Question 1

I am looking for a slicer which can slice very thin.  What is the thinest slice in mm?

Accepted Answer

Mine slices things like beets and carrots super-thin, a sixteenth of an inch or so. I use the slices to make chips in the oven, and the thinnest setting is actually too thin for me. I have to go up one or two settings from the thinnest.

Question 2

Why can't I lift up the blade to replace it. I would have to pry it up with something

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Always take it out from the bottom. Safest. Easiest. Grab the mandolin with both hands. The top side should be facing you, and your thumbs will be on that top side with your fingers hidden underneath, clasping the unit. One hand should be where the hinges are...and the other on the opposite side (the side typically touching the countertop when open and ready for use). Now, just hold the mandolin with your thumb on top, (far from the blade) and apply simple consistent force with your fingers from underneath. Sometimes, one side dislodges first. If this happens, just apply equal pressure to the opposite side. Now the blade is free. Rotate it up from the two plastic tabs which serve as hinges. They are located on the blade side. Now, gently tug or pull when the insert (with the blade), and the main body form an angle greater than 45 degrees. At this point the insert/ blade should be completely free. Respect the blade. It is sharp. Treat it the same way that you would any sharp knife.

Question 3

Does it do cubes?

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Actually Progressive makes a mandoline that cubes and slices.  It's the PL8 Professional cubing Mandoline.  About $70 here on Amazon.

Question 4

Can it slice 3/8 inch thick sweet potatoes?

Accepted Answer

It can slice anywhere from 1-9 mm in 1 mm increments. Since there are 25.4 mm in an inch it can slice at max slightly more than 1/3 inch thick (9mm) or  @.35 inches. 3/8 = Roughly that so, i would say yes, at max, it’s about 3/8 thick. If it needs to be precisely 3/8 then it’ll be off by a few thousandths

ASIN	B01CT63964
Additional Features	Manual
Best Sellers Rank	#7,013 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #30 in Mandolines
Blade Material Type	Stainless Steel
Blade Shape	Rectangular
BladeLength	9 Millimeters
Brand Name	Mueller Austria
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (37,692)
Included Components	MU-MANDO
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Item Type Name	MU-MANDO
Item Weight	2.2 Pounds
Manufacturer	Mueller Austria
Manufacturer Part Number	MU-MANDO
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Manufacturers Warranty
Material Type	Plastic
Model Number	MU-MANDO
Operation Mode	Manual
Product Care Instructions	Use as instructed
Recommended Uses For Product	Cheese, Vegetable
UPC	635409805071
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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