VT-3600 BW - Chopper Vitek - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Meat Grinder / Mincer
Brand	Vitek
Model	VT-3600 BW
Power Consumption	800 W
Voltage	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Dimensions (L x W x H)	30 x 15 x 28 cm
Weight	3.2 kg
Housing Material	ABS Plastic
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Grinding Plates	3 diameters: fine, medium, coarse
Feeding Tray	Removable, dishwater safe
Mincing Capacity	1.5 kg per minute
Continuous Operation	Up to 10 minutes, then 10 min cool down
Safety Features	Overload protection, non-slip feet, safety lock on lid
Accessories Included	Sausage funnel, kibbeh attachment, pusher
Cleaning	Detachable parts dishwasher safe; wipe motor housing with damp cloth
Storage	Cord storage at base, compact design
Warranty	1 year limited warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - VT-3600 BW Vitek

How do I assemble the Vitek VT-3600 BW meat grinder?

Ensure the appliance is unplugged. Insert the auger into the housing, then attach the blade (sharp side facing the plate) and screw on the desired grinding plate. Finally, attach the locking ring and finger tighten. Place the tray on top.

Can I grind bones with this mincer?

No, this mincer is designed for boneless meat. Bones can damage the blades and motor.

How do I clean the appliance after use?

Disassemble all parts and wash them in warm soapy water or the dishwasher. Do not immerse the motor housing in water; wipe with a damp cloth.

What does the overload protection do?

If the motor overheats or is under too much load, the appliance will automatically shut off. Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before restarting.

Can I use the mincer for vegetables?

Yes, with the appropriate grinding plate, you can mince soft vegetables like onions, garlic, and herbs.

How do I make sausages with this machine?

Attach the sausage funnel instead of the grinding plates, then feed the meat mixture into the funnel. Use the pusher to guide it through.

What is the maximum continuous operation time?

Do not operate the mincer for longer than 10 minutes continuously. After 10 minutes, allow it to cool for 10 minutes before using again.

Is the feeding tray dishwasher safe?

Yes, the tray, grinding plates, blade, and auger are all dishwasher safe. The locking ring is also safe.

What should I do if the appliance vibrates excessively?

Check that the grinding head is properly locked and the suction feet are firmly on a flat, smooth surface.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Contact Vitek customer service or visit the official website for spare parts like blades, plates, and pushers.

USER MANUAL VT-3600 BW Vitek

ENGLISH

MEAT GRINDER

Meat grinder is intended for processing products and making homemade semi-finished products.

Description

1. Pusher
2. Food tray
3. Meat grinder head body
4. Meat grinder head attaching point
5. Meat grinder head lock button
6. Unit body
7. Carrying handle
8. Attachment storage compartment lid

9. Attachment storage compartment

10. Reverse button REV

11. On/off button

12. Screw

13. Crossed blade

14. Coarse grate

15. Fine grate

16. Meat grinder head nut

17. Sausage attachment

18. 1. "Kebbe" attachments

19. Grate (14, 15) holder/cleaner

20. Meat grinder head attaching point (4) cover

IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES

Read this instruction manual carefully before using the unit and keep it for the whole operation period. Mishandling the unit can lead to its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage to his/her property.

To reduce the risk of fire, to avoid electric shock and other injuries it is necessary to observe the following safety measures when using the electric meat grinder.

• Use the unit in strict accordance with the instruction manual.
• Before using the unit for the first time, make sure that voltage in your mains corresponds to the operating voltage of the unit.
  • Use only the attachments supplied.
• To avoid risk of electric shock, NEVER IMMERSE the unit, the power cord and the power plug into water or any other liquids.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the meat grinder body and then wipe the unit body dry.
  • Never leave the operating meat grinder unattended.
• Always switch the meat grinder off and unplug it before assembling, disassembling and cleaning.
• Place the unit on a flat steady surface away from heat sources, open flame, moisture and direct sunlight.
• Do not set the unit on a heated surface or next to it (for instance, near gas or electric stove, near heated oven or cooking surface).
• Handle the power cord with care, prevent it from multiple twisting and regularly straighten the power cord.

