Best Automatic Slicers & Graters
Very happy with this slicer – Bought this for one purpose only, to slice home baked bread. The recipe & method used results in a very tough crusted loaf, and typical of a bread… Read more
maker, the loaf is quite tall, so difficult to cut manually. The machine arrived only a few days ago Ex Amazon, listed as "Ritter 501.020 Markant 05 Food Slicer", and it did a brilliant job, easily slicing through the thick crust, without force feeding it. Quality is typical of German made products, excellent fit and finish. Only time will tell if it lasts well, but initial impression is very positive, and the price was reasonable at Au$118. The only thing negative is the fact that it was delivered with two round pin plug, so had to use a cheap universal adaptor.
Great Slicer – I have had this slicer for years. It has sliced bread, ham, silverside and other meats. It slices well, still going strong. It is a bit of a pain to… Read more
clean, but nothing some hot soapy water and a brush doesn't fix. Would give it 5 stars, except for the cleaning issues, so gave it 4.
Best Electric Cheese Grater Around - Although might be hard to get at a reasonable price – The Ariete Gratì Metal Cheese Grater has a design that matches the classic, vintage model called the Ronson Presto that my mum and Nonna still have… Read more
from decades ago. Despite the design from ages ago, it looks great on the kitchen bench or on the wall if that's what you'd prefer, especially with the metal arm on top. Right out of the box, it's easy to see how user-friendly it is. Operating it is straightforward, and it's ready to go with just a press of a button.
Ease of Use and Charging: Using the Gratì is genuinely easy, which is something I appreciate in a gadget. However, the charging process leaves a bit to be desired. It’s rechargeable, and while that’s convenient, the NiMH battery is somewhat outdated, especially in today’s world where lithium batteries offer faster charging and better overall performance. With the Ariete, you're looking at quite a long charge time - upwards of 15 hours (according to the docs). That said, it compensates somewhat with a lasting charge; the device claims to grate up to 1 kg of cheese on a single charge, though I haven’t put that to the test.
Mounting and Accessories: One thoughtful design feature is the wall-mountable charging base. This is a nice touch for anyone looking to save a bit of counter space, keeping it ready to go when you need it. It comes with most of what you need, including the grater itself, the charging station, two interchangeable grating cylinders (a fine grate and a medium one), and a protective cover. Although it handles cheese grating well, an additional cylinder with a larger grate size would be useful for versatility.
Cleaning and Maintenance: Cleaning the Ariete Gratì Metal is straightforward but does require a bit of extra care. The device isn’t waterproof, so you’ll need to be cautious when rinsing it. Ariete does offer a waterproof model, though it’s nearly twice the price, which might not be worth it for everyone. For regular cleaning, a toothbrush or small cleaning brush works well to get into the small areas that tend to trap cheese residue.
Performance and Overall: Thoughts overall, the Ariete Gratì Metal is a solid choice if you’re looking for a rechargeable, aesthetically pleasing grater that handles its job well without too many frills. While it could benefit from a faster charging, more modern battery system and perhaps another grating cylinder option, it performs reliably and is easy enough to maintain. For those who want a more economical option that’s simple and functional, the Ariete Gratì Metal gets the job done, even if there are a few areas where it could be improved.
A little pricey for a cheese grater, but well worth it in my opinion. Can be purchased from Amazon.
Modification: After having used this for a while I figured out that this can be indeed converted to a lithium battery with a little electronic and soldering know-how. I purchased a 3.7V lithium battery and a small lithium battery charge controller IC (TP4056). Opened the unit and replaced the 2.4V NiMH battery with the lithium one, and mounted the charging controller inside the base station and connected the output to the existing charging contacts. To charge, I now plug in a USB C charger to the base and the grater will still charge from the base station as per normal. The result: The sightly higher voltage gives the grater more power (the motor turns slightly faster - yes, I'm aware that the higher voltage may damage the motor, but it hasn't happened yet), the battery holds it's charge for longer, and the battery will survive more recharge cycles before losing capacity.
Waste of money – Purchased it to slice bread. Suction legs are not sting, so the whole machine moves when you slicing. Absolutely shocking to slice fresh bread. After… Read more
each slice, have to off the slicer and push the slice of bread out as its stuck. Inconvenient and dangerous even with slicer off, as it's easy to cut your finger on the blade. Slices are choped, not even. I do better job with my blant knife. Very disappointed
Poorly designed. "thickness gauge" 1/5. Not accurate AND moves wide (15 cm) open when food is held against it to slice. Loose. NO adjustmentment. Needs a thumbscrew to hold selected thickness in place. Show details
AVOID- Advertises commercial quality, refuses refund when product fails within 12 weeks – Purchased meat slicer off thier eBay store in August 2022, advertised as commercial quality. Used in home setting for slicing soft meats for… Read more
dehydrating for my dog. Unit failed in November. Gears are plastic, not fit for purpose.
They deleted my first review. But I have been trying to get my refund for over 2 months now. They don't have a service agent in Australia, they won't accept return saying it's too heavy and cost too much to freight back to them. Then they make offers like $50 and you find someone to repair it, or 20% refund. All of which goes against ebay seller terms and ACCC terms. Promised me to pay refund 6th January still no refund and not responding to any messages requesting update. Customer service is the worst I have ever experienced.
Ok, but bad have to fix brand new machine. Designers don't seem to test it ?