MD 16548 - Fondue, raclette and wok appliance Micromaxx - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MD 16548 Micromaxx

• Directive CEM 2004/108/CE

1. About these instructions

Read the safety instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time. Note the warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the appliance or give it away, make sure you also hand over these instructions and the warranty card. 1.1. Symbols and key words used in these instructions DANGER! Warning of immediate risk of fatal injury! WARNING! Warning of possible risk of fatal injury and/or serious irreversible injuries! CAUTION! Danger of possible minor or moderate injuries! ATTENTION! Please follow the instructions to avoid property damage! NOTICE! Additional information on using the appliance NOTICE! Please follow the guidelines in the operating instructions WARNING! Warning of risk of electric shock! WARNING!

Warning: danger due to hot surfaces!

Bullet point/information on operating steps and results

Tasks to be performed

The MD 16548 fondue set may only be used for preparing food in standard household amounts. This appliance is intended to be used in private households or in similar situations, such as the following: − in staff kitchens in shops, offices and other businesses − on agricultural estates − in hotel and motel rooms and other residential facilities − in bed & breakfast accommodation The appliance is not suitable for commercial or industrial use. Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of improper use:

• Do not modify the product without our consent and do not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not approved or supplied.

• Use only spare parts and accessories that we have supplied or approved.

• Heed all the information in these operating instructions, es- pecially the safety information. Any other use is deemed im- proper and can cause personal injury or property damage.

The appliance may only be used indoors for the purpose for which it is designed in accordance with these instructions. 3.1. People not permitted to use this appliance

• This appliance may not be used by children under the age of 8. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 and up- wards if constantly supervised. This appliance may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil- ities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are under supervision or have been given instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and if they understand the poten- tial risks. The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from children younger than 8 years old. Cleaning and maintenance may not be carried out by children. WARNING! Keep plastic packaging and protective film out of the reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation! 3.2. General instructions

• To avoid risks caused by unintentional resetting of the over- heating protection, the appliance should not be operated us- ing an external switching system, such as a timer plug, or con- nected to a power circuit that is regularly switched on and off by another system.

• If the mains cable for this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the Medion Service Centre or a suitably qualified person in order to avoid hazards.

• Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. 3.3. Setting up the appliance

73 of 88 place a protective cover under it to avoid damage to sensitive surfaces.

• Do not place the appliance on surfaces that can become hot (e.g. on hotplates, naked flames).

• Cooking appliances should be lifted by the handles (where applicable) and placed in a secure position to avoid spillage of hot liquids. WARNING! Ensure that the appliance does not come into con- tact with any other objects when in use. Maintain a distance of at least 10cm from other objects. Do not place the appliance near easily flammable materials (curtains, drapes, paper, etc.). There is a risk of fire.

• During operation, do not place the appliance under wall cup- boards or other objects that could hinder the free upwards flow of steam.

• Do not cover the appliance.

• Do not place any objects on the appliance.

• Do not use this appliance near water contained in baths, sinks or other containers and do not expose it to rain or other mois- ture.

• Do not place the appliance near gas or electric heaters or in a hot oven. 3.4. Mains connection

• Connect the fondue set to a properly installed AC 220-240V ~ 50/60Hz safety plug socket that has at least a 16A fuse. Do not use extension cables and check before using the ap- pliance that the voltage given on the appliance corresponds with the local mains voltage.

• Always remove the plug from the safety socket after use, be- fore cleaning and at times when the appliance is unattended.

• Make sure that the power cable is not damaged and does not run underneath the appliance or over hot surfaces or sharp edges.

• Lay the cable so that nobody is able to step on it or trip over it.

• The mains cable should not come into contact with the appli- ance or any other hot objects when in use. 3.5. Instructions for use

• Do not heat the appliance when it is empty.

• Do not overfill the appliance. Note the level indicators inside the appliance. Do not exceed the MAX mark and do not use the appliance filled below the MIN mark.

