Cookworks KHC-617D Manual

DIGITAL HALOGEN OVEN
Model No.: KHC-617D
Care & Instruction Manual
WARNING: This appliance is operating at high
temperatures. To ensure your safety and the safety
of others, please ensure you read these instructions
paying particular attention to the Safety Warnings
before you operate this product and retain for future
reference.
A replacement copy of this manual can be obtained from www.argos-support.co.uk

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. You should only plug the appliance into a 220V-
240V AC, 50Hz earthed socket outlet. Connect it
to other power sources may damage the
appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
2. Please read through the instruction manual
before your first use and keep it for future use.
3. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
4. Switch off and unplug when not in use and before
cleaning the appliance.
5. Do not stare directly into the halogen tube.
6. Do not touch hot surface or surface may be
hot. Always wear protective, insulated oven
gloves or mitts when removing food items or
handling the Halogen oven - The oven gets
very hot.
7. WARNING –Must use the lid handle to
remove/place the glass lid from/on the glass
pot to operate the safety switch for safety
issue.
8. WARNING –DO NOT put the glass lid directly
on the table or similar surface. Only place the
glass lid on the provided metal stand (Lid
holder).
9. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse
cord, plugs, or main body in water or other liquid.
10. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
11. Do not leave food in oven overnight.

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12. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before attaching or
removing parts or cleaning.
13. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or
has been damaged in any manner. Take it to a
qualified service engineer for examination and
repair.
14. Do not use accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer as
may cause injury.
15. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
16. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or heated oven.
17. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot food or liquids.
18. This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
-farm houses;
-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
-bed and breakfast type environments
19. The appliance must not be immersed in water.
20. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
21. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8 years.

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22. Do not store any item on the oven during
operation.
23. 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
or instruction concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 and supervised.
24. Always carry the appliances by the handles on
the lids. NEVER lift the appliances by hanging
the power cord.
25. When operating the oven, keep at least 10cm of
space on all sides of the oven to allow for
adequate air circulation.
26. Use on a secure and stable worktop. Do not place
near the edge of the worktop.
27. Do not place the product where it can either fall or
be submerged into water or any other liquid.
28. Always place the glass pot into the base before
plugging in the power plug and switching ON.
Never operate the oven without first placing it on
the supplied base.
29. Do not move the oven while in use.

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30. A fire may occur if the oven is covered by or
placed near the flammable material, including
curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in
operation.
31. Never leave the product unattended while in use.
32. Do not place any of the following materials in the
oven: cardboard, plastic, paper, or anything
similar.
33. Do not store any materials, other than
manufacturer's recommended accessories in this
oven when not in use.
34. To disconnect, pull the lid handle upward (i.e. Off
position), then remove plug from wall outlet.
Always hold the plug, but never pull the cord.
35. The appliance has a tempered, safety glass cover
and container. The glass is stronger than ordinary
glass and more resistant to breakage. Avoid
scratching cover and container surface or nicking
edges. If the glass has a scratch or nick, contact a
qualified service engineer for examination.
36. All metal items in the oven, such as the cooking
racks, can get very hot during cooking. Please be
careful when removing these items from the oven.
Always wear oven gloves or use the provided
tongs.
37. The temperature of accessible surfaces may
get hot when the appliance is operating. Please
make sure that the power cord will not touch the
container and the lid when the appliance is in
operation.

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38. Please use the appliances with supplied
containers and supports.
39. The handle of the appliance should not be pushed
down when the lid is not on the container.
40. DO NOT operate the Halogen Oven near to where
aerosol products are being used.
41.NOTE - This product may emit some odour when it
is first used. This is due to lubricant on the
elements burning off and is NORMAL. It will not
continue following further use.
42. Important- Always place the glass pot on the pot
support stand when cooking your food. NEVER
put the glass pot directly on the countertop. Never
leave the product unattended while in use.
43. Always be extremely cautious when preparing
foods using fats and oil around heat as these can
catch fire or scold.
44. Where you see this symbol on the
product or attachments, it means:
CAUTION: Hot Surface
45. The product is not to be used if it has been
dropped, or if there are visible signs of damage.
46. The appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separated remote-
control system.
47. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
48. The outer surface may get hot when the appliance
is operating.

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49. WARNING! –The lid should be unplugged when
cooking is done and before it is lifted from the pot
as accidental closure of the handle will re-energise
the heating element.
50.Never cook stews casseroles or any liquid based
food such as soup directly in the Halogen oven
bowl as the unit can become damaged by liquid
splashes and vapour” See the Cooking hints
section for instruction on how to cook stews and
casseroles correctly.”
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
Product
A. Digital control panel
B. Lid unit
C. Lid handle with safety switch
D. Glass pot
E. Extender ring
F. Base support stand
Accessories
1. Tongs
2. Low rack
3. High rack
4. Lid holder
Digital Control Panel
1. Temperature indicator
2. Time indicator
3. Power button
4. Time button (+/-)
5. Pause button
6. LED display
7. Start button
8. Temp. button (+/-)

