VF3040 - Waffle Maker Concept - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Waffle maker
Brand	Concept
Model	VF3040
Voltage	220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power	1000 W
Power-on indicator	Yes (red)
Ready-to-cook indicator	Yes (green)
Cooking plates	Non-stick
Automatic preheating	Yes, until the green light goes off
Approximate cooking time	Approximately 4 minutes
Handling handle	Yes, top
Crumb tray	Yes, removable
Recommended utensils	Plastic or wooden spatula
Cleaning	Wipe with a damp cloth, do not immerse
Safety	Do not touch hot surfaces, do not use near water
Warranty	24 months
Use	Household use only
Number of pages in the manual	88

Frequently Asked Questions - VF3040 Concept

How to use the waffle maker for the first time?

Before first use, wipe the cooking plates with a damp cloth. Plug in the appliance, close the lid, and wait for the green light to go off (preheating). It is recommended not to eat the first waffles.

How long does it take to cook a waffle?

The cooking time is about 4 minutes, but may vary according to your taste. The green light turns on and off to indicate that the temperature is maintained.

Can you wash the plates under water?

No, never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. Wipe the plates with a damp cloth and let dry.

What spatula should I use to remove the waffles?

Use a plastic or wooden spatula to avoid damaging the non-stick surface. Never use metal utensils.

What to do if the lights do not turn on?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and that the voltage matches the indicated one (220-240 V). If the problem persists, contact customer service.

Does the appliance have an automatic shut-off?

The manual does not mention an automatic shut-off. It is important never to leave the appliance unattended while it is operating.

How to clean the outside of the waffle maker?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool down. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a damp cloth. Avoid getting water into the cooling vents.

Why does the waffle stick to the plates?

This may be due to insufficient preheating or dirty plates. Make sure the green light is off before pouring the batter. Clean the plates after each use.

What is the warranty period?

The warranty is 24 months from the date of purchase. It does not cover normal wear and tear or damage caused by improper use.

Can you use metal molds in the waffle maker?

No. Never insert metal parts into the appliance. Use only plastic or wooden utensils.

USER MANUAL VF3040 Concept

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PODĚKOVÁNÍ

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NÁVOD NA OBSLUHU

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NÁVOD NA OBSLUHU

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POZNÁMKA:

NIGDY NIA ZANURZAĆ URZĄDZENIA W WODZIE LUB INNYM PŁYNIE!

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INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI

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UWAGA:

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HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ

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MEGJEGYZÉS:

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EKSPLUATĀCIJAS NORĀDĪJUMI

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PIEZIMES:

Thank you for purchasing a Concept product. We hope you wilbe satisfied with our product throughout its service life.

Please study the entire Operating Manuacarefully before you start using the product. Keep the manuain a safe place for future reference. Make sure other people using the product are familiar with these instructions.

Technical parameters
Voltage	220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power input	1000 W

Caution! Hot surface

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

• Use the unit only as described in this operating manual.
- Remove all the covering and marketing materials from the unit before the first use.
- Make sure the mains voltage corresponds to the values stated on the product's rating plate.
- The unit reaches high temperatures during operation and remains hot for some time after being turned off. Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use the handles and buttons. There is a risk of being burned.
- The unit may not be cleaned, stored, or covered until it has cooled down completely.
- Do not put the unit on its side during operation.
- Close supervision is necessary when the unit is on or plugged into the socket.
- Never carry the unit during operation or while hot. Do not carry the unit by the power cord.
- Never pull the cord to disconnect the plug from the socket; hold the plug instead.
- The appliance is not intended for and should not be accessible to children or people with reduced capabilities.
- Persons with limited movement capacity, reduced sensory perception, insufficient mental capacity or those who are unaware

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of the proper handling should use the product only under the supervision of a responsible, aware person.

- Pay the utmost attention when using the unit close to children.

- Do not use the appliance as a toy.

- Turn the unit off, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the unit to cool before cleaning.

- Do not let the power cord hang loosely over the edge of a table. Make sure the power cord does not touch hot surfaces.

- The unit may only be installed on a stable surface resistant to high temperature, away from other heat sources, such as heating bodies, ovens, etc. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or moisture.

- Do not use the unit in an environment with explosive gases or flammable substances (solvents, varnishes, adhesives, etc.).

