KitchenAid KSMMGA Metal Food Grinder Attachment Owner’s Manual

KitchenAid KSMMGA Metal Food Grinder

PARTS AND FEATURES

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

  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 or knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  3. Turn the Stand Mixer OFF (and detach the Metal Food Grinder attachment from the Stand Mixer) after each use of the attachment and before cleaning. Make sure motor stops completely before disassembling.
  4. Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep fingers out of discharge opening.
  5. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
  6. Never feed food by hand. Always use the food pusher.
  7. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
  8. Do not use fingers to scrape food away from discharge disc while appliance is operating. Cut-type injury may result.
  9. Also see the Important Safeguards section included in the Stand Mixer Use and Care guide.
GUIDE TO GRINDING

NOTE: None of the parts and accessories of this KitchenAid® Metal Food Grinder attachment (model KSMMGA) are compatible with the parts and accessories of the KitchenAid® Food Grinder attachment (models FGA, SSA, FT, FVSP, FVSFGA, KSMFPPA, KSMGSSA) and vice versa.

USE THESE PARTS WITH THESE PARTS SUGGESTED USES SPEED
Fine grinding plate (3 mm)  

Blade

 Cooked meats for spreads, hard cheeses (e.g. Parmesan), bread crumbs  

4

Medium grinding plate (4.5 mm) Blade Raw or cooked meats, meats for sausages 4
Coarse grinding plate (8 mm) Blade Raw meats for burgers and chili, vegetables for salsas and  sauces 4
Small sausage stuffer tube (9.5 mm) Sausage stuffer plate Breakfast sausage, smaller sausages 4
Large sausage stuffer tube (19 mm) Sausage stuffer plate Bratwurst, larger sausages 4

ASSEMBLING

Wash all parts with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly before use.

  1. Insert the grind screw into the main housing. Then, place the blade over the end of the grind screw. The blade should fit entirely inside the housing. If it doesn’t, pull it off, turn it over, and place it again.
  2. Place grinding plate over the blade, matching the notch of the plate with the tab on the bottom of the main housing.
  3. Place the collar on the main housing, turning clockwise by hand until secured but not tightened.

ATTACHING THE METAL FOOD GRINDER ATTACHMENT TO THE STAND MIXER

  1. Turn the Stand Mixer off and unplug.
  2. For Stand Mixers with a hinged attachment hub cover: Flip up to open.
    For Stand Mixers with a removable attachment hub cover: Turn the attachment knob counterclockwise to remove attachment hub cover.
  3. Insert the attachment shaft housing into the attachment hub, making certain the power shaft fits into the square hub socket. If necessary, rotate the attachment back and forth. The pin on the attachment housing will fit into the notch of the hub rim when in the proper position.
  4. Tighten the Stand Mixer attachment hub knob clockwise until the attachment is completely secured to the Stand Mixer.

GRINDING WITH THE METAL FOOD GRINDER ATTACHMENT

  1. Cut food into small strips or pieces sized to fit into the feed tube.
  2. Turn the Stand Mixer to Speed 4 and feed food into the feed tube using the food pusher.

WARNING

  • Always use food pusher.
  • Keep fingers out of openings.
  • Keep away from children.
  • Failure to do so can result in amputation or cuts.

ASSEMBLING THE SAUSAGE STUFFER

  1. Insert the grind screw into the main housing. Then insert the sausage stuffer plate over the end of the grind screw, matching the notch of the plate with the tab on the bottom of the main housing.
  2. Insert the desired sausage stuffer tube (large or small) through the collar. Then, place the collar and tube assembly on the main housing, turning the ring by hand until secured but not tightened.
USING THE SAUSAGE STUFFER
  1. Feed meat into the Metal Food Grinder attachment before adding the sausage stuffer tube. This will eliminate air pockets.
  2. Lubricate the sausage stuffer tube and slide one casing over the tube, leaving about four inches to tie off the end.
  3. Turn the Stand Mixer on to Speed 4 and slowly push the meat through the grinder. Hold the casing firmly as it fills. If air bubbles are created during the fill process, use a pin or needle to pop the bubble.
  4. Run meat through until 4-6 inches of casing is left unfilled. Turn off the Stand Mixer and tie the remaining end of the casing, or use a tie string.

