ARDESTO MGK-2400 Meat Grinder Instruction Manual

: June 12, 2024
: ARDESTO

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
DEVICE ASSEMBLING
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION / CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE
Warranty Conditions
WARRANTY CARD
References
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ARDESTO MGK-2400 Meat Grinder

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read thoroughly for important safety and save these instructions.

Household use only. Do not use for industrial purpose. Do not use the device outdoors.
Before using the product for the first time, check if the technical specifications indicated on the product correspond to the power supply.
Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
Turn the device off and unplug it from the power source before changing accessories or touch moving parts.
To prevent electric shock and fire, do not immerse the device in water or other liquids. If it happens, unplug it immediately and contact an authorized service center for inspection.
Keep the power cord away from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Do not pull or twist the power cord.
Do not place the appliance on a hot gas or electric stove, do not place it near heat sources.
Be careful when handling the blade – it is very sharp.
Do not push food into the meat grinder head with your fingers, use a pusher for it. If it is not possible to push food with the pusher, turn off and unplug the appliance from the mains, disassemble it and clean the clogged places.
When carrying the unit be sure to hold the motor housing with both hands. Use a carrying handle, if it is provided by the design. Do not carry the unit by holding only the loading tray, nozzle or head.
Do not fix the cutting blade and cutting plate when using kibbe attachment.
Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
Do not grind hard food such as bones, nuts, etc.
Do not grind ginger and other materials with hard fiber.
Continuous running of meat grinder should be not more than 10 minutes with the motor cool down to room temperature before switching on again.
Reverse function is prohibited while the appliance is operating (For example switch “ON” knob to reverse knob or on the contrary), wait at least one minute until grinder has come to a complete stop otherwise it may cause an abnormal noise, vibration or a transitory electric spark in the appliance. It could result damage to the appliance.
To avoid jamming, do not force to operate the unit with excessive pressure.
If the overheating protection system has tripped, do not turn on the appliance until it has completely cooled down.
Do not overload the device with products.
Each time after work is finished, make sure that the appliance is turned off, disconnected from the mains and the engine has completely stopped before disassembling the device.
Never try to replace the parts and repair the unit by yourself.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
This appliance can be used by children form 8 years and above and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the 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.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not use accessories that are not included in the delivery set.
If the product has been at a temperature below 0ºC for some time, it must be left in room conditions for at least 2 hours before being turned on.
The manufacturer reserves the right, without notice, to make changes to the design and equipment that do not impair the efficiency of the device.

DEVICE AND EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Loading tray
Motor housing
ON/OFF button
Reverse button
Head fixation button
Meat grinder pusher
Meat grinder head
Meat grinder auger
Cutting plate (fine)
Cutting plate (medium)
Cutting plate (coarse)
Fixing ring
Cutting blade
Sausage nozzle
Kibbe nozzle
Head inlet
Juicer nozzle regulator
Splash-proof cover
Filter holder
Filter
Juicer auger
Vegetable slicer pusher
Vegetable slicer head
Slicing nozzle
Small shredding nozzle
Coarse shredding nozzle
Potato grater
Fixer for vegetable slicer
User manual (with warranty card)

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Verify that the voltage indicated on the rating plate matches the mains voltage in your home.
Wash all parts of the meat grinder that will interact with the products (except for the body) with warm water and detergent.
Be sure to turn the power ON/OFF switch to the OFF position before connecting.

DEVICE ASSEMBLING

After pressing the locking button, insert the meat grinder head into the head inlet on the body and tighten clockwise to fix the head (Fig.1-2).
Insert the auger of the meat grinder into the head as shown in the figure and turn it until it is in place (fig. 3).
Place the cutting blade on the auger shaft so that the blades are pointing forward (fig. 4) and tight, otherwise the meat will not be minced.
Insert the cutting plate so that its protrusions fit into the grooves and the cutting edges of the blade fit snugly (Fig. 5).
Tighten (without over tightening) the fixing ring (Fig. 6).
Install the loading tray on the meat grinder unit (Fig. 7).
Place the meat grinder on a level surface.
Make sure that the ventilation holes on the bottom and side panels are not blocked and that the ventilation of the device is sufficient.

