side Down on blades then press top firmly down over apple to slice
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I added a grip washer but tightened it with incredible force. I may not be able to loosen it
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I don't know of anyway to adjust the tension but I have had something similar happen with another stapler it was because I had it loaded with too long of staple so you might want to check that.
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No, it won't just remove the peel it will spiralize the entire apple peel and all. I'd suggest you core the apple first if you want to do that.
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I tried it with figs, I only had a little bit of practice as it was only the early season. I think it might work with some practice and maybe a cutting tool. The problem I had was that I pulled them off too early and did not twist enough.