FON1500 - Fondue, raclette and wok appliance BRANDT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FON1500 BRANDT

RCS Nanterre 801 250 531. » BRANDT FRANCE – SAS au capital de 100.000.000 euros 89/91 Boulevard Franklin Roosevelt – 92500 Rueil-Malmaison (France)16 Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a BRANDT product and for your condence in our company. This product has been designed and manufactured for you considering your lifestyle and your requirements, so that it meets your expectations in the best way possible. We have invested it with our expertise, spirit of innovation and all the enthusiasm which has driven us for more than 60 years. So that we are always able to satisfy your requirements as well as possible, our customer service is available, ready to listen and answer all your questions or suggestions You can also visit our website www.brandt.com where you will nd our latest innovations as well as additional useful information. BRANDT is happy to support you daily and hopes you will enjoy your purchase to the full. Important: Before starting your machine, please read this guide for installation and use carefully in order to familiarise yourself with how it operates quickly.17 CONTENTS

Keep these instructions with your appliance. If the appliance is ever sold or transferred to another person, ensure that the new owner receives this instruction manual. Please familiarise yourself with these instructions before installing and using your appliance. They have been written for your own safety as well as the safety of others.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments; - farm houses; - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied 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.

• The outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.

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

• Caution: Hot Surface.

• The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

• Do not place the appliance in or near hot gas or19 electric burner, or permit to touch a heated oven or mini oven.

• Do not touch hot surface. Use the handle while moving the product.

• Regarding the instructions for cleaning surfaces in contact with food or oil, refer to the section “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” on page 27 of the manual.

• This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 year to 8 year. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they are continuously supervised, if they have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision, unless they aged from 8 years and above, if they are continuously supervised. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years. 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 knowledge if they have been given supervision if they have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Children should be supervised to ensure that they20 do not play with the appliance.

• Cooking appliances should not be positioned in a stable situation with the handles positioned to avoid spillage of the hot liquids.

• This 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 subject to residual heat after use.

• 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 understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance. a) Safety Instructions

• 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, diassembling, 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.21

• Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.

• Place the appliance on a stable at surface while in use.

• Do not use an extension cable, it may result in re, 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 whne 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 ammable 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 thermostat22 is set to the MIN position before plugging the appliance in the mains socket.

• Never place the appliance 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.

• The appliance is NOT a fryer. It is therefore forbidden to use it to make French fries, donuts, etc. b) Technical Data Model FON1500 Rated voltage and frequency 220-240V~ 50Hz Consumption 1500W Dimensions H195 x W285 x D230mm Net weight 1.8kg23 c) Environmental Protection At the end of its life this product must not be discarded with household waste. It must be taken to a recycling centre or to your dealer. This makes it possible to avoid consequences resulting from inappropriate disposal that are harmful to health and the environment, and to recycle materials to save energy and signicant resources. A logo appears on the product reminding you not to discard it with household waste. For further information, contact your council ofces or the shop where you bought this product.24 2/ APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION a) Fondue set description b) Before the rst 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.

• Sits on top of the fondue top and is notched to hold fondue forks

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,

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 lling levels marked inside the pot.

• Caution: Never mix water and oil. This can be very dangerous.

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

3. Position the fork ring on the top of the fondue pot.

• Make sure that the rim of the fork ring sits rmly on the edge of the fondue pot.

4. 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.

• Make sure that the thermostat knob is set at the MIN position.

5. Turn the thermostat knob to the desired position.

• The red indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the appliance is operating.

• When you using the appliance for the rst time, there may be a slight odour and smoke emitted. This should disappear after a few minutes and it is normal.

• For the classic meat fondue, turn the thermostat knob to the MAX position.

• For cheese, Chinese and chocolate fondue, it is recommeded to set the thermostat knob to the medium position.

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

6. Gently dip your food (sliced/cut in cubes or small bit pieces) into

the pot, using the supplied forks. Lay the forks on the dedicated notches on the fork ring. Caution: to prevent oil from splattering, make sure that the food has been perfectly drained. If you are using frozen food, you must rst ensure that they have defrosted completely.26

7. 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!

8. Once nished, turn the thermostat knob to the MIN position and

unplug the appliance.

• The red indicator light will go out.27

4/ 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 slighly 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. BRANDT FRANCE - Simplied Joint Stock Company with capital of 1,000,000 Euros 89/91 Boulevard Franklin Roosevelt - 92854 Rueil-Malmaison (France)