West Bend 220 Owner's Manual
FOOD STRAINER & SAUCE MAKER
Instruction Manual
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Important Safeguards............................................................................................... 2
Assembling Your Food Strainer ............................................................................... 3
Using Your Food Strainer......................................................................................... 4
Cleaning Your Food Strainer.................................................................................... 5
Hints and Tips .......................................................................................................... 5
Recipes .................................................................................................................... 6
Warranty................................................................................................................... 8
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2009 Back To Basics®, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using any appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including:
• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause injuries.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• Not for commercial use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SSEMBLING YOUR FOOD STRAINER & SAUCE MAKER
Before using for the first time, follow cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning your Food
Strainer & Sauce Maker” section.
1. To begin assembly, clamp the strainer body to a table or countertop. Do not
overtighten.
2. Ensure that the C-Clip and seal ring are attached to the shaft. Rub a drop of
vegetable oil over the seal ring to lubricate it.
3. Place the screw end of the shaft through the hole in the back of the food
strainer body. Place the spring over the shaft inside the strainer body.
4. Place the handle over the exposed screw end of the shaft, making sure that
the hole in the handle fits completely over the shaft. Use the knob to secure
the handle to the food strainer. Note: One side of the knob is flat, the other
has an indentation in the plastic. The flat side faces the strainer body and
ensures that the handle attaches flush to the body.
5. Place the rubber gasket on the inside rim of the screen. Place the spiral
inside the screen, then place them over the spring and shaft in the strainer
body. Align the arrow on the screen with the arrow on the strainer body and
turn the direction indicated by the arrow to attach or remove screen. Tighten
the screw on the screen to lock the screen in place.
6. Gently attach the small end of the spout to the small end of the screen.
Once the spout is on, attach the squirt guard. The squirt guard has 2
different sized openings. The small side fits over the spout and the larger
attaches to the large end of the screen. Note: Do not try to attach the large
side of the squirt guard to the strainer body. It will not fit.
7. Place the hopper base into the top of the strainer body and then place the
hopper into the hopper base. The food strainer is now ready to use.
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SING YOUR FOOD STRAINER & SAUCE MAKER
Do not attempt to turn the handle when the strainer is empty.
1. To prepare food for processing, wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly and
cut into small pieces. Pieces should be small enough to fit into the opening
at the base of the hopper. Remove all large pits and stems. The strainer will
remove peels, cores, seeds, and small stems.
2. Place two bowls below the strainer, one below the spout to collect “waste”
and a larger one below the squirt guard to collect the sauce, juice, or pulp.
3. Fill the hopper half full with fruits or vegetables. Use the food pusher to
guide food into the body as you turn the handle clockwise.
4. When processing has been completed, remove the squirt guard and scrape
the screen clean with a spatula.
5. Strained foods must be either used immediately or preserved through
canning, freezing, or dehydrating. Always refer to a reliable source for
proper preservation of foods through these methods.
6. Dispose of the waste peelings, cores, seeds, etc. Note: Additional sauce,
juice, or pulp may be obtained by running the “waste” material through the
strainer again.
Apple Sauce – Wash, remove stems, and quarter apples. Do not peel, core, or
remove seeds. Simmer or steam until tender, about 15-20 minutes, drain and cool.
Process apples through the Tomato/Apple screen. Season to taste with honey,
sugar, cinnamon or other spices, as desired. To make more flavorful apple sauce, try
using a few different varieties of apple. McIntosh gives a nice pink color, Delicious for
mild flavor, Cortland for sweetness, Rome for fragrance, or Winesap for tartness.
There are many varieties of apple available; these are just a few ideas to try.
Tomato Sauce and Juice – Use fresh, ripe, uncooked tomatoes for best results.
Wash and quarter the tomatoes, then process through the Tomato/Apple screen.
Season to taste before or after processing. For thicker sauce, simmer pulp until thick.
Apricots, Peaches, Plums, Pears, Prunes, etc. – Wash fruit and remove pits, if
applicable. Simmer fruits until soft, drain, and cool. Process through Tomato/Apple
screen and sweeten or season to taste.
Vegetable Soups, Pureés, and Baby Food – Wash vegetables and cut into
quarters or cubes. Simmer until soft, cool, and process through the Apple/Tomato
screen. Season or sweeten to taste.
Beans & Peas – Process cooked beans or peas though the pumpkin screen and
season to taste.
Potatoes – Quarter, cook until soft, then process through the Pumpkin screen.
There is no need to peel the potatoes before processing them. Add milk, butter, and
salt to taste.
Grape Juice – Wash grapes, remove stems, and use the shorter Grape Spiral with
the Tomato/Apple screen to process. Run the pulp through the strainer a second
time to remove more juice.
Salsa – Wash, remove stems and any seeds not desired in salsa, cut vegetables
into quarters, and process through Salsa screen.
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LEANING YOUR STRAINER & SAUCE MAKER
1. Disassemble strainer and wash all parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. Note: A small, stiff brush works best for cleaning the screens.
Pay close attention to the end of the screen and the seam where food may
get stuck. The white plastic parts may become discolored after straining
cooked foods, such as tomatoes and berries.
2. Apply another drop of vegetable oil to the rubber seal ring on the shaft to
lubricate it.
3. Reassemble according to assembly instructions and store.
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ELPFUL HINTS
1. The squirt guard may be removed and the screen scraped with a spatula
during processing, if necessary.
