In order for the meat grinder to fully function, it must be able to assemble it correctly. If the meat is not chopped and the device “chews” the food, this indicates that some parts are not attached as they should. If such a problem occurs, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the internal design of the device and read the detailed instructions that will help you figure out how to properly assemble the meat grinder.

The main details and principle of operation of the device

The main difference between a manual and an electric meat grinder is that the first type has a handle that drives the entire mechanism. In the second case, it is replaced by an internal motor and a button on the upper side of the case. After pressing it, the device independently twists the stuffing, which greatly simplifies the work.

Manual meat grinder

The meat grinder consists of 6 main parts. To understand the principle of assembling the device, you need to familiarize yourself with the functions of each of the elements. These include:

1. 1. The body is made of durable metal alloy. It is in it that the products are crushed. In electrical appliances, it is usually made of plastic. There is a motor inside.
2. 2. The meat receiver in manual meat grinders is connected directly to the body. In some electric models (for example, Polaris) it is removable.
3. 3. Screw shaft - a spiral part that moves the crushed products to the grate.
4. 4. Knives in classic meat grinders are disc and with wings for different types of grinding. Complete with electrical appliances, other types are also available for finer cutting. Knives for manual meat grinders are not suitable for electric meat grinders, because they do not have the same size of internal holes. This means that it will not be possible to attach the wrong blade to the auger.
5. 5. Lattice - an element that affects the degree of grinding of products. The more holes in it, the larger the minced meat, and vice versa.
6. 6. Clamping nut. Allows you to firmly fix all internal elements, covering the mesh around the entire circumference. To fix it, it is necessary to tighten the thread tightly so that the nut becomes stationary. Otherwise, the minced meat, together with the auger, grate and knife, will end up in the plate.

Elements numbered 7 and 8 are found only in manual meat grinders. The handle allows you to start the mechanism, and the fastening screw - to press it against the case so that it does not fall out.

The process of assembling and disassembling a manual meat grinder

The principle of assembly and disassembly of an electric and manual device is similar. There is a slight difference in the way the structure is fixed: manual models are equipped with a foot at the base of the case, which allows you to attach the device to the table. To prevent the meat grinder from sliding on the countertop, it is recommended to place a dry rag.

Assembly

The further operation of the meat grinder depends on the correct installation of the knife.

Before assembly, make sure that all necessary parts are clean and dry. This will prevent device malfunctions.

Action algorithm:

1. 1. Insert the auger shaft horizontally into the housing with the narrow part facing outward and the wide part towards the side where the handle will be fixed.
2. 2. Put the handle on the thickened shaft of the auger and fasten it with the fixing screw.
3. 3. Attach the knife to the auger on the other side so that the blade looks outward and the convex side is turned inward. This is an important point, because if you mix up the sides of the knife, then the products will not be crushed.
4. 4. Install the wire rack over the knife. There is a small notch on the part, which should be aligned with the protrusion on the body. If the structure is assembled correctly, then the grille will not protrude much. Otherwise, the clamping nut will not be able to fix the entire structure.
5. 5. Screw on the clamping nut clockwise, tightening the threads tightly. It should not dangle, otherwise in the process of work it may fall along with the net, knife and minced meat.
6. 6. Fix the meat grinder on the countertop by tightening the foot tightly.

After such manipulations, you can check the correct operation by turning the knob several times. If it sticks, and the shaft does not rotate or moves with difficulty, then it is recommended to reassemble. Ideally, the handle should rotate easily, as should the auger.

If you want to use a nozzle for making homemade sausages, then you need to remove the grate with a knife, install the nozzle and fix it on top with a clamping nut. It is necessary to load ready-made minced meat into the meat receiver, since in such an assembly the device will not be able to chop the meat.

Disassembly

To extend the life of the meat grinder, it must be washed after each use. It is impossible to clean all the parts in the assembled state, so the structure must be disassembled.

The principle of action is simple:

• Remove the device from the tabletop by unscrewing the tab.
• Loosen the fixing screw and detach the handle.
• Unscrew the clamping nut counterclockwise. For convenience, you can hold the part with a rag so that your hands do not slip.
• Get the knife, grate and auger.

