Cooking over time is becoming an easier and more enjoyable task. A large number of diverse kitchen appliances significantly saves man's time and energy. One such device is an electric meat grinder. On sale are many models of various brands. They differ in a set of functions, power, design, cost. True, there is one point that unites all types of meat grinders from different manufacturers. For their continuous operation, it is necessary to monitor the state of the main parts of the device, one of which is a meat grinder knife.
Production material
Most knives are made of stainless steel. Thanks to the hard alloy, they work perfectly for a long time without sharpening, and also are highly durable. More expensive models of meat grinders are equipped with knives with a special coating, most often stellite, which further increases the wear resistance of the part. The main components of this alloy are chromium and cobalt, tungsten and molybdenum are added to them. Such a coating not only allows you to get a very durable knife for a meat grinder, but also makes it possible not to sharpen a part for a long time.
Types of knives
Knives vary depending on the shape of their attachment to the meat grinder shaft. They are tetrahedral, hexagonal or can be made in any other configuration. The number of blades also changes. Most often there are four, but there are parts with two or six cutting elements. Knives of a curved form are very convenient in operation. Unlike direct ones, they prevent winding of veins from meat on the meat grinder shaft, thereby accelerating the operation of the device and protecting it from breakdowns. Each well-known manufacturer offers both the meat grinders themselves and their components in different designs. For example, a Bosch meat grinder knife can have different shapes, as well as a different number of blades.
Terms of Use
In order for the meat grinder knife to last as long as possible and not break at the most inopportune moment, some recommendations must be observed:
1. You can grind in a meat grinder only meat cleared of bones and tendons. Of course, the knife will cope with small fragments and cartilage, but larger solid pieces can cause damage to the cutting blades. Care must be taken when chopping fruits and vegetables and make sure that no seeds fall into the device.
2. No need to overload the meat grinder with too large pieces, even the most durable knife can not cope with so much meat.
3. After use, the meat grinder should be washed well with running water. Soaking a part in a liquid is not worth it, it can damage the metal or its coating. Before folding the knives into the storage compartment, make sure that they are completely dry.
4. Even the best quality knives can become dull with time. Their sharpening should be done by specialists, then after processing the knife will perform its functions in the same way as before.
If trouble could not be avoided, and the cutting blades are broken, you can buy a new knife. It should be remembered that a specific type of cutting part is suitable for each specific device. For example, a knife for a Braun meat grinder will fit the model of the same name kitchen equipment. Incompatible elements will work very little and can lead to another breakdown.