Nesco FG-350 User manual

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Electric Food Grinder
Use/Care Guide
Model FG-350

MG-350 FOOD GRINDER
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
GET TO KNOW YOUR NESCO®FOOD GRINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
YOUR NESCO®FOOD GRINDER -A HEALTHIER DIET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
GRINDING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAUSAGE MAKING ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SAUSAGE MAKING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SAUSAGE MAKING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY AND SERVICE SATISFACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237
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Table of Contents

O N E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
This appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects in
material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover transportation damage, misuse,
accident or similar incident. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
Your new NESCO®Food Slicer comes equipped with numerous safety features. Any attempt
to interfere with the operation of these safety features makes this warranty null and void. In
the event we receive an appliance for service that has been tampered with, we reserve the
right to restore it to its original state and charge for the repair.
For service in warranty, defective products may be returned, postage prepaid, with a
description of the defect to The Metal Ware Corporation for no charge repair or replacement
at our option. Please follow the 5 easy steps below for details. Service and genuine
NESCO®replacement parts may be obtained from the NESCO®FACTORY SERVICE
DEPARTMENT.
About Your Warranty and Service Satisfaction
Mail in your registration (warranty) card and file your NESCO®Food Slicer exclusive
registration number now!
Your serial number and model number are located on the bottom of the Base.
We enter this number into our database. It registers and identifies your food slicer specifically
by its individual code number. Should you call our 800 toll free line, your registration number
helps us identify your appliance and speeds up our assistance to you.
Five Easy Steps to Satisfaction
Should you have a problem with your NESCO®Food Slicer, please refer to these steps for
assistance:
1. Call us on our toll free number, 1-800-288-4545 and tell us about your problem.
2. If we instruct you to send all or part of your appliance to us for repair or replacement, the
Customer Satisfaction representative will provide a return authorization number (this
number notifies our Receiving Department to expedite your repair). Pack your unit carefully
in a sturdy carton with sufficient padding to prevent damage because any damage caused
by shipping is not covered by the warranty.
3. Print your name, address and authorization number on the carton.
4. Write a letter explaining the problem. Include the following: your name, address and
telephone number and a copy of the original bill of sale.
5. Attach the sealed envelope containing the letter inside the carton. Insure the package for
the value of the NESCO®Food Slicer and ship prepaid to:
The Metal Ware Corporation
1700 Monroe Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the Motor Assembly, including cord
and plug, in water or other liquid. See Cleaning Instructions.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is not recommended for use by children.
4. Unplug appliance from power outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. Never put the unit on or near a hot burner, in an oven, or in a dishwasher.
7. Do not operate the meat grinder or any other electrical equipment, with a damaged cord
or plug or after appliance malfunctions, or is dropped, or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to NESCO®Factory Service Department for examination, repair or
adjustment.
8. NEVER FEED FOOD BY HAND; ALWAYS USE THE PUSHER. Keep hands, hair,
clothing and utensils away from moving discs during operation to reduce the risk of
personal injury and/or damage to the appliance.
9. Do not use outdoors or use for other than intended use.
10. WARNING – the cutting blade is very sharp; handle with care both when using and
when cleaning.
11. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, contact sharp edges,
or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not pull on the power cord to disconnect.
13. The appliance is designed for household use only. It is not intended for commercial
use. Only use accessory attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Never plug the appliance in where water may flood the area.
15. Place the appliance on a firm and stable surface.
16. NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS NEAR THE FOOD CHUTE WHILE GRINDER IS
IN OPERATION.
17. Ensure that the appliance is not placed close to the edge of the table, worktop, etc.
where it can be pushed off or fall.
18. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause
fire, electric shock or injury.
19. Never use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit.
20. Do not use fingers to scrape food away from cutting plate while appliance is in
operation. Cut type injury may result.
21. Only use the unit when completely assembled.
22. Do not leave the meat grinder unattended while it is running..
23. Before using for the first time, remove all packaging and wash parts.
24. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit the outlet perfectly, reverse the plug. If it should still not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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O N E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y

