Chard PRO Former Guide

Features:
• Motorized jerky gun with built-in power cord
• Powerful motor and gears provide 300 lbs. of force
• 15 inch aluminum tube holds up to 1.5 lbs. of meat
• 4 stainless steel jerky-making attachments for strips and sticks
• Hard-shell case for convenient, organized storage
• Includes loading funnel, meat pusher, and two cleaning brushes
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,
always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Care and Use Guide
PRO FormerTM
15 INCH ELECTRIC

1-800-288-4545
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always
be observed including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquid.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles, knobs or oven mitts.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. This
appliance is not recommended for use by children.
• Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuse,beforeputtingonortakingoparts,and
before cleaning.
• Allowtocoolbeforeputtingonortakingoparts.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Never put the unit near a hot burner or in an oven.
• DO NOT operate the appliance, or any other electrical equipment, with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Have it examined, repaired, or adjusted by a professional or contact Customer Service.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT use appliance for other than intended use.
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, contact sharp edges, or touch
hot surfaces.
• DO NOT pull on the power cord to disconnect.
• Neverplugintheappliancewherewatermayoodthearea.
• Placetheapplianceonarmandstablesurface.
• Ensure that the appliance is not placed close to the edge of the table, worktop, etc.
whereitcanbepushedoorfall.
• Theuseofattachmentsnotrecommendedorsoldbythemanufacturermaycausere,
electric shock or injury.
• NEVER use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit.
• Only use the unit when completely assembled.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
• Beforeusingforthersttime,removeallpackagingandwashparts.
• Priortounpluggingunit,turnpowero.
• DO NOT place on or near hot gas, electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
• Todisconnect,turnanycontrolto“o”,thenremoveplugfromwalloutlet.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
riskofelectricshock,thisplugwilltinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoes
notttheoutletperfectly,reversetheplug.Ifitshouldstillnott,contactaqualied
electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS
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1. Handle Assembly
2. Plunger
3. Plunger Rod Handle
4. Handle Assembly Ring Nut
5. Upper Release Trigger
6. Lower Power Trigger
7. Speed Control Dial
8. Power Cord
9. Meat Tube
10. Threaded Ring Nut
11. Single Stick Attachment Nozzle
12. Double Stick Attachment Nozzle
13. Single Strip Attachment Nozzle
14. Double Strip Attachment Nozzle
15.SiliconeGaskets(Qty.3)
16. Loading Funnel
17. Meat Pusher
18. Meat Tube Cleaning Brush
19. Nozzle Cleaning Brush
20. Carrying Case (Not Pictured)
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1. Before each use, thoroughly clean the jerky gun. See the care
and cleaning section for instructions.
2. Prepare your jerky meat by thoroughly mixing ground meat with
desired seasonings and marinades.
3. To assemble the jerky gun, carefully slide the meat tube over
the jerky gun plunger. Attach the meat tube to the handle
assembly ring nut. FIGURE 1
4. Attach the loading funnel to the end of the meat tube.
FIGURE 2
5. Plug the jerky gun power cord into a standard 120V outlet.
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11. Single Stick Attachment Nozzle
12. Double Stick Attachment Nozzle
13. Single Strip Attachment Nozzle
14. Double Strip Attachment Nozzle
15.SiliconeGaskets(Qty.3)
16. Loading Funnel
17. Meat Pusher
18. Meat Tube Cleaning Brush
19. Nozzle Cleaning Brush
20. Carrying Case (Not Pictured)
HOW TO USE
1. Before each use, thoroughly clean the jerky gun. See the care
and cleaning section for instructions.
2. Prepare your jerky meat by thoroughly mixing ground meat with
desired seasonings and marinades.
3. To assemble the jerky gun, carefully slide the meat tube over
the jerky gun plunger. Attach the meat tube to the handle
assembly ring nut. FIGURE 1
4. Attach the loading funnel to the end of the meat tube.
FIGURE 2
5. Plug the jerky gun power cord into a standard 120V outlet.
FIGURE 1
MEAT TUBE
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
RINGNUT
FIGURE 2
LOADING
FUNNEL
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7. To load the meat tube, wet your hands and form the ground meat
mixtureintosmallballsthatwilltinsidethemeattube.Oneby
one, place each ball of meat into the meat tube.
8. After 2 or 3 balls of meat have been placed into the tube, pack
themeatrmlyusingthemeatpushertoreleaseanytrappedair.
Repeatthisstepuntilthemeatllsthetubeapproximatelya1/2
inch from the top. FIGURE 4
NOTE: To ensure that the meat slides through the nozzle with
minimaleort,itissuggestedtoaddwatertothemeatgradually
until the desired consistency is achieved. The consistency of the
meat should slide through the nozzle attachment like peanut butter.
The additional water will evaporate during the dehydration process
andwillnotdiluteorweakentheavorofthejerky.
