PowerPac PPEC813 User manual

RETRO ELECTRIC WOK & STEAMBOAT WITH SS INNER POT 4.5L
PPEC813

The Retro Electric Wok and Steamboat PPEC811 has many functions: stir frying,
deep frying, steaming, steamboat, stewing as well as preparing various types of
curries & soups. It possesses the following features: a removable power cable for
convenience; large heating plate to accelerate the heating process; adjustable heat
control with 3 power settings; and a large 4.5 litre Inner Pot made of food-grade
304 Stainless Steel which can hold a wide variety of food items, especially useful
when preparing food for a gathering, or for storing in the fridge.
Among its safety features include auto-shut off function which automatically shuts
off power when the temperature rises above athreshold limit. It is light, easy to handle,
attractively-designed, uses less electricity due to its high energy efficiency and
serves to ensure your food is safe for consumption for many years to come.
Parts & Description s
Power Inlet
Lid Handle
Lid
Handle
Rotary Knob
Steam Vent
OFF LOW MEDIUM HIGH
Heating Indicator
Control Panel
Inner Pot

Warnings s
ATTENTION :
Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for a safe installation,
use and maintenance.
Important instructions to be kept for future reference.
The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical
appliances:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
The Appliance
2. This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any
use NOT complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered
inappropriate and dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible
damages caused by the inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.
3. The appliance is designed for stir frying, deep frying, steaming, and stewing as
well as heating dishes used in steamboat. In the process of frying, oil and sauces
may be added. However, DO NOT add a large quantity of liquids other than water
into the stainless steel Inner Pot as the appliance was designed for heating water
only. Different liquids have different boiling points, with volatile liquids having
boiling points lower than 100C, the boiling point of water.
4. The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made in accordance with the
indications of the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to
persons, animals or objects, for which the manufacturer cannot be considered
responsible.
5. Before use, check the integrity of the appliance and power cable. DO NOT operate
the appliance when its housing is damaged. In case you are not sure, contact a
qualified person. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock
hazard.
6. Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency)
corresponding to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance,
and that the wall socket is properly grounded. This appliance is fitted with an earth
wire for extra safety.
7. DO NOT power the appliance using multiple sockets. If possible, avoid the use of
adapters and/or extension cables; if their use is absolutely necessary, use only
materials in compliance with the current safety regulations and according to the
electrical parameters of the adapters.
8. The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote
control appliances which are not specified in this manual.

9. Only use original components & accessories (e.g. Lid, etc.) provided by the
manufacturer. Any non-original component or accessory NOT recommended by
the manufacturer (including, but not limited to, Lids, etc. made by other
manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same
capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance.
10. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out
of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources
of danger.
Location
11. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame,
ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence
of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric
conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items
containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never
be used to clean the appliance in order to avert the risk of fire or explosion.
12. The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface, or in the vicinity of, objects
which can be damaged by heat, such as carpets or plastics. DO NOT locate
multiple portable socket outlets or power supplies at the bottom or rear of the
appliance. When using the appliance, the surface that the appliance is placed
upon as well the surface immediately above (e.g. a wooden cabinet above the
appliance), may become very hot. If the appliance is operated on wooden furniture,
use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.
13. Place the appliance at a proper distance from the objects or surrounding walls
making sure that its functioning will NOT cause accidental damages. There should
be at least 10 cm of free space from the back, left & right sides, and at least 20 cm
the top of the appliance. Never put things on top of the Glass Lid.
14. Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where
it can be damaged easily. The cable must NOT be placed under carpets, or
covered with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the cable away from the high
traffic area, and where it will NOT be tripped over.
15. DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only
indoors, or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of
the sun and dust.
Operation
16. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
a. Clean the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Wash the
Glass Lid and Inner Pot with water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge.
DO NOT use metal scouring pads. Make sure that the rest of the housing
DOES NOT come into contact with water. Dry the Glass Lid and Inner Pot
thoroughly.
b. Place and use the appliance upright on a horizontal, stable, dry and heat-

