Operator’s Manual
Electric Meat Grinders
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2018 The Vollrath Company L.L.C. Part No. 2350138-1 ml 3/13/18
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fry pan.
Thank you for purchasing this Vollrath equipment. Before operating the
equipment, read and familiarize yourself with the following operating
and safety instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. Save the original box and packaging. Use this packaging
to ship the equipment if repairs are needed.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To ensure safe operation, read the following statements and understand
their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are
explained below. Please read carefully.
Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause severe personal injury or death.
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can
cause minor or major personal injury if the caution is ignored.
NOTICE: Notice is used to note information that is important but not
hazard-related.
To reduce risk of injury or damage to the equipment:
• Plug only into grounded electrical outlets matching the nameplate
rated voltage.
• Do not operate unattended.
• Do not operate equipment in public areas and/or around children.
• Do not use an extension cord with this equipment. Do not plug this
equipment into a power strip or multi-outlet power cord.
• Check equipment before each use to insure the equipment is clean.
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose fitting or hanging garments
while operating this equipment.
• Use equipment in a flat, level position.
• Unplug equipment, turn off and let it cool before cleaning or moving.
• Do not spray controls or outside of equipment with liquids or
cleaning agents.
• Do not clean the equipment with steel wool.
• Keep equipment and power cord away from open flames, electric
burners or excessive heat.
• Do not operate if equipment has been damaged or is malfunctioning
in any way.
FUNCTION AND PURPOSE
This equipment is intended to grind food products and meat in
commercial foodservice operations only. It is not intended for
household, industrial or laboratory use.
UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT AND INITIAL SETUP
1. Remove all packing material and tape, as well as any protective
plastic from the equipment.
2. Clean any glue residue left over from the plastic or tape.
3. When no longer needed, dispose of all packaging and materials in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
WARNING
CAUTION
Item No. Model Description
40743 MIN0012 Grinder No. 12
40744 MIN0022 Grinder No. 22
40743
40744
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Disassemble the grinder. See “Disassembly” on page 3.
2. Wash the components. See “Cleaning” on page 4.
3. Assemble the components.
4. Attach the handle to the top of the meat grinder body.
PREPARE THE FOOD
1. For vegetables, remove stalks and stems; for meat, remove all the
skin and bones.
2. Cut the food product into appropriately-sized pieces for grinding.
OPERATION
NOTICE: Using a voltage other than the nameplate rated voltage will
cause damage to the unit. Incorrect voltage, modification
to the power cord or electrical components can damage
unit and will void the warranty.
1. Verify the grinder chamber is seated correctly on the main body.
Tighten the thumbscrew counter-clockwise until secure.
NOTICE: Do not use a tool to tighten the thumbscrew. Hand tighten
only.
2. Place the tray on the top of the grinder chamber.
3. Turn the control switch to the “FORWARD” position.
4. Use the food pusher to push the food product into grinder chamber.
Never use your fingers, hands or other objects to push food through
the grinder.
5. Feed the food into the grinder at a rate that the grinder will accept.
NOTICE: Do not force too much food product into the grinder
chamber. It can overload the grinder, causing it to stop.
6. When grinding is complete, turn the control switch to the “OFF”
position.
A Tray. Funnels or flows the food product to the grinder chamber.
B Faceplate. Holds the grinder plate in place.
C Grinder Chamber. Grinds the food product and houses the
worm gear, blade, grinder plate and faceplate nut.
D Food Pusher. Used to push the food into the grinder chamber.
E Reset Button. If the grinder becomes overloaded, this button
needs to be manually reset after allowing the unit to cool.
F Control Switch. Switches the motor to “FORWARD,”
“REVERSE” or “OFF.”
G Funnel. Use to funnel food into the grinder chamber.
H Main Body. Houses the motor, switch and other components.
I Thumb Screw. Holds the grinder chamber to the main body.
