Chard PRO Former Guida

Features:

• Motorized jerky gun with built-in power cord

• Powerful motor and gears provide 300 lbs. of force

• 15 inch aluminum tube holds up to 1.5 lbs. of meat

• 4 stainless steel jerky-making attachments for strips and sticks

• Hard-shell case for convenient, organized storage

• Includes loading funnel, meat pusher, and two cleaning brushes

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product,

always read the instruction book carefully before using.

Care and Use Guide

PRO FormerTM

15 INCH ELECTRIC

1-800-288-4545

If you are missing any parts, have ANY issues when operating the product,

need replacement parts, or need assistance, please contact:

(8AM - 4PM CST)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always

be observed including the following:

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put appliance in water or other liquid.

• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles, knobs or oven mitts.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. This

appliance is not recommended for use by children.

• Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuse,beforeputtingonortakingoparts,and

before cleaning.

• Allowtocoolbeforeputtingonortakingoparts.

• Avoid contact with moving parts.

• Never put the unit near a hot burner or in an oven.

• DO NOT operate the appliance, or any other electrical equipment, with a damaged cord

or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.

Have it examined, repaired, or adjusted by a professional or contact Customer Service.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

• DO NOT use appliance for other than intended use.

• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, contact sharp edges, or touch

hot surfaces.

• DO NOT pull on the power cord to disconnect.

• Neverplugintheappliancewherewatermayoodthearea.

• Placetheapplianceonarmandstablesurface.

• Ensure that the appliance is not placed close to the edge of the table, worktop, etc.

whereitcanbepushedoorfall.

• Theuseofattachmentsnotrecommendedorsoldbythemanufacturermaycausere,

electric shock or injury.

• NEVER use abrasive cleaning agents or abrasive cloths when cleaning the unit.

• Only use the unit when completely assembled.

• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while it is running.

• Beforeusingforthersttime,removeallpackagingandwashparts.

• Priortounpluggingunit,turnpowero.

• DO NOT place on or near hot gas, electric burner or in a heated oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other

hot liquids.

• Todisconnect,turnanycontrolto“o”,thenremoveplugfromwalloutlet.

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the

riskofelectricshock,thisplugwilltinapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoes

notttheoutletperfectly,reversetheplug.Ifitshouldstillnott,contactaqualied

electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

WARNING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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OVERVIEW OF COMPONENTS

1. Handle Assembly

2. Plunger

3. Plunger Rod Handle

4. Handle Assembly Ring Nut

5. Upper Release Trigger

6. Lower Power Trigger

7. Speed Control Dial

8. Power Cord

9. Meat Tube

10. Threaded Ring Nut

11. Single Stick Attachment Nozzle

12. Double Stick Attachment Nozzle

13. Single Strip Attachment Nozzle

14. Double Strip Attachment Nozzle

15.SiliconeGaskets(Qty.3)

16. Loading Funnel

17. Meat Pusher

18. Meat Tube Cleaning Brush

19. Nozzle Cleaning Brush

20. Carrying Case (Not Pictured)

11 12 13 14

1. Before each use, thoroughly clean the jerky gun. See the care

and cleaning section for instructions.

2. Prepare your jerky meat by thoroughly mixing ground meat with

desired seasonings and marinades.

3. To assemble the jerky gun, carefully slide the meat tube over

the jerky gun plunger. Attach the meat tube to the handle

assembly ring nut. FIGURE 1

4. Attach the loading funnel to the end of the meat tube.

FIGURE 2

5. Plug the jerky gun power cord into a standard 120V outlet.

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11. Single Stick Attachment Nozzle

12. Double Stick Attachment Nozzle

13. Single Strip Attachment Nozzle

14. Double Strip Attachment Nozzle

15.SiliconeGaskets(Qty.3)

16. Loading Funnel

17. Meat Pusher

18. Meat Tube Cleaning Brush

19. Nozzle Cleaning Brush

20. Carrying Case (Not Pictured)

HOW TO USE

1. Before each use, thoroughly clean the jerky gun. See the care

and cleaning section for instructions.

2. Prepare your jerky meat by thoroughly mixing ground meat with

desired seasonings and marinades.