All parts must be treated with dishwashing detergent with a sponge. You can clean the grate with a toothpick, pushing out the remnants of food from the holes. Then carefully place the parts on a dry kitchen or paper towel. It is necessary to store the meat grinder in unassembled form.

To avoid corrosion, all parts must be wiped dry before putting the device in the box. Otherwise, the metal will oxidize and rust will appear on it.

Features of assembling an electric meat grinder

When assembling the electric meat grinder, it is important to firmly attach the shaft to the groove in the housing

The electric meat grinder has an important advantage - a durable, stable body that does not need to be fixed to the countertop. It stands firmly on the surface and does not slip thanks to the rubber feet.

To assemble the appliance, you must perform the following steps:

1. 1. Insert the auger shaft into the body, put on the knife and on top of the grate so that the flat side of the knife rests on the grate.
2. 2. Fix with clamping nut.
3. 3. Attach the finished structure to the meat grinder body. To do this, insert the protruding end of the auger into the metal groove and turn it counterclockwise. When installed correctly, a click will be heard.
4. 4. Insert the food bowl into the meat receiver.
5. 5. Connect the device to the network.

Now you can start the process of cooking minced meat. During the operation of the appliance, do not immediately load a lot of meat and try to push it into the meat receiver using a plastic pusher. This can lead to damage to the device, since the knife will not have time to chop the food.

After cooking, the appliance must be disassembled, washed and put in a box or box until the next use. All parts must be clean and dry. This will avoid corrosion and extend the life of the device.

It is strictly forbidden to wash the electric meat grinder without disassembly together with the body, since water ingress into the internal parts will lead to the failure of the device. Only removable metal parts can be washed under running water. If necessary, wipe the plastic housing with a damp, clean cloth.

If you are sure that all the parts are attached correctly, but the products are still not chopped, then it makes sense to check the quality of knife sharpening.

One of the most popular kitchen appliances is a meat grinder; all modern combines and blenders could not force it out of the kitchen. With the help of a meat grinder, you can make not only minced meat and pastes, it is used for making homemade sausages and sausages, squeezing juice, making vegetable puree, original cookies and pasta. All this will be available to any housewife, but for this you need to know how to properly assemble a meat grinder so as not to call your husband into the kitchen when you urgently need to grind meat or squeeze juice.

Mechanical meat grinder

Electric meat grinder

Before you assemble a meat grinder, you need to study its design. Since the times of the USSR, we have been well aware of the old, but very reliable Soviet design - a manual version, which still helps users in the kitchen today. Then its analogues began to appear, but only with an electric drive, the main details remained the same.

1. The one-piece body was made of cast iron, then they switched to various alloys based on light and durable aluminum. At the top of it is neck of the meat receiver where processed products are stored.
2. Screw- a specially shaped shaft that, when rotated, moves the products to the exit from the product.
3. At its end is put on knife, which performs grinding - it can be disk or with wings.
4. Lattice regulates the degree of grinding products, instead of it, figured devices are inserted into the meat grinder when working with dough.
5. round shape clamping device, with the help of which reliable fixation of all elements in the case is made. It has special protrusions for easy fixing.
6. Behind the shaft is attached with a special screw with a lamb crank for rotation the whole mechanism.

In electric meat grinders, the set of main parts is identical, they must be assembled in exactly the same way, the difference is only in the drive and the housing, which is made of hard plastic. The control of such a device is carried out using the keys located on a special panel, and the rotation is carried out by an electric motor.

Important! The manual version of the product is installed on the edge of the table and secured with a special threaded device. Material must be placed under the metal base to prevent movement of the product on the table.

Step by step assembly algorithm

How to assemble a mechanical meat grinder? To do everything correctly, you need to follow the instruction manual that is attached to each product. If it is missing, then we will show you a step-by-step assembly method.

Manual meat grinder

We told in detail how to properly assemble a manual meat grinder on your own, the main task at the same time is to correctly install the knife and grate, otherwise the product will not work. How to properly put the product for work is shown in the photo below.

Electric meat grinder

We figured out how to assemble a manual meat grinder, now it remains to find out the nuances and differences in assembling its electrical counterpart, which, according to the principle of operation, is much more complicated, but the process of assembling the main body is identical.

To assemble an electric meat grinder, for example, the most popular and widespread Mulineks brand, some of its features must be taken into account.

