SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm getting
ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating Instructions".
(WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
The following is directly quoted from that document:
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read
all instructions before using this product!
1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.
[...]
4. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the cooking area. Do
not let them handle Hamburger Press.
5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hamburger Press must be stored in a
dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hamburger Press and keep out of
reach of children.
[...]
7. Maintain Press with care. Inspect Hamburger Press periodically and, if
damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.
8. Use the right Press for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Hamburger
Press or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial Hamburger Press.
There are certain applications for which this Hamburger Press was designed. Do
not modify this Hamburger Press and do not use the Hamburger Press for a
purpose for which it was not intended.
9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
Hamburger Press when you are tired.
[...]
11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes
are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate
Hamburger Press.
In article <[email protected]>, Doug Miller
<[email protected]> wrote:
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
Are you sure it's not Happy Fun Ball?
----------------------------------
Yes, it's Happy Fun Ball! The toy sensation that's sweeping the nation!
Only $14.95 at participating stores! Get one today!
Warning: Pregnant women, the elderly, and children under 10 should
avoid prolonged exposure to Happy Fun Ball.
Caution: Happy Fun Ball may suddenly accelerate to dangerous speeds.
Happy Fun Ball contains a liquid core, which, if exposed due to
rupture, should not be touched, inhaled, or looked at.
Do not use Happy Fun Ball on concrete.
Discontinue use of Happy Fun Ball if any of the following occurs:
⢠itching
⢠vertigo
⢠dizziness
⢠tingling in extremities
⢠loss of balance or coordination
⢠slurred speech
⢠temporary blindness
⢠profuse sweating
⢠or heart palpitations.
If Happy Fun Ball begins to smoke, get away immediately. Seek shelter
and cover head.
Happy Fun Ball may stick to certain types of skin.
When not in use, Happy Fun Ball should be returned to its special
container and kept under refrigeration. Failure to do so relieves the
makers of Happy Fun Ball, Wacky Products Incorporated, and its parent
company, Global Chemical Unlimited, of any and all liability.
Ingredients of Happy Fun Ball include an unknown glowing green
substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.
Happy Fun Ball has been shipped to our troops in Saudi Arabia and is
being dropped by our warplanes on Iraq.
Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
Happy Fun Ball comes with a lifetime warranty.
Happy Fun Ball! Accept no substitutes!
--
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money.â - Margaret Thatcher
In article <[email protected]>, Pete
C. <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dave Balderstone wrote:
> >
> > Ingredients of Happy Fun Ball include an unknown glowing green
> > substance which fell to Earth, presumably from outer space.
>
> Don't laugh, I've used some fluorescent orange marking paint that
> indicated "Contents partially unknown".
I've had socks that were "100% unknown fibre", so there!
--
âThe problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other peopleâs
money.â - Margaret Thatcher
In article <[email protected]>, Bob F
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Jon Danniken wrote:
>
> .
> >
> > I've never found a hamburger press that pressed the patties as wide
> > as I like them, so I just use my hands, and warsh them off with some
> > Dawn when I'm done.
>
> Don't they end up tasting soapy?
Beat me to it!
--
âThe problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other peopleâs
money.â - Margaret Thatcher
Doug Miller wrote:
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So
> I'm
> getting ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and
> Operating
>> Instructions". (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
<Snip the legalese>
Go with Tupperware.
Been using them since mid '70s.
Great for freezer storage.
Lew
Bill wrote:
>
> "Jon Danniken" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Lew Hodgett wrote:
> >> Doug Miller wrote:
> >>
> >>> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So
> >>> I'm
> >>> getting ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and
> >>> Operating
> >>>> Instructions". (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
> >>
> >> <Snip the legalese>
> >>
> >> Go with Tupperware.
> >>
> >> Been using them since mid '70s.
> >>
> >> Great for freezer storage.
> >
> > I've never found a hamburger press that pressed the patties as wide as I
> > like them, so I just use my hands, and warsh them off with some Dawn when
> > I'm done.
> >
> > Jon
>
> As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
> them,
> by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on them
> so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
> together.
> When they start to thaw it peals right off.
