AEG CDP 4226 wei: Special Safety Instructions for this Device

Instruction Manual

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and

for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not t for com-

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy

mercial use.

using the appliance.

• Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat,

direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid) and

Symbols in these Instructions for Use

sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If

Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is

the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance

accidents and prevent damage to the machine:

and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug

itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and

WARNING:

remove the attached accessories.

This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possi-

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you

ble injury risks.

leave the room you should always turn the device off.

Remove the plug from the socket.

CAUTION:

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regu-

This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other

larly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device

objects.

must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

NOTE:

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all

This highlights tips and information.

packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their

reach.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING!

Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the

Don’t let small children play with foils for danger of suffo-

appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the

cation!

warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal

packing. If you give this device to other people, please also

pass on the operating instructions.

Special Safety Instructions for this Device

On the products you will nd symbols that indicate warnings or provide

information:

WARNING: Hot surface!

Danger of burns!

During operation the temperature of the exposed surface may be

very hot.

• Please do not operate the device with an external timer or a sepa-

rate remote control system.

• Place the appliance on an even, moisture and heat-resistant sur-

face.

• Use a heat resistant plate when placing on sensitive surfaces.

• Do not move the device when it is in operation.

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• Due to the rising heat and vapours the device should not be oper-

ated under wall cupboards.

• Keep the unit at a safe distance from easily inammable objects

such as furniture, curtains, etc. (30 cm). Under no circumstances

should the device be installed in cupboards.

• Do not heat empty pots on the cooking zone as this may lead to

dangerous overheating.

• During and after use, ensure that the power cord does not come

into contact with the hot surface of the appliance.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and

above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca-

pabilities 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 8 years and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than

8 years.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an

authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always

have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our cus-

tomer service or by qualied person and with a cable of the same

type.

• This appliance is not designed to be immersed in water during

cleaning. Please follow the instructions provided in the chapter

“Cleaning”.

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Unpacking the appliance

Using the Hotplate

1. Remove the appliance from its packaging.

Switching on/off

2. Remove all packaging materials such as lms, ller mate-

The unit is switched on with the thermostatic controller.

rial, cable clips and carton.

The unit is switched off when the thermostatic controller is set

3. To prevent hazards, check the appliance for any transport

to MIN.

damage.

Notes for cooking utensils

NOTE:

• For optimum use of energy, use only pots/pans with a at

Production residue or dust may have collected on the appli-

bottom (see Fig.).

ance. We recommend cleaning the appliance according to

chapter “Cleaning”.

Attaching the handles

The handles can be attached to the left and right side respec-

tively.

The handles feature clamps that t into the openings of the

housing.

• The cooking utensil never should be smaller than the hot-

• Push the clamps into the housing and secure by using the

plate. This wastes energy. In extreme cases, the hotplate

screws provided.

can become distorted.

Electrical Connection

Operation

Use the thermostatic controller to select the temperature of the

Connected load/wattage

hotplate according to the purpose:

The hob can take up an overall load of 1500 W. Because of

Notch 1: Warming up

this high connected load it is recommended to use a separate

Notch 2: Warming up/simmering

connection protected over a 16 A safety switch.

Notch 3: Simmering

CAUTION: Overload!

Notch 4: Frying

Do not use extension cables or multiple sockets as the power

Notch 5: Parboiling, browning

consumption of this device is too high for these.

Notch MAX: Browning, quick heating

NOTE:

Connection

The pilot lamp indicates the heating up of the hotplate. It is

• Before inserting the mains plug into the socket check

switched on and off during operation. This is normal and

whether the voltage which you intend to use corresponds

indicates that the temperature is controlled and maintained

to that of the machine. Please see the label on the machine

by the thermostatic controller.

for details.

• Only connect the machine to a correctly installed safety

Switching Off

socket.

• Set the thermostatic controller to MIN.

• Remove the mains plug from the socket.

Initial Operation of the Unit

• Let the unit cool down before storing it.

Before rst use, operate the unit for 5 minutes to remove the

protective coating of the hotplate. Set the thermostatic control-

WARNING: Hazard of burns!

ler to MAX.

Because of the heat radiated during cooking, dangerously

high temperatures may occur at the cooking zone after the

NOTE:

cooking cycle.

Occurrence of light smoke and odours is normal with this

procedure. Take care of suitable ventilation.

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