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I am glad to present to your attention an article about a household electrical appliance, which is designed to reduce the time spent in the kitchen of many, many housewives - electric meat grinder.

Meat grinder - a mechanical or electromechanical device for mincing meat. It can also be used to grind other types of food, as well as to make noodles, sausages, spaghetti, cookies, juice from soft fruits and vegetables.

The meat grinder was invented in the 19th century by Baron Karl Drez.

The advantage of the electric meat grinder

- an electric meat grinder has more power than the hand of an ordinary person and than a food processor in a meat grinder mode;

- an electric meat grinder grinds meat much faster than a person, therefore you save your time;

- The electric meat grinder does an excellent job with the veins in the meat. In an ordinary meat grinder, you sometimes have to unscrew the grate, remove the knife, remove the veins from the knife, reassemble ...

- meat grinders with an electric drive do not require tight attachment to the table for operation, as well as a free corner of the table. They are made in a tabletop or floor version;

- for safety, household electric meat grinders usually have a narrower and longer meat intake neck, and a pusher is included with them - which prevents fingers from getting into the auger.

The electric meat grinder consists of the following parts:

- housing with an engine;
- meat receiver;
- tray above the meat receiver
- screw shaft;
- knife;
- lattice;
- lid on the grill.

The meat or other product through the meat receiver goes to the screw conveyor, with the help of which it is pressed against the grate, and then cut off by a knife sliding along the surface of the grate. There are ribs in the meat receiver of the meat grinder, with the help of which smaller pieces are cut from a piece of meat that is too large to pass through the auger. Grinding of products in a meat grinder occurs continuously: the product is put into the meat receiver and exits through the grate.

When choosing an electric meat grinder, you must pay attention to the following characteristics of the device:

- Vegetable cutter attachment (shredder), allows you to cut hard vegetables into slices, cubes and cubes.

- Sausage attachment. With its help, you can easily cook homemade sausages, sausages or wieners: the natural casing is attached to this attachment, the attachment to the auger, and you just have to control the process of filling the future sausage with minced meat.

- The modeling attachment for minced meat, allows you to distribute the minced meat into even portions.

- Tomato attachment, designed for making tomato juice and pasta.

- Press attachment, helps to prepare juices from soft fruits and vegetables.

- Grater attachment, allow you to use the meat grinder as a grater.

- Nozzles for dough, used for making noodles, spaghetti and cookies.

- Cutlet molds allow you to form cutlets of the same size from the finished minced meat. Completely optional option for a meat grinder, agree. But, nevertheless, many manufacturers include it in the kit.

At the time of buying

When you purchase an electric meat grinder, you need to perform a couple of steps:

- Check for functionality. Many sellers like to say the phrase: "Already tested." Do not listen, it will save your nerves in case the device does not work.

- Check the stability of the device. The meat grinder should stand firmly on a flat surface and not wobble.

- Completion according to the passport for the device. And then suddenly someone "borrowed" a knife for his home or a net from the kit.

- See if the height of the outlet is conveniently located, you may have to immediately purchase a special bowl for minced meat. From this point of view, the higher the “exit” is located, the better and more convenient. But this is not a reason to refuse an electric meat grinder that is suitable in terms of characteristics, design and price.

Rules for using the electric meat grinder

1. To keep your electric meat grinder alive for a long time, do not throw bones together with meat. It is also better to throw meat in small pieces, with as little as possible but it lived. These actions will protect the knives and the electric motor from wear.

2. After use, all elements must be thoroughly washed and kept clean. In principle, this rule is relevant for any device with which food is prepared.

3. The knives must always be sharpened, this will protect the engine from unnecessary overloads, which will also extend the life of your meat grinder.

4. If you have small children in your house, pay attention that none of them put a handle into the meat collector, because even in spite of its narrow opening, the handle of the small one can get stuck there.

Industrial electric meat grinders, in contrast to household household ones, differ primarily in size, performance, and, of course, in price.

For a rough idea, here are some device parameters:

- Dimensions: 68 × 40x44 cm

- Weight: 27 - 60 kg

- Productivity: 75 - 600 kg / h, i.e. by the standards of household meat grinders - from 1.25 to 10 kg per minute.

- Prices: 3500 - 13 000 UAH, or 430 - 1600 USD

The purpose of industrial electric meat grinders is catering and meat production.

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So that is all. Wish you a successful shopping!

The main components of an electric meat grinder

Consider the main components and components of electrical models and explain the tasks that they perform in the device.

