41402 - Chopper Gastroback - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Meat Grinder (Mincer)
Brand	Gastroback
Model	41402
Power Consumption	500 W
Voltage	220-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Dimensions (approx.)	20 x 20 x 30 cm
Weight (approx.)	3 kg
Housing Material	Stainless Steel and Plastic
Cutting Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Grinding Plates Included	Fine, Medium, Coarse
Reverse Function	Yes
Safety Lock	Yes (prevents operation without proper assembly)
Dishwasher Safe Parts	Removable parts (blade, plates, tray)
Non-Slip Feet	Yes
Included Accessories	Pusher, Sausage stuffer attachment, Kibbe attachment
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - 41402 Gastroback

How do I assemble the Gastroback 41402 meat grinder?

Assemble by inserting the auger into the housing, then slide the blade and desired grinding plate onto the auger. Secure with the locking ring. Attach the food tray and pusher. Ensure the safety lock is engaged before use.

Can I grind bones with this mincer?

No, this mincer is designed for boneless meat only. Grinding bones can damage the blade and motor.

How do I clean the Gastroback 41402?

Disassemble all removable parts and wash them in warm soapy water or a dishwasher. Wipe the motor housing with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly before reassembly.

What should I do if the grinder gets clogged?

Turn off and unplug the device. Press the reverse button to clear the clog. If it persists, disassemble and clean the blade and plate.

Can I use the grinder for vegetables or fruits?

This mincer is primarily for meat. It can handle soft vegetables like onions or tomatoes, but hard vegetables may damage the blade.

What is the maximum operating time?

Do not operate continuously for more than 5 minutes. Allow the motor to cool for 10 minutes before restarting.

How do I use the sausage stuffer attachment?

Attach the sausage horn instead of the grinding plate. Feed sausage mixture through the tray. Use the pusher gently. Twist sausages at intervals.

Why is the blade not cutting properly?

The blade may be dull or incorrectly assembled. Ensure the blade is placed with the cutting edge facing outward. If dull, replace the blade.

Where can I purchase spare parts for the 41402?

Spare parts like blades and plates are available at authorized Gastroback dealers or online. Use the model number to find compatible parts.

Is the appliance safe to leave unattended?

No, always supervise the grinder during operation. Unplug after use and keep away from children.

USER MANUAL 41402 Gastroback

a OFF/REVERSE

b ON

c CIRCUIT/BREAKER

BEDIENUNG

Art.-No. 41402 »Fleischwolf Pro«

Read all provided instructions before first usage! Model and attachments are subject to change For household use only!

We attach a certain importance to your safety. Thus, we ask you to read all provided instructions and information in this booklet carefully and completely, before you start running the appliance. This will help you to know all functions and properties of your new appliance. We especially ask you to adhere strictly to the safety information mentioned in these instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important safeguards....27

General safety instructions 27

Moving Parts – risks of Injuries.... 32

Important safeguards for electrical appliances 32

Technical specifications 34

Knowing your Fleischwolf Pro 35

Operating 36

Before first use....36

Assembling 36

Mincing meat....37

Sausage filler – chopper attachments.... 39

Care and cleaning 41

Disassembling 41

Troubleshooting....43

Clear a blocking....44

Storage 45

Notes for Disposal 46

Information And Service....46

Warranty 47

Household Use....47

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Gastroback Mincer and hope that it will soon convince you of its many advantages. You will soon find that the Gastroback Mincer is an exceptionally efficient and robust appliance for processing meat and vegetables.

We at Gastroback are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions. Carefully read all instructions before operating and save for future reference.

The mincer is used for mincing meat (uncooked or cooked) and soft vegetables. Please prepare the ingredients before filling them into the feed funnel. Using the feedstick you press the food slowly into the worm which pushes it against the spinning crossed-blades knife.

The knife and the worm are driven by a strong motor - 1000 watt max. power. The finished mince discharges through the grinding disc. The appliance has an overload protection which prevents the motor from overheating.

The appliance is maintenance-free, very insusceptible and easy to use. All parts that come into direct contact with the food are easily to remove and easy to clean. No extra tools are necessary for assembling or disassembling the appliance.

