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Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING
Always be as thorough as possible when cleaning and sanitizing components. Any part exposed to
raw meat may harbor or develop bacteria, potentially causing illness or death. When cleaning with
sanitizers, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Never use products that cause
exposed surface to render meat unsafe for consumption. Failure to follow this warning may lead to
illness or death!
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Clean appliance after each use.
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Never clean the meat grinder with a pressurized water-jet, industrial cleaner, or any other type
of cleaning utensil that could damage the surface of the appliance.
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Do not immerse motor housing in water. Wipe with damp cloth.
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Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the meat grinder from the power source.
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Do not use bleaching solutions containing chlorine as this will discolor aluminum surfaces.
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Before servicing the appliance, be sure to unplug the meat grinder from the power source.
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Periodically check the appliance for wear and tear.
To clean the meat grinder, do the following.
1. Meat left behind may be removed by passing a slice of bread through the grinder head.
2. Before cleaning the grinder, switch the appliance off and unplug from the electrical outlet.
3. Remove the food pusher and food tray.
4. Unscrew the retaining ring and remove all parts from the grinder head. If
retaining ring is difficult to remove, use a tool as in Figure 12. If cutting
plate is difficult to remove, place a screwdriver between the cutting plate
and the head as in Figure 13.
5. Press unlock button and before removing grinding head. Holding the
grinding head, rotate it in the same direction as in Figure 14. Then the
head can be removed easily.
6. Clean immediately after use.
7. Wash all components using warm water and a neutral detergent.
Grinder parts are not dishwasher safe. Hand dry immediately.
8. Clean motor housing with a damp cloth.
9. Make sure all parts are completely dry before remounting them.
10. Lubricate the cutting blade and the cutting plates with a vegetable based
cooking spray.