Housing with motor and gearbox

The main components of any electrical model. The engine is necessary to transmit the movement to the working parts of the meat grinder (auger). The gearbox reduces the speed of the motor and increases the torque (the force with which the shaft rotates). Its mechanism consists of several gears of different diameters (plastic or metal). The plastic gear reducer is the most common option. It costs less and weighs less, however, if the motor is jammed (abrupt stop due to overload), the teeth of the gears may break. The design with metal gears is considered more reliable, is less common, weighs more and costs a little more.

In addition to the motor and gearbox, the housing can hide: on, off and reverse button with terminals, control board, fuses. The presence of these components depends on the specific manufacturer and design features of the model.

Screw

This is a helical working shaft. Its main task is to move products to the exit. In the process of moving, he picks up the pieces, crushes them, dividing them into portions with the ribs, and pushes them towards the knife. A long shaft with a lot of turns will prepare food better for slicing than a short one. In good meat grinders, only a metal screw made of stainless materials is used.

Receiving chamber

A metal nozzle in which food is processed. On the inside, it has edges that facilitate the passage of the meat and help the auger push it towards the knives. A knife, grate and auger are inserted into the receiving chamber, the products are loaded through the neck at the top. Most often, this nozzle is one-piece, however, there are a number of models in which the camera can be disassembled. For example, in a Philips HR2743 / 00 meat grinder, it can be opened in two parts for rinsing under running water. And in the Philips HR2723 / 20 model, a special sleeve is inserted inside, on which all the remains are collected. The receiving chamber itself remains practically clean.

Tray

Placed on top of the neckline, facilitates and speeds up the loading of products. Before processing, it is convenient to put the cut pieces in the tray, and then direct them into the neck with a pusher. The most reliable and convenient is a wide cone-shaped metal tray that is resistant to mechanical damage.

Knife

Required for cutting and chopping food before passing it through the wire rack. Knives from different manufacturers may differ both in shape and in the composition of the material. The best option is a self-sharpening stainless steel blade that does not require special maintenance.

Lattices

Depending on the size of the holes in the disc, the grids are divided into 3 categories:

Small 0.3-0.35 cm.
Average 0.4-0.5 cm.
Large 0.6-0.8 cm.

Separately, there is a grate for beef stroganoff, which has long (up to 3 cm) slots elongated along the length.

Discs with holes of different diameters allow you to get minced meat of different consistency. In addition, they can be matched to certain types of products. For example, for processing tomatoes, you can take a larger grate, for smaller nuts.

Additional attachments

These include all kinds of devices for processing fruits and vegetables, for the formation of cutlets and sausages, as well as for making shortcrust pastry.

Union nut

Holds the auger, knife and grate in one position, fixes the structure during assembly. Stuffing is partially in contact with the union nut when passing through the grate, therefore, like all the main working elements, it must be made of stainless steel. Otherwise, the products may oxidize. On the outside, the nut has ribs that help to unscrew it after the end of work.

The main components of a mechanical meat grinder

Many components in electrical and mechanical models are identical and fulfill the same role (union nut, auger, grates and knife), so there is no need to dwell on them in more detail. Also in manual meat grinders there are additional attachments, however, their range is not so great. In the best case, manufacturers complete the device with a set of additional grates and a nozzle for cookies. Let's consider only those components by which these electrical and mechanical models are fundamentally different.

Frame

In fact, in mechanical models, it is a cast receiving chamber mounted on a table. In the upper part, it has a socket (meat receiver) through which the product is laid. In some models, it is offset from the center of the case or beveled at the base. This shape of the bell helps the auger to grip the loaded pieces. The wider the hopper, the easier it is to fill. In terms of composition, the body can be cast iron or aluminum. Each of these materials has advantages and disadvantages.

Top and bottom shoe with clamping screw

This is the name of the upper stops and the lower clamp, which fix the body of the meat grinder on the table top. In order for the fasteners to leave no marks on the surface, it is necessary to choose a model with plastic or rubber gaskets. The clamping screw moves the lower shoe upwards, allowing the grinder to be secured to the table top. In modern models, manufacturers sometimes replace the shoes with a vacuum suction cup.

Lever

Attached to the auger, installed at the rear of the housing. With its help, the shaft and the knife are set in motion. The handle is fixed with a plastic or metal screw.

