CR 36 - Griddle STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric crêpe maker
Brand	Steba
Model	CR 36
Usage	Private, non-commercial
Temperature setting	Thermostat with red indicator (heating) and green indicator (temperature reached)
Coating	Non-stick (do not use metal utensils)
Heating plate	Smooth surface for crêpes
Power supply	Standard mains plug (follow rating plate)
Power	Not specified in the manual (approx. 1200 W)
Power cord	Detachable? Not specified; length not specified
Safety	Hot surface (burn risk); do not immerse; use on a stable, heat-resistant surface
Cleaning	Damp cloth, do not use harsh or abrasive detergents
Maintenance	Let cool before cleaning; never immerse in water
Usage precautions	Do not leave unattended; keep 10 cm from walls and 70 cm from flammable materials
Included accessories	Crêpe spreader (mentioned in recipe)
Warranty	Not specified in manual; contact customer service
Repairability	Repairs only by authorized service; original spare parts
Minimum user age	From 8 years old, with supervision
Weight	Not specified
Dimensions	Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions - CR 36 STEBA

How to use the crêpe maker for the first time?

Before first use, clean all parts (except heating elements) and dry them. Heat the appliance empty for about 15 minutes to eliminate the new smell. Caution: the exterior becomes hot.

What is the best crêpe batter recipe?

Mix 250 g flour, 4 eggs, 50 g melted butter, 500 ml milk, a pinch of salt, and flavoring (rum, vanilla sugar). Let rest 30 minutes. The batter should be liquid and thin.

How to clean the crêpe maker?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool completely. Clean with a damp cloth without harsh or abrasive detergents. Never immerse in water.

What to do if the appliance smokes during first use?

This is normal during initial heating. Let it heat for a few minutes until the smoke stops. Ensure good ventilation.

How to know when the crêpe maker is at the right temperature?

Set the thermostat to maximum. The red indicator lights up. When the green indicator lights up again, the optimal temperature is reached. The red indicator turns off and on during cooking, this is normal.

Can I use metal utensils?

No, use only a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the non-stick coating.

What are the important safety precautions?

Never leave the appliance unattended. Keep at least 10 cm around and 70 cm away from flammable materials. Unplug after use. Very hot surface – burn risk.

Can the crêpe maker be used to cook meat?

No, the appliance is designed only for crêpes and similar preparations. Cooking meat is not suitable.

What to do in case of malfunction or damaged cord?

Do not repair yourself. Contact authorized after-sales service. Only original spare parts should be used.

How to dispose of the appliance at end of life?

Do not throw it with household waste. Deposit it at a collection point or return it to the store. Paper, cardboard, and plastic packaging should be recycled.

USER MANUAL CR 36 STEBA

Steba® cooktop appliance with wooden stick and flat blade (no text or symbols visible on body)

220-240 V\~; 50/60 Hz, 1500 W

Crêpes-Maker

CR 36

Instructions for use 10

Mode d'emploi 16

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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. Remove all packaging and sticker. Wash up all parts carefully (see cleaning).

Safety information

Hot surface! There is danger of burning when touching the surface during operation.

- Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.

- Do not use if the plug cord is damaged. Verify before every use. - Do not 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.

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!

- Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

- Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.

- Never immerse the unit in water.

- Leave a space of about 10cm around the device.

• Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g. if it felt down or has been damaged in any other manner.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is occurring due to the usage of the appliance in a different way as described or a mistake in the handling has been made.
• To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord, should only be carried out by a customer service. Only original spare parts have to be used.

- The device gets hot, only transport after it cooled down.

• Only use the device as described in this manual.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

o staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environments
o by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
o bed and breakfast type environments.

- Before initial use: clean all parts – except the heating elements - carefully and leave to dry. Heat up the device for about 15 min. to eliminate the smell of newness.

Attention! Device gets 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.

- If an extension cable is used, it has to have a cross-section of 1,5mm^2 . A cable drum must always be unwound.

• If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it may not be charged with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard.
• Make sure that children do not tease the cable or that a trip hazard occurs.
• The device must always be disconnected from the power supply if it is not supervised and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
• Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mould formation.

Cleaning

Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.

- Never immerse the unit into water.

- Leave the device to cool. Cleaning is easiest when the device is lukewarm.

- Clean with a damp cloth.

- Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners, chemical cleaners or solvents, abrasive scouring pads or metal implements.

Workplace

Important:

Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable and a heat resisting surface. It is important that no inflammable items are near to the device. Do not place the device on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

Getting started

• Unwind the cable.
• Connect the device in accordance to the rating label, the control dial shines in green.
• At the initial heating, the device can smoke slightly. After a few minutes the smoke clears away.
• Preheat the device to maximum thermostat setting, the red light shines.
• You have reached the optimal temperature once the control dial shines in green again.
• According to the recipe, add small quantities of dough on the device.
• During the cooking time, the red light will turn off and on again. The thermostat works.
• If the crêpe is ready, remove it with a wooden or plastic spatula only so that the coating will not get damaged.
• When the red light goes out, you can put the next small quantity of dough onto the device.
• The appliance is not suitable for roasting meat.
• Unplug after usage.

Basic recipe:

250g flour

4 Eggs

50g melted butter

500ml milk

Salt

Aroma (e.g. rum)

Vanilla sugar

The crepe batter needs a little flour and plenty of fluids. Mix well the milk with the eggs and the flour. Stir in the melted butter and leave the dough to swell for at least 30 minutes. You need to spread the dough fast and thin on the hot plate by using the wet wooden spreader.

Preparation of Crêpes

Lightly oil the plate with a brush. Add a little quantity of dough onto the plate and spread with a rotary motion equally with the spreader.

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There might be some cracking due to temperature differences if the dough is added on the plate, this is completely harmless.

Let the crêpes back until the surface is not liquid anymore. Loosen the crêpe with the spatula and turn.

Back until ready.

While the crêpes backs ready, layer to taste with:

• Chocolate sauce
  Jam
  • Cinnamon and sugar
• Cheese

And fold the crêpe at once.

Please note: the browner the crêpes are, the worse they can be fold:

Fold the crêpes

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Fold both sides now halve done

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:

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