Chef's Choice 630 International Gourmet Electric Food Slicer by Chef's Choice Sales Rank: 67830 List Price: $239.95 $246.04 At Amazon on 11-15-2008.

Versatile household food slicer Perfect for meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, bread Adjusts to precisely slice thick or thin 7-inch surgical-stainless-steel blade Childproof safety switch Product Review Designed for household use, this electric food slicer is perfect for meats, cheeses, vegetables, and fruits, making it easy to prepare sandwiches, salads, antipasto, and party trays. The 100-watt condenser motor operates quietly, and the carriage travels smoothly. The slicer's 7-inch surgical-stainless-steel blade removes for cleaning and sharpening. A thickness-adjustment knob permits paper-thin slices or slabs about 0.6-inch thick. Safety features include a hidden childproof switch that prevents the slicer from being turned on, and an automatic on/off switch on the thickness-control knob so the slicer shuts off as soon as the thumb releases pressure. (The on/off switch can also be set for continuous operation.) For cleaning, parts disassemble easily. Made of rugged plastic and stainless steel, the slicer weighs 11 pounds and measures 14 inches wide, 10-1/2 inches high, and 11-1/2 inches deep. It carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack Product Description Chef's Choice Gourmet Electric Food Slicer. Tough enough for the professionals! This professional quality Slicer offers you many of the features found in commercial slicers. It operates in an upright, fixed position for smooth and precise slicing of meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits and breads. With key parts constructed of cast aluminum and stainless steel. This Slicer boasts a 100 watt universal motor, gear drive, a large 7" multi-purpose stainless steel blade and precision thickness control from deli thin to 5/8". Its cantilevered design is convenient for larger trays and easy clean up. The food carriage retracts fully so you can slice extra large roasts, hams and other foods with ease. Rubber feet provide excellent stability. A serving tray is included. Get yours today! Chef's Choice Gourmet Electric Food Slicer Product Reviews I used to work in a deli and have used my fair share of commercial slicers. When I decided to buy one for home use, I knew that I didn't want one of the large, cumbersome slicers that I had used in the past, and that this would mean some tradeoffs in terms of power and quality. After taking a long look around, I finally decided on the CC-630, and I'm glad I did. I believe this unit offers an excellent compromise between commercial power and everyday practicality. Please don't misunderstand... you don't want this slicer if you're looking to open a deli or restaurant. You can feel the slicer slow down as it cuts through denser foods (like meat and cheese) that the commercial slicers would just pass right through. This little unit is best suited to the home user who wants to be able to cut enough cold cuts for a day's use - say packing lunches for the family. It's also great for slicing up roasts, BONELESS turkey/chicken, cheeses, and vegetables. Whatever you slice, slice only what you will consume immediately - or at least in the next day or so. That's the secret to those deli sandwiches... cut everything fresh for the best flavor. Of surprise to me was how well this unit handles bread. It needs to be a fairly flexible bread (no cornbread/biscuits) as it has to bend slightly to accomodate the shape of the slicer. If you make your own bread, you can now slice it perfectly at nearly any thickness. Just be sure to let anything that you make yourself cool completely before slicing. A warm roast or turkey breast just isn't rigid enough to hold itself together against the moving blade. If you're looking to use this for your thanksgiving dinner then you'd be better off investing in a good sharp carving set (not the serrated kind, but the kind you can resharpen). For thanksgiving leftovers, the slicer is ideal. Just don't do anything silly like trying to cut through bones as they can get caught in the moving blade... a serious safety hazard. Why only 4 stars? Well, this unit would rate 5 in my opinion if not for two issues. First, a safety concern: the unit has seperate on/off and thickness controls. So what? Well, that means that you can turn the unit off and still leave the blade in an exposed cutting position (and at thinner settings, this is almost imperceptable visually). This can lead to serious injury should someone try to clean the unit thinking that the blade is safely shielded. Not a good idea if you have children around, or even if you don't. A simple solution is just to get in the habit of turning the thickness to zero immediately before or after turning the slicer off. My other issue is that the manual says that no part of the slicer is dishwasher safe. This is extremely annoying as there are several removable non-electronic parts that are difficult to clean by hand. It seems absurd that the heavy duty plastic and stainless steel that these parts are made of would not hold up to a household dishwasher. Overall, I find this to be an excellent slicer and highly recommend for home use. Much better than the cheaper underpowered models that are nearly impossible to clean properly. Back To Top Chef's Choice 630 International Gourmet Electric Food Slicer Available from Amazon Price: $246.04 Updated on 11-15-2008.

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