Introduzzjoni
Thank you for choosing the Weston #8 Electric Meat Grinder & Sausage Stuffer. This appliance is designed for preparing fresh ground meats, burgers, and sausages at home using your own ingredients. This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and care of your new appliance. Please read all instructions carefully before use and retain this manual for future reference.
Informazzjoni Importanti dwar is-Sigurtà
TWISSIJA: Biex tnaqqas ir-riskju ta’ nar, xokk elettriku, jew korriment, dejjem segwi l-prekawzjonijiet bażiċi ta’ sigurtà meta tuża apparati elettriċi.
- Aqra l-istruzzjonijiet kollha qabel ma tħaddem l-apparat.
- Tgħaddix il-kaxxa tal-mutur fl-ilma jew likwidi oħra.
- Żomm idejk u l-utensili 'l bogħod mill-partijiet li jiċċaqalqu waqt it-tħaddim biex tevita l-korrimenti.
- Always use the food stomper to feed meat into the grinder. Never use fingers or other utensils.
- Ensure the appliance is unplugged from the outlet before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.
- This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities unless supervised.
- Tħaddimx l-apparat b'korda jew plagg bil-ħsara, jew wara li l-apparat ma jaħdimx jew ikun ġie bil-ħsara b'xi mod.
- Uża biss aċċessorji rakkomandati jew mibjugħa mill-manifattur.
- Avoid grinding bones, hard nuts, or fibrous vegetables as this can damage the motor and grinding components.
Kontenut tal-Pakkett
Ivverifika li l-komponenti kollha huma preżenti qabel l-assemblaġġ:
- Djar tal-Mutur
- Grinder Head Assembly
- Stainless Steel Grinding Plates (Fine, Medium, Coarse)
- Qtugħ Xafra
- Food Stomper
- Sausage Stuffing Funnel
- Stuffing Spacer
- Trej tal-Laħam
Assemblea u Setup
Follow these steps to assemble your meat grinder:
- Attach Grinder Head: Insert the grinder head into the opening on the front of the motor housing. Rotate the grinder head counter-clockwise until it locks securely into place. Ensure the locking lever is engaged.
- Daħħal l-Auger: Place the auger (feed screw) into the grinder head, ensuring the square end fits into the drive shaft of the motor.
- Install Cutting Blade: Position the cutting blade onto the square shaft of the auger, with the sharp edges facing outwards towards the grinding plate.
- Select Grinding Plate: Choose your desired grinding plate (fine, medium, or coarse) and place it over the cutting blade and auger shaft.
- Attach Retaining Ring: Screw the retaining ring onto the grinder head clockwise until it is hand-tight. Do not overtighten.
- Place Meat Tray: Position the meat tray on top of the grinder head.
- Qabbad l-Enerġija: Ipplaggja l-korda tad-dawl fi żbokk elettriku ertjat.
Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi
Tħin tal-Laħam
- Ipprepara l-Laħam: Cut meat into pieces that fit easily into the feed tube (approximately 1-inch cubes). Ensure meat is chilled to near freezing for optimal grinding results. Remove any bones, gristle, or tough tendons.
- Poġġi r-Reċipjent: Position a bowl or container under the grinder head to collect the ground meat.
- Start Grinder: Press the 'ON/OFF' button to start the motor.
- Laħam tal-Għalf: Place meat into the meat tray and gently feed it into the grinder tube using the food stomper. Never use your hands or other objects to push meat into the grinder.
- Funzjoni Reverse: If the grinder jams, press the 'REV' button to reverse the auger and clear the obstruction. Once cleared, press 'ON/OFF' to resume grinding.
- Finish Grinding: Once all meat is processed, press 'ON/OFF' to turn off the grinder. Unplug the appliance before disassembling.
Mili taz-zalzett
- Prepare Grinder: Disassemble the grinder head. Remove the cutting blade and grinding plate.
- Assemble for Stuffing: Place the stuffing spacer onto the auger shaft, followed by the sausage stuffing funnel. Screw the retaining ring onto the grinder head to secure the funnel.