3. To assemble the jerky gun, carefully slide the meat tube over

the jerky gun plunger. Attach the meat tube to the handle

assembly ring nut. FIGURE 1

4. Attach the loading funnel to the end of the meat tube.

FIGURE 2

5. Plug the jerky gun power cord into a standard 120V outlet.

FIGURE 1

MEAT TUBE

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

RINGNUT

FIGURE 2

LOADING

FUNNEL

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7. To load the meat tube, wet your hands and form the ground meat

mixtureintosmallballsthatwilltinsidethemeattube.Oneby

one, place each ball of meat into the meat tube.

8. After 2 or 3 balls of meat have been placed into the tube, pack

themeatrmlyusingthemeatpushertoreleaseanytrappedair.

Repeatthisstepuntilthemeatllsthetubeapproximatelya1/2

inch from the top. FIGURE 4

NOTE: To ensure that the meat slides through the nozzle with

minimaleort,itissuggestedtoaddwatertothemeatgradually

until the desired consistency is achieved. The consistency of the

meat should slide through the nozzle attachment like peanut butter.

The additional water will evaporate during the dehydration process

andwillnotdiluteorweakentheavorofthejerky.

FIGURE 4

MEAT PUSHER

FIGURE 3

UPPERRELEASETRIGGER

PLUNGERRODHANDLE

6. Fully press the upper release trigger while pulling the

plunger rod handle. FIGURE 3

HOW TO USE

9. Remove the loading funnel from the end of the meat tube and

select a strip or stick attachment nozzle.

10.Insertthestriporstickattachmentnozzleintothethreaded

ringnutuntilitsitsush.Next,placeasiliconegasketinside

the threaded ring nut onto the attachment nozzle so it

sitsush. FIGURE 5

IMPORTANT: The silicone gasket must be used and placed

properly or leakage may occur.

11.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelledmeattube. 

Hand tighten all parts securely. FIGURE 6

NOTE: The double strip attachment nozzle is a one-piece

attachment that is connected to a ring nut. Be sure to place the

silicone gasket inside the ring nut on the double strip attachment

nozzlesoitsitsush.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelled

meat tube until it is hand tight and secure.

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HOW TO USE

9. Remove the loading funnel from the end of the meat tube and

select a strip or stick attachment nozzle.

10.Insertthestriporstickattachmentnozzleintothethreaded

ringnutuntilitsitsush.Next,placeasiliconegasketinside

the threaded ring nut onto the attachment nozzle so it

sitsush. FIGURE 5

IMPORTANT: The silicone gasket must be used and placed

properly or leakage may occur.

11.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelledmeattube. 

Hand tighten all parts securely. FIGURE 6

NOTE: The double strip attachment nozzle is a one-piece

attachment that is connected to a ring nut. Be sure to place the

silicone gasket inside the ring nut on the double strip attachment

nozzlesoitsitsush.Threadtheringnutassemblyontothelled

meat tube until it is hand tight and secure.

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6

THREADEDRINGNUT

RINGNUTASSEMBLY

ATTACHMENT NOZZLE SILICONEGASKET

MEAT TUBE

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HOW TO USE

12. Select your speed from the speed control dial from SLOW

“-”toFAST“+”asindicatedbythearrowandsymbols.It 

is suggested to start at the slowest setting and adjust until the

optimal speed is reached. FIGURE 7

13. Fully press the lower power trigger to form meat onto a

dehydrator tray or drying rack. The plunger rod handle will

slowly move forward as the plunger pushes meat through the

tube. You will hear a click sound when all the meat has been

fully formed into strips or sticks and the tube is empty.

FIGURE 8

NOTE: When you release the power trigger, the plunger will move

in reverse slightly to remove pressure on the jerky meat mixture.

This keeps the meat from coming out of the attachment nozzle

once you release the power trigger.

FIGURE 7

SPEED CONTROL

DIAL

FIGURE 8

LOWERPOWERTRIGGER

14. When placing the formed jerky meat onto a dehydrator tray

ordryingrack,leaveatleasta1/4inchtoa1/2inchofspace

between each strip or stick to allow for even drying.

15. Snack sticks can be formed with or without casings. With

casings, slide the desired length of casing onto the single stick

attachmentnozzle.Asyoupullthepowertrigger,stuthe 

casing to the desired length, then pinch and twist the casing in

the middle to create individual links.

1. Fully retract the plunger rod handle from the meat tube.

2. Unplug the jerky gun power cord from the 120V outlet.

3. Unscrew the meat tube from the handle assembly ring nut.

4. Unscrew the threaded ring nut from the meat tube and

disassemble the entire ring nut assembly.

