How to unwind a meat grinder if it is stuck

A meat grinder is an indispensable helper for housewives in many kitchens. The life of such a unit, if properly managed, is usually very high. But breakdowns do happen, what to do in such cases?

How to disassemble a meat grinder

It happens that the meat grinder washer seizes up and doesn’t feel like unscrewing. This happens often, and this is due to the fact that the meat grinder, not washed, lies for some time in assembled form. Even if you do not see the dirt, this does not mean that it is not there, the particles can be very small, insignificant. Also, a little rust also contributes to "sticking".

ATTENTION! To prevent this from happening, rinse all the parts very carefully after use, then dry them and store them unassembled.

If, nevertheless, a closure has occurred, then these methods will help you:

• soak the meat grinder in water along with dishwashing detergent. It will corrode fat and, possibly, help to turn over;
• dip the entire structure for 5 minutes in boiling water, after which, without waiting for cooling, try unscrewing the washer. Use silicone gloves to avoid burns;
• use an adjustable wrench or a manual vise;
• the very last way: knock with a hammer, in the hope that it will move slightly and you can unscrew it. Use this method in extreme cases, because there is a high probability of damage.

Common Causes of Failure

Among the obvious visible and technical reasons why the meat grinder does not twist meat, there are those that can be eliminated on their own:

1. The most common cause of malfunctions is an incorrect assembly. It would seem that it is difficult to combine several parts? In fact, you need to take into account several subtleties and follow the instructions, firmly attaching each to do. Most often, the snag lies in the knife. When installing a wide part of it, it should be outside.
2. Confused knives and grill. With such a defect, the meat grinder will continue to work, but the meat will not produce twisted, but crushed and ragged. In this situation, it is easier to take the details to the workshop, where they will be sharpened by professionals. But if you have the necessary skills, you can try to do it at home. Do not forget to grease the parts with oil at the end, an ordinary sunflower will do.
3. The knife is not in close contact with the net. In this case, turn the meat grinder on its side and you will notice that some part is hanging. Using the right washer, you can easily seal the structure. Place it between the knife and the screw.
4. It's about the meat itself, not the car. If the product contains too many veins, veins, cartilage, then this complicates the whole process. They do not twist, but only wound on a spiral, thereby clogging the passage. If you have this type of meat, you need to stop often and clean the meat grinder.

TIP! To make your task easier, use unfrozen defrosted meat, then the pieces will be a little tougher and it will be easier to grind them.