• Use only the accessories supplied.

• Do not touch the hot fondue container.

3.5.1. Fondue with oil/fat

• Use fats/oils in the fondue which are specifically intended for frying. Do not use fat blends. Note the manufacturer’s instruc- tions on the packaging.

• Replace the oil/fat after use because used oil/fat may ignite even at normal frying temperatures. In the event of a fire, pull the plug out immediately and smother the flame with the lid or a cloth. Never try to extinguish using water! WARNING! Never fight oil or fat fires with water! There is a risk of explosion!

• Do not pour hot oil/fat into plastic containers and do not pour used oil/fat down the sink. The pipes can become clogged when the fat cools.

• Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning it.

• Oil and fat require a very long time to cool down. Do not move the fondue set while the contents are hot. Do not touch 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 7416548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 74 10.09.2015 10:24:5910.09.2015 10:24:59DE

75 of 88 any of the appliance's hot surfaces and do not place your hands over the steam vents. There is a risk of burns. Avoiding acrylamide According to the latest research, excessive browning, especially in foods containing starch, may cause a health hazard due to the acrylamide formation in the crust.

• Do not brown food to an excessive degree.

• Remove burnt residues. Do not brown food to an excessive extent. Fry fresh potatoes and other carbohydrate-rich foods, such as cereal-based products, at a temperature no higher than 180°C to avoid the development of harmful acrylamide.

• Try to use the lowest possible temperatures and short cook- ing times. Potato products should be cooked to a golden yel- low colour at most. The darker the chips or crisps, the higher the probability that they contain acrylamide.

• If you prepare chips yourself from raw potatoes, you should not store your potatoes under 10°C.

• Potatoes which have sprouted and potatoes with green ting- es should not be eaten. 3.6. Faults WARNING! Live components. There is a risk of electric shock. Therefore please follow the instructions below:

• Always check the power cable and the appliance for damage before use.

• If you notice any damage, do not use the appliance under any circumstances. Immediately remove the plug from the mains socket in this case.

• Have any defects repaired immediately by a specialist repair shop. If the mains cable for this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the Medion Service Centre or a suitably quali- fied person in order to avoid hazards. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 7516548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 75 10.09.2015 10:24:5910.09.2015 10:24:5976 of 88

• Never try to open and/or repair an appliance component yourself. 3.7. Cleaning and care WARNING! Live components. There is a risk of electric shock. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liq- uids. – if the appliance does fall into liquid, under no circumstances should you attempt to touch it. Discon- nect the mains plug first!

• Always pull out the plug before cleaning the appliance.

• To prevent burns, allow the appliance to cool down complete- ly before cleaning.

• The fondue set and the accessories may not be washed in the dishwasher.

• Do not use aggressive chemical cleaners, scouring agents, hard sponges, etc. to clean the appliance.

When unpacking the product, ensure that the following parts are included:

7) Bowls with handles

Remove all the packing material from the fondue set. Remove the appliance lid. Clean all the parts as instructed in section “10. Cleaning and care” on page 80. Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, dry and level surface. Connect the fondue to a properly installed and earthed safety socket. The fondue set is now ready for use. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 7716548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 77 10.09.2015 10:25:0010.09.2015 10:25:0078 of 88

7. Using the fondue set

You can use the fondue set to cook food in stock or fat or to prepare a cheese or chocolate fondue. WARNING! Do try to move or carry the fondue set while it is still hot or while it still contains hot fat, stock or other hot foods. Remove the lid. Add fat, stock, chocolate or cheese to the fondue container as specified in the recipe. When using fat or stock, the pot must be filled between the MIN and MAX mark- ings. Use the temperature control TEMP. (°C) to set the required temperature (130°C to max. 190°C). The operating LED on the temperature control TEMP. (°C) lights up green.

• Heat the fat or stock initially at the highest temperature until the boiling point has been reached and then set the required temperature.

• When melting cheese or chocolate, select a lower temperature and stir the cheese or chocolate constantly to prevent it from sticking. Place the fondue fork holder onto the fondue container. Insert the fondue forks into the individual slots on the fondue container to pre- pare the food. 7.1. Using the fondue with fat Ideally you should use pure vegetable fats, such as coconut or peanut oil, which can withstand high temperatures. Following the instructions on the packaging. Olive oil and peanut oil are low in unsaturated fatty acids and are only suitable for short fry- ing times. Vegetable oils containing highly unsaturated fatty acids (e.g. safflower or sunflower oil) and animal fats (e.g. lard, butter or suet) are not suitable. WARNING! Do not put wet or damp foods into the fondue set. Al- ways be attentive when cooking in fat. Fat can spit and so there is a risk of burns. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 7816548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 78 10.09.2015 10:25:0010.09.2015 10:25:00DE

79 of 88 WARNING! Replace the oil/fat regularly because used oil/fat may ignite even at normal frying temperatures. In the event of a fire, pull the plug out immediately and smother the flame with the lid or a cloth. Never try to extinguish using water! CAUTION! Note the following instructions when using deep-fry- ing fat to avoid health hazards:

• Note the use-by date on the packaging. Never use the fat more than 3-4 times, and filter the fat after each use.

• Never use fat which has gone bad and never mix it with fresh fat.

• Never mix different kinds of fat. NOTICE The following signs are indicative of fat which has gone bad: − Brown colouring − Emission of smoke when heated to 180°C − Increasing viscosity of fat when heated − Unpleasant smell/taste of the fat and of the food 7.2. Preparing food for cooking in fat Dry damp or wet food carefully. Cut the food into small pieces (around 3cm long) as this will reduce the cooking time and the food will absorb less fat. When frying potatoes, make sure that you do not cut them too small in order to minimise the formation of acrylamide. Thaw frozen food prior to use. Add salt and seasoning to food after frying and never over the fondue set. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 7916548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 79 10.09.2015 10:25:0010.09.2015 10:25:0080 of 88

Turn the temperature control TEMP. (°C) anticlockwise to position 0. Unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Allow the appliance and the remaining contents to cool down. Remove any fat or oil in order to clean the appliance: Remove solid fat with a wooden or plastic scraper. − Deep-frying oil Filter the remaining oil through a fine sieve and pour it into bottles. Store the bottles in a cool and dark place until you want to reuse the oil. Dispose of fat or oil which cannot be reused in a plastic bag in the household rubbish. Never pour fat that is still liquid into the toilet or down a drain. As the fat solidifies, it could block the pipes.

9. Protective devices

The appliance is equipped with a device to prevent overheating. The overheat- ing cut-out is triggered when the appliance is heated up with nothing in it or with too little in it, for example, or if there is solidified fat inside and the temperature has been set too high. If the overheating cut-out has been triggered, please contact the customer service department.

10. Cleaning and care

The appliance must be cleaned after each use. WARNING! Live components. There is a risk of electric shock. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liq- uids. – if the appliance does fall into liquid, under no circumstances should you attempt to touch it. Discon- nect the mains plug first! Always pull out the plug before cleaning the appliance. WARNING! To prevent burns, allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 8016548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 80 10.09.2015 10:25:0010.09.2015 10:25:00DE

81 of 88 ATTENTION! The bowls and fondue forks may not be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use aggressive chemical cleaners, scouring agents, hard sponges, etc. to clean the fondue set. Appliance part Cleaning instructions Lid Clean the lid with a damp cloth and, if necessary, some mild detergent and then dry thoroughly. Housing Clean the outside of the fondue set with a damp cloth and, if necessary, some mild detergent and then dry thor- oughly. Fondue con- tainer Empty the fondue container completely. Clean the fondue container with a damp cloth and some washing-up liquid. Wipe dry afterwards. Fondue forks Clean the fondue forks with a damp cloth and some mild detergent. Bowls Clean the bowls with a damp cloth and some mild deter- gent.

