HE 80 - Waffle Maker GRAEF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HE 80 GRAEF

EN Operating Instructions Crispy Cone Maker

Information on these operating instructions.... 14

Warning messages....14

General safety instructions.... 15

Danger caused by electric current....16

Intended use....16

Limitation of liability....17

After-sales service 17

Unpacking 17

Disposal of the packaging....18 Disposal of the unit....18

Requirements on the installation location 18

Electrical connection 18

Prior to first use 19

Initial operation....19

Stand by mode....19

Deactivate stand by mode....19

Cleaning 20

Recipes 20

Two-year warranty 21

PREFACE

Dear Customer,

You have made a good choice by buying this waffle maker. You have purchased a recognised quality product.

Thank you very much for buying our product. We wish you a lot pleasure with your new Graef waffle maker.

INFORMATION ON THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

These operating instructions are part of the waffle maker (hereinafter referred to as unit) and provide important information on putting into operation, safety, intended use and the care of the unit.

The operating instructions shall have to be available at the unit at all times. The instructions have to be read and applied by every person who in view of:

• Initial operation,
• operation,
• fault correction and/or
• cleaning

are commissioned to deal with in.

Keep these operating instructions and pass them on to the next owner along with the unit.

These operating instructions cannot take into consideration every conceivable use. For further information or in case of problems which are not dealt with or not dealt with sufficiently in these instructions, please get in touch with Graef customer service or your specialist dealers.

WARNING MESSAGES

In these operating instructions, the following warning messages and signal words are used:

WARNING

This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

This refers to a potentially dangerous situation. In case of non-observation of this warning message, material damage may occur.

IMPORTANT!

This refers to application tips and other especially important information!

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit is in conformity with the safety instructions mentioned hereinbefore. However, incorrect handling may lead to injury and damage.

For safe handling of this unit, please observe the following safety instructions:

• Before using the unit check for any external visible damage of the housing, the connection cable and plug. Do not operate a damaged unit.
• Repairs may be carried out only by an expert or by Graef after-sales service. Incorrect repairs may cause considerable hazards for the user. In addition, any claim under guarantee is forfeited.
• Defective parts must be replaced by original spare parts only. It is only with these parts that the safety requirements are met.
• This unit must not be used by children. Keep the unit and its connection cable away from children.
• Children should be supervised in order to make sure that they do not play with this unit.
• This unit can also be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the unit in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• The unit is not intended to be used with an external timer or a separate remove control.
• Always disconnect the connection cable by using plug; do not pull the connecting cable.
• Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged.
  • Prevent that liquids get on the plug.
• If the connection cable is damaged, it may only be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's customer service or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid potential dangers.
• Do not open the housing under any circumstances. When touching live connections and if the electric and mechanical structure is changed, there is danger of electric shock.
• Never touch live parts. They may cause an electric shock or even may

lead to death.

• Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit.
• Check to see that the power cable has been safely laid. Due to getting caught on the cable, the unit might fall down from the work surface.
• Packaging materials must not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.
• Never use the unit in the vicinity of a source of heat.
• Never use the appliance outdoors, and always keep it in a dry place.
• Let the unit cool off before cleaning.
• Do not use any aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents and do not use any solvents.
• Do not scratch off stubborn soiling with hard objects.
  • Make sure that no liquid gets into the interior of the unit.
• Do not put the unit in the dishwasher and do not hold it under flowing water.

DANGER CAUSED BY ELECTRIC CURRENT

WARNING

Mortal danger is caused by contact with energised cables or components!

Please observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent an exposure to electric current:

• Do not use the unit if the mains cable or plug are damaged.
• In this case, you should let the Graef Customer Service install a new connection cable before using the appliance again. This may be done also by an authorised specialist.
• Do not open the housing under any circumstances. When touching live connections and if the electric and mechanical structure is changed, there is danger of electric shock.
• Never touch live parts. They may cause an electric shock or even may lead to death.

