Compass RALLYE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT
Using the Electric Hotplate
1. Ensure the electricity is switched on.
2. The hotplate control is numbered from 1
(Low) to 6 (High). To turn on, rotate the
knob either clockwise or anti-clockwise to
the required position.
3. To turn off, rotate the knob until the line
or pointer on the knob lines up with the
zero on the control panel.
The hotplate is a sealed construction and
transfers heat through conduction. For
maximum efficiency a correctly sized pan
with a flat heavy gauge base should be used.
Pan size should be the same or slightly larger
(up to 1”/2.5cm oversize).
Before using your hotplate for the first time,
we recommend that you prime and season it.
To prime the hotplate, switch on the hotplate
for a short period, without a pan, to harden
and burn off the coating. Use a medium to
high setting for 3 - 5 minutes. A non toxic
smoke may occur during this process. Allow it
to cool, then season.
To season the hotplate, first heat the hotplate
for 30 seconds on a medium setting, then
switch off. Pour a minimal amount of unsalted
vegetable oil onto a clean dry cloth or paper
towel and apply a thin coat of oil to the
hotplate surface. Wipe off any excess oil,
then heat the hotplate on a medium setting
for 1 minute. Occasional seasoning will help
to maintain the hotplate’s appearance.
Operation
Depending on specification, your appliance
may be fitted with a glass lid shut-off system,
which cuts off the power to all hotplate
burners (gas and electric) if the lid is closed.
Ensure the glass lid is open before turning on
the hotplate burners.
Remove all spillage from the surface of the
glass lid before opening.
The glass lid has the tendency to snap shut
towards the end of lowering. This is caused
by the travel lock action of the hinges as it is
activated. Make sure all fingers are clear of
the appliance when closing the lid.
Using the Grill
1. Ensure the gas cylinder is connected and
turned on.
2. Open door, push in the control knob and
turn anti-clockwise to large flame symbol.
3. Continue depressing the knob whilst
holding a lighted match to the burner.
For models fitted with spark ignition the
procedure is similar except that burner is
ignited by depressing the ignition button
located on the fascia.
4. After the burner is lit continue depressing
the knob for approximately 10-15
seconds before releasing the knob.
5. If burner has not lit within 15 seconds,
release knob and wait at least 1 minute
before repeating operations (2) to (4).
6. To turn off, rotate the control knob until
the line on the knob is aligned with dot on
the control panel.
7. Always make sure the control knob is in
the off position when you have finished
grilling.
8. Ignition must always be carried out with
the grill door open.
9. Accessible parts may be hot when the
grill is in use. Young children should be
kept away.
On first use of the grill, it should be heated for
about 20 minutes to eliminate any residual
factory lubricants that might impart
unpleasant smells to the food being cooked.
A non-toxic smoke may occur when using for
the first time, open any windows and turn on
mechanical ventilators to help remove the
smoke.
Although the grill heats up quickly, it is
recommended that a few minutes preheat be
allowed. It is normal for the flames on this
burner to develop yellow tips as the grill
heats up.
Depending on the food to be cooked the
correct grilling height can be achieved by
inverting the pan trivet into either the high or
low position.
The grill area can get hot when the oven is in
use, even if the grill is switched off.