The slicers market today is really wide and huge, offering many models to suit every possible need.
They can vary in colour, design, performance, size and of course price, but the main features that differentiate most models are:
As already said, the size of the slicer blade is a very important feature to determine the level of these machines, as it affects its performance and the size of the food that can be sliced.
A blade with a very large diameter can cut very large and thick foodstuffs, while one with a small diameter will be limited to smaller foodstuffs.
The diameter then, must necessarily be adequate for the power of the motor, to avoid possible overheating of the machine.
The quality of a good blade is also a fundamental aspect for perfect results. Indeed, a high quality blade must be forged, hardened and chrome-plated, so that it will stay sharpener for years.
When used continuously and daily, the blade of the machine inevitably loose its sharpness, which is why it is essential to properly sharpen it.
This good maintenance habit allows you to keep the qualities of your machine unchanged over time, and achieve consistently high quality results.
Let’s see how to sharpen the blade correctly:
At the end of this procedure, the sharpener should be removed and the grinding wheels should be cleaned with warm water and possibly a degreasing product to remove any residual dust.