SFE 1500 E5 - Electric fondue maker SILVERCREST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SFE 1500 E5 SILVERCREST

GB Operating instructions

ELECTRIC FONDUE SET

For EU market: Imported for GB market by:

HOYER Handel GmbH Lidl Great Britain Ltd

Kühnefo 12 Lidl House-14 Kingston Road

22761 Hamburg Surbon - KTS 9NU

GERMANY

1. Overview 14
2. Intended purpose 15
3. Safety information 15
4. Items supplied 18
   5.How to use 19
5. Power supply 19
6. Operation 19

7.1 Basic operation 19
7.2 Chocolate fondue 20
7.3 Cheese fondue 20
7.4 Fondue with broth (Asian fondue) 20
7.5 Fondue with oil/fat 20

1. Cleaning 21

2. Storage 21

3. Disposal 22

4. Troubleshooting 22

5. Technical specifications 22
6. Warranty of the HOYER Handel GmbH 23

1. Overview

1 Splash guard with fork holders
2 Stainless steel pot
3 M A X Marking indicating the maximum filling level
4 MIN Marking indicating the minimum filling level

5 Heating unit
6 0-3 Temperature controller
7 Cable spool (in housing base)
8 Fondue forks
9 Pilot lamp (integrated into the temperature controller 6): is lit when the device is heating up
10 Power cable with mains plug

Thank you for your trust!

Congratulations on your new electric fondue.

For a safe handling of the product and in order to get to know the entire scope of features:

• Thoroughly read these operating instructions prior to initial commissioning.
• Above all, observe the safety instructions!
• The device should only be used as described in these operating instructions.
• Keep these operating instructions for reference.
• If you pass the device on to someone else, please include these operating instructions. The operating instructions are a part of the product.

We hope you enjoy your new electric fondue!

Symbols on your appliance

The food-safe material of devices with this symbol will not change the taste or smell of food.

2. Intended purpose

The electric fondue is designed for heating and keeping warm fat, broth or mixtures for cheese or chocolate fondue. It is designed solely for the quantities used in private households and is not suitable for commercial purposes.

Foreseeable misuse

WARNING! Risk of material damage!

• The stainless steel pot supplied must only be used on the heating unit of this electric fondue. Do not heat the stainless steel pot on a hob or over a naked flame.

3. Safety information

Warnings

If necessary, the following warnings will be used in these operating instructions:

DANGER! High risk: failure to observe this warning may result in injury to life and limb.

WARNING! Moderate risk: failure to observe this warning may result in injury or serious material damage.

CAUTION: low risk: failure to observe this warning may result in minor injury or material damage.

NOTE: circumstances and specifics that must be observed when handling the device.

Instructions for safe operation

This device must not be used by children aged between 0 and 8 years. This device may be used by children aged 8 years or above, if they are permanently supervised. This device can be used by people with restricted physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or people without adequate experience and/or understanding if they are supervised or instructed on how to use this device safely and if they are aware of the resulting risks.
- Keep children under the age of 8 away from the device and the power cable.
Children must not play with the device.
Misuse may result in injuries.
- The surface of the heating element remains hot after use.
- The cleaning and maintenance by the user may not be performed by children.
- Place the device in a stable position by using the handles, in order to prevent the hot liquid from spilling.
- Do not immerse the heating unit, the power cable or the mains plug in water or any other liquid.
- This device is equally intended for use in the home and in applications similar to the home, such as for example...

... in kitchens for employees in shops, offices and other commercial areas;
... on agricultural estates;
... by customers in hotels, motels and other residential facilities;
... in bed-and-breakfast establishments.

• Never leave the device unattended during operation in order to be able to intervene in good time if malfunctions occur.
• This device is not intended to be operated using an external timer clock or a separate remote control system.
  Do not operate the device without a pot!
• If the power cable of this device should become damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's customer service department or a similarly qualified specialist, in order to avoid any hazards.

• Liquid must never overflow onto the plug connections of the device.

• Please take note of the chapter on cleaning (see "Cleaning" on page 21).

DANGER for children!

• Packing materials are not children's toys. Children should not be allowed to play with the plastic bags: there is a risk of suffocation.

DANGER to and from pets and livestock!

• Electrical devices can represent a hazard to pets and livestock. In addition, animals can also cause damage to the device. For this reason you should keep animals away from electrical devices at all times.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock due to moisture!

• Protect the heating unit from moisture, dripping and splashing water.
  Do not use the device in the open air or near vessels filled with water, e.g. sinks.
• If the heating unit has fallen into water, remove the mains plug immediately, and only then remove the device from the water. Do not use the device again, and have it checked by a specialist.
• Never touch the heating unit with wet hands.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!

