
indicator light comes on when either of the
hotplates is switched on.
Anti-corrosion product (for selected
models only)
The hotplates have had an anti-corrosion
product applied in the factory. This will pro-
vide more effective protection if you heat
the hotplates without pans the first time,
when the Compactkitchen is brand-new.
Before using the Mini Kitchen for the very
first time, switch on both hotplates (use set-
ting 4) and leave them on for 10 minutes.
Then let them cool completely before they
are used for cooking.
Cookware precutions
Make sure that all pans used on the hot-
plates have perfectly flat bases, as these
are the most efficient in conducting heat. To
save both energy and time, try wherever
possible to use a pan with a base of the
same diameter as the hotplate.
The timer function
All Compactkitchens with hotplates also
have a built-in timer function. The hotplates
will not start to heat until the timer has been
started. The timer cannot be set for longer
than 60 minutes. If you need the hotplate
for longer than 60 minutes you simply re-
start the timer. The timer is useful if you
wish to set the hotplate to switch off auto-
matically after a certain cooking time. After
you have set the timer, switch the hotplate
control to the required setting (6 is hottest).
The hotplate indicator light will come on.
When the time set has elapsed, the timer
will switch off the hotplate and the indicator
light will go out. Remember to turn the hot-
plate control back to off (0) when you have
finished using any hotplate.
CARE AND CLEANING
Defrosting
A build-up of ice on the refrigeration coils
cannot be avoided. This ice arises because
the moisture from air entering the refrigera-
tor condenses on the refrigeration coils and
freezes. To minimise it, avoid opening the
freezer compartment unless you need to,
and do not leave the refrigerator door open
for longer than necessary.
You should defrost the refrigerator when
the layer of ice is about 5–10 mm thick, as
follows:
1. Take the frozen food out of the freezer
compartment, pack it (for example) in
newspaper to keep it insulated, then put
it in a cool place.
2. Put a bowl on the top shelf beneath the
hole in the defrosting tray, to catch the
water as it melts.
3. Switch off the refrigerator by turning its
thermostat control to the left, to the off
position (black dot).
4. When you have finished defrosting turn
the thermostat control back to the re-
quired temperature.
5. When the refrigerator has started work-
ing again the bowl of water can be re-
moved and the frozen food can be put
back in the freezer compartment.
Cleaning the refrigerator
Isolate the refrigerator from the electrical
supply by disconnecting the plug from the
socket. Remove all the food and put it
somewhere cool. Clean the interior and ex-
terior of the refrigerator using water and a
suitable mild, unperfumed cleaning product.
Close the door, plug in and switch on the
electricity. The food can be put back after
10–20 minutes. The hotplates, sinktop and
other parts can also be cleaned using warm
water and a mild cleaning product.
Replacing the bulb inside the
refrigerator
The bulb is located on the rear of the ther-
mostat housing, on the right inside the re-
frigerator.
To replace the bulb:
1. Isolate the refrigerator from the electrical
supply by disconnecting the plug from
the socket.
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