Gourmia GMG7000 User Manual

MODEL# GMG7000

ULTRAGRIND PRO

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The Steelstone Group

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Welcome to Powerfully Precise Food Grinding!

The latest food trends have encouraged us all to nd the most naturally-grown,

organic beef, poultry, pork and seafood to incorporate them into healthful diets. With

the Gourmia® UltraGrind Pro, you can now grind your own meat to make hamburger,

chili beef, sausage, stued meat rolls and more. You are essentially improving the

purity of your food by controlling the amount of fat in your hamburger, the ingredients

included in your chicken sausage, and the meaty spice mixture in your kibbe.

The Gourmia UltraGrind Pro has a powerful direct-drive motor to speed

through grinding and a stainless steel cutting blade that can handle everything from

the toughest cuts of meat to the most delicate llets of seafood. Inside the pages of

this manual, you’ll nd hints and tips on preparing foods for grinding, assembly of the

grinder and complete step-by-step operating instructions so you’ll feel condent the

very rst time you use the UltraGrind Pro!

Thank you for your purchase! We hope you will enjoy your UltraGrind Pro and

all the innovative products brought to you by our family at Gourmia.

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SAFETY FIRST p. 6

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS p. 9

OPERATIONAL PARTS & ACCESSORIES p. 10

ASSEMBLY BEFORE USE p. 14

STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS p. 16

I. Grinding Meats p. 16

II. Making Sausage p. 18

Sausage Making Hints & TIps p.19

III. Making Kibbe Rolls p. 22

Kibbe Making Hints & Tips p.24

FOOD PREPARATION HINTS & TIPS p. 25

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE FIRST USE & MAINTENANCE p. 29

GOURMIA IN YOUR KITCHEN! p. 30

WARRANTY & SERVICE p. 33

When operating this electric appliance, basic safety instructions should always

1. READ ALL SAFETY & USAGE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

2. NEVER PLACE FINGERS OR HANDS NEAR THE FOOD CHUTE WHILE

3. Unplug from outlet when not in use. DO NOT assemble parts or remove

SAFETY FIRST

4. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION: AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DO NOT

5. AVOID ALL CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS. Wait until parts have completely

6. HANDLE THE CUTTING BLADE WITH EXTREME CARE: IT IS SHARP. Use caution

7. DO NOT use your hand or ngers to feed food into the chute; always use the

8. Do not attempt to grind nuts, bones or other hard foods or shells. Do not

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

be followed. Refer to the following for these instructions.

ULTRAGRIND PRO.

OPERATING THE ULTRAGRIND PRO.

parts while plugged in to outlet. DO NOT clean while plugged in to outlet.

immerse cord, plugs or the Base of the UltraGrind Pro in water or other liquid.

stopped moving, unplug the unit, and then remove parts from the appliance.

when handling and/or cleaning.

food pusher. Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the grinding

food pusher. Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from the grinding plates to reduce the risk of injury.

plates to reduce the risk of injury.

attempt to grind non-food items of any kind. Damage to the unit and/or

attempt to grind non-food items of any kind. Damage to the unit and/or personal injury may occur.

personal injury may occur.

14. DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments. Such use may result in electric

14. DO NOT add unauthorized accessory attachments. Such use may result in electric shock, injury or re.

shock, injury or re.

15. Use only factory cord supplied; NEVER add extension cords. When done using,

15. Use only factory cord supplied; NEVER add extension cords. When done using, turn OFF, then remove plug from outlet.

turn OFF, then remove plug from outlet.

Do not use the UltraGrind Pro for any use other than intended. Do not use without com-

plete assembly per manufacturer’s instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

The UltraGrind Pro has a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical

shock, the plug is intended to be used by inserting it into

the electrical outlet only one way. If the plug does not t

securely into the outlet, turn the plug and re-insert. Do

not modify this plug. If the plug does not t the outlet

securely, call a qualied electrician for assistance. DO

NOT use this plug with extension cords of any kind.

SAFETY FIRST

9. UNPLUG the UltraGrind Pro from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

9. UNPLUG the UltraGrind Pro from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before cleaning. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

Allow the unit to cool before cleaning. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

or counter or touch hot surfaces.

10. Children should never use the UltraGrind Pro; close supervision is required

10. Children should never use the UltraGrind Pro; close supervision is required when appliance is used near children.

when appliance is used near children.

11. Operate the UltraGrind Pro on a level surface well away from any hot gas or

11. Operate the UltraGrind Pro on a level surface well away from any hot gas or electrical burner, heat source, combustible spray cans or pressurized items.

electrical burner, heat source, combustible spray cans or pressurized items.

