Cleaning; Maintenance - Excalibur EPMG8 Manual

CLEANING

1 . Remove the Grinder Head Assembly from the Grinder Motor . Disassemble the Grinder Head
Assembly .
2 . Wash all parts that have come in contact with meat in hot soapy water immediately after
use . DO NOT IMMERSE THE MOTOR IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS!
3 . Rinse the Grinder parts with clear hot water, then dry them IMMEDIATELY . Fully lubricate the
Head, Plates and the Cutting Blade with a food-grade silicone spray before and after each
use .
4 . Clean the Motor Cover and Gear Housing with a damp towel and wipe dry . DO NOT
IMMERSE THE MOTOR IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS! IMPORTANT: Any metal parts must be
coated with a food-safe silicone spray to prevent rusting; if not properly protected, these
parts will begin to rust very quickly . DO NOT use rusted parts .
5 . Reassemble the Grinder for storage . Make sure all parts are completely dry .

MAINTENANCE

• Clean appliance after each use .
• Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the meat grinder from the power source .
• Never clean the meat grinder with a pressurized water-jet, industrial cleaners, or any other
type of cleaning utensil that could damage the surface of the appliance .
• Do not immerse motor housing in water . Wipe with damp cloth .
• Do not use bleaching solutions containing chlorine as this will discolor aluminum surfaces .
• Before servicing the appliance, be sure to unplug the meat grinder from the power source .
• Periodically check the appliance for wear and tear .
WARNING: Always be as thorough as possible when cleaning and sanitizing components . Any
part exposed to raw meat may harbor or develop bacteria which can cause illness or death .
When cleaning with sanitizers, always follow the manufacturer's recommendations . Never use
products that cause exposed surface to render meat unsafe for consumption . Failure to follow
this warning may lead to illness or death .
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Electric Meat Grinder