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WARNING
Entanglement Hazard
Never place fingers, hands or other objects into the feed chute
other than the food pusher provided with the appliance. Injury
and product damage will occur.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the
equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an
electrical shock.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Turn the control switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the grinder.
2. Remove the grinder chamber assembly from the body of the grinder.
3. Unscrew the faceplate from the grinder head assembly.
4. Remove the grinder plate from the blade shaft.
5. Carefully remove the knife blade from the blade shaft.
6. Remove the worm gear assembly from the grinder head assembly.
7. Remove the washer
ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble the blade shaft assembly into the worm gear.
2. Inspect the shaft washer for wear. Replace if necessary.
3. Slide the shaft washer onto the worm gear shaft so that it is seated
against the worm gear assembly. Slide the worm gear assembly into
the grinder chamber until it is seated fully.r
4. Position the knife blade so the flat edges face outward. Then Slide
the knife blade onto the blade shaft so that it seats completely over
the square end of the worm gear
5. Place the grinder plate onto the blade shaft so that the cutout slides
over the locating pin.
6. If using a sausage filler, place it between the faceplate and the
grinder head assembly.
7. Thread the faceplate onto the grinder head assembly. Tighten
securely.
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2018 The Vollrath Company L.L.C. Part No. 2350138-1 ml 3/13/18
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The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
1236 North 18th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.
Main Tel: 800.624.2051 or 920.457.4851
Main Fax: 800.752.5620 or 920.459.6573
Customer Service: 800.628.0830
Canada Customer Service: 800.695.8560
Technical Services
Induction Products: 800.825.6036
Countertop Warming Products: 800.354.1970
All Other Products: 800.628.0832
CLEANING
NOTICE: Do not use abrasive materials, scratching cleansers or
scouring pad to clean the exterior of the equipment.
These can damage the finish.
To maintain the appearance and increase the service life, clean this
equipment daily.
1. Turn off and unplug the grinder
2. Wash all components in the dishwasher or a in a solution of mild
dish soap and hot water.
3. Use a damp soft cloth to wipe the exterior of the grinder.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE AND REPAIR
Serviceable parts are available on Vollrath.com.
To avoid serious injury or damage, never attempt to repair the unit or
replace a damaged power cord yourself. Do not send units directly to
The Vollrath Company LLC. Please contact Vollrath Technical Services
for instructions.
When contacting Vollrath Technical Services, please be ready with the
item number, model number (if applicable), serial number, and proof of
purchase showing the date the unit was purchased.
WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR THE VOLLRATH CO.
This warranty does not apply to products purchased for personal,
family or household use, and The Vollrath Company LLC does not offer
a written warranty to purchasers for such uses.
The Vollrath Company LLC warrants the products it manufactures or
distributes against defects in materials and workmanship as specifically
described in our full warranty statement. In all cases, the warranty runs
from the date of the end user’s original purchase date found on the
receipt. Any damages from improper use, abuse, modification or
damage resulting from improper packaging during return shipment for
warranty repair will not be covered under warranty.
For complete warranty information, product registration and new
product announcement, visit www.vollrath.com.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Keep water and other liquids from entering the inside of the
equipment. Liquid inside the equipment could cause an
electrical shock. Do not spray water or cleaning products.
Liquid could contact the electrical components and cause a
short circuit or an electrical shock.
Problem Might be Caused By Course of Action
Grinder stops operating or output is erratic. Grinder is overloaded. Switch to the “REVERSE” position momentarily, then turn the unit
to the “OFF” position. Check the following:
• Thumbscrew too tight; loosen and hand-tighten, do not over-
tighten.
• Discharge plate is blocked; remove and clear.
• Blade edges are dull; have sharpened or replace.
• Overloading and motor stops; allow unit to cool and press reset
button.
Press the Reset button.
Blade is installed backwards. Correct blade direction.
Metal shavings or particles in food product. Blade is installed backwards. Correct blade direction.
Motor hums but does not operate. Governor out of adjustment.
Adjust governor per procedures posted at Vollrath.com or contact
Vollrath Technical Service.
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