So I made the decision right then and there. To invest in kitchen appliances that will make life easier for me. Like a banana slicer.
I went right to Amazon and quickly found the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer.
The product benefits are many. It’s faster, safer than using a knife, is
dish washer safe, and great for cereal.
(Although I’m not sure how cereal fits into the contraption.)
I still had so many questions about the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer. Like, how, exactly, does it work with cereal? Before investing in the appliance I did my homework, and studied the questions posted by other Amazon shoppers. And I’m so glad I did!
I still had so many questions about the Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer. Like, how, exactly, does it work with cereal? Before investing in the appliance I did my homework, and studied the questions posted by other Amazon shoppers. And I’m so glad I did!
There are actually hundreds of questions posted and
answered. I selected a sample of some of
the most helpful.
Q: A friend used my H571 to slice a few bananas but accidentally sliced too many. Is there any reverse mode to unslice them? The manual is not helpful.
Q: A friend used my H571 to slice a few bananas but accidentally sliced too many. Is there any reverse mode to unslice them? The manual is not helpful.
A: That is exactly why I hired a Hutzler 571 personal tutor.
I found the manual to be too complicated to troubleshoot this sophisticated
device.
I am not going to let the inability to un-slice scare me away. But the next question was extremely relevant for me, being a leftie:
I am not going to let the inability to un-slice scare me away. But the next question was extremely relevant for me, being a leftie:
Q: Is there a model for left-handed people?
A: Since I am left-handed I have found that using a mirror is helpful. I tried doing it behind my back, but missed the mystery and excitement of watching the slicing.
A: Since I am left-handed I have found that using a mirror is helpful. I tried doing it behind my back, but missed the mystery and excitement of watching the slicing.
As usual I'll have to adapt to a right handed world.
Q: Should I purchase the extended warranty?
A: I did. It seems expensive on first take, but the first time you leave it in your driveway and accidentally back over it, you'll be relieved. I sure was.
I hadn't thought of that. Or this:
Q: I'm planning a trip to Europe. Does anyone make a 220-volt converter for the Hutzler 571?
A: I did. It seems expensive on first take, but the first time you leave it in your driveway and accidentally back over it, you'll be relieved. I sure was.
I hadn't thought of that. Or this:
Q: I'm planning a trip to Europe. Does anyone make a 220-volt converter for the Hutzler 571?
A: Don't bother taking it. Does not work on metric bananas.
I guess I'll leave it home if I travel abroad. This was my personal favorite:
I guess I'll leave it home if I travel abroad. This was my personal favorite:
Q: How much weight will the Hutzler 571 hold if used as a
small ladder?
A: Once received, if you read the manual...you'll see that it clearly states "Do Not Use As Ladder".
A: Once received, if you read the manual...you'll see that it clearly states "Do Not Use As Ladder".
After reading the Questions and Answers I was convinced. I ordered my Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer.
It arrived today!
I was shaking with excitement as I opened the package, peeled a banana and sliced it. Without breaking a sweat.
I was THRILLED with my new appliance. It will probably extend my life by..hours!
It was worth ever cent I invested in it.
All $3.84.
And I realized that my drinking buddies might enjoy playing on my new appliance. Which means ONE OF THE AMAZON ANSWERS WAS WRONG!
I'll have to post a correction.
It arrived today!
I was THRILLED with my new appliance. It will probably extend my life by..hours!
It was worth ever cent I invested in it.
All $3.84.
And I realized that my drinking buddies might enjoy playing on my new appliance. Which means ONE OF THE AMAZON ANSWERS WAS WRONG!
I'll have to post a correction.