2. The squirt guard may also have to be removed when straining dry
ingredients such as beans or potatoes. They tend to get stuck between the
screen and the guard.
3. Do not force foods into the spiral. Guide them in with the food pusher. This
will help eliminate jamming and squirting.
Additional screens are available separately for use with the Food Strainer & Sauce
Maker.
A B C D
A. The Salsa screen is the coarsest screen, used for processing salsas and other
chunky recipes.
B. The Pumpkin screen is a coarse screen used for processing pumpkins, squash,
and potatoes.
C. The Berry screen is the finest screen, used for removing small seeds from fruits
such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, etc.
D. The Grape Spiral is used to process grapes for jellies and juices. The shorter
length helps prevent jamming of seeds and skins from processing grapes.
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ECIPES
Easy Tomato Sauce
1 Onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp. Butter
1 tbsp. Olive or Canola Oil
1 ½ cups Tomato Puree
1 cup Beef Broth
Salt and Pepper to taste
Prepare tomato puree and set aside.
Saute onion in butter and oil until soft.
Add tomato puree, broth, salt, and
pepper. Boil until reduced to two cups.
Serve over vegetables, pasta, or
refrigerate or freeze for later use.
Vegetable and Tomato Juice
8 qt. Ripe Tomatoes
8 stalks Celery, with leaves
¼ cup Parsley, minced
3 Small Onions, finely chopped
1 Leek
½ tsp. allspice
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Lemon, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. Salt
1 cup Carrots, finely chopped
1 cup Green Pepper, finely chopped
Pepper to taste
Wash and quarter tomatoes. Finely chop
celery and leaves, onions, and the white
part of the leek. Put the tomatoes and the
celery, onion, leek, parsley, lemon slices,
carrot, and green pepper into a large,
non-aluminum pot. Cook the mixture over
medium heat for about 30 minutes, or
until vegetables are soft. Let mixture
cool, then process through the food
strainer. Season the juice with salt,
allspice, Worcestershire sauce, and
pepper. Serve as a juice or soup.
Marinara Sauce
3 Cloves of Garlic, finely minced
¼ cup Parsley
½ cup Olive Oil
1 tsp. Oregano
1 cup Beef Broth
2 cups Tomato Puree
Salt and Pepper to taste
Prepare tomato puree and set aside.
Heat oil and saute garlic until soft and
golden brown. Do not burn. Stir in
parsley, tomato puree, oregano, salt and
pepper. Let simmer for 30 minutes, or
until thick.
Pumpkin Bread
1 cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar
cup Butter or Margarine
2 Eggs
1 cup Unbleached Flour
cup Whole Wheat Flour
¼ tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Cloves
¼ tsp. Allspice
cup Cider
1 cup Pumpkin Puree
Process pumpkin and set aside. Preheat
oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugars
together until smooth and light, then add
eggs, one at a time, beating well. In a
separate bowl, mix together flours,
baking powder, soda, salt, and spices.
Add alternately to creamed mixture with
cider and pumpkin. Beat well. Grease
two loaf pans and add batter. Bake for
one hour, or until a toothpick inserted into
the center of the loaf comes out clean.
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Applesauce Cake
½ cup Butter or Margarine
½ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup Brown Sugar
1 ½ cups applesauce
1 tsp. Cinnamon
½ tsp. Mace or Nutmeg
½ tsp. Ginger
1 ¾ cups Unbleached Flour
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
¼ tsp. Salt
1tsp. Baking Soda
1 cup Raisins, seedless
Prepare applesauce and set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°. Cream
together butter and sugars until smooth.
Season applesauce with spices and add
to butter mixture. Combine flour, salt, and
baking soda, then gradually add to
butter/sauce mixture. Add raisins and mix
well. Grease an 8 x 8 x 2” pan, and add
batter. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until
a toothpick inserted in the center comes
out clean. Cool on a rack.
Easy Apple Crisp Pudding
2 cups Granola
1 ½ cup Applesauce, Unsweetened
3 tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 tbsp. Butter
1 tsp. Cinnamon
Prepare applesauce and set aside. Put
alternating layers of granola and
applesauce into a buttered baking dish.
Dot with butter, sprinkle with brown sugar
and cinnamon and bake at 350 for 20
minutes.
Country Fair Carrot Cake
3 cups Carrots, pureed
4 Eggs
1 ¼ cups vegetable Oil
2 cups Granulated Sugar
2 cups Flour
½ tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 cup Walnuts, chopped
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
½ tsp. Ginger, ground
Process carrots and set aside. Preheat
oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl,
combine the carrot puree and eggs. Add
oil and blend. Gradually stir in sugar,
flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing
well. Add nuts, ginger, and vanilla extract
to the mixture. Grease a 10” tube pan,
add batter, and bake for 1 ½ hours, or
until a toothpick inserted into the center
of the loaf comes out clean. Glaze or
frost as desired while still warm.
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RODUCT WARRANTY
Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty
Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.
This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS
ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at
service@focuselectrics.com. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all
warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return
the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.
Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail service@focuselectrics.com, over the
phone by calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:
Focus Electrics, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P. O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095
To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the unit, a description of the part or parts you are
ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus
Electrics, LLC.
Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and delivery.
This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof
of purchase and record the following information:
Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________
Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________
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