ALTRA LIFE AZ-MGC13 Meat Grinder Sausage Stuffer Instructions

ALTRA LIFE AZ-MGC13 Meat Grinder Sausage Stuffer

Product Information

Model: AZ-MGC13
The Meat Grinder is a household appliance with a power rating of 120VAC, 60Hz, and 500W. It is designed for grinding meat and comes with various attachments and accessories for different functions.

Product Description

1. Food pusher
2. Hopper plate
3. Head tube
4. Locking knob
5. Body
6. ON/OFF switch
7. Feed screw
8. Cutting blade
9. Cutting plate (fine)
10. Cutting plate (medium)
11. Fixing ring
12. Sausage attachment
13. Cutting plate (coarse)
14. Kubbe attachment

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use

1. Check that the voltage indicated on the rating label matches your home’s mains voltage.
2. Wash all parts (except the body) in warm soapy water and dry them thoroughly.
3. Ensure the ON/OFF switch is turned to the OFF position before plugging in.

Assembling the Meat Grinder

1. Holding the head, insert it into the inlet and turn it towards the left.
2. Place the feed screw into the head, long end first, until it is set into the motor housing.
3. Attach the cutting blade to the feed screw shaft with the blade facing the front.
4. Place the desired cutting plate next to the cutting blade, aligning the protrusions with the slots.
5. Support or press the center of the cutting plate with one finger and screw the fixing ring until tight with another hand. Do not over-tighten.
6. Place the hopper plate on the head and fix it into position.
7. Ensure the unit is located on a firm surface and keep the air passage at the bottom and side of the motor housing free and unblocked.

Mincing Meat

1. Cut all foods into pieces that are no larger than 4 inches long or 1/2 inch thick.
2. Place the meat on the hopper tray and slowly guide it into the head using the pusher.
3. Position a bowl under the head to collect the minced meat.
4. Plug in the meat grinder and turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
5. After use, turn off the unit and unplug it from the power supply.

Reverse Function

1. Turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and wait for at least one minute until the grinder comes to a complete stop.
2. Switch the ON/OFF switch to the REVERSE position.
3. The feed screw will rotate in the opposite direction, emptying the head.
4. If it doesn’t work, switch off the unit and clean it.

Making Kubbe

1. Feed the prepared kubbe mixture into the head, gently guiding it with the pusher.
2. Plug in the machine and turn it on. The mixture will be extracted in one continuous supply.
3. Cut the mixture into equal parts as it is extruded.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Disclaimer : MEAT GRINDER 120VAC 60Hz 500W

• This appliance can be used by children age 8 or above and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge only when they have been given supervision or instruction, concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children without supervision.
• For children’s safety, please keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended or before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
2. Keep children away from the machine when in use.
3. Do not run the machine unattended.
4. Do not use accessories that were not approved by the manufacturer.
5. Never operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or one that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. If necessary, please contact Customer Service for assistance immediately.
6. Never use your fingers or other objects to push food through the feed tube. Please use the food pusher.
7. Never try to replace the parts or repair the unit by yourself.
8. To avoid injury or accident from electrical shock, do not operate the machine with wet hands while standing on a wet surface or while standing in water. Also, do not use the machine outdoors or in wet conditions.
9. Do not immerse the machine directly in water to clean.
10. Unplug the cord from the outlet when not in use, before assembling the machine or disassembling the machine, and before cleaning.
11. When carrying the unit, please be sure to hold the motor housing with both hands. Do not carry the unit by holding only the hopper plate or head.
12. You cannot grind bones, nuts or other hard objects with the machine.
13.  You cannot grind ginger and other hard fiber objects with the machine.
14. Do not fix the cutting blade and cutting plate when using a kubbe attachment.
15. Operate the appliance on a level surface well away from any hot gas or electrical burner, heat source, combustible spray cans or pressurized items.
16. This machine is for household use only. Do not use for industrial purposes. Any other use will void the warranty.
17. Continuous running of the meat grinder should be not more than 10 minutes.
18.  The reverse function is prohibited while the appliance is operating (For example switch “REV”), wait at least one minute until the grinder has come to a complete stop, otherwise, it may cause abnormal noise, vibration or a transitory electric spark in the appliance. It could result in easy damage to the appliance.
19. After use, there would be a little food left in the grinder head. This is normal. There might be a bit of black metal powder adhering to the food ground in the end. Please pick them out and throw them away, do not eat them.
20. To avoid jamming, do not force to operate the unit with excessive pressure.
21.  Children or handicapped should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
22. WARNING: This product may contain a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
23. Avoid contacting moving parts. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher. Do not use your fingers to scrape food away from the discharge disc while the appliance is operating. Cut-type injury may result.
24. Do not let the cord hang over edge of the table or counter.
25. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put this unit in water or other liquid.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING! This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, the plug is intended to be used by inserting it into the electrical outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit securely into the outlet, turn the plug and re-insert it. Do not modify this plug. If the plug does not fit the outlet securely, call a qualified electrician for assistance. DO NOT use this plug with any kind of extension cords.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Food pusher
2. Hopper plate
3. Head tube
4. Locking knob
5. Body
6. ON/OFF switch
7. Feed screw
8. Cutting blade
9. Cutting plate (fine)
10. Cutting plate (medium)
11. Fixing ring
12. Sausage attachment
13. Cutting plate (coarse)
14. Kubbe attachment