1. Installation of the product should be carried out according to a similar technique, as was done when assembling a manual meat grinder. Then the body with all the main parts must be connected to the electrical part. To do this, insert auger hexagon into the special hole and turn in a counterclockwise direction until it clicks.
2. Then install a special bowl or food loading tray into the socket located on top - the meat grinder is ready for use.

When assembling different models, there may be slight differences, to find out, you need to check the instructions. For clarity, there is a video where the whole process is step by step and clearly demonstrated:

For cooking homemade sausages or sausages, there are special conical nozzles, and instead of the grate and knife, you need to insert a special washer (see photo). All parts are assembled in the same way: the nozzle has a groove identical to the grate, then everything is fixed with a clamping device. The conical part can be made from the same alloy as all internal parts. If it is made of plastic, then it is fastened with a nut made of a homogeneous material.

It is worth remembering that for sausages, sausages and other similar products, a special casing is needed, which is made from the intestines of large animals, without which it will not be possible to cook them.

Sausage nozzles

Proper Care

Having figured out how to assemble an electric meat grinder, now you need to figure out the right dismantling process, because all the insides of the mechanical block must be cleaned of residues after grinding. Disassembly of the product is carried out in the reverse order:

• first we remove the bowl, then we press the anti-rotation lock button in the upper part of the main body and disconnect the mechanical part;
• now you can unscrew the clamping nut so that it does not slip in your hand (use a clean rag);
• then the internal parts are removed and cleaned of the remnants of the crushed products;
• now you can wash all parts with warm water and detergent;
• after rinsing, the parts are placed on a towel until completely dry.

Dismantling a manual analogue is practically no different from the process of dismantling the mechanical part of an electrical product described above. Many, after the parts have dried, store the device assembled until future use. Experts advise storing all parts in an unassembled state, and during assembly, lubricate the auger with vegetable oil before use. Such care, as a rule, prolongs the life of the product.

A manual meat grinder is a necessary tool in the kitchen, because, unlike an electric one, it will never stop working due to power outages.

Most modern hand tools are made of high quality and reliable material for centuries. There are also modern meat grinders made of durable plastic. Such a meat grinder, of course, is easier to break than a cast-iron one. Therefore, you should be more careful with it.

Manual cast iron meat grinder

A cast iron meat grinder is a faithful assistant in the kitchen. She will serve for a very long time. And to break it, you need to try very hard. This is her advantage. The disadvantage of a cast iron meat grinder is that it is very heavy compared to other devices.

The cast iron meat grinder is very heavy, but works flawlessly

Meat grinders made of aluminum alloys and plastic models

A meat grinder made of aluminum alloys is much lighter than cast iron. And during operation it will last a very long time faithfully. There is only one drawback of such a device - sometimes the hands get very tired when grinding a large amount of meat or other products.

Plastic models of meat grinders are made of high quality and very durable materials. But, nevertheless, this model is not as durable as a cast-iron meat grinder, and its parts can quickly fail. Therefore, it is important to carefully operate the meat grinder.

The principle of operation of a manual meat grinder

A manual meat grinder, in terms of design, is a fairly simple device. Its work is based on two things - a manual drive and mechanical pressure created by the auger. The grinding process looks like this:

• meat, fish or any other product is put into the receiver and gets on the screw shaft;
• then the product is pressed against the grate and cut off with a special four-blade knife that slides over the surface of this grate;
• products are minced continuously: the meat is placed in the receiver and then exits through the grate.

The principle of operation is simple: lay the products and get minced meat. Simply and easily!

What does a meat grinder consist of and what is the purpose of the parts

What does a classic handheld device consist of:

1. Frame:
   A. Meat receiver;
   B. Mounting clamp;
2. Lever;
3. Auger with left-hand thread;
4. Bearing bushing;
5. Cutting knife with 4 blades;
6. Lattice;
7. union nut;
8. Eyebolt for attaching the handle

Meat grinder disassembled

Also, additional grills with different hole diameters, knives, nozzles for making sausages, sausages and freshly squeezed juice can be attached to the device.

IMPORTANT!

Nozzles must be sharpened regularly, not allowed to be used for cutting too hard or sinewy semi-finished meat products.

