Meat 5 Hp 1117073 grinder Instruction Manual

Meat 5 Hp 1117073 grinder

TECHNICAL DETAILS

• Product Number: 1117073
• Power Supply: AC 120V 60Hz
• Motor Power: 0.5HP (370W)
• Capacity: 6-8lb./min
• Weight: 38.5 lbs.

GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

Please operate according to Operation Method and use the proper operation procedures before using. Please assemble and operate carefully, taking care not to scratch skin.
Please read instruction manual.

• Keep all loose clothing away from moving parts when the grinder is in use.
• Keep fingers and hair away from moving parts when grinder is in use.
• DO NOT run grinder without meat in the grinder head. Severe damage to the head and auger may be a result.
• Turn grinder off before unplugging from outlet.
• Always unplug grinder when changing part (head, plates, blades stuffing tubes, etc.) on the grinder.
• Remove all tendons, bone, and shot from meat before grinding.
• Unplug when assembling or disassembling the unit.
•  Adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
• When carrying the unit, be sure to hold the motor housing with both hands.
• Never remove or attach hopper plate, head, or cap when motor is running.
• Do not disassemble the grinder or place anything (especially fingers, spoons, forks, etc.) in the grinder during operation.
• Do not use the grinder if the power cord is broken. Please return the unit to customer service or the store where it was purchased.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put the machine in water or other liquid.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher. Do not use fingers to scrape food away from discharge disc while appliance is operating. Cut type injury may result.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you, and congratulations on purchasing a MEAT! electric meat grinder for household use. Your grinder comes complete with everything you need to safely and easily grind meat and stuff sausage. Please take a few minutes to read through this booklet to learn more about your MEAT! grinder. Your grinder is made of the finest materials to ensure extended use for all of your meat processing needs.

BEFORE USE

• Disassemble the grinder head and wash each part thoroughly in warm soapy water.
• Remove all packing grease and oil from the surfaces.
• Dry all parts before re-assembly.
• Keep packing material for future storage of grinder and grinder parts.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

• Insert grinder head into gear housing; be sure that the hopper tray throat is facing upward. Holding grinder head with one hand, place locking knob into the hole on the side of Motor housing and tighten it clockwise (See Fig 1).
• Insert auger into the grinder head. You may need to turn the auger to align it with the drive shaft of the motor (See Fig 2).
• Place cutting knife blade onto Feed Screw shaft of the auger with the Flat edge of blade facing the front (See Fig 3).
• If blade is not seated properly, meat will not be ground.
• Place desired grinding plate next to Cutting Blade. The notch in the plate should align with the protrusion on the grinder head (See Fig 4).
• Firmly screw ring cap onto grinder head. Do not over tighten (See Fig 5).
• Insert the Hopper meat tray onto the throat of the head (See Fig 6).

GRINDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For best results, trim all excess tendons, cartilage, cords, and blood clots and remove meat from bones.
• Optimal results occur when meat is chilled to 32-34˚F before grinding.
• Cut meat into pieces that will easily fit in throat of grinder head. (Approximately 1 inch squares.)
• Place cubed meat into tray. Be sure not to over fill the tray. Make sure the throat opening of the tray remains clear and open.
• Place a dish, bowl, or tray under grinder head to catch ground meat.
• Switch grinder to Grind position. Carefully begin to feed meat down the throat. Use plunger to push meat. DO NOT use fingers or utensils other than the plunger provided; bodily injury may occur and you could damage your grinder.

IF JAMMING OCCURS OR PERFORMANCE SLOWS

• First turn the switch to REV position (“REV” means reverse) and keep 3-5 seconds. Then turn the switch to FOR position for grinding. If performance still remains slowly, please follow the steps as below. (REV is only for #22 & #32 meat grinders)
• Shut grinder off immediately.
• Remove power cord from outlet.
•  Carefully remove Grinder head ring cap, grinder plate and cutting blade.
• Carefully clean grinder plate holes thoroughly and remove any tendons from around cutting blade.
• Replace cutting blade, grinder plate and screw ring cap back onto grinder head.
• Continue grinding.
• Repeat steps as necessary to enhance grinder performance.

CAUTION: After turning the switch from FOR position to OFF position, please wait until the motor stops completely. Then turn the switch to REV position. Also, please wait until the motor stops completely when turn the switch from REV position to OFF position. Then turn the switch to FOR position. Otherwise, the motor will be damaged.

SAUSAGE STUFFING ASSEMBLY

• Be sure grinder is unplugged.
  Attach grinder head to motor and install auger as previously described in General Assembly Instructions.
• Slide the stuffing plate onto auger. Grinding blade is not used when stuffing.
• Slide one of the stuffing tubes through the funnel flange and place in Grinder ring cap (stuffing tube faces out). Stuffing tube size depends on the type of casing you have chosen to use (See Fig 7).
• Firmly screw grinder ring onto Grinder head. (See Fig 8).

SAUSAGE STUFFING DIRECTIONS

• Properly prepare casings as directed on casing packaging. Place artificial or natural intestines onto sausage funnel.
•  Load hopper with prepared meat and feed meat into grinder head opening before operating unit. Reminder: Do not operate grinder without meat in grinder head. Damage to auger and/or motor can occur.
• Plug in and turn switch to stuff position when ready to start.
• Begin to feed sausage mixture into the hopper opening (See Fig 9).
• Hold the casing on the sausage tube in one hand and slowly let the meat output pull the casing from the tube. Fill casing as desired by holding casing back on tube.
• Twist or tie the sausage into links as desired. Tie end of casing into a knot.
• It is recommended that 2 people perform sausage stuffing.
• Add small amounts of water to your ground meat when stuffing sausage to improve output of meat through sausage stuffing tube.

AFTER USE

• Disassemble all parts and wash thoroughly in soapy water. Using a dishwasher to clean grinder parts is not recommended. Dish-washers can damage stainless steel coatings through harsh detergents with bleach, abrasive scrubbing, and high heat cycles, leading to rust.
• You must remove all foreign material from all appliance parts.
•  Dry all surfaces.
• Do not use bleach or chlorine based chemicals to clean. Discoloration of plastic parts can occur.
• Wipe down all non stainless steel parts with a food grade spray. Alternatively, wipe down with oil to keep from rusting.
• Do not immerse motor housing in water. Damage to motor can occur.

WARNING: Always be as thorough as possible when cleaning and sanitizing components. Any parts exposed to raw meat may harbor or develop bacteria causes illness or death.
WARNING: When cleaning with sanitizers, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Never use products that cause exposed surfaces to render meat unsafe for consumption. Failure to follow this warning may lead to sickness or death!

GRINDER TROUBLE – SHOOTING GUIDE

EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST

NOT WARRANTED AGAINST MISUSE OR ABUSE.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
For complete warranty terms and conditions please visit meatyourmaker.com/warranty, or contact customer service at 1-833-993-1831 or email us at support@madewithmeat.com .

• Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Save these instructions in a safe place and on hand so that they can be read when required. Keep these instructions to assist in future servicing.
• WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover
  all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.