Chefmate CM12 User manual

Instruction Manual for Meat Chopper Models
CM12 and CM22
Model CM12
Model #:
Serial #:
This manual contains important safety instructions which
must be strictly followed when using this equipment.
For Service on Your Chopper
1. Visit our website at www.globefoodequip.com
2. Or call the Globe Service Department at 937-299-8625 and ask for contact
information for your local service company.
- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE -
Visit our website for information on additional products available from Globe.
www.globefoodequip.com
Slicers, Mixers, Countertop Cooking Equipment, Meat Choppers & Scales
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
SCAN THE QR CODE WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR GO TO
WWW.GLOBEFOODEQUIP.COM
TO FILL OUT AND SUBMIT YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION.
WWW.GLOBEFOODEQUIP.COM/SUPPORT/WARRANTY-REGISTRATION-FORM

ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS...................................................................................................5
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE CHOPPER.....................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION AND PROPER GROUNDING ..............................................................................................7-8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................................................9-10
CLEANING & SANITIZING.............................................................................................................................11-12
TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................13
CHOPPER ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................... 14
LIMITED CHOPPER WARRANTY .................................................................................................................16
GLOBE FOOD EQUIPMENT COMPANY
2153 DRYDEN RD
DAYTON, OH 45439
PHONE: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 800-347-5423
FAX: [phone]
E-MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.globefoodequip.com
© Globe Food Equipment Company, 2014
Printed in USA 04/28/2014 Ver 0_Rev. -
INDEX
2153 DRYDEN RD
DAYTON, OH 45439
PHONE: [phone]
TOLL FREE: 800-347-5423
FAX: [phone]
E-MAIL: [email protected]

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This equipment is designed to provide safe and productive processing of food products as long as the equipment
is used in accordance with the instructions in this manual and is properly maintained. Importantly, unless the
operator is adequately trained and supervised there is a possibility of serious injury. Owners of this equipment
bear the responsibility to make certain that this equipment is used properly and safely to strictly follow all the
instructions contained in this manual and the requirements of local, state or federal law.
Owners should not permit anyone to touch this equipment unless they are over 18 years old, are adequately
trained and supervised, and have read and understand this manual. Owners should also ensure that no
customers, children, visitors or other unauthorized personnel come in contact with this equipment. Please
remember that we cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which our equipment will be operated.
It is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to remain alert to any hazards posed by the function of this
equipment and all moving parts. If you are ever uncertain about a particular task or the proper method of operating
this equipment, ask your supervisor.
To prevent illness caused by the spread of food-borne pathogens, it is important to properly clean and sanitize the
entire chopper as any surface of the chopper can become contaminated. It is the responsibility of the chopper
owner/operator to follow all guidelines, instructions and laws as established by your local and state health
departments and the manufacturers of chemical sanitizers.
When cleaning your chopper, pay particular attention to cracks, broken seams and any area that may collect
food debris. If your chopper or any of its parts, is damaged or broken, it may become more difcult to properly
clean and sanitize the unit. If your chopper is damaged or needs repair, contact an experienced service individual
immediately to ensure the chopper can be properly sanitized. If you have any questions, please contact Globe at
937-299-5493.
Throughout the manual you will see warnings to help alert you to potential hazards and to help promote safe use of
this equipment.
Warnings affecting your personal safety are indicated by:
Warnings related to possible damage to the equipment are indicated by:
Make certain that the instruction manual is available for easy reference by any operator. A English language
warning label has been placed on the choppers. French warning labels are available upon request. If the warning
label or this manual are misplaced, damaged, or illegible, or if you require additional copies, please contact your
nearest representative or the factory directly for these items at no charge.
Please remember that neither this manual nor the warning labels replace the need to be alert, to properly train and
supervise operators, and to use common sense when using this equipment.
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ATTENTION OWNERS AND OPERATORS

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KEY COMPONENTS OF THE CHOPPER
Feed Pan
FRONT VIEW
RIGHT SIDE VIEW
Feed Stomper
Adjusting Ring
Chopper Plate
Control Switch
Handle Cover
Thumb Screw
Reset Button
Feed Chute
Rubber Feet
Hub Drive
Chopper Head

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INSTALLATION AND PROPER GROUNDING
UNPACKING:
1. Unpack the chopper immediately after receipt. If the machine is found to be damaged, save the packaging
material and contact the carrier within fteen (15) days of delivery. Immediately contact your source of the
equipment. You have no recourse for damage after fteen (15) days.
2. You should receive the chopper, (4) rubber feet, a knife, (2) chopper plates, a feed chute, feed pan, feed
stomper, stufng tube, handle, allen wrench and an instruction manual. Contact the factory or your local
supplier if you did not receive all of these materials or if you need additional chopper plates.
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY PROPERLY
INSTALL CHOPPER IN AN SUFFICIENT WORK AREA
• ALWAYS install equipment in a work area with sufcient light and space.
• ONLY operate on a solid, level, nonskid surface.
• NEVER bypass, alter or modify this equipment in any way from its original condition. Doing so can
create hazards and will void the warranty.
• NEVER operate chopper without feed chute and feed pan securely installed.
• NEVER operate chopper without all warnings attached.
INSTALLATION:
1. Read this manual thoroughly before installation and operation. DO NOT continue with installation and
operation if you have any questions or do not understand anything in the manual. Contact your local
representative or the factory rst.
2. Position handle on top of chopper. Put two screws into the holes of handle. Tighten screws with the allen
wrench to attach handle to unit.
3. Remove chopper from the corrugated box.
4. Make sure rubber feet are rmly tightened to chopper.
NEVER USE CHOPPER WITHOUT RUBBER FEET INSTALLED.
5. Select a location for chopper that has a level, solid, nonskid surface and is a well-lighted work area away from
children and visitors.
USE AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE TO MOVE CHOPPER TO ITS OPERATING LOCATION. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE CHOPPER ALONE.
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT MEAT IN CHOPPER HEAD.
CHOPPERS ARE INTENDED FOR GRINDING MEAT ONLY. DO NOT USE FOR ANY OTHER TYPES
OF PRODUCTS.