FIGURE 4
MEAT PUSHER
FIGURE 3
UPPERRELEASETRIGGER
PLUNGERRODHANDLE
6. Fully press the upper release trigger while pulling the
plunger rod handle. FIGURE 3
HOW TO USE
9. Remove the loading funnel from the end of the meat tube and
select a strip or stick attachment nozzle.
10.Insertthestriporstickattachmentnozzleintothethreaded
ringnutuntilitsitsush.Next,placeasiliconegasketinside
the threaded ring nut onto the attachment nozzle so it
sitsush. FIGURE 5
IMPORTANT: The silicone gasket must be used and placed
properly or leakage may occur.
11.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelledmeattube. 
Hand tighten all parts securely. FIGURE 6
NOTE: The double strip attachment nozzle is a one-piece
attachment that is connected to a ring nut. Be sure to place the
silicone gasket inside the ring nut on the double strip attachment
nozzlesoitsitsush.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelled
meat tube until it is hand tight and secure.
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HOW TO USE
9. Remove the loading funnel from the end of the meat tube and
select a strip or stick attachment nozzle.
10.Insertthestriporstickattachmentnozzleintothethreaded
ringnutuntilitsitsush.Next,placeasiliconegasketinside
the threaded ring nut onto the attachment nozzle so it
sitsush. FIGURE 5
IMPORTANT: The silicone gasket must be used and placed
properly or leakage may occur.
11.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelledmeattube. 
Hand tighten all parts securely. FIGURE 6
NOTE: The double strip attachment nozzle is a one-piece
attachment that is connected to a ring nut. Be sure to place the
silicone gasket inside the ring nut on the double strip attachment
nozzlesoitsitsush.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelled
meat tube until it is hand tight and secure.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
THREADEDRINGNUT
RINGNUTASSEMBLY
ATTACHMENT NOZZLE SILICONEGASKET
MEAT TUBE
MEAT TUBE
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HOW TO USE
12. Select your speed from the speed control dial from SLOW
“-”toFAST“+”asindicatedbythearrowandsymbols.It 
is suggested to start at the slowest setting and adjust until the
optimal speed is reached. FIGURE 7
13. Fully press the lower power trigger to form meat onto a
dehydrator tray or drying rack. The plunger rod handle will
slowly move forward as the plunger pushes meat through the
tube. You will hear a click sound when all the meat has been
fully formed into strips or sticks and the tube is empty.
FIGURE 8
NOTE: When you release the power trigger, the plunger will move
in reverse slightly to remove pressure on the jerky meat mixture.
This keeps the meat from coming out of the attachment nozzle
once you release the power trigger.
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FIGURE 7
SPEED CONTROL
DIAL
FIGURE 8
LOWERPOWERTRIGGER
14. When placing the formed jerky meat onto a dehydrator tray
ordryingrack,leaveatleasta1/4inchtoa1/2inchofspace
between each strip or stick to allow for even drying.
15. Snack sticks can be formed with or without casings. With
casings, slide the desired length of casing onto the single stick
attachmentnozzle.Asyoupullthepowertrigger,stuthe 
casing to the desired length, then pinch and twist the casing in
the middle to create individual links.
1. Fully retract the plunger rod handle from the meat tube.
2. Unplug the jerky gun power cord from the 120V outlet.
3. Unscrew the meat tube from the handle assembly ring nut.
4. Unscrew the threaded ring nut from the meat tube and
disassemble the entire ring nut assembly.
5. Hand wash all parts with hot soapy water. Use the included
cleaning brushes. Dry thoroughly before reassembling and
storing. Clean the handle assembly with a damp cloth.
PARTS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.
DO NOT submerge handle assembly or power cord in water.
6. To avoid corrosion during storage, it is suggested to coat all
metal parts using a food grade silicone spray.
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Please do not return product to the store you purchased it from.
For questions or concerns please contact customer service at 1-800-288-4545.
HOW TO USE
14. When placing the formed jerky meat onto a dehydrator tray
ordryingrack,leaveatleasta1/4inchtoa1/2inchofspace
between each strip or stick to allow for even drying.
15. Snack sticks can be formed with or without casings. With
casings, slide the desired length of casing onto the single stick
attachmentnozzle.Asyoupullthepowertrigger,stuthe 
casing to the desired length, then pinch and twist the casing in
the middle to create individual links.
CARE AND CLEANING
1. Fully retract the plunger rod handle from the meat tube.
2. Unplug the jerky gun power cord from the 120V outlet.
3. Unscrew the meat tube from the handle assembly ring nut.
4. Unscrew the threaded ring nut from the meat tube and
disassemble the entire ring nut assembly.
5. Hand wash all parts with hot soapy water. Use the included
cleaning brushes. Dry thoroughly before reassembling and
storing. Clean the handle assembly with a damp cloth.
PARTS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.
DO NOT submerge handle assembly or power cord in water.
6. To avoid corrosion during storage, it is suggested to coat all
metal parts using a food grade silicone spray.