>
> Bill
It is vastly better to freeze whole large cuts of meat, and then defrost
and grind right before you are going to cook the burgers. The longer the
meat spends in a ground state, the more oxidized it becomes, giving it a
metallic off-taste. Grinding right before cooking avoids this problem
since only the outside of the large piece of meat has been exposed to
oxidation, vastly less surface area than when it is ground.
"Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
>>
>
> These days? I honestly haven't eaten one since 1979. I feel better about
> some of their breakfasts and fish sandwiches.
>
> Bill
Beware of perfectly rectangular fish.
--
Ed Huntress
On 2010-05-15 17:24:53 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
<[email protected]> said:
> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
Nothing: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/us/31meat.html
On May 13, 3:58=A0pm, [email protected] (Doug Miller) wrote:
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm get=
ting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating Instructi=
ons".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should alwa=
ys be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. R=
ead
> all instructions before using this product!
>
> 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring he=
lp.
> [...]
> 4. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the cooking area=
. Do
> not let them handle Hamburger Press.
> 5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hamburger Press must be stored =
in a
> dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hamburger Press and keep out=
of
> reach of children.
> [...]
> 7. Maintain Press with care. Inspect Hamburger Press periodically and, if
> damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.
> 8. Use the right Press for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Hambu=
rger
> Press or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial Hamburger Press=
.
> There are certain applications for which this Hamburger Press was designe=
d. Do
> not modify this Hamburger Press and do not use the Hamburger Press for a
> purpose for which it was not intended.
> 9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
> Hamburger Press when you are tired.
> [...]
> 11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or d=
rugs.
> Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or ref=
lexes
> are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate
> Hamburger Press.
Same wording is in most HF manuals with "hamburger press" changed to
whatever you just bought, "nose-picker", "nail-trimmer" or "drill
press". If it's not in a manual or there's no manual, it's on a
carefully folded sheet stuck in the bubble pack behind the goodies or
stuffed in the bottom of the box. Legal ass-covering stuff and looks
like the paper is recycled TP, anyway. Otherwise, somebody would
pinch themselves in the press and sue for a billion. With the
warning, HF is pretty much off the hook. The incremental cost of a
sheet of paper is a whole lot less than the legal costs would be if
they didn't have it. Sad to say, they have to design things for Ye
Complete Moron, because they ARE out there and they'll try to use it.
Stan
James Waldby wrote:
>
> Do you have an SKU # for it? The only HF hamburger press that shows
> up in a search for "hamburger" is SKU 96196. It and its manual are at
> <http://www.harborfreight.com/dishwasher-safe-hamburger-press-96196.html>
> and <http://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/96000-96999/96196.pdf>
<http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=44934&CategoryName=&SubCategoryName=>
<http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/44000-44999/44934.PDF>
--
Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to
have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
Lew Hodgett wrote:
>
> "Michael A. Terrell" wrote:
>
>> The best burger I've
>> had in a LONG time was at Applebee's, on Veteran's Day.
> -----------------------
> If you ever get to SoCal, check out "In-N-Out".
>
> Been around for at least 50 years.
>
> Understand they may also be in AZ.
>
Yep, Phoenix has several and Tucson has 2. Just like the old-time burger
places. Unfortunately they also use the no transfat (i.e., no flavor) oils
for the fries, but other than that, they are good.
Chile's also has really good burgers. McDs and Burger King? Not so much.
> Lew
--
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Rob Leatham
On Sat, 15 May 2010 18:18:54 -0400, "Bill" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>
>> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
>>
>
>These days? I honestly haven't eaten one since 1979. I feel better about
>some of their breakfasts and fish sandwiches.
The chicken is edible.
If I washed my hands with Dawn, my wife would likely not be happy with me.
"Jon Danniken" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Lew Hodgett wrote:
>> Doug Miller wrote:
>>
>>> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So
>>> I'm
>>> getting ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and
>>> Operating
>>>> Instructions". (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>>
>> <Snip the legalese>
>>
>> Go with Tupperware.
>>
>> Been using them since mid '70s.
>>
>> Great for freezer storage.
>
> I've never found a hamburger press that pressed the patties as wide as I
> like them, so I just use my hands, and warsh them off with some Dawn when
> I'm done.
>
> Jon
>
Bill wrote:
>
> As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
> them,
> by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on them
> so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
> together.
> When they start to thaw it peals right off.
