Made of 100% stainless steel, this slicer creates accordion cuts from potatoes, zucchini, squash, carrots, cucumbers, black radishes and long turnips to create spiral fries, or for impressive presentations. -First pierce vegetable with the stainless steel rod. -Secure the suction base to a working surface. -Release the thumb-operated spring to adjust the length of the threaded axle to the length of the vegetable. -Place the vegetable onto the wheel with prongs. -Insert the wooden skewer into the hole in the vegetable through the small opening at the top of the straight blade. -Begin turning the handle clockwise. -Elongate spirals along the skewer before cooking. The unit comes with a pack of 100, 12” wooden skewers and a stainless steel, 9” piercing rod.