AMG300 - Food Processor BESTRON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AMG300 BESTRON

FUNCTIE - Vlees malen WAARSCHUWING:

• This appliance is not intended for professional use, but is intended for domestic and similar use, such as in sta󰀨 kitchens, in shops, o󰀩ces and other working environments, by guests in hotels, motels and other residential environments, in Bed & Breakfast type environments and farms.

• Make sure that the mains voltage matches with the voltage shown on the rating plate.

• Always install the appliance on a stable and level surface where it cannot fall over.

• Parts of this appliance may become warm or hot. Avoid burning yourself. Do not touch.

• Your hands must be dry when you touch this appliance, it’s cord and plug.

• This appliance must lose it’s heat so give it su󰀩cient clearance around it. Also do not cover it.

• This appliance, it’s cord and plug may not come into contact with water.

• Do not touch this appliance if it have been in contact with water. Immediately unplug it.

• This appliance, it’s cord and plug may not come into contact with heat sources or open re.

• Never let the cord hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.

• Always remove the plug from the socket when you are not using the electrical appliance.

• Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.

• Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord is damaged.

• Do not switch on this appliance with an external timer or a separate remote controlled system.

• If the appliance is defective or the cord is damaged, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualied mechanic carry out any repairs. It must be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualication, to avoid any danger.

• This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.

• Children are not allowed to play with the device.

• Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children.

• Keep the appliance, it’s cable and plug out of reach of children under the age of 8 years old.

• Keep your ngers clear of all moving parts whilst the appliance is in operation.

• Do not switch on the appliance unless the accessories and the bowl are tted properly.

• Always switch o󰀨 the appliance before cleaning the appliance or when changing or removing the accessories.

• Always lift the device with both hands. Lift it by holding on to the housing, never hold on to the head or tray.

• Do not grind hard food like nuts, bones, ginger roots, etc.18

• To avoid jamming, do not use excessive force when pushing food through the device

• Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and Maintenance). ENVIRONMENT

• Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.

• Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.

• The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.

• Your municipality can tell you where to nd the designated waste collection point in your neighbourhood. SERVICE In the unlikely event of a malfunction, please contact Bestron customer service: www.bestron.com/service OPERATION - General information The below description goes with the image on page 2.

8. Grinding cylinder

11. Grinding disc (coarse)

13. Sausage attachment

14. Kibbeh attachment

FUNCTION - Using for the first time

1. Remove the packaging.

2. Clean the device to remove any manufacturing residues (see “Cleaning and maintenance”).19

FUNCTION - Assembling (see illustration 2 & 3 on page 2)

• Make sure the device is placed on a stable, flat surface.

• The air vents at the side and bottom of the device should not be blocked.

• During assembling the device should not be plugged into a socket.

1. Press down the locking knob, then grab the grinding head with one hand and position it into the crevice

in the device. Turn it until it locks into place.

2. Fit the grinding cylinder and the spinning blades inside the shaft of the grinding head. Make sure that

the spinning blades face you (see illustration 3).

3. Then attach the medium or coarse grinding disc and press it in place. If the grinding cylinder, spinning

blade or grinding disc are not tting correctly, the device will not grind meat.

4. Attach and secure the locking ring by turning it clockwise. Do not turn the locking ring any further than

5. Place the feeding tray on top of the grinding head and place a bowl under the grinder to catch food.

FUNCTION - Grinding meat

• Only use the food presser supplied with the device to push food into the device

• Cut all the food into pieces that’ll easily t into the opening. Sinewless, boneless and fatless meat is recommended. Do not use frozen meat!

• Never use the appliance for longer than 5 minutes to prevent overheating. Switch it o󰀨 and wait a few minutes to allow it to cool before continuing use.

• Pushing in food too quickly may cause the device to stop working.

• If the device starts shaking during use, the accessories are not installed properly. NOTE: for a smoother grinding process, go through the machine with fatty meat.

1. Put the plug into the wall socket. Switch the “ON/0/R” switch in the “ON” position to turn on the

2. Put the meat on the feeding tray and use the food presser to push food from the feeding tray into the

opening. Don’t apply too much force on the food presser.

