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- in bed-and breakfast type
environments.
∙ Children under 8 must not be
permitted to operate this appliance.
∙ Older children of 8 or more, however,
may operate the appliance but only if
they are under constant supervision.
∙ The appliance may only be used
by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or
lacking experience and knowledge,
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance and fully understand
all dangers and safety precautions
involved.
∙ Children must not be permitted to play
with the appliance.
∙ Children must not be permitted to
carry out any cleaning or maintenance
work on the appliance.
∙ The appliance and its power cord must
be kept well away from children under
8 at all times.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from
children – these are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ The surfaces of the appliance as well as its accessory
parts become hot during use and will remain so for
some time afterwards. Caution: Danger of burns.
∙ The appliance must only switched on with the loaded
fondue bowl or crêpe plate correctly placed on the hot-
plate.
∙ Deep-frozen food must never be used for making
fondue, but should the thawed first and, if necessary,
dabbed dry.
∙ To avoid damage to the coating of the crêpe plate when
removing the crêpes, only use non-abrasive utensils.
∙ Oil/fat may catch fire when overheated. In this case, pull
out the plug and extinguish the fire by placing a lid or a
metal tray onto the bowl.
∙ Never pour water on hot or burning oil/fat!
∙ Caution: Never attempt to carry or move the appliance
when it is hot. Spilled hot oil/fat may cause severe
injuries or burns.
∙ Only use the fondue bowl with the base unit provided.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction,
- when there is no supervision, and
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull
on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from
improper use, or if these instructions are not complied
with.
How to use the appliance
Before first use
∙ Carefully remove all packaging materials and stickers
from the appliance.
∙ Before using the appliance for the first time, clean the
base unit and crêpe plate with a damp cloth.
∙ Heat up the appliance, with the crêpe plate in place,
for about 10 minutes, without any dough, to eliminate
the smell typically encountered when first switching
on (a small amount of smoke may be noticeable). For
that reason, adequate ventilation should be ensured by
opening windows or balcony doors.
∙ Clean the appliance including all individual parts
afterwards, as described in Cleaning and care.
Indicator light
Red è The appliance is pre-heating
Blue è The appliance has reached thermostat
temperature
Operation
Fondue
∙ Put the oil/fat, broth, cheese or chocolate into the fondue
bowl. Note the fill level information given below.
∙ Place the fondue bowl onto the hot-plate.
∙ Fit the splash guard.
∙ Connect the unit to the mains.
Vegetable/meat fondue with oil or fat
∙ Note: The fill amount must be between the MIN and
MAX markings.
∙ Turn the thermostat to its MAX position.
∙ Pre heat the oil or fat for about 25 minutes before putting
food into the bowl.
Vegetable/meat fondue with broth
∙ Note: The fill amount must be between the MIN and
MAX markings.
∙ Turn the thermostat to its MAX position.
∙ Preheat the broth for about 10 minutes before putting
food into the bowl.
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