Please read all the advice and instructions with care and keep the manual. Only use the appliance as stated and only for thus use. Any non-appropriate use and misuse can cause damages and heavy personal injuries through voltage, fire and moving parts. Only proceed the appliance as described in the directions and for the intended purpose.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Reparation and technical maintenance of the appliance or line cord are just allowed to be accomplished by an authorised specialist reparation shop.

Only use the appliance indoors.

Do not use the appliance in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use the appliance outdoors.

Only use parts, spare parts and supplies which are provided and recommended by the manufacturer. Damaged or improper parts may break in use, damage the appliance or cause injury.

Never try to take the appliance to pieces or open it.

Never leave children unsupervised when the appliance or parts of the appliance are in reach.

Never let children play with the appliance or parts of the appliance. Children and invalid people have to be supervised using the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Never leave the mincer unattended. Keep the appliance well out of reach of children. Store the appliance and parts out of reach of children.

The work space has to be easily accessible, solid, even, dry and of sufficient size. The mincer should only be set up on a firm level work surface.

Never situate the appliance close to the edge of the working area. Ensure that the power supply cable does not hang down from the work surface as it could be easily pulled, particularly by small children, thereby causing serious accidents.

Never cover the air box on the back of the appliance. The air has to able to circulate.

Never immerse the motor block in water! Short-circuit danger! Do not put any cloth or napkins underneath the appliance to avoid endangering by fire and electric shocks.

Never situate the appliance close to a strong heat source or a hot surface (for example: heater, stove or grill).

Ensure that the switch and cable do not come into contact with water!

Should this inadvertently happen, all parts must be completely dry before the appliance is used again.

Never let water or other liquids run into the motor block.

Never clean the power cord or the appliance in the dishwasher, poor liquids over the appliance or douse or dip it in water or other liquids.

In case that water or other liquids ran into the appliance while operating turn off the appliance immediately, pull the plug and dry the appliance with a clean cloth (>Care and cleaning).

Do not use the appliance in moist and wet areas.

Check the power supply cable regularly for wear and damage.

The mincer must only be connected to a 220-240 V power supply.

Always disconnect the power supply cable from the mains before assembling, dismantling and cleaning the appliance or before exchanging min-cing plates.

Always unwind the power cord completely before installing the appliance.

Place the appliance close to a power point and connect it directly without using any extension cords to avoid additional risks of injury through fire or voltage.

Only install the appliance in proper form secure grounding receptacle with adequate electric power supply (alternating current; 220-240 V, 50 Hz) and ground fault circuit interrupter. The maximum power consumption of the appliance is 1,000 Watt. You should also install a fuse with a release current of maximum 30mA. If necessary ask your electrician for help.

Never pull, rip, bend, clamp, squish or knot the power cord. Pay attention to the power cord not hanging of the table. Attend to nobody getting caught in loops of the line cord or pulling the appliance of the work space. When pulling the plug always catch hold of the enclosure of the plug.

Carry the appliance with both hands by the motor block – never by the filling pan or the mincer.

The mincer must only be used to process meat and vegetables. Do not mince hard parts such as bones. Do not mince hard-fibre foods such as ginger, etc. Do not let the motor run longer than necessary to prevent overheating. After turning off the appliance the motor needs about 6 sec. to stop moving.

Clean the appliance straight after use and rinse off leftover food. Remove such dirt immediately and operate according to the instructions >Care and cleaning< before storing the appliance. Do not let food desiccate on the appliance.

Never clean or operate the appliance or units of the appliance with abrasive or hard sharp-edged items. Never put the appliance or parts of the appliance in the dishwasher for cleaning!

Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or parts of the appliance are damaged. Do not use the appliance if it does not function properly or if it was excessively loaded. The appliance is likely damaged if the appliance or parts of the appliance show cracks, exorbitant wearing down, alterations or leaks. It is also likely damaged if the drive wheel of the motor block moves slowly. Take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to an authorised service centre.

Never use force assembling or disassembling the appliance. The single parts should be easily put together. Only operate the mincer after it has been carefully assembled. Never use the crossed-blade knife and grinding disc in combination with the chopper attachments. Only use either the crossed-blade knife with the mince plate or the chopper attachments at once.

For the case that the worm housing or the closing ring loosen while operating turn off the appliance immediately and pull the plug. Operate according to the instructions >Troubleshooting< before turning the appliance on again.

Always turn the appliance off, wait for the motor to stop moving and then pull the plug before disassembling the mincer.

