Cookworks JB- 2008GL User guide

Double Hotplate

Model No. JB- 2008GL

Care & Instruction Manual

For household and indoor use only

Please read these instructions before use and retain for

future reference

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 You should only plug the appliance into a 220V‐240V AC,

50Hz supply. Connecting it to other power sources may
damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.

 Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning

the appliance.

 Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children

less than 8 years.

 Do not allow children to use the appliance without

supervision.

 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

 Keep cable, plug and appliance dry and away from areas

where it is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in water.
Never clean with a steam cleaner.

 Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from mains supply.
 Do not operate the appliance if damaged or after it

malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged, in
order to avoid a hazard it must only be replaced by a
qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.

 This appliance must be positioned so that the plug is

accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the
power cord.

 This appliance must be plugged into an earthed socket

outlet.

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WARNING!

 This appliance is intended exclusively for use in domestic

households. It is not suitable for commercial use.

 The surfaces of the hotplate and the containers used

on it will become hot during and immediately after
use; wear oven gloves when handling. Note the
hotplate is subject to residual heat after use. Do not
touch.

 Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be

dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish
a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then
cover the flame e.g. with a lid or fire blanket.

 Danger of fire; do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
 Do not use the hotplate on, near or under flammable or

heat sensitive items.

 CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A

short term cooking process has to be supervised
continuously.

 Do not cover and allow the hotplate to cool fully before

storing.

 Do not operate the hotplate using a timer or separate

remote control.

 Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
 Only use for intended purpose - cooking food for short

intervals (e.g. less than one hour). This appliance can cause
personal injury if misused.

 Always place food to be cooked into a pan. NEVER cook

food directly on the hotplate.

 NEVER lift the hotplate by the handles when it is in use or

when there is cookware on the hotplate.

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FOOD SAFETY

 Thoroughly defrost frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood

in the refrigerator before cooking unless cooking from
frozen advice is provided by the food packaging.

 Keep raw meat and poultry separate from cooked foods.
 Always wash hands after handling raw meat and poultry,

before handling any ready to eat foods.

 Wipe and disinfect surfaces that have been in contact with

raw meat and poultry.

 Use separate utensils for handling raw meat/poultry and

cooked food or wash them thoroughly between use.

 To check whether meat, particularly poultry, is cooked,

pierce the flesh with a skewer or fork; the juices should run
clear. Ensure the product is piping hot throughout.

 Fish is cooked when it appears opaque and can be flaked

easily.

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PARTS

2 3 5 1 7 6 8

4

1. Small hotplate

2. Power cable

3. Large hotplate

5. Feet

6. Temperature

control knobs

7. Hotplate

indicators

8. Air vents

4. Handle

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL COOKING

 Follow cooking instructions on food packaging.
 Turn or stir some foods halfway through cooking process.
 The cooking time will vary according to the shape, thickness and

composition of the food.

 Smaller pieces will cook quicker than larger pieces. For best

results, ensure pieces of food are similar in size and thickness.

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HOTPLATE USE

The hotplate can be used in a similar manner to conventional electric
oven hobs to fry and boil food. Both hotplates can be used at the
same time. The small hotplate is suitable for pans up to a maximum
of 15cm and a capacity of 1 litre. The large hotplate is suitable for
pans up to a maximum of 18cm and 3litre capacity. Both should be
used for cooking intervals of less than one hour.

1. Unpack and dispose of all packaging safely.

2. Place the hotplate on a stable, flat, heat resistant surface and

away from any flammable materials. Check that the control knob
is in the off (0) position.

3. Fully unwind the cable and plug in. For safety do not allow the

cable to dangle over the edge of units.

4. Turn the control knob and select the desired hotplate power. 1

is the lowest setting suitable for keeping a pot at a simmer. 5 is
the highest setting suitable for use when bringing a pot to a boil
or when using a large pan.

5. The hotplate indicator will illuminate when the hotplate is in

heating mode and extinguish when it has reached the desired
temperature. It is usual for the indicator to switch on and off
during the hotplate use.

6. Place the food into a vessel suitable for an electric hob and fry or

cook as required by your recipe.

7. To switch off the hotplate, turning the control knob to the off (0)

position or switch off at the mains. The hotplate indicator will
extinguish.

Notes:

 Some smoke or odour may be emitted when the hotplate is first

used. To eliminate any manufacturing residues, open the room
window, place a saucepan of water on each hotplate and operate
at the maximum setting for 10 minutes. Clean the hotplate in
accordance with the cleaning section of these instructions.

 Some discolouration of the paint surrounding the hob may occur

after prolonged use. This is normal and is due to the high
temperature generated by the hob and may be exacerbated by
using oversized pans.

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TIPS FOR EFFICIENT HOB USE

 Do not operate the hob for an

extended time without a pan on
the hotplate (fig. 1).

Fig. 1

 Use pans with flat bottoms

(fig. 2). Uneven or thin bottomed
pans will waste energy, are slow
to cook, can rock and
overbalance.

Fig. 2

 Use pans that are the same size

or slightly larger than the
hotplate (fig. 3). Smaller pans
waste energy and oversized pans
can overheat the hob and cause
cracks and damage.

Fig. 13

 Ensure the pan base is dry and

avoid placing wet lids on
hotplates (fig. 4).

Fig. 4

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CLEANING

Clean the hotplate after each use.

1. Switch off and unplug the hotplate and allow it to cool

completely.

2. After the hotplate is cooled completely, wipe surfaces of the

hotplate with a soft damp cloth and dry surfaces with a soft dry
cloth.

3. Do not use strong detergents or abrasives, as these may dull or

scratch the surface. Do not immerse in water. Do not use a
steam cleaner.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Cookworks Double hotplate

Model

JB-2008GL

Rated Voltage &
Frequency

220 - 240V ~ 50-60Hz
Rated Power Input

2500W

Class rating

1 (earthed)

BS 1362 fuse

13A

Product dimensions
(external)

56.5x27x7cm (handle unfolded)

50.5 x 27 x 7cm (handle folded)

Product weight (net)

3.57 kg approx.

Complies with EU directive 2009/125/EC – Reg.No 66/2014

Type of hob

Electrical

Number of cooking zones

2

Heating technology

Solid Plate

Cooking zone diameter (Ø)

Right hob
Left hob

18.5 cm
15,5cm

Energy consumption per
cooking zone
EC

electric cooking

Right hob
Left hob

194.3 Wh/kg

185.7 Wh/kg

Energy consumption for the
hob EC

electric hob

190,0 Wh/kg

Test Method: EN 60350-2:2018. Household electric cooking
appliances - Part 2: Hobs - Methods for measuring performance

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in
doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be
disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure it
is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished
with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator” and
enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling site.

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PLUG / WIRING ADVICE

Produced in China.

Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.

Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forestside Shopping Centre,
Upper Galwally, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8
6FX.

Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7,
Ashbourne Retail Park, Ballybin Road,
Ashbourne, County Meath, Ireland

www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: [phone]

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL

BROWN = LIVE
GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH

Non-rewireable plug

This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you
need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse cover

must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the appliance
must not be used.

Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in a
rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be replaced by a

suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.

The BLUE wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N

The BROWN wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L

The GREEN & YELLOW wire must be
connecting to the terminal marked with the

letter E or the earth symbol .

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