Reviews for Avantco SL312 12" Manual Gravity Feed Meat Slicer - 1/3 hp

The slicer worked great for 13 months and then the motor went out. As we use it 5 days a week, we needed a replacement fast. Good luck with that, all the sites including Webstaruant were out of stock on this motor. The motor is expensive. So, looks like you have to buy a whole new unit since you cant get the motor in a reasonable amount of time. I would not recommend. Unit 1 month out of warrantee.

After a recommendation from a friend, I decided to have a look at the Avantco SL310 slicer to replace a cheap slicer for my home kitchen use where I slice meat 2 or 3 times a week. I wanted something durable that could slice deli thin slices or thicker as needed and something that would last me for a LONG time. I decided to give the Avantco a try and I'm glad I did. After using this slicer for several months I am convinced that it will last me for a LONG time and I am quite satisfied with it. It's durable and easy to use. In my opinion this slicer is rather easy to clean. There are two twist off knobs require to remove the slider and the blade face plate and then three phillips head screws to remove the blade.  Read More

I have several of these slicers. They work really well. Only downfall is that they are hard to get completely cleaned.

Well worth the money. I have waited before writing this review and after owning the slicer for 4 years next month I feel I can give a pretty accurate review. I use this about every 6 weeks to slice roughly 100 pounds of partially frozen beef and pork, whole ribeye roasts and pork loins, so it gets a workout. Have never had one problem with it and slices great. I have sliced from almost see thru thin to 1/2" thickness. Very consistent, but keep in mind that the thickness will appear different between thawed meat and frozen. Cleaning, yes, it does take a bit of work to give it a good detailed cleaning. If you use the right tools and don't over torque the screws when putting it back together, you will never have a problem. I take the bottom tray off (5 screws) and then you can the the 2 shroud nuts off which makes cleaning so much easier. Blade screws should be Swedish torque (nicensnug), not German torque (goodntight). Well worth the 20 minute clean.

cheaply made. the foot broke off after six months and can't be repaired. They wont cover it under warranty saying it is "damaged". Well, may be if it want so cheaply made the metal would not break under normal use. Now I have to how the whole thing away.

We just ordered it late May this year and it already stopped working. It has been only 4 months. We only use it 3,4 times a week.

Went to use this slicer and after the first use, slid the slicer over to clean underneath it. One of the feet broke off while sliding it across the stainless steel table. Contacted WebstaurantStore and they said this was product abuse and would not cover any repairs! PLEASE NOTE ALL HEAVY SLICERS MUST ME LIFTED CAREFULLY TO CLEAN UNDERNEATH AS SLIDING WILL VOID WARRANTY!

I bought this slicer to make my life easier... unfortunately, it has done the opposite. It is very difficult to clean - even though I spent the extra money to get the cleaning kit. When slicing it spits product out the sides and the top that get caught up in the blade... truly a mess and truly messy. DO NOT BUY.

Outstanding value for the price! Large enough to hold a brisket in the carriage and a wide range of thickness selections from paper thin to over 1/2". My only complaint is the meat guard on the back of the blade does not sufficiently match the profile of the blade to keep stray meat from being pulled behind the blade. Other than that I would not hesitate to purchase again or recommend this Avantco slicer.

The Avantco SL310 10" Manual Gravity Feed Meat Slicer - 1/4 hp is a great product for the prices. It is easy to use and although basic suits all of our needs in a small restaurant/deli

have used for years - multiple times weekly. WE do not sliced daily - but it has held up great and ive only sharpened it once or twice - holds it edge well.

We use only 2-3 months and now it’s broken. We use another one from another store it’s work almost a year. I think this one is low quality.

This slicer Avantco SL 312 12” manual is very good deal , fast delivery and soo easy the assembly, every part is good and easy to use . I think is the best for the price and I compared a lot of slicer before buy it.

The job that this does is amazing. For that portion, I give it 5 stars. But, the black plastic "pusher handle" is POORLY AND CHEAPLY manufactured. If you screw it tight on the slider tray, the little plastic threads inside the handle strip right off and the handle won't stay on. The black plastic handle screws on to a metal screw...so, plastic screwing on to metal wasn't the most brilliant design. The Webstaurant Store wanted to ship me a new plastic handle... Geez, the thing only weighs a few ounces. The shipping charges are a major rip-off. Instead, I took the old handle, along with the tray framework that the handle screws on to, down to a local metal fabrication shop. This will now last a lifetime, I got stainless steel.

Love this! Just used, cleaned & reassembled for the first time. Sliced an eye of round into paper thin slices with no problems. Cleaning it properly is a 15 minute job, but I'm super fussy. Actually cleaning it was not as bad as I expected. This is a quality piece of equipment, I'm very pleased!

