eta BESTO Electric Meat Grinder User Manual

BESTO
Electric Meat Grinder • USER MANUAL

22/11/2022

BESTO Electric Meat Grinder

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Dear customer, thank you for purchasing our product. Keep these instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing.

SAFETY NOTICE

• Carefully read the user‘s manual before putting the appliance into operation, see the illustrations and save the manual for future use. Consider the instructions in the user‘s manual as a part of the appliance and provide it to other users of the appliance.

• Check that the voltage on the type label corresponds to the voltage in your electric power socket.

• Do not insert the power plug into the electric power socket and do not pull it out of the electric power socket with wet hands or by pulling on the power cord!

• Never use the appliance if the power cord or power plug are damaged, if it is not functioning correctly or if it has fallen on the floor and been damaged or if it has fallen into water. In such cases take the appliance to a professional service centre to verify its safety and correct function.

• This appliance must not be used by children. Keep the device and its supply cord out of reach of children. The device may be used by persons with reduced physical or mental abilities or lack of experience and knowledge only if they are under supervision or  they have been instructed about using the appliance safely and understand the potential dangers. Children must not play with the appliance.

• This appliance may only be used by children aged 8 years or older, and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if 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 made by children without supervision. Children younger than 8 years must be kept out of reach of the appliance and its power cord.

• When handling the grater, be very careful, especially when removing it from the container, when emptying the container and while cleaning. The grater is very sharp!

• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, the cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, their service technician or by a similarly qualified person, this will prevent the creation of dangerous situation.

• Always unplug the appliance from power supply if you leave it unattended and before assembly, disassembly or cleaning.

• Before replacing accessories or accessible parts, which move during operation, before assembly and disassembly, before cleaning or maintenance, turn off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains by pulling the power cord from the power socket!

• Handle the accessories very carefully, they are very sharp!

• When the appliance is in operation, prevent pets, plants or insects to get in contact with it.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the power socket if you will be leaving it without supervision.

• CAUTION: Do not use the appliance with a program, time switch or any other part that turns the appliance on automatically as there is a risk of fire if the appliance is not covered or placed properly.

• After finishing work and before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from power supply by taking the power cord connector out of the electric socket.

• Do not leave the appliance in operation without supervision and supervise it for the entire time that food is being prepared!

• The product is intended for home use and similar (in shops, offices and similar workplaces, in hotels, motels and other residential environments, in facilities providing accommodation with breakfast). It is not intended for commercial use!

• Never submerge the appliance under water and do not wash under running water!

• The appliance must not be used in damp or wet environment and in any environment with the danger of fire or explosion (spaces where chemicals, fuels, oils, gases, paints and other flammable or volatile materials are stored).

• Use the appliance only in the working position in places, where there is no risk of it being knocked over and at a sufficient distance from sources of heat (e.g. fire stoves, electric/ gas stoves, cookers, etc.), and wet surfaces (kitchen sinks, wash basins etc.).

• Long hair, loose clothes or accessories and jewellery can get caught by the rotating parts of accessories. Make sure that your hair, clothes and accessories do not get into dangerous vicinity to the rotating parts!

• Do not remove accessories when the drive unit is in operation.

• Before removing accessories from the drive unit, allow the rotating parts to stop completely.

• Do not turn on the appliance without any ingredients inside!

• Do not insert accessories into any body cavities.

• Never insert your fingers into the filling opening and do not use a fork, knife, spatula, spoon, etc. Use only the supplied pusher for this purpose.

• Slightly push down the food by the stamper so that the appliance will not tilt or overturn.

• Do not exceed the maximum operation time for the appliance, which is 5 minute.
  Then allow the driving unit to cool down for at least 7 minutes.

• The appliance is equipped with safety fuse which disconnects current supply incase of engine overloading. If it occurs, unplug the appliance and let the appliance getcooled (1 hour).

• Make sure that the power cord does not come into contact with the rotating part of the appliance.

• Do not wind the power cord around the appliance; this will extend its life.

• The power cord must not be damaged by sharp or hot objects, by an open flame and it must not be submerged under water.

• Never place it on hot surfaces and do not leave it hanging over the edge of a table or a work bench. If the cord is brushed against or pulled by for example children the appliance may tip over or be pulled down and lead to serious injuries!

• If the use of an extension cord is necessary, then it must not be damaged and must meet the valid norms in force.

• Only use the appliance with original accessories from the manufacturer.

• Use the appliance only with accessories designed for this model. The use of other accessories may present a danger for the user.