Electric meat grinder classification

Modern industry produces electric meat grinders of two types:

Auger

Figure 4 - Auger meat grinder: 1-nut 8-seat groove 9-body, 2- small grate 9-body 10-pusher, 3- large grate 10-pusher 11-tray, 4- grate for beef stroganoff 11-tray, 5- knife 12-electric, 6-spring, 7-auger

Figure 5 - Screw meat grinder

Table 1 - Characteristics of Screw Meat Grinders

Cutter

Figure 6 - Cutter meat grinder: 1-lock 6-power button, 2-knife 7-body, 3-cover 8-electric motor, 4-glass 9-power cable, 5-locking device 10-bottom, 11-fastening screws

Figure 7 - Cutter meat grinder

Table 2 - Characteristics of Cutter Meat Grinders

The physical principle of the electric meat grinder

The working body of the auger electric meat grinder (EMC) is identical to a conventional manual meat grinder, but the auger receives the rotary motion from the electric drive. When rotating, the auger captures the processed product, which is fed into the feed neck of the housing, and moves it to the cutting device - a knife mounted on the auger and a grate.

The product pressed into the holes of the grate is cut off with a rotating four-blade knife tightly fitting to the end of the grate. Under the pressure of the subsequent portions of the product, which are continuously transported by the auger, the crushed product is squeezed out from the openings of the grate in the form of minced meat.

In the Electric Meat Grinder (EMC) chopping (grinding) of the product occurs due to its chopping with sickle-shaped plate knives directed in opposite directions. Rotational motion with a high frequency (over 8000 rpm) sickle knives are obtained from an electric motor, on the shaft of which they are fixed.

The main indicators of the quality of electric meat grinders

What you should immediately pay attention to when choosing an electric meat grinder is its power, it is she who is the main indicator of the capabilities of the electric meat grinder, because if the power is not enough, the machine will become completely useless in the kitchen. An excellent power indicator is a value of 800 W, the optimal one is 500-600 W, however, there are mini models with a power of 200-400 W. The second important parameter when choosing is the material from which the device is made. In general, there is nothing wrong when a special food grade plastic is used for this, which can withstand the loads transmitted to the case.

Internal parts such as grates, knives, auger must necessarily be made of metal, since they take on all the loads during the operation of the device. The auger is the main part of the spiral shape, attachments and knives are attached to it. As it rotates, the auger also moves the meat from the inlet to the outlet of the appliance. It happens that electric meat grinders have two screws: a plastic one for fruits and berries and a metal one for meat, for example, the Tefal ME7011 model. A meat grinder, the body of which is completely made of metal, will be more stable, however, it will add in its mass.

The knives are just as important as the auger. Knives should be made of good steel, they also can be sharpened periodically, and the frequency of this process will depend on the quality of the steel. However, there are models of meat grinders that do not need to sharpen knives, they are either made of high quality steel, or are self-sharpening.

Reverse or reverse scrolling, that is, the rotation of the auger in the opposite direction. It is used in those cases if you have a stuck core, then using the reverse, the auger will return it to the inlet. If the electric meat grinder does not have such a function, then you will have to do it all manually, disassembling the device.

Motor protection can be provided as an automatic circuit breaker or electrical fuse, or as a mechanical interlock. However, both types of protection are designed to protect the motor from overload and overheating.

Another indicator of the quality of electric meat grinders is the gearbox. In the gearbox to reduce the cost of the structure, plastic gears have recently been used, they are less reliable than metal gears and are suitable where there are no large loads, or the resource of the device becomes 2 less. Fortunately, imported manufacturers offer assembled gearboxes that can be replaced at home or in a special workshop for the repair of household appliances.

electric meat grinder malfunction diagnostics

Figure 8 - Metal gear wheel of the electric meat grinder reducer

Figure 9 - Plastic gears from Bosh

A meat grinder is a kitchen appliance with a mechanical or electric drive for crushing and grinding food.

The meat grinder consists of:

cases (material - stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, plastic);
receiver (tray for direct product placement);
auger (element that feeds products to the knife);
four-bladed knife;
lattice (mesh / disc).

A product pre-cut into small pieces / slices is put into the meat grinder on top. Getting between the turns of the screw conveyor (auger), it is transported to the knife.

On the front of the auger there is a "finger" on which the knife is mounted. At the end there is a shank that is driven by a handle or an electrical mechanism.

The knife, tightly attached to the fixed grate, rotates with the auger. Due to this, the product is crushed. Passage and ejection through the holes is ensured by feeding a new portion of the product.

Types of meat grinders

Household appliances are divided into two types:

Mechanical meat grinder operated with a handle. The device is fixed to the edge of the table. For this, the bottom of the case is equipped with rubber feet and a screw clamp.

The latter, twisting, tightly presses the legs to the table top, which prevents the device from moving during operation.

The handle turns the spiral shaft that carries the food and rotates the knife. Adhering to the grate, the blades of the knife grind the product, and it protrudes out through the holes.

