Operating instructions WS 55 162 to WS 60 312 Warming drawer
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarise yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it. Please follow the safety precautions. Modifications Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the time these operating instructions went to press.
Contents 1 Safety precautions 4 1.1 Symbols used ........................................................................................................ 4 1.2 General safety precautions ................................................................................. 5 1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions............................................................... 5 1.4 Instructions for use ...............................................................................................
1 Safety precautions 1.1 Symbols used Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings! Information and precautions that should be observed. Information on disposal Information about the operating instructions ▸ Indicates step-by-step instructions. – Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken. ▪ Indicates a list.
1 Safety precautions 1.2 General safety precautions ▪ Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time! ▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
1 Safety precautions ▪ This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision. ▪ WARNING: Accessible parts can get hot during use.
1 Safety precautions ▪ Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. If carried out incorrectly, repairs may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings, as well as affect the functioning of the appliance.
1 Safety precautions ▪ Do not leave the appliance unattended when drying herbs, bread, mushrooms, etc. If the foodstuff dries out too much, it can pose a fire hazard. ▪ If you notice smoke possibly coming from the appliance itself or from inside the cooking space, keep the drawer closed. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. ▪ Accessories get hot in the cooking space. Use protective gloves or oven cloths.
2 Disposal Packaging ▪ All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection ▪ Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety ▪ Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing.
3 Appliance description 3.1 Structure The warming drawer can be used for preheating tableware and keeping food warm. 1 1 Fan and heater 3.2 ▸ To switch on, turn dial to 2 3 . Operating and display elements 2 Pilot lamp ▪ illuminates during operation when the drawer is closed. ▪ flashes regularly during operation when the drawer is open. ▪ flashes irregularly (Auto Off function).
3 Appliance description 3.3 Auto Off function Automatic switch-off «Auto Off function» If the rotary knob at the warming drawer is not switched to its «0» position upon completion of all tasks, the appliance will switch off automatically after 10 h. The operation indicator flashes irregularly. ▸ Switch the rotary knob to its «0» position. – The appliance can be put back into operation. Definition of flashing Normal operation The operation indicator flashes regularly every second.
4 Preheating tableware 4.1 Maximum load The maximum load of the warming drawer is 25 kg. Damage to the appliance from overloading can occur if this load weight is exceeded. 4.
4 Preheating tableware 4.3 Loading tableware Burns hazard! Drinking vessels become very hot at setting level 80 °C or . Do not exceed setting level 60 °C for heating drinking vessels such as espresso cups. ▸ Place dishes in the drawer and distribute over the entire surface. ▸ Set the dial to setting level (for drinking vessels, set a maximum of 60 °C). – The pilot lamp flashes. ▸ Close the drawer. – The pilot lamp illuminates. – The appliance heats up.
5 Keeping food warm 5.1 Procedure Never place hot pots or pans straight from the hob on to the heating plate. This can damage the heating plate. To avoid spillage, do not overfill plates, dishes, cups, etc. Cover food with a heat-resistant lid or aluminium foil. We recommend that food is not kept warm for longer than one hour. ▸ ▸ ▸ ▸ Place the dishes in the drawer. Switch the rotary knob to 80 °C and preheat the appliance for 10 minutes. Place food in preheated dishes. Close the drawer.
6 Uses 6.1 Possible uses The table lists various uses for the warming drawer. ▸ Set the dial to the desired setting level. ▸ Preheat the tableware according to the table below. Setting Food/dishes level 40 °C 60 °C Note Delicate deep-frozen food e.g. cream cakes, butter, sausages, cheese Defrost Proofing yeast dough Cover, possibly in a flat dish Deep-frozen food e.g. meat, cakes, bread Defrost Keeping eggs warm e.g.
6 Uses 6.2 Low temperature cooking Low temperature cooking is a method for cooking high-quality cuts of meat to the point of being pink or just done. The meat remains tender and succulent. Cooking times for the low temperature method are longer than those for conventional cooking. ▸ Preheat the drawer containing the tableware at setting level . ▸ Rapidly heat a little fat in a pan. ▸ Sear the meat at a high temperature and place it immediately in the preheated tableware. ▸ Cover with the lid.
6 Uses Searing and completion times All tender pieces of beef, pork, veal and lamb are suitable for low temperature cooking. Searing and cooking times depend on the thickness and weight of the meat. The searing times refer to the sealing of meat in hot fat.
7 Care and maintenance 7.1 Procedure The drawer must be switched off for cleaning. The dial must be set to the «0» position. Do not use high pressure or steam cleaners. Do not use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents or stainless steel cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as such products can damage the surface. 7.2 Cleaning the exterior ▸ Remove any soiling or excess cleaning solution immediately.
8 Trouble-shooting 8.1 What to do if … This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services. … dishes or food remain cold Possible cause Solution ▪ The appliance is not switched on. ▸ Switch the appliance on. ▪ An interruption in the power supply. ▸ Check the power supply. ▪ The drawer is not closed properly. ▸ Close the drawer.
8 Trouble-shooting … the drawer cannot be opened or closed Possible cause Solution ▪ Never open forcefully. ▸ Call Customer Services.
9 Technical data 9.1 External dimensions ▸ See installation instructions 9.
10 Index A O Appliance description .................................. 10 Auto Off function ........................................... 11 Operating elements ...................................... 10 Automatic switch-off Auto Off function ............................... 11 P B Before using for the first time ....................... 6 C Care................................................................. 18 Cleaning.......................................................... 18 Cleaning the exterior .
11 Service & Support The «Troubleshooting» chapter provides valuable information for dealing with minor operating faults. This saves you the time, effort and potential cost of having to call out a service technician. Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty information. Please read this information carefully. Please register your V-ZUG appliance online immediately at www.vzug.com →Service →Warranty registration.
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