Slicey slicey slicey! It's slice city over here at the restaurant ever since we got this slicer. We alive bacon. And we slice arrows. And we slice carrots. We slice ham. It's more than good. It's grrrrrrrrereeat!

For a light duty slicer, you can't beat the price. Light duty by my definition means I have to take time to clean it. A cut proof glove is a must for cleaning this thing. The cleaning kit helps with the every day wipe down, but if you slice something fatty (bacon) then you'll want to clean it down deep which takes some doing. As far as actual slicing goes, this thing definitely holds it's own. The carriage has smooth action and the slices are clean.

This is one of the great investment I made for my kitchen. It is very easy to use, to clean and most of all is it very compact. Higly recommend for small space.

I'm not sure if the slicer is defective or if this is how they all are, but the setup is warped. Making it difficult to use and to evenly slice. Everyone of the staff has tried it and hates it.

Decided that I did not need this item but was unable to return due to the time restrictions. The box is unopened and will of course absorb the restocking fee.

Very happy with my new meat slicer. Definitely recommended

I love this machine, it is very quiet and has a sharp edge. It is also easy to clean.

We process a whole hog every year. Slicing bacon and ham was a nightmare to do by hand. We purchased this slicer mainly for the reasonable price, locally other 12" slicers were 3X the price. We were very happy to find quality like you see in the deli. This is able to slice super thin if wanted, and can slice as fast as you can run it. We processed 8 Lbs of bacon & ham in less than 2 hours, including vacuum sealing. It also comes with a detachable blade sharpener which is awesome. I highly recommend this slicer.

Muy buena rebanadora es pequeña facil de maniobrar, meteriales de muy buena calidad

This slicer works reasonably well. The blade is easy to sharpen and the guard glides well. The downsides are that A) It's very hard to clean and B) it is quite small. We don't slice much and this guy gets the job done, but I would get something bigger if you slice regularly.

This slicer is great for the amount of slicing we do and it runs well....but why am I getting discoloration on products like ham? The ham slices have black marks on them. Is this oxidation and how can I fix it?

Not all that great, We doon't really use our slicer a lot so when my old Hobart broke after a liftime of use , we went with this one ... It does slice ok after getting some use to it, but it is a pain to clean. We spend more time taking it appart for cleaning than we do use it. Super flomsy feel to it too, but that is to be expected from that brand since all they make is "disposable".

This is an awesome slicer and it accommodates my needs. It has come in very handy especially during these lock downs, it has allowed me to be creative and also produce of outstanding cold cut sandwiches at home.

It does a great job at cutting meat. We have used it to cut ham and meats. We have not been disappointed so far. Great addition to our home.

I purchased this for home use only. It is fairly light and performs well, very easy to clean. Working in kitchens all my life I always want to get the biggest and best but this satisfy's all my needs.

I love this machine . It is small and practice. Easy to use and great quality. I recommend you this producto because it's price is lower than many others.

The Avantco slicer has a lot of power for a small slicer. Great for small commercial kitchens and restaurants. Highly recommended!! Great for moderate use

This slicer is powerful enough for my needs and small enough to move around by myself. Not the strongest motor but perfect for my needs. Sharpens easy and it is fairly easy to clean.

Highly disappointed in the components with this slicer. It has been used a handful of times in the last 4 years and the metal is tarnished. We cared for it properly and it was stored in a dry space. Contacted the company who told us not to air dry after washing, then sent a video telling us to air dry all parts. They would not stand behind their product as their minimal warranty of 1 year was up. I found them to be demeaning and lacked care for their product they produced. Will definitely be going with a different company from now on. Customer service is very poor.

I would highly recommend this Meat Slicer. It is made of heavy duty rust proof material. It is very easy to use, and most importantly, it is commercial grade.

Been using this machine for over a year and it still works just fine! It does not work if you want super super thin cuts almost paper like! But it works fine for regular ham.

This is one of my favorite Webstaurantstore purchases. This slicer is very sharp, and a fairly powerful motor. I use this often for basic prep and serving uses. It does a great job with roast beef and turkey and other soft meats, but can trouble getting through aged salumi. Its impossible to get a thin slice of prosciutto or capicola, both are dense cold cuts. Also, at 10" it wont fit a whole top round, but when we have large items, we just usually split them in half and they slice perfectly. Thoroughly cleaning this machine is not for the faint of heart. It doesnt break down completely and getting into the little nooks and crannies takes work. It is a significant trade off, but at this price and value, its one we are comfortable with.

Great for the price, been using for 2 years and its still holding strong! Would buy again if we were in need of another slicer