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Check that the voltage indicated on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.
• Wash all parts (except the body) in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly with a dry towel immediately. Do not place parts in the dishwasher or soak them for a long time.
• Before plugging in, ensure the “ON/OFF” switch is turned to “OFF” position.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE

ASSEMBLING

• Holding the head and insert it into the inlet with one hand, revolves toward left. (fig.2)
• Place the feed screw into the head, long end first, by turning the feed screw slightly until it is set into the motor housing(fig.3).
• Place the cutting blade onto the feed screw shaft with the blade facing the front as illustrated (fig.4). If it is not fitted properly, meat will not be ground.
• Place the desired cutting plate next to the cutting blade, fitting protrusions in the slots (fig.5).
• Support or press the centre of the cutting plate with one finger then screw the fixing ring until tight with another hand (fig.6). Do not over-tighten.
• Place the hopper plate on the head and fix it into position.
• Locate the unit on a firm place.
• The air passage at the bottom and the side of the motor housing should be kept free and not blocked.

MINCING MEAT

• Cut all foods into pieces that are no larger than 4 inches long or 1/2 inch thick. (Sinewless, boneless, and fatless meat is recommended, approximate size: 0.75 x 0.75 x 2.35 inches) So that they fit easily into the hopper.
• Put the meat on the hopper tray and slowly guide the meat into the head, using the pusher only. (fig.7)
• Place a bowl under the head to collect the minced meat.
• Plug in and turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position.
• After use, turn off the unit and unplug it from the power supply.

REVERSE FUNCTION

• “ON/O/ R” switch to“O” position. wait at least one minute until the grinder has come to a complete stop. then turn the “ON/O/ R” switch to“R” position.
• The feed screw will be rotating in the opposite direction, and the head will get empty.
• If it doesn’t work, switch the unit off and clean it.

MAKING KUBBE

• Feed the prepared kibbe mixture into the head, gently guiding it with the pusher.
• Plug in and turn on the machine. The mixture is extracted in one continuous supply.
• Cut the mixture into equal parts as it is extruded.

RECIPE FOR STUFFING

• Mutton 100g / 3.5oz
• Olive oil 1 tablespoons
• Onion (cut finely) 1 tablespoon
• Spices to your taste
• Salt to your taste
• Flour 1tablespoons

1. Mince mutton once or twice.
2. Fry onion until brown and add minced mutton, allspice, salt, and flour.

RECIPE FOR OUTLET COVER

• Lean meat 450g / 15oz
• Flour 150-200g / 5-7oz
• Spices to your taste
• Nutmeg (cut finely) 1 tablespoon
• Powdered red pepper to your taste
• Pepper to your taste

1. Mincemeat three times and mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Making cover with more meat and less flour creates better consistency and taste.
2. Grind the mixture three times.
3. Disassemble the components by reversing the steps from (fig.5) to (fig.3) to remove the cutting plate and cutting blade.
4. Place rubber attachments A and B onto the feed screw shaft together, fitting protrusions in the slots. (fig.8)
5. Screw the fixing ring into place until tight. Do not over-tighten. (fig.9)
6. Make the cylindrical outlet cover. (fig.10)
7. Form kubbe as illustrated below and deep fry.

MAKING SAUSAGES

• Before starting, please assemble sausage attachments as follows. (fig.11-12)
• Let the sausage casings in warm water for 10 minutes and then attach the casings to the sausage filling tube.
• Put the meat on the hopper tray and slowly guide the meat into the head by using the pusher.
• Place a bowl under the head to collect the sausages.
• Plug in and turn on the machine. The machine begins to extrude the meat into the sausage casings.
• After use, switch the unit off and unplug it from the power supply.

DISASSEMBLING

• Make sure that the motor has stopped completely.
• Disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
• Disassemble by reversing the steps from 6-1 pictures.
• If the fixing ring is not easily removed by hands, please use tools（fig.12）.
• To remove the cutting plate easily, place a screwdriver between the cutting plate and the head as illustrated and lift it up (fig.13).

CLEANING

• Unplug the machine before cleaning.
• Remove meat and all components. Wash all parts in warm soapy water. Dry them thoroughly with a dry towel immediately.
• Do not place parts in the dishwasher or soak them for a long time.
• Do not immerse the body in water, please wipe it with a soft damp cloth instead.
• The bleaching solution containing chlorine will discolor aluminum surfaces.
• Thinners and petrol will crack or change the color of the unit.
• Wipe all the cutting parts by a wet cloth with vegetable oil.

WARRANTY & SERVICE

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It’s applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third- party user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller’s discretion. In the event that repair isn’t possible, the seller will replace the product/part. If product repair/replacement won’t suffice, the seller has the option of refunding the cash value of the product or returned component. Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction specifications or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances. For Customer Service or Questions, Please email us: support @ultra-appliance.com

Company Name: FOSHAN ULTRA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO., LTD
Address : No.6, 11 Road, Science & Technology Industrial Park,
Xingtan Town, Shunde, Foshan, Guangdong, China
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Made in China

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