- Caution – Bread may ignite! When using the unit, keep a sufficient space around and above the unit to ensure sufficient air circulation. Do not let the unit come into contact with curtains, wall linings, textile, paper, or other combustible materials while in operation. In addition, it is not recommended to install the unit near or under the above materials. Do not put any of these materials on top of the unit.

- Do not use the unit without the removable crumb tray. The tray shall be cleaned regularly. Do not allow crumbs to accumulate on the tray. They could touch the heating body and ignite.

- Do not insert any metal objects into the unit.

- Do not insert excessively big pieces of food into the unit.

• The unit is not designed for outdoor use.

- The appliance is intended for domestic use only, not for commercial use.

- When unplugging the unit from the wall outlet, make sure the unit has been turned off (bread lowering lever in the upper position), then disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

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• Never operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance in water or any other liquid.
• Use manufacturer-recommended accessories only.
• Do not try to repair the appliance; instead, refer to an authorised service centre.
• This appliance may be used by children 8 years of age and older and by persons with physical or mental impairments or by inexperienced persons if they are properly supervised or have been informed about how to use of the product in a safe manner and understand the potential dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. This appliance may be cleaned by children 8 years of age and older if they are properly supervised. Keep this appliance and the power cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.

Failure to follow the manufacturer's instructions may lead to refusal of warranty repair.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 Hinged top cover
2 Bottom cover
3 "Power On" indicator lamp
4 "Heat On" indicator lamp
5 Grip handle

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NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE INTO WATER OR OTHER LIQUID!

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the toasting surfaces using a wet cloth; in spite of that, we recommend that the first two pairs of waffles should not be eaten.

Food preparation procedure:

1. Plug the appliance into a socket. Make sure that the mains voltage conforms to the voltage of the appliance. Both the "Power On" indicator lamp and "Heat On" indicator lamp will be on.
2. Close the top cover of the waffle maker (during its warming-up, you can prepare your food).
3. When the green "Heat On" indicator lamp goes off, the waffle maker is ready.
4. Open the top cover of the waffle maker and put waffles on the lower part of the waffle maker.
5. Your food will be ready to be served in approximately 4 minutes or longer as per your taste.

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NOTE:

• Do not close the waffle maker by force. A cloud of steam may rise from in between the toasting surfaces during the toasting process.
• Keep in mind that the "Heat On" indicator lamp will go on and off as the thermostat keeps the waffle maker at proper temperature.
• Open the waffle maker and remove the waffles using a plastic or wooden spatula. Never use a metal knife as it might damage the non-adhesive coating.
• Close the top cover in order keep the surfaces hot for further toasting.
• During the toasting process, you can prepare your food.
  • After finishing the toasting, unplug the appliance.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
- Wipe the inner parts and edges of grating using a paper towel or soft cloth. Wipe the waffle maker surface only using a slightly wet cloth and prevent water, grease or oil from entering the cooling openings.
- Do not clean the inner and outer parts using a rough sponge or pot scourer, as this might damage the parts.

SERVICE

Any extensive maintenance or repair requiring access to the internal parts of the product shall be performed by an authorized service center.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Packaging materials and obsolete appliances should be recycled.
  • The transport box may be disposed of as sorted waste.
  • Polyethylene bags shall be handed over for recycling.

Appliance recycling at the end of its service life:

A symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product should not go into household waste. It must be taken to the collection point of an electric and electronic equipment recycling facility. By making sure this product is disposed of properly, you will help prevent the negative effects on the environment and human health that would otherwise result from inappropriate disposal of this product. You can learn more about recycling this product from your local authorities, a household waste disposal service or in the shop where you bought this product.

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This product meets all the basic EU regulation requirements that relate to it.

Changes to the text, design and technical specifications may occur without prior notice and we reserve the right to make these changes.

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DANKSAGUNG

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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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HINWEIS:

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PRÉCAUTIONS PARTICULIÈRES DE SÉCURITÉ

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MODE D'EMPLOI

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NOTE:

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MANUALE D'USO

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The manufacturer (or importer) is responsible for ensuring the product complies with the requirements of applicable legal regulations as well as those of the relevant technical standards. Moreover, they are responsible for ensuring the product has the properties the manufacturer described in documents related to the goods or those reasonably expected by the customer with regard to the nature of the goods or based on advertising produced by the manufacturer, and further they are responsible for ensuring the product is fit for the purpose proposed by the manufacturer or that a product of the same type is normally used for.

The quality warranty term is 24 months from product takeover by the customer.