• Use this appliance only for the purpose for which it was designed as specified in this user‘s manual. Never use the appliance for any other purpose.

• WARNING: There is a risk of injury in case of incorrect use (not in accordance with the manual) of the appliance.

• All text in other languages and pictures shown on the packaging, or the product itself, are translated and explained at the end of this language mutation.

• The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damages and injuries caused by the incorrect use of supplementary machines and accessories (e.g. ruining of foods, injury, cuts) and takes no responsibility arising from the warranty on the appliance in the case that the above safety notices were not followed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE AND ACCESSORIES (Fig. 1)

A – Motor unit
A1 – Shaft
A2 – ON/OFF button ( )
A3 – REVERSE button ( )
A4 – Operation light
A5 – RESET button
A6 – Release button ( )
A7 – Power cord

B – Mincer
B0 – Mincer body (=D0)
B1 – Spiral feeder
B2 – Cutting blade
B3 – Extra fine mincing disc
B4 – Fine mincing disc
B5 – Medium mincing disc
B6 – Coarse mincing disc
B7 – Extra coarse mincing disc
B8 – Nut
B9 – Adapter for smoked food
B10 – Separator
B11 – Pusher (=D5)
B12 – Hopper (=D6)
B13 – Cover

C – Grating attachment
C0 – Attachment body
C1 – Coarse grater
C2 – Fine grater
C3 – Cheese grater
C4 – Thin slicing grater
C5 – Pusher

D – Citrus fruits press
D0 – Mincer body (=B0)
D1 – Spiral feeder
D2 – Sieve (coarse, color white)
D3 – Nut
D4 – Cover / outlet
D5 – Pusher (=B11)
D6 – Hopper (=B12)
D7 – Cogwheel
D8 – Sealing
D9 – Pressure disc
D10 – Security screw
D11 – Sieve (fine, color black)

PREPARATION AND USE

First remove all packaging materials, take out the grinderand all accessories. Then remove all adhesive foils, stickers and paper from the grinder and accessories. Before the first use, wash all parts, which will be in contact with food, in warm water with a mild  detergent, thoroughly rinse in clear water and wipe dry or let dry. Put the assembled grinder with the selected attachments on a flat, stable, smooth and clean worktop. Provide sufficient free space for ventilation. The appliance openings allow free airflow for ventilation, and must not be covered or otherwise blocked. The feet must not be removed. Electric power socket must be easily accessible to allow easy disconnecting of the appliance in the case of emergency.

Control
Before switching the appliance on, plug the power cord A7 in the electrical socket (indicator A4 indicating connection to the mains). Switch the grinder on/off by pressing A2 button ( ). If you want to use reverse run, first switch the grinder off by A2 button, and  then press and hold A3 button ( ). After you finish processing, switch off the appliance by pressing A2 button.

Overload protection
If activated, the overload protection switches off the motor during operation automatically.
Possible causes: the quantity of processed food too big or blocking by bones. If so, proceed as follows:

• Pull out A7 cable connector from the power socket and allow the device to cool (approx. 60 minutes).
• Plug A7 cable connector into the power socket.
• Press A2 button to switch off the device.
• Lift up the device and press A5 button (RESET) on the bottom side of the device.
• Press A2 again to switch on the device.

If the overload protection will be activated too often during operation of the unit, contact the technical service point.

