{"product_id":"omcan-41863-1-4-in-cut-vertical-fruit-and-vegetable-slicer-manual-countertop-stainless-steel-blades","title":"Omcan 41863 1\/4 In. Cut Vertical Fruit and Vegetable Slicer, Manual Countertop, Stainless Steel Blades","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Omcan vertical fruit and vegetable slicer cuts 1\/4 inch slices with one downward pull of the lever. It is intended for onions, lemons, potatoes, limes, tomatoes and oranges, and there is no motor: the unit consists of a handle, lever, pin, legs, rubber feet, pusher body, guide rod and two blade assemblies. The cutting area measures 4.3 by 3.7 inches, so check it against the produce you slice. Note that a catch container is not included, so plan to stage a pan under the blades. Clean it thoroughly before and after each use and minimize alkaline cleansers, which may pit and dull the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne-Stroke Slicing Through a 1\/4 Inch Blade Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou hold the lever up, set the product near the center of the blade pattern, take your hand out of the cutting area, and bring the lever down in one smooth, quick motion. The pusher assembly forces the produce through the blades; lift and repeat as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSharp Stainless Steel Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are sharp stainless steel, and they minimize bruising and squeezing of the produce. This unit is fixed at a 1\/4 inch slice; the same slicer is also available with a 3\/16 inch blade set under item 41862.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLever Locks Upright for Blade and Pusher Removal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pin locks the lever in the up position: raise the lever until its hole lines up with the holes in the link bars and push the pin through all three. With the lever locked, the pusher assembly lifts off the guide rods and the two blade assemblies lift off their locating pins one at a time for cleaning. The pin stores in the unused hole in the handle while the machine is in use. Wash the blades by hand, they are not dishwasher safe, and keep fingers clear of the cutting edges while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuide Rods That Ask for Mineral Oil, Not Cooking Oil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pusher rides on guide rods, and Omcan specifies food grade mineral oil (item 27336) for lubricating them as needed. Do not use cooking or vegetable oil, since any other oil may cause the machine to malfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Parts Sold Under Their Own Item Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade assemblies (items 76943 with 6 blades and 77360 with 7 blades), the pusher body assembly (item 77358), and the handle, pin, lever, legs, rubber feet and guide rod are all available as individual replacement items.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omcan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67756264489245,"sku":"41863","price":491.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/4716\/2909\/files\/87578_omcan_41863_1.jpg?v=1791908020","url":"https:\/\/thechefstore.com\/products\/omcan-41863-1-4-in-cut-vertical-fruit-and-vegetable-slicer-manual-countertop-stainless-steel-blades","provider":"TheChefStore.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}