In short: the Severin AS 3917 slicer is a small 130 W electric machine that promises slices from 0 to 23 mm, with a circular stainless steel blade from Solingen. What we take away: a gentle price and a continuous adjustment that easily covers the 3 to 4 mm of a raclette slice, but a spec sheet that is silent on the blade diameter and two different weights depending on which Severin page you read.
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Quick facts on the Severin AS 3917 slicer
| Feature | Severin AS 3917 |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact electric slicer (all-purpose slicer) |
| Power | 130 W (Severin) |
| Blade | Circular RSG Solingen stainless steel blade, removable (Severin); diameter not stated by Severin |
| Cutting thickness | 0 to 23 mm, continuous adjustment (Severin) |
| Dimensions | 36.0 x 23.4 x 24.5 cm, width x depth x height (Severin) |
| Weight | 2.26 kg net according to the PDF data sheet (Severin); 2,710 g net according to the product page (Severin) |
| Foldable / footprint | Not stated by Severin |
| Materials | Metal housing; grey, aluminum, stainless steel and plastic (Severin) |
| Accessories included | Not stated by Severin |
| Cleaning | Removable blade and tray (Severin); dishwasher use not stated by Severin |
| Safety | Safety lock (Severin) |
| Cord and noise | 80 cm cord, 68 dB (Severin) |
| Warranty | 2 years (Severin) |
| Made in | Not stated by Severin |
| Indicative price | About €80 on the official Severin store (€79.99 on sale instead of €109.90), checked on 11/11/2026 |
What we make of it
Severin sells the AS 3917 as an all-purpose slicer: a 130 W motor, a circular stainless steel blade stamped RSG Solingen and a continuous thickness adjustment from 0 to 23 mm, according to its official product page. On paper, that is the right range for raclette: you aim for 3 to 4 mm, one slice per pan, and you still have room for much thicker slices of country bread. The housing is metal, with a mix of aluminum, stainless steel and plastic, and the machine fits in 36 cm of width, 23.4 cm of depth and 24.5 cm of height.
For a raclette night, the method is the same as with any slicer. Take the cheese out of the fridge at the last minute: a well-chilled semi-hard cheese cuts cleanly instead of squashing against the blade. Keep or remove the rind as you like, lay the piece flat and push it toward the blade without forcing. Severin states neither the maximum size of the piece nor the blade diameter, so if you buy quarter wheels, plan to cut them into smaller blocks first. For cleaning, the blade and tray come off, according to the data sheet, but Severin doesn’t say whether they are dishwasher-safe. Until it does, wash by hand, carefully: a circular blade is no friend of jugglers.
One small oddity: Severin gives two weights, 2.26 kg net on the PDF data sheet and 2,710 g net on the product page. We give you both rather than pick one at random. With an 80 cm cord, you are better off slicing in the kitchen.
Strengths
- Continuous adjustment from 0 to 23 mm, covering 3 to 4 mm raclette slices
- Removable circular RSG Solingen stainless steel blade
- 130 W motor announced by Severin
- About €80 on sale on the Severin store on 11/11/2026
- Safety lock mentioned by the manufacturer
Things to consider
- Blade diameter not stated by Severin
- Two different weights depending on the Severin source (2.26 kg or 2,710 g)
- Dishwasher use and country of manufacture not stated
- 2-year warranty, nothing more
- No folding system announced
Who is it for?
For raclette fans who buy their cheese in a block and want even slices without spending a fortune. Since it is an all-purpose slicer, it will also handle bread or cold cuts the rest of the year. Who it isn’t for: people looking for a machine that folds into a narrow cupboard, those who insist on dishwasher-safe parts, and those who want to know the country of manufacture, which Severin doesn’t state. And if you only host three raclette nights a year, pre-sliced cheese from the deli counter will do just fine.
Alternatives
- Graef G50: Graef’s entry-level electric slicer, adjustable from 0 to 20 mm, listed at €109.99 on the Graef website on 11/11/2026.
- Ritter icaro7: a foldable electric slicer, made in Germany according to Ritter, adjustable up to about 14 mm.
- Westmark Fromarex: a manual lever cheese slicer with a stainless steel blade, no electricity needed, around €30.
- Westmark Master Line 13562270: if you would rather slice with a knife.
Once the cheese is sliced, pick an idea from our raclette recipes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Severin AS 3917 dishwasher-safe?
Severin doesn’t say. The data sheet only states that the blade and tray are removable; when in doubt, wash them by hand and follow the manual.
Can the Severin AS 3917 cut 3 to 4 mm raclette slices?
Yes, on paper: the thickness adjusts continuously from 0 to 23 mm according to Severin. Use well-chilled cheese for a clean slice.
How much does the Severin AS 3917 weigh?
Severin gives two figures: 2.26 kg net on the PDF data sheet and 2,710 g net on the product page.