1. Meat Grinder
   Safety hints and tips
   – We recommend interrupting the operation from time to time, switch off the appliance and remove the food stuck on the attachments (or blocking the attachments).
   – Never let the mincer running if the hopper is empty!
   – Do not mince frozen meat.
   Assembly
   Assemble the mincer according to the intended use (for meat, smoked food, slicing / grating or pressing) and mount it on the main motor unit – see Figure 4. Apply reverse procedure to disassemble the mincer and to remove it from the motor unit. When  removing the attachment, you have to push the release button A6 first ( ).
   A) Meat mincing
   The mincer can mince any type of meat, which is free of bones, tendons and skin.
   Choose appropriate accessories as required (B0, B1, B2, B3/4/5/6/7, B8, B11, B12 and B13), follow the procedure indicated in Fig. 2. Mincing coarseness can be adjusted by using different mincing discs (B3, B4, B5, B6, B7) with various sizes of openings.  Cut the meat in advance into cubes of about 2 x 2 x 2 cm. Put bowl under the mincer to catch the minced meat. Put the meat cubes into the hopper so that the spiral feeder B1 can take them without being blocked, and slightly push the meat down, using the  pusher B11.
   Proceeding like this will prevent the motor unit from becoming overloaded.
   Tips
   – Regularly check if the mincing disc openings are passable during the meat processing.
   If the disc openings get blocked while mincing meats of various consistency (for example bacon and liver), the juices may flow along the screw feeder shaft inside the motor unit of the mincer. Therefore pay maximum attention to ensure smooth flow of the processed food through the mincing disc. If the flow is blocked, immediately switch off the mincer, disassemble the mincer and clean all components (fig. 5).
   – If the appliance is blocked, first switch it off (we waiting for a while approx 30 sec.) and then use the reverse run function (A3 knob) to release the food.
   B) Smoked foods (sausages, frankfurters), etc.
   Choose appropriate accessories as required (B0, B1, B8, B9, B10, B11 and B12), follow the procedure indicated in Fig. 2. Put the minced meat into hopper B12. Use the pusher B11 to slightly push the meat inside the mincer. Soak the sausage casings in warm  water (for about 10 minutes) to improve their elasticity. Then put it „arranged in folds“ on the outlet piece. Let 5 cm at the end of the casing hang freely, and tie up or skewer it. Put the prepared mixture into the hopper and slightly push it down using  the pusher B11. Proceed as appropriate for the respective smoked food (for example sausages, short sausages, etc.) or white pudding.
   Tips
   – We recommend two persons for this procedure. One puts the mixture inside, and the other holds the casing in the proper position on the outlet adapter B9. When filling the casing, proceed so that no air can get inside.
   – If the outlet opening of the smoked food adapter B9 gets blocked, switch off the motor unit, remove the attachment and clean it.

2. Adapter for slicing / grating of vegetables and fruits
   Safety hints and tips
   – Never push down the grated/sliced fruits or vegetables by fingers! Move the food along the feed tube by the pusher, slowly, while pushing down slightly.
   – Never use the graters to process hard materials, for example ice cubes, coffee / cereal / corn grains, spices, etc.
   – If the appliance is blocked, first switch it off and then use the reverse run function (A3 button) to release the food.
   Assembly
   Assemble the adapter and mount it on the driving unit head according to Figure 3 and 4.
   Apply reverse procedure to disassemble and remove the adapter from the driving unit head.
   When or removing the adapter, you have to push the release button A6 first.
   Note: When graters are removed, they must be first partially rotated and then unhooked from hooks.
   Preparing the food
   The attachments can be used for chopping, slicing, grating and scraping of almost any type of fruits or vegetables.
   You can use the slicing/chopping grater to process fruits, vegetables, cheese and food of similar structure. The cheese greater is designed for processing hard cheeses, potatoes and making bread crumps.
   Use
   Put a suitable container under the grating adapter outlet. Chop the vegetables into pieces of the size fit for putting them inside the grating adapter feeding tube. Put the pieces into the adapter and slightly push by the pusher. The processed food is going out  from the outlet into the provided container.
   Tipy
   – A small amount of food will remain on the grater after each use.
   This is normal and does not establish a reason for filing a complaint.
   – First remove peels if processing citrus fruits.
   – If you are chopping hard cheese or chocolate, work for a short time, because the food heats up, becomes softer and may get lumpy.
   – Before slicing cabbage, cut it into hunks and remove the cabbage stalks.