Do not use the device if the device or the power cable has any visible damage, or if the device has previously been dropped.
- Extension cables must be designed for a minimum of 10 ampere.
- Lay the power cable and any extension cable such that nobody can step on them, get caught on them, or trip over them.

Before connecting the device, check that the temperature controller is set to the O marking.
- Connect the mains plug only to a correctly installed, easily accessible wall socket with an earthing contact with voltage corresponding to the rating plate. The wall socket must continue to be easily accessible after the device is plugged in.
- Ensure that the power cable cannot be damaged by sharp edges or hot points. Do not wind the power cable around the device but into the housing base of the heating unit.
- Even after it has been switched off, the device has not been completely disconnected from the mains. In order to fully disconnect it, pull out the mains plug.
- When setting up the device, make sure that the power cable is not trapped or crushed.
To pull the mains plug out of the wall socket, always pull on the mains plug, and never on the power cable.
- Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket, ...

... if there is a fault,
... when you are not using the device,
... before you clean the device and
... during thunderstorms.

Do not connect another device with a high power consumption to a wall socket on the same circuit. This way you will avoid overloading the mains power supply.
To avoid any risk, do not make modifications to the product.

DANGER! Risk of injury through burning!

• Danger to life from burns. Please ensure that children are not able to pull the device down from the work surface with the power cable.
• Danger from explosive deflagration. Make sure you use fat that is fresh, clean and suitable for a fondue. Old, used or unsuitable fat may ignite even at low temperatures. Should the fat catch fire while using the fondue, do not try to extinguish it with water under any circumstances. Smother the fire with a saucepan lid of appropriate size or a woollen blanket.
• Warning! Risk of burns caused by splashes of hot liquid when dipping food into the pot: dry food off beforehand and protect hands and forearms with oven gloves.
• The stainless steel pot, splash guard and fondue forks become very hot when using the fondue. Make sure you protect your hands, e.g. with oven gloves, and only touch the fondue forks by the handles.
  To prevent it from overflowing during heating, the stainless steel pot should not be filled above the upper marking indicating the maximum filling level MAX.
• Leave all parts to cool down fully before emptying, cleaning or moving the pot.
• Never move the heating unit while the stainless steel pot is standing on it. The stainless steel pot might slip off.

DANGER! Risk of injury from cutting!

Do not eat directly from the fondue forks. They are very sharp.

WARNING! Risk of material damage!

• The stainless steel pot must be filled at least up to the lower marking indicating the minimum filling level MIN, as less content can quickly overheat.
  Only use the original accessories.
  The device is fitted with non-slip plastic feet. As furniture is coated with a variety of different varnishes and acrylics and treated with different cleaning agents, we cannot rule out that some of these substances could damage and soften the rubber feet. If necessary, place a non-slip mat under the device.
• Fat may splash out when the electric fondue is in operation. You should therefore place the device on a surface that is resistant to both heat and grease.
  Do not pour liquid fat down the sink: when it cools, it may block the drains.
  Make sure that the surface under the device is dry.
• Never place the heating unit on hot surfaces (e.g. hot plates) or near sources of heat or open flame.
• Do not use any astringent or abrasive cleaning agents.

4. Items supplied

1 heating unit 5
1 stainless steel pot 2
1 splash guard 1
8 fondue forks 8
1 complete copy of the user instructions (on the Internet)
1 copy of the short manual (enclosed with the device)

5. How to use

• Remove all packing material.
• Check whether all accessories are present and undamaged.
• Wash up the stainless steel pot 2, the splash guard 1 and the fondue forks 8 with a mild detergent or clean them in the dishwasher. Dry all parts thoroughly.
• Fully unwind the power cable 10 from around the cable spool 7.
• Place the device on a dry, level, non-slip surface. This surface should also be heat-resistant and not be damaged by splashes of hot fat.

NOTE: when in operation for the first time, some smoke and odour may be generated by the device. This is due to the assembly materials used for the heating element and is not a fault in the product. Ensure adequate ventilation.

6. Power supply

DANGER TO LIFE from scalding!

• Please ensure that children are not able to pull the device down from the work surface with the power cable 10.

• Before connecting the device, check that the temperature controller 6 is set to the O marking.

• Insert the mains plug 10 into a wall socket corresponding to the specifications of the rating plate.

7. Operation

DANGER! Risk of injury through burning!

• The stainless steel pot 2, the splash guard 1 and the fondue forks 8 become very hot during operation. Make sure you protect your hands, e.g. with oven gloves, and only touch the fondue forks 8 by the handles.
  To prevent it from overflowing during heating, the stainless steel pot 2 should not be filled above the upper marking indicating the maximum filling level MAX 3.

7.1 Basic operation

The fondue method differs depending on the use. Also observe the respective chapters.

1. Add fat, broth or the ingredients for cheese or chocolate fondue to the stainless steel pot 2 depending on the intended use. The filling volume must not exceed or fall short of the two filling level markings MIN 4 and MAX 3 in the pot.
2. Place the stainless steel pot 2 onto the heating unit 5.
3. For fat and broth: place the splash guard 1 on the pot.
4. Turn the temperature controller 6 to the desired heating temperature. The pilot lamp 9 in the temperature controller 6 is lit.
5. For cheese and chocolate fondue: stir carefully and repeatedly until mixed evenly.
6. When the contents of the stainless steel pot 2 have reached the desired temperature, the pilot lamp 9 goes out. Lower the temperature slightly using the temperature controller 6, in order to keep the temperature. The pilot lamp 9 lights

up again when the device is heating up again.

1. In order to immerse them, push the ingredients cut in small pieces onto the fondue forks 8 and proceed as described in the respective chapters.
2. After finishing with the fondue, turn the temperature controller 6 to 0.
   9.Pull out the mains plug 10.
3. Wait until all parts have cooled down before starting the cleaning process.

Overview of the different fondue styles and the appropriate temperature setting:

Fondue style	Recommended temperature setting
Oil / fat 3
Broth 2
Cheese 2
Chocolate 1

7.2 Chocolate fondue

Depending on the recipe, stirring constantly, the crushed chocolate is molten, e.g. in cream or milk.
- In this case, you do not need the splash guard 1.
Recommended temperature setting: 1
Examples for ingredients used for immersion: fruit, white bread, marshmallows.
- Immerse the skewered ingredients into the molten chocolate mixture and turn the fondue fork 8 until all ingredients are covered with chocolate.

7.3 Cheese fondue

• Depending on the recipe, stirring constantly, the finely ground cheese is molten, e.g. in wine or broth.

• In this case, you do not need the splash guard 1.
  Recommended temperature setting: 2

• Increase or reduce the temperature setting depending on the way the cheese you are using melts.
  Examples for ingredients used for immersion: fresh white bread, baguette.
• Immerse the skewered ingredients into the molten cheese mixture and turn the fondue fork 8 until all ingredients are covered with cheese.

7.4 Fondue with broth (Asian fondue)

• Heat the vegetable or meat broth and keep it just below the boiling point.
• Use the splash guard 1 to prevent hot splashes and as a retaining option for the fondue forks 8.
  Recommended temperature setting: 2
  Examples for ingredients used for immersion: vegetables, meat, fish, seafood.
• Immerse the skewered ingredients into the hot broth and suspend the fondue forks 8 in the fork holders at the splash guard 1.
  Take the fondue forks 8 out when the food has reached the desired consistency.

7.5 Fondue with oil/fat

DANGER! Risk of injury through burning!

• Danger from explosive deflagration. Use fresh and clean fat suitable for fondue. Old, used or unsuitable fat may ignite even at low temperatures. Should the fat catch fire while using the fondue, do not try to extinguish it with water under any circumstances. Smother the fire with a saucepan lid of appropriate size or a woollen blanket.

Danger of burns caused by splashes of hot liquid when dipping food into the pot: dry food off beforehand and protect hands and forearms with oven gloves.

• Heat neutral oil or fat and keep it just below the boiling point.
• Use the splash guard 1 to prevent hot splashes and as a retaining option for the fondue forks 8.
  Recommended temperature setting: 3
  Examples for ingredients used for immersion: firm types of vegetables, meat, firm fish, seafood.
• Immerse the skewered ingredients into the hot fat and suspend the fondue forks 8 in the fork holders at the splash guard 1.
  Take the fondue forks 8 out when the food has reached the desired consistency.

8. Cleaning

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!

• Remove the mains plug 10 from the wall socket before cleaning the electric fondue.
  Do not immerse the heating unit 5, the power cable or the mains plug 10 in water or any other liquid.

DANGER! Risk of injury through burning!

• Leave all parts to cool down fully before emptying the pot and cleaning.

DANGER! Risk of injury from cutting!

The fondue forks are very sharp.

WARNING! Risk of material damage!

Do not use any astringent or abrasive cleaning agents.
Do not pour liquid fat down the sink: when it cools, it may block the drains.

Heating unit

• Clean the heating unit 5 with a soft, damp cloth using a mild soap solution.

Accessories

• The stainless steel pot 2, the splash guard 1 and the fondue forks 8 can be cleaned in the dishwasher, or by hand using a mild detergent.
• Dry all parts thoroughly.

Emptying the stainless steel pot

Fat which becomes hard when cooled down can be easily poured off when it is in a cooled but still liquid state. Liquid fat can be poured back into a suitable vessel, if required. Dis- pose of old fat via your local disposal facility or discard with household waste.

NOTE: burnt-on food or fat residue is often easier to remove if you fill the pot with water, add a sachet of baking soda and leave to stand overnight.

