Introduction
The Mastrad Top Chips Maker and Slicer Set provides a convenient method for creating fat-free, crispy chips from various vegetables and fruits using a microwave. This set includes a specialized slicer and a silicone chip-making tray designed for optimal results.
Product Components
- Top Chips Maker Tray: Made of premium silicone, this tray allows vegetables and fruits to crisp without added fats or oils.
- Food Slicer: Features a sharp metal blade for slicing ingredients to the ideal thickness for chip making.
- Food Pusher: A safety accessory for use with the slicer.
Image: The Mastrad Top Chips Maker and Slicer Set, showing the silicone tray, food slicer, and food pusher.
Setup
- Unpack Components: Carefully remove all items from the packaging.
- Initial Cleaning: Before first use, wash the Top Chips Maker tray, food slicer, and food pusher with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
- Review Instructions: Read the entire "Use and Safety Instructions" booklet provided with the product for detailed information and warnings.
Operating Instructions
1. Preparing Ingredients
- Select Food: The Top Chips Maker is suitable for potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, and mangoes.
- Wash and Peel: Wash the chosen food thoroughly. Peel if desired (e.g., potatoes, sweet potatoes).
- Slice Food: Use the Mastrad food slicer to create thin, even slices (approximately 1/32 inch or 0.8 mm thick).
- Place the food in the food pusher.
- Hold the food slicer handle with one hand and the food pusher with the other, ensuring fingers are kept away from the blade.
- Slice with continuous pressure and back-and-forth movements.
- Note: For best results, slice food evenly.
- Dry Slices: When cooking potatoes, dry them first using a paper towel before placing them on the Top Chips tray. This helps achieve crispiness.
- Season (Optional): Season your chip slices prior to cooking. Spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, turmeric, pepper, paprika, chives, and other herbs are delicious additions.
Image: Thinly sliced potato rounds being carefully placed onto the silicone chip maker tray.
2. Microwave Cooking
- Arrange Slices: Place the prepared slices onto the Top Chips Maker tray. Ensure slices do not overlap, as this can cause them to fuse together and prevent even cooking.
- Microwave: Place the tray in the microwave. Ensure the microwave turntable is not blocked.
- Follow your microwave's recommended cooking times.
- The chart below provides general recommendations for cooking times based on a 1000W microwave and a single TopChips tray. Cooking times may vary significantly based on microwave wattage, food type, and slice thickness.
Recommended Cooking Times (Based on 1000W Microwave, Single Tray)
| Food | Cooking Time (1 Tray) |
|---|---|
| Potato | 3 min. |
| Carrot | 3 min. 30 sec. |
| Sweet Potato | 4 min. |
| Apple | 3 min. 30 sec. |
| Pear | 4 min. |
| Mango | 4 min. 30 sec. |
- Multiple Trays: When using more than one Top Chips tray (interlocking trays allow stacking), add approximately one extra minute of cooking time per tray. If necessary, cook in additional blocks of 30 seconds for optimal results.
- Monitor Cooking: Always monitor food while cooking to prevent burning. Do not overcook your chips, as this can damage the Top Chips tray.
- Cooling: When done, allow Top Chips to cool a bit before tasting. They will crisp further as they cool.
Image: A hand placing the filled chip maker tray into a microwave oven for cooking.
Image: A hand picking up a golden-brown, crispy chip from the tray, with a bowl of finished chips nearby.
Image: Two Mastrad Top Chips Maker trays filled with various cooked vegetable chips, including potato, zucchini, and carrot.
Maintenance and Care
- Cleaning: Wash all components (tray, slicer, food pusher) before and after each use.
- Dishwasher Safe: The silicone tray is dishwasher safe.
- Hand Wash Slicer: The food slicer should be hand washed only. Rinse immediately after use to prevent food residue from drying on the blade.
- Avoid Abrasives: Do not use sharp objects, abrasive cleaners, or scouring pads on any part of the set, as this can damage the surfaces.
- Storage: Store all components in a clean, dry place when not in use.
Troubleshooting
- Chips Not Crispy:
- Ensure slices are thin and even.
- Dry potato slices thoroughly with a paper towel before cooking.
- Increase microwave cooking time in 30-second increments until desired crispiness is achieved.
- Check your microwave's wattage; lower wattage microwaves may require longer cooking times.
- Chips Sticking Together:
- Ensure slices do not overlap on the tray. Arrange them in a single layer with space between each.
- Microwave Overheating:
- Some microwaves may overheat when cooking multiple batches or for extended periods due to moisture. Allow your microwave to cool down between uses if this occurs.
- Ensure your microwave turntable is not blocked during operation.
- Slicer Not Cutting Evenly:
- Ensure the food is properly positioned in the food pusher and consistent pressure is applied during slicing.
- Inspect the blade for any damage or misalignment.
Specifications
- Brand: Mastrad
- Model Number: A64601
- Material: Silicone (tray), Stainless Steel (slicer blade), Plastic (slicer body, food pusher)
- Color: Charcoal
- Dimensions: 10.88 x 1.13 x 10.88 inches
- Item Weight: 9 ounces
- Operation Mode: Manual
- Care Instructions: Tray is Dishwasher Safe, Slicer is Hand Wash Only
- Recommended Uses: Vegetable and fruit slicing for chip making
Warranty
Mastrad warrants Top Chips plates against original defects in material or workmanship under normal and household non-commercial use for a period of one (1) year after purchase. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims.
Support
For further assistance, questions, or to report any issues with your Mastrad Top Chips Maker and Slicer Set, please refer to the contact information provided on the product packaging or visit the official Mastrad website. Always ensure you are following the safety guidelines outlined in this manual and the product's accompanying documentation.