3. Adapter for pressing of vegetables and fruits Safety hints and tips
   – When assembling the press, pay maximum attention not to damage the sieve.
   – Before starting pressing, check whether the spiral feeder is well fixed.
   – Do not use the press if the sieve is damaged, shows visible cracks and breaks, or is torn.
   – The press is designed to process almost all types of berries, citrus fruits and vegetables.
   – Do not confuse the functions of a press for fruits and vegetables with a centrifugal juicer. The final juice produced by the centrifugal system is clear; by pressing, a juice containing a certain amount of pulp is produced. Sometime the juice may have the  consistency of a puree.
   – Thoroughly rinse the fruits and vegetables.
   – You may process currants, grapes, tomatoes, kiwis, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, etc.
   – We do not recommend pressing apples and pears, as the sieve may become clogged, and the produced juice will have the consistency of a puree.
   – We do not recommend processing cucumbers and beets and root vegetables.
   – After squeezing currant, blackberries, grapes and other fruits with smaller grains or seeds, do not EVER process the pressed flesh for the second time! You could damage the sieve.
   – Always use fresh and ripe fruits
   – Do not press frozen fruits and vegetables or tough food (e.g. radish, potatoes) or root vegetables (e.g. carrots, celery, horseradish, beets, parsleys)! Defrost them before processing.
   – Remove peduncles (grape stems) and vegetable tops.
   – When pressing juice from currants, use whole bunches.
   – Remove stones (e.g. from plums, peaches, apricots, mirabelles, cherries, etc.).
   – Remove fruit skins, if too thick.
   – Peel citrus fruits (such as oranges, grapefruits, lemons) and remove the white pulp and seeds, otherwise the juice may have a sour taste.
   Safety hints and tips
   – When processing tomatoes, cut them into wedges with the maximum width of 1.5cm.
   Tomatoes have a tough skin, and if wider wedges are processed in the juicer, the auger may become clogged with tomato peels, causing inoperability of the juicer.
   – After processing of about 2 kg of food (Currant max. 1.5 kg), ALWAYS interrupt your work and check whether the sieve is blocked. If yes, clean it.
   – If the juice flow from the juicer outlet decreases or completely stops, IMMEDIATELY switch off the processor, dismount the juicer press, disassemble it and properly clean it.
   When currant is pressed, we recommend cleaning the sieve after every 1.5 kg. Currant contains small grains that can dramatically decrease the juice flow through the sieve
   – The pressed pulp will not be immediately discharged from the outlet, but after a while – this is normal.
   – When the press is overfilled or when the foods are pressed too strongly, the sieve becomes clogged.
   – If the pulp begins to pile up excessively, e.g. on the sieve or the lid, turn off the appliance and clean the part.
   – Sieve – coarse D2 (mesh: 1mm, colour: white) – designed for processing all kinds of berries and citrus fruits and vegetables containing seeds or pips (e.g. currant, blackberries, grapes).
   – Sieve – fine D11 (mesh: 0.6mm, colour: black) – designed for processing all kinds of berries and citrus fruits and vegetables not containing seeds or pips.
   Both sieves can be used to process pressed flesh in a second pass if the flesh still contains too much juice. Prior to that, release the locking screw D10, remove the press cover D4, clean the outer side of the sieve with a suitable tool (e.g. plastic spatula). Use your fingers to check whether the sieve mesh is not clogged with seeds/pips. Should it be the case, remove the press, clean it thoroughly, re-assemble the press and proceed with processing the ingredients.
   Attention
   After squeezing currant, blackberries, grapes and other fruits with smaller grains or seeds, do not EVER process the pressed flesh for the second time! You could damage the sieve.
   Assembly
   Assemble the press on the motor unit according to Fig. 4. First install the mincer body D0 and then insert the spiral feeder D1. Push the feeder down until it clicks, which means it is secured in place. Attach the sieve D2 or D11 and nut D3 on the spiral  feeder, and tighten the nut. Unscrew the cover fixing screw D10 so that it will not protrude, to allow the cover to be put on the sieve. Fix the cover on the sieve. After proper assembly, slightly tighten the cover screw D4. Apply reverse procedure to  disassemble the unit and remove it from the motor unit.
   Use
   Cut the fruits into pieces to fit the feeding tube opening. Place a stainless bowl or another suitable container to catch the pressed pulp. Place the suitable juice container under the outlet.
   Put the food in the hopper one by one to prevent overfilling the juicer chute to the top. The pusher is intended for continuous pushing the food to the auger’s reach. Use the pusher after each piece of food is inserted in the feed chute, not for pushing just  after the chute is completely full to the top edge. If you look inside the feed chute opening after removing the pusher, you can visually check the auger condition and clearness.
   If there is too much juice in the juicer feed chute, switch of the processor, disassemble the juicer, and clean the auger and the sieve. The pressed juice will flow out from the outlet in the provided container, and the waste (pulp) comes out from the cover  outlet opening D4.
   If the sieve or the auger needs to be cleaned, always remove the entire juicer press unit from the motor unit, and disassemble it completely. Loosening the nut when food is accumulated in the auger might cause penetration of small particles in the gasket  area, and after assembling the unit, the gasket would not properly seal. If pressing continued, juice could penetrate in the rear section of the juicer.

Tips

• For higher juice yield, press soft food slowly.
• After inputting the last piece, let the press running until juice stops dripping from the outlet.
• If the produced pulp is too juicy, it can be re-pressed (except for currant, blackberries, grapes and other fruits with smaller grains or seeds) – use the maximum speed. Before the second pulp processing, clean the sieve. Loosen the fixing screw, remove the   cover and wipe the accumulated pulp off the sieve.
• To preserve maximum amount of vitamins, consume the produced juice as soon as possible.
• If you need to preserve the juice for several hours, store it in refrigerator. The juice will be better preserved if you add several drops of lemon juice.
• The juice may contain residues of pulp and seeds, small enough to go through the sieve.
• For children, thin the juice with water 1:1.
• You can use the pressed pulp for further processing in the kitchen (for example for cooking soups, sauces, marmalades, desserts, cakes, etc.).