NOTE: For segmented-type sausage (e.g., bratwurst), twist casing ends in alternating directions at desired sausage link length.

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

HELPFUL HINTS

For best results, grind meat that is very cold or partially frozen. The grinder parts can be pre-chilled in the refrigerator or freezer before use to maintain a cold grinding temperature.
For more tender results, some meats can be ground twice. However, fatty meats should be ground only once.
To grind bread for crumbs, be sure that bread is either oven-dried thoroughly to remove all moisture, or not dried at all. Partially dried bread may jam the Metal Food Grinder attachment.

NOTE: Very hard, dense foods such as completely dried homemade bread should not be ground in the Metal Food Grinder attachment. Homemade bread should be ground fresh and then oven- or air-dried.
If using natural casings, it is recommended to first soak them in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess salt, then rinse several times by running cold water through the entire length of the casing. For best results for sausage, refer also to the instructions that came with the casings.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE METAL FOOD GRINDER ATTACHMENT
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes, and tips on how to use your Food Grinder attachment.

CARE AND CLEANING

  1. Use the cleaning brush to clean the main housing and other accessories, including the grinding plates.
  2. The following parts are dishwasher-safe, top rack only: sausage stuffer plate, sausage stuffer tubes, cleaning brush, and food pusher.
  3. The following parts should be hand-washed only, using warm, soapy water and drying thoroughly: main housing, grind screw, collar, tray, grinding plates, and blade.

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON USING THE METAL FOOD GRINDER ATTACHMENT
Visit kitchenaid.com/quickstart for additional instructions with videos, inspiring recipes, and tips on how to use your Food Grinder attachment.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

KITCHENAID METAL FOOD GRINDER ATTACHMENT WARRANTY FOR THE 50 UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, AND CANADA.

This warranty extends to the purchaser and any succeeding owner for Metal Food Grinder attachments operated in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Length of Warranty: One Year Full Warranty from date of purchase.

KitchenAid Will Pay for Your Choice of:
Hassle-Free Replacement of your Metal Food Grinder attachment. See the next page for details on how to arrange for service, or call the Customer eXperience Center toll-free at 1-800-541-6390. OR
The replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials and workmanship. Service must be provided by an Authorized KitchenAid Service Center.

KitchenAid Will Not Pay for:

  • A. Repairs when your Metal Food Grinder attachment is used in other than normal single family home use.
  • B. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse or abuse.
  • C. Any shipping or handling costs to deliver your Metal Food Grinder attachment to an Authorized Service Center.
  • D. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for Metal Food Grinder attachments operated outside the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR, OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED, CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. KITCHENAID AND KITCHENAID CANADA DO NOT ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY—50 UNITED STATES, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUERTO RICO

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of KitchenAid that, if your Metal Food Grinder attachment should fail within the first year of ownership, KitchenAid will arrange to deliver an identical or comparable replacement to your door free of charge and arrange to have your original Metal Food Grinder attachment returned to us. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty.

If your Metal Food Grinder attachment should fail within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call. Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address (no P.O. Box numbers, please).

When you receive your replacement Metal Food Grinder attachment, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Metal Food Grinder attachment and send it back to KitchenAid.

HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY—CANADA

We’re so confident the quality of our products meets the exacting standards of the KitchenAid brand that, if your Metal Food Grinder attachment should fail within the first year of ownership, we will replace your Metal Food Grinder attachment with an identical or comparable replacement. Your replacement unit will also be covered by our one year limited warranty.

If your Metal Food Grinder attachment should fail within the first year of ownership, simply call our toll-free Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-807-6777 Monday through Friday. Please have your original sales receipt available when you call. Proof of purchase will be required to initiate the claim. Give the consultant your complete shipping address.