resistant surface. Damage to the appliance may occur if it is placed on an
incline or decline.
c. Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its
proper functioning.
d. (First use)
Add water to reach about 80% the height of the Inner Pot.
Holding the Lid Handle, place the Glass Lid onto the Inner Pot securely.
plug the Connector of the power cable to the appliance first, then the plug
of the power cable into the wall socket and switch it ON. Turn the Rotary
Knob to ‘LOW’. The Heating indicator light will light up, and heating will
commence. Wait for 5 minutes and turn it to ‘MEDIUM’. Wait for another 5
minutes and turn it to ‘HIGH. After 10 minutes, turn the Rotary Knob to
‘OFF’, switch off the wall socket and unplug the power cable. Then, unplug
the Connector of the power cable to the appliance. Wait for the water to
cool to room temperature. Discard the water and rinse the Glass Lid and
Inner Pot under running water. Be careful not to allow water to enter the
internal parts of the appliance. Thereafter the appliance is safe to use.
Switching the appliance ON
Turn the Rotary Knob anti-clockwise to ‘OFF’. Attach the power cable
to the appliance and then plug the power cable into the wall socket
and switch on. Turn the Control Knob clockwise to ‘LOW / MEDIUM
/ HIGH’. The Power Indicator Light will illuminate and heating will
commence.
(henceforth “switching the appliance on” is intended to include the steps
above)
Switching the appliance OFF
Turn the Rotary Knob anti-clockwise to ‘OFF’. The Power Indicator
Light will turn off, and heating will cease. Switch off the wall socket
and unplug the power cable, and detach the power cable from the
appliance.
(henceforth “switching the appliance off” is intended to include the steps
above)
DO NOT:
cover the appliance during functioning;
obstruct totally nor partially the Glass Lid;
insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance;
switch the appliance on if the Inner Pot is dry - however, should the pot be found
empty during operation, immediately switch off the appliance and add water to
avoid dry-boil;
heat the Inner Pot by any other means, e.g. in a microwave, oven or on a frying
pan filled with water and placed directly on a gas stove, as the plastic

components can be deformed as a result;
use metal utensils as they may scratch the surface of the Inner Pot – use the
wooden spatula provided;
turn the Rotary Knob too hard so as to avoid any damage
leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.
17. During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is
recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element
(for example, wearing shoes with rubber soles).
18. During the period of operation, high temperature steam may escape from the
container. To avoid scalding:
DO NOT
fill the Inner Pot with hot water;
allow all of the water to be boiled away;
overfill solids or liquids (beyond the “FULL” mark on the Inner Pot) to avoid
overflow of hot liquids;
remove the Glass Lid while heating & ensure that the Glass Lid sits securely
onto the Inner Pot during heating;
use the appliance to heat oil or melt butter without any food present;
add food with its packaging (plastic wrapper, paper, foil, metal can, etc.) still
attached without first removing the packaging;
place any container inside the appliance;
move the appliance whilst the appliance is in operation;
touch any part of the appliance except the Rotary Knob, Lid Handle or Handle
when in operation or just after switching it off as it will still be very hot and may
cause scalding. The bottom of the cooker becomes exceedingly hot as the
cooker operates. Do note that the food items and accompanying liquids &
gases inside the appliance, and the appliance itself would still be very hot
during heating, and for some time after the plug has been pulled out of the
electric mains. If you need to check on the progress of the food preparation,
or to turn over some food items, please use a utensil with a long handle;
direct steam at any person or animal & one’s hands and face should be angled
away from the Glass Lid and Steam Vent at all times.
19. DO NOT soak the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let
any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock.
In case of accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but first switch the
appliance off.
20. Plug and unplug the power cable firmly holding it with dry hands. Always unplug
the power cable to avoid overheating and avoid stretching it (DO NOT pull it, tug
it or use it to drag the appliance to which is connected). Before unplugging the
appliance, turn the Rotary Knob on the appliance to ‘OFF’ and switch off the wall
socket.
21. Switch the appliance off when not in use and before filling or emptying the

appliance. Before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation,
leave to cool for at least 30 minutes.
22. In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, switch the appliance off
immediately, turn off the power and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible,
with the support of a qualified person.
23. If smoke is observed coming out of the appliance, switch the appliance off
immediately. Remove the Glass Lid or any other utensil placed on the cooker away
from the body after it has stopped smoking.
24. This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households
and similar applications, such as:
Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
Dormitories;
By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
Bed and breakfast type environments.
25. 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. Keep the appliance and
its cable out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
26. Save these instructions.

How to use s
1. Place and use the appliance on a dry, horizontal, stable and heat-resistant surface.
2. Add suitable amounts of liquids (between 50% and 80% of the height of the pot)
according to the food item being cooked, the food item/s, and close the Glass Lid
using the Lid Handle.
3. Switch the appliance on. Always start with a lower temperature setting before
progressively using higher temperatures. Turn the Rotary Knob to ‘LOW’. The
Heating indicator light will light up, and the heating will commence. If the cooking
conditions require a higher temperature, wait for 5 minutes and turn it to ‘MEDIUM’.
Wait for another 5 minutes and turn it to ‘HIGH’. Turning the Rotary Knob on the
appliance to ‘OFF’ will cease heating immediately.
4. Once cooking is completed, switch the appliance off.
How to Steam Foods
1. Place and use the appliance on a dry, horizontal, stable and heat-resistant surface.
2. Add water up to a height of 5 cm (2 inches) of the Inner Pot.
3. Place a steam tray in the Inner Pot.
4. Place food items on top of the steam tray.
5. Close the Glass Lid.
6. Switch the appliance on. Always start with a lower temperature setting before
progressively using higher temperatures. Turn the Rotary Knob to ‘LOW’. The
Heating indicator light will light up, and the heating will commence. If the cooking
conditions require a higher temperature, wait for 5 minutes and turn it to ‘MEDIUM’.
Wait for another 5 minutes and turn it to ‘HIGH’. Turning the Rotary Knob on the
appliance to ‘OFF’ will cease heating immediately.
7. Once steaming is completed, switch the appliance off.

