1. Before You Start...
Thank you for buying a Rangemaster appliance. It should give
you many years trouble-free cooking if installed and operated
correctly. It is important that you read this section before you
start, particularly if you have not used the appliance before.
as cookbooks, plastic ware and towels, as well as
ammable liquids.
Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or
near the appliance.
This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Using
it for any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or
liability claim.
Installation and Maintenance
In the UK, the electrical installation should be in accordance
with BS 7671. Otherwise, all installations must be in
accordance with the relevant instructions in this booklet, with
the relevant national and local regulations, and with the local
electricity supply companies’ requirements.
Make sure that the appliance is wired in and switched on.
It is recommended that this appliance is serviced annually.
Only a qualied service engineer should service the appliance
and only approved spare parts should be used.
Always allow the appliance to cool and then switch it o at
the mains before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance
work, unless specied otherwise in this guide.
Ventilation
Using this cooking appliance will result in the
production of heat and moisture in the room in which
it is installed. Make that the kitchen is well ventilated;
keep natural ventilation holes open.
Personal Safety
Accessible parts will become hot during use and will
retain heat even after you have stopped cooking.
Keep babies and children away from the appliance
and never wear loose–tting or hanging clothes
while the appliance is in use.
When not in use make sure that the appliance is
switched OFF.
Always keep combustible materials, e.g. curtains,
and ammable liquids a safe distance away from
your appliance.
Never operate the appliance with wet hands.
Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
build up may make the containers burst and cause
injury.
Flammable materials may explode and result in re
or property damage.
Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, as
they can create dull areas. If any of these products
accidentally comes into contact with the warming
drawer, immediately clean the appliance with a
damp cloth.
Never use high pressure water or steam cleaners.
Do not use: detergents containing soda, acids or
chlorides, abrasive detergents (in powder or lotion),
abrasive sponges (e.g. steel wool) or sponges
containing residuals of abrasive detergents,
descaling detergents, dishwasher detergents, oven
sprays.
Do not use abrasive products, bleach, oven cleaning
sprays or steel wool.
Cleaning
Before using for the rst time proceed as follows:
Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth only, and then dry
with a soft cloth. Then heat the empty drawer for at least two
hours. Set the temperature control to maximum.
It is important to ensure that the room is well ventilated.
Metal components have a protective coating which may give
o a slight smell when heated up for the rst time.
The smell and any vapour will dissipate after a short time. This
is not an indication of a faulty connection or appliance defect.
The surface should be washed after use in order to prevent it
from becoming scratched or dirty.
In the interests of hygiene and safety, the appliance should
be kept clean at all times as a build up of fats and other
foodstus could result in a re.
Clean only the parts listed in this guide.
Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe
spills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid steam burns. Some
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
When in use never leave the warming drawer
unattended
Take care that no water seeps into the appliance.
It can get very warm, so do not store anything in it
that may melt or catch re.
Never store ammable materials in the drawer.
This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such
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Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make
sure that the voltage and frequency correspond to the rating
on the data plate.
Please comply in order to avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualied electrician if in any doubt.
This appliance may be connected via a plug with fused and
socket. If you wish to connect it to an isolator switch, or if the
appliance is supplied without a plug, it must be installed and
connected by a suitably qualied and competent person in
strict accordance with local and national safety regulations.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused
by incorrect installation or connection.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical
supply by an extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
This appliance is intended for domestic use only to warm
plates, dishes and other crockery. Any other usage is not
supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect or improper use of the appliance.
Depending on the temperature selected and the length of
time the appliance is being used, the inside of the drawer can
get as hot as 80° C. To avoid injury, always use protective oven
gloves to remove plates and dishes from the drawer.
Do not use the appliance to re-heat, cook or keep
food and drink warm, as moisture in the food or
drink could cause corrosion damage to the drawer.
Do not sit or lean on the opened drawer. This can
damage the telescopic runners. The drawer has a
maximum load bearing capacity of 25 kg.
Always use heat-resistant gloves to remove heated
crockery from the drawer.
Do not store any plastic containers, household
foil and wraps, or any inammable objects in the
warming drawer. They could melt or catch re when
the appliance is switched on.
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