EdgeCraft 610 Chef's Choice Premium Electric Food Slicer
by Edgecraft
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of EdgeCraft 610 Chef's Choice Premium Electric Food Slicer
Customer Review: Chefs choice 610 slicer
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this on sale and got an extra 10% off on special. Total of $89... I had been watching this and also the varitilt 632. Planned uses are for homemade bacon, Canadian bacon and pastrami. After reading many reviews I was a little cautious, but I am glad I went for the 610. Cut a tip roast tonight for sandwich meat and it was awesome. The slicer went through slightly warm meat with very thin slices. If I had wanted thinner I would have had to freeze the meat slightly. Overall very satisfied. Clean up is very easy, after removing the food slider, the thickness plate and the blade, I used a dry paper towel to get the initial mess, then went back with soapy water and bleach for the disinfecting. The blade is extremely sharp, so be careful when handling. The little black plastic piece that is used to "steer" the cut slice away comes off, and simply snaps back in. I would totally recommend this slicer for the random user like myself, it's not a commercial deli slicer, but it's not a $2500 piece of equipment either.Customer Review: Making pleasant looking food was never easier.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have only used my slicer twice since I received it. First, I would like to remind purchasers that the blades (I bought the ham slicer blade) are very sharp. However, used according to instructions keeps fingers on your hand and a smile on your face. I had great success by allowing the meat to sit in the refrigerator long enough to become more solid. After slicing I applied a glaze then baked an additional time. I again used the ham slicer blade for a beef brisket following the same procedure. It provided perfect presentable slices which were placed in sealed bags and frozen. The meat was used later for curry, Stroganoff, and sandwiches. Slicing the meat extended the meat over more servings. I highly recommend this slicer.
It does take a while to clean up but if done immediately after use it is quite a snap. All the parts necessary for cleaning are exposed for a cloth to reach.
Remember: Be careful around the blades they are sharp. After all that's why they work so well.
Customer Review: Wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
While I may not be a professional cook (far from it, actually) this item has been a wonderful addition to my array of cooking devices. This electric food slicer is able to slice just about anything into just about any size. Also, if one ever needs to, say, slice a zucchini extremely thin, on a relatively frequent basis, then this is the way to go.
Using the 610 Premium Electric Food Slicer is a snap. All you do is assemble, place the food on the tray, and slide it over the spinning blade. Also, clean-up is just as easy. You disassemble, wash lightly but thoroughly, dry, then reassemble. Also, unless you do something stupid, it is near impossible to cut yourself using this device.
If you aren't going to use it often, then I would recommend not buying an electric slicer, but just cutting the food with a knife instead. However, if you are going to use it on a regular basis, then there is no slicer I would recommend more from a financial and quality standpoint.
Customer Review: Even Better Than I Expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I received my slicer about two weeks ago and immediately used it to slice a 3 ft. long bulk summer sausage. It was a breeze. I had never used a slicer before and I was very pleased with the sturdiness of the machine (it is not all plastic) and the ease of use. The slicer tray moves effortlessly and smoothly. The adjustment on the blade is excellent, going from very fine to very thick. It was a breeze to clean up, as it comes apart for cleaning and the instructions that came with it were detailed and accurate. I did purchase the smooth blade so I could get the thin deli slices, based on other reviews I read before I made my purchase. I have since sliced bulk pork roll with it as well and I am just as impressed. I am looking forward to slicing pot roast and a ham that I plan to make next week. I would highly recommend this product for anyone who is looking for a good home slicer. It is a good value for the price.Customer Review: Solid slicer for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
Years ago I worked at a grocery store and used a professional slicer, and for $100 I did not expect this slicer to compare. Frankly it is not in that range, but before I bought this one I tried out a Waring slicer that was about $20 less. This slicer works and feels much more like the professional slicer and is well worth the extra money for a starting slicer.
We bought the slicer primarily for slicing up sandwich meat, and it is working very well. After trying the Waring, I was not expecting that much better from this product. The Waring 150 motor started to smell hot fairly quickly, it moved all around on the counter, and it had a lot of plastic pieces.
The Chef's Choice is much more solid with a lot more metal. It tears down nicely. It cut nicely, and while the blade does not spin very fast, the motor still handled a full ham without overheating.
I am very pleased with it.