LEM 1569 BigBite 10LB Motorized Stuffer User Guide

1569 BigBite 10LB Motorized Stuffer
User Guide

2 YEAR
WARRANTY

GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION

IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS PRIOR TO USE

1. Always ensure that the stuffer is properly assembled and safely set up before use.

2. DO NOT leave the stuffer unattended if it can be switched on and operated. Unplug from outlet when stuffing is complete or walking away.

3. CAUTION: This appliance is not recommended for use near or by children or persons with certain disabilities. Set up and store the stuffer out of reach of children. When not in use, store the device in a secure and dry place out of reach of children.

4. Check for damaged parts before using the product. Check that all parts are operating properly and perform the intended functions.
   Check for binding of moving parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may apply.

5. WARNING: Heavy object, to avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when moving stuffer.

6. The appliance must be connected to a 120V AC electric supply only.

7. For your safety, this unit is equipped with a 3-pronged, grounding plug and must be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. If your outlet is not of the proper type, it is your responsibility to have the outlet and wiring changed to the correct type. Do not cut off the third (grounding) prong. Do not use an adapter.

8. Using this appliance with an extension cord may cause a decrease in electrical current, causing the motor to be overworked and possibly catcher.

9. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, after the unit malfunctions, has been damaged in any way or if the motor has been immersed in water or other liquid. Return unit to LEM Products for assessment and repair.

10. Always unplug the unit when not in use, when changing parts, or cleaning.

11. Never unplug by pulling on the power cord, always pull directly on the plug itself.

12. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, contact sharp edges, or touch hot surfaces.

13. Indoor use only. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never immerse the motor in the water and do not expose the motor to rain or moisture. WARNING: In the event, the motor should fall into the water, remove the plug from the wall socket before attempting to remove the motor from the water. If submergence occurs, have the motor examined by an authorized technician before use.

14. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT use the motor if your hands are wet or if you are standing on water. DO NOT submerge or use the motor near liquids.

15. The appliance is designed for domestic use and not for commercial purposes.

16. Do not force. Use the correct sausage stuffer for your application. The correct sausage stuffer will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

17. Use the motor with the supplied accessories only. WARNING: The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause injury, damage to personal property, and may void your warranty.

18. WARNING: Do not use while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (prescription or non-prescription) as these may impair the user’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.

19. The manufacturer declines any responsibility in the case of improper use of this product. Improper use of this product voids the warranty.

20. Avoid contacting moving parts. Wait until all parts have come to a complete stop and disconnect from the power source
    before removing any parts of the unit. Keep fingers clear of cylinder opening at all times.

21. Keep your work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered workbenches and dark work areas may cause accidents or injury.

22. DO NOT operate the motor for more than 1 hour at one time. After 1 hour of continuous use, allow a few minutes for the device to rest before the next use.

23. Thoroughly hand-wash all removable parts in warm soapy water prior to use. Do not soak. NOT DISHWASHER SAFE (discoloration may occur).

24. Tie back loose hair and clothing. Remove neckties, rings, watches, bracelets, or other jewelry before use.

25. Use the unit on a level, stable surface to prevent tipping. Never move the unit while the unit is in use.

26. WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator.

27. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TIPS AND TRICKS TO SAUSAGE MAKING

Always make sure your processing area and all equipment being used is thoroughly washed and sanitized.
Ready and properly set up all equipment, seasonings, casings needed prior to stuffing.
Keep meat refrigerated as much as possible. Cold meat will stuff better.
Keep a notebook handy. Keep track of the type of sausage made, the type of meat used, the seasonings, spices or seasoning blend used, amount of water, and any other specifics. This will help in the end if you want to alter the recipe.
Add water, or another favorite liquid, to your sausage mix. Water will not weaken the flavor but it will help the meat to flow more easily out of the stuffer.
Prior to stuffing the seasoned meat into casings fry up a small sample for a taste test. You can easily alter the recipe at this point but after it is stuffed in casings it’s too late.
Put a small amount of vegetable oil on the stuffing tube, this will help the casings to slide on and off more easily.
Spray the piston and the cylinder with food-grade vegetable or mineral oil. This will allow the piston to move more smoothly down the cylinder.