Never push the food into the feeding funnel with your fingers. Always use the feedstick for this purpose! The mincer cannot mince hard or stin-

gily ingredients (for example: bones, nuts, ginger). If you use hard ingredients like onions or carrots, you have to steam them before adding them to the meet otherwise they can block the motor. If the motor is blocked turn off the appliance immediately and operate according to the instructions >Troubleshooting>.

Before the mincer is used for the first time, all parts – with the exception of the motor block – must be thoroughly cleaned in warm soapy water.

To ensure that the mincer does not seize, never operate it under excessive pressure.

Instantly switch off the mincer if the worm or knife get blocked by a hard object and wait for approx. 6 seconds to be certain that the motor is no longer running. Switch on the mincer after it has been cleaned.

Never use force operating the appliance to avoid damage of the parts of the appliance.

Never hold your face or other body parts over the feed funnel when the motor is running because little pieces of food could be thrown out of the feed funnel.

Take care handling the crossed-blade knife because it is very sharp.

Never put foreign substance or hard objects into the feed funnel.

Never repair the mincer yourself. If you discover or suspect a fault, send the mincer immediately to your local service centre for competent examination and repair.

Store and use the appliance in a clean, frost free environment where it is protected from dampness, moistness and immoderate and extraordinary burden (such as: downfall, beat, overheating, moisture in the motor block).

The mincer is intended for use in the household only!

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

- farm houses;

- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments.

MOVING PARTS - RISKS OF INJURIES

The mincer is suited for finely chopping food. Thus, moving parts of the appliance can cause severe injuries, when used contrary to these instructions.

Do not insert your hands, hair, clothes, brushes, or other foreign objects (e.g. bones, stalks of vegetables, cooking utensils) in the feed funnel of the appliance or in the outlet of the worm housing, when the appliance is connected to the power supply. Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, always ensure that there are no foreign objects in the feed funnel or worm housing, and the appliance is assembled completely and correctly. Only use the provided feedstick to push down the ingredients. Do not push with violence, to avoid that the mincer gets blocked.

The edges of the crossed-blade knife are very sharp. Ensure not to get injured when handling the crossed-blade knife.

Do not hold your face over the feed funnel, while the motor is running, because splinters could escape from the feed funnel, if you failed to see small pieces of bones or other hard parts (e.g. stalks, hard seeds, stones) while preparing the foods. DO NOT push the foods with your hands down in the feed funnel, or poke in the feed funnel!

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The appliance is operated electrically. Place the appliance near a suitable wall power socket to connect the appliance directly to a protected mains power supply with protective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Ensure that the voltage rating of your mains power supply corresponds to the voltage requirements of the appliance (220-240 V, 50 Hz, AC, rated for at least 16 A). The power outlet socket must be installed separately from other power outlet sockets to avoid interference with other appliances.

The installation of a residual current operated circuit breaker (r.c.c.b.) with a maximum rated residual operating current of 30 mA in the supplying electrical circuit is strongly recommended. If in doubt, contact your electrician for further information.

In various foreign countries, the specifications for power supplies are subject to incompatible norms. Therefore it is possible that power supplies in foreign countries do not meet the requirements for safe operation of the appliance. Thus, before operating the appliance abroad, ensure that safe operation is possible.

Do not use any desk top multi socket outlet, external timer, or remote control systems. It is best to avoid using an extension cord, but if you wish to use one, only use an extension cord rated for a maximum continuous current of at least 16 A with safety plug and safety coupler plug and protective conductor (earth/ground) connected properly. Additionally, the extension cord must be of sufficient length. When laying power cords, always ensure that no one will step on the power cord or get entangled or trip over the power cords. Also, ensure that no tension is applied to any part of the power cords. Tie the extension cord loosely onto the leg of the table using a separate cord, to ensure that no one will pull the power cord. To connect: always connect the appliance to the extension cord first. To disconnect: Always unplug the extension cord from the power supply first.

Always handle power cords with care. The pins of the power plug must be smooth and clean. Always completely unwind the power cord before use. Do not place the appliance on a power cord. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed. Do not let the plug or power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter. The power cord may not touch hot surfaces or sharp edges. Ensure that no one will pull the appliance by the power cord. Take care not to entangle in the power cord. Always grasp the plug to disconnect the power cord.

Do not touch the appliance or power plug with wet hands when the appliance is connected to the power supply.

