THFD98A - Fondue, raclette and wok appliance THOMSON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL THFD98A THOMSON

MANUEL D'INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This appliance is intended to be used in household.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Regarding the instructions for cleaning surfaces in contact with food or oil, refer to the section "Cleaning and Maintenance" of the manual.

• The outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
  The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

• Do not touch hot surface. Use the handle while moving the product.
• Do not place the appliance in or near hot gas or electric burner, or permit to touch a heated oven or mini oven.
• This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 year to 8 years. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they are continuously supervised. This appliance can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities 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. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.

• Cooking appliances should be positioned in a stable situation with the handles (if any) positioned to avoid spillage of the hot liquids.
  The appliance must not be immersed.
• The appliance is only to be used with the stand provided.

• CAUTION: Insure that the appliance is switched off before removing it from its stand.
  WARNING: Risks of injuries if you don't use this appliance correctly.

• The heating element surface is subjected to residual heat after use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read the instructions and retain them for future reference.

• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Always turn the thermostat knob to the MIN position and then unplug the appliance from the mains socket when not in use and before assembling, disassembling, moving or cleaning. Do not unplug from the mains socket by pulling on the mains lead.

• Check that the voltage marked on the appliance rating plate matches your mains supply.

• Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.

• Place the appliance on a stable flat surface while in use.
• Do not use an extension cable, it may result in fire, electric shock and/or personal injury due to a tripping hazard.
• Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• The use of any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injury.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving fondue containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• When using the appliance, please make sure that adequate

air space is provided above and on all sides of the appliance for circulation.

• Do not position and use this appliance near flammable materials such as curtains.
• Do not immerse the appliance, its cord or the plug-in water or any other liquid.
• Never heat the appliance when empty.
• The content of the pot (chocolate, cheese, oil or water) will stay hot for some time after the appliance has been switched off. Never attempt to move your appliance until it has cooled to room temperature. RISK OF SERIOUS BURNING!
• Never place the power cord on top of the heating base while it is hot because the power cord

may get damaged. Make sure that the thermostat is set to minimum position before plugging the appliance in the mains socket.

• Never place the appliane directly on a plastic tablecloth or on a fragile or sloping surface.
• Do not use the pot if it is damaged.
• Never cover the appliance while it is operating.
• Do not touch the hot items of the appliance while it is in use.
• Do not use frozen meat to avoid oil splashing or spillage due to contact between water and hot oil. Oil splashing due to contact with frozen water can lead to serious skin burning.

• Beware of grease splashing and hot steam that may occur when using the appliance.

• If you are doing a meat fondue, do not mix different oils and do not mix new oil with oil that has been used before. Use only new oil.

• This appliance is NOT a fryer. It is therefore forbidden to use it to make French fries, donuts, etc.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Suitable for food contact.

IMPORTANT

IN ORDER TO PREVENT RISKS, YOU ARE STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO REPLACE POWER CABLE YOURSELF. IN CASE OF DAMAGE IT SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR'S AFTER-SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE MANUFACTURER, THEIR AFTER-SALES SERVICE OR A SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSON.

IF YOUR APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DROPPED, HAVE IT CHECKED BY A PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING AGAIN. INTERNAL DAMAGE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS.

IN THE CASE OF PROBLEMS AND REPAIRS OF ALL TYPES CALL THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR'S AFTER-SALES SERVICE DEPARTMENT, THE MANUFACTURER, THEIR AFTER-SALES SERVICE OR A SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSON, IN ORDER TO PREVENT RISK

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1. Fork set (8pcs)	2. Fork ring holder
3. Handle	4. Stainless-steel pot
5. Heating base 6. Heating Indicator
7. Thermostat

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging materials and make sure all items are in good condition.

Clean the fondue pot, fondue fork ring and forks in warm soapy water.

Rinse and dry them thoroughly.

Wipe surfaces of heating base with a slightly damp cloth and dry.