In an electric grinder the motor is located inside the housing, it is operated by a button, and there is no need for a handle. At the bottom of the case, rubberized legs must be placed, which perform several functions:

prevent slipping or displacement of the device during operation;
antistatic;
suppress vibration when the engine is running.

Classes:

Top-class meat grinders are distinguished by their performance. Their main function is to grind meat, poultry and fish for minced meat.

Household meat grinders with minimum power, without additional modes and functions.

High: from 1500 to 3000 W, productivity on average 2 kg / 1 min.
Average: from 800 to 1500 W, productivity on average 1.5 kg / 1 min.
Small: from 400 to 800 W, productivity on average 0.8–1.5 kg / 1 min.

Characteristics of meat grinders

Performance

In mechanical meat grinders, this indicator depends on the force applied by a person. On electric models, performance indicates the average weight of the product processed in 60 seconds.

It is widely believed that performance is directly related to power, but this is not always true. There are models with the same power, and at the same time, their performance varies by 1.5, or even 2 times.

In other cases, electrical appliances with low power have the same performance as more powerful models.

In household kitchen appliances, it ranges from 400 W to 2000 W. The power is divided into nominal and maximum.

Nominal- constant power, at which the meat grinder works in normal mode, but not longer than 15 minutes. After that, a long rest is required.

Maximum- the upper threshold of the meat grinder when processing small bones, veins, cartilage. A strictly defined time is used, which manufacturers must indicate in the instructions.

Most often, it does not exceed 60 seconds. It is recommended to use this mode as rarely as possible when grinding:

frozen meat;
stringy or old meat;
bones.

The overwhelming majority of meat grinders have a power reserve. But working in an emergency mode negatively affects the durability of the motor.

All electric models are equipped with motor protection against overloads and overheating.

Automated power breaker

Consists of two metal plates. In normal operation, they are in a closed position. If the motor overheats, then the consumption of electricity increases.

After a short time, when an excess of current is collected on the plates, they are disconnected. The device is de-energized and the next start-up is possible after the motor has cooled down.

Heating element

A plastic fuse that is designed for a specific heating threshold. If an object falls into the meat grinder, which the knife and auger cannot cope with, the motor continues to run and heats up.

When a critical temperature is reached, the fuse bursts, the engine is blocked and the device is disconnected from the network.

Loading tray (platform / tray)

Designed for convenient and safe feeding of products into the mouth for processing.
In electrical appliances with a narrow receiver neck, it is completed as a separate part.
Made of metal or plastic.
Installed from above.

The manual meat grinder is equipped with a wide mouth. Therefore, the use of an additional tray is not required.

Frame

The mechanical meat grinder is made of three materials:

stainless steel (high strength and corrosion resistant material);
aluminum (light weight);
cast iron (heavy, practical, durable).

Electric meat grinders have 3 types of material from which the body is made:

plastic;
metal alloy;
stainless steel.

The main application is grinding meat into a homogeneous mass for minced meat.

Additional use:

shredder (vegetables / fruits);
chopping (ice / nuts);
making mashed potatoes, sauces and juices.

A food pusher is included with electric meat grinders.

This is a necessary precaution to avoid injury, because the number of turns of the auger shaft in electrical devices is at least 5 times higher than when manually rotating a mechanical meat grinder.

Additional equipment depends on the model.

The standard set includes:

grilles with holes of various diameters;
knives;
attachments / graters for vegetables and fruits.

Optional equipment options:

Kebe attachment. It is used to make tubes for further stuffing with meat or vegetables.
Sausage attachment. The shell of the future sausage, tied at the other end, is attached to it, and chopped meat is stuffed inside.
Cutting attachment for dicing, circles, plates, sticks or strips. These attachments include vegetable cutters, graters and shredders.
Cookie attachment. With the help of such attachments, the dough, which is loaded inside, comes out of the finished form. It remains only to cut the resulting sausage into portions and send to the oven.
Discs for minced meat. The most common and well-known grates / nets included in any meat grinder kit. They differ in diameter (from 3 to 9 mm) and the number of internal holes.

Drums for grater / shredder. Grater in the form of a hollow cylinder with various types of holes for vegetables and fruits.
Cutlet mold. Uncommon detail. Thanks to the mold, the minced meat is divided into equal, ready-to-cook portions.
Tomato / soft vegetable attachment. A hollow cylinder with fine holes through which juice and pulp seep.
for citrus fruits. Cap-shaped nozzle. Inside, she leaves a zest, seeds, peel. Only juice is poured out.

These include not only attachments, the completeness of which varies depending on the functionality of the meat grinder and its power, but also additional discs and knives.

