HK 250 - Cooker STEBA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HK 250 STEBA

Two black electric stoves with red circular patterns on their backs, placed side by side (no visible text or symbols)

220-240 V\~; 50/60 Hz; 3500 W

Instructions for use 10

Mode d'emploi 17

· Applicable are pots and pans made of metal. The bottom of the pot should not be larger than the ring on the glass plate (approx. 18 cm).
- Due to the risk of breakage, cookware made of glass or ceramic should not be used.
- Make sure that the bottom of the pot is flat and not too thin, as this will influence the temperature regulation negatively.
- Caused in the composition of the materials of the pot, some noise might be heard during cooking.
- Place the appropriate pot / pan in the middle of the plate.

Generally

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

• 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 place anything on top of the device and do not cover the ventilation slots.

- Never immerse the unit in water.

- 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 and without cookware on top.

- 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 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! While using the device, the surface can get very hot! Do not place the appliance on a sensitive surface (e.g. painted furniture) and keep a distance of at least 70cm to burnable 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.

Risk of electronic shock! Do not put any sharp objects into the ventilation slots. Do not use the device if there are cracks in the glass plate.

- Never place empty pots, cutlery or other metallic objects onto the device. Those objects will get hot! Do not heat cans, they can explode.

- Do not place a sheet of paper or metal foil between the pot or the pan and the device.

· Do not load the glass surface with more than 8 kg.

In order to protect the electronic parts, the ventilation runs for a couple of minutes after the device has been turned off.

The glass surface can have a residual heat after cooking.

- Attention! Do not place hot pots or pans onto the control panel! No warranty payments!

Do not use the device if unsupervised. Oil and fat can catch fire if they get too hot. The device is therefore not suitable for deep frying or fondue. In case of grease fire unplug and never extinguish with water! Cover the pot with a lid, plate, or similar.

Cleaning

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

• Never immerse the unit into water or let water run over it.
• Hygiene: Please always clean the device to avoid bacteria and mould formation.
• Pay attention that no liquids can get into the device through the air intakes.
• A discoloration or storing can be caused if pots are used which are not clean at the bottom.
• Use a damp cloth and some detergent for cleaning.
• Do not use any abrasive milk, polishing wool or solvent for cleaning.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to suck up dirt from the air intake and exhaust vent.

Workplace

Important:

Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g. hot stoves). Only use it on a even, stable, non-metallic 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

- Connect the power plug, the display shows "0" and a signal sounds.

Left side

- Press the left ON/OFF button

. - - - - lights up in the display.

- Press the left button once. 1500 watts lights up in the display, the left plate heats up with 1500 watts and the cooling fan starts running.

- During operation, the power can be changed between 100 and 2000 W with +/- in steps of 100 W.

- Right side

- Press the right ON/OFF button

. - - - - lights up in the display.

• Press the right button once. 1200 watts lights up in the display, the right plate heats up with 1200 watts and the cooling fan starts running.
• During operation, the power can be changed between 100 and 1500 W with +/- in steps of 100 W.
• For safety reasons, the timer should always be switched on. To do this, press the

corresponding button a second time. 1:00 flashes in the display. With +/- the time can be changed in steps of 1 minute between 1 minute and 2 hours.

- The selected power and remaining time are shown alternately on the display.

• To interrupt the cooking process, press the corresponding ON/OFF button
• To change the timer during operation, the power and timer settings mentioned above must be made again.
• When the timer expires, the device switches off automatically. The cooling fan continues to run for a few minutes and "H" shows the residual heat on the display. Only pull out the power plug when the fan is no longer running.

Settings

• Power level 100 – 500 W
  o For defrosting, keeping warm, melting
• Power level 600 – 1000 W
  o For cooking, braising, simmering
• Power level 1100 – 2000 W
  o For searing, roasting

Tips

• To save energy, the cookware should not be smaller than the ring on the glass plate.
  · If possible, always put a suitable lid on the pot.
• When start cooking, always start with the highest power level and then switch to a lower level in good time.
• Cooking times and power levels depend on the weight, quality and other factors of the food.

Troubleshooting

Dear Client,

Thank you for buying this STEBA product. The following table will help you with problems that may occur when using your device. For many problems there is a simple solution, because not everything that appears like a malfunction must be serious.

Please check the following list before contacting our customer service.

Problem Reason Suggestion
LED does not shine after plugged in	· No power· Fuse failed	· Plugged in correctly?· Check the fuse
Plate does not heat anymore	· Timer run out	· Restart the timer
Error code “E3”	· Overheating of the glass plate· Sensor defect	· Let the device cool down· Contact service
Error code “E4” · Thermoelement is loose or defect		· Contact service
Error code “E5”	· Temperature at thermoelement too high	· Ventilation slots are blocked· Contact service
Error code “E6” · Short circuit of the electronics		· Contact service

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: