Congratulations on your purchase of a Cadco Hot Plate. Please read all instructions carefully before use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1.Read all instructions before use.
2.Do not touch hot surfaces! Always use hot pad or pot holder until unit cools.
3.To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug, or range in water or any other liquid.
4.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5.Unplug from outlet before cleaning. Allow to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts.
6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or, or if the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call Factory Service at
7.Do not use outdoors.
8.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
9.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
10.Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a shock hazard.
11.A fire may occur if this appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, walls, etc., when in operation. To avoid excessive heat on wall(s) while cooking, always keep a space of at least 4” between your range and your rear and side walls.
12.Do not use plastic dishes or plastic wraps on heating elements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES
1.Your unit is equipped with a grounded,
2.Electrical connection must be a proper outlet for the 3 pronged cord. Before connecting power, make sure the voltage and frequency correspond to the data plate on the unit.
3.A short power cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from accidents such as tripping, entanglement, etc.
(A)The marketed electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
(B)The longer cord should be arranoed so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
4.When performing any cleaning or maintenance to this unit, be sure to unplug from power outlet first, and allow to cool.
5.Call Cadco Customer Service at
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Avoid letting water or food drop or boil over onto heating element. If liquids or other foreign material are allowed to drip down through the element pan and into the housing, the warranty is voided.
2.Rocker switch light will come on when hot plate is plugged into electric outlet and the rocker switch is put in “ON” position.
Round signal light(s) will come on when heat control knob is turned from“OFF” to a heat setting. They will cycle on & off as the element maintains temperature.
3.As with all countertop hot plates as well as stovetops, the most efficient cooking/heating will be done when using pans that are closest in diameter to the heating element. For best results, the pot or pan used should not exceed the heating element diameter.
4.Be sure your Hot Plate is resting level on countertop. Avoid using pans that are unstable and easily tipped.
5.To avoid excessive heat on wall(s) while cooking, always keep a space of at least 4” between your hot plate and your rear and side walls.
6.To avoid harm to your countertop, place hot plate on a wooden cutting board or hot pad when in use.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1.Always unplug hot plate from electric outlet and allow to cool before cleaning. Caution: Heating element may be hot without glowing red.
Be sure element is cool before touching.
2.Clean the elements by gripping an element at the point opposite where it goes into the holes in the drip pan and tilting it up. (Do not force it up higher than it will go easily.)
3.Clean the element and drip area. If liquids or other foreign material are allowed to drip down through the element pan and into the housing, the warranty is voided.
4.Use damp sudsy cloth to clean stainless surtaces - NEVER USE ABRASIVES OR STEEL WOOL ON FINISHED SURFACES. To polish, use a
5.Thoroughly wipe soap and water from surface or hot plate and heating element.
DO NOT IMMERSE IN LIQUID.
6.Leave unit unplugged when not in use.
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