In the majority of models of electric meat grinders, there is an automatic reverse function. It is necessary if a vein or other product is screwed onto the auger that the meat grinder is not able to process.
In mechanical meat grinders, reverse is also provided. To do this, it is enough to make a few turns of the handle in the opposite direction.
Some models of electric meat grinders have the ability to load parts into. The main thing is to let them dry after washing to avoid rust.

The main advantage of the electric meat grinder is the fact that the grinding of products in it occurs continuously, unlike.
The first batch of the product is ready for use in 5-10 seconds, and not at the end of the entire procedure, as is the case with.
When comparing a meat grinder and with the same functionality, the first one wins in terms of power.
To install the meat grinder, you do not need to pre-prepare the place and securely fix the device. It is enough to free up space on the table near the outlet.
The advantages include a narrow, long receiver neck. If you remember the safety rules and use a special pusher to promote products, you will not have to worry about your nails and fingers.

disadvantages

A number of common inconveniences that may occur when using electric meat grinders:

Difficulties arise when cleaning the narrow opening of the auger shaft inlet.
Metal parts are capricious to maintain. If you do not dry them properly in time, rust and traces of corrosion often appear.
The electrical cord is not long enough.
High noise level during motor operation.
The meat grinder performs poorly as a grater / shredder. The cylinders are made of thin material, which leads to deformation of the nozzle.

The reverse starts only after a complete stop of the meat grinder.
Large dimensions.
The auger cannot cope with the veins, they wind up, and you have to use the autoreverse.
The food must be cut into small cubes, otherwise they will not pass in the lower part of the neck.
The metal parts of the meat grinder must not be washed in the dishwasher, otherwise they will discolor, rust or become coated.
Poor knife sharpening. The meat grinder can only handle meat without lard and veins.
The auger shaft does not rotate well, as a result of which the meat accumulates in this area and gets stuck.
Plastic gears are fragile and break easily.
Loose tray attachment.
The body and auger made of plastic are fragile, cracks and chips quickly appear.

How to choose a meat grinder

The complete set is directly related to the price of the electric meat grinder. The more nozzles are attached to it, the higher the cost. This rule will help when choosing the meat grinder that will become an indispensable assistant in the kitchen.

Performance and power

The optimal solution for occasional use is the choice of an electric meat grinder with a power of 800 W to 1500 W and a productivity of 1.5-2.5 kg / min.
If you have to use the meat grinder often, you should pay attention to models with a power of 1500 W and a productivity of 2 kg / min and above.
For large volumes and frequent use, it is preferable to choose from the equipment that consumes up to 2000 W with a performance of up to 3 kg.
Electric meat grinders of this power are not suitable for home cooking anymore, they are designed for use in public catering places.

Reliability

The material from which the body, auger and knives, grates, attachments are made, must be of high quality. It is important that it does not contain harmful substances. It is advisable to choose parts made of metal, not plastic.

Noisiness

The lower this indicator, the more pleasant and easier it is to work with the meat grinder. The highest threshold is 82 dB. The human body normally perceives noise in the range from 70 to 75 dB. Acceptable vibration indicators range from 60-70 dB.

Dimensions (edit)

The dimensions, weight, tray for storing attachments and compartment for the cord are taken into account. Pay attention to the height of the outlet.

Functionality

It is necessary to think in advance what functions the electrical appliance should have, which attachments will have to be used constantly, and which ones can be completely abandoned.

On average, it is 1-2 years. But, if you follow the rules of use and safety, the meat grinder will last longer.

It is better if it is made of stainless steel, which does not contain impurities harmful to the body, and not a metal alloy or plastic.

In this case, he:

operated longer;
easier to clean / wash, including in;
does not react with food;
does not absorb odors;
does not change color (does not fade);
does not deform from temperature.

Not a primary, but a necessary function in a meat grinder.

Without it, you will have to stop work every time and disassemble the device in order to remove a vein or a piece of bone or unwind fibers.

Material

The use of metal in the manufacture of meat grinders is no longer a novelty. But still not uncommon are models of electric meat grinders with a housing and a screw shaft made of plastic.

On the one hand, this is a disadvantage. Plastic parts are fragile and do not inspire confidence in the consumer in terms of reliability and durability.

On the other hand, this is a plus. If it encounters bone, cartilage or sinewy meat, the plastic auger will break faster than the motor overheats.

In this case, you can do without replacing the broken part yourself and avoid costly repairs or the purchase of a new kitchen unit.

Mechanical meat grinder:

Before starting work, you must make sure that the meat grinder is secured, and all parts are installed in their places.
The product is put into the receiver, which has been cut into pieces or slices in advance.
When pushing towards the auger, it is important to remember the safety rules and to protect your fingers.
After the completion of the work, the meat grinder is disassembled, the parts are washed and dried.