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THIS MACHINE IS PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. THE OUTLET TO WHICH
THIS PLUG IS CONNECTED MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE
PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD OR USE ANY ADAPTER
PLUG (Figure 8-1 and Figure 8-2).
6. Examine chopper to make sure all parts have been provided.
7. Make sure that warning label is correctly positioned, legible, and instruction manual is available near chopper.
8. Complete the online warranty/registration at:
www.globefoodequip.com/support/warranty-registration-form.
9. Before use, clean and sanitize chopper. Refer to Cleaning and Sanitizing.
10. Contact your local representative or the factory directly if you have any questions or problems with the
installation or operation of this chopper.
INSTALLATION AND PROPER GROUNDING
Figure 8-1 Correct Figure 8-2 Incorrect

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY:
• NEVER touch chopper without training and authorization from your supervisor
or if you are under 18 years old. Read the instruction manual rst.
• ONLY install chopper on a level, nonskid surface in a clean, well-lighted work
area away from children and visitors.
• ALWAYS ground chopper utilizing the proper power source.
• NEVER OPERATE chopper without feed chute and feed pan correctly installed.
• NEVER put ngers into feed chute during operation. ONLY USE FEED
STOMPER, NOT YOUR HAND, to push meat into chopper.
• BEFORE CLEANING, SERVICING, OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, always turn
chopper OFF and unplug unit.
• KEEP unit UNPLUGGED when not in use to prevent accidental start up.
Chopper is for grinding MEAT ONLY. DO NOT use for any other
types of products. DO NOT use frozen meat. Meat must be
completely thawed.
NEVER operate chopper without having meat in feed chute.
This will damage the unit and void the warranty.
CHOPPER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Additional chopper plate sizes are available. Refer to Chopper Accessories.
1. Unplug chopper.
2. Put feed chute into hub and tighten thumb screw clockwise until it is tight. Do not use a
tool or over tighten.
3. Make sure Teon washer is mounted on propeller screw shaft (Figure 9-1).
4. Slide propeller screw shaft into feed chute and rotate it until propeller screw shaft
locks into hub drive.
5. Position chopper knife onto propeller screw shaft with the cutting edges facing out
(Figure 9-2).
6. Position chopper plate onto propeller screw shaft and rotate it until the notch in the
chopper plate lines up with pin on cylinder (Figure 9-3).
7. Position adjusting ring onto feed chute (Figure 9-4).
8. Hand tighten adjusting ring and then rotate it back (counterclockwise) about one inch.
IMPORTANT: Adjusting ring should not be securely tightened or snug.
Over tightening the adjusting ring will damage the unit.
9. Position feed pan onto feed chute.
10. Make sure control switch is in OFF position and plug chopper in.
Figure 9-2
Figure 9-1
Figure 9-4
Figure 9-3

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOUR OPERATORS AND TO YOUR CUSTOMERS:
• NEVER OPERATE chopper without feed chute and feed pan correctly installed.
• NEVER put ngers into feed chute during operation. ONLY USE FEED STOMPER,
NOT YOUR HAND, to push meat into chopper.
Chopper is for grinding MEAT ONLY. DO NOT use for any other types of
products. DO NOT use frozen meat. Meat must be completely thawed.
CHOPPER OPERATION
1. Prepare meat for grinding by removing all skin and bones. Then cut the meat into appropriately sized pieces
for grinding.
2. Put meat into feed pan and position a container under feed chute to catch the ground meat.
3. Turn control switch to forward (FOR) position.
4. Use feed stomper to feed meat into feed chute.
NOTE: During grinding meat should be discharged from the grinder smoothly. If the meat being discharged
is not smooth or if it is in the form of a paste, turn control switch to OFF. Refer to Troubleshooting for possible
causes and solutions.
If the meat works back in feed chute, turn control switch to OFF and examine chopper plate and choper knife
for wear. If they are worn thin, replace them. Chopper plates and chopper knives should be replaced at the
same time.
Chopper makes a metal grinding noise or shuts off during operation, refer to Troubleshooting.
5. When all of the meat has been ground, turn control switch to OFF position and unplug chopper.
IMPORTANT: It is important that you disassemble the unit, wash, and sanitize all parts thoroughly after
each use to prevent contamination! Refer to Cleaning and Sanitizing.
PROCEDURE FOR STUFFING SAUSAGE
IMPORTANT: The stufng plate must be used and installed without the knife when stufng sausage.
1. Put the preferred chopper plate and chopper knife in feed chute and grind the meat to the desired size.
2. In a large container, mix spices and other ingredients to the ground meat.
3. Put stufng plate (3 large openings) and stufng tube in feed chute. DO NOT install chopper knife.
4. Run the ground meat through unit again with a casing put over stufng tube.