HL Series
Instructions for use
IMPORTANT
Read these instructions carefully before you
attempt to use the appliance. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
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
without supervision.
! This appliance must be earthed.
! For indoor use only.
! Before connecting the appliance, check
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate
corresponds to the mains voltage in your
home.
! The appliance should be connected to an
earthed mains socket.
! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its
service agent.
! Clean it only as advised in section
“Cleaning”.
! When in use, the appliance is hot! Never
leave objects on, or leaning against, it after
switching it on.
! Always allow sufficient space around the
appliance.
! Avoid touching the hot parts of the
appliance.
! Wear kitchen gloves or use a cloth when
removing the dishes, etc. from the
appliance.
! Never touch the heating elements.
! Avoid scratching the inside of the appliance
when placing or removing plates or dishes.
! Do not allow the mains cord to touch the
hot parts of the appliance.
! Food should not be re-heated in this
appliance.
! Do not cover with clothing, etc., any
heating appliance that is or has recently
been switched on. Overheating can cause
damage and shorten the life of your
equipment.
! The top sliding leaves on trolley models are
very useful when carving or serving, but use
a protective mat below hot dishes or plates.
! The appliance must be positioned so that
the plug is accessible.
! If this product is made from a natural
material, colour /grain of panels will vary.
WHAT IS THE “HOSTESS”?
The “Hostess” has been designed to keep a meal
appetizingly hot from the time it is cooked until it is
convenient to serve, which provides complete flexibility
when entertaining or when the meal is to be kept hot for
late-comers.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
(It is recommended that two people handle the trolley).
1. Remove the outer packaging.
2. Remove the pack of three glass dishes.
3. FITTING THE CASTORS (HL6200/HL6232)
Unpack the castors.
Carefully lay the trolley on its back.
Push the castors firmly into the castor inserts provided.
Carefully return the “Hostess” Trolley into an upright
position.
4. Fit the glass dishes into the trolley. (See section “Dish
Retainer - Removal and Refitting.)
PRE-HEATING
Plug in and pre-heat the “Hostess” whilst the food
is being cooked. (Allow 20 minutes).
To ensure that your “Hostess” operates efficiently and
also to avoid breakage due to ‘thermal shock’, it is
essential that dishes and plates are pre-warmed. You may
pre-warm empty plates or dishes inside the “Hostess”
while pre-heating the appliance.
USING THE “HOSTESS”
The “Hostess” Trolley will not operate until connected to
a mains supply. (The neon on the front of the trolley will
indicate that the power is on.)
To obtain the best results from the trolley, the food
should be placed in flat bottomed dishes with lids. Care
should be taken however, with dish bottoms having sharp
edges, as these could damage the trolley surfaces.
The three dishes under the sliding leaves should be used
for moist foods such as vegetables, etc. It is essential that
the sliding leaves are kept closed until the food is ready
to serve, and that the dishes are pre-heated before food is
placed in them.
The glass dishes are restrained in three removable
retainer panels.
The panels are removable to provide easy cleaning
and to allow you to place your own serving dishes in
this space, should you wish.
(The removal and fitting of these panels is detailed
below.)
DISH RETAINER – REMOVAL AND FITTING
Note: it is best to remove the middle retainer first
when removing the three retainers, and best to refit
the end retainers first when refitting them.
To remove the dish retainers, proceed as follows:
•Remove the dishes from their retainers.
•Remove the retainers by pulling them vertically out
of the trolley while keeping them as level as possible.
Once removed, the heated surface under the leaves
can be cleaned or used for you to place your own
serving dishes.
To refit a dish retainer:
•Insert it into the space, keeping it horizontal.
Replacement dishes and retainer panels can be
purchased from:
The Manufacturer,Hostess
Lightcliffe Factory
Hipperholme
Halifax HX3 8DE
Telephone 01422 203963
Fax 01422 206652
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
Every effort is made in the manufacturing process to
ensure the doors are correctly aligned before
dispatch.
All models except HL 6200 and HL 6232 are fitted
with adjustable hinges to allow realignment of the
doors if necessary (e.g. when the trolley is being used
on uneven floors).
The hinges used are of a common construction to
those found on kitchen, bedroom and dining room
furniture.
Refer to figures 1 and 2.
To adjust the door in the lateral (X) direction:
•Slacken screws “A” half a turn.
•Adjust the lateral movement of the door by adjusting
screw “B”.
Turning screw “B” clockwise forces the hinge away
from the side of the trolley and vice versa.
•Remember to retighten screw “A” after the
adjustment is complete.
To adjust the door in the frontal (Y) direction:
•Slacken screws “A” half a turn.
•Adjust the door to the desired position by pushing
the hinge towards the back of the trolley or pulling
the hinge towards the front of the trolley.
•Remember to retighten screw “A” after the
adjustment is complete.
To adjust the door in the vertical (Z) position:
•Slacken screw “C” on both hinges half a turn.
•Adjust the door to the desired position by lifting the
door up or pushing it down.
•Remember to retighten the screws after the
adjustment is complete.
CLEANING
Use a soft, damp cloth (with some detergent, if required) and/or a squeezed out sponge for
cleaning.
Do not use scratching and scouring cleaning agents, scourers, wire wool etc.
Always remember the following points:
•Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before cleaning the appliance.
•Prevent water from running into the appliance.
•Cleaning is easiest when the appliance has cooled down but has not yet become really cold.
The removable retainers and the serving dishes can be washed.
The serving dishes are safe to wash in a dishwasher.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.
- Farm houses.
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
Please ensure that you have your serial number to hand when you make the call.
The serial number is a white label located on the rear on your Hostess. This will
indicate the appliance identification code along with the serial number.
APPROVED SERVICE AGENTS: UK (Great Britain &
Northern Ireland)
Call White Knight ON 0800 988 1323 (calls are free from
landlines however calls from mobiles may be charged at your
network provider’s rates) OR 0344 8797422 (Calls charged at
basic rate).
APPROVED SERVICE AGENTS: REPUBLIC OF
IRELAND
Call White Knight ON 0044 800988 1323 OR 0044 344 8797422
(for call charges please check with your telecoms provider).
Manufactured By: Crosslee plc, Halifax Road, Halifax, West
Yorkshire, HX3 8DE
www.hostess.co.uk
0101 194 12762
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