DENI 3400 (01) PDF Document

When using the DENI 3400 Meat Grinder, observe the following safety precautions:

Read all of the instructions.

To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put the meat grinder in water, other liquid, or where water may flood the area.

Place the meat grinder securely in the center of the counter or work space on a flat surface.

Close adult supervision must be provided when this appliance is used by or near children. This appliance is not recommended for children.

Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

Avoid contact with moving parts. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher. Keep hair, hands, clothing, and utensils away from moving plates while operating to reduce the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the meat grinder.

Do not use fingers to scrape away food from discharge disc while appliance is operating. Injury may result.

CAUTION: DO NOT PUT YOUR FINGERS NEAR THE HOPPER OR HEAD WHILE IN OPERATION.

Do not operate with a damaged cord, plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.

Using attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause hazards.

Do not use outdoors, household use only.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Do not let cord come in contact with hot surfaces, including the stove.

WARNING: The cutting blade is sharp. Handle with care when both using and cleaning.

Do not place near hot gas, electric burner, in an oven, or in a dishwasher.

Never leave meat grinder unattended while it is operating.

If motor stalls, turn off immediately and unplug power unit. To avoid injury, first detach meat grinder head then disassemble and remove clogged pieces.

Do not use an extension cord with this meat grinder. However, if one is used, it must have a rating equal to or exceeding the rating of this appliance.

The meat grinder should always be in the off position before inserting or removing plug from a wall outlet.

Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect, pull on the head of the plug.

This meat grinder should not be used for other than the intended use.

The DENI 3400 Meat Grinder has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way, as a safety feature. Reverse the plug if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet. Contact a qualified electrician if it still does not fit. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Operating Buttons: Allows you to turn the unit ON, OFF and REVERSE the direction of the feed screw if the unit jams.

Locking Knob: Holds the grinder head tightly in place.

Motor Housing: Provides an outer shell for the motor mechanism.

Food Pusher: Used to feed foods into the hopper opening.

Hopper Tray: Holds food to be ground.

Grinder Head: Holds feed screw, cutting blade, and cutting plates for grinding.

Feed Screw: Rotates cutting blade to grind meat.

Cutting Blade: Cuts the food before going through the grinding plates.

Cutting Plates: Grinds meat into the desired texture; fine, medium, or coarse.

Sausage Stuffer: Works as a funnel to fill sausage casings.

Cap: Holds the cutting blade and cutting plates in place during grinding.

1. Make sure the unit is unplugged while assembling.

2. Insert the feed screw into the grinder tube, long end first.

3. Position the cutting blade onto the feed screw with the flat surface of the blade facing you. NOTE: If it is not fitted properly, meat will not be ground and the cutting plate may be damaged.

4. Position the desired cutting plate onto the feed screw, against the flat sides of the cutting blade. Be sure the notches on the cutting plate fit into the slots in the grinder tube.

5. Securely attach the cap to the end of the grinder tube.

6. Insert the grinder head into the opening of the motor housing. Turn slowly and push in, until it is firmly seated. Note: You may need to loosen the locking knob to allow the grinder head to be fully inserted.

7. Secure the grinder head by turning the locking knob until tight.

8. Place the hopper tray on the feed tube.

9. Use the food pusher to push food gently, one piece at a time into the feeding tube. Do not force the food into the tube.

1. Insert feed screw into grinder tube.

2. Place the coarse grinding plate onto the feed screw.

3. Place wide end of sausage stuffer against the grinding plate. Hold in place while attaching the screw ring.

4. Insert grinder tube into the motor unit and tighten the locking knob to secure.

1. Before using for the first time, remove all packaging and wash parts. DO NOT place in dishwasher.

2. Place the unit on a sturdy work surface so the air-vents at the bottom and back are not blocked.

3. Make sure the unit is OFF. Plug the unit in.

4. Place a bowl or plate beneath the grinding tube to catch the ground meat.

5. Turn the grinder on. The ground meat will come out through the grinding plate in the head. Note: The grinder must be on BEFORE adding food.

6. Place food in the hopper tray and use the food pusher to feed food into the hopper opening. CAUTION: DO NOT USE YOUR FINGERS TO FEED FOOD THROUGH THE HOPPER. NOTE: The grinder head may rotate slightly during use, but it is normal. Do not over tighten to stop this movement. It may cause damage.

7. Turn the unit OFF when complete.

Fine: used for breakfast sausages, spreads, pâtés, baby food, and hamburgers.

Medium: used for Polish and Italian style sausages, ground meat in soups or relishes.