12. Do not operate the UltraGrind Pro outdoors.

13. Never operate the UltraGrind Pro with a damaged cord or plug or one that has

13. Never operate the UltraGrind Pro with a damaged cord or plug or one that has malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. Immediately contact Customer

malfunctioned or been damaged in any way. Immediately contact Customer Service for analysis.

Service for analysis.

WARNING:

or more chemicals known to the State

or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one

or more chemicals known to the State

or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or

of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

other reproductive harm.

This product contains one

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A. UltraGrind Pro Base: The Base holds the powerful motor that drives

precision grinding of foods. It holds the Control Panel for operating, the food

tray and various attachment parts for the powerful grinding procedure of

your choice.

OPERATIONAL PARTS & ACCESSORIES

FEATURES & FUNCTIONS

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B. Die Cast Food Tray: The Food Tray is designed to hold enough pieces

of food to operate the UltraGrind Pro at optimum levels. The Food Pusher

should always be used to move food to the Grinder/Feeder Head.

C. Three-Way Safety Switch: Designed for ease of use, the Switch oers three

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controls: On, O, Reverse (see operating instructions for specic usage).

D. Grinder/Feeder Head: An integral part of the working system, the Head

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connects to the Base, the Cutting Blade system and the Food Tray.

E. Locking Gear: The easy-to-use turning knob smoothly locks the Grinder/

Feeder Head into place.

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F. Attachment Locking Ring: All Plates and Attachments are locked into place

via the easy operation of tightening the Ring by hand.

G. Auger: The sharp blades of the auger move the food to the cutting blade

of the Grinder/Feeder Head

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H. Food Pusher: The ultimate safety tool when grinding foods, the Food

Pusher keeps ngers and hands safely away from the grinding process. Do

Not use the UltraGrind Pro without using the Food Pusher for safety.

I. Cutting Plates: Designed for precision, these 3 plates provide ne, medium

and coarse grinds.

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Operational Parts & Accessories

1. UltraGrind Pro Base

2. 3-Way Safety Switch

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Reverse

3. Power Cord

4. Attachment Opening – Grinder/Feeder

4. Attachment Opening –

Head

Grinder/Feeder Head

5. Locking Gear

6. Grinder/Feeder Head

7. Food Auger

8. Stainless Steel Cutting Blade

9. Fine Cutting Plate

10. Medium Cutting Plate

11. Coarse Cutting Plate

12. Small Sausage Stung Funnel

13. Medium Sausage Stung Funnel

14. Large Sausage Stung Funnel

15. Sausage Funnel Retainer Ring

16. Kibbe Attachment

17. Kibbe Attachment Retainer Ring

18. Attachment Locking Ring

19. Die Cast Food Tray

20. Food Pusher

21. Re-start Switch/Safety Breaker

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OPERATIONAL PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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1. Fine Cutting Plate

2. Medium Cutting Plate

3. Coarse Cutting Plate

4. Precision Cutting Blade

Precision Cutting Blade

When attaching Cutting Blade onto the end of the

Food Auger, the at cutting surfaces of the Cutting

Blade must face outward

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1. Kibbe Attachment

2. Kibbe Attachment

Retainer Ring

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1. Small Funnel

2. Medium Funnel

3. Large Funnel

4. Funnel Retainer Ring

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ASSEMBLE THE ULTRAGRIND PRO AS FOLLOWS:

1. Place Base on a stable work surface. Ensure the unit is unplugged.

2. Insert Grinder/Feeder Head into Attachment Opening on Base. Turn

the Locking Gear on the Base clockwise until tight.

3. Insert the Food Auger into the Grinder/Feeder Attachment, with the

large hexagon end of the auger positioned in rst, until the auger is

large hexagon end of the auger positioned in rst, until the auger is seated and locked into the motor drive.

seated and locked into the motor drive.

4. Place the Cutting Blade onto the end of the Food Auger to position

the square opening on the Cutting Blade. When correct, it will t

the square opening on the Cutting Blade. When correct, it will t securely onto the square end of the Food Auger

securely onto the square end of the Food Auger

Note: The at cutting surfaces of the Cutting Blade must face

outward.

outward (see p.12 reference).

5. Place the centering hole of the desired Cutting Plate onto the center

of the Food Auger shaft against the Cutting Blade. Position the

of the Food Auger shaft against the Cutting Blade. Position the Cutting Plate Tabs into the Slots on the Grinder/Feeder Head.

Cutting Plate Tabs into the Slots on the Grinder/Feeder Head.

6. Secure the Attachment Locking Ring to the threaded end of the

Grinder/Feeder Head. Turn clockwise by hand until tight.