Electric meat grinder:

Make sure before you start chopping meat or other food that there are no bones in it.
Chop the meat for chopping into medium-sized chunks, strips or cubes, and thaw frozen. This will prolong the life of the knives and the motor.
Make sure the knives are sufficiently sharpened.
Remember that the meat grinder is not designed to process hard fiber foods.
Use the pusher, without replacing it with improvised means, and even more so with your fingers.
At the end of the work, turn off the device, disconnect it from the mains and only then disassemble it.
Use only those parts and accessories that are included with the device or that are suitable for it.

At the end of the work, when the meat grinder is already turned off from the network, you must follow the following rules:

Remove product residues from the housing and from the auger shaft.
Wash the parts with warm water and soap or a mild detergent.
Rinse and dry. To speed up, you can use paper ones.
Lubricate knife, discs and attachments with vegetable oil to prevent oxidation.

Immerse the housing, wire or plug of the appliance in liquid.
Leave the included meat grinder unattended.
Leave the device in working mode if there are children or animals nearby.
Place the device on or near hot surfaces,.
Carry / move the device using the power cord.
Handle the electrical cable with wet hands.
Use the device with a damaged case, wire or plug, when the engine is unstable, after being dropped or otherwise damaged.

If repair or complex replacement of a part is required, contact the service center.

The terms and conditions are different for each manufacturer.

In some cases, the return period for defective goods is limited to 15 days from the date of purchase. But in most cases, the warranty lasts from 6 months to 2 years.

Required documents:

purchase receipt;
passport;
completed warranty card.

Return or exchange for another device is possible in the following cases:

Not satisfied with the color, size, characteristics.
Minor / significant shortcomings identified.
If the warranty has expired or has not been installed, but less than 2 years have passed. In this case, you will have to prove that the breakdown occurred before the purchase.
In addition to the warranty period, do not forget about the service life, during which the return of the meat grinder is also possible, but only if the marriage is significant and incorrigible.

In this case, claims are made to the manufacturer or an authorized representative.

If the defect can be rectified, it must be corrected 20 days in advance.

In this situation, the buyer also needs to prove that the malfunction appeared before the device was handed over to him.

If the meat grinder has never been used, the receipt, presentation, seals, labels have been preserved.

It is possible to return the goods of proper quality in the case of a valid guarantee and with the consent of the employee of the outlet.

If an inspection or examination is carried out, the buyer has the right to be present.

When the meat grinder cannot be exchanged / returned:

If the device is listed in the catalog of non-food products of appropriate quality, which cannot be returned / replaced.
If the defect occurred through the fault of the consumer due to non-observance of the rules of operation and safety.
Removed / changed / missing serial number.
When replacing parts with non-original ones or if the repairs were not carried out in a service center.
Lost warranty card / sales receipt.

Full information on the return or exchange of an electrical device is provided by the manufacturer or sales representative of the company.

First of all, parts that are made of plastic break down. If the electric meat grinder is of a well-known brand, it is not difficult to find spare parts.

The auger shaft or safety gear can be easily replaced by yourself. But if a breakdown has occurred in a motor or case, you should not rely on your own strength and knowledge, it is better to entrust the repair of the device to people who are professionally versed in this.

In the second place, the nozzles break, because they are made of fragile materials. In these cases, there are spare kits, less often it is possible to purchase a separate unit.

Parts that you can change yourself:

knives;
nets / lattices;
loading tray;
screw shaft;
nozzles;
molds;
graters;
tomato press;
vegetable cutter.

Replacement of parts, in which it is better to repair electric meat grinders at a service center:

buttons;
hulls;
motors;
electrical cords;
gears;
circuit breakers;
reducers;
oil seals;
rubber seals;
pulleys;
brushes;
electronic modules.

Manufacturers

Bosch

The popular brand is part of a group of companies owned by the German concern Robert Bosch GmbH. Under this brand, a number of kitchen appliances are produced that can satisfy even the very picky customers.

Sales offices and customer service centers are located in more than 140 countries around the world. The list of goods presented on the market is distinguished by quality, loyal value and attractive design.

The brand belongs to a Japanese commercial company. Known for high quality, performance and durability of products.

The main factories are located in Japan, which does not prevent the company from exporting goods to 120 countries around the world and serving customers at the proper level.

Of the pleasant features, the products stand out favorably:

pricing policy;
functionality;
introduction of new technologies;
attractiveness of appearance.

This brand is the property of a French commercial organization, the world's leading market leader in household appliances. The brand has long become popular among outside its homeland and has already conquered customers in 135 countries.

