Electric Meat Slicers - How to Use Carefully

A meat slicer is a kitchen appliance, which is very versatile. It can, not only slice meats, but also can slice cheese, vegetables, fruits, breads, and other food with ease.

Meat slicers are available in both manual and electric versions.
Now days, manual meat slicer is not in vogue as in manual versions you have to move the food back and forth to slice the food. Also it is very time consuming and the slices may vary in size.

On the other hand, the Electric Meat Slicers are very efficient, accurate and you can finish the work quickly. Also they are very durable and versatile. There are many types of Electric Meat Slicers available with many options.
The Electric Meat Slicers move the carriage with an electric motor, which saves lot of time and efforts. There are a few things, which have to be kept in mind, when buying the Electric meat slicer.

Electric Meat Slicers are classified according to the size of the cutting blade. The size of the cutting blades varies from 9”to 14”. 9” blades are very good for light use, whereas the 12”and the 14”blades are very common and very good for heavy duty and all round use.

The other most important point to remember is the carriage size. Most of the available Electric Meat Slicers have carriage, which can slice meat products from 7½ inches to 12 inches in diameter. Hence if you need big sliced products, you will require a bigger carriage size.

The third most important point to remember is the angle of the carriage. A steep angled carriage is most preferable, as it is easier for self-feeding of the product.
Another thing to look out for is the power of the motor, usually the motor of the Electric Meat Slicers range from ¼ to ½ horsepower.

The bigger the horsepower, the faster the motor runs, and the faster you are able to slice the meat. Most heavy-duty slicers have hardened stainless steel blades, which give very precise desired slices.

Safety is of utmost important before you finalize your model after deciding upon it based upon all the above parameters. The first thing to remember is that it is a big health hazard if not used properly, because of its sharp blades and motor power. Always check if your version of electric meat slicer is safe with all its features and accessories.

Before you start using your Electric Meat Slicers always remember the following points:

Each unit has various features so it’s highly recommended to check the safety and cleaning instructions on a particular model.

Always operate it only with blades guards on and once it is operating, never put your hands anywhere near the blade.

After using the electric meat slicers, remember to clean it thoroughly.
Detach all the cutting and meat handling attachments and then wash them thoroughly with soap and hot water.

Clean the blades very carefully as the blades are very sharp.

Clean the slicer after reading the instruction manual properly. 

Apply a thin coating of salad oil on the blades.

Reassemble the unit again as quickly as possible after cleaning and drying the unit so as to avoid blade exposure. And last but not the least clean the counter top under the slicer.

This was a brief overview on the Electric Meat Slicers and how to use them with lots of care.