OXO Salad Spinner: Small Clear Spinner
Thursday, August 19, 2010 20:15OXO Salad Spinner: Small Clear Spinner Review
Simply put, the Oxo salad spinner receives such stellar reviews because it is an extremely well designed product, that operates on a simple principle, and works fantastically well. Given a choice, almost everyone would prefer fresh, clean vegetables and fruit. However, washing them usually leaves you with the problem of excess water, and that is where the Oxo comes in.
The spinner has three components, the bowl, the basket, and the lid. Put your vegetables, fruit, or whatever you want to drain off excess liquids from, in the basket. Place the basket in the bowl, resting on the center pin at the bottom of the bowl. Release the spring loaded handle, and then while holding down the lid, push down on the handle a few times. The centrifugal force generated from spinning the contents in the basket, draws liquid and small debris to the outer walls of the bowl. What remains in the basket is relatively dry, and excess water and debris can be discarded.
The bowl is made of extra hard plastic, that is shaped so that it is difficult to tip over, even when the basket is spinning at high speed. The rubber on the bottom of the bowl provides traction, and helps keep the bowl from spinning, or tipping over, while you are pumping. There is very little friction between the spinning basket, and the bowl and lid, and it is quite remarkable how long the basket will keep spinning if you just let it spin. There is a button on the top of the lid that acts as a brake, and will slow and stop the basket. To maintain a minimum profile, there is a sliding lever that locks down the spring loaded handle into the lid. Although holding the lid down is recommended, even when spinning at high speed, the lid seems to stay in place pretty securely. It is kind of hard to see the mechanism inside the lid, but hopefully any metal parts are corrosion resistant, as these would probably be the only things that might normally fail.
The Oxo spinner is a little pricey, and takes up quite a bit of space, but with a near perfect design, it is highly recommended if you enjoy serving a terrific salad. It appears to be made of high quality materials, that should provide excellent results for a very long time, and is available in a variety of colors and sizes. If you get one, the odds are very high that you will love it. Bon appetite!
OXO Salad Spinner: Small Clear Spinner Feature
- Stop and start at the touch of a button.
- Lid comes apart for easy cleaning.
- Basket can be doubles as a colander.
- Bowl can be used for serving.
- Available in green or clear.
OXO Salad Spinner: Small Clear Spinner Overview
The OXO Salad Spinner washes greens and whisks away water instantly. One touch of a button starts the spinning motion. A second press stops it. Optionally, use as a colander or serving bowl.
Product Features
• Stop and start at the touch of a button.
• Lid comes apart for easy cleaning.
• Basket can be used as a colander.
• Bowl can be used for serving.
• Available in green or clear.
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