MEAT GRINDING

Cut all food into pieces (recommended to use meat without tendons, bones and fat, approximate size of pieces: (20 x 20 x 60 mm) so that they can easily pass into the feed opening.
Connect the device and turn the power switch «ON/OFF» to the «ON» position.
Put the meat on the loading tray and feed it little by little into the meat grinder with the pusher (fig. 7).
After use, turn off the device and unplug it from the power source.

REVERSE FUNCTION

If meat grinder is clogged, turn the switch to the R/REV/REVERSAL position.
The auger will start to rotate in the opposite direction and push out the stuck products.
If this does not help, unplug the meat grinder, disassemble and clean.

KIBBE MAKING

Stuffing recipe:
Lamb: 100 g
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Onion (finely chopped): 1 tbsp
Spices
Salt
Flour: 1 tablespoon

Grind lamb once or twice.
Fry the onion until golden brown and add to the minced lamb, all spices, salt and flour.

For the outer shell:
Lean meat: 450 g
Flour: 150-200 g
Spices
Nutmeg (chopped): 1 piece
Hot ground pepper Pepper

Grind the meat three times and mix all the ingredients in a bowl. More meat and less flour for the outer shell will make the texture taste better.
Grind the mixture three times.
Insert the auger of the meat grinder into the meat grinder head fixed on the body.
Attach the kibbe nozzle to the feed auger (fig. 8).
Install the fixing ring and tighten. Do not overtighten (Fig. 9).
Form the outer shell of the kibbe from the resulting mixture (Fig. 10).
Shape the kibbe as shown in the picture below and deep fry.
After use, turn off the device and unplug it from the power source.

HOME SAUSAGE MAKING

Before cooking, assemble the sausage maker as shown below (fig.11).
To assemble, follow 1-4 points of the section «device assembly».
Next, insert the sausage nozzle, locking the structure with the fixing ring.
After use, turn off the device and unplug it from the power source.

JUICER FOR TOMATOES AND BERRIES

Screw the fixing ring onto the juicer nozzle (consisting of filter holder and filter) (fig. A).
Insert the juicer nozzle regulator into the hole on the nozzle. Cover the juicer nozzle with a splash-proof cover. (Fig. B-C).
Install all parts of the juicer maker as shown in fig. C-D: insert the meat grinder auger into the meat grinder head, then place the juice extractor auger on the meat grinder auger according to the protrusions and fix the assembled juicer nozzle with the fixing ring. Insert the head into the meat grinder body.
Place containers to collect juice and waste.
Slice the food so that it fits into the feed opening, and then carefully push it with the pusher, this will speed up the squeezing process.
After use, turn off the device and unplug it from the power source.
Disassemble and clean the juicer once the juice has drained completely.

VEGETABLE SLICER/SHREDDER/GRATER

Attach fixer for vegetable slicer to vegetable slicer head (Fig. E-1).
While pressing the lock button, insert the vegetable slicer head into the head inlet on the body and tighten clockwise to fix the head (Fig.1-2 or Fig. E).
Insert the desired nozzle (slicer, shredder or grater) into the vegetable slicer head and fix with fixer for vegetable slicer (fig. F).
Connect the device and turn the power switch «ON/OFF» to the «ON» position.
Place the vegetables in the feed opening by pushing the vegetables with the pusher (fig. G).
After use, turn off the device and unplug it from the power source.

