Cuisinart MG-100 User Manual - Page 4

ASSEMBLING Make sure unit is unplugged while assembling. Assemble the meat grinder feeder head prior to attaching to the housing. 1. Insert the feed screw pin into the open end of the attachment. 2. Place the cutter with the flat side facing out toward you over the feed screw pin (this is an important step or the meat grinder will not work). 3. Place the grinding plate over the cutter on the feed screw pin. Align tabs with notches. 4. Screw on the ring nut by turning it clockwise and hand lightly tighten. Do not over tighten. 5. Fit the hopper onto the top of the meat grinder and put a mixing bowl under the grinder to catch food. 6. Insert grinder/feeder head tightly into attachment opening. Twist on to lock. 7. Use the food pusher to gently feed food, one piece at a time. Do not overload the feeb tube. Do not force the food into the grinder/feeder head. CUTTING PLATES Medium Cutting Plate - Great for ground meat used in soups, or for relishes Coarse Cutting Plate - Great for ground meat used in chili and sausages, or for vegetables THESE PLATES ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE. PLEASE HAND-WASH ONLY! DRY COMPLETELY AND COAT IN VEGETABLE OIL. NOTE - REVERSE SWITCH If the motor slows or stops, it may be due to jammed food. Immediately switch the Cuisinart® Electric Meat Grinder to its OFF position. Put the On/Off/Reverse switch in the REVERSE position to push the food in the opposite direction. Put the On/Off/Reverse switch in the ON position and turn the Electric Meat Grinder on again. If the Electric Meat Grinder should get jammed again, you may need to switch it off, unplug, disassemble the grinder head, and clean the internal parts. HOW TO USE 1. Before first use, wash and dry all parts of the Cuisinart® Electric Meat Grinder. 2. Place the Cuisinart® Electric Meat Grinder on a stable work surface. 3. Make sure the On/Off/Reverse switch is in the OFF position. 4. Secure the meat grinder assembly to the unit. 5. Insert plug into wall outlet. 6. Place a wide, shallow bowl or plate beneath the grinder tube to catch food. 7. Switch appliance to ON position. The Cuisinart® Electric Meat Grinder must ALWAYS be ON before adding food. 8. Place food on the hopper and use pusher to feed food through opening. SAUSAGE MAKER Assembling Sausage Maker Attachment Assemble the sausage maker attachment prior to attaching to the housing. 1. Insert the feed screw pin into the open end of the grinder. 4