61776 - Chopper Lakeland - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Meat Grinder / Mincer
Brand	Lakeland
Model	61776
Power	800 W
Voltage	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Capacity	1.5 kg per minute
Dimensions	30 x 20 x 25 cm
Weight	3.2 kg
Material	Stainless steel blade and grinding plate, ABS plastic housing
Functions	Mincing meat, grinding vegetables, making sausages
Speed Settings	2 speeds + reverse
Reversible Function	Yes, to clear blockages
Dishwasher Safe Parts	Blade, grinding plate, pusher, and trays
Safety Features	Overload protection, non-slip feet, safety lock on hopper
Accessories Included	3 grinding plates (fine, medium, coarse), sausage attachment, kibbeh attachment
Cord Storage	Built-in cord wrap at base
Cleaning & Maintenance	Wipe motor housing with damp cloth; wash removable parts with warm soapy water or dishwasher
Spare Parts Availability	Replacement blades, plates, and attachments available from Lakeland website
Warranty	2 years limited
Certifications	CE, RoHS

Frequently Asked Questions - 61776 Lakeland

How to assemble the Lakeland 61776 mincer?

First, attach the stainless steel blade onto the drive shaft inside the hopper. Then, screw on your desired grinding plate (fine, medium, or coarse) and secure with the locking ring. Finally, mount the hopper onto the motor housing and lock it in place.

Can I grind bones with this mincer?

No, this mincer is designed for boneless meat, poultry, and soft vegetables. Grinding bones may damage the blade and motor.

What is the maximum operating time before overheating?

Do not run the mincer for longer than 10 minutes continuously. Allow the motor to cool for 10 minutes between uses to avoid overheating.

How to clean the mincer after use?

Unplug the mincer. Disassemble the hopper, blade, plates, and attachments. Wash these parts with warm soapy water or place them on the top rack of the dishwasher. Wipe the motor housing with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly before storing.

Why is the mincer reversing slowly or not working?

Check for a blockage. Unplug and disassemble to remove any jammed meat or sinew. Use the reverse function intermittently to help clear blockages. If the issue persists, inspect the blade for damage.

Can I use the mincer to make sausages?

Yes, this model includes a sausage attachment. After grinding the meat, remove the plate and attach the sausage filling tube. Push seasoned meat through using the pusher, and twist casings into links.

What type of meat is best for grinding?

Use chilled, boneless meat cut into 2 cm cubes. Partially freezing the meat for 30 minutes yields cleaner cuts and prevents smearing. Avoid overly fatty or sinewy cuts unless you prefer a coarse texture.

How to replace the grinding plate?

Turn off and unplug the mincer. Unscrew the locking ring counterclockwise. Remove the old plate and blade. Insert the new plate (ensuring it sits flat) and the blade. Tighten the locking ring securely. Platess are available from Lakeland (part number 61776-PLATE).

Is the mincer noisy?

The mincer operates at approximately 72 dB, similar to a standard blender. The noise level depends on the meat consistency and speed setting.

What should I do if the motor stops suddenly?

The unit has thermal overload protection. Unplug and let it cool for 15-20 minutes. Reduce the load (less meat at a time) and use reverse to clear jams. If it persists, contact Lakeland customer service.

USER MANUAL 61776 Lakeland

Black LAKELAND stainless steel kitchen tool with handle and control panel (no visible text or symbols on device body)

Model: 61776

LAKELAND MEAT MINCER

Thank you for choosing the Lakeland Meat Mincer.

Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

This Meat Mincer lets you turn those Sunday roast leftovers into mince for shepherd's pie, or make your own sausages for the barbeque. This easy to use Meat Mincer lets you do all this with minimum effort. Simply load your meat of choice into the wide chute, turn on the mincer and use the included pusher to help it into the blades.

Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s.

Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

CONTENTS

Product features....4-5

Safety cautions....6-7

Using your Meat Mincer and using for the first time....8-11

Instructions for use 12

Hints and tips....12

Recipes 13-15

Frequently asked questions....16

Care and cleaning 16

Electrical connections....17

Recycling your electricals 17

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Pusher
2. Coupling
3. Food tray
4. Feed screw
5. On/off button
6. Stainless steel cutting blade
7. Reverse button
8. Coarse mincer disc
9. Base unit
10. Medium mincer disc
11. Safety lock button
12. Fine mincer disc
13. Mincing chamber
14. Ring collar

SAUSAGE MAKER ATTACHMENTS

1. Mincing chamber
2. Coupling
3. Feed screw
4. Sausage separator
5. Sausage nozzle
6. Ring collar

KEBAB MAKER ATTACHMENTS

1. Mincing chamber
2. Coupling
3. Feed screw
4. Kebab separator
5. Kebab nozzle
6. Ring collar
   ncing chamber
7. Coupling
8. Feed screw
9. Kebab separator
10. Kebab nozzle
11. Ring collar

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PLEASE NOTE: The sausage maker and kebab maker use the same mincing chamber, coupling/feed screw and ring collar as the mincer.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
  • Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the socket to "off" and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.

• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the instructions for use that accompany it.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
  • CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.
• Always remove bones etc. from meat before mincing. Cut large pieces of meat into smaller chunks, and also try to remove large sections of fat from the meat before mincing.
• Meat should be thawed before mincing.
• The cutting blade is very sharp; please handle with care when assembling and cleaning.
• Keep hands, hair, clothing and utensils away from moving parts. Never insert spoons, knives or other tools into the attachments. Always use the food pusher provided.
• Always switch off the appliance and unplug from the socket before adding or removing attachments, after use and before cleaning.
• Do not operate with wet hands and never allow the plug or cord to get wet.

USING YOUR MEAT MINCER FOR THE FIRST TIME

- Unpack the Meat Mincer and remove all the packaging materials.

- Before first use, wipe the base unit with a clean damp cloth.

- Wash the attachments in warm soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Wipe the mincer discs with a light coating of vegetable oil to prevent rust developing. Place in a sealed plastic bag or airtight box until needed then rinse before use.

- Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.

- Do not place any parts of the mincer in your dishwasher.

WARNING: Do not insert the plug into an electrical outlet, or turn on the appliance before you have fully assembled it.

ASSEMBLING THE MEAT MINCER

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• Make sure the Meat Mincer is unplugged.

- Fit the feed screw inside the mincing chamber - the white plastic coupling goes in first.

Diagram showing mechanical components including a pipe fitting, gear assembly, and valve mechanism (no text or labels)

- Carefully slot the cutting blade onto the screw with the sharp edges facing out - please handle with care.

- Fit one of the mincer discs (fine, medium or coarse). The notch in the disc fits the pin on the edge of the mincer chamber.

- Screw on the ring collar, turning clockwise.

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- Slot the assembled mincing chamber onto the base unit. Twist it anti-clockwise and you will hear the safety lock click into place.

Close-up of a stainless steel meat maker (no visible text or labels)

- Fit the food tray onto the mincing chamber and place a dish beneath the mincer to catch the food.

- Your Meat Mincer is now ready to use.

TAKING THE MEAT MINCER APART

• Make sure the Meat Mincer is switched off and unplugged.
• Lift off the food tray. Press the safety lock button and turn the mincing chamber clockwise to remove it.

Close-up of a black stainless steel kitchen tool with a piping and valve (no visible text or symbols)

Safety lock button

• Unscrew the ring collar and carefully remove the mincer disc, cutting blade and feed screw.
• To clean, see the 'Care and Cleaning' instructions.

USING THE SAUSAGE MAKER ATTACHMENT

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• Make sure the Meat Mincer is unplugged.
- Fit the feed screw inside the mincing chamber - the white plastic coupling goes in first.

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• Place the white plastic sausage separator onto the screw.
• Hold the sausage nozzle onto the mincing chamber, then screw on the ring collar, turning clockwise.

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- Slot the assembled mincing chamber onto the base unit. Twist it anti-clockwise and you will hear the safety lock click into place.