TABLE FOR THE USAGE OF THE ACCESSORIES

Please consider the following cooking tips as examples and as inspiration. Their purpose is not to be a complete guide, but to demonstrate the possibilities of various food preparation methods. Chose the amount of ingredients to be processed so that the  maximum content of the containers marked by a line is not exceeded. A larger amount of processed ingredients must be divided into several batches and the contents of the container should be regularly inspected. We recommend that you interrupt your work  from time to time and remove any food which has become stuck or clogged the attachment or is on the walls of the containers.

Accessories| Food| Max. amount| Time (min)| Preparation (mm)
---|---|---|---|---
Mincer B| Beef| 2 500 g| 5| 30 x 30 x 30
Pork| 2 500 g| 5
Cl| Cheese| 500 g| 1| –
C2| Carrot| 1000 g| 1| –
C3| Potatoes| 1 000 g| 1| 1 / 2
C4| Cucumber| 5 pieces| 1| –
Citrus fruits  press  D|  Red currants| 1 500 g| 2| –
Grapes| 2 000 g| 2| –
Orange| 2 000 g| 2| peeled
Tomato| 2 000 g| 2| wedges max 1.5 cm

MAINTENANCE

Unplug the power cable from socket before any handling with the appliance!
Do not use rough and aggressive cleaning agents! Perform any cleaning of the drive unit and the carrier only with wet rag with detergent. Wash other accessories immediately after use in hot water with detergent. Work very carefully when cleaning the knife!  Note that cutting edges of the knife and grinding discs shall not come into contact with hard objects which blunt them and decrease their efficiency. After washing and drying out the components, we recommend applying cooking oil on the knife and plates. Do  not use dishwasher to clean metal parts, because the detergents may cause them to turn dark or to rust! The sieves D2, D11 may be easily cleaned with the brush. Take care that the binding surfaces and the sealing elements are functional.
Some agents can tinge the accessories in some way. However, this has no influence on function of the appliance and this tint usually disappears by itself after some time.Never dry plastic mouldings above heat sources (e.g. stove, electric cooker, gas cooker). Store  the appliance on dry and dust–free place out of reach of children and incapable persons. Procedure for replacing a sealing (pic. 1)
Remove the conveyor screw D1. Using an appropriate tool (e.g. a screwdriver) loosen the screw. Remove the cog wheel D7 from the conveyor screw. If sealing D8 is worn out or damaged, replace it with a new one (of a similar type). Proceed in reverse order to assemble all the components. If the suction sieve D2 or the sieve D11 is damaged / lost, purchase their replacement under order number ETA00280062 (coarse, color white), ETA002800625 (fine, color black).
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications and accessories for the respective models.
More extensive maintenance or maintenance requiring intervention in the inner parts of the appliance must be carried out by professional service! Failure to comply with the instructions of the manufacturer will lead to expiration of the right to guarantee repair!

ENVIRONMENT

Printed signs of materials used for manufacture, packing, components and accessories, as well as their recycling, are on all the pieces if their dimensions enable it. The symbols on the product or in the accompanying documentation mean that the used electric or  electronic products must not be disposed together with municipal wastes. Please, hand them over to the collection points designed for their correct disposal, where they will be accepted free of charge. By correct disposal of this product you can help to preserve  valuable natural resources and help to prevent possible negative impacts to the environment and to human health, which could be the results of incorrect waste disposal.
For further details ask the municipal authorities or the nearest collecting point. Penalties can be charged for incorrect disposal of such wastes, according to national regulations.
If the appliance is to be put out of operation definitely, we recommend cutting off the feeder cable, to disable its use.

TECHNICAL DATA

Input in off mode is 0.00 W
Acoustic noise level of 82 dB(A) re 1pW

WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS USED ON THE APPLIANCE, PACKAGING OR IN THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL:

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
TO AVOID DANGER OF SUFFOCATION, KEEP THIS PLASTIC BAG AWAY FROM BABIES AND CHILDREN. DO NOT USE THIS BAG IN CRIBS, BEDS, CARRIAGES OR PLAYPENS. THIS BAG IS NOT A TOY.

The symbol indicates a WARNING.

NOTICE: Keep the orientation of the basic components (i.e. cutting blades, sieves and graters)! Pay maximum care when cleaning the cutting blades!

© DATE 9/02/2022
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