When you receive your replacement Metal Food Grinder attachment, use the carton, packing materials, and prepaid shipping label to pack up your original Metal Food Grinder attachment and send it back to KitchenAid.

ARRANGING FOR SERVICE AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES, OR ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

In the United States and Puerto Rico:
For service information, or to order accessories or replacement parts, call toll-free at 1-800-541-6390 or write to:
Customer eXperience Center, KitchenAid Small Appliances,
P.O. Box 218, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0218

Outside the United States and Puerto Rico:
Consult your local KitchenAid dealer or the store where you purchased the Metal Food Grinder attachment for information on how to obtain service.
For service information in Canada:
Call toll-free 1-800-807-6777.
For service information in Mexico:
Call toll-free 01-800-0022-767.

WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
SMALL KITCHENAID BRAND APPLIANCES

IMPORTANT: To be used, this Warranty Certificate or Card must be presented along with the original invoice or receipt for the guaranteed product. For Colombia, the invoice may only be required as permitted by local regulations. SUGGESTION: We invite you to register your product by contacting our Customer Service Centers through the different options available in each country, which are listed in point 6 of this Warranty Certificate.

  1. Manufacturer/Importer/Marketer/Guarantor:
    For the purposes of this Warranty Certificate, the following will act as Guarantors with regard to the guaranteed products:
    In Argentina: Whirlpool Puntana S.A. In Chile: Whirlpool Chile Ltda. In Colombia: Whirlpool Colombia S.A.S. In Ecuador: Whirlpool Ecuador S.A. In El Salvador: Whirlpool El Salvador S.A. de C.V. In Guatemala: Whirlpool Guatemala S.A. In Mexico: Whirlpool Mexico S.A. de C.V. In Peru: Whirlpool Peru S.R.L. In Puerto Rico, Whirlpool Corporation.

    In the countries listed in the previous paragraph, the Warranty granted through this Warranty Certificate is limited to the products distributed and/or marketed by the entities indicated above in each country.
    In the countries listed in point 6, except Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, this Warranty is not valid without the signature and stamp of the corresponding Distributor. For the purposes of this document, the Distributor will be directly responsible to the end consumer, and will therefore act as Guarantor.