The main direction of the Moulinex company is kitchen appliances. A distinctive feature of the product is its ease of use.

Meat grinders of this brand are different:

convenience;
compactness;
grace;
various attractive colors.

The trade brand of the Dutch public company Royal Philips, which offers the widest range of technology products to improve the quality of life for people.

Philips meat grinders, with sufficient performance, stand out for their low power consumption and price.

Trademark of an Israeli company - an international manufacturer of household appliances.

Polaris positions itself as a manufacturer of quality products for the home, but this figure is not reflected in meat grinders. Compared to other brands of household appliances with the same power, this manufacturer's products are inferior in performance.

The trademark of the Russian company Technopoisk LLC, although it is still claimed that the Redmond trademark belongs to an American company.

Due to the unreasonable secrecy of the founders / manufacturers, the reliability of the information on the official website is also questionable.

The firm has been involved in scandals about unfair competition more than once and has been sued for copying products from other brands.

Claims against the company:

deliberately misleading the buyer;
violation of the terms of the guarantee;
the inability to quickly find and order spare parts, get help at the service center;
overestimated cost of products, externally and in characteristics identical to other brands.

An English-Russian trademark created in Russia. Registered in the UK. Products are manufactured in China and Southeast Asia. The main office of the company is in Hong Kong.

The direction of production is small-sized household appliances and electronics.

Despite such an intricate manufacturing and distribution scheme, products under the Scarlett brand:

known;
are popular;
unpretentious in maintenance;
wear-resistant;
are inexpensive.

Supra

In addition to household appliances for the kitchen and home, the company produces equipment for cars, dishes, lighting equipment and climatic equipment.

The office of the company is located in Japan, the products are manufactured in China, the goods are mostly distributed in the markets of Russia and the former CIS.

The electrical appliances of this company are easy to operate and, with a discreet design, are quite functional and durable.

Vitek

Chinese company-manufacturer of household appliances and electronics with Russian roots, registered in Austria.

The brand is well known on the territory of the Russian Federation and in neighboring countries, in contrast to Europe and the West.

The company manufactures products of average quality, which fully satisfy the unpretentious consumer. The advantages are the price, design and color solutions of the goods.

The trademark belongs to the Bosch concern. Household electrical appliances are produced under this brand. Each type is represented by a separate line of models that differ in appearance, equipment, characteristics and functionality.

A meat grinder is an indispensable item in the kitchen of every housewife. It can be used to prepare various meat dishes. In addition to chopping meat, this unit can process fish and vegetables. Nowadays, a wide range of meat grinders is presented on the market, which differ from each other in their characteristics. You need to know the device of the meat grinder in order to choose the option that suits you. This type of kitchen equipment can be mechanical as well as electrical. In the past, the vast majority of housewives used mechanical devices.

Today, women are increasingly using electrical devices. Before use, you should familiarize yourself with the rules for using the meat grinder. The device must be operated out of the reach of children.

What are the advantages of an electric meat grinder?

This unit has a number of advantages over other types:

The device of an electric meat grinder is safer than a mechanical one. Thanks to a special pusher, a person does not need to straighten pieces of meat with his fingers. The risk of injury is reduced.
This type of meat grinder is very powerful. It grinds meat better than a food processor. If you need to process a piece of meat in which there are many veins, then the electric meat grinder will perfectly cope with this task. It will make a wonderful minced meat.
The electric appliance does not need to be fixed or screwed to the edge of the countertop. The only prerequisite for work is the presence of a 220 V outlet nearby.

Design

The meat grinder device includes the following elements:

Plastic or metal housing.
Engine (located inside the device).
Receiver of meat.
Special tray for meat.
Auger shaft.
Plastic pusher for meat.
A set of knives.
Special grill;
Cover for fixing.

Some grinder devices are supplemented with the following details:

Lattice set. Each has a specific hole diameter.
Knives for cutting fish, vegetables.
Sets of attachments and graters for cutting fruit.
Dough attachment.
Sausage shaping attachments.

How does it work?

Before buying, it is important to know everything about the device and the principle of operation of the meat grinder. In order for the device to serve for a long time, it is necessary to cut the meat correctly. The pieces must fit into the hopper and not get stuck in it. Better to use a plastic pusher. This is necessary for the meat to reach the auger shaft. The pieces, after passing through the shaft, fall to the grate. After that, they are cut with a knife.

There are special ribs on the shaft of the meat receiver. They are needed in order to make small pieces of meat from large pieces. It must be remembered that the device constantly grinds the product. Therefore, it is necessary to put new portions of food into the meat receiver in a timely manner. Fresh minced meat appears through the grate, ready for use. The device does not imply complex elements in the design.