Too bad that they don't peel off... ;-)
--
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have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm
> getting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating
> Instructions".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should
> always be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
> Read
> all instructions before using this product!
>
> 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring
> help.
> [...]
> 4. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the cooking area.
> Do
> not let them handle Hamburger Press.
> 5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hamburger Press must be stored
> in a
> dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hamburger Press and keep out
> of
> reach of children.
> [...]
> 7. Maintain Press with care. Inspect Hamburger Press periodically and, if
> damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.
> 8. Use the right Press for the job. Do not attempt to force a small
> Hamburger
> Press or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial Hamburger Press.
> There are certain applications for which this Hamburger Press was
> designed. Do
> not modify this Hamburger Press and do not use the Hamburger Press for a
> purpose for which it was not intended.
> 9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
> Hamburger Press when you are tired.
> [...]
> 11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or
> drugs.
> Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or
> reflexes
> are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate
> Hamburger Press.
That's one more dangerous machine you have there, maybe sawstop can design
some brakes for it. Now might be a good time to upgrade your general
liability and your homeowners insurance.
basilisk
Bill wrote:
>
> "Pete C." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
> >> As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
> >> them,
> >> by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on
> >> them
> >> so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
> >> together.
> >> When they start to thaw it peals right off.
> >>
> >> Bill
> >
> > It is vastly better to freeze whole large cuts of meat, and then defrost
> > and grind right before you are going to cook the burgers. The longer the
> > meat spends in a ground state, the more oxidized it becomes, giving it a
> > metallic off-taste.
>
> If you keep them in the back of the freezer, they don't pick up much
> "off-taste".
> I've noticed that I definitely prefer beef, especially steaks, not frozen
> first.
> For my mom, I'm sure the convenience was a bigger factor than the
> taste--just
> pull out 3 more, 2 more, 5 more, etc. Ready-to-go... I'm pretty sure
> making
> hamburger patties was not her idea of fun and still isn't--she's got a
> McDonald's
> 1/2 mile from home and is not afraid to use it! : )
What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
--
Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to
have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
Lew Hodgett wrote:
>
> "Michael A. Terrell" wrote:
>
> > The best burger I've
> > had in a LONG time was at Applebee's, on Veteran's Day.
> -----------------------
> If you ever get to SoCal, check out "In-N-Out".
>
> Been around for at least 50 years.
>
> Understand they may also be in AZ.
Thanks, but not likely on my VA disability pension. I haven't been
more than 60 miles from my house in almost nine years. :(
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Bill wrote:
>
> "Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > Bill wrote:
> >>
> >> As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
> >> them,
> >> by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on
> >> them
> >> so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
> >> together.
> >> When they start to thaw it peals right off.
> >
> >
> > Too bad that they don't peel off... ;-)
> >
>
> While; if they dont, youken eat you'res withinthe waxed paper cook't.
> Sorta flossandchew ate the same timey.
And end up needing help from Roto-Rooter to go to the bathroom? No
thanks! :)
--
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have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
Bill wrote:
>
> "Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
> >
>
> These days? I honestly haven't eaten one since 1979. I feel better about
> some of their breakfasts and fish sandwiches.
I did, and either my sense of taste has died, or that wasn't a good
hamburger.
Now they push coffee, and toys, not burgers. The best burger I've
had in a LONG time was at Applebee's, on Veteran's Day.
--
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have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
On Sun, 16 May 2010 22:08:31 -0400, "Matt" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>If I washed my hands with Dawn, my wife would likely not be happy with me.
I have a Large (Smart and Final) Dawn container next to my Gojo
dispenser and the Dawn gets most of the use.
And its cheaper than Gojo
Gunner
--
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The more you present a leftist with factual evidence
that is counter to his preconceived world view and the
more difficult it becomes for him to refute it without
losing face the chance of him calling you a racist, bigot,
homophobe approaches infinity.
This is despite the thread you are in having not mentioned
race or sexual preference in any way that is relevant to
the subject." Grey Ghost
On Fri, 14 May 2010 00:06:51 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>Bill wrote:
>>
>> "Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> >
>> > Bill wrote:
>> >>
>> >> As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
>> >> them,
>> >> by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on
>> >> them
>> >> so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
>> >> together.
>> >> When they start to thaw it peals right off.
