Troubleshooting Apple Peeler Corer Slicer: Tips and Tricks for Proper Use

[smilesarepriceless]

So i had someone come up to me at a show last night...said her APCS is just over 3 yrs old, but it seems to not be working properly regarding the actual process of peeling the apple..and it does it half way and then messes up.

Has anyone any experience or info. about this. Obviously since it is out of warranty, it can't be replaced, but I told her I'd check around to see if anyone had a similar problem and if they had any 'trick' to suggest to help her APCS to work properly...

 

[DebbieJ]

She may need a new blade, available as a replacement part.

 

[tabnat80]

mine has never worked right but i figured i just didn't know what i was doing. Maybe i'll replace the blade to see if that helps. Although i doubt that it's the blade since i've only used it 10 times or so and 1/2 the times it's screwed up so bad i've not been able to use the poor apple for the recipe. (apple bundles, i looooove those things!)

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I would first ask her what type of apples she is peeling. The soft ones are very hard to peel w/o smashing the apple. Also, the blade is adjustable in and out (closer or further away from the apple). She also should crank very fast when it starts to peel. I find this makes it easier.

I've had my APCS for 15 years and have never had to replace the blade.

 

[fruit76loop]

mine has never worked right but i figured i just didn't know what i was doing. Maybe i'll replace the blade to see if that helps. Although i doubt that it's the blade since i've only used it 10 times or so and 1/2 the times it's screwed up so bad i've not been able to use the poor apple for the recipe. (apple bundles, i looooove those things!)

Have you tried moving the peeling blade back and forth? As in moving it back and tightening it AND trying to peel or vice versa.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Has she ever put it in the dishwasher?If so ... she will probably need a new blade.I didn't know I wasn't supposed to put it in there until I became a consultant.