Weston AC32 User manual

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THE ORIGINAL JERKY GUN
AC32
LE PISTOLET À CHARQUI ORIGINAL
LA PISTOLA DE CECINA ORIGINAL

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1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
3. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4. To reduce the risk of severe
personal injury, and/or damage to
the appliance, tie back loose hair
and clothing, and roll up long sleeves
before operating. Remove ties, rings,
watches, bracelets, and other jewelry
before operating.
5. The use of attachments not
recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause
personal injury.
6. Always follow food safety rules
outlined by the USDA website.
7. Thoroughly clean all parts before and
after use.
8. This appliance is intended for
household use only. Use for food
only.
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of injury to persons, including the following:
ATTENTION!
PLEASE INSPECT THIS PACKAGE THOROUGHLY FOR MISSING PARTS OR ANY PRODUCT
DAMAGE.
Please DO NOT return this item to the retailer before contacting Weston Brands Customer Service.
For all other questions regarding product usage, missing parts, product damage, difculty or warranty
activation, please contact the Weston Brands Customer Service team at
[email protected]
or write to Weston Brands, LLC, Southern Pines, NC 28387
www.westonbrands.com

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PARTS AND FEATURES
Wash all removable parts in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Before first use:
To order parts, visit:
westonbrands.com
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1 FRONT RING NUT
2 ALUMINUM TUBE
3 JERKY GUN HANDLE ASSEMBLY
4 PLUNGER KNOB
5 PLUNGER RELEASE BUTTON
6 HANDLE
7 TRIGGER
8 PLUNGER SHAFT (2 PARTS)
9 REMOVABLE PLUNGER CAP
10 STOMPER WITH REMOVABLE CAP
11 STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE JERKY
STRIP ATTACHMENT
12 STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE SNACK
STICK ATTACHMENT
13 SAUSAGE FUNNEL ATTACHMENT
14 CLEANING BRUSH (2)
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1. Push in the Plunger Release Button and pull the Plunger Knob back until it is
in the fully retracted position.
2. Remove the Front Ring Nut, Attachments, Removable Plunger Cap, Stomper
with Removable Cap, and the Aluminum Tube from the Handle Assembly.
3. Handle Assembly is NOT dishwasher safe. Do not immerse in water.
4. Hand wash removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Brushes are
dishwasher safe.
5. Reassemble and store for the next use.
CARE AND CLEANING
TIPS
• Grind meat twice, using a smaller grinding plate the second time to help with
mixture extruding.
• It is best to season meat mixture, cover and store in refrigerator 4 to 12 hours
before extruding from Jerky Gun.
• Stomper at end is used to push meat mixture into Aluminum Tube and round
end can be inserted into Aluminum Tube to release air bubbles.
• Make sure meat is very cold for easier extruding.
• Always wash your hands, as well as all washable parts of the Jerky Gun, in
warm, soapy water before and after each use.
• Choose a jerky recipe that has a small amount of liquid, and very lean meat.
This helps with even and consistent extruding.
• It is recommended to use food-safe plastic gloves when mixing and adding the
jerky mixture to the Aluminum Tube.
• Carefully ll the Tube with the meat mixture, ensuring there are no air pockets.
Air pockets will cause uneven extruding.
• Do not rush extruding. Hold the Jerky Gun so the attachment is parallel with
the surface you are extruding onto. Slowly squeeze the Trigger to extrude the
mixture for level and uniform jerky pieces.
• Use a at-edged metal spatula at the tip of the attachment to cut off the
mixture when the desired amount has been extruded.
• A rubber spatula is great for removing any remaining meat mixture in the
Tube.
• Use the large Cleaning Brush for cleaning the Tube, and the smaller Cleaning
Brush for cleaning the attachments and releasing food stuck in parts.

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FOOD SAFETY TIPS
• For food safety, to help ensure that any bacteria present are destroyed,
choose pretreatment or post-treatment from below:
• Pretreatment of Meat Prior to Dehydrating – Heat oven to 350°F
(177°C). Drain and discard marinade, if used, from meat. Pat dry with paper
towels and place meat in a single layer, leaving a space around each piece
on baking sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches
160°F (72°C). Poultry must reach 165°F (74°C). NOTE: This method may
reduce drying time and may result in a drier texture.
• Post-Treatment of Meat After Dehydrating – Heat oven to 275°F (135°C).
Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place jerky in a single layer, leaving a
small space around each piece. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely
on a wire rack. Pat jerky dry with paper towels to remove any surface fats
before storing.
• Marinating meats helps with the avor and texture of jerky. Do not marinate
meat longer than recipe or package directions call for.
TIP: Post-treatment of meat after dehydrating may result in a more desirable
jerky texture. Try each treatment to determine which jerky you like best.
• Visit www.usda.gov for any questions on meat and food safety.
• Never dehydrate meats with fruits and vegetables, due to cross-contamination
of foods. Meats dry at a different temperature from fruits or vegetables.
• All dehydrated foods must be cooled completely before storing.
• For food safety, complete the food drying process. Do not start and stop the
process for longer than 5 minutes. You may pause the process to check on
the food′s dryness or to remove dehydrated pieces.
• Label and date all containers of dried foods.
• Soak parts in warm, soapy water to make removing meat mixture from the
parts easier.
• For more information and food safety on jerky, visit https://www.fsis.usda.gov/
food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat/jerky.
• Ensure Front Ring Nut is properly installed and tightened onto Aluminum Tube
to prevent the Front Ring Nut from loosening or popping off.