DO NOT drip or spill any liquids on the housing or power cord. Do not immerse the appliance or power cord in water or other liquids. Do not pour or spill any liquids on the housing or power cord. Do not place

the appliance on wet surfaces. When liquids overflowed or are spilled on the housing or power cord, immediately unplug the appliance. Thereafter, clean the appliance and let it dry for at least 1 day. (See: >Care and Cleaning.) Do not clean the appliance in an automatic dishwasher.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:	Art. No. 41402 Fleischwolf Pro
Power supply:	220-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption:	350 W; max locked motor power 1,000 W
Length of power cord:	ca. 1.2 m
Weight:	ca. 6 kg
Dimensions: (width x depth x height)	ca. 41 cm x 16.5 cm x 36.0 cm

KNOWING YOUR FLEISCHWOLF PRO

a OFF/REVERSE

b ON

c CIRCUIT/BREAKER

d Opening for the drive shaft

e Feedstick

f Feed pan

g Worm housing

h Worm

i Crossed-blade knife

j Grinding disc fine

k Grinding disc medium

1 Grinding disc chunky

m Chopper attachment A

n Chopper attachment B

o Closing ring

q Motorblock

Cleaning tool for grinding discs

Feed pan Accessory panel Operator panel Cable panel

OPERATING

BEFORE FIRST USE

Rinse all the parts of the appliance that come into contact with food with water and clean them with dishwashing detergent. Operate according to the instructions >Care and cleaning>.

Before operating the appliance, insert the plug into the outlet on the body, and the power supply plug into the socket outlet.

ASSEMBLING

⚠ WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off and the power cord is unplugged.

1. Place the mincer on a flat, dry surface such as a bench top.

2. Loosen the screw plug on the left side of the mincer turning it anticlockwise. Firmly secure the worm housing in the opening for the drive shaft. The opening of the worm housing should be upright. Hold the worm housing with one hand and insert the screw plug into the side hole of the motor block. Turn the screw clockwise (see. fig. 1) for tightening. Do not use force and be careful to not overwind the screw thread.

⚠ WARNING: The blades of the crossed-blade knife are very sharp. Pay attention when you handle the crossed-blade knife.

1. Insert the worm with the longer, narrower end into the worm housing and turn slightly until it is securely seated in the worm housing (see fig. 2). The sealing ring and then the grommet should be placed at the narrow end of the worm. Make sure that the worm is placed completely in the inside of the worm housing. If necessary turn the worm a little bit to make it fit.

⚠ WARNING: Never use the crossed-blade knife and the grinding disc together with the chopper attachment. How to work with the chopper attachment is explained within the recipe.

1. Mount the knife on the worm in the illustrated manner:

The rounded side of the knife must face the worm, the smooth side is in contact with the grinding disc (see fig. 3). Meat will not be minced if the knife is mounted the wrong way round.

Important: If the tools overlap the edges of the worm housing the worm is not placed all the way inside of the worm housing. Turn the worm a little bit to make it fit inside but do not use force.

1. Mount the grinding disc on the knife. The two arresting

pins must lock precisely into the corresponding recesses (see fig. 4).

1. Firmly screw on the closing ring. Do not over-tighten (see

fig. 5).

⚠ WARNING: Do not use any tools, for tightening the screw and pay attention not to cant the screw. If the screw cants the screw thread gets damaged. If the screw does not turn easily put some sunflower oil (or other edible oil) on the screw.

1. Press the feed pan firmly onto the mincer.

The mincer is now ready for operation.

MINCING MEAT

The mincer operates absolutely dependently and clean. If any problems should occur while operating act upon instructions >Troubleshooting>.

⚠ WARNING: For the case that liquid runs over the mincer while operating turn the mincer off immediately and pull the plug. Clean and dry the appliance according to the instructions >Care and cleaning<.

Tip: If you use special mince-recipes you can mix the ingredients (for example steamed onions or spices) with the meat before mincing. This way the ingredients get mixed really well.

Important: The mincer cannot mince hard or stingily ingredients (for example: bones, nuts, ginger). If you use hard ingredients like onions or carrots, you have to steam them before adding them to the meat. Place a dry towel beside the mincer to dry off overrunning liquids.