Prepping the casings is important.

• Natural casings need to be rinsed, flushed, and soaked for at least 30 minutes prior to stuffing.
• Fibrous casings soak in warm water for 25-30 minutes.
• Collagen middles soak for 3-5 minutes in salted water.

Cure is a very important ingredient to use when sausage will be smoked. It not only enhances flavor and color but helps to prevent botulism.
To easily make links, measure out the first link and twist. Skip the second link and then twist the third.
This will cut your twisting time in half.
Don’t overstuff the casings. Leave enough room for twisting into links. A too tightly filled casing may burst upon twisting.
Cook sausage to an internal temperature of 165° F degrees.
Smoking sausage is done best “low and slow”. Temps of 185-200 ° F until the internal temp reaches 165° F .
Cooking too high of temperature may cause fat out which will make your sausage dry. It will also cause casings to burst.

WARNING

Prior to plugging in the stuffer motor make sure the on/off button is in the off position (raised position) and the speed is turned all the way up. Never press the up button with the piston in the up-most position. When stuffing is complete turn the motor off and unplugs the footswitch for safety.

CAUTION

The sensor plug of the stuffer motor must be plugged into the socket entirely. Otherwise, the piston will not be able to automatically stop at the cylinder bottom or at the highest position.
This may cause motor overload damaging the motor the stuffier or both.

CONTROL PANEL

1. “UP” button: Control the piston to move up (one speed only).
2. “DOWN” button: Control the piston to move down (adjustable speed).
3. “STOP” button: Stop the piston from moving at any time.
4. Power switch: Connect or disconnect power.
5. ON light: When the light is green, the motor is powered on.
6. The speed control knob: Adjust the speed of the piston moving down for stuffing. “Up” has only one speed and cannot be adjusted.
7. Alarm light: When the light is red, the motor has popped the circuit. At that time, the “UP” & “DOWN” buttons, and the foot pedal will not work. Please refer to the circuit breaker section.
8. Circuit breaker: Trips to protect the motor when the motor overloads.
9. Sensor Plug: (Shown in diagram below) Plug into the stuffer to engage sensor to automatically stop piston at bottom and top of the cylinder.

WARNING: Unless using the stuffer manually, ALWAYS plug the sensor plug into the stuffer, this allows the motor to safely and automatically stop the piston when the bottom or top of the cylinder is reached and will safeguard the motor.
Lack of use of the sensor is not covered under warranty.

Note: When stuffing is complete, unplug the motor from the outlet, turn the speed dial all the way up and disengage the footswitch.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the Stuffer onto a stable table or workspace.

2. Clamp stuffer to flat sturdy surface.

3. Attach the Handle to one of the Drive Shafts and turn to raise the Piston out of the Cylinder and into the Piston’s highest position.
   Note: If the motor or handle is not attached the piston and the main shaft will fall.

4. Place the cylinder onto the frame by lining up the cylinder tabs and the brackets on the base of the frame.

5. Insert the Stuffing Tube of your choice through the Retaining Ring.

6. Turn the Retaining Ring and Stuffing Tube assembly clockwise onto the Cylinder, until the assembly is hand tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

MOTOR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

First time assembly:

1. With a flat dull object, such as a screwdriver, remove the Socket Cover.

2. Insert the plug of the sensor into the socket on the side of the sausage stuffer gearbox. Slide the Stuffer Motor onto the Slow Drive Shaft lining up the  Mounting Thumbscrews to the Thumbscrew Mounting Holes.
   Caution: The plug of the sensor must be plugged into the socket entirely. If the plug is not securely inserted the Piston will not be able to stop at the cylinder bottom or the highest position automatically. This may cause the motor to overload or possibly damage the stuffer or motor. This type of damage IS NOT covered under warranty.

3. Screw the Mounting Thumbscrews into the holes on the stuffer. Be sure to snugly tighten these three Mounting Thumbscrews to secure the Stuffer Motor
   onto the stuffer. Turn the speed dial all the way up to the fastest speed.