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ASSMBLY BEFORE USE

7. Place the Food Tray on the Grinder/Feeder Head, aligning the slot in

the Food Tray opening with the notch on the Head opening.

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STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

I. GRINDING MEATS

1. To ensure the unit is o, switch

OFF. Plug the unit into the outlet.

2. Place a shallow bowl or plate

under the Grinder/Feeder Head to catch ground food.

3. Switch ON BEFORE placing food

into Food Tray.

4. Place food into Food Tray.

5. Move the food toward the

opening of the Food Tray using the Food Pusher. DO NOT use hands or ngers to move food.

6. Switch OFF when food grinding

is complete.

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STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

II. MAKING SAUSAGE

1. Follow Steps 1 – 5 of Meat

Grinding Instructions.

2. Select Sausage Stung Funnel

of your choice. Slide the Sausage Funnel Retainer Ring over the Funnel.

3. Place Sausage Funnel with

Retainer Ring on the Grinder/

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Feeder Head with the narrow end of the Sausage Funnel facing outward.

4. Secure the Locking Ring with

the Sausage Funnel Assay to the threaded end of the Grinder/ Feeder Head. Turn the Locking Ring clockwise by hand until tight.

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SAUSAGE MAKING HINTS & TIPS

To Prepare Sausage:

1. Grind meat into a large mixing bowl, using medium Cutting Plate as

directed.

2. Add recipe spices and herbs all at once to the meat. Lightly allow the

meat to fall through your hands once or twice, mixing very loosely (this helps keep meat from becoming tough).

3. Run the spiced meat mixture through the UltraGrind Turbo again, using

the medium Cutting Plate. Chill for 45 minutes. Keep the meat chilled while making sausage to avoid melting the fat in the process, destroying the sausage.

4. If using animal casing, rinse as directed to remove salt. Place one

opening of a long, very damp casing tube over the Stung Funnel and gently pull the remainder of the casing onto the funnel. Allow an eight-inch portion of casing to drape over the front of the funnel.

STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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5. Select Half power and move the meat through the Grinder/Feeder Head

to the funnel. Just as the meat reaches the end of the funnel tube, press Stop. Tightly tie the end of the casing close to the meat mixture. Cut o the remaining casing.

6. Press Half power and continue allowing the meat to ll the casing, slowly

moving the casing through as the meat continues to move. Do not allow the casing to pack tightly; allow some room for tying o individual sausages and expansion during cooking. When meat is through, press Stop. Allow a few inches of additional casing on the end and tie securely.

7. Form individual sausages as desired, twist and tie tightly to separate.

Use a pin or sharp fork to prick each sausage a few times before cooking. Refrigerate until cooking. Thoroughly cook according to recipe directions.

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STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAUSAGE MAKING HINTS & TIPS

Use avorful herbs and spices, such as garlic, fennel, dried thyme, ground

cinnamon, fresh cilantro, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, ground

coriander and ground cumin. Add lemon or lime juice for brightness, if

desired. Each brings depth of avor and sweet or spicy elements for interest.

When using chicken breast to make sausage, add a small amount of olive

oil to the meat mixture. Chicken breast will become too dry while cooking

unless oil is added. Try adding sweet dried fennel and apple for great

breakfast sausages.

Tie the ends of the casings as securely as possible. This lessens the potential

of meat falling out during cooking.

Although animal casings are the most popular, it is possible to purchase

collagen or cellulose casings online. Obtain animal casings through your local

butcher, if possible.

Chill and re-chill your sausage meat mixture; it is extremely important that

the fat in the meat does not melt, which results in hard, dry cooked meat.

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III. MAKING KIBBE ROLLS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT attach or use the Cutting Blade or Plates

when using the Kibbe Attachment)

KIBBE MAKING HINTS & TIPS

To Prepare Kibbe:

STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Follow Steps 1-3 of Meat

Grinding Instructions.

2. Place centering hole of the

Kibbe Attachment onto the end of the Food Auger shaft. Align the Tabs on the Kibbe Attachment with the Slots on the Grinder/Feeder Head.

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3. Place the Kibbe Attachment

Retainer Ring over the Kibbe Attachment with the coneshaped portion facing outward.

4. Secure the Attachment Locking

Ring to the threaded end of the Grinder/Feeder Head. Turn clockwise by hand until tight.

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1. Follow the Operating Instructions for the UltraGrind Turbo (see Steps

1-3).

2. Follow the Directions for Making Kibbe to set up the Kibbe

Attachment and Kibbe Attachment Retainer Ring.

3. Chill the prepared Kibbe dough for one hour before molding. Place a

large plate beneath the Grinder/Feeder Head.