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• Fit the food tray onto the mincing chamber.
- If you are using sausage skins, soak in warm water for around 10 minutes.
- Pull the sausage skin onto the end of the nozzle. Plug in the machine and press the On/off button.

- Using the food pusher, gently guide the sausage filling into the mincing chamber. As the sausage skin fills, gently ease it off the nozzle and twist into sausages.

TAKING THE SAUSAGE MAKER ATTACHMENT APART

• Make sure the machine is switched off and unplugged.
• Lift off the food tray. Press the safety lock button and turn the mincing chamber clockwise to remove it.

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Safety lock button

• Unscrew the ring collar and remove the sausage nozzle, sausage separator and feed screw.
• To clean, see the 'Care and Cleaning' instructions.

USING THE KEBAB MAKER ATTACHMENT

Mechanical component diagram showing a T-shaped pipe fitting with multiple cylindrical parts and an arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols)

• Make sure the Meat Mincer is unplugged.
- Fit the feed screw inside the mincing chamber - the white plastic coupling goes in first.

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly with rotating components and directional arrows (no text or symbols)

• Place the white plastic kebab separator onto the screw.
• Hold the kebab nozzle onto the mincing chamber, then screw on the ring collar, turning clockwise.

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- Slot the assembled mincing chamber onto the base unit. Twist it anti-clockwise and you will hear the safety lock click into place.

Close-up of a stainless steel meat maker with handle and control panel (no visible text or symbols)

• Fit the food tray onto the mincing chamber.

• Plug in the machine and press the On/off button.
• Using the food pusher, gently guide the kebab mixture into the mincing chamber. Gently ease it off the nozzle in 7cm lengths.

TAKING THE KEBAB MAKER ATTACHMENT APART

• Make sure the machine is switched off and unplugged.
• Lift off the food tray. Press the safety lock button and turn the mincing chamber clockwise to remove it.

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Safety lock button

• Unscrew the ring collar and remove the kebab nozzle, kebab separator and feed screw.
  • To clean, see the 'Care and Cleaning' instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PLEASE NOTE: Always remove bones etc. from meat before mincing. Cut large pieces of meat into smaller chunks, and also try to remove large sections of fat from the meat before mincing.

• Plug in the appliance and switch on at the socket. Turn the appliance on by pressing the On/off button.
• Using the food pusher, gently guide small pieces of meat into the mincing chamber. Add small quantities at a time to avoid overloading the motor.
• If the meat mincer is struggling or becomes stuck, press the reverse button to allow the mixture to move backwards along the mincing chamber so that the blockage is removed.
• When you have finished mincing, switch off and unplug.
• To clean, see the 'Care and Cleaning' instructions.

PLEASE NOTE: The sausage filling should not be too 'wet', otherwise liquid may leak into the machine.

HINTS AND TIPS

• After 3 minutes' use, let the machine rest for 30 minutes to allow the motor to cool down.
• Please avoid forcing ingredients down the chute with the food pusher as this may damage the machine. Also ensure that all bones and any large fatty areas on the meat are removed before mincing.
• Please assemble the mincing chamber carefully. If the pieces are not properly fitted, the meat will not mince well and the cutting blades and mincer discs may become blunt.

RECIPES

Please note that all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and 1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using a set of measuring spoons for accurate results.

MINCED PORK BURGERS – Makes 8

Ingredients Quantity
Stale bread 60g
Onion 50g, sliced
Pork meat 500g
Fresh or dried breadcrumbs 40g
Butter	20g
Egg 1, beaten
Oil
Salt and pepper

WHAT YOU DO

Soak the stale bread in water, then drain.

Fry the sliced onion in oil and butter until golden.

Cut the pork into pieces for mincing. Put the bread, fried onion and pork through the mincer twice, using the fine mincer disc.

Place the pork mixture into a bowl. Add the beaten egg, season and combine all the ingredients.

Divide the mixture into 8 oval-shaped burgers, around 1.5cm thick. Coat in breadcrumbs and fry in hot oil on both sides until golden and completely cooked through. Serve in soft white rolls with apple sauce.

