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cannot be repaired and must be replaced with a new one that is free of defects if these components are damaged. Replacement
of the power cord and plug must be carried out by an authorised service centre of the manufacturer.
Instructions for the use of the appliance
WARNING! The cooktop surface can be hot after use. Do not touch it, as it may cause severe burns. Allow the cooktop to cool
down.
When preparing dishes which may spread hot food fragments, personal protective equipment should be worn to protect from
burns.
Make sure that the fl oor near the appliance is not slippery. This will prevent slipping, which can cause serious injuries.
Observe the food at all times and prevent it from burning during its preparation. Food left unattended can burn, which can cause
fi re and serious burns.
When preparing dishes, touch the cooktop surface only with utensils made of wood or plastic. The utensils should be able to
withstand the temperature generated by the cooktop. It is forbidden to remove and distribute food using hands.
If any food is left on the cooktop during or after preparation, remove the food remains before preparing another dish. Food remains
can be burned, causing smoke, unpleasant smell, and aff ect the taste of the prepared food. They may also be the cause of fi re.
Use utensils made of wood or plastic able withstand the temperature generated by the cooktop. Do not use sharp or metal uten-
sils. Such utensils can damage the cooktop surface.
If the preparation of a dish requires the use of oil, spread it on the surface of the cooktop with a soft brush. The appliance is not
used for preparing dishes by deep-frying.
APPLIANCE OPERATION
Installation, start-up and operation of the appliance
The appliance must be unpacked and all parts of the packaging completely removed. It is recommended to keep the packaging,
as it can be helpful for further transport and storage of the appliance.
Prepare the appliance according to the instructions specifi ed in the "Product Maintenance" section.
The appliance has a temperature adjustment knob. Make sure that the temperature adjustment knob is set to 0 position before
plugging the power cord plug into the socket. Plug the power cord plug into the socket. The power indicator light will light up. Set
the temperature adjustment knob between LIGHT and DARK. LIGHT means minimum temperature and DARK means maximum
temperature. For the fi rst use, it is recommended to set the knob in the middle of the scale. After baking a few waffl es, make any
adjustments depending on the desired eff ects.
The ready indicator light lights up and the cooking plates start to heat up. The end of the heating process will be indicated by the
ready indicator light going out.
Carefully open the lid, spread the waffl e dough on the bottom cooking plate. Try to spread the dough over the entire surface of
the plate. Then close the lid. The ready indicator light will light up again. Wait until it goes out, then carefully lift the lid and remove
the baked waffl es from the cooking plate. If necessary, redistribute the dough and repeat all the steps to bake another portion of
waffl es.
The appliance can be switched off at any time by setting the temperature adjustment knob to 0 and then unplugging the power
cord plug from the socket. Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation. After the indicator light goes out, the appliance
will not switch off automatically and will start to heat up again after a while. Leaving the appliance unattended with waffl es between
the cooking plates can lead to fi re.
WARNING! Special care should be taken when opening the heated lid. Use gloves to protect against high temperatures, grasp
the lid only by the handle.
The cooktop heats up to a high temperature, contact with unprotected body can lead to serious burns. When preparing food, care
should be taken not to touch the cooktop, and the cooked food should checked using appropriate utensils, e.g. pliers or paddles
made of plastic or wood.
When selecting utensils, it is important to take into account whether they can withstand the temperature generated by the cooktop.
Do not use metal utensils or utensils with sharp edges. Such utensils can damage the cooktop surface.
Appliance maintenance
CAUTION! All maintenance must be carried out with the appliance switched off . To do this, unplug the power cord from the
socket.
The appliance is used to prepare food placed directly on the cooktop, therefore care must be taken to maintain proper hygiene so
that the preparation of food is safe.
The cooktop can be protected with a preservative agent for transport and storage. Before fi rst use, after cleaning, heat the cooktop
to its maximum temperature and allow all residues of the preservative agent to evaporate. The evaporating preservative agent can
cause smoke, which is a normal phenomenon. Therefore, evaporation should be carried out in a place with effi cient ventilation. Do
not inhale the vapours of the preservative agent.
After the evaporation is fi nished and the smoke stops fl owing, disconnect the appliance from the power supply, wait until the
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