The screw shaft is an important and basic part. It has the appearance of a spiral, which, during operation, grinds excess meat, advancing them to nozzles with knives. It is this mechanism that requires the use of durable metal.

Screw shaft - conductor of products inside the device

Knife and special cutting attachments. They do all the work of chopping, cutting and crushing meat or any other products. It is made mainly from stainless materials. It is necessary to sharpen knives for better and better work, even though during rotation the steel is sharpened against the grate.

The knife must be installed correctly, otherwise the device may jam

IMPORTANT!

The structure of the knife and its shape affect the grinding of the product. For example, if the knife has a curved blade, it means that it will easily grind the veins and fibers of the meat, while not allowing the screw shaft to clog.

The grate has three types of hole diameters:

1. Very large - 12 mm. Grid with three or four holes. Used for minced meat for sausages. Not always included.
2. Large holes - 8 mm. This grill is ideal for preparing minced meat.
3. Medium holes - 4-4.5 mm. Universal grid. Suitable for cooking minced meat for cutlets. Included.
4. Fine holes - 3 mm. Pate grill. It is ideal for making pâté or puree.

By means of these lattices it is possible to receive forcemeat of large or small grinding. It all depends on your preference

The nut (fixing ring) clamps and fixes the grate, knife and auger shaft. Sometimes it can be difficult to unscrew it after finishing work. But this problem is easily solved with the help of ordinary cloth draped over the nut. So, the hand does not slip, and the part is easily unscrewed.

A manual cast-iron or aluminum meat grinder, especially from Soviet times, is attached to the work surface using a threaded device (feet). And therefore, in order to exclude the movement of the device on the table, you need to put something under the metal base. It can be a newspaper folded several times. In modern models, the mounting base is plastic or rubber, and therefore the device is attached to the table much more reliably.

How to properly assemble a manual meat grinder step by step with a photo of the process

So, how to properly assemble a manual mechanical device? The easiest way is to follow the assembly procedure according to the instructions for use of the product. But if the instruction is lost, then follow the step by step assembly method. So we start.

The first step is to prepare all the elements and carefully lay them out in front of you.

Screw shaft installation

Illustration	Action Description
	For models with a collapsible body, it is necessary to install a cylinder for feeding meat.
	Next, we insert the auger shaft into the body so that the wide part of the shaft is in the place where the handle is attached. That is, in the narrowest opening of the meat grinder. The thin side of the auger should be in a wide and round hole. There will also be a knife.

How to insert a knife into a meat grinder

Knives are of two types: with one-sided and double-sided cutting part.

Illustration	Action Description
	Once the auger is in place, take a one-sided blade and place it on the auger shaft. ATTENTION! The flat part of the blade should face the grate and slide over it. But not vice versa.

IMPORTANT!

It happens that the knife is installed incorrectly. And then there is little sense from such a meat grinder. The meat is not ground, but only choked. And in this case, the device may simply jam.

A knife with a double-sided cutting part can be placed on either side. There is no difference. How to properly install a knife in a meat grinder, and what they are, you can see in this video.

Installing the grate and screwing the handle

Illustration	Action Description
	After the knife is put in place, you need to correctly install the grate. It's easier than a knife. The main thing is to install it so that the notch on the grate coincides with the protrusion on the body of the kitchen assistant.
	Then simply fix the entire structure with a locking nut, it is also called a union nut, on the meat grinder body.
	Next, we fix the meat receiver.

Now it remains only to screw the handle from the back with a screw. Everything. Meat grinder assembled. You just need to install it on the work surface, and you can get to work.

Installing the meat grinder on the work surface

The meat grinder must be as stable as possible, otherwise you will have to make efforts to keep the unit in place while working on it

It is easy to screw the meat grinder to the work surface. It is necessary to attach the device to the table with the help of a “foot”. And in order to firmly fix the kitchen unit, you can put a newspaper or soft cloth between the countertop and the "foot". Dense rubber is even better for this role.

