Nesco FG-400PR User Manual

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1.  Place the unit on a flat and stable work surface. Be sure unit is fully assembled 

(see Assembly Instructions,  page 3).

2.  Make sure the Switch is in the “OFF” (O) position.
3.  Insert plug into standard 120 Volt electrical outlet, rated 15A minimum.
4.  Place a wide, shallow bowl or plate beneath the 

Grinder Head to catch ground food.

5.  Press Switch to “ON” (I). Always have the unit 

running before adding food.

6.  Cut food into strips or cubes slightly smaller than the 

Hopper opening.

7.  Place food into the Hopper and use Pushrod to 

gently feed food into the Feed Screw. Do not force 
food into the Grinder Head and NEVER use fingers 
or other tools, other than recommended by appliance 
manufacturer, to feed food into Grinder Head.

8.  If the motor slows or stops, this may be due to jammed food. See 

instructions below for clearing jammed foods. IMPORTANT - NEVER PUT 
YOUR FINGERS INTO THE FOOD HOPPER OPENING WHILE UNIT IS 
OPERATING OR PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

9.  When you have finished grinding food, press Switch to “OFF” (O), unplug from 

electrical outlet and follow cleaning instructions.

1.  If the motor slows or stops, press Switch “OFF” (O) immediately.
2.  Press the Switch to the REVERSE position for several seconds to clear 

jammed food in the Grinder Head.

3.  Release the Reverse switch and try operating as usual.
4.  If motor slows or stops again, press Switch “OFF” (O) and unplug from electrical outlet. 

Follow cleaning instructions to clear the jammed food completely.