{"product_id":"nemco-easy-chopper-ii-6mm-nec0004","title":"Nemco NEC0004 Easy Chopper II 6mm Square Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nemco NEC0004 Easy Chopper II is a \u003cstrong\u003elever-operated bench dicer\u003c\/strong\u003e that pushes whole produce through a fixed blade grid and delivers a \u003cstrong\u003e6mm square dice\u003c\/strong\u003e in a single stroke. It is the finest of the three Easy Chopper II grids. The machine is \u003cstrong\u003eentirely manual\u003c\/strong\u003e — no power, no outlet and no electrician — and stands \u003cstrong\u003e512 mm tall on a 250 x 250 mm footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it takes a small square of bench and no services at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"why-operators-choose\"\u003eWhy operators choose the NEC0004\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6mm square dice, fixed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the fine dice. This is the grid for salsa, relish, mirepoix, a sofrito base, fine onion for burger service or any garnish that has to disappear into a sauce rather than be chewed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne stroke per piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — the lever multiplies hand pressure through the grid, so a whole onion, potato or capsicum goes through in a single push rather than being worked down with a knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent dice, shift after shift\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fixed grid does not vary with who is on the section. That is what makes yields and cook times predictable, and it is the reason a dicer earns its bench space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall square footprint\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 x 250 mm of bench. It stands tall rather than wide, so it fits between other equipment on a crowded prep line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 kg net\u003c\/strong\u003e — light enough to lift down and strip for a proper wash, rather than being cleaned in place because nobody can move it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo services required\u003c\/strong\u003e — no power, no outlet and no electrician. Nothing to add to a switchboard and nothing to commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"specifications\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNemco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEC0004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNemco manufacturer code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56500-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual bench dicer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6mm square (1\/4 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCut size adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed - one cut size per machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual lever - no power required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 x 250 x 512 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacked dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 x 270 x 550 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months back to base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"venue-suitability\"\u003eVenue suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarns its place on a section that makes sauces, salsas and bases from scratch - a Mexican kitchen dicing onion and capsicum to order, a burger bar prepping fine onion, a catering kitchen running a mirepoix base, or any cafe producing relishes and chutneys. Where you want a dice you can still see on the plate, the 9 mm or 12 mm grids are the better pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/veg-prep-machines\"\u003emanual veg prep machines\u003c\/a\u003e range we carry, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/collections\/food-preparation\"\u003ecommercial food preparation equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"installation-delivery\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing to connect. Allow a \u003cstrong\u003e250 x 250 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e square of bench and, more importantly, \u003cstrong\u003eclearance above the 512 mm body\u003c\/strong\u003e for the lever to rise through its full stroke — check this before you site it under a wall shelf or an overhead rack, because the lever travel is what catches people out on a tall bench dicer. The unit is manual, so there is \u003cstrong\u003eno outlet, no switchboard work and no electrician\u003c\/strong\u003e. At 4 kg it lifts down easily for washing. Dispatched Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso available as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/products\/nemco-easy-chopper-ii-9mm-nec0002\"\u003eNEC0002\u003c\/a\u003e in a 9 mm dice and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/products\/nemco-easy-chopper-ii-12mm-nec0003\"\u003eNEC0003\u003c\/a\u003e in a 12 mm dice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarranty terms are per product — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commercialkitchenappliances.com.au\/pages\/warranty-information\"\u003ewarranty information\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can this machine cut other sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Easy Chopper II is a fixed-grid dicer and each machine cuts one size only - this one cuts 6mm. Nemco covers the other sizes with separate machines, so choose the grid that matches the dice you actually run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a manual lever machine throughout. No motor, no lead, no plug - so no outlet, no switchboard work and no electrician are needed to put it into service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Which of the three grids should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch it to the plate. The 6 mm grid gives a fine dice that melts into sauces, salsas and bases. The 9 mm is the general-purpose salad and stir-fry dice. The 12 mm is a chunky dice that holds its shape in stews, roasts and skewers. This machine is the 6 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How much clearance does it need above the bench?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is 512 mm tall and the lever travels above that, so measure your overhead clearance before siting it. A bench under a low wall shelf is the usual place this goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is it cleaned?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 4 kg it is light enough to lift down and strip rather than wiping it in place. Follow the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the machine for the blade grid, which is the part that needs care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What warranty does it carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwelve months, back to base. That means a warranty repair is done at the service agent's workshop and the machine is returned to you, rather than a technician coming to your site. 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