Abstract: A food mixing appliance having two sets of rotatable spindles, each set detachably receiving a pair of mixing implements which are retained by a manually operable retainer slidably movable in two directions to permit sequential insertion and retention of both implements in either pair. The appliance further including a detachable connection between a mixing head and a support column including an axle having a cutaway portion separating two journal portions, which axle is engaged by parallel spaced walls and a retaining wall extending from one of such spaced walls a distance equal to said cutaway portion.

Abstract: A combined washer and collar for supporting a motor with respect to a housing, the housing having downwardly extending shouldered bosses which receive the washer and collar units which have tabs to facilitate preassembly to a motor frame.

Abstract: A slicing machine having a housing containing an electric motor in driving connection with a circular blade for slicing meat, cheese and the like, the housing having an adjustable stop plate mounted thereon in proximity with a portion of the circular blade to permit a user to select a desired slice thickness and which also provides a blade guard when the slicing machine is stored. A wedge-shaped table member which slidably fits over the blade in engagement with the housing to provide a cover for storage and can be slidably fitted to said housing to provide a table extending from a front portion of said housing. A curved dish access member, having an integral arcuate ledge, formed integral with a rear portion of the housing provides means whereby a dish may be placed in proximity with the housing during operation, not only to receive sliced foodstuffs but also the juices therefrom.