TIPS
.
When using your pasta machine, always place it on a clean, stable surface, with the
power switch close to you for easy access.
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Use a pasta drying rack to suspend the pasta for drying. If you are going to cook your
pasta right away, dry it on a pastry or cutting board.
.
When drying the pasta, separate the strands as much as possible so they do not stick
together during cooking.
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Once the pasta is dry, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in a plastic bag. The
pasta can be refridgerated for up to 24 hours.
.
When cooking homemade pasta, be sure to use plenty of water to prevent the pasta
strands from sticking together. You can also add a small amount of oil to the water which
prevents the strands from clinging to one another.
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Fresh pasta typically cooks more quickly than packaged pasta. Your freshly made
spaghetti will be done after boiling for 5-8 minutes. Fresh fettuccini will cook in 7-11
minutes, depending on desired doneness.
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PASTA MACHINE FEATURES
NOTE:
Only run the
Pasta Machine
for 15 minutes at a time. This will ensure
the motor does not overheat and remains in good working condition.
WARNING!
Before cleaning the Pasta Machine, turn the Pasta
Machine to the ‘O’ OFF position and remove the PLUG FROM THE
OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
SAFETY COVER
controls a
safety switch. When the cover
is open, the
Pasta Machine
will not operate.
SLIDING
SAFETY
GUARDS
located in the
Cover
are another safety
feature. Slide the
Safety
Guards
over the
Smooth
or
Cutter Rollers
that are not in
use. This will help keep fingers
and other objects out to the
unit while in use.
POWER SWITCH
controls the
Pasta Machine
two speeds.
Press ‘I’ for FAST and press ‘II’
for SLOW. It is recommended to
use your
Pasta Machine
at ‘II’ (slow) speed until you are comfortable with operating the
machine and handling the dough. ‘O’ represents ‘OFF’ on the
Power Switch
.
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
allows you to adjust the space between the
Smooth Rollers.
To adjust the spacing between the
Smooth Rollers
, pull the
Adjustment Knob
out
slightly and rotate it until the desired setting number is aligned with the line on the
housing. Release the
Adjustment Knob
so that it rests against the housing. The ‘1’
setting is the widest setting: the ‘9’ is the narrowest and will produce very thin dough.
NOTE:
ALWAYS turn the Pasta Machine ‘O’ off before adjusting the
Adjustment Knob. NEVER adjust the setting while the machine is operating.
SMOOTH ROLLERS
can be used for kneading and preparing the pasta dough before
cutting to desired noodles, to create broad noodles or very thin sheets of dough.
CUTTER ROLLERS
are in two sizes – narrow for spaghetti and wide for fettuccini.
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NOTE:
Only run the
Pasta Machine
for 15 minutes at a time. This will ensure
the motor does not overheat and remains in good working condition.
WARNING!
Before cleaning the Pasta Machine, turn the Pasta
Machine to the ‘O’ OFF position and remove the PLUG FROM THE
OUTLET/POWER SOURCE!
Power
Cord
Power
Switch
Sliding
Safety
Guards
Safety
Cover
Adjustment
Knob
WARNING!
KEEP FINGERS
CLEAR OF CUTTERS
AND ROLLERS!
Do Not Insert knives or
objects between the
Rollers or Cutters.
