It is an all-in-one fast chopper, slicer and wedger of onions, potatoes, celery, peppers and other firm vegetables.
According to Metcalfe, it as a master at cutting fresh herbs and cooked chicken at ham at high speed.
The latest version features:
- New colour-coding for blade assemblies and push blocks
- New push block gaskets for easy cleaning
- A new push block coating to increase durability and extend block life
The colour-coded blade assemblies and push blocks are said to make correct change-out faster and easier, with less risk of mismatching, a mistake which can crash the blades and damage the block.
With the new push block gaskets, the blocks can be cleaned by pulling two tabs to remove and clear away all the food debris in one action. The block can then be rinsed clean, and the gasket can be slipped back over to continue.
The nylon-based resin material now used to manufacture the push blockshas been made more durable than previous models.
The enhancement promises a longer performance life, and reduces the risk of tooth breakage or block shavings in the food from accidental blade contact while cutting.
At the same time, many of the staple features and benefits of the previous Chopper 2 model remain, including a 4 ¼” cutting area for large vegetables, as well as a pre-tensioned slicing blade cartridge design, aluminium and stainless-steel construction.
The sturdy base of the Easy Chopper 3 is higher and wider, however, covering a 1/6- or 1/3-size six-inch deep food pan, or a two-quart round pan.
Seven models are available, ranging from a ¼ ins square cut version to a 1/2-inch thick slice unit. Six- and eight-section wedger kits are optional extras.