West Bend Back to Basics 4500 User Manual

ELECTRIC MEAT GRINDER

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards .............................................................................................. 2

Operating Precautions.............................................................................................. 3

Assembling Your Meat Grinder ...............................................................................4

Using Your Meat Grinder ......................................................................................... 5

Cleaning Your Meat Grinder

Recipes ................................................................................................................... 7

Warranty ..................................................................................................................8

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual.

• To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off

parts and before cleaning.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

• Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance

malfunctions or if the appliance is dropped or damaged in any manner. If you experience any problems with your machine, unplug it immediatel y from the electrical outlet. For service information see warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by Focus Electrics may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

• Do not let the cord come into contact with hot surfaces, including a stove.

• Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.

• Do not use fingers to scrape food away from discharge disc while appliance is

operating. A cut type injury may result.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this 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 attempt to modify the plug in any way.

• For household use only.

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS

• Do not grind hard items such as bones or nuts.

• Do not grind ginger or other materials with a hard fiber.

• Do not apply excessive pressure or force while feeding food into the machine as

jamming may occur.

• Wait 5 or 6 seconds when switching between “ON”, “OFF”, and “REVERSE”, or damage to the gears may occur.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer, detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. The cord should be arranged so that it will not hang over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over.

• Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLING YOUR MEAT GRINDER

Before assembling your meat grinder wash all parts, except the motor base in warm, soapy water, rinse thoroughly and dry. To prolong the life of your m eat grinder, do not wash parts in the dishwasher.

Sausage Tubes

ON/OFF

Cutting Plates

Screw Cap

Cutting Blade Feed Screw Head

Food Pusher

Hopper Plate

Reverse Switch

switch Locking

Knob

Motor Base

Motor Base Opening

Sausage Tube Collar

USING YOUR MEAT GRINDER

TO GRIND MEAT

1. Place the head tightly into the motor base opening. Holding the head with one

hand, place the locking knob in the hole on the side of the motor base and tighten it clockwise.

2. Place the feed screw into the head; long end first, by turning the feed screw

slightly until it is set into the motor base.

3. Place the cutting blade onto the feed screw shaft with the sharp blades facing

out away from the front of the appliance. Note: If it is not fitted properly, the meat will not be ground.

4. Place the desired cutting plate next to the sharp side of the cutting blade by

fitting the tabs into the slots.

5. Screw the screw cap clockwise until tight. Do not over tighten.

6. Place the hopper plate on the head and fix into position. Cut all the food into

pieces so that they fit easily into the hopper opening.

7. Plug the cord into a 120-volt, AC electrical outlet ONLY. Switch to the “ON”

position.

8. Use the food pusher to feed foods into the hopper plate opening.

9. When all grinding has been completed, switch the appliance to “OFF” and

unplug from the electrical outlet.

10. Clean as directed in the “Cleaning Your Meat Grinder” section of this manual.

SAUSAGE MAKING

Prepare the meat by grinding it through the 3/16 inch fine grinding plate and mixing the sausage ingredients until all the spices are evenly distributed.

1. Place the sausage tube collar over the desired size sausage tube. Hold the

sausage tube with the collar against the cutting plate.

2. Slide the screw cap over the sausage tube and collar and screw into place.

3. With the motor running, use the food pusher to push the ground sausage meat

into 28-30 mm hog casings, 22-24 mm lamb casings, a cloth bag, or a 3½ inch by 24 inch fibrous casing. If casings are not available, form the sausage by hand into the desired shape. Note: Sausage should not be allowed to remain at room temperature any longer than necessary. Place in a cooler as soon as possible. Sausage should be allowed to chill and dry in a 28-32°F (-2-0°C) cooler.

Jamming: If the circuit breaker stops the motor, or if the motor continues to function but no meat comes out of the cutting plate, try reversing the motor. If unsuccessful, switch the appliance to “OFF” and clean the appliance before continuing.

CLEANING YOUR MEAT GRINDER

1. Switch to “OFF” and unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet.

2. Make sure the motor has stopped completely. Disassemble by following the

assembly steps in reverse order. Note: To easily remove the cutting plate, place a knife or screwdriver between the cutting plate and head.

3. Remove all food from the appliance.

4. Carefully wash all parts, except for motor base in warm, soapy water, rinse

and dry thoroughly. To prolong the life of your meat grinder, do not wash parts in the dishwasher.

5. Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn spots,

use a mild, non-abrasive cleanser.

Note:

• Do not use any bleaching solution containing chlorine as it will discol or the

aluminum surfaces.

• Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the feed screw, cutting blade, and head

after washing and drying.

PORK SAUSAGE

10 lbs. Pork butts 5 tbsp. Salt 1 tbsp. Ground white pepper 2 tbsp. Rubbed sage 1 tsp. Ginger 1 tbsp. Nutmeg 2 tsp. Thyme 1 pt. Ice water

ONION SAUSAGE

10 lbs. Pork butts 3½ oz. Salt ½ oz. Powdered dextrose 2 oz. Finely chopped onions 1 tbsp. Coarse black pepper 1 tbsp. Ground marjoram 1 pt. Ice water

ITALIAN SAUSAGE

10 lbs. Pork butts 5 tbsp. Salt 1 tbsp. Cracked fennel seed 2 tsp. Coarse black pepper 2 tsp. Sugar 3 tsp. Crushed hot peppers 1 tsp. Caraway seeds 1 tbsp. Coriander 1 pt. Ice water

RECIPES

PRODUCT 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 original purchase date will be required for all warranty claims. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. Focus Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. A receipt proving

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics online at www.focuselectrics.com address listed above, or by writing to us at:

Focus Electrics, LLC Attn: Customer Service P. O. Box 2780 West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to Focus Electrics, LLC. Call Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for 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):___________________________

, or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e-mail

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