VERSATILE: This rugged slicer features all structural components made of cast aluminum and stainless steel, including a metal food pusherPOWER: Extraordinary powerful high torque motor with gear driveSLICING: Tilted food carriage for fast and efficient slicing. A special button secures food carriage in lock position to limit access to blade when unit is not in useMULTI-PURPOSE: The 7-inch stainless steel blade slices a wide variety of foods from deli thin to 3/4-inch thick slicesEASY TO CLEAN DESIGN: Blade, food carriage, food pusher, food Deflector and thickness guide all remove easily for cleaning