9
Question
Answer/Hint
The appearance
of the pasta is
rough
• The screens/dies are specifically made of
bronze. A feature of the bronze die is that
it gives the pasta a rough surface which is
preferred as it allows any accompanying sauce
to stick
The quality of
the extruded
pasta varies
throughout the
mix
This is normal, but can be minimised by:-
• ensuring the mix is of a fairly even consistency
to start with.
• adding the mix to the pasta shaper at a steady
rate.
• ensuring that all the mix is extruded in one
batch.
• ensuring the mix is not allowed to dry out.
Pasta does not
come out the
holes
• Ensure the dies are clean before starting, any
dried pasta in the holes will prevent extrusion.
• Check that the feed tube is not blocked.
• Use the spanner/pusher to help feed the pasta
onto the scroll.
The dies are
difficult to clean
• Always clean immediately after use, do not
allow the mix to dry onto the die.
• Use the tool provided. The thicker end of the
tool is ideal for cleaning the larger holes on the
Maccheroni rigati die, whilst the thinner end is
suitable for cleaning other dies.
Pasta shapes are
ragged
• Sometimes the first pasta extruded is slightly
ragged. Add the pasta mix in a constant steady
rate, try adjusting the rate at which the mix is
added. Warm the body, die and ring nut in hot
water and dry thoroughly before using.
The die does
not fit onto the
scroll
• Check that the centre hole in the die is cleared
of any dry mix from previous tests.
• Check that if you are changing dies during
operation, there is no mix between the die and
scroll preventing it from fitting flush.
The feed tube
keeps blocking
• Add small amounts of pasta at a time in a
steady rate and only add more when the feed
tube is clear.
• The mix is too wet.
• Use the end of the spanner/pusher to push
the mix down the feed tube. (Removing the
hopper will enable the spanner to reach lower
down the feed tube).
• Vary the speed of adding the mix.
The cutting
assembly is
difficult to
remove
• Leave the attachment to cool down for
approximately 30 minutes.
The cutting
assembly is
difficult to fit
• Make sure the metal clamp ring is partially
unscrewed from the plastic inner before
pushing onto the attachment.
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