5. Hand wash all parts with hot soapy water. Use the included

cleaning brushes. Dry thoroughly before reassembling and

storing. Clean the handle assembly with a damp cloth.

PARTS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.

DO NOT submerge handle assembly or power cord in water.

6. To avoid corrosion during storage, it is suggested to coat all

metal parts using a food grade silicone spray.

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Please do not return product to the store you purchased it from.

For questions or concerns please contact customer service at 1-800-288-4545.

HOW TO USE

14. When placing the formed jerky meat onto a dehydrator tray

ordryingrack,leaveatleasta1/4inchtoa1/2inchofspace

between each strip or stick to allow for even drying.

15. Snack sticks can be formed with or without casings. With

casings, slide the desired length of casing onto the single stick

attachmentnozzle.Asyoupullthepowertrigger,stuthe 

casing to the desired length, then pinch and twist the casing in

the middle to create individual links.

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Fully retract the plunger rod handle from the meat tube.

2. Unplug the jerky gun power cord from the 120V outlet.

3. Unscrew the meat tube from the handle assembly ring nut.

4. Unscrew the threaded ring nut from the meat tube and

disassemble the entire ring nut assembly.

5. Hand wash all parts with hot soapy water. Use the included

cleaning brushes. Dry thoroughly before reassembling and

storing. Clean the handle assembly with a damp cloth.

PARTS ARE NOT DISHWASHER SAFE.

DO NOT submerge handle assembly or power cord in water.

6. To avoid corrosion during storage, it is suggested to coat all

metal parts using a food grade silicone spray.

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Ground Beef Jerky Recipe

Ingredients-

•LeanBeef-1lb.leangroundbeef(10%fatorless)

Marinade-

•1tbspsoysauce

•1tbspworcestershiresauce

•1/4tspcuringsalt

•1tspgroundblackpepper

•1tspgroundlemonpepper

•1tspcurrypowder(red)

•1tspgingerpowder

•1/4tspcilantro

•1/2tspgarlicpowder

•1/2tsponionpowder

Instructions-

1. Combine the 1 lb. of ground beef with the marinade ingredients.

2. Mix the ground beef and marinade seasonings thoroughly for at least

one hour.

3.Loadthejerkygunwiththegroundbeefmixture.Packthemeatrmly

toreleaseanytrappedair.Repeatthisstepuntilthemeatllsthetube

approximatelya1/2inchfromthetop.

4. Use the jerky gun to form strips or sticks on a drying rack or tray. Leave a

1/4inchtoa1/2inchspacingbetweenpiecestoensureevendrying.

5. Use a food dehydrator, smoker or convection oven to cure the jerky.

(Minimum internal temperature of 155°)

1. Sanitation and a clean working area are essential. Wash hands thoroughly

with warm soapy water prior to making jerky.

2. Meat should be frozen or refrigerated until it’s ready to be used.

3. Donotallowrawmeattocomeincontactwiththenishedproduct.

4. Use a sanitizing solution or diluted bleach to clean all surfaces when done.

5. Ifmarinatingmeat,alwaysmarinadeintherefrigerator.Donotsave

marinades to reuse.

6. We recommend that you purchase a pre-packaged jerky spice and cure kit.

Follow the instructions for proper seasoning and curing.

7. Always follow the USDA’s safety guidelines when preparing and dehydrating

jerky meats.

FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION

PREPARING QUICK JERKY

1. Quickjerkyismadefromgroundmeat.Useapre-packagedjerky

seasoning and cure kit prior to dehydrating and follow the manufacturer’s

preparation instructions.

2. Once the mix is ready, use the jerky gun to form jerky strips or sticks

making sure that the meat is not touching or overlapping. Dry at 160°.

Jerky typically takes 4-8 hours to dry properly.

3. When the jerky is removed from the trays pat any excess oil or fat from the

meat. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.

4. Store in a covered or sealed container in a cool, dry place away from

direct light.

5. Ifyouwouldliketostoreyourjerkyformorethan1monthitis

recommended that you store in a refrigerator or freezer.

IMPORTANT: The meat used should be as lean as possible. The jerky will dry

fasterandtherewillbelessfatdrippings.Groundmeatshouldbe80%to95%

lean.Donotusepartiallyfrozenmeatasthiswillnotallowproperowfromthe

jerky gun. You should always cure your jerky mixture with sodium nitrate. Cure

is used to prevent bacteria growth during the initial stages of the

dehydration process.

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