Kambrook KHP1B User Manual

Kambrook - Australia

Building 2, Port Air Industrial Estate
1A Hale Street
Botany NSW 2019
Australia
Customer Service Line 1300 139 798
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.com.au

Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise, the product you
purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book. Issue C14

Kambrook - New Zealand

Private Bag 94411
Botany, Manukau
Auckland 2163
New Zealand
Customer Service Line/
Spare Parts 0800 273 845
Customer Service Fax [phone]

www.kambrook.co.nz

Portable

Hotplates

KHP1B/KHP2B

Instruction Booklet

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273 845
(New Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

Contents

Kambrook Recommends
Safety First

Your Kambrook Portable Hotplate p6

Using Your Kambrook Hotplate p7

Care, Cleaning and Storage p9

p4

Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Single/Double Portable Hotplate

• Carefully read all instructions before
operating the hotplate and save for
future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before
using the hotplate for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug
of this hotplate.

• The hotplate operates at ver y high
temperatures. Extreme caution should be
exercised during operation. Do not touch
hot sur faces.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces will
be high when the hotplate is operating and
for some time after use.

• The hotplate is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.

• Do not use on a cloth covered surface, nea r
curtains or other flammable materials. Keep
clear of walls for good circulation and to
prevent heat damage.

• Always use the hotplate on a dry, clean,
level, heat resistant surface.

• Do not leave the hotplate unattend ed
when in use.

• Do not operate the hotplate on a sink
drain board.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the
edge of a ta ble or counter, or touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.

• Do not place this hotplate on or near a hot
gas or electric stove, or where it could touch
a heated appliance.

• Do not place metallic objects such as knives,
forks, spoons and lids on the hotplate surface
as they can become very hot.

• Do not operate the hotplate without a
cooking pot or pan positioned on the
hotplate heating surface.

• Do not place anything on top of the hotplate
surface (except cooking pots and pans)
when in use and when stored.

• Do not inser t sharp objects into the
ventilation vents.

• If the hotplate is not u sed for an extended
period, disconnect the hotplate from the
power outlet.

• Always turn off at the power outlet and then
remove plug before attempting to move the
hotplate or when not in use or when storing
or cleaning.

• Keep the hotplate clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this book.

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WARNING: Always keep

in mind that the hotplates,
after being switched
off, continue to radiate
residual heat for a certain
period of time.

WARNING: If the hotplate
surface is cracked, switch
off the hotplate to avoid
the possibility of electric
shock. Return the hotplate
to the nearest authorized
Kambrook Service Centre
for repair.

WARNING: Do not use
hotplate within reach of
young children.

Important Safeguards For All Electrical
Appliances

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Connect on ly to 230V or 240V power outlet.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the

edge of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces
or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock , do not
immerse the power cord, power pl ug or
appliance in water or any other liquid,
unless it is recommended in the cleaning
instructions.

• The appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience a nd knowledge,
unless they have been given super vision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance,
by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children s hould be supervised to ensu re that
they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to inspect the a ppliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the
power supply cord, plug, connector or
appliance becomes damaged i n anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning
should be performed at an authorised
Kambrook Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use this a ppliance for other than it s
intended use. Do not use in moving vehicles
or boats. Do not u se outdoors. Misuse may

cause injury.

• The installation of a res idual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisabl e
that a safety switch with a rated res idual
operating current not exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical circuit supplying
the applia nce. See your electrician for
professional advice.

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in u se.

• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance
to the OFF position, switch of f at the power
outlet, unplug at the power outlet and
remove the power cord, if detachable, from
the applia nce and allow a ll parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near
a heat source, such as hot p late, oven or
heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.

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Your Kambrook Portable Hotplate

A. KHP1B Single Hotplate

1. 1600W, large 18.5cm cast

iron hotplate

2. Heating indicator light

3. 8 setting variable temperature

control

4. Sturdy non-slip feet

5. Durable surface, for easy

cleaning

Not Shown

• Cord Wrap

B.

