User Manual for Avantco Churro Stuffer

Quick Guide

This manual provides instructions for the Avantco Churro Stuffer. Key safety requirements include wearing ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection and ensuring the unit is stable during use. Important: Always clean the unit immediately after use and apply food-grade lubricant to the canister and internal components before and after each use.

Assembly and Installation

Plunger Assembly:

• Slide the Plunger Seal onto the Plunger.
• Assemble the Pressure Release Valve Kit: Place the Washer onto the Valve Hole, insert the Screw through the Washer, then attach the Spring and Valve Cap from the underside of the Plunger.
• Screw the Plunger Bolt onto the Plunger Shaft.
• Attach the assembled Plunger to the end of the Plunger Shaft.

Stuffer Assembly:

• Attach the Handle by sliding it onto either the Fast or Slow Gear.
• Crank the Handle to bring the Plunger to the top.
• Rest the Canister's Bottom Brackets onto the Canister Mounts inside the housing, then pivot the Canister into the housing until the Top Brackets snap into place.
• Insert the desired Stuffing Funnel through the Front Ring Nut and screw it onto the mouth of the Canister. Do not overtighten.
• Coat the inside of the Canister with food-grade lubricant.

Stuffing Instructions

Caution: When the plunger is pulled out of the Canister, release the handle slowly to prevent injury from the handle spinning back.

1. Tilt out the Canister.
2. Fill the Canister with the churro mixture and seasoning.
3. Press the mixture down firmly to release trapped air.
4. Pivot the Canister back into the upright position and snap the Top Brackets onto the Canister Mounts.
5. Turn the Handle to extrude the mixture.

Disassembly and Cleaning

Note: Clean all parts immediately after use.

1. Remove the Stuffing Funnel by unscrewing the Front Ring Nut.
2. Turn the Handle until the Plunger comes out of the Canister.
3. Pivot the Canister outward and remove it from the housing.
4. Unscrew the Plunger from the shaft and disassemble the pressure release valve and seal.
5. Wash all parts in hot soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
6. Sterilize as needed.
7. Lubricate the Shaft, Canister, Pressure-Release Valve components, and Front Ring Nut with food-grade lubricant.

Parts List

The unit consists of several key components, including the Handle, Plunger, Plunger Seal, Pressure Release Valve, Stainless Steel Canister, Front Ring Nut, Plunger Shaft, and various gears. Refer to the exploded diagram for specific part numbers and hardware kits.