• Do not use the power cord for carrying the meat grinder.

• Do not let the cord hang from the edge of a table, and make sure it does not touch sharp furniture edges and hot surfaces.

• When unplugging the unit from the mains, pull the power plug but not the cord.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power cord from the mains with wet hands, do not touch the power cord or the plug with wet hands, this may cause electric shock.
• Do not use the unit if the power cord or the plug is damaged, and if the unit malfunctions or was dropped or damaged in any other way.
• Do not dismantle the meat grinder by yourself, for meat grinder repair or power cord replacement issues apply to the authorized service center.
• For children safety reasons do not leave polyethylene bags, used as a packaging, unattended.
• Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene bags or packaging film. Danger of suffocation!
• Close supervision is necessary when children or disabled persons are near the operating unit.
• This unit is not intended for usage by children or disabled persons unless they are given all the necessary and understandable instructions by a person who is responsible for their safety on safety measures and information about danger that can be caused by improper usage of the unit.

«REV» (reverse) - this function is used for removing obstructions that appear during processing of products.

Food tray provides convenient food layout during processing.

Two grates with openings of different size - are intended for different degrees of grinding.

Special accessories are used for sausages and «kebbe» making.

«Invisible» technology – special compartment in the unit body for accessories storage.

«Disc Cleaner» technology – special accessory for discs cleaning.

ATTENTION!

• Before connecting the meat grinder to the mains make sure that the unit is switched off.
• Before grinding meat make sure that all bones and excess fat are removed.
• Do not push the products with any foreign objects or your fingers, use only the pusher (1) supplied with the unit.
• Never immerse the meat grinder body, the power plug or the power cord into water or other liquids.
• When using the «kebbe» attachments (18, 19), do not install the grates (14, 15) and the blade (13).
• Do not try to process food with hard fiber (for example, ginger or horseradish) in the meat grinder.

• To avoid obstructions do not apply excessive force while pushing meat with the pusher (1).
- If any hard piece of food stops the feeder screw or cutting blade rotation, switch the unit off immediately and use the screw reverse mode «REV» (reverse) to remove the obstruction before starting again.

BEFORE USING THE MEAT GRINDER

After unit transportation or storage at low temperature it is necessary to keep it for at least two hours at room temperature before switching on.

• Unpack the meat grinder and remove all package materials, clean the unit body with a damp cloth and then wipe it dry.
• Wash all removable parts with warm water and neutral detergent, then rinse and dry thoroughly before assembling.
• Before using the unit for the first time, make sure that voltage in your mains corresponds to the operating voltage of the unit.

USING THE MEAT GRINDER

• The meat grinder is intended only for household processing products and making homemade semi-finished products.
• Assemble the unit and place it on a flat dry surface.
• Make sure that ventilation openings on the body are not blocked.
• Insert the power plug into the mains socket, the button (11) « ⏻ » illumination will light up.
• Place a suitable bowl under the meat grinder head (3).
• Make sure that the meat is fully defrosted, remove excess fat and all bones, and cut the meat into cubes or strips fitting the opening of the food tray (2).
• Switch the unit on by pressing the button (11) « ⏻ »
• Slowly feed the meat pieces into the grinder head body (3) using the pusher (1).
• During operation use only the pusher (1) supplied with the unit.
• Do not use any other objects to push products; do not push the meat with your hands.
• Do not apply excessive effort while pushing the meat or other food.
• Obstructions can appear during grinding meat or other products, use the screw reverse mode «REV» to remove the obstruction. To switch the screw reverse mode «REV» on, switch the meat grinder off by pressing the button (11) «☑», then press the button (10) «☑», the illumination of this button will light up, and then switch the unit on by pressing the button (11) «☑».

• Do not run the unit for more than 5 minutes continuously.

• After 5 minutes of continuous use, switch the meat grinder off and let it cool down during 10-15 minutes before further operation.

