RG 4180 - Fondue, raclette and wok appliance FRITEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RG 4180 FRITEL

Description of the appliance

4. Baking surface side 2: Ribbed grilling surface

5. Solid base with heating element

Congratulations! You just bought a high quality appliance that will warranty you a lot of fun. For further information and useful tips, we advise you to have a look at our website www.fritel.com. All persons who have NOT read this user manual are NOT allowed to use this appliance. Violation of the prescriptions and instructions mentioned in this user manual makes the warranty expire automatically! 1.SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS This appliance has been built in accordance with the European CE safety standards and is compliant with the general recognized standards and prescriptions with regard to the safety of appliances. As for all electrical appliances, the necessary precautions need to be taken in order to avoid accidents or damages.

• Attention! Burning danger! When using this appliance, certain surfaces will get hot. Only touch the thermostat button while the appliance is functioning and before the appliance has entirely cooled off.

• Attention! Even after switching off the appliance, some surfaces will remain hot for some time, causing the risk of burns. ALWAYS let the appliance cool off entirely before moving, cleaning or storing it.

• This appliance may be used by children of min. 8 years old, by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge provided they are supervised and instructed to use the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children may not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

• The appliance is only intended for household use and similar applications excluding: staff kitchens in shops, offices and other work environments; farms; clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; bed & breakfast environments.

• NEVER touch the control button, electrical power cord and plug with wet hands. NEVER immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water (or any other liquid). They are only to be cleaned with a damp cloth. In case the appliance does get wet or moist, immediately disconnect the plug from the power socket.

• A damaged power cord can cause electric shocks. NEVER use the appliance if it is damaged, fallen or shows a malfunction, or if the power cord or plug are damaged.12 In all these cases return the appliance to your sales point or recognized after sales service.

• After use remove the plug from the power point. Also proceed this way when the appliance is not in use, before cleaning and moving. NEVER pull by the power cord, but only by the plug.

• NEVER use separate timers or remote control systems.

• Use the appliance only what it is intended for, namely grilling food and having raclette in the pans under the grill. The appliance may not be used for other purposes or be combined with other appliances!

• The appliance is only to be used when completely and correctly mounted.

• NEVER leave the appliance unattended or move it while it is plugged in.

• ALWAYS place the appliance on a solid and flat base, such as a kitchen counter or table, so that the appliance won’t move or turn over.

• NEVER take or move the appliance by the power cord. NEVER turn the power cord around the appliance, NEVER bend it or squeeze it or pull it over a sharp edge.

• The appliance may also be used outdoor, on the following conditions: o The power cord should regularly be examined for signs of damage. If this is the case, do not use the appliance anymore, but immediately return it to your sales point. o The appliance must be connected to a socket-outlet having an earthed contact 230V. o The appliance must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD) having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA. o After use, ALWAYS store the appliance indoors in a dry place.

• In case an extension cord is used: o Only use an extension cord with a diameter that is minimum equal to the diameter of the appliances’ cord and an integrated earthed plug and that has a higher power than the appliance. o Take all necessary measures to prevent someone from tripping over the extension cord.

• NEVER let the cord hang over the edge of the table or the counter.

• NEVER place the power supply cord near heat sources such as cookers, heatings or ovens.

• NEVER cover the appliance when functioning or still cooling down.

• Only use original accessories.

• Repairs may only be done by a recognized repairer or service center.

• NEVER place the appliance near curtains, wall decoration, clothing, towels or other inflammable objects.

• NEVER place inflammable or heat conduction objects on the baking plate, such as a (paper) towel, cutlery, ...

• This appliance is NOT suited for preparing flambé dishes

• This appliance is NOT suited for use with charcoal or other fuels.

• NEVER pour cold water on the baking plate as long as it is still hot.

• Leave at least 0,5 m free space around the appliance and 1 m free height in order to avoid damage caused by grease splashes or heat and in order to bake/grill unhindered.

• This appliance is only suited for household use, and not for professional use.