4. Press Half power. Add a large portion of the Kibbe dough to the

Food Tray and use the pusher to gently move the dough toward the auger. The dough will move slowly as it forms a tube.

5. When the dough tube appears, support the hollow tube with your

hands to help keep the tube intact. Cut it or break it when a long tube has been formed and place on the plate. Keep a small bowl of water nearby to moisten the dough as needed in this process. Continue with the rest of the dough. Press OFF.

6. Form the long tube into short tubes as desired and shape as

preferred.

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7. Add recipe mixture of sautéed ground meat, spices, onion, and garlic

and stu each short tube with the mixture. Form into traditionallyshaped kibbe.

8. Chill for 1 hour before deep frying to perfection.

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KIBBE MAKING HINTS & TIPS

FOOD PREPARATION HINTS & TIPS

STEP-BY-STEP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use ne-cracked bulgur wheat (#1) for best results when making the

dough. Add enough water to create a rm texture, but not a hard texture

to the bite.

Grind the beef for the dough using the ne Cutting Plate attached to the

UltraGrind Turbo. Toss the freshly ground beef, prepared bulgur wheat,

ne-chopped onion, garlic, herbs and spices in a bowl and grind the

mixture again through the ne Cutting Plate. This will create a smooth

dough.

For the lling, if desired, you may substitute chopped almonds for the

traditional pine nuts.

Moisten the dough lightly with water if the Kibbe appears to be too dry

or if it breaks apart as the tube forms.

Cutting Plate Chart

CUTTING PLATE FOOD PREPARATION

Fine

Medium

Coarse

paté, baby food, appetizer spreads, hamburger, smooth sausage

hamburger, soups, casseroles, breakfast sausage patties

chili con carne, Italian meat sauces, savory meat pies

Favorite Cuts of Meat for Grinding

CUTTING PLATE FOOD PREPARATION

Beef Flat iron steak, Chuck roast, Sirloin steak

Pork Shoulder

Chicken Breast or thigh

Seafood Firm skinless lets, de-boned

FOOD PREPARATION HINTS & TIPS

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Hints & Tips

1. Wash hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and water before

handling meat or assembling the UltraGrind Pro.

2. Prior to grinding, clean all surfaces that will come in contact with the

raw meat with soap and hot water.

3. Note that the more meat is handled, the more prone it is to

collecting bacteria. Beef also becomes tough, particularly after grinding, if handled or compacted too much. Handle meat as little as possible and as lightly as possible once ground.

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4. Before cutting into pieces, remove all pieces of connective tissue

from beef, poultry and pork. If “silverskin” is present, the thin gelatinous layer of tissue, use a thin-bladed knife to remove it completely. The more connective tissue that can be removed, the more freely the meat will grind without becoming jammed or dislodged.

5. Cut meat into uniform cubes about 1-inch in size. Ensure that they

will be small enough to t through the Grinder/Feeder chute.

SAFETY FIRST

6. Chill, chill, chill. The meat and fat mixture will process through the

UltraGrind Pro much more easily when thoroughly chilled. After

FOOD PREPARATION HINTS & TIPS

cutting into cubes, place the meat in a single layer on a tray and chill for 30 minutes prior to grinding.

7. If you’d like a ne grind on meat, try rst grinding it through the

Coarse Cutting Plate, then re-grinding through the Fine Cutting Plate. This helps reduce the likelihood of meat jamming in the grinder.

8. When grinding, remove only as meat as can be placed on the Food

Tray at one time and keep the remainder in the refrigerator until just prior to using. Fat breaks down quickly when warm.

9. To absorb any fat that collects as grinding continues; try feeding a

dry piece of bread through the UltraGrind Pro occasionally.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging and discard plastic bags.

2. Wash all accessories and plates thoroughly in soapy, hot water. Do not

place parts in the dishwasher.

3. Clean the Base with a soft cloth and warm water.

MAINTENANCE

1. After grinding, unplug before cleaning.

2. Remove and clean all parts thoroughly in hot, soapy water.

3. If food particles or debris are stuck in blade or plates, use a cotton-tipped

swab to remove.

4. Do not use harsh abrasives or cleaners on parts or Base while cleaning.

BEFORE USE & MAINTENANCE

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WARRANTY & SERVICE

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is

applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third party

user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller’s discretion.

In the event that repair isn’t possible, the seller will replace the product/part. If

product repair/replacement won’t suce, the seller has the option of refunding

the cash value of the product or component returned.

Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear

and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction

specications or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing company

is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such

circumstances.

For Customer Service or Questions, Please call: 888-552-0033

www.gourmia.com

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