>> >
>> >
>> > Too bad that they don't peel off... ;-)
>> >
>>
>> While; if they dont, youken eat you'res withinthe waxed paper cook't.
>> Sorta flossandchew ate the same timey.
>
>
> And end up needing help from Roto-Rooter to go to the bathroom? No
>thanks! :)
I've never had a problem peeling waxed paper from frozen meat that has
started to thaw, perhaps you need better waxed paper.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm
> getting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating
> Instructions".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should
> always be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
> Read
> all instructions before using this product!
Seems you could simply
A. Step on the hamburger.
or
B. Sit on the hamburger.
;~)
On Sat, 15 May 2010 19:00:04 -0700, the renowned "Lew Hodgett"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Michael A. Terrell" wrote:
>
>> The best burger I've
>> had in a LONG time was at Applebee's, on Veteran's Day.
>-----------------------
>If you ever get to SoCal, check out "In-N-Out".
>
>Been around for at least 50 years.
>
>Understand they may also be in AZ.
>
>Lew
>
Yes and yes. Check out the secret menu-- fries "animal style" are an
experience.
AFAIUI, all their meat comes from one plant, and they won't freeze it,
so they can't get much further east than AZ.
Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
--
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Leon wrote:
>
> Seems you could simply
>
> A. Step on the hamburger.
> or
> B. Sit on the hamburger.
>
Caution - sitting on raw ground beef could result in some "interesting"
contous in your hamburgers. Go ahead - explain that to the wife...
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
100% beef!
They probably use cow hair for fillers so they can claim 100% Bovine
products.
"Steve" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
On 2010-05-15 17:24:53 -0400, "Michael A. Terrell"
<[email protected]> said:
> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
Nothing: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/31/us/31meat.html
On Thu, 13 May 2010 21:58:43 +0000, Doug Miller wrote:
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm
> getting ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating
> Instructions". (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should
> always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to
> equipment. Read all instructions before using this product!
>
> 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring
> help. [...]
[snip items 4, 5, 7, 8, 9]
> 11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or
> drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your
> judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any
> doubt, do not operate Hamburger Press.
Do you have an SKU # for it? The only HF hamburger press that shows
up in a search for "hamburger" is SKU 96196. It and its manual are at
<http://www.harborfreight.com/dishwasher-safe-hamburger-press-96196.html>
and <http://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/96000-96999/96196.pdf> and
don't show the over-the-top warnings from your message, and the
instructions shown seem mostly reasonable and relevant, to wit:
HAMBURGER PRESS
...
WARNING
To prevent health hazards:
1. Clean thoroughly. Always clean before and after each
use. Wash in dishwasher (top rack only) using hot water
and antibacterial soap.
2. After cleaning, dry all components with a clean rag.
Store in a dry location.
3. Always follow cleaning procedures after each use.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury due to food
poisoning.
4. Do not use if cracked or damaged.
5. Use for ground beef only. Do not use for other foods
or any beverages.
...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Weigh out approximately 1/4 to 1/3 lb. of ground meat.
2. Remove the base from the bottom of the Hamburger Press
and hold the Press handle down.
3. Spoon the ground beef into the open cup, being careful
not to overfill cup.
4. Slide base lid back into place.
5. Set the Press down with the handle now up.
6. Press down once on the handle.
7. Remove the base lid. A round hamburger patty is now
formed in the cup and ready for cooking.
Note: The meat may stick to the Hamburger Press, depending
on the fat content in the meat. Spray the lid and cup with a
light coat of vegetable oil before pressing
When not in use, store in dry location out of reach of children.
--
jiw
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm
> getting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating
> Instructions".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should
> always be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
> Read
> all instructions before using this product!
>
> 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring
> help.
> [...]
> 4. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the cooking area.
> Do
> not let them handle Hamburger Press.
> 5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hamburger Press must be stored
> in a
> dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hamburger Press and keep out
> of
> reach of children.
> [...]
> 7. Maintain Press with care. Inspect Hamburger Press periodically and, if
> damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.
> 8. Use the right Press for the job. Do not attempt to force a small
> Hamburger
> Press or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial Hamburger Press.
> There are certain applications for which this Hamburger Press was
> designed. Do
> not modify this Hamburger Press and do not use the Hamburger Press for a
> purpose for which it was not intended.
