RC 3 plus - Fondue, raclette and wok appliance STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Fondue, raclette, and wok appliance
Brand	Steba
Model	RC 3 plus
Main functions	Raclette, grilling, natural stone cooking
Included accessories	8 enamelled Gourmet pans, natural stone plate, grill plate
Optional accessory	Enamelled cast iron casserole dish (Art. No. 99.44.00)
Controls	On/off switch, adjustable thermostat
Indicator light	Operation indicator
Cooking surface	Low surface for pans, grill plate, stone plate
Base appliance cleaning	Wipe with a damp cloth, do not immerse
Cleaning the pans	Wash in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher
Cleaning the stone plate	Soak in pure hot water, scrub without detergent
Safety	Do not touch hot surfaces, unplug after use, keep out of reach of children
Warranty	Natural stone plate excluded from warranty
Repairs	Repairs exclusively by qualified personnel
Usage	For domestic use only

Frequently Asked Questions - RC 3 plus STEBA

How to clean the natural stone plate?

Allow the plate to cool, then soak it in pure hot water (without detergent). Use a brush if necessary. Do not use detergent, dish soap, or abrasive powder.

Can I use abrasive products on the stone plate?

No, abrasive products can alter the natural properties of the stone. Use only hot water and a brush.

Are the Gourmet pans dishwasher safe?

Yes, the enamelled pans are dishwasher safe. You can also wash them by hand in warm soapy water.

What to do if the stone plate cracks?

Small cracks are normal due to thermal expansion and do not affect operation. The stone is excluded from warranty. In case of a major crack, replace the plate.

How much cheese should I plan for a raclette?

Plan about 200 to 250 g of cheese per person, along with potatoes and accompaniments.

Can I grill fat-free meat on the stone?

Yes, the natural stone allows fat-free cooking (except for first use where a light oiling is recommended). The food retains its natural taste.

How to use the optional casserole dish (Art. 99.44.00)?

The casserole dish can be used upright to heat barbecue sauces or upside down to provide a large cooking surface. It replaces the stone plate.

Can the appliance be left unattended?

No, the appliance should not be left unattended. Unplug it after use or in case of malfunction. Do not use with a timer or remote control.

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

Do not use the appliance. The cable must be replaced by a qualified professional. Contact customer service or a specialized retailer.

Why does the meat stick during the first use?

This is normal. It is recommended to lightly oil the stone plate before first use. Afterwards, the meat will release more easily.

USER MANUAL RC 3 plus STEBA

Raclettegrill RC 4 plus,

RC 4 deluxe, RC 4 deluxe chrom

Instructions for use 10

Mode d'emploi 16

1) On/Off switch
2) Control light
3) Thermostat
4) Lower grilling area
5) Gourmet-Pans (8 Pieces)
6) Stone plate
7) Grill plate

Additional pan (Comes with RC 4 plus deluxe already):

8) Die cast gourmet pan
9) Turned pan as grilling plate

Optional available for RC 4 plus:

Art.-Nr: 99.44.00

Generally

This appliance is for private and indoor use only and must not be used commercially. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it at a safe place. When the appliance is given to another person the instruction manual should be passed to that person, too. Only use the appliance as described in the instruction manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted, which are caused by not paying attention to the instruction manual.

Safety information

- The appliance must be used and plugged in only according the requirements shown on the rating label.

- Use the appliance only if the cord shows no damages. Check this before every use!

- Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.

- Connect the power plug to a properly installed and easily accessible socket only.

- To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.

- Plug off the appliance after each use or in case of failure.

- Do not pull at the cord. Don't pull it over edges and don't bend it too much.

- Keep the cord away from hot parts.

- Caution - never take of the grill plate while it is hot! Do not clean it until it has cooled down sufficiently (see instructions for cleaning).

- Never clean the basic appliance under running water, and certainly never immerse it in water.

The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided that are supervised or have been provided with instruction in the safe use of the appliance and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not use the packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.

- Children under the age of 8 must be kept away from the appliance and the connecting cable.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g. Plastic Bags).

- The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote system!

Attention! Housing get hot. Danger of burns! Do not place the appliance on a sensitive surface (e.g. painted furniture) and keep a distance of at least 70cm to le materials.

• When using a powercord extension it is important that children are not pulling at it or a trip hazard occurs.
• The appliance must always be unplugged in case of no supervision, prior to assembly, the dismantling or cleaning.
• Caution - never allow the lead to come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance! Before using, always unwind the lead completely from the cable storage.

- Only ever connect the appliance to a properly designed and installed socket. If you use an extension cable, this must be suitable for at least 10 amps. Consult your electrician if in doubt.

• Check the cable from time to time for signs of damage. If you see any, ask your electrician to replace the cable at once.
• When no longer in use the plug must be pulled out of the socket.
• Caution - watch out for splashes of fat when grilling juicy meat and/or using a large quantity of fat. Sausages should be pricked before grilling, or there may be a danger of someone suffering burns.
• Never cut meat or any other food on the grill surface as it could otherwise be damaged.
• If any repair is necessary, including the replacement of the lead, the appliance must be handed in to the electrical dealer from which it was purchased.
• Repairs to electrical appliances must only ever be carried out by a qualified electrician. Improper attempts at repair can result in serious danger for the user.
• No legal liability can be accepted for damage resulting from the appliance being used wrongly or for the wrong purpose.

Before using this appliance for the first time

1. Please clean all parts of the appliance before using it. The gourmet stone plate and the basic appliance can be cleaned with a damp cloth, an enamelled pans, enamelled steel casting pan and grill plate with washing-up liquid. Dry all parts well.
2. If your model is fitted with the gourmetstone plate as the grilling surface, coat it first lightly with cooking oil to prevent anything from sticking to it in use.

Pre-heating the appliance

Switch the appliance on with the on/off switch. The grill must reach full heat before anything can be placed on it.

Set the temperature selector to the required heat output:

• a high setting to grill steaks and similar if they are to be still red or pink inside
• a low setting if the food is to be grilled well through
• a medium setting is ideal for overbaking and for cheese raclettes.

Dry meat by dabbing it with a towel before grilling.

Practical tips

You have an ideal combined appliance with this raclette grill. You can make cheese raclettes in the pans and you can grill on the grill and the Stoneplate. In these instructions we would like to give you a few general tips for a nice, friendly raclette and grill evening. You will find many more ideas in modern cookery books and magazines.

With recipes requiring the use of the gourmet pans please be careful not to fill them too full, as it may then be difficult to insert them into the appliance.

1. Grilling on the grillingplate

Meat, fish and vegetable can be grilled on the plates. When planning the evening, reckon on about 200 to 250 grams of material per person. The grill plate has a large surface on which meat (e.g. rump steak or mince), fish, and a wide variety of tasty dishes can be prepared. A large number of side-dishes, sauces, and dips are suitable to accompany them.

• How well „done“ the dishes have to be depends on the type of meat or fish, the length of time it takes, its initial temperature, and its thickness. If you prefer your steaks not too „rare“, do not cut them too thick.
• The time you give meat or fish is a matter of your personal taste. Turn the meat or fish over from time to time.
• Finally, you can salt the meat or fish, or add a sauce to it. Do not salt before grilling as this draws the juice out.

Stone plate:

• No oil or grease is needed on the stone, so the natural flavour of meat, fish, and other ingredients is preserved (with the exception of the oil you apply before first using the stone).
  · Always use the gourmet grill pans with the smooth surface upwards.
• It is possible that the meat or fish could „catch“ (burn in slightly) the first time the appliance is used. Do not turn the meat or fish over until it is very easy to loosen from the surface.
• The grill stone is particularly suitable for the natural grilling of all kinds of juicy meat, fruit, and vegetables.

Instead of the stone plate, you can use the gourmet pan for heating barbecue sauces. If you turn the pan bottom to the top you receive a large grilling area.

2. Raclette dishes with the gourmet pans

You can fill the pans with all kinds of ingredients cut up small, whatever takes your fancy, cover it with cheese, and heat it under the grill until the cheese melts. Anything is suitable that you can think of for overbaking with cheese, e.g. meat cut into tiny pieces, poultry, fish, fruits de mer, sausage, fruit, and vegetables. There are specially selected raclette cheeses on the market, but you can try other kinds provided their fat content is over 45%.

3. Overbaking „au gratin“ with cheese

You can use this raclette grill to cover the dishes you have made on the grill with a delicious gratine cheese crust. Simply scatter grated cheese, possibly mixed with caraway seeds, over the dish, or lay it on top in slices, and place the gourmet pan under the grill. The gourmet pan will be heated from on top by radiant heat, just like under a grill. First the cheese will melt, then it goes dark in colour. Take the pan out as soon as the cheese is a crisp golden brown.

4. Old-original raclette cheese method

In this instance, the cheese is at the local point of the raclette party. Plan about 200 to 250 grams of cheese and potatoes per person, and side-dishes as well. Place a slice of cheese about 5 mm (3/8th of an inch) thick in the pan, cut to lit, and push it in under the grill. Once the cheese has melted into a creamy mass, take the pan out and extract the cheese with the aid of a small wooden spatula and pour it onto boiled or foil potatoes, French bread, or toast.

Grillstone

The grill stone expands when heated. This can cause small, visible cracks to appear on the surface, but these do not affect its function. For this reason the stone is excluded from guarantee cover.

Cleaning

• Always pull the plug out of the socket before cleaning the appliance.
- Never immerse the appliance in water.
- Clean the appliance as soon as possible after use, but allow the grill surface to cool down sufficiently first. Cleaning is easiest while the appliance is still fairly warm.
- Basic appliance: Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Make sure that no water finds its way inside the appliance. Observe the safety instructions as well.
- Gourmet pans: Soak the gourmet pans in water with a little washing-up liquid for a while to soften if necessary.
- Grillplate and enamelled steel casting pan: The enamelled grill plate can likewise be washed up in water and washing-up liquid.
- Gourmet stone plate: Soak the grill stone in hot water (with no additives!) for some time, and then clean it with clear, warm water and if necessary a cleaning sponge. Do not use any washing-up liquid or abrasive as these could affect the properties of the stone.

Correct Disposal of this product

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

Packaging disposal: Do not throw away the package materials. Please put it in the recycling bin.

Gift box: Paper, should be put to the old paper collection point. Plastic packaging material and foils should be collected in the special collection containers.

Service and Repair:

If the appliance must be repaired, please get in touch with your trader or with the manufacturer:

1) Tænd/sluk knap
2) Kontrol lys
3) Termostat
4) Nedre grill område
5) Gourmet-Pander (8 Stykke)
6) Sten plade
7) Grill plade

Ekstra pande (Er ved RC 4 plus deluxe inkluderet):