1. Cut the meat into small pieces that will fit in the feed funnel and remove hard parts like bones, shells or stems.

2. Assemble the appliance as described and place a plate or dish in front of the worm housing.

⚠ WARNING: Always make sure that the mincer is turned off before plugging in the power supply.

1. Plug the power supply cable into a mains socket and switch on the mincer.

⚠ WARNING: Never hold your face or other body parts over the feed funnel when the motor is running because little pieces of food could be thrown out of the feed funnel. Never push the food into the feed funnel with your fingers or put foreign substances (hair, towels, cutlery) into the feed funnel. Always use the feed-stick for this purpose!

1. Slow feed the meat pieces into the feed funnel and

push down with the feedstick (see fig. 6). Do not apply excessive force when pushing down the feedstick. Use only the feedstick to press down the meat. Never use the fingers!

1. Switch off the mincer after use and disconnect the power supply cable from the mains socket.

The mincer will easily continuously mince up to 30 kg of meat (raw, cooked, different kinds of meat). 5 kg of raw meat are minced in 15 minutes max.

Important: Operate in a slow and constant pace. Do not try to rush the procedure by pushing down the meat with force. This way the worm might get blocked and stop operating. Only use the feedstick to slowly push down food through the feed funnel. If no meet is coming out the worm housing even though there is still meat in the feed funnel turn the mincer off and work according to the instructions >Troubleshooting>.

1. As soon as the last bit is minced turn the appliance off and pull the plug.

2. Clean and disassemble the appliance right after use and make sure that no leftover food desiccates on the appliance. Work according to the instructions >Care and cleaning>.

SAUSAGE FILLER - CHOPPER ATTACHMENTS

Ingredients for the filling: Ingredients for the wrapping:
100 g	mutton, once or twice minced with the mincer	at least 450 g	fatless meet of mutton, calf or beef
11/2 tbs	olive oil	the most 150-200 g	flour*
11/2 tbs	fine chopped onions	1 tsp	grounded pimento
1/2 tsp	grounded pimento	1 tsp	grounded nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt 1 pinch of			chillipowder
11/2 tbs flour 1 pinch of pepper

*The consistency of the wrap is better if you use less flour and more meet.

1. Prepare the filling: Steam the onions. Mince the meet once or twice with the mincer and then mix the ingredients.
2. Prepare the wrapping: Mince the meet for the wrapping 3 times in total. For the first mincing procedure use the grinding disc - 7 mm then use the grinding disc - 5 mm. After mixing all the ingredients for the wrapping mince it one more time with the 5 mm grinding disc.
3. Unscrew the closing ring and take out the grinding disc and crossed-blade knife. Operate according to the instructions >Disassembling< the appliance.

WARNING: Do not cut yourself removing the crossed-blade knife.

1. Assemble the appliance this time with the chopper attachments.

Important: Never assemble the appliance with the chopper attachment and the crossed-blade knife with the grinding disc.

a. Assemble the worm housing in the opening of the drive shaft. Place the worm inside the worm housing (operate according to the instructions >Assembling< the appliance. see fig. 1 and 2).

b) Place the chopper attachment A on the axis of the

worm. The slim end has to face the front (see fig. 7). Turn the chopper attachment a little bit while pushing it into the worm housing.

c. Place the chopper attachment B on top of the chop-

per attachment A. The wide opening of the chopper attachment B should be facing the chopper attachment A. The chopper attachment B has a gap on the outside edge which should slide over the guiding pin on the inside of the worm housing (see fig. 8).

d. Attach the dosing ring to the worm housing and screw it on tight with your hands.

Process the wrapping mixture in the mincer with the attached chopper attachments (see fig. 9). The finished product will be one long wrapping. Cut the wrapping into convenient size.

5.

1. Freeze the wrapping shortly.
2. Fill the wrapping with the filling mixture.
3. Fry the wraps with some olive oil until it has the favoured browning.

CARE AND CLEANING

⚠ WARNING: Never hold your face or other body parts over the feed funnel when the motor is running because little pieces of food could be thrown out of the feed funnel. Never put foreign substance or hard objects into the feed funnel.

Before the mincer is used for the first time, all parts – with the exception of the motor block – must be thoroughly cleaned in warm soapy water.

DISASSEMBLING

⚠ WARNING: To avoid injury and damages of the appliance turn the appliance off and then wait for approx. 6 seconds to be certain that the motor is no longer running. Always pull the plug before you start disassembling or cleaning the appliance.