How to properly assemble a manual meat grinder if you need to put a nozzle

Most meat grinders are equipped with various nozzles and grates for making sausages, sausages, juice and many other goodies. But not everyone knows how to properly insert a nozzle, knife or grate into a meat grinder. After all, the assembly procedure for a meat grinder with a nozzle is slightly different:

• insert the screw shaft into the main body. The wide part of the shaft is placed in the place where the handle is attached. The thin one should be in the place where the grate is attached;
• then put the grid. It can be with very large holes or medium. It all depends on the recipe and your preferences;
• after installing the nozzle. Just make sure that there are no chips or roughness on it. Otherwise, you run the risk of tearing the intestine, which is put on the nozzle when making sausages and kebbe;
• fix the structure with a clamping nut, and now it remains only to screw the handle. That's all. Nothing complicated. Is not it?

ATTENTION!

When making sausages and kebbe, a knife is not used. And all because ready-made minced meat is put into a meat grinder with such nozzles;

Rules for the care of a manual meat grinder

After the meat is ground, it is very important to wash the meat grinder immediately. Some housewives advise skipping a piece of cracker through a meat grinder, they say, it cleans out all the remnants of meat, and you can no longer wash it. But no, pieces of meat can remain, and then a very unpleasant rotten smell will appear in the kitchen. Getting rid of it will not be difficult, but very unpleasant. Therefore, after work, you must immediately rinse the unit. First you need to parse it:

• unscrew the handle;
• then unscrew the fixing nut. If the hand slips and cannot be unscrewed, use a cloth. Just throw it on the nut, and then everything will work out;
• remove the grate and knife;
• take out the screw shaft.

After that, clean the parts from pieces of meat and wash them under running water with any dish detergent. Then spread the parts on a dry and clean towel and dry well. It is best to store the meat grinder directly unassembled.

So, just nothing will rust from accidentally getting inside the water. Collect only before work. So, as you can see, the process of assembling a kitchen helper is very simple. The main thing is to watch how you install the main elements. Good luck to you!

When studying the question of how to properly assemble a meat grinder, priority should be given to the implementation of a certain sequence of actions.

The thoughtfulness and accuracy of each of the steps will allow you to cook cutlets and dumplings for loved ones and guests at home on weekdays and holidays without hassle and unnecessary hassle. Having completed all the culinary chores, the hostess without fail disassembles this “unit”, carefully washes the knife and other components.

Someone is engaged in assembling a used and already clean meat grinder immediately after washing it, someone - if necessary, direct use. Problems, as a rule, arise for beginners who have not previously used this “equipment”.

If you have to use a manual model, you need to pay attention to the presence the following components:

• frame;
• a meat receiver designed to load products;
• a screw shaft that performs the task of moving "raw materials";
• a grinding knife, which can be in the form of a propeller, a cross or a disk;
• a grate that determines the quality of grinding;
• clamping nut to hold the grate and knife on the shaft;
• fixing screw;
• a pen.

When electrical design is used, many components are similar in form and function. The only difference is the motor installed instead of the handle. It is entrusted with the most important task in the preparation of minced meat.

Many of the housewives prefer to keep the meat grinder assembled so as not to waste time on assembly before direct use. After grinding the products for minced meat, it only needs to be washed, dried and reassembled.

It is impossible to wash the meat grinder in assembled form, since in this case the minced meat remains are not completely cleaned. To remove decaying products, the structure is completely disassembled and washed again.

Key points

The removable meat receiver is removed from the neck of the body.

The clamping nut is unscrewed counterclockwise, and for its complete grip by hand, it is covered with a dry cloth. The knife and grate are removed from the pin of the auger shaft.

Then the fixing screw that holds the handle of the machine is unscrewed, and after that the handle itself is removed.

The knife and other parts are completely cleaned of minced meat residues and washed in warm water - with a special dish gel or by adding a small amount of soda. In the end, everything is rinsed, laid out on a clean cloth or napkin to thoroughly dry all the details.

Experts recommend storing the mechanism disassembled, and before its assembly begins, it is necessary to lubricate the auger with vegetable oil. This storage technology helps to securely fasten all the components and prepare good minced meat.

Even with very great care during disassembly work, the situation is not ruled out that problems will arise when it again becomes necessary to assemble the manual meat grinder.

Often there are complaints from consumers that absolutely no instructions are attached to the slide of parts, including the knife. In this case, one has to engage in essentially invention, trying out assembly possibilities in different ways. For this, a certain sequence is observed.