3. When finished, shut down the device by switching the “ON/0/R” switch in the “0” position and remove

the plug from the wall socket. If your appliance suddenly stops working:

1. Turn o󰀨 the appliance by switching the “ON/0/R” switch in the “0” position, then remove the plug from

2. Let the appliance cool down to room temperature.

3. Put the plug back into the wall socket.

4. Switch on the appliance by switching the “ON/0/R” switch in the “ON” position.

FUNCTION - “Reverse” function When the device jams, set the “ON/0/R” switch into the “R” (Reverse) position for 3-5 seconds (this is the position where you need to keep pressing down the switch). The grinding cylinder will run in the opposite direction, allowing you to dislodge the blocking element, NOTE:

• If you cannot manage to remove the blocking element by utilizing the “Reverse” function you need to shut down the device, disassemble the grinding head and clean it. FUNCTION - Making sausages To make sausages the accessories need to be changed. Disassemble the device by following the steps described in the chapter “Assembling” in the opposite direction. Whenever you wish to make sausage, follow the steps as described in the chapter ‘Assembling’. Before placing the locking ring however, place the sausage attachment as shown in illustration 4.20

• Meat must be prepped beforehand, you cannot grind unprocessed meat directly into sausage casings.

• You can use natural or dry casings. If you have bought dry casings, they rst must be soaked in cold water until they are soft and pliable. Then rinse them under lukewarm water and let the water run through the casings.

• To make sausages to the desired length, twist the casing at intervals.

1. Attach the casing to the end of the sausage attachment. Clamp the casing (with the closing strip of a

sandwich bag, for instance) and tie it shut at the desired length.

2. Turn on the appliance by switching the “ON/0/R” switch in the “ON” position.

3. Put meat on the feeding tray and use the food presser to push food from the feeding tray into the

opening until the meat completely fills the casing.

4. Turn off the appliance and remove the end of the casing from the sausage attachment and tie a knot in

the open end of the casing.

5. Use a knife or needle to poke holes in the length of the sausage to remove any air bubbles.

6. Repeat the process until you’re finished making sausages.

7. When finished, shut down the device by switching the “ON/0/R” switch in the “0” position and remove

the plug from the wall socket. FUNCTION - Making Kibbeh For the stuffing of Kibbeh, an oriental meat dish, sheep meat is recommended. For every 100 grams of meat add a tablespoon of olive oil, a table spoon of finely cut onion and a tablespoon of flour. Season the meat according to taste.

1. Grind the meat once or twice.

2. Fry the onion until it’s brown and add the rest of the ingredients.

For the casing of Kibbeh you should use 450 grams of lean meat, 150 to 200 grams of flour and one finely cut or ground piece of nutmeg. Season according to taste.

1. Grind the meat three times and add all the ingredients together in a bowl.

2. Grind the mixture three additional times.

3. To make Kibbeh, the accessoires need to be changed. Disassemble the device by following the steps

described in the chapter “Assembling” in the opposite direction.Then follow the steps as described in the chapter ‘Assembling’, but without the spinning blade and grinding disc from the grinding head. Before placing the locking ring, place the Kibbeh attachments (see illustration 5) and place the locking ring. Do not turn the ring any further than necessary.

4. Use the food presser to push the mixture through the opening in the feeding tray. The device will create

5. Cut or pinch the Kibbeh off at the desired length to finish the outer shell of the Kibbeh.

6. Fill the casing with the stuffing you made earlier and seal the open end.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Turn o󰀨 the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket.

2. Disassemble the device by following the steps described in the chapter “Assembling” in the opposite direction.

3. Clean the parts in warm water with soap. The device is not dishwasher-proof.

4. Clean the housing with a clean cloth moistened with a disinfectant cleaner, and dry thoroughly.

• Clean the device after each use.

• If you are experiencing di󰀩culty in removing the grinding disc, place the at edge of a spoon at the edge between the grinding disc and the grinding head. This way, you can tilt the grinding disc out of the grinding head.

• Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the device.

• Do not immerse the motor unit in water, or in other liquids.

• The device is not dishwasher-proof.

• To prevent discoloration or rusting, wipe the grinding plates with vegetable oil and wrap each plate with greaseproof paper.21

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