The product left our warehouse in perfect condition. If you do encounter a problem, however, please consult the table below to see if you can solve the problem. If the problem persists, please contact our customer service de- partment. Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance is not working. The plug is not connect- ed to the mains. Connect the appliance to a properly installed AC 220-240V~ 50/60Hz safety socket. The overheating protec- tion has been triggered. Contact the customer service department. The food is not cooked. The fondue container is overfilled. Cut the food into small pieces which cook more evenly. The cooking tempera- ture is too low. Set the temperature con- trol to the required tem- perature. The cooking time is too short. Cook the food a little longer. The food is not cooked evenly. The pieces of food are too close to each other. Distribute the food even- ly in the fondue con- tainer. Large amounts of smoke, unpleasant odours or taste The deep-frying fat has gone off. Changing the frying oil or fat. The fat is not suitable for deep-frying. Change the frying fat and use suitable frying fat. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 8216548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 82 10.09.2015 10:25:0010.09.2015 10:25:00DE

Packaging The product has been packaged to protect it from damage in transit. Packaging is raw material and can therefore be reused or recycled. Appliance Used appliances should not be disposed of with the normal household rubbish. In accordance with Directive 2012/19/EU, the appliance must be prop- erly disposed of at the end of its service life. This involves separating the materials in the appliance for the purpose of recycling and avoiding any impact on the environment. Take old appliances to a collection point for electrical scrap or a recycling centre. Contact your local waste disposal company or your local authority for more infor- mation on this subject.

Medion AG hereby declares that the product MD 16548 conforms to the following European requirements:

• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC

Copyright © 2015 All rights reserved. This operating manual is protected by copyright. Mechanical, electronic and any other form of reproduction is prohibited without the written permission of the manufacturer Copyright is owned by the company: Medion AG Am Zehnthof 77 45307 Essen Germany The operating manual can be reordered via the service hotline and is available for download via the service portal at www.medion.com/gb/service/start/. You can also scan the QR code above and download the operating manual onto your mobile device via the service portal.

17. General Warranty Conditions

17.1. General information The warranty period is 24 months and begins on the day the product is purchased. The warranty covers all types of material and product damage that could occur du- ring normal use. Please keep your original proof of purchase in a safe place. The warranty provider reserves the right to refuse to confirm the status of the warranty or to carry out a re- pair under warranty if a valid proof of purchase cannot be produced. If it is necessary to return your device for repair, please ensure that it is suitably pa- ckaged for transportation. Unless otherwise specified, you shall bear the costs for sending the device and the transport risk. The warranty provider does not assume any liability for additional materials sent with the product that do not belong to the original package contents supplied with the product. Please enclose as much information as possible about the fault when sending the device to the warranty provider. In order to make a valid claim under warranty and before returning the device, please contact the Service Hotline operated by the war- ranty provider or the Service Portal. They will provide you with information on how to proceed further. This warranty has no effect on your statutory warranty rights and is subject to the laws of the country in which the first purchase of the product was made by the end customer.

In the event of a fault on your product that is covered by this warranty, the warranty provider guarantees to repair or replace the product. The decision about whether to 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 8416548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 84 10.09.2015 10:25:0110.09.2015 10:25:01DE

85 of 88 repair or replace the device is taken by the warranty provider. Therefore, the warran- ty provider can at its own discretion decide to replace a device submitted for repair under warranty with a refurbished device of the same quality. No warranty is provided for batteries or rechargeable batteries or for consumable materials i.e. parts which have to be replaced at regular intervals during the normal use of the product e.g. video projector lamps. A pixel error (permanently coloured, light or dark point in an image) is not generally considered a fault. Please refer to the information provided in the manual for this product for the precise number of permissible defects in the image. The warranty provider gives no warranty for burnt-in images on plasma or LCD de- vices that result from the improper use of the device. Please refer to the information provided in the manual for this product for precise instructions on operating your plasma or LCD device. The warranty does not cover errors relating to the playback of data media that have been created in an incompatible format or as a result of using unsuitable software. If it is discovered during the repair that the fault concerned is not covered under warranty, the warranty provider reserves the right to invoice the customer for the costs already incurred in the form of a flat-rate handling charge, as well as to char- ge the customer for the materials and labour required for the repair after submitting a cost estimate. You will be informed in advance as the customer about these repair charges; you are responsible for accepting or rejecting the repair process.