• Only use the appliance on the mains voltage as indicated on the identification label (230V).

2. BEFORE THE FIRST USE

• Remove all packaging and stickers.

• Keep packaging away from children.

• First check your appliance for possible damages. If it is damaged, do NOT use the appliance but bring it back to your sales point.

• Turn on the appliance ad let it heat up for about 10 minutes.

• ATTENTION: Upon the first use, there might be a slight odor or smoke output. This is normal.

• Turn off the appliance again, pull the cord from the socket.

• Let the appliance cool down completely.13

• Remove the baking plate and the pans from the appliance. Clean the baking plate and the pans as described under ‘Cleaning’ before the first use.

• Put the baking plate back into the appliance.

• The appliance is now ready for use.

• Completely unroll the power cord, and plug in the appliance in a 230 V socket.

• Turn the appliance on by means of the thermostat button.

• ATTENTION: the appliance will now get hot. Let the appliance heat up for about 10 minutes. If you heat it too much the stone gets too hot and you will not get optimal results.

• ATTENTION: do NOT use frozen food! If you use defrosted food, make sure to pat the excess fluid with a paper towel, otherwise you will not get a perfect result.

• Put the chosen food on the grill plate or in the pans and put them under the grill.

• Do not use sharp utensils to turn or (re)move the food as they could damage the non-stick coating of the plate or pans.

• After use pull out the plug and switch off the appliance.

• Let the appliance cool off entirely before moving it, removing the baking plate or cleaning it.

• Pull the plug from the socket.

• Let the appliance cool off entirely before removing the plate.

• The grill plate and the pans are dishwasher proof. But if you choose to clean them by hand with hot water and detergent, make sure NEVER to use stiff washing-up brushes, only a soft cloth!

• The base and housing of the appliance can be cleaned with a damp cloth. NEVER immerse these parts in water or in any other liquid.

5. USEFUL TIPS IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS

Do not use the appliance in case of a malfunction. First go through the following: The appliance doesn’t warm or the control lamp doesn’t light up: o Check if your appliance is connected to the right mains voltage, whether there is mains voltage, and if the appliance was plugged in correctly. If there is still a malfunction, please return the appliance to your sales point. o If the power cord is damaged, don’t use your appliance and return it to your sales point immediately. The appliance has been designed for domestic use. The warranty conditions expire upon professional use. Defects and/or damages following to the non-observance of the user manual are not covered by the warranty. We reserve the right to carry out technical modifications.

6. WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Your warranty starts on the day of purchase. The warranty lasts 2 years. Determination of the warranty:

• The warranty covers every repair and/or replacement free of charge of the parts recognized defective by our technical department and if the damage is due to faulty manufacture, construction or material. The warranty does not cover damage or normal wear of the baking plate.

• The warranty is only valid for the first/original user.

• The transport costs, in case of reparation, are at the expenses of the purchaser.

• The warranty is only granted after presentation of your purchase invoice.

• The warranty cannot be invoked for normal wear and tear.14 The warranty expires in the following cases:

• Incorrect connection, e.g. electric voltages.

• Abnormal or professional use or misuse handling.

• In case of insufficient packaging and bad transport in case of return shipping.

• Lack of care and cleaning.

• Modifications or repairs made to the appliance by persons not authorized by us as a manufacturer.

• When reference numbers have been altered or been removed.

• For faults not due to the appliance itself, but to an external cause, collision, damage, fire, earthquake, flood, lightning, etc.

• When not respecting the instructions in the user instructions. For appliances that are not under warranty for any of the above reasons, all costs (transport, administration, research, handling) will be charged.

Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment.

All liabilities, towards both consumer(s) and third parties, that could result from not observing all the safety regulations prescribed in this user manual, can under no circumstances be charged to the manufacturer. In case of non-observance of these safety regulations, the user of this appliance, or any other person not having observed these safety regulations, protects the manufacturer from all responsibilities that he could be charged with.

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