EKP 5027 CB - Cooker BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EKP 5027 CB BOMANN

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possi- ble injury risks. CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects. NOTE: This highlights tips and information. 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 t for com- mercial use.

• Do not use it 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 the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket.

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regu- larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach. WARNING! Don’t let small children play with foils for danger of suffo- cation! Special Safety Instructions for this Device On the products you will nd symbols that indicate warnings or provide information:

WARNING: Hot surface!

Danger of burns! During operation the temperature of the exposed surface may be very hot.

• Please do not operate the device with an external timer or a sepa- rate remote control system.

• Place the appliance on an even, moisture and heat-resistant sur- face.

• Use a heat resistant plate when placing on sensitive surfaces.

• Do not move the device when it is in operation.24

• Due to the rising heat and vapours the device should not be oper- ated under wall cupboards.

• Keep the unit at a safe distance from easily inammable objects such as furniture, curtains, etc. (30 cm). Under no circumstances should the device be installed in cupboards.

• Do not heat empty pots on the cooking zone as this may lead to dangerous overheating.

• During and after use, ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with the hot surface of the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- pabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older 8 years and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our cus- tomer service or by qualied person and with a cable of the same type.

• This appliance is not designed to be immersed in water during cleaning. Please follow the instructions provided in the chapter “Cleaning”.25 Unpacking the appliance

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.

2. Remove all packaging materials such as lms, ller mate-

rial, cable clips and carton.

3. To prevent hazards, check the appliance for any transport

damage. NOTE: Production residue or dust may have collected on the appli- ance. We recommend cleaning the appliance according to chapter “Cleaning”. Attaching the handles The handles can be attached to the left and right side respec- tively. The handles feature clamps that t into the openings of the housing.

• Push the clamps into the housing and secure by using the screws provided. Electrical Connection Connected load/wattage The hob can take up an overall load of 1500 W. Because of this high connected load it is recommended to use a separate connection protected over a 16 A safety switch. CAUTION: Overload! Do not use extension cables or multiple sockets as the power consumption of this device is too high for these. Connection

• Before inserting the mains plug into the socket check whether the voltage which you intend to use corresponds to that of the machine. Please see the label on the machine for details.

• Only connect the machine to a correctly installed safety socket. Initial Operation of the Unit Before rst use, operate the unit for 5 minutes to remove the protective coating of the hotplate. Set the thermostatic control- ler to MAX. NOTE: Occurrence of light smoke and odours is normal with this procedure. Take care of suitable ventilation. Using the Hotplate Switching on/off The unit is switched on with the thermostatic controller. The unit is switched off when the thermostatic controller is set to MIN. Notes for cooking utensils

• For optimum use of energy, use only pots/pans with a at bottom (see Fig.).

• The cooking utensil never should be smaller than the hot- plate. This wastes energy. In extreme cases, the hotplate can become distorted. Operation Use the thermostatic controller to select the temperature of the hotplate according to the purpose: Notch 1: Warming up Notch 2: Warming up/simmering Notch 3: Simmering Notch 4: Frying Notch 5: Parboiling, browning Notch MAX: Browning, quick heating NOTE: The pilot lamp indicates the heating up of the hotplate. It is switched on and off during operation. This is normal and indicates that the temperature is controlled and maintained by the thermostatic controller. Switching Off

• Set the thermostatic controller to MIN.

• Remove the mains plug from the socket.

• Let the unit cool down before storing it.

WARNING: Hazard of burns!

Because of the heat radiated during cooking, dangerously high temperatures may occur at the cooking zone after the cooking cycle.26 Cleaning

• Always remove the mains lead before cleaning!

• Wait until the machine has cooled down completely!

• Under no circumstances should you immerse the device in water for cleaning purposes. Otherwise this might result in an electric shock or re. Disposal Meaning of the “Wheelie Bin” Symbol Take care of our environment, do not dispose of electrical appli- ances via the household waste. Dispose of obsolete or defective electrical appliances via municipal collection points. Please help to avoid potential environmental and health impacts through improper waste disposal. You contribute to recycling and other forms of utilization of old electric and electronic appliances. Your municipality provides you with information about collecting points. CAUTION:

• Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive items.

• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents. Hotplate

• Remove food residues with a moist cloth or a paper towel while still warm.

• Clean the hotplate with a soft sponge and a small amount of water, and dry it thoroughly with a soft cloth. Housing

• Clean the housing after use using a slightly moist cloth.

• Make sure that no uid matter gets into any of the openings of the housing. This might damage the device or result in an electric shock. Storage

• Only store the appliance clean and after it has cooled down.

• During longer periods of non-use we recommend storing the appliance in its original packaging.