Bella Pro Series – Meat Slicer – Stainless Steel
Original price was: $99.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99.
Last updated on October 25, 2024 2:21 am Details
Original price was: $99.99.$69.99Current price is: $69.99.
AMXs –
Meh! It’s OK, but nothing to write home about. READ the directions first. I initially removed the blade to clean it. The backside of the blade and the area the blade is attached to has excess clear lubricant, sticky stuff. It is possible any food sliced could contact this area of the back of the blade. Clean the blade first and wipe up any excess off the back that can transfer back to the blade surface. The lubricant only needs to be on the plastic contacts.
The adjustable backing plate is flimsy and will give towards the top if you push too hard to hold the meat against it resulting in an uneven thickness. Also, the slide tray is awkward to push. You need to stand behind the end of the slicer and push the slide tray forward and not stand facing the blade pushing the tray sideways. Also you cannot push to hard/fast forcing the cut. It’s best to push slower and let the blade do the work at its speed.
Cleanup is a PIA. Removing the blade is not all that bad, but wear a thick glove on one hand to handle the blade; it is SHARP! I use a soft dish brush to clean both sides of the blade in soapy water while it lays in the sink. The meat tray does not remove from the slide rail. Cleaning the tray and backside of the slicer with a soapy washcloth is easy enough, but is a pain to remove the soap residue afterward. You have to man-handle the entire unit (not real heavy, but bulky) over the sink to rinse being careful not to get any electrical area wet. I don’t want soap in my food.
Unless you use this for very thin slicing, for steak&cheese or sandwiches, and slice a whole roast or brisket at one time like at the deli, I find it really is not worth the work for cleanup. All other slicing I can do as well with a sharp knife and not have the mess to clean up.
Make sure you have the storage for this. If you have small children DO NOT leave this out on the counter. Even with the blade adjusted to 0 thickness, it can still be touched with a finger and it WILL bite you like a razor blade.
Overall for me it is OK for the half off sale price, even if you only occasionally use it.
Simsim –
I got a really good price for it. Works great and very easy to use!