LEM Products • 109 May Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 • PH: 877-536-7763 • www.lemproducts.com
LEM Products • 109 May Drive, Harrison, OH 45030 • PH: 877-536-7763 • www.lemproducts.com
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Place unit on a firm level surface.
3. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
4. To protect surfaces from damage, lift, do not push or pull unit.
5. Use extreme caution when operating grinder in the presence of children.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
.
6. Always unplug unit when not in use, when changing parts or cleaning.
7. When unplugging, be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
8. To disconnect unit, turn switch to
OFF
position, then remove plug from outlet.
9. Never use fingers to push meat into grinder head. Always use the meat stomper provided.
10. Thoroughly clean the unit and all parts after each use with hot soapy water.
ALWAYS KEEP WATER AWAY FROM ELECTRICAL MOTOR
.
11. Use appliances only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a malfunction or injury and void warranty. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by LEM Products may cause hazards and will void warranty.
12. To avoid the risk of fire, do not use extension cords. If an extension cord must be used
temporarily, be certain that it is a #12 wire.
13. Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit without contacting
an LEM repair technician Toll Free at
877-536-7763
. Doing so will void warranty. Servicing should be
performed as directed by qualified personnel only.
14. Discontinue use if plug or outlet is hot. It is recommended that the outlet be replaced if plug or
outlet is hot to the touch.
FOR SAFETY, DISCONNECT GRINDER WHEN NOT IN USE:
Do not operate unit without meat. Do not overload unit when grinding. When grinder is turned off,
cooling fan will no longer operate. Do not touch housing during cool down period. Housing will take
a few minutes to cool down after unit is turned off. Store unit in a cool dry area.
CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION:
Your LEM grinder is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the unit. In the event of a power
disruption, abnormal operation or over heating, the motor will temporarily shut down to prevent
damage. If this should happen, follow the seven steps listed below.
Step 1:
Turn On/Off switch to off.
Step 2:
Unplug unit.
Step 3:
Check inside of grinding unit and remove any obstruction.
Step 4:
Wait 1 or 2 minutes, then plug unit into wall outlet again.
Step 5:
Push Restart Button and release. (Located on back panel of grinder.)
Step 6:
Turn switch on.
Step 7:
Resume Operation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
If your unit fails to operate, contact LEM Products technical assistance
Toll Free at
877-536-7763
. If
meat is mashing instead of extruding in strings from the grinding plate, chill the meat to 40°, and
check to see that the plate and blade are properly installed. For an overheated plug or grinder
housing discontinue use and contact technical assistance
Toll Free at
877-536-7763
This product is equipped with a polarized AC (Alternating Current) plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. (If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug, if it still does not fit, contact a qualified individual to install the
proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY
.
ASSEMBLY: (See Diagram, Page 4 & 5)
1.
BEFORE USING:
Wash all parts of the head in hot soapy water. This will remove any grease
residue and dirt left from the manufacturing process.
DO NOT PUT PARTS IN DISHWASHER
.
2. Remove retaining ring (#1), grinding plate (#5), knife (#8), and auger (#9) from the grinder head
(#12). Be sure that the star bolt (#15) on the side of the motor coupler is backed all the way out.
Insert the grinder head into the motor coupler so that the auger fits properly into the main gear (#21).
The head should be positioned centered and upright so that the locking screw can be firmly tightened
to hold the head in place during operation. Tighten the locking screw against head.
3. Insert auger (#9) into grinder head and turn until the auger slips into the shaft of the motor.
4. Place the knife (#8) on the square auger stud (#11) of the auger (#9)
with blades facing out
.
5. Place grinding plate (#5) on auger stud in front of knife. Make sure notch in plate is on locating
stud in head.
Cutting edge of knife should be facing and flush against the grinding plate.
6. Screw retaining ring (#1) onto head until tight. Hand-tighten, do not over-tighten.
Over-tightening will cause undo wear on the knife and plate of the grinder. If ring is not
tight enough, meat may mash instead of being cut by the knife. A dull knife or plate will
also cause mashing of the meat. If mashing occurs, disassemble the grinder, remove all
meat from grinder and plate, reassemble grinder and tighten ring tighter than it was
previously before beginning to grind meat again.
7. Insert meat pan (#14) into grinder head securely.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GRINDING:
When making burger from wild game, add a minimum of 10% pork fat to the meat.
This will give the burger moisture, but still not make it fatty. If pork fat is not available, use beef fat.
Never use beef suet. Suet is too hard and the burger will be cooked before the suet melts causing
suet particles to remain in the burger.
Cut meat into small pieces that will easily fit into the throat of the grinder head. Meat should be 40°
or colder and free of gristle and sinew. Feed meat slowly into the throat of the head. Use the meat
stomper to push meat into the throat of the head. Do not force meat.
NEVER USE FINGERS
TO PUSH MEAT INTO THE HEAD
. Grind meat through the coarse plate first, turn motor off and
unplug the grinder. Then, remove the coarse plate and clean the head of sinew, fat or gristle that
has accumulated during the first grind. Assemble the unit with the fine plate, plug grinder in and
regrind the meat. If meat mashes instead of coming through the plate in “strings”, see #6 under
assembly section in this manual.
STUFFING SAUSAGE CASINGS:
When making sausage, use at least 20% fat with your meat and
grind it like burger. Mix the seasoning with the meat after the first grind and grind a second time.
For a coarser grind, grind the meat through the 3/16” plate once, then mix the seasoning with the
meat. Unplug the grinder, remove the grinder knife and plate. Install the stuffing plate (#7) in place
of the knife and plate. Put stuffing tube (#2, 3, or 4) in front of stuffing plate and secure with the
retaining ring. Slide casings onto stuffing tube making sure to leave the end of the tube open. Turn
grinder on and feed meat into the head until meat is at the end of the stuffing tube. Stop grinder
and pull casing out past the opening of stuffing tube about 1”. Tie a knot in the casing. Restart
grinder. This procedure will keep the casing from filling up with air when you first start stuffing.
Continue to feed meat into head until the casing is filled.
CLEANING:
Unplug grinder and disassemble the grinder head. Wash all parts in hot, soapy
water and thoroughly rinse in hot water. Allow parts to dry completely. Spray parts with
food-grade silicone (Available at LEM Products.) to prevent rust and keep your grinder in like new
condition.