KH1138 Automatic Grill & Bake Oven Operating and safety instructions UK Preface This operating manual is intended to help the user understand the · appropriate, · safe and · economic operation of the automatic grill & bake oven Bifinett KH 1138. We assume that the user is familiar with the common procedures of handling household appliances. Before you start using your grill & bake oven, carefully read the instructions about the · installation, · operation, · cleaning and · disposal to ensure trouble-free operation. Always keep this manual of operating instructions in a convenient place near the grill & bake oven for ready reference. Layout features Different aspects of the operating instructions are systematically organised to help you identify the features easily. Thus, you can easily differentiate it, if it deals with plain text, · a tip to make note of or an operating instruction. 3 Table of contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Layout features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Basic safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Explanations to safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Appropriate usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Items delivered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Starting to use the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Switching off and storing away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Grilling and baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Grilling and baking with hot air convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cooking tips and recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Muffins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hawaiian toast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bake a deep frozen pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Manufactured by . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Statement of compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4 Safety precautions Safety precautions Basic safety precautions · When in use, never leave the appliance unattended. · Always make sure that the appliance is kept out of the reach of children. · We advise you not to open the casing or undertake any repairs of the automatic grill & bake oven. By failing to observe this rule, you risk your safety and the warranty may become invalid. In case the grill & bake oven is found to be defective, get it repaired only by the shopkeeper's service personnel or an authorised technician. · Do not use the appliance if you notice any damage to the appliance or to the power cord. In such a situation get the appliance repaired by a qualified technician. · Make sure that no fluids enter into the casing of your grill & bake oven. Do not expose the appliance to humidity and do not use it outdoors. Moreover, do not keep any objects filled with fluids such as vases on the appliance. It may cause fire accidents or electrical shocks. If any fluid accidentally enters into the casing of the appliance, remove the plug from the power socket and get it repaired. · When in operation, avoid placing the automatic grill & bake oven directly next to any easily inflammable material, like kitchen towels, potholders and so on. Never attempt to dry textiles or other objects on, above or inside the appliance. This can lead to fire hazards. · Never touch the heating elements or the glass door when the grill & bake oven is still operating or before it has cooled down completely. During the operation do not touch anything inside the grill & bake oven. Wait till the appliance has cooled down, otherwise you may sustain serious burn injuries. · When in use, the casing and the glass door may become extremely hot. Hence always use a potholder or kitchen gloves to open the door of the oven. Otherwise, you may sustain serious burn injuries. · After use, first allow your grill & bake oven to cool down completely before storing it away. · Never touch the appliance, power cord or plug with wet hands as this may cause a severe electrical shock. · Always hold the plug to pull it out of the socket to remove the power cord and not the power cord itself. · Do not crease or crimp the power cord. · Place the power cord in such a manner as to prevent anyone from stepping on it or tripping over it. · Do not use any extension cable with the power cord. · If you do not plan to use your grill & bake oven for a considerable period, disconnect it from the power supply. There will be no electrical current, only when the appliance is unplugged. 5 Safety precautions Explanations to safety precautions The operating instructions include different categories of safety precautions as follows: Danger Any reference to the word DANGER is a warning about possible hazard to human life. Caution Any reference to the word CAUTION is a warning about possible damage to material or the environment. This symbol indicates special tips for the economical use of the grill & bake oven. Appropriate usage Using the grill & bake oven, you can heat, cook and grill foodstuffs. It may only be used for this purpose. This also implies the observance of all instructions given in this manual, especially those concerning safety. Any other form of usage is considered as inappropriate and it may have hazardous consequences on material or on humans as well. Kompernass is not liable for any damages resulting from the improper use by its owner. Items delivered The package contains · the automatic grill & bake oven model KH 1138 · a metal grating · a baking tray · a crumb tray · a handle · a warranty card and · the operating manual. 6 Installation Installation Place the appliance on a firm, flat and heat-resistant base. Make sure that the area surrounding the appliance is adequately ventilated. Fire hazard There must be a clearance of at least 10 cm between the back of the appliance and the wall, at least 10 cm above the top and 5 cm each on the sides. Therefore, do not place the appliance, for example, in a shelf or a narrow space. Lack of sufficient ventilation for the grill & bake oven can cause a fire or damage the appliance. Fire hazard Place the grill & bake oven only on a firm, flat and heat-resistant base. Failing to do so can cause fire hazards or damage the appliance. The appliance may leave permanent marks, if placed on a soft surface. Danger of electrical shock Do not place the appliance directly next to a water source, for example, near washbasins, washtubs or in humid cellars. Such locations can be dangerous due to electrical shocks. 7 Description Description Using the grill & bake oven you can warm, bake and grill different foodstuffs. The provision for hot air convection ensures uniform and quick distribution of heat within the appliance. Control knobs Appliance: Accessories: 8 Description / Starting to use the appliance Temperature control knob: Variable temperature setting range of 100°C to 250°C Main switch for OFF, High heat, Medium heat and Low heat. Pilot light (Power). is ON during the operation Timer switch for setting the desired baking / grilling time range of 0 ­ 60 min. Glass door with handle Metal grating Baking tray Crumb tray Grip for grating/baking tray µ Tappet switch for hot air convection Starting to use the appliance Remove the automatic grill & bake electric oven and all the accessories from the pakking. Danger of contusion While opening or closing the door, do not keep your hand at the door hinges. Your hand may sustain injuries due to contusion. Before operating the appliance for the first time, remove all traces of the packaging material from the appliance and all accessories. Wipe the accessories clean using lukewarm water and mild liquid soap solution and wipe them dry. Wipe the appliance casing gently with a wet cloth and allow it to dry. When the appliance is fully dry inside and outside, connect the power plug to an available wall socket (230V AC, ~ 50 Hz). Now switch the appliance on without the accessories and without placing any grilling or baking items in it. Keep the appliance door fully open. Set the temperature control knob to 250°C. Set the main switch to High or Low or Medium heat. Set the timer switch to 15 minutes. 9 Starting to use the appliance / Switching off and storing away / Operation Because the new heating elements are slightly greased, you may notice an odd smell when the appliance is used for the first time. This is harmless and will vanish after a while. Once the appliance has automatically switched off, set the main switch to OFF position. Remove the power cord from the socket and wait till the appliance has cooled down completely. Finally, clean the inside area with a slightly wet cloth and wipe it dry. Switching off and storing away Switching off Set the main switch and the timer switch to OFF position. Transportation If you wish to transport the grill & bake oven to a different location, first allow it to cool down. Remove the power cord from the socket. Wind the power cord around the bracing hooks at the back of the appliance. Operation Grilling and baking Slip in the crumb tray below the lower heating elements fully into the grill & bake oven. Remove the metal grating and the baking tray from the oven. If necessary, spread a wax paper on them or apply butter or oil to the baking tray. or the baking tray and slide it into one of the railings. Make sure that there is sufficient distance between the grilling and baking items as well as the inside walls and the heating elements of the appliance. If you wish to use the grill & bake oven in baking mode, close the glass door. If you wish to grill foodstuffs on the grating , leave the glass door slightly opened. When you close the door slowly, it would stop at this position before completely closing. Using the temperature control knob , select the desired temperature. In the grilling mode, always select the maximum temperature level (250 °C). Finally, using the main switch select High heat (for au gratin), Low heat (for cakes) or Medium heat (for pizza). For grilling items, turn the main switch to High heat. Using the timer switch set the desired grilling or baking time. Place the items to be grilled or baked on the grating Maximum grilling or baking time is 60 minutes. 10 Bedienen If the cooking time for your grilling or baking items is less than 25 minutes, first set the timer switch to 60 minutes a ...