Use and Care Manual

If your unit fails to operate, contact LEM Products technical assistance Toll Free at 877-536-7763. If meat is
mashing instead of extruding in strings from the grinding plate, chill the meat to 40°, and check to see that the plate and
blade are properly installed, check that the bushing is installed in the back of the head. A dull knife or plate will also cause
mashing of the meat.
For an overheated plug or grinder housing discontinue use and contact technical assistance Toll Free at 877-536-7763.
This product is equipped with a polarized AC (Alternating Current) plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will t into the power outlet only one way. (If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, contact a qualied
individual to install the proper outlet.)
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION:
Your LEM grinder is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the unit. In the event of a power disruption, abnormal
operation or over heating, the motor will temporarily shut down to prevent damage. If this should happen, follow the
seven steps listed below:
1. Turn On/O switch to o.
2. Unplug unit.
3. Check inside of grinding unit and remove any obstruction.
4. Wait 1 or 2 minutes, then plug unit into wall outlet again.
5. Push Restart Button and release. (Located on back panel of grinder #29).
6. Turn switch on.
7. Resume operation.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION
IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFEGUARDS PRIOR TO USE
1. Always ensure that the appliance is properly assembled and safely set up before use.
2. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended if it can be switched on and operated.
3. CAUTION: This appliance is not recommended for use near or by children or persons with certain disabilities. Set up and
store the appliance out of reach of children. When not in use, store device in a secure and dry place out of reach of children.
4. Store appliance in upright position to extend life of motor.
5. WARNING: Heavy object, to avoid muscle strain or back injury, use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when
moving appliance.
6. The appliance must be connected to an 120V AC electric supply only.
7.
For your safety, this unit is equiped with a 3-pronged, grounding plug and must be plugged into a properly grounded
outlet. If your outlet is not of the proper type, it is your responsibility to have the outlet and wiring changed to the correct
type. Do not cut o the third (grounding) prong. Do not use an adapter.
8. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug, after the unit malfunctions, has been damaged in any way or if appliance
has been immersed in water or other liquid. Return unit to LEM Products for assessment and repair.
9. Using this appliance with an extension cord may cause a decrease in electrical current, causing the motor to be over
worked and possibly catch re.
10. Always unplug unit when not in use, when changing parts or cleaning.
11. Never unplug by pulling on the power cord, always pull directly on the plug itself.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, contact sharp edges or touch hot surfaces.
13. Indoor use only. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, never immerse the device in water and do not expose the
device to rain or moisture. WARNING: In the event the device should fall into water, remove the plug from the wall
socket before attempting to remove the unit from the water. If submergence occurs, have the appliance examined by an
authorized technician before use.
14. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, DO NOT use the appliance if your hands are wet or if you are standing on a
wet oor. DO NOT use the appliance if it is wet or moist. DO NOT operate this device with wet hands or bare feet.
DO NOT operate near running water.
15. The appliance is designed for domestic use and not for commercial purposes.
16. DO NOT use the appliance to grind bones, deep frozen food, hard items or non-food items.
17. Use the appliance with the supplied accessories only. WARNING: The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause injury, damage to personal property, and may void your warranty.
18. WARNING: Do not use while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs (prescription or non-prescription) as these may
impair user’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
19. The manufacturer declines any responsibility in the case of improper use of this product. Improper use of this product
voids the warranty.
20. Avoid contacting moving parts. Wait until all parts have come to a complete stop and disconnect from the power source
before removing any parts of the grinder.
21. Do not operate the grinder without the tray and the tray guard (when applicable) in place.
22. Never feed food into grinder by hand as serious injury may occur, always use provided meat stomper.
23. Do not use ngers to scrape food away from the grinding plate while the grinder is running, doing so may cause serious injury.
24. Thoroughly hand-wash all grinder parts in warm soapy water prior to use. Do not soak. NOT DISHWASHER SAFE
(discoloration may occur).
25. Tie back loose hair and clothing. Remove neckties, rings, watches, bracelets or other jewelry before operating the grinder.
26. Do not run grinder without meat in the head, severe damage to the head and auger could result.
27. Use grinder on a level, stable surface to prevent tipping. Never move the grinder while unit is in use.
28. WARNING: Knife and plates are SHARP! To avoid injury, use extreme caution when handling.
29. When grinder is turned o, cooling fan will no longer operate. Do not touch housing during cool down period. Housing
will take a few minutes to cool down after unit is turned o.
30.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Do not force meat faster than the auger will take it, trickle it into the head. Keep throat of head
clear as possible to avoid using the stomper.
METHOD #1 STUFFING SAUSAGE:
1. Grind the meat with the 10mm plate (#5) for a coarse grind. For a ner grind, do a second grind with the 4.5mm plate
(#6). (Unplug the grinder, remove 10mm plate, install the 4.5mm plate.)
2. Mix seasoning, water and cure into the meat.
3. Unplug the grinder, remove the grinder knife and plate. Install the stung plate on the auger stud (#11) in place of knife
and plate, put stung tube in front of stung plate and secure with the retaining ring.
4. Feed ground meat through the grinder into casings.
METHOD #2 STUFFING SAUSAGE:
1. Cut meat into strips.
2. Mix seasoning into the meat or marinate the meat.
3. Unplug the grinder, install the knife, 4.5 mm plate (#6) and stung tube.
4. Feed meat into the grinder.
5. Grind directly into casings.
METHOD #3 STUFFING SAUSAGE:
1. Grind the meat with the 10mm plate (#5) for a coarse grind.
2. Mix seasonings into the meat or marinate the meat.
3. Unplug the grinder, remove the 10mm plate. Install the knife, 4.5mm plate (#6) and stung tube.
4. Second grind the meat through this plate directly into the casings.
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