4. Insert the foot switch cord into the inlet at the bottom of the motor, be careful to not accidentally step on the foot pedal. Pressing the foot pedal for 3 seconds or more will engage the auto-up function which may cause the already up piston to rise again and may cause damage to your stuffer or motor.
   Always unplug the footswitch and turn off the motor when stuffing is complete or walking away.

WARNING: Never press the up button with the piston already in the up-most position damage to the stuffer or motor may occur.

USING FOOT PEDAL

1. Plug the foot pedal into the Stuffer Motor (As shown below). Turn speed all the way up.
2. Plug the motor into a grounded outlet and press the power button to turn the motor on. The light will illuminate.
3. Pressing the foot pedal can only control the Piston moving down. When the Piston moves down to the bottom of the cylinder, the Piston will stop automatically and begin to raise. Release the pressure on the foot pedal.

Note: If the down button has been manually pressed the foot pedal will not work. Press the stop button. Now the foot pedal will control the downward motion of the piston.
Note: Pressing the footswitch for 3 seconds or more will engage the auto- up function when the pedal is released.
Always unplug the footswitch and turn off the motor when stuffing is complete or walking away.

WARNING
Severe injury risk!
At all times keep fingers clear of the top of the cylinder.

CAUTION

The sensor plug of the stuffer motor must be plugged into the socket entirely.
Otherwise, the piston will not be able to automatically stop at the cylinder bottom or at the highest position. This may cause motor overload damaging the motor the stuffer or both. 

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Prior to first use hand washes all removable parts in hot soapy water. The motor cannot be immersed. Wipe down the motor and the frame with a damp cloth. The gearbox on the stuffer is not water-resistant. Do not use spray on the upper half of the stiffer frame. Doing so may cause damage to the internal parts of the stuffer which may void your warranty.

DISASSEMBLY:

• Remove the Retaining Ring and Stuffing Tube from the Cylinder.

• To help in removing excess meat from the Stuffing Tube tightly twist a corner of a paper towel, insert the twisted end into the Stuffing Tube, and push the meat out. A small wooden dowel or other straight, dull object is also helpful for this task (LEM sells a cleaning brush (SKU: 1360) specifically for this purpose. See www.LEMProducts.com for more details.)

• Raise the Piston until it is in the utmost position and free of the Cylinder.

• Slide the cylinder out of the frame and remove any leftover meat from the bottom of the cylinder. Fry up a sausage burger to enjoy during clean-up! Remove any leftover meat from the bottom of the Cylinder and fry up a sausage burger to enjoy during clean-up!

• Unscrew the Piston from the Main Shaft.

• With your fingers or another dull object, like the tip of a spoon, carefully remove the Piston Gasket from the Piston.

• Remove the Air Release from the piston.

• Wash all parts in hot soapy water and hand dry.
  Note: The motor cannot be submerged. Wipe it down with a damp cloth.

• With a clean, damp cloth wipe down the stuffer stand and gearbox. Do not spray the gearbox.

ASSEMBLY:

• Replace the Piston Gasket on the Piston. Lightly grease the Gasket with vegetable oil, mineral oil or silicone spray.
• Reassemble the Air Release Valve.
• Return assembled Piston to the Main Shaft. Turn until hand tight.
• Place the cylinder on the frame by lining up the tabs with the locating clips on the frame base.

MAINTENANCE:
The Stuffer Motor is constructed of heavy-duty corrosion-resistant materials for a lifetime of dependable use. Be sure to
follow all of the “IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” in the booklet to ensure the safety and function of the Stuffer.

1. ALWAYS unplug the Stuffer Motor from the power source before cleaning!
2. DO NOT Immerse any part of this Stuffer Motor in water or any other liquid!
3. DO NOT place the Stuffer Motor in the dishwasher.
4. Clean the outside Stuffer Motor with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
5. The Stuffer Motor is permanently lubricated. DO NOT take the Stuffer Motor apart for any reason.
6. Always unplug the footswitch and turn the motor off when the stuffing is complete.

