VOLLRATH MIN0012 Electric Meat Grinders Instruction Manual
- August 13, 2024
- VOLLRATH
Table of Contents
VOLLRATH MIN0012 Electric Meat Grinders
Specifications
- Model No.: 40743 (Grinder No. 12), 40744 (Grinder No. 22)
- Description: Electric Meat Grinders
Product Usage Instructions
Unpacking and Initial Setup
- Remove all packing material, tape, and protective plastic from the equipment.
- Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.
- Dispose of all packaging and materials in an environmentally-responsible manner when no longer needed.
Features and Controls
The grinder consists of the following components:
- Tray: Funnels food into the grinder chamber.
- Faceplate: Holds the grinder plate in place.
- Grinder Chamber: Grinds food products and houses important components.
- Food Pusher: Used to push food into the grinder chamber.
- Reset Button: Resets the grinder if overloaded.
- Control Switch: For FORWARD, REVERSE, or OFF operation.
- Funnel: Used for food insertion.
- Main Body: Houses motor and other components.
- Thumb Screw: Secures the grinder chamber to the main body.
Operation
Warning: Never insert fingers or objects into the feed chute. Use only
the provided food pusher to avoid injury or damage.
Warning: Avoid water and liquids entering the equipment to prevent
electrical shock.
- Ensure the grinder chamber is correctly seated on the main body and tighten the thumbscrew by hand until secure.
- Place the tray on top of the grinder chamber.
- Turn the control switch to the FORWARD position.
- Use the food pusher to feed food into the grinder chamber; do not use fingers or other objects.
FAQ
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Q: Can I use this meat grinder for household purposes?
A: No, this equipment is intended for commercial food service operations only and should not be used for household applications. -
Q: What should I do if the grinder becomes overloaded?
A: If overloaded, press the reset button after allowing the unit to cool down. Do not continue using the grinder until it has been reset.
Operator’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained below. Please read carefully.
WARNING
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause
minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.
NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not hazard-
related.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment
- Plug only into grounded electrical outlets matching the nameplate-rated voltage.
- Do not operate unattended.
- Do not operate equipment in public areas and/or around children.
- Do not use an extension cord with this equipment. Do not plug this equipment into a power strip or multi-outlet power cord.
- Check equipment before each use to insure the equipment is clean. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose fitting or hanging garments while operating this equipment.
- Use equipment in a flat, level position.
- Unplug equipment, turn off and let it cool before cleaning or moving. Do not spray controls or outside of equipment with liquids or cleaning agents.
- Do not clean the equipment with steel wool.
- Keep equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric burners or excessive heat.
- Do not operate if equipment has been damaged or is malfunctioning in any way.
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
This equipment is intended to grind food products and meat in commercial food service operations only. It is not intended for household, industrial or laboratory use.
| Item No. | Model | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 40743 | ||
| MIN0012 | Grinder No. 12 | |
| 40744 | ||
| MIN0022 | Grinder No. 22 |
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT AND INITIAL SETUP
- Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective plastic from the equipment.
- Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.
- When no longer needed, dispose of all packaging and materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
- A Tray. Funnels or flows the food product to the grinder chamber.
- B Faceplate. Holds the grinder plate in place.
- C Grinder Chamber. Grinds the food product and houses the worm gear, blade, grinder plate and faceplate nut.
- D Food Pusher. Used to push the food into the grinder chamber.
- E Reset Button. If the grinder becomes overloaded, this button needs to be manually reset after allowing the unit to cool.
- F Control Switch. Switches the motor to “FORWARD,” “REVERSE” or “OFF.”
- G Funnel. Use to funnel food into the grinder chamber.
- H Main Body. Houses the motor, switch and other components.
- I Thumb Screw. Holds the grinder chamber to the main body.
BEFORE FIRST USE
- Disassemble the grinder. See “Disassembly” on page 3.
- Wash the components. See “Cleaning” on page 4.
- Assemble the components.
- Attach the handle to the top of the meat grinder body.
PREPARE THE FOOD
- For vegetables, remove stalks and stems; for meat, remove all the skin and bones.