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Ground Beef Jerky Recipe
Ingredients-
•LeanBeef-1lb.leangroundbeef(10%fatorless)
Marinade-
•1tbspsoysauce
•1tbspworcestershiresauce
•1/4tspcuringsalt
•1tspgroundblackpepper
•1tspgroundlemonpepper
•1tspcurrypowder(red)
•1tspgingerpowder
•1/4tspcilantro
•1/2tspgarlicpowder
•1/2tsponionpowder
Instructions-
1. Combine the 1 lb. of ground beef with the marinade ingredients.
2. Mix the ground beef and marinade seasonings thoroughly for at least
one hour.
3.Loadthejerkygunwiththegroundbeefmixture.Packthemeatrmly
toreleaseanytrappedair.Repeatthisstepuntilthemeatllsthetube
approximatelya1/2inchfromthetop.
4. Use the jerky gun to form strips or sticks on a drying rack or tray. Leave a
1/4inchtoa1/2inchspacingbetweenpiecestoensureevendrying.
5. Use a food dehydrator, smoker or convection oven to cure the jerky.
(Minimum internal temperature of 155°)
1. Sanitation and a clean working area are essential. Wash hands thoroughly
with warm soapy water prior to making jerky.
2. Meat should be frozen or refrigerated until it’s ready to be used.
3. Donotallowrawmeattocomeincontactwiththenishedproduct.
4. Use a sanitizing solution or diluted bleach to clean all surfaces when done.
5. Ifmarinatingmeat,alwaysmarinadeintherefrigerator.Donotsave
marinades to reuse.
6. We recommend that you purchase a pre-packaged jerky spice and cure kit.
Follow the instructions for proper seasoning and curing.
7. Always follow the USDA’s safety guidelines when preparing and dehydrating
jerky meats.
FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION
PREPARING QUICK JERKY
1. Quickjerkyismadefromgroundmeat.Useapre-packagedjerky
seasoning and cure kit prior to dehydrating and follow the manufacturer’s
preparation instructions.
2. Once the mix is ready, use the jerky gun to form jerky strips or sticks
making sure that the meat is not touching or overlapping. Dry at 160°.
Jerky typically takes 4-8 hours to dry properly.
3. When the jerky is removed from the trays pat any excess oil or fat from the
meat. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
4. Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool, dry place away from
direct light.
5. Ifyouwouldliketostoreyourjerkyformorethan1monthitis
recommended that you store in a refrigerator or freezer.
IMPORTANT: The meat used should be as lean as possible. The jerky will dry
fasterandtherewillbelessfatdrippings.Groundmeatshouldbe80%to95%
lean.Donotusepartiallyfrozenmeatasthiswillnotallowproperowfromthe
jerky gun. You should always cure your jerky mixture with sodium nitrate. Cure
is used to prevent bacteria growth during the initial stages of the
dehydration process.
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Ground Beef Jerky Recipe
Ingredients-
•LeanBeef-1lb.leangroundbeef(10%fatorless)
Marinade-
•1tbspsoysauce
•1tbspworcestershiresauce
•1/4tspcuringsalt
•1tspgroundblackpepper
•1tspgroundlemonpepper
•1tspcurrypowder(red)
•1tspgingerpowder
•1/4tspcilantro
•1/2tspgarlicpowder
•1/2tsponionpowder
Instructions-
1. Combine the 1 lb. of ground beef with the marinade ingredients.
2. Mix the ground beef and marinade seasonings thoroughly for at least
one hour.
3.Loadthejerkygunwiththegroundbeefmixture.Packthemeatrmly
toreleaseanytrappedair.Repeatthisstepuntilthemeatllsthetube
approximatelya1/2inchfromthetop.
4. Use the jerky gun to form strips or sticks on a drying rack or tray. Leave a
1/4inchtoa1/2inchspacingbetweenpiecestoensureevendrying.
5. Use a food dehydrator, smoker or convection oven to cure the jerky.
(Minimum internal temperature of 155°)
RECIPE
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© (7/1) 2020 The Metal Ware Corp. P.O. Box 237, Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237 1-800-288-4545
The Metal Ware Corporation warrants the original purchaser that your product will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. Product
must be used for personal or sole household usage in accordance with the instructions. Should
your product prove defective within one year from date of purchase, contact our customer
serviceteamat1-800-288-4545withanexplanationoftheclaim.Ifaviablewarrantyclaimis
determined, a customer service member will provide you with the necessary details to have your
unit repaired or replaced. Under this limited warranty, we undertake to repair or replace any parts
found to be defective at our sole discretion. This limited warranty is void if the unit is connected
to an unsuitable electrical supply or dismantled or interfered with in any way or damaged through
misuse. This warranty is not transferable.
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expressly stated above, the Metal Ware Corp shall not be liable to you, or to anyone claiming by or
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return it within one week from date of purchase.
Sendwarrantycardto:
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C/OMW
PO Box 237
TwoRivers,WI54241-0237
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