Saladacco fiasco

[gavinart]

I bought the saladacco -- first thing I notice is the little blade pops off so you can wash it -- but it comes off so damn easy you can lose it! I noticed this right away and was very careful not to misplace this little mechanism.

Well it went down my dishdrain -- (the one day my wife actually did the dishes!) and now I am left with just a spiral slicer -- no more spaghetti .

I have to buy an new one, cannot find replacement parts for this device. I's only $25 but I only used it 3x!

Anyone else have this problem?

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Hi Gavin-I was so afraid of that happening that I always put the blade in a SAFE place-away from the drain. I was more worried about me forgetting -as my husband HATES doing dishes.

Sorry to hear of this-well..time for a new one-or check out "used" maybe since you just need the one part.

Things like that happen..
Lana

[tvillemom]

I did the same thing....except I think DH put my saladacco through the dishwasher... I don't know if i can bite the bullet and order another $25 gadget for that little device!!! I would love to be able to order a replacement. Can we figure out which company actually makes and distributes the saladacco...then maybe we can get a replacement for it??
wendi

[levamssg]

My blade won't stay in, the little knob that holds it broke and I had used it less than 1/2 dozen times. So I bought a spirooli (spiruli) instead of a saladaco. It works great -- no little parts to lose, and it is very sturdy. The 'pasta' is a bit thicker, but it makes curly 'fries'. Does the thin slices too. Don't think it was as expensive as a saladaco ... you might want to try one. Good Luck!

[Punky]

My blade won't stay in, the little knob that holds it broke and I had used it less than 1/2 dozen times. So I bought a spirooli (spiruli) instead of a saladaco. It works great -- no little parts to lose, and it is very sturdy. The 'pasta' is a bit thicker, but it makes curly 'fries'. Does the thin slices too. Don't think it was as expensive as a saladaco ... you might want to try one. Good Luck!

I have both too, and prefer the spirooli! It is around the same price; i think a few dollers less. It is sturdier I think; but also takes up alot more space so that's the trade off. It is on the big size. It made spaghetti size noodles really really quick. Takes me a lot longer to make angel hair in the saladacco.
Just my 2cents.

[Sheryl]

Contact whoever you bought it from and they should be able to offer you a replacement for a small amount. If not ask for the supplier name. Metro Garnisher is the official name. Ask Alissa.... she sells them too. She may be able to help.

I just never take that part out... seems to stay in well.

Cheers,
Sheryl

[gavinart]

I knew I wasn't the only one who had that problem!

Think the spirooli is the one to go with -- was not impressed with the saladacco in the first place.

[jjonak]

I just got my saladacco and was not impressed. It seems to be pretty cheap quality - one of the plastic teeth was broken when it arrived and the handle does not actually screw into the part that holds down the vegetable because the screw inserts are stripped. It was pretty frustrating having waited a week and then having one with defective parts that wouldn't even assemble. I tried then just using the blade by hand to see how it worked and it seemed pretty hit or miss and tough with soft vegetables. So I'm definitely sending mine back, but I ordered the spirooli instead.

From everything I've read, the spirooli is much more consistent and easier to use.

[tvillemom]

I have a spirooli, and bought a saladacco because I felt like I could make Alissa's ravioli better with the saladacco (which I did) but after only using it twice, I've lost that little "thingie". Not real happy about that. I didn't take it out, it FELL out! Oh well, I'll contact the company I ordered it from and see what happens!
Wendi

[rawpriestess]

WOW, I've had my Joyce Chen, Saladaco for 5 years, use it alot and never had any challenges with it


I am so lucky.

[rawpriestess]

But on the other hand, I did see three of them break the first time they were used, but they weren't the Joyce Chen brand, they were something else, I was stunned, this was a year or so ago.


So, maybe it is a different brand, or a different company making them, as they looked the same as mine, but much more cheaply made thinner plastic, etc.

[Shivananda]

So, maybe it is a different brand, or a different company making them, as they looked the same as mine, but much more cheaply made thinner plastic, etc.

Same here. I've had my Joyce Chen brand for maybe 5 years, no problems. And the ones I see in stores now are cheap knockoffs.

[aravis]

I had the exact same thing happen to me. I bought a Progressive brand, used it once. Cleaned it and put it away. Later I turned on the garbage disposal and heard a grinding sound. I found the little white arm in there without the teeth. I don't know where the teeth are but I am afraid to put my hand down there to find out. I replaced mine with a Joyce Chen that looks identical but I'm glad to hear that others have had more luck with this brand. All in all, I think it's worth it. But I haven't been able to make as beautiful carrots as shown in the picture. They don't seem to separate all the way. The zucchini looks great though.

[Shivananda]

But I haven't been able to make as beautiful carrots as shown in the picture. They don't seem to separate all the way.

I've seen this problem at various times with all spiral slicers and mandolines and benriners and vslicers. They do well with zucchini and daikon and other softer veggies, but the comb teeth don't always cut all the way through hard veggies like carrot or beet.

Two things... sometimes changing the pressure you are using helps. And usually, if you massage the veggies a little they will finally separate neatly where the cuts are.

[aravis]

Thanks, I'm glad it's just not me!