How to Use a Food Guard on a Microplane Grater

Quick answer

Attach the Food Guard to your Microplane Gourmet Series paddle grater, drop small foods into the hopper, and push the plunger to grate safely without risking your fingers.

How to attach and use the Food Guard

1. Attach the guard to the grater rail: Slide the Food Guard onto the rail of your Microplane Gourmet Series paddle grater. Ensure it clicks or fits snugly so it won't move during use. Common mistake: Forcing the guard onto the wrong grater model. Check compatibility—it works with Gourmet Series except the Ultra Coarse Grater.
2. Drop small foods into the hopper: Place items like garlic cloves, ginger pieces, nuts, or chocolate chips directly into the hopper opening. Don't overfill; leave room for the plunger. If the food is too large, cut it into smaller pieces first. Overfilling can cause jams or uneven grating.
3. Push the plunger down and grate: Hold the grater steady and press the plunger down firmly but smoothly. Move the grater back and forth against the food to grate it evenly. Don't push too hard—let the blades do the work. Excessive force can damage the food guard or cause the food to shoot out.
4. Remove and clean after use: Lift the guard off the rail, remove any leftover food, and wash both the guard and grater with warm soapy water. Dry thoroughly. The guard is clear plastic; avoid abrasive scrubbers that might scratch it. Hand wash recommended.

Product details

• Food Guard for Professional, Gourmet Series and Savor Series - Clear: This food guard slips onto the rail of Gourmet Series Paddle Graters (except Ultra Coarse Grater). Drop smaller foods like garlic, ginger, chocolate chips, nuts, and small veggies into the hopper, push down on the plunger and grate. It lets you grate small ingredients safely without putting your fingers near the sharp blades, reducing the risk of cuts.