The man who invented a typewriter, a bicycle and a trolley, Carl Dreis, in the 19th century proposed replacing housewives with semi-circular knives with a handle with a mechanical meat grinder. The continuous development of technology and science in the 21st century contributed to the emergence of electrical appliances for minced meat. According to statistics, fake kitchen tools in the appliance market are about 40%. Therefore, before purchasing a meat grinder, it is important to verify its quality. So, the Zelmer meat grinder reviews are mostly approving, and it will be discussed.
Zelmer
The company specializes in the production of small household appliances: vacuum cleaners, mixers, meat grinders, kettles, food processors, hair dryers and irons. The product line in 2009 totaled about 150 products.
The Polish company has a long history since 1951. Then she was engaged in the production of strollers and bicycles. The first vacuum cleaners of this brand appeared in 1953.
Export of goods to the markets of small household appliances covers 27 countries. Zelmer products have many distinguished awards in quality and design. Since 2013, the company is part of the Bosch & Siemens group. All these regalia help the buyer to choose the goods of this brand. That is why the Zelmer meat grinder combined customer reviews into a single positive feature of the device, which is distinguished by its reliability and durability.
Power
The parameter that you should first pay attention to when choosing a kitchen assistant for grinding meat is power. However, one should be aware of the concepts of rated and maximum power. For example, the Zelmer meat grinder Diana model 886.5 is characterized by the manufacturer as a kitchen appliance with a rated power of 550 watts and a maximum power of 1,400 watts. How to understand these parameters? Simply, at idle, that is, without loading meat and other products, the machine makes revolutions with minimal voltage. As soon as the products come to the grinding, the meat grinder increases the speed of the auger revolutions. At maximum power, the appliance can work for a short time and grind sinewy meat.
When choosing a meat grinder, it should be remembered that the maximum power should be at least 1300 watts. Then at home cooking minced meat will be a pleasure procedure.
Auger and body
The part that is the heart of the device and is designed to advance (push) the products to the outlet is called a screw. In shape it is a spiral product on which nozzles and knives are attached. Choosing a model for the meat twisting, it is worth paying attention to the screw material. It must be made of metal. There are also plastic screws, but they are for processing berries and fruits.
The Polish company in the manufacture of machinery pays great attention to safety. Therefore, the Zelmer meat grinder spare parts, especially the auger, are located in the body at a distance greater than the human palm from the inlet, so that there is no access to the cutting parts of the device in working condition.
The cases of electric meat grinders are mainly made of plastic, but this does not make the product fragile, the main thing is that the material meets environmental requirements and is resistant to food acids. The Polish manufacturer of meat grinders makes equipment exclusively from plastic that meets all the requirements of sanitary standards.
Knives and Lattices
The complete set of modern devices for processing meat into minced meat necessarily includes knives. This part is most susceptible to wear. Thanks to the knives, food is crushed. The preferred material is steel. Since it is difficult to determine the quality of the material at the place of purchase, it is better to trust trusted firms. The knife for the Zelmer meat grinder is made of stainless steel with double-sided sharpening, which increases the service life of the product. If for any reason this part of the meat grinder is out of order, then it can be ordered in any online store. In Russia, as of October 2015, the estimated price of a knife on a Zelmer model is 500 rubles.
The grill should also be made of steel. The consistency of the output products depends on the diameter of the perforated holes. The meat grinder "Zelmer 987" in the basic configuration contains grills with diameters of 2.7; 4; 8 mm. This helps users to expand the functionality of the device: from preparing children's purees to chopped meatballs.
Nozzles
To attract the interest of consumers in such a kitchen appliance as a meat grinder, manufacturers expanded the capabilities of the device, supplementing it with special nozzles, thereby releasing a competitor to a food processor.
Attachments for the Zelmer meat grinder can be purchased at a household appliance store or ordered online. The main thing, when buying, check the compatibility of the nozzle with the existing model of the kitchen device.
The Zelmer meat grinder 1200.80 and model 987.80 in the basic set are delivered to the household appliance market with a mill. Thanks to this nozzle, it is possible at home to cook flour yourself.
Models 887, 987, and 1200 can be supplemented with the MMA001 nozzle to produce raw foods, diced, straws, or grated pieces.