9. Storage

DANGER for children!

The electric fondue should be kept out of the reach of children.

Figure A: Do not wrap the power cable 10 around the device, but rather wind it up in the cable spool 7.
- Clean all parts and make sure they are properly dry before putting away the electric fondue.

10. Disposal

This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EC. The symbol showing a wheelie bin crossed through indicates that the product requires sep

arate refuse collection in the European Union. This applies to the product and all accessories marked with this symbol. Products identified with this symbol may not be discarded with normal household waste, but must be taken to a collection point for recycling electric and electronic appliances.

This recycling symbol marks e.g. an object or parts of the material as valuable for recycling. Recycling helps to reduce the consumption of raw materials and protect the environment.

Packaging

When disposing of the packaging, make sure you comply with the environmental regulations applicable in your country.

11. Troubleshooting

If your device fails to function as required, please try this checklist first. Perhaps there is only a minor problem, and you can solve it yourself.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock!

Do not attempt to repair the device yourself under any circumstances.

Fault	Possible causes / Action
No function	• Has the device been connected to the power supply? • Check the connection. • Is the temperature controller 6 set to the 0 marking?

12. Technical specifications

Model: SFE 1500 E5

Mains voltage: 220 - 240 V ~ 50 Hz

Protection class: I

Power rating: 1500 W

Power consumption when switched off: 0 W

Symbols used

GS	Geprüfte Sicherheit (certified safety): devices must comply with the generally acknowledged rules of technology and the German Product Safety Act (Produkt-sicherheitsgesetz - ProdSG). (Not for UK)
CE	With the CE marking, HOYER Handel GmbH declares the conformity with EU guidelines.
	This symbol reminds you to dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
21PAP	Recyclable materials are marked with the recycling symbol (3 arrows). The material can be specified by the recycling number in the centre (here: 21) and/or an abbreviation (here: PAP).
~	AC voltage
	The symbol identifies parts that can be cleaned in the dishwasher.
	It is a recyclable product which is subject to an extended producer responsibility and for which the rules of waste separation apply.

Subject to technical modifications.

13. Warranty of the HOYER Handel GmbH

Dear Customer,

your device is provided with a 3 year warranty starting with the purchase date. In the event of product defects, you are entitled to statutory rights against the vendor. These statutory rights are not restricted by our warranty presented in the following.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts with the purchase date. Please keep the original purchase receipt in a safe place. This document is required to verify the purchase.

If within three years from the purchase date of this product a material or factory defect occurs, the product will be repaired or replaced by us - at our discretion - free of charge to you, or the purchase price will be refunded. This warranty implies that within the period of three years the defective device and the purchase receipt are presented, including a brief written description of the defect and the time it occurred.

If the defect is covered by our warranty, the repaired or a new product will be returned to you. No new warranty period starts with a repair or replacement of the product.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not extended when the warranty has been claimed. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts. Any damages and defects already existing at the time of purchase must be reported immediately upon unpacking. Repairs arising after the expiration of the warranty period are subject to a charge.

Warranty coverage

The device was produced carefully according to strict quality guidelines and tested diligently prior to delivery.

The warranty applies to material or factory defects.

Excluded from the warranty are wear parts subject to normal wear and damages to fragile parts, e.g. switches, lamps or other parts manufactured from glass.

This warranty expires if the product is damaged, not used as intended or not serviced. For the proper operation of the product, all instructions listed in the operating instructions must be observed carefully. Any form of use and handling that is advised against in the operating instructions or warned against must always be avoided.

The product is only intended for private and not for commercial use. In the case of incorrect and improper treatment, use of force and interventions not performed by our authorised Service Centre, the warranty shall cease.

Handling in case of a warranty claim

In order to ensure prompt processing of your matter, please observe the following notes:

• Please keep the article number IAN: 486720_2501 and the purchase receipt as a purchase verification for all inquiries.
• The article number can be found on the rating plate, an engraving, the title page of your instructions (in the bottom left), or as a label on the rear or underside of the device.
• If faulty operation or other defects occur, first contact the Service Centre listed in the following by telephone or email.
• Then, you are able to send a product reported as defective free of charge to the service address specified to you, including the purchase receipt and the information on the defect and when it occurred.

At www.lidl-service.com you can download this and many other manuals, product videos and installation software.

This QR code takes you directly to the Lidl Service website (www.lidl-service.com), where you can enter the article number (IAN) 486720_2501 to open your user instructions.

Service Centre

GB Service Great Britain

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E-Mail: [e-mail]

IE Service Ireland

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MT Service Malta

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CY Service Cyprus

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IAN: 486720_2501

Supplier

Please note that the following address is no

service address. First contact the afore

mentioned Service Centre.

HOYER Handel GmbH

Kühnhöfe 12

22761 Hamburg

GERMANY

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