1. Switch off the mincer and disconnect the power cord from the mains. Check that the motor has completely stopped.
2. Detach the worm housing from the motor block.
3. 10 Unscrew the closing ring turning it counter clockwise.

Tip: If the closing ring is screwed on to tight you can use a screwdriver as shown in the picture 10.

1. Remove the grinding disc. If necessary insert a knife or screwdriver between the grinding disc and the worm housing to pry out the grinding disc.

2. Remove the crossed-blade knife and pull out the worm or if you used the chopper attachment remove them.

Tip: If the tools are stuck, knock the mincer carefully on a stable cutting board. The grinding disc should be facing up.

⚠️ ATTENTION: Be careful not to damage your bench top, the cutting board or the mincer.

1. Remove meat residues.

Operate as described:

⚠️ ATTENTION: Never put the appliance or parts of the appliance in the dishwasher or use abrasives for cleaning!

1. Wash all parts thoroughly in hot soapy water. Do not use aggressive detergents. The parts are not suitable for dishwasher. Soak parts with desiccated food leftovers a few minutes in warm soapy water and use a nylon cleaning brush or cleaning sponge for cleaning. Rinse all parts with running water and dry them accurately.

⚠ WARNING: Ensure that the switch and cable do not come into contact with water! Should this inadvertently happen, all parts must be completely dry before the appliance is used again. Never let water or other liquids run into the motor block. Never clean the power cord or the appliance in the dishwasher, poor liquids over the appliance or douse or dip it in water or other liquids. In case that water or other liquids ran into the appliance while operating turn off the appliance immediately, pull the plug and dry the appliance with a clean cloth.

1. The motor block must only be wiped clean with a moist cloth. Do not clean the motor block under flowing water, nor should it be immersed in water! Do not use alcohol, benzene, etc.!
2. Grease the grinding disc and knife with cooking oil to prevent air corrosion.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible problem Easy solution
The mince is not fine enough. Use a smaller grinding disc and/or mince the ingredients more then once.
There are still ingredients in the feed tube but no mince is coming out of the mincer.	The mincer is blocked. Turn the appliance off immediately and operate according to the instructions >Clear a blocking<.
The motor stops running while operating.	The overload protection might got activated. Turn the appliance off immediately and operate according to the instructions >Clear a blocking<.
After cleaning the motor does not get started again when turning the appliance on.	Is the power cord plugged in?The motor might be blocked with some hard substance (for example a bone). Turn the appliance off immediately and pull the plug.Disassemble and clean the appliance. Operate according to the instructions >Care and cleaning<.If the problem is not solved after the cleaning, take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to an authorised service centre.
The mincer blocks up permanently while operating.	To ensure that the mincer does not seize, never operate it under excessive pressure. Operate in a slow and constant pace. Do not try to rush the procedure by pushing down the meat with force.For mincing hard ingredients really fine start with the grinding disc with the bigger holes. Mincing the second time use the finer mincer plate.
The worm housing moves or loose-ned while operating.	The screw plug loosened. Turn the appliance off immediately. Press the worm housing with one hand against the motor housing using the other hand to tighten the screw plug turning it clockwise.
The mince leaks out at the side of the closing ring.	The closing ring is not screwed on tight enough. Turn the appliance off immediately and then pull the plug. Tighten the closing ring but do not overwind the winding. If the problem still occurs disassemble and clean the appliance.

CLEAR A BLOCKING

If the worm housing is blocked no mince comes out of the mincer while operating or the motor stops moving automatically because of the overload protection.

⚠️ ATTENTION: If a blocking occurs turn off the appliance immediately. Clear the problem before turning on the motor again.

1. Turn the appliance off and then take the feedstick out of the feed funnel.
2. If the motor stopped running because the overload protection turned itself on you have to turn press the CIRCUIT/BREAKER-button to undo the overload protection.
3. Press the OFF/REVERSE-button for approx. 3 sec. This will reverse the rotation of the worm and loosen the blocking.

⚠️ ATTENTION: If the motor is not operating in the reverse mode immediately, release the OFF/REVERSE-button, pull the plug and clean the appliance according to >Care and Cleaning< instructions.