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FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
Double Jerky Strip
Attachment
Front Ring
Nut
Stomper
ASSEMBLY & JERKY MAKING INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 1
Plunger
Knob
Plunger
Release
Button
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
1. Thoroughly clean all parts
before use.
2. Align threads of two Plunger
Shaft pieces and turn
clockwise until tight
(Figure 1).
3. Push in the Plunger Release
Button and pull the Plunger
Knob back until it is in the
fully retracted position
(Figure 2).
4. Align threads of the
Aluminum Tube to the open
end of the Handle Assembly,
turn clockwise until secured
in place (Figure 3).
5. Thoroughly mix ground meat
with desired seasoning.
6. With wet hands, form balls
of the ground meat mixture
and drop them into the Tube.
Using the Stomper, press the
mixture rmly into the Tube,
squeezing out any trapped
air. Repeat this step until the
Tube is lled up to 1"
(2.5 cm) from the top
(Figure 4).
7. Slide Jerky Strip, Snack
Stick or Sausage Funnel
Attachment through Front
Ring Nut. Align threads of
the Nut with the top of the
Tube and turn clockwise until
secured in place (Figure 5).
NOTE: The Double Jerky
Strip Attachment has a Front
Ring Nut already attached.
Plunger
Knob
Handle
Assembly
Aluminum Tube

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8. Place an oven-safe drying rack onto a baking
sheet (not included). NOTE: Using an oven-
safe drying rack will decrease the drying time
of the jerky/snack sticks, by allowing the hot
air from your oven to circulate freely through
the racks.
9. With the Attachment close to the far end of
the drying rack, slowly squeeze the Trigger
to start the Handle Assembly to push the
meat forward and out of the Jerky Tube. Pull
the Trigger repeatedly, until the jerky begins
to extrude and desired length is reached
(Figures 6 & 7).
*Snack sticks or sausages can be extruded
into casings. Stuff the casing to a length of
about 24" (61 cm), then tie knots in the open
ends of the casings. Pinch the casing in the
middle and twist to form two links about 12"
(30.5 cm) each.
NOTE: Be sure to leave about 1/2" (1.3 cm)
between the strips for even and consistent
drying.
FIGURE 6
Trigger
FIGURE 7

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada.
This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other
warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period,
your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component
found to be defective, at our option. If the product or component is no longer
available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. This
warranty does not cover unauthorized repairs or service to products, products
sold “as-is” by retailers, glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity
with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident,
alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer
purchaser or gift recipient and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt,
as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void
if the product is subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified
on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental and consequential damages caused
by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount
of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory
warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,
is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights
that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not
allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential
damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. In the
U.S. and Canada, please visit WestonBrands.com, e-mail customer.service@
westonbrands.com, or write Weston Brands, LLC, 261 Yadkin Road, Southern
Pines, NC 28387. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.

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PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES
Pour utiliser cet appareil, vous devez toujours prendre des mesures élémentaires
de sécurité pour réduire le risque de blessure corporelle, en particulier les mesures
suivantes :
1. Lire toutes les instructions.
2. Cet appareil n′est pas destiné
à être utilisé par des personnes
(y compris les enfants) dont les
capacités physiques, sensorielles ou
mentales sont réduites, ou manquant
d′expérience et de connaissance,
sauf si elles sont étroitement
surveillées et instruites sur l′utilisation
de l′appareil par une personne
responsable de leur sécurité.
3. Surveiller que les enfants ne jouent
pas avec l′appareil.
4. An de réduire le risque de
blessures corporelles graves et/ou
d′endommager l′appareil, veuillez
vous assurer d′attacher les
vêtements amples et les cheveux
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
longs, et de rouler les manches
longues avant d′utiliser l′appareil.
Retirer les cravates, les bagues, les
montres, les bracelets et autres types
de bijoux avant d′utiliser l′appareil.
5. L′utilisation d′accessoires qui ne sont
pas recommandés ou vendus par
le fabricant de l′appareil peut causer
des blessures corporelles.
6. Veuillez toujours respecter les règles
de salubrité alimentaire précisées sur
le site Web de la USDA.
7. Veuillez bien laver toutes les pièces
avant et après l′utilisation.
8. Cet appareil est destiné à un usage
domestique seulement. Utiliser
seulement avec des aliments.
ATTENTION!
VEUILLEZ INSPECTER CET EMBALLAGE AVEC SOIN POUR Y DÉTECTER
TOUTE PIÈCE MANQUANTE OU ENDOMMAGÉE.
Veuillez NE PAS retourner cet article au détaillant avant d′avoir communiqué avec le service à la clientèle de
Weston Brands.
Pour toutes les autres questions concernant l′utilisation du produit, les pièces manquantes, les problèmes ou
l′activation de la garantie, veuillez communiquer avec l′équipe du service à la clientèle de Weston Brands
[email protected]
ou écrire à Weston Brands, LLC, Southern Pines, NC 28387
www.westonbrands.com

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1 ÉCROU À ŒILLET À L'AVANT
2 TUBE EN ALUMINIUM
3 ENSEMBLE POIGNÉE
4 BOUTON DU PISTON
5 BOUTON DÉCLENCHEUR DU PISTON
6 MANCHE
7 DÉTENTE
8 ARBRE DU PISTON (2 PIÈCES)
9 CAPUCHON DU PISTON AMOVIBLE
10 PILON À CAPUCHON AMOVIBLE
11 ACCESSOIRE POUR LANIÈRES DE
CHARQUI DOUBLE
12 ACCESSOIRE BÂTONNET À GRIGNOTER
13 ENTONNOIR POUR SAUCISSES
14 BROSSES DE NETTOYAGE (2)
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Pièces et caractéristiques
Avant la première utilisation :
Pour commander
des pièces, visiter :
westonbrands.com
Laver les pièces amovibles dans de l′eau chaude savonneuse. Rincer et sécher.
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