1. A screw shaft is installed inside the housing. You need to be extremely careful: one side is characterized by the presence of a thickening, and the other is a thinner finger for a knife and a grate. When assembling the structure, you need to make sure that the thickening comes out from the side of the handle attachment. After that, the handle is put on. A screw is used to strengthen.
2. The knife is installed on the reverse side of the unit - on the shaft pin. Again, you need to show maximum attention: on the one hand, the knife is convex, on the other - flat. When installed, the flat side should come out and fit snugly against the grate, which is put on the rod pin after the knife. If the knife is circular, when placing it is necessary to make the cutting edges look outward. This stage is one of the most important, since the accuracy of the knife placement determines the quality of the meat cut.
3. Inserting the grate into a manual meat grinder, you need to get the notch on the tubercle on the body. By ignoring this requirement, the user will not be able to tighten the clamping nut properly.
4. The finished mechanism must be fixed with a clamping nut, rotating it in a clockwise direction.

In general, it is necessary to adhere to the same algorithm of actions. However, it is worth paying attention to a number of distinctive points.

First of all, the housings of the device and the gearbox must be connected to each other. Next, the first of them starts under the groove of the cover. To check the quality of the steps taken, you need to turn counterclockwise.

"Installation" work with the grate, clamping nut and knife is carried out in the same way as with manual models.

The final stage of assembly work: installation of the loading bowl in the neck of the body.

Delicious and healthy dishes on weekdays and holidays

With strict observance of all the described actions, the user gets the opportunity to quickly and without problems grind meat and other products - to get high-quality minced meat for cooking various dishes of the cuisine of the peoples of the world.

If certain problems arise, you just need to carefully re-read the “instruction”, pay attention to the most difficult points and carefully perform each step again, achieving the desired result - the perfect operation of the machine.

Mother of two children. I have been running a household for more than 7 years - this is my main job. I like to experiment, I constantly try various means, methods, techniques that can make our life easier, more modern, richer. I love my family.

Dear Larisa!

Such situations are not uncommon. And especially often in the event that the meat grinder has lain unwashed in assembled form for some time or some parts of the apparatus have rusted. And even if there are no particles of meat visible to the eye, there are still dirt on the knife and the grate, due to which the meat grinder washer can simply stick together at the junction, so it can be difficult to unscrew this part. Fortunately, craftsmen have found ways to cope with this task using available means.

How to spin a meat grinder?

The first thing you need to do is soak the meat grinder in water with the addition of detergent or soda. Active components are able to corrode organic food residues to some extent, and, perhaps, the puck will be able to spin. Some housewives advise soaking the device in boiling water, using a suitable container and rubber gloves for this. After half an hour, try to unscrew the washer, after tapping it with a wooden mallet to beat the meat. For best results, wrap the puck in a dry towel to prevent your hands from slipping and improve grip.

If you didn’t manage to spin the meat grinder on your own, you will need brute male power and special tools. You can try using an adjustable wrench or unscrew the washer with a clamp or hand vise. As a last resort, you can try to "tap" the washer with a hammer and chisel to move it off the dead center, but in this case there is a high risk of damaging the threads.

Apply WD-40 lubricant

Universal grease WD-40 is mainly used to clean surfaces from rust, corrosive deposits. The aerosol reduces the coefficient of friction in the moving parts of mechanisms. The tool has found wide application in everyday life due to the manufacturer's statement that it is safe for human health. It contains white spirit, carbon dioxide, mineral oil, and inert ingredients, although the exact formula is a trade secret and not available to consumers. "White gasoline", which is part of the product, is able to fill the smallest spaces and cracks.

Craftsmen often use this spray to unblock jammed zippers on jackets and bags. In your case, the tool may also be useful. Spray grate and threads and wait about 15 - 30 minutes. If the meat grinder can be unwound, do not forget to thoroughly degrease, wash and wipe dry all parts of the device. Lubricate all moving parts of the machine, remove any deposits and rust, if any.

If all of the above methods did not help you, you just have to contact a specialized technical center for the repair and maintenance of household appliances. Perhaps the reason for the blockage is that one of the parts is out of order, the thread is broken, some parts of the meat grinder need to be replaced or the knives need to be sharpened. If such repairs or replacement of parts are inexpensive, it makes sense to use the services of a technical center. Otherwise, it may be worth considering purchasing new equipment.

Sincerely, Xenia.