> 9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
> Hamburger Press when you are tired.
> [...]
> 11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or
> drugs.
> Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or
> reflexes
> are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate
> Hamburger Press.
Well, it does have moving parts. The classic for me was the day I saw a
hammer hanging on the wall in my dad's old hardware store with a 13 page
instruction manual.
Lew Hodgett wrote:
> Doug Miller wrote:
>
>> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So
>> I'm
>> getting ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and
>> Operating
>>> Instructions". (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> <Snip the legalese>
>
> Go with Tupperware.
>
> Been using them since mid '70s.
>
> Great for freezer storage.
I've never found a hamburger press that pressed the patties as wide as I
like them, so I just use my hands, and warsh them off with some Dawn when
I'm done.
Jon
"Doug Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm
> getting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating
> Instructions".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should
> always be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
> Read
> all instructions before using this product!
>
> 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring
> help.
> [...]
> 4. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the cooking area.
> Do
> not let them handle Hamburger Press.
> 5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hamburger Press must be stored
> in a
> dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hamburger Press and keep out
> of
> reach of children.
> [...]
> 7. Maintain Press with care. Inspect Hamburger Press periodically and, if
> damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.
> 8. Use the right Press for the job. Do not attempt to force a small
> Hamburger
> Press or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial Hamburger Press.
> There are certain applications for which this Hamburger Press was
> designed. Do
> not modify this Hamburger Press and do not use the Hamburger Press for a
> purpose for which it was not intended.
> 9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
> Hamburger Press when you are tired.
> [...]
> 11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or
> drugs.
> Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or
> reflexes
> are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate
> Hamburger Press.
I would sue for negligence:
1) No warning about using safety glasses.
2) Are you sure that the press does not contain materials known to cause
cancer in California?
Very sloppy warning IMHO...
--
Michael Koblic,
Campbell River, BC
On 5/13/2010 4:58 PM, Doug Miller wrote:
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm getting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating Instructions".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should always be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read
> all instructions before using this product!
<snip>
"Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL"
...from the operating instructions that came with the 6" digital caliper
I picked up at HF yesterday.
[image of a monkey trying to cover its backside with all four hands]
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/
In article <[email protected]>, "Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>James Waldby wrote:
>>
>> Do you have an SKU # for it? The only HF hamburger press that shows
>> up in a search for "hamburger" is SKU 96196. It and its manual are at
>> <http://www.harborfreight.com/dishwasher-safe-hamburger-press-96196.html>
>> and <http://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/96000-96999/96196.pdf>
>
>
><http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=44934&Ca
>tegoryName=&SubCategoryName=>
><http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/44000-44999/44934.PDF>
>
That's the one!
"Jon Danniken" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Lew Hodgett wrote:
>> Doug Miller wrote:
>>
>>> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So
>>> I'm
>>> getting ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and
>>> Operating
>>>> Instructions". (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>>
>> <Snip the legalese>
>>
>> Go with Tupperware.
>>
>> Been using them since mid '70s.
>>
>> Great for freezer storage.
>
> I've never found a hamburger press that pressed the patties as wide as I
> like them, so I just use my hands, and warsh them off with some Dawn when
> I'm done.
>
> Jon
As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
them,
by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on them
so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
together.
When they start to thaw it peals right off.
Bill
"Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Bill wrote:
>>
>> As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
>> them,
>> by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on
>> them
>> so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
>> together.
>> When they start to thaw it peals right off.
>
>
> Too bad that they don't peel off... ;-)
>
While; if they dont, youken eat you'res withinthe waxed paper cook't.
Sorta flossandchew ate the same timey.
>
> --
> Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to
> have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.
Pete C. wrote:
> Jon Danniken wrote:
>>
>> I've never found a hamburger press that pressed the patties as wide
>> as I like them, so I just use my hands, and warsh them off with some
>> Dawn when I'm done.
>
> Try a tortilla press.
Hmmm, I might have to pay notice to the size of the next toritilla press I
see.
Jon
On 5/13/2010 10:01 PM, Lee Michaels wrote:
> "Doug Miller" wrote
>
> <snip scary document>
>
> Damn, that sound more dangerous than a radial arm saw!