DISASSEMBLY

Make sure the engine has come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the device from the mains.
Disassemble in the reverse order of assembly.
If the fixing ring is difficult to remove by hand, use tools (fig. 12).
To easily remove the cutting blade, place a screwdriver between the blade and the meat grinder head and use the screwdriver as a lever arm (fig. 13).
Press the release button before removing the meat grinder head or slicer head. Holding the head with one hand, rotate it in the same direction as in Fig.14. After that, the head can be easily removed.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning the device, turn off the device and remove the plug from the socket.
Never clean the device and parts in the dishwasher.
Remove food residues. Wash all parts that come into contact with food with warm water and detergent.
Detergents containing chlorine may discolor the parts of the device.
Do not immerse the motor housing in water. To clean, wipe it with a damp cloth.
Aggressive detergents and petrol cleaners may crack or discolor the device.
Wipe the clean and dried cutting blade and cutting plate with a cloth soaked in vegetable oil.
Do not use hot water above 50°C to wash the metal parts of the meat grinder, as this will accelerate their oxidation. Be sure to dry all washed items. If the meat grinder will not be used for a long time, wipe all its metal parts with a cloth soaked in vegetable oil.

STORAGE

Before storing, make sure the appliance is unplugged and completely cooled down.
Follow all CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE requirements.
Store the device in a cool, dry place.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION / CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

Warranty Conditions

The plant guarantees normal operation of the product within 12 months from the date of the sale, provided that the consumer complies with the rules of operation and care provided by this Manual.
Service life of the product is 5 years.
In order to avoid any misunderstanding we kindly ask you to carefully study the Owner’s Manual, the terms of warranty, and check the correctness of filling the Warranty Card. The Warranty Card is valid only if the following information is correctly and clearly stated: model, serial number of the product, date of sale, clear seals of the company seller, signature of the buyer. The model and serial number of the product must correspond to those specified in the Warranty Card.
If these terms are violated, and if the information specified in the Warranty Card is changed, erased or rewritten, the Warranty Card is considered invalid.
Setup and installation (assembly, connection, etc.) of the appliance are described in the attached documentation; they can be carried out both by the user, and by specialists having the necessary qualification sent by USC or selling companies (on a paid basis). In this case, the person (the institution) installing the appliance shall be responsible for the correctness and quality of installation (setup). Please pay attention to the importance of the correct installation of the appliance, both for its reliable operation, and for obtaining warranty and free service. Require the installation specialist to enter all the necessary information about the installation in the Warranty Card.
In case of failure of the appliance during the warranty period by the fault of the manufacturer, the owner is entitled to free warranty repair upon presentation of the correctly filled Warranty Card together with the appliance in the factory configuration packed in the original packaging to the warranty workshop or the place of its purchase. Satisfaction of the customer’s claim due to the fault of the manufacturer shall be made in accordance with the law «On Protection of Consumers’ Rights». In the case of warranty repair the warranty period shall be extended for the period of repair and shipment.

WARRANTY CARD

Dear Buyer! Congratulations on your purchase of the ARDESTO brand appliance, which was designed and manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards, and we thank you for choosing this particular instrument.
We ask you to keep the coupon during the warranty period. When purchasing a product, require a full warranty card.

Warranty service is carried out only if there is a correctly and clearly filled original warranty card, which indicates: product model, date of sale, serial number, warranty service period, and the seller’s seal. *
The service life of household appliances is 5 years.
The product is intended for consumer use. When using the product in commercial activities, the seller / manufacturer does not bear warranty obligations, after-sales service is performed on a paid basis.
Warranty repair is carried out within the period specified in the warranty card for the product in an authorized service center on the conditions and terms determined by applicable law.
The product is withdrawn from the warranty in case of violation by the consumer of the operating rules set forth in the instruction manual.
The product is removed from warranty service in the following cases:
- misuse and non-consumer use;
- mechanical damage;
- damage caused by the ingress of foreign objects, substances, liquids, insects;
- damage caused by natural disasters (rain, wind, lightning, etc.), fire, domestic factors (excessive humidity, dust, aggressive environment, etc.)
- damage caused by non-compliance of power and cable network parameters with state standards and other similar factors;
- when operating equipment in the power supply network with a missing single ground loop;
- in case of violation of seals installed on the product;
- lack of serial number of the device, or inability to identify it.
The warranty does not cover consumables and accessories, as well as filters, shelves, drawers, stands and other containers for storing products.
The warranty period is 12 months from the date of sale.