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?

Accepted Answer

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
Best Sellers Rank	#466,321 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #294 in Mandolines
Blade Length	5 Inches
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Blade Shape	V Shape
Brand	Mueller
Colour	Multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 22,844 Reviews
Enclosure Material	plastic, pewter, MU-MANDO
Item Dimensions L x W x H	42.4L x 14W x 40.6H Centimeters
Item Weight	2.2 Pounds
Manufacturer	Mueller Austria
Material	plastic, pewter, MU-MANDO
Operation Mode	Manual
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Product Dimensions	42.4L x 14W x 40.6H Centimeters
Product Features	Dishwasher Safe
Recommended Uses For Product	Vegetable
Special Feature	Dishwasher Safe
UPC	635409805071

Mueller Austria V-Pro 5 Blade Adjustable Mandoline Slicer â€“ White/Grey

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