>
>
>
The best set of safety instructions that I have seen are the ones that
came for my John Deere lawn tractor. After pages of common sense
warnings such as don't put your hands into the revolving blades, and
moving belts, the forgot the most important warning.
The tractor has a metal box surrounding the muffler. If that is not
kept clean, the grass can catch on fire. There is not one word about
this real but not obvious danger.
In article <[email protected]>, drew <[email protected]> wrote:
>Doug Miller wrote:
>
>>SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm getting
>>ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating Instructions".
>
>>(WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>>
>>The following is directly quoted from that document:
>>
>>Safety Warnings and Precautions
>>
>[snip]
>
>Wow! I've got a newfound respect for the lowly hamburger press... I
>think I'm gonna stock up. Might be good to have a few around for when
>the 2nd Amendment gets repealed, or when the entitlement riots break
>out. Sounds like you could put up a pretty good fight with one of
>these things...
My teenage son particularly enjoyed the part about not forcing the Hamburger
Press to "do the job of a larger, industrial Hamburger Press" and wondered
where we can buy one. Given the way a healthy, active teenage boy eats, I'm
wondering if I need to go searching ...
Doug Miller wrote:
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm getting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating Instructions".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should always be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read
> all instructions before using this product!
>
> 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.
> [...]
> 4. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the cooking area. Do
> not let them handle Hamburger Press.
> 5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hamburger Press must be stored in a
> dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hamburger Press and keep out of
> reach of children.
> [...]
> 7. Maintain Press with care. Inspect Hamburger Press periodically and, if
> damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.
> 8. Use the right Press for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Hamburger
> Press or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial Hamburger Press.
> There are certain applications for which this Hamburger Press was designed. Do
> not modify this Hamburger Press and do not use the Hamburger Press for a
> purpose for which it was not intended.
> 9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
> Hamburger Press when you are tired.
> [...]
> 11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
> Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes
> are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate
> Hamburger Press.
Damn, no more beer while making hamburgers.
"Pete C." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>> As long as w'e're sharing "home-making tips", my mom taught me to smash
>> them,
>> by hand, between two pieces of wax-paper. Then leave the wax paper on
>> them
>> so you can stack them up ( in a bag in the freezer) and they don't stick
>> together.
>> When they start to thaw it peals right off.
>>
>> Bill
>
> It is vastly better to freeze whole large cuts of meat, and then defrost
> and grind right before you are going to cook the burgers. The longer the
> meat spends in a ground state, the more oxidized it becomes, giving it a
> metallic off-taste.
If you keep them in the back of the freezer, they don't pick up much
"off-taste".
I've noticed that I definitely prefer beef, especially steaks, not frozen
first.
For my mom, I'm sure the convenience was a bigger factor than the
taste--just
pull out 3 more, 2 more, 5 more, etc. Ready-to-go... I'm pretty sure
making
hamburger patties was not her idea of fun and still isn't--she's got a
McDonald's
1/2 mile from home and is not afraid to use it! : )
Bill
Grinding right before cooking avoids this problem
> since only the outside of the large piece of meat has been exposed to
> oxidation, vastly less surface area than when it is ground.
On 5/15/10 6:18 PM, Bill wrote:
> "Michael A. Terrell"<[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
>>
>
> These days? I honestly haven't eaten one since 1979. I feel better about
> some of their breakfasts and fish sandwiches.
>
Reconstituted egg powder, and ground fish lips, yep you are eating good.
;-)
--
Froz...
The system will be down for 10 days for preventive maintenance.
"Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
>
These days? I honestly haven't eaten one since 1979. I feel better about
some of their breakfasts and fish sandwiches.
Bill
"Ed Huntress" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Beware of perfectly rectangular fish.
>
LOL - Probably very good advice! : )
> --
> Ed Huntress
>
"Ed Huntress" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
>>>
>>
>> These days? I honestly haven't eaten one since 1979. I feel better
>> about some of their breakfasts and fish sandwiches.
>>
>> Bill
>
> Beware of perfectly rectangular fish.
LOL!!
On Sun, 16 May 2010 12:14:20 -0400, "Ed Huntress"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "Michael A. Terrell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> What does McDonald's have to do with hamburgers, these days?
>>>
>>
>> These days? I honestly haven't eaten one since 1979. I feel better about
>> some of their breakfasts and fish sandwiches.
