RC 1400 - Fondue, raclette and wok appliance Rommelsbacher - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RC 1400 Rommelsbacher

WARNING: Read all safety instructions and directives!

Non-observance of the safety instructions and directives may cause electric shock, fire and/or serious injuries and burns! General safety advices:

• Always keep children under 8 years away from the product and the power cord.

• Cleaning and maintenance by the user must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years and older and are supervised.

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

• Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Keep away packing material such as foil bags out of the reach of children.

• Do not operate the appliance with an external timer or a separate tele control system.

• Check the appliance and all accessories for perfect condition prior to each use. Do not operate the appliance if it has been dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and have it checked by a qualified electrician.

• When laying the power cord, pay attention that no one will get entangled in or stumble over it in order to prevent that the appliance is pulled down accidentally.

• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical stress. Check the power cord for damage, wear and tear on a regular basis. Damaged or entangled power cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• If the mains connection cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazards.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply by pulling the plug. Never pull at the cord!

• Never immerse the appliance, the power cord and the power plug in water for cleaning. For your safety19

• Do not store the appliance outside or in damp rooms.

• This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs must only be executed by an authorised service centre. Improper repair works can cause substantial danger for the user.

• Improper use and non-observance of the instruction manual void all warranty. Safety instructions for operating the appliance

WARNING: Hazard of injury and burns!

• Casing surfaces, grill plate and other accessory parts are getting hot during operation!

• Hot surfaces remain hot for some time after switching off the appliance! Thus, act with caution!

• We recommend using pot cloths and appropriate barbecue cutlery!

• Do not use the appliance as depositing rack or working top as it will get hot during operation! For protection against fi re, do generally not put objects made of paper, plastic, fabric or other infl ammable material on hot surfaces!

• Never cover the grill plate/heating elements with aluminium foil!

• Overheated fats and oils can infl ame. Therefore, food containing fats and oils must only be prepared under supervision!

• Attention! Hazard of fi re! When fi lling the pans, mind that the food must not touch the heating element! Also bread which is toasted too long can infl ame!

• Only use the original pans for gratinating!

• Do not transport the appliance when it is hot. Appliance and accessories must have cooled completely before cleaning or moving them!

• Observe the following when setting up the appliance:

Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface (no varnished surfaces, no tablecloths, etc.).

Place the appliance beyond children’s reach.

Leave a ventilation distance of at least 20 cm to all sides and 1 m to the top of the appliance to avoid damage due to heat or fat splatters and to grant an unobstructed work area. Ensure a free air circulation.

Never operate the appliance near heat sources (ovens, gas fl ame, etc.) or in explosive environments where infl ammable liquids or gases are located.20

Never operate the Raclette near or below curtains, wall cupboards or other infl ammable materials.

• Attention! Hazard of fi re! This appliance is not intended for installation into worktops.

• Do not use the appliance as room heater.

• For a safe switch-off, pull the power plug after each use. Prior to initial use

• Wipe the casing and the heating element with a damp cloth and dry it thoroughly. Clean the pans, the small spatulas and the grill plate with warm water and some detergent before using them for the fi rst time.

• Prior to initial use, the protective coating of the heating elements must be burnt-in. To do so, heat up the appliance – without pans! –approximately 10 minutes at maximum setting.

• Please do not be bothered by the slight and harmless appearance of smoke and smell for a short while.

• Please care for a good aeration of the room during that time. Non-stick coating Reversible grill plate

• Grill plate and pans are equipped with a high quality non-stick coating. The protective coating is especially easy to clean and prevents food from sticking onto the surface. To make sure that you benefi t from the non-stick effect for a long time, please do not clean the grill plate and grill pans in the dishwasher! ATTENTION: Do not scratch or cut on the grill plate and in the pans. Never use cooking utensils made of metal, as this will damage the non-stick coating. Scratched or overheated pans resp. grill plates are not subject to warranty. On the side with the ribbed surface, you can prepare all kinds of meat and fi sh specialities with the typical grill marks. You can use the smooth side with the two embossed crêpes forms for sweat dishes and for grilling fruit and vegetable.21 How to start up the appliance

WARNING: Hazard of injury and burns!

• Casing surfaces, grill plate and other accessory parts are getting hot during use!

• Hot surfaces remain hot for some time even after switch-off! 1.) How to prepare the appliance for use

• Make sure that the ON/OFF switch has been set to position “OFF” and there are no empty pans on the Raclette level.

• Put the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and fl at working surface (no lacquered surfaces, no tablecloths, etc.).