• After you finish operating, switch the meat grinder off, pressing the button (11) « ⏻», unplug the unit, and only after that you can disassemble it.

MEAT GRINDING

1. Install the meat grinder head (3) to the attaching point (4), and turn it counterclockwise until bumping (pic. 1, 2).
2. Install the screw (12) into the meat grinder head (3) body (pic. 3).
3. Install the crossed blade (13) (pic. 4).
4. Select one of the grates (14 or 15) and set it above the blade, matching the ledges on the grate with the grooves on the meat grinder head body (3), tighten the nut (16) (pic. 5, 6).

Attention!

• Face the blade cutting side to the grate. If the blade is installed improperly, it will not grind the products.
• Coarse grate (14) is intended for processing raw meat, vegetables, dried fruit, cheese, fish, etc.
• Fine grate (15) is intended for processing both raw and cooked meat, fish, etc.
• Place the food tray (2) on the meat grinder head body (3).
• Insert the power plug into the mains socket, the button (11) « ⏻» illumination will light up.
• Switch the meat grinder on by pressing the button (11) «○».
• During the operation use only the pusher (1).

Note:

• For better meat processing slice it in cubes or stripes. Defrost frozen meat thoroughly.
• During the operation use only the pusher supplied with the unit; do not use any other objects to push the meat; never push the meat with your fingers.
• After you finish operating, switch the meat grinder off, pressing the button (11) 🔊, and unplug the unit; after that you can disassemble it.
• To remove the meat grinder head press the lock button (5), turn the meat grinder head (3) clockwise and remove it.
• To disassemble the meat grinder head, unscrew the nut (16) and take out the installed grate (14 or 15), the blade (13) and the screw (12) from the meat grinder head body.

AUTO SWITCH-OFF FUNCTION

The meat grinder is equipped with auto switch-off function in case of motor unit overheating.

• In case of overheating of the motor, the automatic thermal switch will be on, and the meat grinder will be switched off.
• In this case immediately remove the power plug from the mains socket.

ENGLISH

• Let the meat grinder cool down for approximately 50-60 minutes before switching it on again.
• Plug the meat grinder into the mains, switch it on, if the meat grinder cannot be switched on, this may mean that it is otherwise damaged. In this case contact the authorized service center for meat grinder repair.

FILLING SAUSAGES

1. Prepare minced meat.
2. Install the meat grinder head (3) to the attaching point (4), and turn it counterclockwise until bumping.

3. Insert the screw (12) into the meat grinder head body (3), set the crossed blade (13), take the grate (15 for fine chopping) and set it above the blade, matching the ledges on the grate with the grooves on the meat grinder head body (3), install the sausage attachment (17) and tighten the nut (16) (pic. 7).

4. Install the food tray (2).

5. Put the minced meat on the food tray (2).

6. Use natural sausage casing, putting it preliminarily into a bowl with warm water for 10 minutes (pic. 8).

7. Pull softened casing on the attachment (17) and make a knot on the tip.

8. Insert the power plug into the mains socket, the button (11) « ⏻ » illumination will light up.

9. Switch the unit on by pressing the button (11) « ⏻ ».

10. Use the pusher (1) to feed the minced meat, as the casing is filled up, slide it off the attachment (17) as necessary, and wet the casing if it becomes dry.

11. After you finish operating, switch the meat grinder off, pressing the button (11) «○», unplug it and only after that you can disassemble it.

12. To remove the meat grinder head press the lock button (5), turn the meat grinder head (3) clockwise and remove it.

13. Unscrew the nut (16) and disassemble the meat grinder head.

USING "KEBBE" ATTACHMENTS

Kebbe is a traditional Middle East dish cooked of lamb meat, wheat flour and spices cut together for getting a base for hollow rolls. Rolls are filled and deep fried.

You can make different delicacies trying various fillings.

1. Prepare the casing base.
2. Install the meat grinder head (3) to the attaching point (4), and turn it counterclockwise until bumping.

