Presse Salad Spinner PL8 1700

Initially, I gave this a poor review, but Progressive Intl. responded to my Facebook message and subsequently called me to discuss my problems. They then sent me a new one, in case the one I had had gotten out without quality control.I was used to using the hand pump action on the Oxo and possibly, I was not putting the proper weight on the lid in spinning it. I may also not be able to use the full "clamshell" salad amount but that's OK, considering the pluses:beautiful designability to wash lettuce in it and there is a spout to drain off the water so I don't have to lift the basket out of the watereasier to spin that with the pump handle in the middlethe material of the basket is such that the greens don't stick behind after you have emptied the basket so it's easier to cleanall in all, I love it.

Nice spinner. Unfortunately, the first one broke after a few uses.The company promptly replaced it and its customer service is top notch.So far, the new one is working fine. I hope it lasts because it's really nice.

This salad spinner is a more efficient, stream-lined version of the original salad spinners of years ago. The spinner comes with simple directions that have pictures to illustrate how to use it properly. The bowl holds a lot- I put two whole heads of cut up romaine in it. The bowl sits on a pedestal that elevates the bowl when spinning is needed. You just push down on the bowl to get it spinning and there is a button in the middle that serves as a brake to stop the basket when you're finished. Push down and twist the bowl to lock the spinner back in place and then you can pour the water out easily, without have to remove the lettuce. The bowl holds quite a bit of water, eliminating the need to pour it out before entirely finished. Overall, it's very sturdy and attractive. It is compact and less bulky than those I've had in the past. I'm able to store it in the narrow cabinet above my refrigerator when not in use. I'm very pleased with the Progressive Salad Spinner and enjoy the simplicity of use and time saving cleaning of my greens when preparing salads.

The first two times I used the spinner, I loved it. Today and last week the spinner was impossible to spin.

Works well. I only wish I could use the bowl as a salad bowl, but it isn’t detachable. It’s a good value for the price and easy to spin by pressing.

This worked great when I got it in January, however after 2 and a half months it has stopped spinning. It will lock when you push down and twist clockwise, but when I unlock it it will no longer spin. I had high hopes that this spinner would be different and last awhile. Guess I was wrong.

First, I have to say that this is the most beautiful salad spinner I have ever seen. Very clean lines, the clear outside with gray strainer is very classy looking.But, I love it for more than its good looks. It is designed such that you can use it with one hand. Once the lettuce is chopped and washed in the strainer, put the cover on. Press down and twist with one hand to unlock the spinning function. With one hand you press up and down to spin the water out. When you want it to stop, you press down harder with the same hand applying pressure to the center, the "brake", which stops the spinning and automatically locks the bowl back in place.The cover allows you to pour the water out without having to remove the strainer and also prevents the lettuce from falling out. You can store the lettuce in the fridge as is. Because of its streamlined design it is not exceptionally bulky in the fridge.

It was nice while it lasted, but I bought this on February 5, 2016 and the springload mechanism, that makes is spin, broke last week. (The first week of June 2018.)