• Place the reversible grill plate on the relevant supports of the appliance. Please take care for the correct position of the grill plate.

• Plug the mains plug into a suitable socket in order to connect the appliance with the mains supply. While laying the cord, take care that nobody can get entangled or stumble over the power cord in order to prevent that the appliance is pulled down accidentally. 2.) How to switch on and preheat the appliance

• In order to switch on the appliance, set the ON/OFF switch to position “ON”. The pilot lamp integrated in the switch lights up continuously.

• Turn the temperature control clockwise to the right to position “MAX”. The appliance heats up and the pilot lamp integrated in the temperature control lights up.

• The pilot lamp is off, as soon as the set temperature is reached. The alternating lighting up and going out of the pilot lamp during operation shows the thermostatic temperature control.

• Heat up the appliance for at least 10 minutes. NOTE: At setting “MAX”, the appliance is always operating at maximum performance. In general, there is no clocking of the thermostat. 3.) How to grill and make Raclette Raclette level Parking level22

• After preheating the appliance, place the chosen food on the grill plate and insert the fi lled pans up to marking (recess in the Raclette level). ATTENTION HOT! Do not touch the edge of the hot grill plate when inserting the pans!

• If necessary, the temperature is continuously adjustable. To do so, turn the temperature control back and forth between “MIN” and “MAX” setting, in order to set the desired temperature.

• During heating up, the pilot lamp integrated in the temperature control lights up in red. As soon as the pilot lamp is off, the set temperature is reached. The alternating on and off of the pilot lamp during operation shows the thermostatic control of the temperature. NOTE: At setting “MAX”, the appliance is always operating at maximum performance. In general, there is no clocking of the thermostat. ATTENTION! This means that the pilot lamp will temporarily not glow, although the appliance is still switched on. Therefore, please pay attention that after use, the temperature control is set to position ”MIN“.

• Always insert unused pans in the parking level. This will protect the non-stick coating. ATTENTION! Never heat-up empty pans or put empty pans in the Raclette level, because overheating may cause a damage to the non-stick coating. TIP: Use the small spatulas to move the food in the pans or to push out the melted cheese. You may also use other utensils made of wood or plastic. Avoid, however, that they are too long in contact with the hot parts. Never use metal cooking utensils as those might damage the non-stick coating. 4.) How to switch off the appliance

• To switch off the appliance, turn the ON/OFF switch to position “OFF”. The pilot lamp integrated in the switch expires.

• Turn the temperature control anti-clockwise to the left to position “MIN”.

• Then unplug the power cord. ATTENTION! For a safe switch-off, disconnect the appliance from the mains after each use by pulling the mains plug!23 Cleaning and maintenance ATTENTION: Risk of injury/burning!

• Always pull the power plug before cleaning! ATTENTION: Risk of injury/burning!

• Always allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning! ATTENTION: Risk of injury/burning!

• Do not immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water for cleaning and do not clean them under running water! NOTE: Do not put the reversible grill plate and the pans in the dishwasher, because the dishwasher salt might damage the non-stick coating resp. the surface of the plate/pans!

• Wipe the casing and the heating element with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

• Clean the grill plate, pans and small spatulas in lukewarm water with some dishwashing detergent. Soak severe soiling fi rstly with some oil.

• Make sure no water or steam may infi ltrate the appliance from below.

• Do not use oven cleaners!

• Do not treat the appliance or accessory parts with a steam cleaner! Tips and notes

• For the initial use the grill plate, grease it with some oil. There is no more grease required subsequently.

• Make sure the food does not get in contact with the heating element as otherwise the food might burn.

• Only season cheese after the melting process as spices burn at high heat and develop unpleasant smoke as well as an unpleasant taste.

• If possible, take the grill food out of the fridge ½ hour before you start to grill. Then it will roast thoroughly more quickly and you avoid that thicker meat stays cold inside.

• Oil lean meat slightly before grilling. You will achieve best results with small and tender meat cuts. Do not pierce the meat when turning it, so that no juice is lost.

• For achieving a nice browning, sear the meat shortly. The meat is well done when the juice coming out is clear.

• Spices and marinades might generate smoke during grilling. To avoid this, just use non-seasoned / non- marinated meat and offer seasoning mixtures and barbecue sauces when served.

• Spice the meat before, but salt it after grilling. This will keep the juice inside.

• Pierce sausages before grilling to prevent them from bursting.

• As side dishes, we recommend crispy bread, fresh salads and cooked potatoes.24 PE-HD