Malfunctions and damage to the device caused by external influences, accidental damage, improper use, changes made to the product, modifications, upgrades, the use of third-party parts, neglect, viruses or software faults, improper transport, im- proper packaging or loss during the return of the product are not covered by the warranty issued by the warranty provider. The warranty will be invalidated if the fault to the device is caused by maintenance or repair carried out by someone other than a service partner authorized by the warranty provider. The warranty will also be invalidated if labels or serial numbers on the device or a component of the device have been modified or made illegible.

17.1.3. Service Hotline

Before sending the device to the warranty provider, you must contact us via the Ser- vice Hotline or the Service Portal. This ensures that you receive further information on how to make a valid claim under warranty. The use of the hotline may be subject to a charge. The Service Hotline should under no circumstances be considered a substitute for user training for software and hardware or reading the manual , nor does it provide support for third-party products. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 8516548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 85 10.09.2015 10:25:0110.09.2015 10:25:0186 of 88 17.2. Special warranty conditions for PC, notebook, pocket PC (PDA), devices with navigation functions (PNA), telephone devices, mobile telephones and devices with a memory function Should any of the supplied options (e.g. memory cards, etc.) have a fault, you are en- titled to a repair or replacement. The warranty covers material and labour costs for restoring the functionality of the product concerned. The warranty can be invalidated if any damage to the product itself or the supplied options results from the addition of any hardware to your product that is not produ- ced or distributed by the warranty provider. A limited warranty is provided for supplied software. This applies to a pre-installed operating system and also to supplied programs. For software supplied with the de- vice by the warranty provider, a warranty is issued that any data media, e.g. discs and CD-ROMs on which the software is supplied, shall be free from faults in terms of their materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days following purchase. In the event of a faulty data medium being supplied, the warranty provider shall repla- ce the faulty data medium free of charge; any further claims are excluded. Excluding the warranty for data media, all software is supplied without warranty. Furthermore, it is not warranted that this software shall function without interruption or errors or that it will meet your requirements. In the case of map material supplied for a device with navigation functions, no warranty is provided for its completeness. It may be necessary to delete all data from the device in order to repair it. Please en- sure that you have a backup copy for all of the data on the device before sending back the device. We expressly point out that the factory settings will be restored in the event of a repair. The warranty provider assumes no liability for the cost of a software configuration, lost revenue, loss of data or software, or other consequenti- al damages. 17.3. Special warranty conditions for repair on site or replacement on site If there is an entitlement to on-site repair or replacement, the specific warranty terms and conditions for on-site repair or replacement shall apply to your product. The following provisions must be ensured by you for carrying out repairs or replace- ments on site:

• Personnel from the warranty provider who arrive at your premises for the above- mentioned purpose must have unrestricted, safe and immediate access to the devices.

• Telecommunication facilities required by these personnel for the proper execu- tion of your order, for testing and diagnostic purposes or for remedying faults must be provided by you at your own expense.

• You shall be personally responsible for restoring your own application software after completion of the service by the warranty provider. 16548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 8616548 MULI eCommerce Content RC1.indb 86 10.09.2015 10:25:0110.09.2015 10:25:01DE

• You shall be personally responsible for configuring and connecting any existing external devices after completion of the service by the warranty provider.

• The free cancellation period for repairs or replacements on site is at least 48 hours, thereafter we shall invoice you for any costs resulting from a late or mis- sing cancellation.