3. Insert the screw (12) into the meat grinder head body (3), install "kebbe" attachments (18, 19) on the screw (12), make sure that the ledges on the attachment (19) match the grooves on the meat grinder head body (3) and tighten the nut (16) slightly. (pic. 9, 10).

4. Install the food tray (2).

5. Put the prepared casing base on the food tray (2).

6. Insert the power plug into the mains socket, the button (11) « ⏻ » illumination will light up.

7. Switch the unit on by pressing the button (11) « 🎨

8. Use the pusher (1) to supply the base for casing.

9. Cut the rolls of the required length.

10. After you finish operating, switch the meat grinder off, pressing the button (11) «💡», unplug it and only after that you can disassemble it.

11. To remove the meat grinder head press the lock button (5), turn the meat grinder head (3) clockwise and remove it.

12. Unscrew the nut (16) and disassemble the meat grinder head.

RECIPE

(Filling)

Lamb 100 g
Olive oil 11/2 table spoon
Onion (shred) 11/2 table spoon
Spice to taste
Salt 1/4 tea spoon
Flour 11/2 table spoon

- Mince the lamb meat once or twice.

- Fry onion in oil till it gets gold color, and then add minced lamb meat, spice, salt and flour.

(Casing)

Lean meat	450g
Flour	150-200 g
Spice to taste
Nutmeg	1 pc.
Ground chilly pepper	to taste
Pepper	to taste

• Mince the meat twice or thrice, mince a nutmeg, and mix all the components.
• More meat and less flour in a casing provide better consistency and taste of the prepared dish.
  • Fill the rolls, clamp at edges, and shape as you wish.

- Deep fry the rolls.

MEAT GRINDER CARE

• After you finish operating, switch the meat grinder off, pressing the button (11) «💡», unplug it and only after that you can disassemble it.
• Unscrew the nut (16), remove the installed attachments (17, 18, 19), the grates (14 or 15) and the blade (13) from the screw (12) (pic. 11).
• Press the lock button (5), turn the meat grinder head clockwise and remove it (pic. 12).
• Remove the screw (12) from the meat grinder head (3).
• Remove the remains of the products from the screw (12).

• Wash all the used parts of the meat grinder with warm soapy water and neutral detergent, then rinse and dry thoroughly before assembling.

• Use the grate holder (20) to remove the remaining meat from the grate (14, 15) openings (pic. 13).

• You may wash the removable accessories (1, 2, 17, 18, 19) in a dishwasher.
  • Cover the meat grinder head attaching point (4) with the cover (21).
• Clean the meat grinder body (6) with a slightly damp cloth and then wipe dry.
• Do not use solvents or abrasives to clean the meat grinder body (6).
• Provide that no water gets inside the meat grinder body.
• Before you put the accessories away for storage, make sure that they are dry.
• The unit is provided with storage compartment (9) for easy storage of attachments.
• Put the attachments into the compartment according to pictures 14-20. Put the grates (14 and 15) and the nut (16) into the holder (20) (pic. 13).
• Close the compartment with the lid (8).
• Put the power cord into special compartment on the meat grinder bottom.

DELIVERY SET

Meat grinder - 1 pc.

Pusher - 1 pc.

Food tray - 1 pc.

Grates - 2 pc.

Sausage attachments set - 1 pc.

"Kebbe" attachments set - 1 pc.

Grate holder/cleaner - 1 pc.

Cover - 1 pc.

Instruction manual - 1 pc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: 220-240 V \~ 50/60 Hz

Maximal power: 2000 W

The manufacturer preserves the right to change design and specifications of the unit without a preliminary notification.

Unit operating life is 3 years

Guarantee

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

This product conforms to the EMC-Requirements as laid down by the Council Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Regulation (2006/95/EC)

DEUTSCH

FLEISCHWOLF

PŘÍPRAVA MLÝNKU NA MASO K PROVOZU

MUHIM EHTIYOT CHORALARI

A production date of the item is indicated in the serial number on the technical data plate. A serial number is an eleven-unit number, with the first four figures indicating the production date. For example, serial number 0606xxxxxxx means that the item was manufactured in June (the sixth month) 2006.

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