INTENDED USE

This unit is not intended for commercial use. Only use the appliance to bake crispy cones.

This appliance is intended for domestic and similar use, such as:

• Staff kitchens in shops and office
• In agricultural estates
- By guests in hotels, motels and other living quarters

• In bed and breakfast boarding houses

IMPORTANT!

Use only for applications akin to households!

Another or any exceeding use shall not be considered intended.

CAUTION

The appliance can cause dangers, if is not used as intended.

• Use the unit exclusively as intended.
- Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.

Claims of any kind caused by damage by unintended use shall be excluded.

The risk shall be borne sole by the operator.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

All technical information, data and notes on the installation, the operation and the care contained in these operating instructions correspond to the last status before printing, and are rendered under consideration of our previous experience and to the best of knowledge.

No claims may be derived from the particulars, illustrations and descriptions in these instructions.

The manufacturer shall not assume any liability for damage caused by:

• non-observation of the instructions
- unintended use
- incorrect repairs
• technical modifications
• use of unapproved spare parts

Translations shall be carried out to the best of knowledge. We shall not assume any liability for translation mistakes. The original German text only shall be binding.

The digital version of these operating instructions can be found on the HE80 product page at www.graef.de.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

If your Graef device is damaged, please contact your dealer or the Graef Customer Service at [phone] or write an e-mail to [e-mail].

IMPORTANT!

If possible, keep the original packaging during the guarantee period of the unit in order to be able to pack the unit correctly in case of guarantee.

UNPACKING

When unpacking the unit, proceed as follows:

• Remove the unit from the box.
• Remove the packaging parts.

- Remove any stickers on the unit. Do not remove the type plate!

DISPOSAL OF THE PACKAGING

The packaging protects the unit against transport damage. The packaging materials are selected according to the environmental compatibility and disposal-related aspects and can therefore be recycled.

The return of packaging into the material cycle saves raw material and reduces the waste volume. Dispose of the packaging material no longer needed at collection points for the "Green Dot" recycling system (in Germany).

DISPOSAL OF THE UNIT

At the end of its service life, this product cannot be disposed of in normal domestic waste. The symbol on the product and in the operating instructions point out to this fact. Reuse the materials according to their marking. With the reuse, recycling or other forms of recycling of old equipment, you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Please ask your municipal administration for the disposal point.

REQUIREMENTS ON THE INSTALLATION LOCATION

For safe and fault free operation of the unit, the following requirements of the installation location have to be met:

• The unit has to be placed on a solid, flat, horizontal, and non-slipping surface with a sufficient weight-carrying capacity.
  • Make sure that the unit cannot topple over.
• Choose the location in such a way that children cannot reach the supply line of the unit.
• Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces, such as hotplates, or near them.
• Never use the unit in the open, and store in a dry location.
• The unit is not designed for installation in a wall or a built-in cupboard.
• Do not set up the unit in a hot, wet or moist environment.
• The socket has to be easily accessible so that the power cable can be removed easily in case of emergency.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

For safe and fault-free operation of the unit, the following requirements have to be met during the electrical connection:

• Before connecting the unit, compare the connecting data (voltage and frequency) on the type plate with those of your energy network. These details must correspond so that no damage occurs to the unit. In case of uncertainty, contact a qualified electrician.
• The socket has to be protected at least by a 10 amps circuit breaker.
• Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and is not laid across hot surfaces or sharp edges.
• The connecting cable must not be stretched tightly.

- The electric safety of the unit is ensured only when it is connected to a socket with protective conductor installed correctly. Operation on a socket without protective conductor is forbidden. If in doubt, let the house installation check by a trained electrician. The manufacturer shall not assume responsibility for damage which has been caused by absent or interrupted protective conductor.

PRIOR TO FIRST USE

• Clean the unit as described in "Cleaning".
• Heat up the unit and afterwards fill in fresh dough.
• Because of hygienic reasons, dispose the first 2 - 3 waffles.

INITIAL OPERATION

- Put the plug into the plug socket.

