A potato peeler is a kitchen appliance that is used to remove the skin from potatoes, as well as other root vegetables such as carrots and beets. The drum is powered by an electric motor or manual crank, and the vegetable is inserted into a feed chute at the top of the machine. Potato peeler typically consist of a rotating abrasive drum that is lined with sandpaper-like material, which helps to scrape away the outer skin of the vegetable.