NESCO FG-100 Electric Food Grinder User Guide

NESCO FG-100 Electric Food Grinder

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• This product is designed for household use only
• When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
2. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the appliance, including cord and plug, in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children. This appliance is not recommended for use by children.
4. Unplug appliance from power outlet when not in use, before assembly or disassembly of parts, and before cleaning.
5. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to NESCO® Factory Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment.
6. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven.
7. Only use accessory attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Do not use appliances outdoors or for other than intended use.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not operate the appliance continuously for more than 15 minutes. Allow the appliance to cool for 15 minutes before second operation.
11. Do not use appliance to grind frozen foods or bones.
12. Operate appliance only when all parts are fully engaged and tightened.
13. To reduce risk of injury and damage to appliance keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from moving parts during operation.
14. NEVER feed appliances by hand, always use the PUSHROD.
15. Place the appliance on flat and steady support surface when ready for use.
16. Do not use fingers to scrape food away from the discharge disc while the appliance is operating. Cut-type injury may result.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Polarized Plug: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not try to modify the plug in any way.

Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Parts list – Food Grinder

NESCO® Food Grinder – Introduction

• With your own NESCO® Food Grinder, you control the ingredients. You control the amount of fats, salts and other additives, for a healthier diet. Chunky sandwich spreads, savory appetizers, hearty soups, relishes and homemade sausage. These and other dishes are so easy to make your way, for you and friends.
• You can make sausages out of any foods. Most butcher shops offer casings, which you can purchase fresh, just before you are ready to grind. Cool meat prior to stuffing for best results.
• Your NESCO® Food Grinder is intended for processing relatively small quantities. Meat needs to be cut into relatively small chunks and gristle should be removed or it will likely clog the grinding head assembly. If grinder clogs, you can easily clear the tube by pressing “►” and then press REVERSE switch button. If the grinder is locked, turn grinder off and press the reverse button. If this does not unlock the grinder, turn the unit off, unplug the electrical cord from the outlet and disassemble the grinder head and remove the obstruction. Reassemble and continue grinding.

Operating Instructions

GRINDING MEAT

1. Insert the Auger into the Grinding Head, the square end first.
2. Place the cutting blade onto the auger shaft. (The cutting edges should be at the front). Make sure blade is seated over the ‘square’ shoulder of the auger or the meat will not grind properly and the cutting plate may be damaged.
3. Place the grinding disc onto the auger shaft. (Make sure the projection of the grinding disc fit into the notches of the grinding head).
4. Turn the ring nut on the grinding head. Keep the nut loose, do not tighten until after attached to the grinder base.
5. Press the head release button and attach the grinding head to the base. Tilt the barrel to the right, insert, and turn to the left to lock it. The barrel will be in a straight upright position.
6. Tighten the Ring nut securely.
7. Place the tray on the upright part of the grinding head.

GRINDING:

1. Place the unit on a flat and stable work surface.

2. Make sure the Switch is in the “OFF” (O) position and insert plug into 120 volt electrical outlet, rated 15A minimum.

3. Place a wide, shallow bowl or plate beneath the grinding head to catch ground food.

4. Press Direction “◄” switch then press “ON”. Always have the unit running before adding food.

5. Cut food into strips or cubes slightly smaller than the hopper opening. Remove bones and gristle.

6. Place food into the Hopper and use Pushrod to gently feed food into the auger. Do not force food into the Grinder Head and NEVER
   use fingers or other tools, other than recommended by appliance manufacturer, to feed food into grinding head.

7. IMPORTANT – NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS INTO THE FOOD HOPPER OPENING WHILE UNIT IS OPERATING OR PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

8. When you have finished grinding food, press Switch to “OFF” (O), unplug from electrical outlet.

MAKING SAUSAGES

1. Insert the Auger into the Grinding Head, the square end first.
2. Place the cutting blade and course disc onto auger shaft.
3. Place the sausage cone on the grinding head and loosely screw the ring on the grinding head. (Make sure the projection of the grinding disc fit into the notches of the grinding head.)
4. Attach the grinding head to the base. Tilt barrel to the right, insert and turn to the left to lock. Barrel will be in straight upright position.
5. Tighten Ring nut securely.
6. Place the tray on the upright part of the grinding head.