B. KHP2B Double Hotplate

1. 800W, 15.5cm cast iron hotplate

2. 1600W, large 18.5cm cast

iron hotplate

3. Heating indicator light

4. 8 setting variable temperature

controls for each hotplate

5. Sturdy non-slip feet

6. Durable surface, for easy

cleaning

Not Shown

• Cord Wrap

A.

6

Using Your Kambrook Hotplate

Before first use

Remove any packaging material and
promotional labels before using your
hotplate for the first time.

It is recommended before first use to
wipe the hotplate surface with a soft
damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

WARNING: Fully unwind
power cord before use.
Do not allow power cord
to come in contact with
hotplate. Do not move
hotplate until it has
completely cooled down.

1. Place the hotplate on a dry, level
heat resistant surface.

2. Fully unwind the power cord and
insert power cord into a 230V or
240V power outlet and switch on
at the power outlet.

3. Place the cooking vessel to be
used, (e.g. saucepan or cooking
pot) in which food will be cooked,
onto the hotplate.

NOTE: To achieve optimum
cooking performance, ensure
the diameter of the cooking
vessel is no larger than the
diameter of the hotplate.

4. Place food to be cooked into
the cooking vessel. Depending
on ingredients being used or as
per recipe guidelines, ingredients
can be added prior or after
temperature setting selection.
Depending on food to be cooked
or as per recipe guidelines,
ingredients can be added prior
to hotplate reaching desired
temperature or once desired
temperature has been reached.

5. To turn the hotplate ON, select
the desired temperature setting
using the variable temperature
control dial. The temperature
setting can be adjusted between
settings 1 to MAX at any time
during the cooking process.

NOTE: The heating indicator
light will illuminate red when
the hotplate is preheating
and cooking. The heating light
may cycle on and off during
operation. This cycling is normal
and is an indication that the
correct temperature is being
maintained.

NOTE: When using the hotplate
for the first time, the hotplate
may give off vapours for up to
15 minutes. This is normal due
to the protective substances on
the heating elements. There is
no need for concern and the
vapours will dissipate with use.

6. Once all ingredients have been
cooked to the desired level
of doneness, turn the variable
temperature control dial to
the OFF position, then switch
off at the power outlet and
remove the power cord from
the power outlet.

WARNING: Do not operate
the hotplates without a
cooking vessel (pot or
pan) positioned on the
hotplate heating surface.

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Using Your Kambrook Hotplate continued

WARNING: Fully unwind

power cord before use.
do not allow power cord
to come in contact with
hotplate. Do not move
hotplate until it has
completely cooled down.

WARNING: Always keep
in mind that the hotplate
will continue to radiate
residual heat after being
switched off.

WARNING: No more
than 5 litres of water can
be boiled at any one
time. For more efficient
performance, it is
recommended to use a
lid when boiling water.

8

Care, Cleaning and Storage

1. Turn the variable temperature
control dial to the OFF position,
then switch off at the power
outlet and remove the power
cord from the power outlet.

2. Before cleaning, ensure the
hotplate surface has completely
cooled down.

3. To clean the hotplate surface,
wipe over with a soft, damp
cloth. A multi-purpose spray
cleaner may be used to clean
the hotplate surface. Remove
all cleaner residues and dry
thoroughly.

4. If necessary, the exterior
surrounding the hotplate may
be wiped over with a soft, damp
cloth using mild detergent.
Remove all detergent residues
and dry thoroughly.

5. Once the hotplate is completely
cool, cleaned and dry as above,
store the hotplate in a convenient
place on the bench top or in a
cupboard. Do not store anything
on top of the hotplate.

NOTE: The hotplates should be
completely cooled down before
storing.

NOTE: To minimise staining or
rusting marks on the hotplate
surface, do not leave any food
spillage and/or liquids on the
hotplate surface for a long
period of time.

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaning solutions or metal
scourer pads, as continued use
will scratch the hotplate surface
making subsequent cleaning
more difficult.

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Notes

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Notes

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