OPERATION

This appliance can be used for a cheese fondue, a meat fondue (with oil), a Chinese fondue (with water) or a chocolate fondue.

1. Place the heating base on a level, stable, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.

2. Depending on the type of fondue you would like to prepare, put the chocolate, cheese, oil or water into the pot, observing the minimum and maximum filling levels marked inside the pot.

3. Caution: Never mix water and oil: this can be very dangerous.

4. To melt quickly and evenly, it is recommended to use diced or grated cheese and chocolate broken in small pieces.

1. Position the fork ring on the top of the fondue pot.
2. Make sure that the rim of the fork ring sits firmly on the edge of the fondue pot.
3. Plug the appliance into the mains socket, making sure that the cable cannot be trapped or make the appliance tip over. The appliance must be grounded.
4. Make sure that the thermostat knob is set at the MIN position.
5. Turn the thermostat knob to the desired position.
6. The red indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the appliance is operating.
7. When you using the appliance for the first time, there may be a slight odour and smoke emitted. This should disappear after a few minutes and it is normal.
8. For the classic meat fondue, turn the thermostat knob to the MAX position. For cheese, Chinese and chocolate fondue, it is recommended to set the thermostat to the medium position.

9. During cooking, the red indicator light will cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature.

10. Gently dip your food (sliced/cut in cubes or small bite pieces) into the pot, using the supplied forks. Lay the forks on the dedicated notches on the fork ring.

11. Caution: to prevent oil from splattering, make sure that the food has been perfectly drained. If you are using frozen food, you must first ensure that they have defrosted completely.
12. After cooking, take the forks out and drop the food on your plate.

Caution: never put the fondue fork directly in your mouth, you could get seriously burnt!

1. Once finished, turn the thermostat knob to the MN position and unplug the appliance.

2. The red indicator light will go out.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Turn the thermostat knob to the MIN position and then unplug the appliance from the mains socket. Allow it to cool down to room temperature before cleaning.

Clean the fondue pot, fondue fork ring and forks in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry them thoroughly. Clean the heating base using a slightly damp cloth. Do not immerse it in water or any other liquid. Never use any abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.

Surfaces in contact with food should be cleaned regularly to avoid cross contamination from different types of food, the use of warm clean water with a mild detergent is advisable when dealing with surfaces that come into contact with food. Correct food hygiene practices should always be followed at all times to avoid possibility of food poisoning /cross contamination.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model THFD98
Voltage 230V~
Frequency 50Hz
Power 1500W
Max usable capacity 3.0L

Disposal and environmental responsibility

If you wish to dispose of your electric appliance, either to replace it or because it is no longer used, remember to consider the environment. Ask for information from the local authorities, because there do exist a number of environmentally helpful recycling centers.

Warning:

If this logo appears on the product, it means disposal of the appliance is covered by directive 2012/19/CE dated 4 July 2012 concerning waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Any dangerous substances contained in electric and electronic equipment may have potential effects on the environment and human health during reprocessing. As a result, at the end of the useful life of this appliance it should not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste.

Your role as end consumer is essential in terms of reusing, recycling or obtaining other types of value-creation from it. You have a choice of systems for collection and trade-in organized by local authorities (recycling centers) and distributors. You are obliged to make use of these choices.

WARRANTY:

The warranty does not cover the wear parts of the product, nor the problems or damage resulting from:

(1) surface deterioration due to normal wear and tear of the product;
(2) defects or deterioration due to contact with liquids and corrosion caused by rust or the presence of insects;
(3) any incident, abuse, misuse, alteration, disassembly or Unauthorized repair;
(4) improper maintenance, improper use concerning the product or connection to an incorrect voltage;
(5) any use of accessories not supplied or not approved by the manufacturer.

The guarantee will be cancelled if the nameplate and / or serial number of the product are removed.

THOMSON is a brand of Technicolor SA used under licence by

This product is imported by: SCHNEIDER CONSUMER GROUP

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