Tomato Slicer Instructions

Tomato slicers produce even, uniform cuts with consistency.

A tomato slicer is a single-task piece of kitchen equipment that facilitates the uniform slicing of tomatoes and other small, soft vegetables. They operate on simple principles -- a tomato is placed on the slide board and a pusher forces the tomato through a horizontal collection of blades spaced from three-sixteenths of an inch to three-eighths of an inch, depending on the blade kit. Although most models have blade guards to prevent a hand from entering the blade housing, always exercise caution when using a tomato slicer.

Things You'll Need

• Dish soap
• Wax paper or container approximately 1 inch tall

Instructions

1. Clean the tomato slicer prior to use. Remove the thumb screws that hold the slide stop in place, remove the slide stop and pull the pusher from the slide board. Wash the slicer and its components with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. Rinse the slicer and its components in lukewarm water to remove any soap residue.

2. Allow the slicer and components to air dry and come to room temperature seperately. Reassemble the slicer by attaching the slide board and blade shield with their mounting screws, slide the pusher back on the slide board and reattach the slide stop with the thumb screws.

3. Place the slicer on a level, flat surface. Attach the table stop, if included, to the slicer. Brace the slicer against the table's edge with the table stop. If the slicer has suction-cup legs instead of a table stop, ensure the legs are securely holding against the table's surface.

4. Place a piece of wax paper or small container at the distal end of the slicer to catch the tomato slices as they exit the blade housing. Pull the handle proximally until it reaches the slide stop. Place a rinsed, dry tomato on the slide board between the slicer's blades and the pusher plates.

5. Push the handle toward the blades in one swift motion. The tomato will come out sliced on the opposite side of the blades. Return the handle to the proximal position and repeat the slicing procedure if needed. Clean the slicer after each use in the same manner as the initial cleaning.

References

• Nemco Food Equipment: Easy Tomato Slicer