OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Avoid letting water or food drop or boil over onto heating element.
If liquids or other foreign material are allowed to drip down through
the element pan and into the housing, the warranty is voided.
2. Rocker switch light will come on when hot plate is plugged into electric outlet
and the rocker switch is put in ON position.
Round signal light(s) will come on when heat control knob is turned fromOFF
to a heat setting. They will cycle on & off as the element maintains temperature.
3. As with all countertop hot plates as well as stovetops, the most efficient
cooking/heating will be done when using pans that are closest in diameter
to the heating element. For best results, the pot or pan used should not
exceed the heating element diameter.
CDR-1TFB: 6 diameter coil elements
CDR-2TFB: 8 diameter coil elements
CDR-2CFB: 7-1/2diameter solid elements
4. Be sure your Hot Plate is resting level on countertop. Avoid using pans that
are unstable and easily tipped.
5.
To avoid excessive heat on wall(s) while cooking, always keep a space
of at least 4 between your hot plate and your rear and side walls.
6. Always place the appliance on a heat-resistant surface.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always unplug hot plate from electric outlet and allow to cool before
cleaning.
Caution: Heating element may be hot without glowing red. Be
sure element is cool before touching.
2. Coil models: clean the elements by gripping an element at the point opposite
where it goes into the holes in the drip pan and tilting it up.
(Do not force
it up higher than it will go easily.)
Clean the element and drip area.
If
liquids or other foreign material are allowed to drip down through the
element pan and into the housing, the warranty is voided.
3. Use damp cloth with mild detergent to clean stainless surtaces - NEVER
USE ABRASIVES OR STEEL WOOL ON FINISHED SURFACES. To polish,
use a non-abrasive glass cleaner.
4. Thoroughly wipe soap and water from surface of hot plate and heating
element. DO NOT IMMERSE UNIT IN LIQUID. Make sure that no water can
infiltrate the heat vents or the bottom of unit.
5. Leave unit unplugged when not in use.
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Cadco Hot Plate. Please read all
instructions carefully before use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions before use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces! Always use hot pad or pot holder until unit cools.
3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug, or range
in water or any other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet before cleaning. Allow to cool completely before
putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or, or if the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call Factory
Service at 860-738-2500. In Canada call (905) 825-9665.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
10. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and
touch electrical parts, creating a shock hazard.
11. A fire may occur if this appliance is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, walls, etc., when in operation.
To avoid
excessive heat on wall(s) while cooking, always keep a space of at
least 4 between your range and your rear and side walls.
12. Do not use plastic dishes or plastic wraps on heating elements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Your unit is equipped with a grounded, current-carrying plug. This plug
will fit into any 3 pronged outlet. This is a safety feature.
2.
Electrical connection must be a proper outlet for the 3 pronged cord.
Before connecting power, make sure the voltage and frequency
correspond to the data plate on the unit.
3. A short power cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
accidents such as tripping, entanglement, etc.
-If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
(A) The marketed electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
(B) The longer cord should be arranoed so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
4. When performing any cleaning or maintenance to this unit, be sure to
unplug from power outlet first, and allow to cool.
5. Call Cadco Customer Service at 860-738-2500 with any questions or
service needs.
INITIAL USE
Heat the appliance without a pot for approximately 10 minutes at maximum
setting in order for the special element coating to seal. Temporary smoking is
normal during initial use.
