Bartscher 500846 User guide

6,2L Flexible
500846

Bartscher GmbH
Franz-Kleine-Str. 28
D-33154 Salzkotten
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service hotline: [phone]
www.bartscher.com
Version: 1.0
Date of preparation: 2020-10-05
Original instruction manual
EN

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Read this instruction manual before using and keep it available
at all times!
This instruction manual contains information about installation, operation and
maintenance of the appliance and constitutes an important source of information
and reference guide. The knowledge of all operational and safety instructions
included in this manual is a prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the
appliance. Additionally, accident prevention, occupational health and safety, and
legal regulations in force in the area the appliance is used apply.
Before you start using the appliance, especially before turning it on, read this
instruction manual in order to avoid personal injuries and property damages.
Improper use may cause damage.
This instruction manual forms and integral part of the product and must be stored in
an immediate vicinity of the appliance and be available at all times. The instruction
manual should be transferred together with the appliance.
Important Indications
•The appliance is not intended to be used by persons (also children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and by persons with limited
experience and/or limited knowledge, unless they are supervised by persons
responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on the operation of the
appliance.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they are not playing with the
appliance.
•Never leave the operating appliance without supervision.
•Prevent children from accessing packaging materials, for instance, plastic bags
and EPS elements. Choking hazard!
•The appliance must be operated in correct and safe technical condition only. In
case of malfunction, contact the service company or sales agent.

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WARNING!
Hot surface!
Overfilling of the water basin and food container may lead to spills or
overflow of water and food.
Check the level of water in the water basin and food in the food container.
Hot surface!
The water basin, food container and lid are getting very hot during
warm-keeping process.
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use the provided handle to open the lid.
Risk of scalding with hot steam!
When the lid is open to take out the food, a hot steam may come out.
Be very careful when opening the lid.
Intended Use
As described below, every use of the appliance for a purpose differing and/or
diverging from its intended standard use, is prohibited and considered to be an
unintended use.
The following is an intended use:
–heating up and warm-keeping of the prepared food (only in combination
with an induction or glass ceramic hob).
Unintended Use
The following is an unintended use:
–food preparation
–warm or hot water preparation
–pouring and heating up flammable, harmful, and quickly evaporating
liquids or materials, etc.

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Technical data
Name:
Chafing dish 6,2L Flexible
Art. No.:
500846
Material:
stainless steel
Lid material:
chrome-plated stainless steel,
Plexiglass
Handles material:
chrome-plated stainless steel
Volume, in l:
6,2
Dimensions (W x D x H), in mm:
435 x 472 x 185
Weight, in kg:
5,4
We reserve the right to implement technical modifications.
Version
•Functions: warm-keeping
•Heating method: external, via level induction or glass ceramic hobs
•With handles
•Lid properties:
–with window
–Soft-Close mechanism (hydraulic lid hinge)
–detachable
•Heat control via external hob
•Lift-Up system for containers
•The set includes: 1 container, Ø390 mm, 65 mm deep, chromium-nickel steel
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•Important indication: to use the appliance, an external hob is needed

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List of Components of the Appliance
Fig. 1
1. Lid handle
2. Lid
3. Lid window
4. Food container
5. Water basin
6. Water basin bottom
7. Lift-Up system for containers
8. Foot
9. Lid hinge

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Properties
Lid with Soft-Close mechanism and window
The lid is provided with Soft-Close mechanism.
The lid hydraulic hinge allows for slow closing
when the lid is moved forward.
When the lid is open, it remains still in the open
position without the need to hold it.
The lid window enables viewing the food in the
food container.
Fig. 2
Positioning foot
Upon placing the Chafing-Dish on an induction
or glass ceramic hob it should be stabilized
using the positioning foot (bolt) at the rear wall
of the appliance.
Fig. 3
Lift-Up system for food containers
To facilitate removal of food containers, use the
Lift-Up system provided at the rear to the left
under the water basin.
Press the pin upwards (Fig. 4) and remove the
container.
Fig. 4

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Preparation of the Appliance
1. Before the first use, thoroughly clean the Chafing-Dish according to the
instructions in section 'Cleaning'.
2. Place the Chafing-Dish on a induction or glass ceramic hob.
Fig. 5
1. Open the lid of the appliance.
2. Fill the water basin with water (approx. 2.5 l).
NOTE!
To save time and energy, fill in the basin with hot water of approx. 70°C.
The food will not cool and it will be quickly heated to the set temperature,
and it will be kept warm during the time required.
ATTENTION!
Never use the Chafing-Dish without water in the water basin! Check the
water level regularly.
Do not overfill so the food container does not float and water is not
spilled.
3. Put warm food into an appropriate container and then place it in the water basin.
4. Close the lid using the handle.
The appliance is now ready for maintaining the food temperature.

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Heating Up and Keeping Food Warm
1. Set the desired temperature using the external heat source (induction or glass
ceramic hob).
The recommended temperature is 80°C.
NOTE!
Follow the indications in the instruction manual referring to the used
electric device.
Food in the food container are kept warm via heating water in the water basin.
Taking Out Food
1. In order to take out warm food from the container, open the lid carefully using
the lid handle.
2. Serve the warm food.
3. Next, close the lid to avoid temperature loss.
Procedure Following End of Use
If the Chafing-dish is not going to be used any longer, take the following steps:
1. Switch the induction or glass ceramic hob off.
2. Leave the water in the water basin and any food left in the food container to cool
down.
3. Once cooled down, remove the food container from the water basin using the
Lift-Up system at the rear on the left.
4. Move the food to relevant container.
5. Pour out the cooled water from the water basin.
6. Clean the Chafing-Dish according to the indications in the next section.

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Cleaning
ATTENTION!
For cleaning, do not use any scouring agents containing solvents nor
corrosive cleaning agents. They may damage the surface.
1. Clean the Chafing-Dish regularly.
NOTE!
All the elements of the Chafing-Dish may be cleaned manually or in a
dishwasher.
2. To facilitate cleaning, remove the lid from the appliance in the open position.
3. Clean the water basin and lid, as well as food container from the inside and
outside, using warm water and a soft cloth or sponge. Use mild cleaning agent if
required.
4. Then, the cleaned parts should be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water.
5. To end with, dry all washed parts with a soft dish-cloth.
Descaling
When the appliance is used frequently, limescale may built up on the bottom of the
water basin.
1. Regularly remove the limescale.
2. Use a water and vinegar solution (solution proportion is 3:1) or a special
descaling agent.
3. Follow the instructions of the agent's manufacturer.