>>
>> Bill
>
>Beware of perfectly rectangular fish.
Or the perfectly round ones that the lady in the cafeteria insisted
were fresh because she caught them before she came to work at 7AM
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada
On Thu, 13 May 2010 17:53:49 -0700, "Jon Danniken"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Lew Hodgett wrote:
>> Doug Miller wrote:
>>
>>> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So
>>> I'm
>>> getting ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and
>>> Operating
>>>> Instructions". (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>>
>> <Snip the legalese>
>>
>> Go with Tupperware.
>>
>> Been using them since mid '70s.
>>
>> Great for freezer storage.
>
>I've never found a hamburger press that pressed the patties as wide as I
>like them, so I just use my hands, and warsh them off with some Dawn when
>I'm done.
>
>Jon
>
I make a ball of the required weight and roll it round then place it
between squares of waxed paper. If I am freezing the patties,I leave
the waxed paper on both sides for easy separation of the frozen
patties, if cooking immediately,I only use single paper between. the
paper aids in placing the patties on the grill. For turning I use
tongs with widely spaced fork prongs on one side and a solid spatula
on the other.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada
On Fri, 14 May 2010 14:17:46 GMT, [email protected] (Doug Miller)
wrote:
>In article <[email protected]>, drew <[email protected]> wrote:
>>Doug Miller wrote:
>>
>>>SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm getting
>>>ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating Instructions".
>>
>>>(WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>>>
>>>The following is directly quoted from that document:
>>>
>>>Safety Warnings and Precautions
>>>
>>[snip]
>>
>>Wow! I've got a newfound respect for the lowly hamburger press... I
>>think I'm gonna stock up. Might be good to have a few around for when
>>the 2nd Amendment gets repealed, or when the entitlement riots break
>>out. Sounds like you could put up a pretty good fight with one of
>>these things...
>
>My teenage son particularly enjoyed the part about not forcing the Hamburger
>Press to "do the job of a larger, industrial Hamburger Press" and wondered
>where we can buy one. Given the way a healthy, active teenage boy eats, I'm
>wondering if I need to go searching ...
As in hollow leg, eating out of house and home etc. Yeah, I hear you.
http://www.galasource.com/food-machinery-of-america-omcan--kitchen/food-prep-supplies/patty-press/ProdDesc-BT10-43572.aspx?ref=base
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (Doug Miller) wrote:
> SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm getting
> ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating
> Instructions".
> (WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
> The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
> Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
> WARNING: When using Hamburger Press, basic safety precautions should always
> be
> followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment. Read
> all instructions before using this product!
>
> 1. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.
> [...]
> 4. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the cooking area. Do
> not let them handle Hamburger Press.
> 5. Store idle equipment. When not in use, Hamburger Press must be stored in a
> dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up Hamburger Press and keep out of
> reach of children.
> [...]
> 7. Maintain Press with care. Inspect Hamburger Press periodically and, if
> damaged, have it repaired by an authorized technician.
> 8. Use the right Press for the job. Do not attempt to force a small Hamburger
> Press or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial Hamburger Press.
> There are certain applications for which this Hamburger Press was designed.
> Do
> not modify this Hamburger Press and do not use the Hamburger Press for a
> purpose for which it was not intended.
> 9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate
> Hamburger Press when you are tired.
> [...]
> 11. Do not operate Hamburger Press if under the influence of alcohol or
> drugs.
> Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or
> reflexes
> are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate
> Hamburger Press.
Welcome to America in the 21st century.
Cover you ass in all possible ways or the plaintiffs attorneys will get
you!
CP
Doug Miller wrote:
>SWMBO bought a hamburger press at Harbor Freight last weekend. So I'm getting
>ready to use it... unpack it... to find "Assembly and Operating Instructions".
>(WTF?? It's a hamburger press, for Pete's sake!)
>
>The following is directly quoted from that document:
>
>Safety Warnings and Precautions
>
[snip]
Wow! I've got a newfound respect for the lowly hamburger press... I
think I'm gonna stock up. Might be good to have a few around for when
the 2nd Amendment gets repealed, or when the entitlement riots break
out. Sounds like you could put up a pretty good fight with one of
these things...
Drew