How thick does the slicer make potatoes? I have a hamilton beach processor currently (different model), but the slicer makes really thin potato slices
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Downloaded the manual form the manufacturer Hamilton Beach website and it only says: "For a more uniform consistency, start with pieces of food that are similar in size. Cut food into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces before processing with Chopping/Mixing Blade." Sorry...
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Downloaded the manual form the manufacturer Hamilton Beach website and it only says:"For a more uniform consistency, start with pieces of food that are similar in size. Cut food into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces before processing with Chopping/Mixing Blade."Sorry...
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This item to me is not set out to be what it looks like. It is lacking a lot of things. First the hole at the bottom of the cup is too low, since I like to make big batches of things; when I pull the cup off the base to transfer the content into another container there is always something falling out of the hole making a mess. I wish I knew it was like that I would not have spent over $100.00 on it plus the slicing blade make things a little bit too thin for me when sometimes I like big chunks of stuff. I do not use it as often as I would like too because of all these deficiences.
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It is "okay." I was a little disappointed with how flimsy it is. I actually bent the metal peice that slices the potatoes. If you cut the potatoes small enough then it should be able to handle it, but that kind of defeats its purpose. I would suggest going with a little more quality peice of equipment.
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Hi Karen!There are three slice thicknesses: 1/16", 1/8", and 1/4". There is also a julienne blade.Janet
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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
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I had sliced any lemons before your question, but I did have a slightly older line in my refrigerator and thought I would try it on that. this machine continues to amaze me I love it. the to millimeter slicing blade did paper thin slices perfectly. z4 millimeter blade actually sliced in a quarter inch thick. hope this is helpful to you.
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I just tried mine on pickle size cucumbers (which is what I wanted it for) and it works great, but they're too thin. Only about 1/16 inch, so sadly, I'm going to send it back and get one of the adjustables. If you were going to make potato chips and wanted things thin, this works great and it's all they said it would be, from what I can see.
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You have the option for both thick and thin. However I have damaged a few blades and have to cut the potato in smaller pieces before passing it through the cutter.
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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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On the bottom of the slicer between the blade and the handle there is a square block 3-1/8"long (8cm) that sits on the same angle as the blade. You rotate it by 1/4 turns it has the numbers 0.5, 1.3, 2.0 and 3.0 which are the thicknesses. I don't know how accurate hey are I just pick the one I want.Martin
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No. It's a straight fry cutter only. There are two sizes of blades included for thick and thin fries. I wouldn't recommend buying this to cut potatoes as it isn't strong enough.
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I love this slicer... cuts into three choice of thickness, abt 1/16th inch, 1/6th and 1/4 ... I would not want to be without it! (no blades to change... just move the slide button on side of the slicer to chose your thickness...cleans up in a whistle too! East to store flat! Hope this helps...
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The instructions don't give the measurements of the slices, so I measured the thickest one. It's about 1/2 centimeter. Which is less that quarter of an inch. Not very thick. I love it though, and have learned to make do with thinner slices, or just use a knife.
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I know your question was posted 9 months ago, but just in case anyone else is interested.....It works great on potatoes. I've used it many times to make latkes. It easily shreds potatoes. I haven't used the slicer on potatoes, but my guess would be that it would work just as well.
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Hi. The blade is thin but certainly not as sharp as a knife. I think it would be good for things such as carrots, avocados, and asparagus. It would not be good for things like potatoes. I hope that helps.
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The length of the potato can be quite long, but if the potato is thick, you will have to put a lot of pressure (muscle) to it when slicing. I cut my potatoes up into halves or quarters, otherwise I just didn't have the strength to push it through.
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I haven't tried potatoes yet, but don't know why it won't work. This does good peeling, am not real happy with the way it slices...you might have better luck. You can peel and not slice.
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I just used my Hamilton and some slices are this, and turn over, Disc and your slices are thicker Just it number one on machine slow watch as you go. there should be the right slices your looking for. Love this Tool.