  2. Technical specifications, conditions of installation, use, maintenance and repair:
    The technical specifications for correct product customization, installation and operation, the conditions and specifications for use, and those regarding repairs, including where they will be performed and how to make use of the Warranty granted by this Warranty Certificate – including contact information for the purchase of legitimate replacement parts – are detailed in this Certificate and in the corresponding User’s Manual, of which this document is an integral part.
    Service may be requested under this Warranty in person and/or by phone and/or email by contacting the Guarantor’s Customer Service Center.
  3. Validity conditions and extension terms of the warranty and rights of the Beneficiary/Holder
    • The Beneficiary/Holder of the Warranty contained in this Certificate has the right to demand that the Guarantor provide the skilled labor and replacement parts required to repair and ensure proper operation of the guaranteed product, free of charge, to the Beneficiary/Holder. The Guarantor, in turn, is obligated to do so when the product requires service due to defects or failures of the appliance or its components, as long as they occur under normal operating conditions. The product serial number is indicated at the end of point 5 of this document, and/or on the product label, and/or in the User’s Manual supplied with the product, of which this Certificate is an integral part.
    • The validity period of the Warranty granted through this document is one (1) year from the original date of purchase by the end user of the guaranteed product. During this period, the Guarantor will ensure that the product is repaired free of charge under the terms indicated above.
    • The Guarantor undertakes to repair the guaranteed product within thirty (30) working days of the entry date of the service request, except in the event of shipping delays for parts originating from other countries, or lack of provision and/or stock of replacement parts for reasons beyond the Guarantor’s control. In any case, the Beneficiary/Holder will be informed in a timely manner of any delays that may affect the time required to repair the guaranteed product.
    • The Beneficiary/Holder of the Warranty contained in this Certificate may transfer the warranty along with the guaranteed product during its validity period. In this case, the Guarantor will only recognize the new Beneficiary for the remainder of the validity period.
    • The validity of the Warranty granted through this document is subject to the guaranteed product being used exclusively for domestic purposes in accordance with the other conditions established in this Certificate. It also requires that the product be used under normal conditions in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions indicated in the User’s Manual, of which this Warranty Certificate is an integral part.
    • In addition, for the Warranty to be valid, the product must be used and installed in accordance with the instructions and recommendations established in the User’s Manual.
    • Be sure to keep the product protected from the effects of weather (e.g., heat, humidity, cold, rain), and do not place it outdoors.
  4. This product Warranty does not cover:
    • Damage caused by incorrect, inappropriate, or illegal installation of the product.
    • Damage caused by an installation and/or correction of a poor installation performed by third parties not authorized by the Guarantor.
    • Damage to the product and/or any other part/replacement part of the product due to inadequate voltage, defective electrical installations, and/or electric current fluctuations.
    • Damage caused by incorrect use of the product.
    • Damage caused by elements foreign to the product.
    • Damage caused by undue use of chemical or abrasive cleaners, not designed or recommended for cleaning appliances.
    • Damage to glass, porcelain, plastic, rubber, or painted parts.
    • Damage caused by normal product deterioration or misuse.
    • Damage caused by accident, or by any human or natural act that could be considered a fortuitous event or force majeure.
    • Damage caused by rodents, insects, or any other animal.
    • Damage caused by blows, falls, and/or scratches.
    • Failures in light bulbs or lamps in products featuring interior lighting.
    • When the failure, damage, or defect is due to transport and/or handling by a third party not authorized by the Guarantor.
    • General product maintenance tasks not motivated by failures and/or not included in repairs arising from warranty claims.
    • Freight/transport and/or product delivery expenses for product repair purposes when not authorized by the Guarantor.
    • Replacement of accessories supplied with the product.

      NOTE: The Warranty will be void if the repair and/or handling of the guaranteed product has been performed by service technicians not authorized by the Guarantor, and/or due to the use of non-original replacement parts.
      The Guarantor is not responsible for any direct and/or indirect material and/or personal damage or injury that could be suffered by the purchaser, consumer, and/or third parties in connection with the guaranteed product, due to non-compliance with the instructions contained in the User’s Manual for the product covered by this warranty, of which this Warranty Certificate is an integral part, and particularly those caused by non-compliance with current standards and regulations governing home installations.

      This Warranty does not constitute, and under no circumstances may be interpreted as, an extension of the terms and conditions of the legal product warranty established by local law. This Warranty does not grant the Beneficiary/Holder any rights other than those expressly indicated in this document. The above is without prejudice to the Legal Warranty recognized by each country, which will be effective under the terms of applicable local laws in the event of discrepancies.
      The Warranty granted through this Warranty Certificate is only legal during the time period stipulated locally as such by law. In this sense, it is regarded as conventional with regard to the validity period granted beyond the minimum term required by the applicable regulations in each country.

  5. Identification of the guaranteed product
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    Distributor name/Warehouse: Product:
    Address/Phone number: Model:
    City and country of purchase: Series no.:
    Date of purchase: Invoice no.:
    Delivery date: Brand:
    Size or capacity (if applicable): Default material and color

    Contact information for the Guarantor’s Customer Service Center

    ARGENTINA

    Guarantor: Whirlpool Puntana S.A.
    Address: Av. Crovara 2550 – (B1766CBU). La Tablada – Pcia. Buenos Aires – Argentina
    Legal Address: Calle San Martín 140, piso 14° – (C1004AAD). Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Single national line: 0810 333 7461
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    Address: Alcántara 44, Piso 7, Las Condes, Santiago de Chile
    In Chile and from your mobile phone, call +56 2 753 2600
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