The functional part of the MMA002 meat grinder is designed for cutting cooked vegetables. Suitable for types: 887, 987, 986, 1200, 1000.
The good news for all owners of the Zelmer meat grinder is the opportunity to purchase a universal nozzle for juices. A meat grinder with a nozzle for tomatoes allows you to get juice not only from a tomato, but also from raspberries, grapes, currants and other berries.
Functional Features
Reverse is the reverse rotation of the auger. A necessary function in the event that there is not enough power on the machine for grinding tendons, skins. If we recall mechanical meat grinders, then there were cases when coarse pieces of meat got stuck between a knife and a grill. In this case, the hostesses had to rotate the handle in the opposite direction to resume the operation of the machine. In Zelmer meat grinders, reverse is not available in such models: MM1200.82, 84, 88, 80; 687.5, 54. Although, if you follow the instructions, which indicate the need for preliminary cleaning of meat from veins and bones before grinding, then such a function may not be needed.
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Protecting the motor from overheating is another functional feature that the Zelmer meat grinder has. The reviews showed that people who tested the devices of this company are satisfied with the motor protection function. If bones get into the auger, the plastic gearbox breaks (there is a spare in the kit) and the motor is blocked.
Tomato juice with a meat grinder
Juice from berries and vegetables is now available with a meat grinder. Bulky food processors have a worthy competitor. A meat grinder with a nozzle for tomatoes comes with different nets for juice, which makes it universal for making berry fraces. Models 887.83, 1200.80, 83, 84, 987.80, 83, 86 have the specified part of the device in the basic configuration.
A plastic pusher and a tray go to the fruit and vegetable press, which increases the speed of obtaining juices.
Electric meat grinder: prices
Analyzing the market of electric meat grinders of the Polish company "Zelmer", as of October 2015, the following picture develops:
- In Russia, the 687.5 model with a productivity of 1.5 kg of meat per minute took the first place in terms of accessibility; its price varies between 2400–3800 rubles.
- Popular meat grinders 1200.88 and 1200.84 with a productivity of 2.3 kg of meat per minute, with a nozzle for sausages and a shredder cost 4,000 and 5,300 rubles, respectively.
- Among the devices more expensive, the ZM1289IRU meat grinder stands out on the Russian market of kitchen appliances at a price of 10,200 rubles. The warranty period is 4 years. While the models described above have a life of 2 years. The complete set of the ZM1289IRU meat grinder includes 7 attachments, a grater, a shredder, grills of different diameters and a compartment for the components of the kit.
In a modern kitchen, an electric meat grinder will be an indispensable assistant. The prices for this technique are diverse. The company "Zelmer" produces meat grinders available for people with average income. Moreover, the quality of the goods of this manufacturer is at its best, as evidenced by positive consumer reviews.
Meat grinder "Zelmer": reviews
The collective image of the meat grinders of the Polish manufacturer is positive. It was noted by the owners of the devices that they are coping with the main task - obtaining a high-quality and uniform mincemeat. If you wish, there is the opportunity to buy nozzles or use additional functions built into the base model: shredding vegetables, dicing products, obtaining juices, and even molding curly dough products.
Of the negative aspects of operating the Zelmer meat grinder, the following points are indicated:
- the need for thorough washing and drying of parts (this requirement can be attributed to all kitchen appliances);
- small diameter of the neck, which is why it is necessary to finely chop the meat;
- knives become rusted after a couple of times of use (note: well-dried steel parts of the device, which are well-dried and then greased with vegetable oil, will not be rusted).
Additional features
The accompanying documents to the equipment indicate what characteristics the Zelmer meat grinder has. The instruction manual contains information on the additional equipment that can be purchased for a specific type of meat grinder, corresponding to a particular model.
For example, there is a model for sale under the number 987, which, depending on the functionality, there are 10 variations: 987.80, 987. 82, etc. Each subspecies is identified by the numbers after the point. Technically, all type 987 meat grinders can be equipped with a shredder. But on sale only five out of ten devices have this nozzle in the base kit. The instructions have a table that indicates that other models of this type can be supplemented with a shredder for an additional fee.