Make fast work of chopping a wide variety of vegetables with this clever, compact design. To start, simply cut vegetables into large pieces, approximately 2.36 inches (6 cm) square. Remove the top cup from the base and place a vegetable piece on the base unit. Using the guide arms, slide the top cup back onto the unit and push down. The sharp, stainless-steel blades slice through the vegetable with ease and the chopped pieces are neatly collected in the cup. Depending on the vegetable, you can either empty the cup or continue chopping more pieces until the cup is full. It's perfect for quickly chopping onions or for making chips or sticks from potatoes, carrots and zucchini. After use the product dismantles for easy cleaning. Dishwasher safe.