BUFFALO CH134 Meat Mincer Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: BUFFALO

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
Introduction
Pack Contents
Assembly
Operation
- Overload protection
Cleaning, Care & Maintenance
- For ease of cleaning, disassemble the appliance:
Technical Specifications
Troubleshooting
Electrical Wiring
Compliance
Declaration of conformity

Model

CH134

Safety Instructions

Read carefully and keep for future reference.

Warning: The meat mincer is a dangerous appliance and must only be used by trained personnel in accordance with these instructions.

Position on a flat, stable surface.
A service agent/qualified technician should carry out installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any components on this product.
Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the following:
– Health and Safety at Work Legislation
– BS EN Codes of Practice
– Fire Precautions
– IEE Wiring Regulations
– Building Regulations
DO NOT feed meat in to the appliance by hand. ALWAYS use the pusher supplied.
DO NOT use fingers to clear the exit hole while the appliance is turned on.
DO NOT allow the motor to work against a blockage for any length of time.
DO NOT immerse in water.
Only use original BUFFALO parts and attachments with this appliance.
Always carry the appliance by the motor housing.
The appliance is intended for commercial use only and must not be used for private household.
Warning: ALWAYS keep hands, hair and clothing away from the moving parts.
NEVER leave the appliance unattended when in use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
This appliance must not be used by children under any circumstances.
Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an BUFFALO agent or a recommended qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.
BUFFALO recommend that this appliance should be periodically tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection, Polarity Test, Earth Continuity, Insulation Continuity and Functional Testing.
BUFFALO recommend that this product is connected to a circuit protected by an appropriate RCD (Residual Current Device).

Introduction

Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of this machine will provide the best possible performance from your BUFFALO product.

This machine is designed for meat grinding in restaurants, canteens and similar catering establishments.

Pack Contents

The following is included:

BUFFALO Meat Mincer
Hopper tray
Food pusher
Feed screw
Cutting blade
Cutting plate (coarse – 8mm)
Cutting plate (medium – 6mm)
Instruction manual
Sausage stuffer nozzle

BUFFALO prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of unpacking the contents are supplied fully functional and free of damage.

Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your BUFFALO dealer immediately.

Assembly

Remove all packaging materials from the appliance.

Position on a worktop and ensure the appliance is secured in position.
Wash all parts before use (see section “Cleaning, Care & Maintenance”).

Warning: Ensure the appliance is switched off and disconnected from power supply before assembly/ disassembly.
BUFFALO accept no responsibility for any injury caused by incorrect assembly.
Cutting blade is sharp! Handle with care!

Insert the mincing barrel into the motor housing mouth, with the shaft facing upwards.
Rotate the handle clockwise to secure the mincing barrel.
Insert the feed screw into the mincing barrel.
Mount the cutting blade on to the end of the feed screw. Ensure the sharp edge side faces forwards as shown.
Choose the desired cutting plate and match the groove on the edge to the pin on the mincing barrel. Then slide the cutting plate on to the feed screw.
Screw the barrel cap to the end of the mincing barrel until tight.
Insert the hopper tray.
If making sausages, install the stuffer nozzle onto the mincing barrel.
Note: Before this, ensure to unscrew the barrel cap first. After the nozzle is mounted, re-attach the barrel cap and screw tight.

Operation

Cut the meat into small enough pieces to fit in to the hole in the hopper tray.
Connect the appliance to the power supply.
Press the Start button to start mincing.
Feed the meat into the shaft using the food pusher.
Warning: Never push the meat into the shaft using your fingers.
After use, press the Stop button to turn off then disconnect from power supply

Note: If too much meat stuffed/jammed, press the Reverse button to run in the reverse direction to clear the blockage. After 2 seconds, press the Start button to continue.

Overload protection

The appliance is featured with overload protection. In case of overload, the appliance will stop working automatically.

Turn Off the appliance and allow to cool for several minutes.
Press the “RESET” button.
Press the Start button to continue.

Cleaning, Care & Maintenance

Warning: Always switch off and disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
No parts are dishwasher safe!

Do not use any abrasive cleaning agents on the appliance. Use warm soapy water.
Do not immerse the motor housing in water. Clean the exterior with a damp cloth.
Always dry thoroughly after cleaning.

For ease of cleaning, disassemble the appliance:

Rotate the locking handle anti-clockwise to loosen the mincing barrel.
Remove the mincing barrel, plate, blade and feed screw as one unit. Gently tip the barrel to remove the pieces one by one.
Twist off the hopper tray.
Remove meat from all components and wash in warm, soapy water.
Dry thoroughly.
Lubricate the parts with a little cooking oil before re-locating for best performance.

Technical Specifications

Model| Voltage| Power| Current| Output| Dimensions h x w x d (mm)| Weight
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
CH134| 230V~ 50Hz| 735W| 3.5A| 250kg/hour| 520 x 270 x 430| 23.8kg

Troubleshooting

A qualified technician should carry out repairs if required.

Fault	Probable Cause	Solution
The unit is not working	Unit not switched on	Check the unit is plugged in

correctly and switched on
Plug or lead is damaged| Replace plug or lead
Fuse in the plug has blown| Replace the fuse
Mains power supply fault| Check mains power supply
Overload protection has activated| Reset the appliance (Page 4)
Minced meat does not exit the appliance evenly| Barrel cap is on too tight| Loosen the cap
Cutting plate is blocked| Remove and clean the plate
Cutting blade is blunt| Replace the cutting blade

Electrical Wiring

This appliance is supplied with a 3 pin BS1363 plug and lead.
The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.
This appliance is wired as follows:

Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L
Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N
Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to terminal marked E

This appliance must be earthed.
If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.

Compliance

The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal in your area.

BUFFALO parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with regulatory standards and specifications set by international, independent, and federal authorities.

BUFFALO products have been approved to carry the following symbol:

All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BUFFALO. Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, BUFFALO reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Declaration of conformity

Equipment Type	Model

Heavy Duty Meat Mincer 12

Heavy Duty Meat Mincer 22

| CH133 (& -E)

CH134 (& -E)

Application of Territory Legislation & Council Directives(s)| Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

Annex 1 A Essential Health & Safety Requirements

EN 60204-1:2018

EN ISO 12100:2010

Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU – recast of 2004/108/EC

Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1091)

EN 55014-1: 2017

EN 55014-2:2015

EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019

EN 61000-3-3:2013 +A1:2019

Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2015/863 amending Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous

Substances in Electrical and Electronic

Equipment Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3032)

Producer Name| Buffalo

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Territory Legislation, Directive(s)
and Standard(s)