I've had problem with my Amaco Pasta Machine leaving black streaks on polymer clay. Does this pasta machine do the same thing?
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The only time I ever had an issue was when I was using black clay and thought I had cleaned it completely before putting white clay in it. As far as the machine itself causing black streaks, I haven't experienced any problems. I bought another smaller (cheaper) pasta machine for my white and transparent clay. Hope this helps.
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I've only used it a little bit for polymer clay, but it worked just fine, no marks.
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I use mine for sugar paste; I've never had issue with black marks. Where by chance you using black clay prior..It might need to be cleaned.
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I've not had problems with black streaks on the Marcato. Not like I did with the cheaper Sculpey machine. When they are new, most of these pasta machines have an excess grease that tends to stick around the rollers. What I did with the Marcato was take a baby wipe and with moving rollers, gently wipe all over especially around where the rollers insert. Then I wiped with a bit of water in a paper towel,, then used a old cloth to gently dry the rollers while they're turning. This may work and if not, do the cleaning again. If that still doesn't work - you may want to contact seller.
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No, My new machine is not leaving streaks but my old one was leaving some along the outside edge of the clay. I have some scrap white clay that I use to clean my machine and run it up against the edge of the machine. I hope this helps and yes the older machine leaves marks but not really bad. i cut it off.
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We only made a couple of batches of ice cream before the Edgestar machine quit turning the paddle. We returned this machine and purchased a Cuisinart with the motor turning from below the bowl. The new machine has a separate paddle for gelato. Haven't tried the gelato paddle, but have had great success with ice cream. We get a nice volume increase and smooth consistency. My research after the first purchase was that others had problems with the "motor on top" type of design. Cuisinart had the same design and changed it. We are using the Cuisinart a lot and so far it is holding up well. We only made a couple of batches of ice cream before the Edgestar machine quit turning the paddle. We returned this machine and purchased a Cuisinart with the motor turning from below the bowl. The new machine has a separate paddle for gelato. Haven't tried the gelato paddle, but have had great success with ice cream. We get a nice volume increase and smooth consistency. My research after the first purchase was that others had problems with the "motor on top" type of design. Cuisinart had the same design and changed it. We are using the Cuisinart a lot and so far it is holding up... » Read More We only made a couple of batches of ice cream before the Edgestar machine quit turning the paddle. We returned this machine and purchased a Cuisinart with the motor turning from below the bowl. The new machine has a separate paddle for gelato. Haven't tried the gelato paddle, but have had great success with ice cream. We get a nice volume increase and smooth consistency. My research after the first purchase was that others had problems with the "motor on top" type of design. Cuisinart had the same design and changed it. We are using the Cuisinart a lot and so far it is holding up well. « Show Less
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Is the recall you are referring to in response to those black specs that come out into your blend? Or is that something completely different and unrelated? Does this blender have that black spec problem? I really want a vitamix but that is a deal breaker for me with my gastroparesis and weak stomach. Thanks in advance for your help! Take care and be well. Happy Holidays to you!
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I know there is grease around the part that inserts into the mixer. It looks like it's there for the mechanical/moving gears. I just got a paper towel and wiped it. But, I haven't seen the grease marks you're seeing. That's the tough part, we can't use water to clean. Maybe just use paper towels to wipe the rollers. Good Luck.
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I haven't had streaking problems with this one like I did with others. I really like it so far. Hope it helps :)
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Ours did the same thing. My husband had to re-vamp the grinder as it was rubbing. Our first time using it was a total mess too. We thought about returning it but my husband fixed it somehow but I could not tell you for sure what he did. He is a machine designer so he could see what the problem was.....
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It was a little tricky to turn had to pull out then turn to the right setting. Otherwise no problems with the machine. Don't forget your first batch of pasta has to go to the compost as it is the one that removes the packing grease! Hope this helps. I have made lots of fresh pasta with this machine and have been pretty happy with it.
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I experienced this problem initially but only after the kids used hot chocolate. I found that running a clear cup through the Vue after making hot chocolate, cappucino, etc. clears any residue and keeps the nozzles clean. I occasionally clean the nozzles with a paper clip as others have advised.
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I've read that polymer clay is best painted with acrylic primers and paint. It seems the Tamiya primer may be to harsh for it. Try it on a scrap piece to see how it reacts.
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I have the exact same problem Tina is reporting with flaking. Pan is brand new L4LP3. Never heated above 350 degrees F. After second use black flakes that look like paint chips come off and embed in the food. In addition, when I wipe the surfaces of the pot, black flakes come off. This cannot be seasoning. This looks like paint chips. Can someone help me understand this? Internet is loaded with reports of similar flaking on cast iron products. If this were the seasoning coming off, that should not be black?
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I've had that happen too. What I've done with my mats (which are not "the mat") is just smear a very thin layer of shortening to the mat. I make my own fondant and this has always worked. Don't know why it wouldn't work for The Mat too.
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I just use Mr. Clean Eraser. Don't put in dishwasher raw aluminum on bottom turns black
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I've owned several pasta machines, in addition to this one. I always expect to waste a batch of pasta dough by running it through the machine until the gunk is gone. After that, no problems.
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Hi! I recently experienced a similar problem! I had removed all the filters (there are three removable ones - two foam and one white paper), washed them all, cleaned everything off the beater bar/roller, shook out the tube/hose, even unscrewed the bottom and cleaned out whatever I could find there too! Still, as soon as I turned it on, it was going to red! Grrrrrr I FINALLY found the problem. You might have already checked this, but just in case, sharing it here. It might help you or someone else. When looking at back of the vacuum, on the right side, BEHIND the main tube/hose, you can see the tube attach to the black vacuum base which feeds into the clear body where the dirt goes in. I could not see any clogs anywhere. BUT - this part of the tube/hose COMES OFF - it is easy to overlook, but it twists and releases. I did that as a last resort, and found my problem! There was a piece of paper in there, and all kinds of dirt and hair (we all shed some and have two cats) were packed pretty solid behind the paper! It took a tool like a crochet hook to get it all out and unpacked! (I have a metal "tube turner" for sewing, which is what I used, but anything super thin and long can work, as long as you do not go THROUGH the hose.) I took an amazing amount of junk that had not come out when shaking the hose, cleaning things, even taking the rest of the vacuum apart... it hides in that last curve of the hose! I hope this helps someone else, because this is a great little powerhouse of the vacuum that is perfect for our little townhouse. But the clogging does happen sometimes, and I've now found the FIRST place I'll look, instead of the dead last! ;-)
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I use Everclean multicat. It clumps very hard. The machine has never needed more than two tries to empty. DO NOT USE ARM & HAMMER unless you are tired of the machine and want to kill it off. I turns into a mass of clay the machine simply can't deal with.
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I have had mine for a little over a year. Love it!! Have had no problems with it. However, consistency of the dough is important for making successful pasta!.
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I agree with the pasta being too moist. If it comes out of the cutter as a gooey mess all stuck together, try rubbing some flour on each side of the sheet of dough and running it through. The dough actually has to be fairly dry.I run it through the first step several times, then take it down one step at a time until it is the correct thickness. I dust with flour several times during this process as well.