Parts List for Model FG-350 Food Grinder
Item
Description
Item
Description
1 Motor Body 10 Plates: fine, medium and coarse
2 Attachment Fitting 11 Ring Nut
3 Switch 12 Wrench (for removing the ring nut)
3A Motor Reversing Switch 13 Adapter for Sausage Maker
4 Locking Knob 14 Cone for Sausage Maker – large
5 Food Pusher 15 Cone for Sausage Maker – small
6 Food Hopper 16 Female Safety Joint
7 Grinder Head 17 Male Safety Joint
8 Feed Screw 18 Ring Seals
9 Blade
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1. For sausages, you will need to purchase casings (either natural or synthetic). Typically
they are available in 2-3 foot lengths.
2. If purchased dry, casings should be soaked in a mixture of 2 cups cold water to 1
tablespoon vinegar for about 30 minutes before stuffing.
3. Select the Sausage Cone based on the size of the casing to be used.
4. Meats must be ground and seasoned before making sausage links.
To stuff casings:
1. Gather all of casing over Sausage Cone, except the last
four inches.
2. If you have difficulty fitting the casing end on the Cone,
hold case end under running water faucet, then slide
over end of cone (Fig. 6).
2. Place seasoned meat into Food Hopper and turn Switch
on.
3. Use Food Pusher to push seasoned meat into Grinder
Head. Stuff casing loosely, as some casings will expand
during cooking.
4. As casing begins to fill, tie securely at end with a string.
5. Distribute meat through casing and twist into links as it fills to obtain the desired size and
shape.
6. Turn Switch off when complete or when casing is full.
7. When you have finished using the sausage stuffing, following the cleaning instructions on
page 8. The Sausage Cones and Base Plate may be washed in a dishwasher is desired.
After stuffing, grind some fat to avoid leaving meat in the funnel.
Pork butt is a good selection because of its ideal proportions of fat and lean.
Salt may affect flavor of sausage stored for long periods in freezer. If salt is added, plan to
use sausage within a short time. Without salt, it may be stored for as long as 6 months in
your freezer.
Prick casing with a pin to allow air to escape while stuffing.
Fresh pork sausages (not pre-cooked or smoked) should be stored under refrigeration in an
airtight container for a maximum of 2 days. It should always be thoroughly cooked before
serving. To freeze sausage, wrap carefully in moisture- and vapor-proof paper and use within
2-3 months.
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Get To Know Your NESCO®Food Grinder
Sausage Making Instructions
Sausage Making Tips

1. Always unplug machine when not in use, before inserting or removing parts, and before
cleaning.
2. NEVER immerse Motor Body in water or other liquid. Wipe Motor Body with a clean cloth
dampened with water and a mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on
Motor Body as this will damage the finish.
3. Wash all parts except Motor Body in hot soapy water, rinse and set aside. Use care
when handling the sharp blades.
4. Rinse parts with clean hot water, then dry parts thoroughly, especially the Cutting plates
and Blade.
5. NOTE: REMOVABLE METAL PARTS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE. Dishwasher
detergents may cause pitting and corrosion. Wash by hand in hot soapy water.
6. The Blade and Cutting Plates should be coated with cooking oil after washing and drying.
Wrap in grease-proof paper or plastic bag to prevent corrosion (rust).
7. Store appliance in a dry place.
1. Make sure all parts of appliance are
clean. If cleaning is necessary follow
Cleaning Instructions on
page 9.
2. Loosen Threaded Ring Nut with
Wrench and remove by turning
counter-clockwise. Remove Plate
and Blade and set aside.
2. Place plastic Base Plate (13) and
Sausage Cone (15) on end of Feed
Screw.
3. Thread Ring Nut (11) onto to end of
the Grinder Head by hand, turning
clockwise until tight.
4. IMPORTANT: Make sure Grinder Head (7) is in a vertical position and securely locked in
place by turning Locking Knob (4) clockwise in the direction indicated on Motor Body
until tight.
5. Insert Food Hopper on top of Grinder Head.
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1. Carefully unpack unit and examine all
packaging to make sure all parts are
included (see page 4)
2. Make sure Switch is “off” (O) and power
cord unplugged before assembling.
3. Turn Locking Screw (1) counter-clockwise
several turns. Insert Grinder Head into
Attachment Fitting as shown in (2) until
seated (Fig. 2). Rotate Grinder Head
counter-clockwise (3) to lock in place.
Turn Locking Knob (1) clockwise until fully
seated to securely lock Grinder Head into
Motor Body (Fig. 3). IMPORTANT: Make
sure Grinder Head is in a vertical position
and securely locked in place.
4. Place Feed Screw into Grinder Head,
long end spindle first; turn it slightly
until it is set into Attachment Fitting
on Motor Housing.
5. Position Blade onto Feed Screw
shaft so knife edge is facing away
from the Feed Screw and seated
over ‘square’ shoulder of Feed
screw. Make sure blade is seated on
square shoulder of feed screw or
meat will not grind properly and
Cutting Plate may get permanently
damaged.
6. Place the desired Cutting Plate over
end of Feed Screw and against
Blade. NOTE: Make sure the notch
faces down and lines up with the ’key’
in Grinder Head and seated against
Blade.
7. Thread Ring Nut on Grinder Head and turn clockwise until tight.
8. Place Food Hopper on top of Grinder Head.
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Assembly Instructions
Cleaning Instructions
Sausage Maker Assembly

