TECHWOOD TRA-62 User manual

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RACLETTE GRILL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
❑Please read these instructions carefully before use.
❑Keep present instructions for future references.
❑Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
❑Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and
household or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
❑Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
❑Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins
or other containers with water.
❑Never use this apparatus near water projections.
❑Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
❑If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
❑Inform potential users of these instructions.
❑Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
❑The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
❑Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
❑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
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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 cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
❑In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
❑Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
❑From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
❑Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
❑Never place it into the dishwasher.
❑Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
❑Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If the
supply cord or appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
❑Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
❑Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
❑Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
❑Never use any other connector than the one provided.
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❑Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
❑Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
❑Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.
❑Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
❑The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
❑Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the
power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
❑Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
❑This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
❑Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
❑Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
❑When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE
approved extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A,
250V, 3000W.
❑Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
❑This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
❑The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
❑The item must not be left unattended when it is connected to
main supply.
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❑The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
❑Regarding the instructions for cleaning, thanks to refer to the
below paragraph of the manual.
❑This appliance is only intended for household use.
(*) Competent qualified person : after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this kind of repairs.
SPECIAL WARNING FOR GRILL & RACLETTE
• Charcoal or similar fuels must not be used with this unit.
• Allow the plate to heat for about 5 minutes to remove the
protective product. It may produce a little smoke, this is
normal and will pass very quickly.
• However, think about ventilating the room.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
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but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium •
products for protection against flames PBB and PBDE,
the peak concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of
the weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the
The symbol "HOT WALL" warns the user that the walls
of the unit can become very hot, and to take
precautions as required.
The symbol "GLASS / FORK" means that the device is
compatible and can come into contact with foodstuffs.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
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PRECAUTIONS
• Always place the device in the middle of a table
• Make sure the switch is on the "0" before connecting the device.
• We recommend placing the unit on a non-flammable surface.
• Do not put the device too close to walls or obstacles (Minimum 15cm distance
between objects and the device).
• When first used, coat the plate with a few drops of oil and clean it with a dry
cloth.
• To avoid damaging the non-stick plate, use a scraper made of wood or
thermo-resistant plastic.
• Use only the pans delivered with the appliance.
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TO KNOW THE UNIT
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1. Non-coating pans
2. Heating element
3. Removable grill plate
4. Stainless steel reflector
5. Base
6. On / Off switch
Provided with 6 non-coating pans
And different colour handles
FIRST USE
Before first use, remove the unit and all accessories carefully and paying attention
to the sharp accessories.
Clean with soap and water, bowls and all accessories. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Clean the outside and inside of the machine cabinet with a damp cloth and wipe
dry.
This appliance is intended for household use.
Unroll the power cord completely. Before plugging in your new Raclette grill,
check to see that the electric circuit is not overloaded with other appliances.
Check that the tension in force in the country where you are, corresponds to that
indicated on the apparatus.
Connect the apparatus in a socket-outlet in good state, and connected to the
ground, to avoid any danger.
Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of cleaning of
maintenance and accessories assembly.
Stand the appliance on a table or flat surface.
Do not use or keep this product outside.
Certain parts of the appliance can get hot. Do not touch them, as you may burn
yourself.
Never modify the appliance in anyway.
It is possible that slight smoke smell comes out when first using.
USE
Raclette – Grill
• Allow the appliance to preheat for 8 to 10 minutes for the plate to be hot.
• Cut the raclette cheese into a 1/2 cm thick slice or buy pre-cut raclette cheese.
and arrange it on a platter.
• Arrange deli meats on a wooden platter or chopping board.
• Boiled potatoes can be kept warm on the grill (in a heat-resistant dish).
• In raclette pans, it is also possible to toast or fry eggs, potatoes, etc.
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• You can serve grilled meat with different sauces, salads and different breads.
• To cook meat, cut it into pieces or thin slices, to reduce the cooking time.
• Place the pieces of meat directly on the grill, turn them over when they are
coloured. Cook 1 to 3 minutes depending on the desired cooking.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance, disconnect the apparatus and
let it cool.
• Clean the outside of the apparatus with a sponge or slightly wet linen.
• The parts (removable) in contact with food like plate, bowl, forks, Spatula etc.
can be washed in hot water with sponge and soft detergent or put in the
dishwasher.
• Never plunge the apparatus in water or all other liquid !
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, gritting, or metal brush or another cutting object.
• Clean the appliance, grill and pans quickly after use to prevent residue of
ingredients sticking to it.
GUARANTEE
Before being delivered, all our products are subjected to a rigorous control.
This apparatus is guaranteed 24 months starting from the date of purchase by the
consumer.
The documents in proof of guarantee are :
• The invoice and
• The filled and stamped warrantee plate (located on side or bottom of the gift
box). Without these documents in proof, no free replacement, nor no free repair,
can be carried out.
During the warranty period, we deal for free, the defects of the apparatus or the
accessories, rising from a defect of materials or manufacture by repair or,
replacement. The services within the framework of the guarantee do not involve
any extension of the warranty period and does not give right to a new guarantee !
In the event of recourse to the guarantee, bring back the complete apparatus to
your retailer, in its original packing, accompanied by the proofs of purchase.
The breakage of parts out of glass or plastic is, in all the cases, not warranted.
Defects on the accessories or the wearing parts (for example: coals of engines,
hooks, drive belts, remote control of replacement, teeth brushes of replacement,
webs etc) as well as cleaning, maintenance or it replacement of wearing parts are
not guaranteed and are thus to pay !
In the event of foreign intervention, the guarantee becomes null and void.
After flow of the warranty period, repairs can be carried out, against payment, by a
specialized trade or a repair service.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply 220-240V~ 50Hz
Power 800W
Norm Class I
Made in P.R.C
The characteristics can change without prior notice.
This unit is equipped with an electrical outlet with earth and must be
earthed in an according plug.
Note : In the event of question concerning the earth or electric
connection, please consult a qualified personnel.
In the event of short-circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric
shock while making possible the current to be evacuated by the wire
of ground.
CAUTION: In order to minimize the risks of electric shock, In the event of
breakdown, not to open the case but to call upon a qualified technician for repairs.
This apparatus satisfied EC directives, it was controlled according to all the
European current directives, like: electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and low
tension (LVD).
This apparatus was designed and manufactured in respect of the last safety
regulations and technical specifications.
Imported by Sotech International
" LE PERIPOLE " N°A-107
33, Avenue du Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny
94120 Fontenay sous-bois - France
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