ST 3171 - Toaster CLATRONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ST 3171 CLATRONIC

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CE

SANDWICHTOASTER

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ST 3171

D-47906 Kempen/Germany

General Safety Instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors (except if it is designed to be used outdoors). Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.
• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull on the plug, not the cable) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.
• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you should leave the workplace, always switch the machine off or remove the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead).
• Check the appliance and the cable for damage on a regular basis. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by a qualified person and with a cable of the same type.
  • Use only original spare parts.
• Pay careful attention to the following "Special Safety Instructions".

Children and Frail Individuals

• In order to ensure your children's safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.
  Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!
• In order to protect children or frail individuals from the hazards of electrical equipment, please ensure that this device is only used under supervision. This device is not a toy. Do not allow small children to play with it.

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

WARNING:

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION:

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.

NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

Special safety notes

WARNING: Do not touch the hot parts of the device. If necessary, you should use an oven cloth and hold the device only by the handle or the recessed grip.

CAUTION:

• Place the unit on a flat and heat-resistant surface. In the case of sensitive surfaces please place a heat-resistant board under the pan.
• In order to prevent heat from building up, do not put the unit directly underneath a cupboard. Ensure that there is enough space all around.
• Do not move the device when it is working.
• Beware of any steam coming out of the sides of the device during the baking process and when opening the baking surfaces. Danger of burns!
• Bread is combustible. Therefore the device should never be used in the vicinity of or below curtains and other combustible materials!
• Please ensure that the mains lead does not come into contact with the hot sections of the device.
• Allow the device to cool down before cleaning it and putting it away.

Starting-up the unit

Instructions for Use

Before you make the first sandwiches for consumption:

• Please remove any packaging that is still present. Unwind the mains lead completely.
• Clean the housing and the baking surfaces with a damp cloth.

Non-stick coating

• Lightly grease the baking surfaces before the unit is used for the first time.
• Use the appliance for about 10 minutes with the toasting surfaces closed (see „Using the unit“).
• Remove the mains plug from the socket and allow the device to cool down.
• Bake 3–4 sandwiches as a test.

NOTE:

Any smoke or smells produced during this procedure are normal. Please ensure sufficient ventilation.

Do not eat the first sandwich.

• After the device has cooled down, wipe the baking surfaces off with a paper towel.

Electrical connection

- Insert the plug in a duly installed 230 V/50 Hz protective contact socket. The red mains control lamp lights up.

Using the unit

i NOTE:

• Keep the baking surfaces closed while heating.

• Lightly spread the outside of the bread (the side coming into contact with the toasting surfaces) with butter or margarine. That way your sandwich can be easily removed afterwards from the sandwich toaster.
  • After approx. 3 to 4 minutes the green control lamp lights up. The baking temperature has now been reached.

• Release the lid catch and fold the lid up until it remains open.

• Insert a double sandwich into each side.
  • Gently close the cover. Close the lid catch.

i NOTE:

• The green control lamp switches on and off during baking in order to maintain the baking temperature.
• The baking time depends on your individual taste. The longer the sandwiches remain in the device, the greater the level of browning.

• The baking section should always be closed in the intervals between baking.

• Open the lid catch carefully and then fold up the lid.

• Remove the toasted sandwiches with a wooden fork or similar item.
• Lightly grease the baking surfaces again as required after each baking process.

CAUTION:

Do not use pointed or sharp objects to avoid damaging the coating of the baking surfaces.

Switching Off

- If you would like to interrupt operation or switch the device off, remove the plug from the socket. The red control lamp goes off.

Cleaning & maintenance

WARNING:

Always pull out the plug from the mains socket before cleaning and wait until the unit has cooled down.

CAUTION:

• Do not use any wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.
• Under no circumstances should the device be immersed in water for cleaning.

Baking Surfaces

- Please remove any food residues while they are still warm with a damp cloth or paper towel.

- Wash off the baking surfaces with a soft sponge and soapy water; then wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. After drying please apply a thin film of edible oil to the surface.

Housing

- Clean the housing after use with a slightly damp cloth.

Technical Data

Model:....ST 3171

Power supply: 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 750 W

Protection class: I

This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Subject to technical changes without prior notice!

Guarantee

The device supplied by our Company is covered by a 24 month guarantee starting on the date of purchase (receipt).

During the life of the guarantee any fault of the device or its accessories ascribable to material or manufacturing defects will be eliminated free of charge by repairing or, at our discretion, by replacing it. The guarantee services do not entail an extension of the life of the guarantee nor do they give rise to any right to a new guarantee!

Proof of the guarantee is provided by the proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase no free replacement or repair will be carried out.

If you wish to make a claim under the guarantee please return the entire machine in the original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt.

Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing as well as cleaning, maintenance or the replacement of said parts are not covered by the guarantee and hence are to be paid!

The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering.

After the expiry of the guarantee

After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing costs.

Meaning of the "Dustbin" Symbol

Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in the domestic waste.

Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.

This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.

This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of reutilisation of electrical and electronic equipment.

Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.