Kambrook KHP1 User manual

Kambrook - Australia
Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]
www.kambrook.com.au
Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue E13
Kambrook - New Zealand
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Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
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Instruction Booklet
Portable
Hotplates
KHP1/KHP2

Important
Please retain your instruction
book for future use.
In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 2738 45
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

Contents
Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First
Your Portable Hotplate p6
Operating Your p7
Portable Hotplate
Care, Cleaning and Storage p8

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Kambrook Recommends Safety First
IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.
At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.
Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Portable Hotplate
• The Hotplate operates at very high temperatures.
Extreme caution should be exercised during
operation. Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Do not immerse cord, plug or any part of the
hotplate in water or any other liquid.
• Always use the hotplate on a dry, level, heat
resistant surface.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• Do not place this hotplate on or near a hot
gas or electric stove, or where it could touch a
heated oven.
• Always turn off at the power outlet and then
remove plug before attempting to move the
hotplate or when not in use or when cleaning
or storing.
• Do not use under curtains or near flammable
items. Keep clear from walls for good
circulation and to prevent heat damage.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating. Appliances are not intended
to be operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
WARNING: Always
keep in mind that the
hotplates, after being
switched off, continue to
radiate residual heat for
a certain period of time.
WARNING: Fully unwind
the cord from the cord
storage area before use.

5
Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances
• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the appliance and save for future reference.
• Remove and safely discard all packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.
• Fully unwind the power cord before use.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid, unless it
is recommended in the cleaning instructions.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance, by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the
power supply cord, plug, connector or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Kambrook
Service Centre.
• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this appliance for other than its
intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles or
boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a
safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice
• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance
to the OFF position, switch off at the power
outlet, unplug at the power outlet and remove
the power cord, if detachable, from the
appliance and allow all parts to cool.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.

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Your Portable Hotplate
KHP1 – Single Hotplate
1. Large 18.5cm, 1600W hotplate
2. Durable surface, for
easy cleaning
3. Power ‘ON’ indicator light
KHP2 – Double Hotplate
1. Large 18.5cm, 1600W hotplate
2. 15cm, 800W hotplate
3. Durable surface, for
easy cleaning
4. Variable temperature control
5. Solid, easy clean
hotplate surfaces
4. Dual power ‘ON’ indicator lights
5. Variable temperature control for
each hotplate
6. Solid, easy clean
hotplate surfaces

7
Operating Your Portable Hotplate
Using Your Portable Hotplate
1. Place the hotplate on a dry, level,
heat resistant surface.
2. Insert the power cord into a 230V
or 240V power outlet. Switch on
at the power outlet.
3. Place the cooking vessel (ie.
saucepan), in which the food
will be cooked, on the hotplate.
On the double hotplate (model
KHP2) use the most appropriate
sized hotplate.
4. Select the desired temperature
setting using the temperature
control dial. The temperature
settings are adjustable on a scale
of 1 (min) to 4 (max).
5. The red power ‘ON’ indicator
light will illuminate to indicate the
hotplate is on and heating.
6. To switch the hotplate off,
turn the selection knob to the
‘0’ position.
7. Switch off at the power outlet
and unplug the power cord.
WARNING:Always
keep in mind that the
hotplates, after being
switched off, continue to
radiate residual heat for
a certain period of time.
WARNING:To achieve
optimum performance,
ensure the diameter of
the cooking pot or pan
is no larger than the
diameter of the hotplate.
WARNING:No more than
5 litres of water can be
boiled at anytime. It is
recommended to use a
lid when boiling water.

8
Maintaining Your
Portable Hotplate
Switch the hotplate ‘OFF’ at the
power outlet and then remove the
power cord.
Ensure the hotplate has completely
cooled down before cleaning.
To clean the hotplate surface, wipe
with a damp cloth. A multi-purpose
spray cleaner may be used.
If necessary, the exterior of the unit
may be wiped with a slightly damp
cloth, using a mild detergent.
Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning
solutions to clean the hotplate surface.
The hotplates should be completely
cooled down before storing.
WARNING: Do not
immerse the hotplate or
power cord and plug in
water or any other liquid
Care, Cleaning and Storage

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Notes

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Notes

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Notes