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. DO NOT operate the Halogen Oven with other household appliances plugged
into the same power socket as there may be a risk of fusing the circuit.
2. Remove the lid, glass pot, base and accessories from the retail box.
3. Read the instruction thoroughly and follow the important safety instructions.
4. Clean parts with damp cloth thoroughly. Never clean the lid with water or any
other liquid. Only the glass pot can be wash by water or other liquid.
5. Make sure all the parts are completely dry before use.
6. Select a flat, heat-resistant, non-flammable surface to operate the oven.
7. Ensure the power cord is not touching anything hot.
8. Ensure you have adequate clear space above the product when raising the
glass lid from the glass pot.
ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTION
1. Place the base support stand on a stable, flat and dry surface.
2. Place the glass pot onto base support stand.
3. Insert the mains plug into a mains power outlet.
4. Carefully place the lid on the glass pot.
Note: The appliance will only operate when the handle is pushed down
into a horizontal position to activate the safety switch.
5. Push the release button on the handle and then put the handle down to
ensure the safety switch at the rear of the lid is pressed.
6. Set the temperature to 100°C and timer to 15 minutes. (see section
“operation instructions”)
7. After a few minutes a small amount of smoke and odour may be emitted from
the oven, this is normal on first use.
8. Once the oven has reached its timed stop, pull the handle upward.
9. Unplug the unit from mains. Remove the lid and place it into the lid holder to
let it cool down.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Caution: Always operate this product on a flat horizontal surface.
Do not operate under or near curtains or other combustible materials.
Using the appliance
Remove the lid unit and put it on the Lid holder.
Then put the most suitable rack into the glass pot
before placing the food inside. Cooking the food
without the rack is not recommended. Putting the
food on the rack can improve the hot air circulation
around the food. Keep the food away from the glass
wall at least 3cm.
Note: Food can be packed into aluminum foil
or put onto an oven-safe container.
1. Set up:
Place the lid on the glass pot securely. Make
sure the food does not touch the lid and allow
at least 10 cm clearance from the halogen bulb.
2. Standby mode:
Once the appliance is plugged in securely,
push the release button on the handle and
push down the handle into the horizontal
position to activate the safety switch at the rear
side of the appliance. LED display will turn on
the center colon with meaning of standby. If
the safety switch is not activated, the oven will
stay OFF.
3. ON mode:
Press the Power button and then the unit will
switch from Standby mode to ON mode. The
Time indicator will light up and LED display will
display 0:10, which is the default time setting.
(default temperature setting is 120 oC) Press the
Power button again and then the unit will switch
back to Standby mode.

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4. Set cooking time and temperature (in ON mode):
• Press the Time button (+/-), the Timer indicator will flash, press the (+)
or (-) button lightly to increase or reduce the time selected in increments of 1
minute from 0 to 3 hours. Holding the (+) or (-) button will help the increment
change faster.
• Press the Temp. button (+/-), the temperature indicator will flash. press
the (+) or (-) button lightly to increase or reduce the temperature selection in
increments of 10°C, from 60°C to 250°C. Holding the button will help the
increment change faster.
5. The timing and temperature are now set and the cooking process
commences when the START button is pressed. The halogen bulb will
illuminate as the Halogen Oven begins the cooking cycle. The halogen bulb
will switch off once the desired temperature has been reached, however the
cooking cycle will continue.
6. The halogen tube is thermostatically controlled and has to switch on
and off (light on and off) automatically during the cooking process to
maintain the desired cooking temperature This is not a fault. The fan
will still run for the entire cooking cycle.
7. When the cooking time has completed (0:00), an audible beep will be heard.
The fan will continue running for a while to cool down before the cooking
cycle completely stops.
8. Pull the lid handle up into the vertical position. Raise the lid using the
lid handle and put it onto the lid holder to cool down. NEVER put the
hot oven lid onto the countertop or table after cooking. This may
damage the surface of the furniture or cause
a fire hazard.
9. Remove heating rack from glass pot using
the tongs.
Note: Always ensure that oven gloves or mitts are
worn during this process.
10.Always unplug the appliance from the mains
power socket after use.

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Pause
Press PAUSE button to pause the cooking cycle, press the START button to
resume and continue the cooking cycle.
Or
Pull the lid handle up into the vertical position to switch the oven into OFF
position. Push the lid handle down again and then press the START button
again to resume and continue the cooking cycle.
Cancel and Reset
Press the Power button twice will cancel the cooking cycle and reset the
timer and temperature setting to default values. (10 minutes and 120 oC)
NOTE: please use PAUSE/Pull the lid handle if you only want to
suspend the cooking for a while.
Preheating
The Halogen oven heats up much quicker than a conventional oven,
preheating is less likely required. If preheating is still required, set the
required temperature and set the time for 5 minutes. Once the temperature
has been reached, the halogen bulb will turn off and the food can now be
placed in the glass pot.
WARNING: DO NOT touch the glass surface of the Halogen Oven - it
will get extremely hot when in use and will remain hot for some time
afterwards.
When removing the glass lid, always use the lid handle to raise the lid, as
this will operate the safety switch and turn the Halogen Oven power off. The
Halogen Oven will be very hot; ensure that oven gloves or mitts are used
when opening the glass lid.

