Pasta Making Steps Cleaning the Pasta Maker Frequently Asked Questions Tips on Making Better Pasta Maintenance and Cleaning Deco Chef Warranty Thank you for choosing Deco Chef products. We hope you enjoy the delicious recipes you make with our Pasta Maker.
Parts Introduction Mixing chamber cover Mixing paddle Mixing chamber Extrusion pipe Spiral rod Mold Mold head Mold knob Base Mold storage compartment Cutting, cleaning, and leveling tool Water measuring cup Flour measuring cup Note: The extrusion pipe (4) holds a removable white, plastic circular washer which is indicated in the above picture by the red arrow.
Before • Before the first use of this Pasta Maker be sure to read all the instructions carefully and keep them for future reference. • Unpack the all supplied parts to make sure your Pasta Maker is complete with all items listed above in the Parts Introduction and Pasta Molds.
HOW TO ASSEMBLING THE PASTA MAKER 1. Ensure the Base (9) of the Pasta Maker is on a flat, dry surface, and not plugged into your power supply. Find your Mixing Chamber (3) and fix it in position on the top of your Base (9).
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4. Insert your Mold (6) of choice (i.e. Udon, Spaghetti, etc.) into the Mold Head (7). Ensure you are placing the extruding head, or Mold (6), facing downward so that pasta drops smoothly (See instructional diagram below). Then, install the Mold Head (7) into the Spiral Rod (5).
HOW TO DISASSEMBLING THE PASTA MAKER Turn off Pasta Maker and disconnect from power supply before disassem- bling. 1. Unscrew the Mold Knob (8) by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Remove the Spiral Rod (5) and Mold Head (7) by pulling them directly out of the front opening of the Mixing Chamber (3).
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3. Pull the hook connecting the Mixing Chamber Cover (1) to the Mixing Cham- ber (3) and left the edge of the cover to remove. 4. Gently remove the Extrusion Pipe (4) by pulling it directly forward and out of the front opening of the Mixing Chamber (3).
HOW TO THE CONTROL PANEL AND PROGRAMS Confirm/Cancel When connected to the power supply, the machine will beep and display “----“. The Pasta Maker will enter standby mode in the following situations: • If any function buttons are pressed, it will display “ON” and enter standby mode if the Pasta Maker is not operated within 60 seconds.
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Extrude • Press “Extrude” to remove dough that remains in the Mixing Chamber after the noodle or pasta making extrusion process is completed. • The “Extrude” function countdown is 5 minutes. Use this function only if water and flour are mixed properly. Otherwise, it may cause the Pasta Maker to mal- function.
HOW TO FLOUR TO WATER RATIO TABLES Fast Noodle and Dumbling Wrapper Measurements Flour Water Vegetable Juice Water and Egg (Leveled Cups) (Ounces) (Ounces) (Ounces) Chewy Noodle Measurements Flour Water Vegetable Juice Water and Egg (Leveled Cups) (Ounces) (Ounces) (Ounces) 1.7 - 2 1.7 - 2 2 - 2.3...
• Add extra 0.17 ounce of water to the recommended amount when making ultra-thin spaghetti for a better result. • The maximum amount of dry flour that can be added to the Mixing Chamber is 3 cups (1.06 LBs). The maximum amount of water is 5.4 ounces (plus/minus 0.17-ounce deviation subject to humidity of flour).
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HOW TO 2. Measuring flour: Do not heap flour (A). Use a flat edged tool to level the flour so that it is a flat cup (B). 3. Measuring water: After pouring water into measuring cup, place the cup on a flat, stable surface.
6. After about 10 minutes the product’s alarm will sound signaling the end of the noodle/pasta mixing process. Tips: • Ensure Mixing Chamber’s slot (where water is poured) remains clear. • If making egg noodles, always mix eggs with water before pouring the mixture into the Mixing Chamber.
FAQs FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Why is the Pasta Maker not operating? - The product is not connected to a power supply or the plug’s contact is weak. 2. Why isn’t the Pasta Maker extruding pasta? - There may be too much or not enough liquid. - If there is too much liquid, remove the dough from the Mixing Cham- ber, tear it into small peanut-sized pieces, add 0.07 LBs of flour and press the “Extrude”...
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5. How do I use the flour measuring cup correctly? - Using the flour measuring cup, scoop one full cup. Use a flat edged tool to level the excess flour on the top of the cup. This level cup serves 1-2 people (around 0.35 LBs).
TIPS ON MAKING PASTA 10. What do I do if the extruded pasta is hot and sticking together? - Overly sticky noodles may be related to too much water in your mix- ture. Sprinkle some flour on extruded noodles or pasta immediately to make them springier and smooth before cutting them into the ap- propriate length.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING • Add liquid bit by bit for best results. Write down the amount of liquid used for your favorite, unconventional flours so that you can use the same measurements in the future. • Vegetable juices from spinach, carrots, or tomatoes are suitable for making your noodles more nutritious and colorful.
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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING • Ensure the product’s wiring is properly grounded. • Switch off the power before assembling or disassembling. • Do not substitute extension cords for permeant wiring. • Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are re- moved from the product before the first use.
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• Do not remove the Mold Knob, open the Mixing Chamber Cover, or put your hand or any objects into the Mixing Chamber if the dough gets stuck, or at any time while the Pasta Maker is operating. • Always shut down the power supply and remove plug from power supply source before changing any accessories or before checking to trouble shoot any problems.
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• This product is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. • Ensure all surfaces that are in contact with food are clean. • To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or housing in water or any other liquids.