Cadac Travel Chef 8500 User Instructions Download Page 3

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2. Safety Information cont.....

Use only on a firm level surface.
Do not move the appliance whilst the unit is in operation.
Should the Heat Shield or Fat Pan become damaged in such a way that permanent contact
between the Heat Shield and the Fat Pan occurs during use, do not use the appliance.
Return it to your Cadac stockist for repair.
Do not cover up or change the Air Holes in the Valve Box Cover as this will affect the
performance of the product and may lead to an unstable flame.
Ensure the appliance is used away from flammable materials. Minimum safe distances are:
Above the appliance 120cm. At the rear and sides 60cm. (see fig. 1)

Accessible parts may become very hot, use the protective glove that have been

supplied when handling the unit.
Keep young children away from the appliance.
Do not modify the appliance. Do not use it for anything for which it has not been designed for.

In the event of light back, where the flame burns back and ignites inside the burner or venturi
housing, immediately turn off the gas supply by first closing the control valve on the gas
container and then the appliance valve. After the flame is extinguished, remove the regulator
and check the condition of the seal; replace the seal if in doubt. Re-light the appliance as
described in Section 4 below. Should the flame persistently light back, return the product to your
authorised CADAC repair agent.

If there is a leak on your appliance (smell of gas), take it outside immediately into a well-
ventilated flame-free location where the leak may be detected and stopped. If you wish to check
for leaks on your appliance, do it outside. Do not try to detect leaks using a flame. The correct
way is to smear the joints with soapy water. If a bubble or bubbles form then there is a gas leak.
Immediately turn off the gas supply first by closing the control valve on the gas container and
then the appliance valve. Check that all the connections are properly fitted. Re-check with soapy
water. If a gas leak persists, return the product to your CADAC dealer for inspection / repair.

Assembly and use

Light back

Leaks

Caution:

Use Outdoors Only

3. About the Unit

The CADAC Travel Chef offers three different methods of cooking; (see fig. 2a-c)

Ideal for fat-free barbecuing of meat, fish or vegetables. Ideal for foods with a high fat

content as the built-in moat allows the fat released by cooking, to drain away so that the food is
cooked away from the excess fat.

Ideal for grilling meat or vegetables on the ribbed surface,

while the flat surface can be used for stir-fries, breakfasts or pancakes. The non-stick surface
allows for healthier cooking using less fat.

Used with any of the above cooking surfaces respectively is ideal for roasting,

baking, stewing or steaming.
A unique feature of the Travel Chef is the interchangeability of the various cooking surfaces,
which allows for a variety of cooking options. It is easy to change between any of the cooking
options. This gives the user maximum cooking flexibility at an economical price. See the
enclosed full colour Recipe Book that features a number of appetising recipe ideas that are easy
to prepare using the various Leisure Chef cooking surfaces.

The BBQ:

The Non-Stick Reversible Grill:

The BBQ Lid:

4. Using the Appliance

Caution: As accessible parts become very hot, using the supplied glove is
advisable. Keep young children away from the appliance.

Do not use the BBQ Lid on any of the above configurations with the appliance running at the full
(high) or intermediate (medium) rates.Use the BBQ lid configurations only at the reduced rate
(low) setting, this should produce more than enough heat for cooking under normal
circumstances. As this appliance has a high heat output, using more heat while cooking with the
BBQ Lid may cause damage to certain components. When handling the BBQ Lid it is
recommended to use the supplied glove as this becomes hot during use. Refer to your enclosed
Recipe Book for mouth-watering recipe ideas to “Take Your Tastebuds On An Adventure”.

After prolonged storage, inspect the Air Holes in the Valve Cover for insects such as spiders,
which could affect gas flow. Also unclip the Valve Cover and inspect the inlet of the Venturi for
insects. After checking, refit all components into the prescribed position.
Use this appliance only on a firm level surface.

To light up the appliance using the piezo igniter, open the valve by turning the control knob
slowly anti-clockwise and press the piezo button to ignite the burner. If the gas does not ignite on
the first spark, release the piezo button and press it again continuously whilst increasing the gas
flow by turning the control knob anti-clockwise until the burner ignites. If the gas has not ignited
in the first two or three seconds you should close the control valve and wait approximately thirty
seconds to let any accumulated gas within the burner pan assembly escape. Repeat the above
procedure if necessary until the flame ignites. The flame should normally light up within the first
one or two seconds.

Precautions to observe before lighting.

Lighting up using the Piezo Igniter

(see fig. 3)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

120cm

60cm