SENSOR PLUG

The sensor plug is on the motor and MUST BE plugged into the stuffer prior to the motor being installed. The sensor plug enables the piston of the stuffer to automatically stop when the piston reaches the bottom of the cylinder or has reached the top of the cylinder. This plug must be installed for this function to properly work. If the sensor is not plugged in damage may occur to the stuffer, cylinder, and motor. This type of damage is not covered under warranty. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the sensor is plugged in prior to use. Always turn the motor off and remove the footswitch from the motor when stuffing is complete or walking away from the stuffer. Do not leave the stuffer unsupervised around children. Severe injury could occur.

SAUSAGE MAKING

1. With the sensor cord securely attached to the stuffer and plug in the power cord. Follow motor assembly instructions on page 5. With the sensor cord securely attached to the stuffer and the motor secured to the stuffer frame turn the speed dial all the way up, plug in the power cord.

2. Press the power button to turn the motor on. The light will illuminate.

3. If the piston is not raised press the “UP” button. The unit will automatically stop at the upmost position.
   Note: “Up” has only one speed. “Down” speed adjustable by turning the knob.

4. Remove the Cylinder from the base Spray the piston gasket and the inside of the cylinder with food-grade oil or mineral oil and fill the cylinder with meat. Pack meat in tightly so to eliminate all air pockets.

5. To slowly lower the Piston turn the speed adjustment knob all the way left and press the “down” button on the motor or depress the Foot Pedal. When the Piston reaches the meat mixture, all of the air pockets are removed and meat is extruded to the end of the stuffing tube, hit “Stop” or release the foot pedal, once the “STOP” button is pressed or the foot pedal is released the piston will automatically raise for a couple of seconds. This function will help to stop the flow of meat through the stuffing tube. This will occur every time as long as the footswitch is pressed for 3 seconds or longer.

6. Place casing over the stuffing tube and twist, tie, or clip end.

7. Press the “DOWN” button again, or step on the footswitch, and begin stuffing. Use the speed dial to control the speed of the piston.

8. The Piston will continue to move down the stuffer until it reaches the bottom of the Cylinder. At that time it will stop for a few seconds and then automatically rise to the highest position and then stop.

NOTE: Do not operate the stuffer for longer than 1 hour at a time or the unit may overheat.
Turn Power Switch off and allow the unit to cool for 15 minutes.
NOTE: When making snack sticks or using the smallest tube it is highly recommended to stuff using the slowest speed possible. Adding additional liquid to your mix will also help with this process. A very stiff mix or stuffing too fast will make the motor work extra hard and may cause the circuit breaker to pop or meat to bypass the piston. If the circuit breaker pops follow the information below.

CRICUT BREAKER

The stuffer motor is equipped with a circuit breaker. If the motor stops working completely it may be due to the circuit breaker tripping.

To reset circuit breaker

• The power light on the on/off switch will be out.
• Press the power switch to the OFF position.
• Press the circuit breaker reset button on the underside of the stuffer motor.
• Press the power switch to the on position, the light will illuminate.
• You can now resume use.

NOTE: Do not operate the stuffer for longer than 1 hour at a time or the unit may overheat. Turn Power Switch off and allow the unit to cool for 15 minutes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