How to clean s
1. Switch the appliance off. Allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool.
2. Wipe the exterior of the appliance using a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Remove
stubborn spots with a cloth moistened with mild liquid detergent. Wash the Glass
Lid and Inner Pot with water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge. DO NOT
use metal scouring pads. Dry the Glass Lid and Inner Pot thoroughly and place
them in their working positions.
3. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
Descaling
From time to time, boiled scale deposit will naturally form on the Inner Pot, thus
reducing heating efficiency. The frequency of descaling depends on the quality of tap
water in your region and the frequency of use of the appliance.
1. Fill the appliance to its maximum volume using a mixture of one part ordinary
vinegar and two parts water.
2. Boil the mixture as per normal.
3. Leave the mixture in the appliance overnight, and discard it the next morning.
4. Fill the appliance to its maximum volume with water.
5. Boil the water as usual.
6. Discard the boiled water to remove any remaining scale and vinegar.
7. Rinse the inside of the appliance with water.
8. The descaling is complete and the appliance is ready to be used.

PROBLEM SOLVING s
Problem
Possible Causes
How to Solve
The appliance fails to get
hot. Indicator light on
appliance does not
illuminate.
The appliance is not
plugged in or the
Rotary Knob on the
appliance is not
turned ON.
Plug the appliance into the
electric mains and switch it on.
Turn the Rotary Knob on the
appliance to ‘LOW’, after 5
minutes to ‘MEDIUM’, and
after 5 minutes to ‘HIGH’.
Household power
circuit has blown.
Check the household circuit
breaker for any tripped wires.
Call for a qualified electrician.
Fuse on appliance is
blown.
Send the appliance to the
service centre for checks.
The appliance fails to get
hot. Indicator light on
appliance illuminates.
Mineral build-up in
the appliance.
Follow the steps listed in the
‘Descaling’ instructions
contained in the Instruction
Manual.
The Inner Pot is
empty
Refill the Inner Pot with food
items/liquids.
The appliance is not hot
enough to cook food.
Indicator light on
appliance illuminates
intermittently.
Switch on appliance
is damaged.
Send the appliance to the
service centre for checks.
The appliance is working
but the Indicator light on
appliance does not
illuminate.
Heating element on
appliance is
damaged.
Send the appliance to the
service centre for checks.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIP s
This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer
capable of functioning, be disposed with the least possible environmental damage
according to the local regulations in your area. In most cases you can discard the
appliance at your local recycling centre.
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this appliance as unsorted municipal waste as it contains
batteries and/or recyclable electric waste. Collection of such waste separately for
special treatment is necessary.
SPECIFICATION s
MODEL
VOLTAGE
POWER
CAPACITY
PPEC813
220 –240V ~50 –60Hz
1800 –2140W
4.5L

WARRANTY s
Warranty Conditions
1. This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults
throughout for two years from the date of purchase of the appliance. The warranty
on the Compressor is 10 years subject to the same conditions as above.
2. This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of
consumable materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the
appliance.
3. This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of part/s damaged by
misuse, accidents, negligence, alterations, or modifications in any way, or repairs
done by any repair organisation without the prior consent of PowerPac Electrical
Pte Ltd.
4. Repair and service are to be performed at: 5 Changi South Lane #03-01 Singapore
486045. A transport fee will be charged for personal doorstep service.
5. The original purchaser of the appliance must furnish proof of purchase to our
Service Centre with the email or number as registered during submission of
warranty when this appliance is sent for repair/service. Failure to do so may delay
the receipt of said repair/service by the customer.
6. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the serial number be erased, defaced
or altered by the customer and/or his representatives, or the dealer and/or his
agents. Failure to ensure this shall invalidate the warranty.
7. This warranty is deemed to be void if the defect is cause by the attack of household
pests, fire, lightning, natural disasters, pollution, abnormal voltage or the usage of
generators.
8. This warranty is valid in Singapore only.
9. This warranty will be honoured subject to the customer’s registration of the
warranty inclusive of original invoice or valid purchase receipt. Failure to present
these documents will result in denial of service. However, if the customer still
requests that the defective appliance be repaired, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd
may, at its discretion, repair the appliance but impose a labour charge, as well as
the costs of the replacement parts, to be borne solely by the customer.
10. Please refer to the attached picture for the location of
one of our appliance’s serial number, as an example.
Please complete the on-line registration warranty form available on our website. There
is no further requirement to send us any hard copy as part of our efforts to save the
environment.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as stated above,
PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd, at its expense shall provide free services for the
appliance within the warranty period from its date of purchase from our Authorised
dealers.