•With your own NESCO®Food Grinder, you control the ingredients. You control your
intake of fats, salts and other additives, for a healthier diet. Chunky sandwich spreads,
savory appetizers, hearty soups, relishes, homemade sausage, other meat dishes, even
cakes are so easy to make.
•And you can make sausages out of any food. Most butcher shops carry casings, which
you should buy fresh, just before you plan to grind.
•Your NESCO®Food Grinder is intended for processing relatively small quantities. Meat
needs to be cut into relatively small chunks, and gristle should be removed or it will likely
clog the Feed Screw assembly. If your NESCO®Food Grinder clogs, you can easily
clear the Feed Screw by pushing the reverse switch button.
Fine Cutting Plate: Use it for finely ground texture, such as for spreads, patès, baby food,
hamburger.
Medium Cutting Plate: Use for ground meat used in soups, or for relishes.
Coarse Cutting Plate: Use it for coarsely ground texture, such as for coarsely ground beef
for chili, nuts and vegetables.
Place the knife blade (x-shaped) on the feed screw with the cutting edges toward the
outside. Place the selected cutter disk on the shaft, making sure that the notch is placed
properly. Then screw on the ring collar and you're ready to grind.
Raw meat and fish will have a minimum loss of juices if thoroughly chilled before grinding.
When grinding larger quantities, fats from meats can build up inside the cutter housing,
decreasing the grinder's efficiency. If this occurs, simply disassemble, wash parts in hot,
sudsy water, and reassemble. After grinding meat, you can clean the feed screw by grinding
one slice of bread.
Remove all bone, tough tendons, nut shells, etc., before grinding.
Nuts may bind the cutter knife if the fine cutter is used. Use the coarse cutter instead, and
feed nuts into it slowly. Whenever possible, alternate with other ingredients, such as dried
fruit.
Bread crumbs are made best using dry or toasted bread. Make sure all parts are free of
moisture before starting.
Refrigerate ground meats immediately, and cook within 24 hours for better food safety.
Handle meat lightly to avoid packing. Good quality beef needs only light shaping. You can
season meat while grinding (sprinkle onto meat chunks), after grinding (work into the
mixture), or while cooking.
Beef patties should not be flattened in the pan, as this forces desirable juices out of the
meat.
When cooking extra-lean meat, a little fat or liquid (such as suet, eggs or evaporated milk)
will increase the meat flavor and juiciness, and make it more tender. Proportions: 2 eggs, 4
tablespoons of evaporated milk or ground suet for each pound of ground meat.
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1. If appliance is being used for the first time, carefully follow Cleaning Instructions on
page 8.
2. Place the NESCO®Food Grinder on a stable work surface. Make sure the appliance is
fully assembled before using (see Assembly Instructions, page 5).
3. Make sure the Switch is in the “off” (O) position.
4. Insert plug into standard 120 Volt wall outlet.
5. Place a wide, shallow bowl or plate beneath the Grinder Head to catch food.
6. Turn Switch “on” (-). NOTE: ALWAYS turn your
NESCO®Food Grinder “on” before adding food.
7. Cut food into strips or cubes slightly smaller than
the opening on the Food Hopper.
8. Place food on the Food Hopper and use Pusher to
feed food through opening (Fig. 4).
9. Use the Food Pusher to gently feed food, one
piece at a time. Do not force the food into the
Grinder Head.
10. If the motor slows or stops, this may be due to
jammed food. See instructions below for clearing
jammed foods. IMPORTANT - NEVER PUT YOUR
FINGERS INTO OR INSERT ANY OTHER
OBJECT (SPOON OR SPATULA) INTO THE
FOOD HOPPER OPENING.
11. When you have finished grinding food, turn Switch “off” (O), unplug from wall outlet and
follow cleaning instructions page 8.
1. If the motor slows or stops, turn Switch “off” immediately.
2. Press the Reverse Switch on Motor Body (see Fig. 4) for several seconds to clear the
food jammed in the Grinder Head.
3. Release the Reverse Switch and turn the machine “on” again.
4. If the motor slows or stops again, turn Switch “off” and unplug from wall outlet.
5. Follow Cleaning Instructions on page 8 to clear the appliance.
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Operating Instructions
Your NESCO®Food Grinder – A Healthier Diet
Grinding Tips:
How to Clear Jammed Foods