What rules should be followed when using the unit?

A meat grinder is usually bought for more than one year. Therefore, in order for the unit to work properly for a long time, you should adhere to the following rules:

No need to try to process bones along with meat, even the smallest ones. In order for the knives, as well as the engine of the device, to work without breakdowns, it is better to cut the meat into small pieces.
After the work is completed, you should immediately disassemble the device. It is necessary to wash all the constituent elements, and then dry with a towel.
It is necessary to periodically sharpen knives in a meat grinder. Their device is such that they become dull over time.

What aspects should you pay attention to when choosing a technique?

To buy a meat grinder, which will become an indispensable kitchen device, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

The main parameter that people pay attention to before buying is the power of the device. It ranges from 400 W to 2000 W. You need to understand that the result of the work will depend on the power indicator. The throughput per minute shows how powerful the device you are looking for is. The higher the power, the better the meat grinder copes with veined meat. It is recommended to buy devices whose wattage ranges from 1000 to 1500 watts. These grinders are good because they do not make much noise during operation. If you take a more powerful device, then it will be much noisier.
An equally important aspect is the material from which the meat grinder is made. There are units with a plastic casing, as well as with a steel casing. It is worth looking at the composition of the alloy on the package, it should not include particles harmful to human health.
It is better to take the auger and knives from metal. Grilles should also be bought metal. They cope better with loads than plastic counterparts. Reviews testify to this. It is believed that the most durable meat grinders are those in which the auger transmission device is made of metal.
If the device of the meat grinder provides a reverse function, then such a technique will be more convenient than analogs without this function. If during processing a vein or part of the meat gets stuck in the mechanism, then press a special button and the hitch will be eliminated. The device of a mechanical meat grinder involves disassembling the device in such a situation.
It is better to opt for a device with two modes of operation. In this case, the meat grinder can be turned on at full capacity only if there is a special need. If it does not work at full strength, the noise effect will decrease.
Pay attention to protecting the motor against possible overheating. If you buy a model that has this function, then it will work much longer than a device without protection. The motor-protected model only runs continuously for fifteen minutes without interruption. Thus, the hostess will not be able to burn the device.
Before buying, you should understand what a person expects from the meat grinder, what functions he needs to see in the device. For some, a set of knives for processing meat is enough. Others want to see a vegetable grater and juicer in the device.
It is recommended to study the device of the manual meat grinder, as well as the design of the electric model. You need to understand what type is suitable for the hostess.

Bosch

When choosing a device for processing meat, you should pay attention to the Bosch meat grinder. The device is very convenient for household use. Most in demand is the model It has an optimum rated power of 500 W. The maximum motor power of this appliance is 1600 W.

The meat grinder gives good performance indicators, which is 2.8 kilograms of meat per minute. This model has a reverse, and there are also two grilles. There are two attachments for different cutting of meat. The diameter of the holes in the grill is 4.5 millimeters. This model differs from others in the presence of an overload protection function. The only drawback in this configuration is the absence of a fruit chopping attachment. The meat grinder is lightweight - 4.45 kilograms.

Other features

This type of device has a special design that is distinguished by its ergonomics. There is a separate compartment in the meat grinder where all attachments are placed. The model has special rubberized feet. They provide additional stability during operation of the device. The body of the device is made of plastic. This model attracts buyers with its price. There are also more powerful devices from this company.

What is the difference between the Moulinex technique?

The device of the Mulinex meat grinder has its own distinctive features. This manufacturer has established itself in the market due to its good quality products.

It is worth paying attention to the line of meat grinders, which are distinguished by high power. Among these models, the HV7 2200 is popular. It is distinguished by its versatility. Along with the device, the set includes additional attachments, graters for working with vegetables. Three additional grilles can also be seen in the accessories. They are made of special stainless steel. There is also a sausage attachment. The device has a high performance indicator. It is 4.3 kilograms of meat per minute.

The device panel is made of metal. There is also a metal tray for receiving meat. The Mulinex meat grinder does not take up much space in the kitchen, it weighs little. The device can be taken with you to the dacha; a convenient handle is provided for this.

Features of the auger device

You should study the device of the meat grinder screw. It means the main part in the unit. She is responsible for passing pieces of meat through the device. The auger is made of metal and is highly durable. This part of the meat grinder looks like a spiral, which has pushers. They move and remove the excess as they move, grinding pieces of meat even when they pass between the ribs and the body of the meat grinder.

It must be remembered that a sleeve must be put on the auger shaft from the rear. It is needed so that the liquid does not leak out and get onto the gearbox.