KOBE
E L E C T R I C A L
APPLIANCES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always use this hot plate only as described
in this manual. Other uses not recommended
may cause fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
Always supervise as necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
Always turn the hot plate to the ‘0’ position
and unplug from the outlet when not in use
and before cleaning.
Always place the hot plate on a dry level
surface.
Always keep the hot plate clean as a build
up of fat and grease can cause a fire.
Always ensure that cables from other
appliances cannot come into contact with
the surface of the hot plate .
Always place pans centrally on hot plates
and position them so that the handles
cannot accidentally be caught or become
heated by other hot plates.
Never pull or lift by the cord. To disconnect
the hot plate, first turn control to the
‘0’ position, grip the plug and pull it from
the wall outlet.
Never place flammable or plastic items on
or near the hot plate.
N e v e r o p e r a t e t h e h o t p l a t e i n t h e
presence of explosive and/or flammable
fumes.
Never operate the hot plate with a damaged
cord or plug or if the product malfunctions, is
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Never immerse in water/other liquids or
use hot plates in the immediate vicinity of
water, such as bath tubs, washing bowls,
swimming pools etc where the likelihood of
immersion or splashing could occur.
Never store items above the hot plate that
children may attempt to reach.
Never heat up unopened food containers
as pressure can build up causing them to
burst.
Never use the hot plate as a room heater.
Never turn a hot plate on without a placing
a pan on it, except when first used (see
operation)
Never wear garments with long flowing
sleeves whilst cooking.
Oil and fat being heated are not to be left
unattended without adult supervision.
This product is recommended for normal
household/domestic use only.
To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray
with liquids.
Do not touch the surfaces or the hot plate
when in operation as they get hot.
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A COOKING PAN FIRE
Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid. Do not leave
unattended whilst cooking!
IN THE EVENT OF A COOKING PAN FIRE:
1. Turn off the hot plate at the wall socket.
2. Cover the pan with a fire blanket or damp cloth, this will smother the flames and
extinguish the fire.
3. Leave the pan to cool for at least an hour before attempting to move it . Injuries are often
caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.
Never use a fire extinguisher to put out a pan fire as the force of the extinguisher could tip
the pan over, spreading the burning fat or oil over a greater area.
NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH OIL OR FAT PAN FIRES!
GENERAL SAFETY
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
Do not connect this hot plate to any power
source other than properly grounded ones.
You must not attempt to defeat this safety
feature. This hot plate requires a grounded
power source.
If the surface of the hot plate becomes
cracked, disconnect the appliance from the
power socket and do not use until repaired
by a qualified electrician.
A loose fit between the AC outlet (socket)
and plug may cause overheating and a
distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified
electrician to replace loose or worn outlet.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a qualified electrician or
professional technician in order to avoid a
hazard.
KOBE
E L E C T R I C A L
APPLIANCES
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
KOBE
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APPLIANCES
UNPACKING
After removing the packing material, make sure the product is in perfect condition and that there
are no visible damaged parts. If in doubt, do not use the hot plate and contact your local Kobe
agent from whom it was purchased.
The packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, cable ties etc.) must be disposed of in an
appropriate refuse collection container. These materials must not be left within the reach of
children as they are potential sources of danger.
You have purchased a quality industrial product that is designed for high performance
and long service life. If correct use, safety and maintenance procedures are observed
this machine will last for many years.
Please read this Owner's Manual carefully before using this hot plate and save it for future reference.
KOBE
E L E C T R I C A L
APPLIANCES
OPERATION
For the most efficient operation of your hot plate,
the utensils used should not exceed 20cm
diameter (1.5ltr capacity) for the the 19cm plate
or 17cm diameter (1ltr capacity) for the 16cm
plate.
Cooking utensils with a base diameter less than
the diameter of the hot plate should not be used
as heat rising from surrounding surface area will
rise and heat up handles causing a burning
hazard.
Cooking utensils, regardless of their size, should
not project beyond hot plate or intrude into the
area of close proximity of the controls.
Utensils with convex, concave or uneven bottoms
should not be used.
Turn the control knob to the marked position to
achieve the desired temperature.
If using the double hot plate, make sure that the
handles of cooking utensils do not protrude over
the adjacent hot plate.
When not in use, always turn the controls to
‘0’
and disconnect from
the power supply.
Before using your hot plate for the first time, turn the hot plate on to the highest setting for 5 minutes
to condition the protective coating. The hot plate will smoke and smell. After 5 minutes, turn off the
hot plate and disconnect from the power supply. Leave the hot plate to cool down completely then wipe
down with a dry soft cloth before using again. This should be the only time the hot plate is turned on
without a cooking utensil on it.
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Note: The lamp will go off when the hot plate reaches the selected temperature, and will cycle
on and off to maintain the temperature.
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