securely plugged into an outlet.
First, check and reset the circuit breaker. The problem may be with the switch or power cord
Motor runs slowly or is noisy| Possible cold gear grease problem. Move stuffer to a warmer area. Let the stuffer run for 5 minutes and then begin stuffing.
The foot pedal doesn’t work| Check if the foot pedal is plugged onto the stuffer motor securely and properly.
The ALARM light illuminates| Possible motor overload problem. Check if there is a blockage in the stuffing tube, or that the stuffing tube is properly assembled. Check the motor plug is plugged into the socket on the stuffer securely. If all are in good condition after checking, press the “STOP” button to reset the control panel. Now the “ON” indicator light will brighten. The “ALARM” light will be off. Or turn off the power switch and then turn it on again.
The stuffer is hard to crank| The sausage mixture has become too stiff. Add water to mix. Add lubricant (mineral oil or vegetable oil) to the Piston Gasket and the interior of the Cylinder.
Meat is passing by the piston| Possible blockage in the stuffing tube, disassemble and clean out stuffing tube.
Casings are bursting when filling| .•Casings are old and brittle.
•Casings were not soaked long enough.
•Casings were soaked too long.
•Casings should not have been soaked.
•Casings were filled too tightly.
•Stuffing Tube has a burr and is puncturing the casing.
•Stuffing tube is too large for casings.
Piston is failing| If the motor or handle is not attached to the drive the piston will fall to the base, this is normal.
Piston is popping up off and meat is passing by the piston.| •Oil the gasket and inside of the cylinder and ALWAYS use the slowest speed when making snack sticks or using a small tube.
•Meat is too stiff, add liquid so it will flow more easily.
•Meat has gotten under the gasket, clean the piston
gasket and the groove that it sits in so it is free of meat residue.
•Meat is too coarsely ground to flow freely through the small tube.

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES FROM LEM

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION PLEASE READ
FILL OUT AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD
THIS WARRANTY COVERS
THE LEM Big Bite® 10LB Motorized Sausage Stuffer #1569
THE WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY.

WARRANTY DURATION : This product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date. EACH UNIT COMES WITH A WARRANTY CARD, WHICH MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND RETURNED IMMEDIATELY, WITH A COPY OF THE PURCHASING RECEIPT. FAILURE TO RETURN YOUR WARRANTY CARD WILL LIMIT THE WARRANTY TO 90 DAYS WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

WARRANTY COVERAGE: This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship. The warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, misuse, neglect, modification, or improper service or repairs by unauthorized personnel. It is also void if damaged in shipment or by other causes not arising out of defects in the materials or workmanship. This warranty does not extend to any units which have been in violation of the written instructions furnished. This warranty covers only the product and its specific parts, not food or other products processed in it.

WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS: This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied, and no representative or person is authorized to assume any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance under any theory of sort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to negligence, gross negligence, strict liability, or breach of contract. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons, things, or animals arising from the failure to comply with the norms contained in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications at any time to the models while maintaining the main characteristics described herein. The manufacturer also declines all responsibility for any
errors in compiling this manual.

WARRANTY PERFORMANCE: During the warranty period, a product with a defect will either be repaired or replaced after the product has been inspected by a LEM Service Technician. LEM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE WARRANTY PERFORMANCE OR PRODUCT EVALUATION UNLESS THE ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT OR THE WARRANTY CARD IS ON FILE. The repaired product will be in warranty for the balance of the warranty period. No charge will be made for such repair or replacement.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: If any parts are missing or defective, please contact our Customer Service Department for assistance at 877-536-7763 (M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm EST). DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE WHERE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED. LEM Products is not responsible for, or will not cover under warranty, missing or damaged parts on discounted/clearance, resale on sale items where the seller may not be able to guarantee full functionality or completeness of the unit.

LEM PRODUCTS MERCHANDISE RETURN POLICY WARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain service under terms of this warranty, please contact us at 877-536-7763 to obtain authorization prior to returning the merchandise. No merchandise will be accepted without prior authorization. Prior to returning the product for warranty repair the product must be thoroughly cleaned and free from any food particles or other debris. Failure of the purchaser to comply with this standard may result in the unit being returned without repair.
In some cases, a $50 cleaning surcharge may apply. Please return the product prepaid in the original packaging if possible, enclose a copy of your receipt, (keep a copy of your proof-of-purchase for your records), and include a written explanation of the issue. Ship to LEM Products, 4440 Muhlhauser Road, Suite 300, West Chester, OH 45011. LEM Products is not responsible for damage incurred in shipping, make certain to pack the product properly. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the purchaser. Packages returned to LEM should be insured for the value of the product to cover any damages that may occur during shipping.

ATTENTION:
If any components of this unit are broken,
or if the unit does not operate properly,
please contact LEM Products at
877-536-7763
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References

• Meat Processing Equipment | LEM Products
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