Coarse: used for salami and larger style sausages, ground meat for chili or with vegetables.

1. Prepare natural casing by running it under cool water. Soak casing in a bowl of cool water for a half hour.

2. Rinse the casing again under cool water and let the water run through the casing by holding one end of the casing open under the faucet.

3. Soak the casing again, adding one tablespoon of white vinegar for each cup of water in the bowl. Leave the casing in the vinegar solution until you are ready to stuff it, then rinse and drain. NOTE: Vinegar softens the casing and makes it more transparent. This makes the finished sausage look better.

4. Cut meat into one inch cubes and put in freezer for half hour to firm up.

5. Measure the seasonings for the recipe you are using and combine in a small bowl. Set aside.

6. Grind the meat, following the basic operating instructions.

7. Assemble the meat grinder with the sausage stuffer following the instructions in the manual.

8. Test the sausage. Fry up a small amount of the sausage mixture. Adjust seasonings to taste.

9. Pull the entire sausage casing over the stuffing tube so that the end of the casing is even with the tube opening.

10. Slowly feed the meat, with the pusher, into the hopper opening. When the ground meat is flush with the opening of the stuffing tube, pull off 2 inches of casing and tie into a knot.

11. Continue feeding meat into the hopper opening and stuffing the sausage casing. Pack the casing firmly but not to the bursting point. Maintain an even thickness throughout the length of casing.

12. Slide leftover casing off stuffing tube when all meat has been used.

13. Inspect the sausage by pricking any air bubbles or pockets with a pin. Note: Air pockets can fill with fat while cooking allowing mold to grow.

14. Twist off the links. By starting at the tied end of the stuffed casing, grasp 3 inches of stuffed casing or the desired length of sausage you wish to make and gently twist two or three times in the same direction to form a link. Continue twisting off links until the entire casing is done.

15. Using a sharp knife, cut the links apart and cut off any empty casing at the end.

16. Arrange the links in a single layer on a plate covered with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Note: If you are not going to eat the sausage within 2 days, it is recommended that you use a vacuum sealer.

Make sure the meat is as cold as possible, without being frozen, before you grind it. Cold meat is easier to grind and the fat doesn’t clog up the grinding plate.

When mixing sausage with your hands, place a bowl of cold water nearby. Rinse your hands frequently in the cold water so that the fat doesn’t stick to your fingers.

Make sure the unit is OFF and the motor has stopped completely before disassembling the unit.

Unscrew cap.

To remove grinding plate easily, knock the head on the table with the cutting plate face up.

Wash each part in warm soapy water. Use care when handling the sharp blades. Note: Do not wash any parts in the dishwasher or use abrasive cleaning agents or cloths when cleaning. Bleaching solutions containing chlorine will discolor aluminum surfaces. Thinners and benzynes will crack or change the color of the unit.

Wipe motor housing with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water.

Coat feed screw, cutting blade, and cutting plates with salad oil after washing and drying. Note: The oil will keep parts lubricated.

When carrying the unit, be sure to hold motor housing with both hands. Do not hold or carry by the hopper plate.

Make sure all parts are tightly assembled. Loose parts will cause food to get caught and clog up the grinder.

Always turn the unit ON before inserting food.

Process a small amount of fat from the meat through the meat grinder before grinding to lubricate the grinding mechanism.

Cut food into strips or cubes slightly smaller than the opening on the feeding tube.

Do not grind hard foods such as bones and nuts.

Do not grind ginger and other materials with hard fiber.

Do not use the unit for more than 20 minutes without interruption. If longer use is necessary, allow unit to cool down thoroughly before reusing it.

To avoid jamming, do not apply excessive pressure while operating.

Grinding bread pieces may help to remove food residue left in the meat grinder after use.

Chill meat before grinding to reduce the loss of juices.

Refrigerate ground meat immediately and cook within 24 hours.

Make sure food is free of bone, tough tendon, nutshells, etc. before grinding.

Do not use food pusher on bread crumbs or nuts. They will feed themselves.

When making bread crumbs, only use the coarse grinding disc.

Never try to undo the parts or to repair the unit by yourself.

When switching from ON to OFF then to REVERSE or vice versa, wait about 6 seconds to assure that the motor has stopped completely.

The unit may be jammed. Shut it off. Press REVERSE to clear jamming of bone or other materials. NOTE: Reverse operation will continue for as long as the button is pressed. Unplug the unit and follow cleaning instructions. Re-assemble. Never force food through the meat grinder.