For most people choosing a good electric food slicer is a difficult task.
By following this short list of things to consider before you buy, you will cut down the risk of buying something totally unsuitable for your needs.
Let's begin.
1. Always choose a metal model, either stainless steel or cast aluminium. There are both plastic and metal models you can buy, with the plastic types being cheaper and usually inferior to the metal models. When it comes to a choice of metal or plastic, you should definitely want to choose a metal built electric food slicer. The metal models are much better than their plastic counterparts. They are more hygienic, slice better and are easier to clean after use.
2. Be sure to choose the model size that is right for you. There are many makes, sizes and models to choose from. If all you intend to do with your electric food slicer is slice up vegetables and cheeses, then maybe getting one is not for you maybe a mandoline type slicer would be best for you. However, if you intend slicing whole roasts, turkey or other large items as well as the vegetables and cheeses, then an electric food slicer, would save you time in the kitchen and give you perfectly sliced produce.
3. It has to be easy to clean. You would obviously not want to spend all night cleaning the slicer after your meal. If you were to choose a plastic model, cleaning it would take a lot longer. While it would take you 15 minutes to clean a plastic slicer, it only takes about 5 minutes to wipe down a metal one. It's your choice, but I would always recommend a metal electric food slicer.
4. Safety is a must. Obviously, safety is paramount. The cutting blades on these machines are very sharp. A good quality food slicer will always have added built in safety features such as a dual switch setting to prevent the slicer from switching on automatically. Always check the features and product description before buying an electric food slicer.
I hope this short guide is helpful to you when deciding which electric food slicer to choose. Sometimes the best option is to take advice from others who have already found a reliable model.
For these reasons I recommend the
EdgeCraft 610 Electric Food Slicer.