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COOKING WITH EXTENDER RING
While the size of the food is larger than the glass pot, the
extender ring should be used to enlarge the internal
capacity of the oven, the extender ring fits between the
glass pot and the lid. The set-up of the oven with the
extender ring fitted is the same as the normal set-up
procedure.
The food capacity with and without the extender ring is
nominally 15 litres and 10 litres respectively.
WARNING ： The extender ring can become very hot when the halogen
oven is operating. NEVER attempt to touch the metal ring with your bare
hands. You will risk getting burnt.

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COOKING HINTS
•The cooking time depends on the size and weight etc. of the food to be
cooked. Most meat, for example, comes with a recommended cooking time.
This should be used as a guide only as the Halogen Oven cooks faster than
conventional ovens so you may need to allow less time to cook the food. For
guidance, refer to the cooking times suggested in this booklet.
•To ensure that the food is cooked, use a cooking thermometer or pierce the
food with afork or skewer to check for uncooked juice on meats, poultry, etc.
When cooking vegetables, check for tenderness.
•Moisture may build up inside the Halogen Oven when cooked food is not
removed soon after the cooking time has expired. The steam/moisture build-
up can be avoided by removing the food as soon as it is cooked.
•Use the tongs provided to lift the food off the cooking racks.
•Always ensure that food is piping hot inside before serving.
•Casseroles and stews should only be cooked in halogen oven if placed in a
smaller casserole dish with its own lid fitted, this is then placed in the bowl of
the halogen oven with at least 5cm clearance between top and sides of the
Halogen oven, the lower rack should be used to allow air circulation under the
casserole dish otherwise the contents may not cook evenly.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
•WARNING: Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children.
•CAUTION: Always unplug and allow the oven to cool down before
cleaning.
•WARNING: To avoid electric shock, never immerse the lid in water or
other liquid.
•CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to wash the glass
bowl or lid until they have cooled down to room
temperature. If cold water is poured onto the
glass while it is still hot, it could crack or break
the glass.
•Wipe lid using a damp, clean dish cloth or sponge
with a little mild dishwashing detergent.
•DO NOT use steel wool scouring pads, abrasive
cleaners or scrape surfaces with metal utensils as
this may damage the unit.
•Wash glass pot and the accessories in mild detergent and water.
•Wipe the base stand with sponge or dish cloth with mild dishwashing
detergent. DO NOT immerse into water.
•If scrubbing is necessary, use a nylon or polyester mesh pad.
•Ensure all parts are completely dry before storage.
•The glass pot is NOT DISHWASHER PROOF.
•The electrical lid unit or accessories must not be put in a dishwasher as they
are NOT DISHWASHER PROOF.
DO NOT Pour water
into container
immediately after
operation. It could
crack the glass pot.

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COOKING TIME SUGGESTIONS
Note: Always remember that cooking instructions are intended only as a
guide. If you have followed the instructions and the food is still not piping
hot throughout, simply return it to the oven and cook it until it is.
Food
Time
Temperature
Chicken
30-40min
180-200°C
Fish
10-15min
130-150°C
Pork
15-20min
180-200°C
Cake
10-12min
140-160°C
Lobster
12-15min
140-160°C
Shrimp
10-12min
150-180°C
Sausage
10-13min
120-150°C
Potato
12-15min
180-200°C
Rice
15-20min
150-180°C
Crab
10-13min
140-160°C
Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Table
Fahrenheit (F°)
Celsius (C°)
140
60
176
80
212
100
248
120
284
140
320
160
356
180
392
200
428
220
464
240
482
250

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check problems using the chart below. If the oven still does not work properly,
contact a qualified serviceperson.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Burnt food
Temperature set too high, or time set too long.
Undercooked food
Temperature set too low, or time set too short.
Unit will not
power ON
Handle not pushed down in order to activate the safety switch.
Thermostat not set.
Timer not set.
The halogen tube
doesn't light up
Oven temperature has reached thermostat temperature
setting.
Timer has completed its set running time.

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TECHNICAL DATA
Model no.
KHC-617D
Voltage
AC 220-240V 50-60Hz
Power
1200-1400 W
Oven capacity
Nominally 10 litres, extendable to 15
litres using extender ring
Thermostat
60-250 °C
Timer
0-120 minutes
Overall Dimension (With Base Stand)
(H) 330 mm (W) 410 mm
Glass Container Dimensions
(H) 165 mm (Ø)330 mm
Net Weight
6.35 kg
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RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
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help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of
with normal household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable
facility for disposal when finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator” and enter your
postcode to find your nearest recycling site.

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PLUG / WIRING ADVICE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH
Non-rewireable plug
This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you
need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse cover
must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the appliance
must not be used.
Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
a rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be replaced by
a suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician. The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N
The BROWN wire must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L
The GREEN & YELLOW wire must be
connecting to the terminal marked with the
letter E or the earth symbol .
Produced in China.
Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton
Keynes, MK9 2NW.
Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre, Upper
Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8 6FX.
Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7,
Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Road, Ashbourne,
County Meath, Ireland
www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: [phone]

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