Kleva Range Questions & Answers

Hi Slugga, the blades aren't sharp enough to slice tomatoes. The Sumo Slicer is useless as is the customer service. I sliced potatoes and they came out wafer thin. I had to chuck them out along with the Sumo Slicer!

If I were you I would take this as a sign you are not meant to buy this product. Having read through almost all the reviews, way more than 50% of them are negative. In fact A LOT MORE than 50%! Do you really want to go through all that hassle to have a product that doesn't work, and even when it does only works when you use cheese, carrots zucchini, onions, cauliflower and biscuits. That's a very restricted list of things it is actually able to grate.

Do you have a spare $70 to throw away? If so it sounds like you might as well just take it and throw it directly in the bin and save yourself the time and effort of buying this item.

Mind you, I'm not saying never buy anything from this Kleva Range. It's knives are apparently pretty good.

But, the sumo grater not so good. When you see them on TV,, they don't reuse the same one over and over. They use a new one for each item. Given the reviews, it sounds very likely they are especially sharpened. Think about whether you really want to invent the wheel again or if you are going to pay attention to all those who have left negative reviews. Not just for what it won't grate but for safety reasons as well. If it grates the plastic into your food,, that's a health hazard. If it won't empty of liquid, that too is a health hazard. It can grow all sorts of bacteria that may end up causing you to get sick not to mention mould which we all know can make you really sick. So, I'm suggesting, since you're having problems with your card, sit and think about it for a moment before pushing ahead. Cheers and have a lovely day.

Thanks!! Before seeing your message, I did buy one. It's good but leaves bits around the blade that don't get through and it's certainly not without mess or cleaning. I do like it and use it but only if I'm grating multiple things. For one thing, like cheese, I just use my old grater cause it's quick and easier to clean.

Kimedw, no worries. I'm curious, have you found your's is able to grate lots of different items, like nuts, potatoes, etc or is it limited in what it can easily grate and did it turn lots of things into moosh? Also, in the end is it easier and quicker to use and clean than a normal grater? I'd really appreciate your view because I was going to buy one but haven't because the reviews were overwhelmingly bad. Cheers, Angela

Why would the Government need to step in when this is a good product. My friend and I both have one and we both think it is awesome.

Lucky you!

I have seen many people on You Tube, reviewing products, using them incorrectly and then giving them a two thumbs down. The Sumo Slicer is based on the old "Mouli Grater" which guess what?... some people loved and some people didn't. The Sumo Slicer is well made, and the suction does stick well on any smooth hard surface. If you don't press firmly down while turning the dial it wont stick for long. Understanding the principle of suction helps. Also, onions grow in layers, so if you put it in the wrong way, you won't be happy with the results. I recommend starting with carrots, zucchini and cheese and work your way up through the others. It is also like a golf swing, when turning the crank. Follow through with the rotation. I see people on You Tube "jerking" the handle and pressing down to hard with the food item, impeding the rotation. The "feeder" fits in only one way, and I see so many people using it backwards. Nobody reads directions. : ) Also using the right blade for the right food item. Great item and for those that can't get it to work, please do not say you "threw it in the garbage", give it to a friend who just may love it. It seems in this day and age, people require instant results and instant responses or they flip. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

To separate top from base. From the front put your hand in the cylinder shape and place other hand at the back and it should just push out.
The ridged section in the middle should turn clockwise to make the suction work and turning anti clockwise should loosen it

Yes, it all comes apart. The clear plastic hopper can only be released when the dial for the suction is in the unlocked position. Then it will slide out for cleaning.
The separate pieces are: suction base, clear plastic hopper, white hopper insert (for pushing veg down without grinding your fingers), white plastic grinding handle & grinding, slicing & grating drums.

Thanks for that!

Need details to return sumo slicer

I'm not sure about anyone else but mine had an internal short after only a few weeks of use rendering it unusable i.e. it stopped working. I was able to get a refund/replacement (I opted for refund).

Can you use spray on starch with iron

I havnt bought one yet.

I did not slice them I sliced capsicum and brinjal. They were smashed rather than slicing. Reason Is that the blades are blunt. Only hard items like carrot can be sliced
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I sliced my cabbage for coleslaw no problems.

$199 on it's own, or $149 with a "free gift". No, it's not a misprint.