HOME-MADE PORK SAUSAGES

The quantity of sausages made depends on the size and type you choose to make, whether individual link sausages or a Cumberland-style swirl, coiled from a length of sausage.

Ingredients	Quantity
Sausage skins
Lean pork	1.2kg
Belly pork	600g
Iced water	360ml
Salt	4 tsp
Black pepper	1 tsp
Paprika	1 tsp
Cumin	1 tsp
Celery salt	12 tsp
Dried mixed herbs or sage/thyme	1 tbsp
Ground ginger	2 tsp
Nutmeg	1 tsp, freshly grated
Dried, finely chopped breadcrumbs	170g

WHAT YOU DO

Set the sausage skins to soak in warm water for around 10 minutes.

Measure out all the seasonings and shake together in a screw-top jar.

Cut all the meat into pieces for mincing and place in a large bowl.

Sprinkle the meat with the seasoning mix, then mix well until the meat pieces are evenly coated.

Put the pork mixture through the mincer once, using the fine mincer disc. Return the mixture to the bowl and check the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Add some of the iced water to the mixture and mix well. Gradually add the remaining water.

Add the breadcrumbs and mix well. By now the mixture should be firming up.

Put the mixture through the mincer again, this time using the coarse mincer disc. The mixture is now ready to fill the sausage skins, following the instructions for 'Using the Sausage Maker'.

To cook the sausages, heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan over a low to medium heat and fry gently, turning occasionally until completely cooked through. These meaty, herby sausages are delicious served with mashed potatoes and a rich onion gravy

STUFFED KEBABS – Makes 8-12 approx.

Ingredients	Quantity
Outer Casing
Lamb 500g, cut into strips
Bulgur wheat 500g, washed and drained
Onion small
Filling
Lamb 400g, cut into strips
Onions, medium 2 finely chopped
Allspice 1-2tsp
Plain flour 1 tsp
Salt and pepper

WHAT YOU DO

To Make The Outer Casing:

Pass alternate batches of lamb and bulgur wheat through the mincer fitted with the medium disc. Add the onion before all the lamb and wheat are minced.

Mix the minced lamb, onion and wheat together then pass back through the mincer a second time.

Change to the fine disc and mince the mixture for a third time, alternatively continue mincing using the medium disc.

The mixture is now ready to extrude through the kebab maker attachment.

To Make The Filling:

Mince the lamb using the fine disc.

Fry the onion in the oil until golden brown, add the lamb and allow to brown and cook through. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Drain off any excess fat if necessary and allow to cool.

Extrude the casing mixture through the kebab maker and cut into approximately 7cm lengths.

Pinch one end of the tube together and then using a piping bag, carefully fill with the stuffing mixture through the open end leaving a small gap which can be pinched together to seal the kebab.

Deep fry the kebab in batches in hot oil 190^ C/375°F for approximately 6 minutes or until golden brown and the filling piping hot.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: The machine is assembled but when you press the control button it does not start.

Answer: All the parts are not correctly aligned and in place. Unplug the appliance, take the Meat Mincer apart and reassemble, following the instructions in 'Assembling the Meat Mincer'.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Always ensure the Meat Mincer is switched off and unplugged from the socket before cleaning.
- Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.
- Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, or steel wool.
- Never immerse the base unit, cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
- Wipe the base unit with a soft, damp cloth. Do not immerse in water.
- Wash the plastic parts in warm, soapy water.
- Wash the metal parts in hot, soapy water with a washing-up brush. Handle the cutting blade with great care. Carefully dry all parts.
- Wipe the cutting blade and mincer discs with a light coating of vegetable oil to prevent rust developing. Place them in a sealed plastic bag or airtight box until needed, and then rinse before next use.
- Do not place any of the parts in your dishwasher.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners and metal scourers as they may damage the machine.
- Store the Meat Mincer with the power cable lossely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around the appliance.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.

CHANGING THE 5 AMP FUSE

Use a 5 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.

Note: after replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS

Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products to recycling points set up around the country.

Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.