- Turn the control panel to the desired degree of brownness. (Suggestion / Presetting: Setting 3)

- Heat up the unit. Baking light glows red.

- You will hear a beep when unit is heated up. Baking light glows blue.

- Fill in the dough in the lower plate.

- Close the appliance to bake the hoortje waffles. The baking lamp lights up red during the baking process.

- When the crispy cone is ready, a signal tone sounds and the baking lamp lights up blue.

- Remove the crispy cone immediately after the baking process is complete and roll it into a hoortje / cone while still warm. As soon as it has cooled, it can no longer be rolled.

• Then place the crispy cone on a rack to cool.
• Pour in the batter again and proceed as described above.

- When the last baking process is complete, unplug the appliance and leave it open to cool down.

STAND BY MODE

The appliance switches to standby mode after 30 minutes of non-use. If you briefly press one of the two arrow buttons (right or left), the appliance switches on again. It heats up and restores the browning level that was previously selected.

DEACTIVATE STAND BY MODE

It is possible to deactivate stand-by mode. The appliance then remains permanently switched on and does not switch to stand-by mode after 30 minutes. To do this, press one of the two arrow buttons (right or left) for approx. 4 seconds.

IMPORTANT!

When the device is unplugged from the socket, the factory settings are restored, the stand-by mode is reactivated.

CLEANING

• Always unplug the appliance from the mains before cleaning and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
• Clean the crispy cone plates with a paper towel.
• Place two absorbent paper towels between the crispy cone plates and close the appliance.
• Only wipe the appliance housing with a damp cloth.
• Use a mild detergent in case of heavy soiling.

RECIPES

Granny Grete's ice-cream cone without eggs

500 g flour, 375 g sugar, 2 packs vanilla sugar, 500 ml cream, 500 ml mineral water, cinnamon or rum according to taste.

Mix all the ingredients together well. The dough should slide off the spoon easily. Then place the dough in the preheated crispy cone maker.

Granny Lotte's ice-cream cone

250 g flour, 65 g butter, 250 g sugar, 2 eggs, 375 ml water, 2 packs vanilla sugar, cinnamon or rum according to taste.

Mix all the ingredients together well. The dough should slide off the spoon easily. Then place the dough in the preheated crispy cone maker.

Granny Frida's rock sugar ice-cream cone

500 g flour, 3 eggs, 250 g rock sugar, 250 g butter, 3 tbsp sugar,

Dissolve the rock sugar in 1/2 litre boiling water and allow to cool. Beat the butter until creamy, add the eggs and sugar. Then mix in the flour and sugar water alternating. Place the dough in the crispy cone maker a tablespoon at a time, bake it until it is golden brown and roll it immediately into a cone.

Aunt Fiene's ice-cream cone

250 g sugar, 200 g butter, 2 eggs, 1 pinch salt, cinnamon, 250 flour

Bring the sugar to the boil in 1/4 litre water, remove from the heat and let the butter melt in the solution. When the mass has cooled down, add the flour, eggs and spices. The dough should be a thick liquid.

Aunt Annette's ice-cream cone

500 g flour, 375 g sugar, 200 g butter, 1 egg, 1 pinch of baking powder,

Choose between vanilla, cinnamon or rum and add for flavour.

Bring the sugar to a boil in 1/2 litre water, remove from the heat and let the butter melt in the solution. When the mass has cooled down, add the flour, eggs, baking powder and spices.

TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

As from the date of purchase we assume manufacturer warranty of twenty-four months for defects which can be traced back to manufacturing and material defect. Your legal warranty claim in conformity with Section 437 et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) shall remain unaffected by this regulation. The guarantee does not cover any damage which is caused by incorrect handling or use as well as defects which only slightly influence the function or the value of the unit. Moreover, transport damages, as far as we are not responsible for it, are excluded from the warranty claims. Guarantee shall be ruled out for damage, the repair of which has not been carried out by us or one of our representations. In case of justified complaints, we shall repair the defective product or replace it by a product without defects at our discretion.

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