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Customer Reviews of Zyliss Smart Touch Salad Spinner 4-6 Servings, White
Customer Rating:   Summary: Clogged cogs for dinner tonight honey! Comment: Once upon a time I purchased a Zyliss salad spinner. It had a mechanism that was operated with twine. A lot like a yo-yo. Exactly like a yo-yo. I was a little skeptical, how long could the twine last anyway? However, I decided the health benefits of salad was worth $25 and purchased it. Eleven and a half years later the twine broke as I forsaw. A forlorn search through craft stores failed to yield strong twine with the correct diameter. Other twines/string snapped after a few uses. Once again I shopped glumly and found the Zyliss was highly favored among reviewers. but with a twist. I couldn't find the highly reviewed model in stock. The newer model (this one) however was available. It sported a lever with a lock (to keep it out of your way when not in use), a brake (for those who can't wait for that first luscious, juicy, delectable leaf) and a internal mechanism to convert your up-down motion into moisture-removing centrifugal force. Once again, I was highly skeptical. The twine was fine! What is wrong with the modern world anyway? But since I figure the health benefits of salad outweigh $29.98, once again I purchased. I've had this for three weeks now. It's been in use almost everyday. Usually, it has trouble engaging when you pump the lever. It can take up to 5-6 tries before the spinning starts. Today the cog jammed. Like all Zyliss products, it looks great. If this continues, I will return to Amazon. And remove some stars from this review. But really, I want 29.98 of that awesome twine so I can repair my old salad spinner. Update - Sept 10, 2008 I've had the spinner for about a month and a half now. Still eating lots of salad almost daily. I dropped the lid of the spinner on my tiled kitchen floor. It's a very heavy lid and a small plastic piece that hold the entire spinner section in place popped out. I was able to fix this with a drop of super glue (non-toxic, of course!). The clogs haven't jammed since. I have no problems now starting the spinning action. I've figured out the correct rhythm to keep it spinning. It's working great. Now I don't know what to think. I can't exactly advocate dropping the lid to fix the cranky mechanism. I guess I'll simply state that, all things considered, the lid is reasonably robust but not indestructible. Customer Rating: Summary: Too 'Smart' by 1/2 Comment: While it has style the Smart Touch is lacking in performance. The pump mechanism is terrible; hard to start and hard to keep moving. More Reviews The new Zyliss, 4-6 serving, Smart Touch Salad Spinner features fast-action pump dry technology, bringing fun and ease to salad preparation while cleansing greens, berries and herbs of dirt and other impurities. It???s easy to use too, with the one-handed operation lever. The non-slip base keeps the spinner secured to the countertop while in use. Furthermore, the attractive salad bowl doubles as a serving piece! Fresh colors and fresh design. Winner of the 2008 red dot award for International Design Excellence.Features Include:Fast-action pump dry technology Designed with a flat lid for stackable storage Easy one-handed operation with non-slip rubber base Bowl doubles as serving piece Winner of the 2008 red dot award for International Design Excellence 
Choosing Appliance -> Food Processor This is a big ticket item, but worth its weight in gold. It will save so much time when it comes to simple chopping or more advanced preparations like mayonnaise. As with most things, buy quality-- it will last longer, be capable of tougher jobs, and give you less problems. To make the food processor easiest to use, leave it on the counter top instead of storing it in a cabinet. Choosing Appliance -> Salad spinner While some may consider this a bit on the gadgety side, I think it is a must as dressings do not stick to water-logged salad greens. Zyliss Smart Touch Salad Spinner 4-6 Servings, White
Tips How to Maintain Appliance -> Natural Granite Maintenance Granite must not be rubbed with abrasive materials instead, wash with clean warm water to which a non-abrasive light neutral detergent (PH7) may be added. Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a chamois leather or similar. Drainer Grooves can be cleaned using wire wool. |
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