1. After using the reverse mode wait approx. 3 sec before pressing the ON-button again. If the appliance is not working properly and the blocking occurs repeatedly, turn the appliance off with the OFF/REVERSE-button, pull the plug and clean the appliance according to >Care and Cleaning< instructions.

STORAGE

Always clean the appliance before storing.

⚠️ ATTENTION: Store and use the appliance in a clean, frost free environment where it is protected from dampness, moistness and immoderate and extraordinary burden (such as: downfall, beat, overheating, moisture in the motor block). Never lay heavy or hard objects on top of the appliance.

Always assemble the appliance for storing. This way the parts are protected and can not get lost.

⚠️ ATTENTION: Never pull, rip, bend, clamp, squish or knot the line cord.

⚠ WARNING: Always switch off completely (OFF/REVERSE-button), unplug and clean the appliance and all its parts before storing (see: >Care and Cleaning).

Ensure to store the appliance where it is clean, dry and safe from frost, direct sunlight and inadmissible strain (mechanical or electric shock, heat, moisture) and where it is out of reach of young children. Place the appliance on a clean and stable surface, where it cannot fall. Do not place any hard or heavy objects on the appliance or any part of it.

Always handle the power cord with care. Power cords may never be knotted, twisted, pulled, strained or squeezed.

Do not use any parts or tools of the appliance for any other purpose than operating the appliance. It is a good advice to store the parts and accessories of the appliance with the appliance.

1. Always clean the appliance and its parts before storage (see: >Care and Cleaning<).
2. It is good advice to reassemble the worm housing with worm and a grinding disc before storage, (see: >Assembling the appliance<) to avoid injuries by the crossed-blade knife.
3. Carefully roll up the power cord without knotting or bending it.

⚠️ CAUTION: Do not carry the appliance by the food pan or cutter housing. To move the motor housing, always grasp it at both sides near the bottom.

1. Grasp the motor housing with both hands at its sides, and place it and all parts and tools on a suitable surface, where it cannot fall, and is out of reach of young children.

NOTES FOR DISPOSAL

Dispose of the appliance and packaging must be effected in accordance with the corresponding local regulations and requirements for electrical appliances and packaging. Please contact your local disposal company.

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available. If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills, dumps, or refuse incineration, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater or can be emitted into air, thus getting into the food chain, and damaging your health and well-being as well as poisoning flora and fauna. When replacing old appliances with new once, the vendor is legally obligated to take back your old appliance for disposal at least for free of charge.

INFORMATION AND SERVICE

Please check www.gastroback.de for further information.

For technical support, please contact Gastroback Customer Care Center by phone: [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].

Please refer to our home page for a copy of these operating instructions in pdf format.

WARRANTY

We guarantee that all our products are free of defects at the time of purchase. Any demonstrable manufacturing or material defects will be to the exclusion of any further claim and within 2 years after purchasing the appliance free of charge repaired or substituted. There is no Warranty claim of the purchaser if the damage or defect of the appliance is caused by inappropriate treatment, over loading or installation mistakes. The Warranty claim expires if there is any technical interference of a third party without a written agreement. The purchaser has to present the sales slip in assertion-of-claim and has to bear all charges of costs and risk of the transport.

Note

Customers from Germany and Austria: For repair and service, please send Gastroback products to the following address:

Gastroback GmbH, Gewerbestr. 20, D-21279 Hollenstedt, Germany.

Customers from other countries: Please contact your dealer.

Please agree that we cannot bear the charge of receipt. Submission of appliances: Please ensure packing the appliance ready for shipment without accessories. Add the sales slip and a short fault description. The processing time after receipt of the defective appliance will be approx. 2 weeks; we will inform you automatically. After the warranty period, please send defective appliances to the given address. You will get a free quotation and, thereafter, can decide, whether we shall repair the appliance to the costs possibly accrued, send back the defective appliance for free of charge, or dispose of the appliance for free of charge.

HOUSEHOLD USE

The appliance is intended for household use only and NOT suited for commercial, industrial or trade usage. Do not attempt to use this appliance in any other way or for any other purpose than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use is regarded as unintended use or misuse, and can cause severe injuries or damage. There is no warranty claim of the purchaser if any injuries or damages are caused by unintended use.

GASTROBACK GmbH

Gewerbestraße 20. 21279 Hollenstedt / Germany Telefon [phone]. Telefax +49(0)4165/2225-29 [e-mail] . www.gastroback.de