Gastroback 41409 Design Mincer Advanced (standard size 8) - Manual (Page 6)

• Ensure that the switch and power cord do not come into contact with water! Should this
inadvertently happen, all parts must be completely dry before the appliance is used again.
• Never let water or other liquids run into the motor housing. Do not use the appliance
in moist and wet areas.
• Never clean the power cord or the appliance in the dishwasher, pour liquids over the
appliance or douse or dip it in water or other liquids. In case that water or other liquids ran into the
appliance while operating turn off the appliance immediately, pull the plug and dry the appliance
with a clean cloth (›Care and cleaning‹).
• Never leave the appliance unattended when the plug is connected to the
power outlet. Always disconnect the power cord from the mains before assembling, dis-
mantling and cleaning the appliance or before exchanging the grinding discs. Always uncoil
the power cord completely before installing the appliance.
When pulling the plug always catch hold of the enclosure of the plug. Always grab hold on
both sides underneath the appliance when moving it or use the handle.
• Do not let the motor run longer then necessary to prevent overheating. After turning off the
appliance the motor needs about 6 sec. to stop moving. Wait for the motor to stop completely
and press the power button before disassembling the appliance or continuing operation.
• Clean the appliance straight after use and rinse off leftover food. Remove such dirt immedi-
ately and operate according to the instructions ›Care and cleaning‹ before storing the appli-
ance. Do not let food desiccate on the appliance.
• To avoid damage, do not use any abrasive cleaners, corrosive chemicals (i.e. dis-
infectants, bleach) or cleaning pads for operation or cleaning. Never clean or operate the
appliance or parts of the appliance with abrasive or hard sharp-edged items. Never put
the motor housing or the accessories into the dishwasher for cleaning! This will
cause discolouration and corrosion and damage the motor.
• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or parts of the appliance are damaged. Do not use
the appliance if it does not function properly or if it was excessively loaded. The appliance
is likely to be damaged if the appliance or parts of the appliance show cracks, exorbitant
wearing down, alterations or leaks. It is also likely to be damaged if the drive wheel of the
motor housing moves slowly. Take the appliance for technical maintenance and repair to
an authorised service center.
• Never use force assembling or disassembling the appliance. The single parts should be
put together easily. Only operate the mincer after it has been carefully assembled following
the instructions ›Assembling the appliance‹.
• Never use the crossed-blade knife and grinding disc in combination with the sausage filling
attachment and adaptor disc. Only use either the crossed-blade knife with the grinding disc or
the attachment.
• Always turn the appliance off (by turning the control switch to STANDBY), wait for the motor
to stop moving before pulling the plug or disassembling the mincer.
• For the case that the worm housing or the closing ring loosen while operating turn off the
appliance immediately (by turning the control switch to STANDBY) and pull the plug. Operate
according to the instructions ›Trouble shooting‹ before turning the appliance on again.
• The mincer must only be used to process meat and vegetables. Do not mince hard parts
such as bones. Do not mince hard-fibre foods such as ginger, etc. The mincer cannot mince
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