The warranty does not apply to wear and tear caused by regular use. The customer shall not be entitled to any warranty claims if, prior to taking the product over, they knew the product contained a defect or if the defect is attributable to the customer.

The warranty specifically does not apply:

• if the product installation, operation and service conditions stipulated in the product operating manual have not been adhered to,
  • to malfunctions caused due to mechanical, heat or chemical damage, short circuit, over voltage or incorrect installation,
  • to malfunctions caused by an inexpert third-party intervention,
  • to malfunctions caused by natural disaster,
• to malfunctions caused by insufficient or inappropriate maintenance in violation of the operating manual, including malfunctions caused by water and other sediments,
  • to changes in colour of the heating surface or to scratching of the surface caused as a result of using the products in an unusual manner,
  • to appearance and functional changes caused by exposure to sunlight, thermal radiation of water and other sediments,
• if the service life of certain product parts expires, e.g. for accumulators, bulbs, etc.

The warranty does not apply to any products and services provided along with the product (gifts, promotional articles, etc.).

Filing a complaint

A complaint against a product defect must be filed as soon as identified, yet no later than before the end of the warranty term.

The customer must file a product complaint with the dealer from which they have purchased the product, or with any authorised service centre, a list of which is included in the product package, or available at www.my-concept.com.

While filing a product complaint, the product must be duly cleaned and securely packed so as to prevent any damage during its transport to an authorised service centre, where relevant, unless the product is delivered in person.

The customer must submit proof of having concluded a purchase contract for the product by producing the receipt.

While filing their complaint, the customer must indicate the noted defect and identify the preferred complaint application method.

Complaints processing

As long as the noted defect may be removed, the user has the right to have the defect duly removed free of charge on a timely basis.

Where such a procedure is not reasonable with re-gard to the nature of the defect, the user may require to be supplied a new defect-free product (replacement), or, where the defect applies to a part of the product only, replacement of the part concerned. However, if replacement of the product or any part thereof is not proportionate with regard to the nature of the defect, especially if the defect can be removed without undue delay, the customer has the right to have the defect removed free of charge.

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If the noted defect is not removable, or if the customer becomes entitled to replacement of the product or a part thereof, yet the replacement is not possible, for example due to the product having been sold out, the customer has the right to return the product (withdrawal from the contract).

The customer shall have the right to a new product (replacement) or to replacement of a part of the product even if the defect can be removed, provided they cannot properly use the product due to repeated occurrence of the defect or due to a high number of such defects. In such a case, the customer also has the right to return the product (by withdrawing from the contract).

If the product is not returned (the customer does not withdraw from the contract), or if the customer does not apply the right to a new defect-free product (replacement), to replacement of a part thereof or to repair of the product, they may request a reasonable discount. The customer also has a right to a reasonable discount if a new defect-free product cannot be supplied to them, or if a product part cannot be replaced or the product repaired unless the situation is remedied within a reasonable time limit, or if remedying the situation would create major discomfort on the part of the customer.

The seller, authorised service centre or a staff member authorised by them must decide about each complaint immediately or within three business days in complicated cases. This term does not include a reasonable period of time, depending on the type of product concerned, required for the defect to be assessed by an expert. A complaint, including defect removal, must be dealt with without any undue delay, yet no later than within 30 calendar days of the complaint filing date, unless the seller and the customer agree on a later deadline.

On returning the product (withdrawing from the contract) the customer must return any accessories and documents supplied along with the product.

The customer does not have the right to keep the defective parts and components of the product replaced as part of a repair of the product.

This shall be without prejudice to any other rights the customer may have in relation to the purchase of the product.

Remark: Complaints against products damaged in transport are governed by the carrier's complaints procedure.

Manufacturer

Jindřich Valenta – Concept

Vysokomýtská 1800, 565 01 Choceň

Czech Republic

tel.: [phone]

fax [phone]

Company ID No. 13216660

email: [e-mail] www:

www.my-concept.com

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GARANTIEBEDINGUNGEN

Garantie

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

Garantie

Jindřich Valenta – Concept Czech Republic

Vysokomýtská 1800, 565 01 Choceň

Tel. [phone], Fax: [phone]

www.my-concept.cz

SK

ELKO Valenta – Slovakia, s.r.o.

Hurbanova 1563/23, 911 01 Trenčín

Tel.: [phone], Fax: [phone]

www.my-concept.sk

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Elko Valenta Polska Sp. Z. o. o.