- Cut the food product into appropriately sized pieces for grinding.
OPERATION
WARNING
Entanglement Hazard
Never place fingers, hands or other objects into the feed chute other than the
food pusher provided with the appliance. Injury and product damage will occur.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the equipment. Liquid
inside the equipment could cause an electrical shock.
NOTICE: Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage will cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage, modification to the power cord or electrical components can damage unit and will void the warranty.
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Verify the grinder chamber is seated correctly on the main body. Tighten the thumbscrew counter-clockwise until secure.
NOTICE: Do not use a tool to tighten the thumbscrew. Hand tighten only. -
Place the tray on the top of the grinder chamber.
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Turn the control switch to the “FORWARD” position.
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Use the food pusher to push the food product into grinder chamber. Never use your fingers, hands or other objects to push food through the grinder.
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Feed the food into the grinder at a rate that the grinder will accept. NOTICE: Do not force too much food product into the grinder chamber. It can overload the grinder, causing it to stop.
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When grinding is complete, turn the control switch to the “OFF” position.
DISASSEMBLY
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Turn the control switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the grinder.
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Remove the grinder chamber assembly from the body of the grinder.
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Unscrew the faceplate from the grinder head assembly.
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Remove the grinder plate from the blade shaft.
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Carefully remove the knife blade from the blade shaft.
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Remove the worm gear assembly from the grinder head assembly.
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Remove the washer
ASSEMBLY
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Assemble the blade shaft assembly into the worm gear.
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Inspect the shaft washer for wear. Replace if necessary.
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Slide the shaft washer onto the worm gear shaft so that it is seated against the worm gear assembly. Slide the worm gear assembly into the grinder chamber until it is seated fully.r
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Position the knife blade so the flat edges face outward. Then Slide the knife blade onto the blade shaft so that it seats completely over the square end of the worm gear
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Place the grinder plate onto the blade shaft so that the cutout slides over the locating pin.
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If using a sausage filler, place it between the faceplate and the grinder head assembly.
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Thread the faceplate onto the grinder head assembly. Tighten securely.
CLEANING
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the equipment. The
liquid inside the equipment could cause an electrical shock. Do not spray
water or cleaning products. Liquid could contact the electrical components and
cause a short circuit or an electrical shock.
NOTICE : Do not use abrasive materials, scratching cleansers or scouring
pad to clean the exterior of the equipment. These can damage the finish.
To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean this equipment
daily.
- Turn off and unplug the grinder
- Wash all components in the dishwasher or in a solution of mild dish soap and hot water.
- Use a damp soft cloth to wipe the exterior of the grinder.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem| Might be Caused By| Course of
Action
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Grinder stops operating or output is erratic.| Grinder is overloaded.| Switch
to the “REVERSE” position momentarily, then turn the unit to the “OFF”
position. Check the following:
- Thumbscrew too tight; loosen and hand-tighten, do not over- tighten.
- Discharge plate is blocked; remove and clear.
- Blade edges are dull; have sharpened or replace.
- Overloading and motor stops; allow unit to cool and press reset button.
- Press the Reset button.
Blade is installed backwards.| Correct blade direction.
Metal shavings or particles in food product.| Blade is installed backwards.|
Correct blade direction.
Motor hums but does not operate.| Governor out of adjustment.| Adjust governor
per procedures posted at Vollrath.com or contact
Vollrath Technical Service.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or replace
a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to The Vollrath
Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the item
number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of purchase
showing the date the unit was purchased.
WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO
This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal, family or
household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer a written warranty
to purchasers for such uses.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or distributes
against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically described in our
full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs from the date of the
end user’s original purchase date found on the receipt. Any damages from
improper use, abuse, modification or damage resulting from improper packaging
during return shipment for warranty repair will not be covered under warranty.
For complete warranty information, product registration and new product
announcement, visit www.vollrath.com
The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
1236 North 18th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A. Main Tel: 800.624.2051 or 920.457.4851 Main
Fax: 800.752.5620 or 920.459.6573 Customer Service: 800.628.0830 Canada
Customer Service: 800.695.8560
Technical Services
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