- Prepare Casing: Soak natural or collagen casings according to their package instructions. Slide the prepared casing onto the stuffing funnel, leaving a small overhang at the end.
- Tagħbija Laħam: Place your seasoned sausage mixture into the meat tray.
- Start Stuffing: Press the 'ON/OFF' button. Gently feed the sausage mixture into the grinder tube using the food stomper. Guide the casing as it fills, ensuring even distribution and avoiding air pockets.
- Tie Sausages: Ladarba ċ-ċasing is filled, turn off the grinder. Twist or tie the sausage into desired link lengths.
Manutenzjoni u Tindif
Tindif u manutenzjoni xierqa jiżguraw il-lonġevità u l-iġjene tal-apparat tiegħek.
- Spluggja: Dejjem aqla’ l-grinder mill-plagg tal-elettriku qabel ma tnaddaf.
- Żarma: Disassemble all removable parts: meat tray, retaining ring, grinding plate, cutting blade, auger, and grinder head.
- Aħsel bl-idejn: Wash all removable parts in warm, soapy water immediately after use. Use a brush to remove any meat residue from the grinding plates and auger.
- Laħlaħ u Nixxef: Rinse all parts thoroughly with clean water. Dry all parts completely to prevent rust, especially the stainless steel components.
- Kisi tal-Mutur Nadif: Imsaħ il-kaxxa tal-mutur b'adamp drapp. Qatt tgħaddas il-kisi tal-mutur fl-ilma.
- Illubrikha: For optimal performance and rust prevention, apply a thin layer of food-grade mineral oil to the grinding plates, cutting blade, and auger after drying.
- Ħażna: Store all accessories neatly. The food stomper doubles as a storage case for smaller accessories. The built-in cord storage on the base provides a neater storage solution for the power cord.
Issolvi l-problemi
| Problema | Kawża Possibbli | Soluzzjoni |
|---|---|---|
| Il-grinder ma jixgħelx. | Mhux imdaħħla fil-plakka; is-swiċċ tad-dawl mitfi; is-circuit breaker qabad. | Ensure plug is securely in outlet; press 'ON/OFF'; check household circuit breaker. |
| Grinder jams during operation. | Too much meat fed at once; meat not cut properly; bone/gristle obstruction. | Press 'REV' button to clear; cut meat into smaller pieces; ensure meat is free of bones/gristle. |
| Meat is mushy or smeared. | Meat is too warm; cutting blade is dull or incorrectly installed. | Ensure meat is very cold (near freezing); check cutting blade orientation (sharp side out); replace dull blade. |
| Ħoss jew vibrazzjoni qawwija. | Grinder head not securely locked; components not assembled correctly. | Ensure grinder head is fully locked; reassemble all parts according to instructions. |
Speċifikazzjonijiet
- Mudell: 33-0801-W
- Mutur: 650 Watt, 7/8 HP
- Kapaċità tat-Tħin: Up to 3 lbs per minute
- Voltage: 2.2E+2 Volts (Standard US Household)
- Dimensjonijiet tal-Prodott: 14.5"T x 10.63"W x 13.25"Għ
- Piż tal-oġġett: 13.95 liri
- Kulur: Stainless Steel
- Aċċessorji inklużi: 3 Stainless Steel Grinding Plates (Fine, Medium, Coarse), Cutting Blade, Sausage Stuffing Funnel, Stuffing Spacer, Food Stomper.
Informazzjoni dwar Garanzija
Weston products are manufactured to high-quality standards. This product is covered by a manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under normal household use. Specific warranty terms, conditions, and duration may vary. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Weston websit għal informazzjoni dettaljata.
Appoġġ għall-Klijent
For technical assistance, replacement parts, or any questions regarding your Weston Electric Meat Grinder & Sausage Stuffer, please contact Weston customer support. You can typically find contact information on the official Weston webis-sit jew permezz tal-bejjiegħ bl-imnut minn fejn inxtara l-prodott.
Riżorsi onlajn: For additional tips, recipes, and product information, visit the Weston Store on Amazon or the official Weston websit.