STUFFING SAUSAGES:

1. Place seasoned ground meat into Food Hopper and depress Switch “ON” (I).

2. Use Pushrod to push seasoned meat into Grinder Head. As you push mix through the
   The grinder, it will stuff your casing.
   NOTE: Stuff casing loosely, as some sausages will expand during cooking.

3. As casing begins to fill, tie off the end with string.

4. Distribute meat through the casing and twist into links as it fills to obtain the desired size and shape.

5. When finished or the casing is full, press Switch “OFF” (O).

6. Unplug unit from the electrical outlet and clean it thoroughly by following the cleaning instructions given in this book.

Cleaning Instructions

1. Always unplug the unit when not in use, before inserting or removing parts and before cleaning.
2. NEVER immerse the Grinder Base unit in water or other liquids. Wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on Grinder Base as it could damage the finish.
3. Wash all parts, except Grinder Base, in hot soapy water, rinse and set aside to dry. Use care when handling Cutting Blade. NOTE: REMOVABLE PARTS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE. Dishwasher detergents may cause pitting and corrosion. Always wash by hand in soapy water.
4. The Blade and Cutting Plates should be coated with cooking oil after washing and drying. Wrap in grease-proof paper or plastic bag to prevent corrosion (rust).
5. Store appliance in a dry place.
6. Any other servicing should be performed by authorized service personnel.

Grinding Tips

During extended periods of use, fats from meats can build up inside the grinding head causing the motor to strain and slow. If this happens turn off the grinder and unplug cord from the outlet. Disassemble and clean the grinding head and feed screw. Fine Cutting Plate – Use for the finely ground texture, such as spreads, baby food or hamburger. Medium Cutting Plate – Use for ground meat in soups or relishes Coarse Cutting Plate – Use for the coarsely ground texture, such as nuts, vegetables or ground meat for chili. Raw Meat and Fish – These items will have a minimum loss of juices if thoroughly chilled before grinding. When grinding larger quantities, fats can build up inside the Grinder Head. If this occurs, disassemble and wash parts in soapy water, then reassemble. After grinding meat you can clean the grinding head by grinding a slice of bread. Remove all bones, tough tendons, nut shells, etc. before grinding. Nuts – Use the Course Cutting Plate and feed nuts into Grinder Head slowly. Whenever possible, alternate with other ingredients, such as dried fruits or vegetables.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover transportation damage, misuse, accident or similar incident. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. This product is intended for household use only, not for commercial use. The warranty does not cover commercial use. Your new NESCO® appliance comes equipped with numerous safety features. Any attempt to interfere with the operation of these safety features makes this warranty null and void. In the event we receive an appliance for service that has been tampered with, we reserve the right to restore it to its original state and charge for the repair. For service in warranty – Defective products may be returned, postage prepaid, with a description of the defect to: The Metal Ware Corporation, 1700 Monroe Street, Two Rivers, Wisconsin 54241, for no-charge repair or replacement at our option. Must include proof of purchase or copy of original bill of sale when returning the product for warranty service. Please call Customer Satisfaction at 1-800-288-4545 to obtain a Return Authorization before shipping.

• For service in warranty, follow the instructions set forth in the warranty. When ordering new parts, make sure that you always mention the model number of the product.
• Call us on our toll free number, 1-800-288-4545 and tell us about your problem.
• If we instruct you to send all or part of your appliance to us for repair or replacement, our Customer Satisfaction representative will provide a Return Authorization number (this number notifies our receiving department to expedite your repair). Pack your unit carefully in a sturdy carton with sufficient padding to prevent damage because any damage caused in shipping is not covered by the warranty.
• Print your name, address and Return Authorization number on the carton.
• Write a letter explaining the problem. Include the following: your name, address and telephone number and a copy of the original bill of sale.
• Attach the sealed envelope containing the letter inside the carton. Insure the package for the value of the NESCO® appliance and ship prepaid to:

Attn: Factory Service Dept. The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe Street Two Rivers, WI 54241

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“NESCO®” is a registered trademark of The Metal Ware Corporation. The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe St., P.O. Box 237, Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237
Phone: 1 800-288-4545 Manual part no. 67546 ©2014 The Metal Ware Corporation All Rights reserved, including the right of reproduction in whole or part.

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