HENDI 240403 Profi Line Rice Cooker and Warmer Instruction Manual

240403 Profit Line Rice Cooker and Warmer
Instruction Manual

RICE COOKER & WARMER
240403

240403 Profit Line Rice Cooker and Warmer

Read user manual and keep this with the appliance.
For indoor use only.

NOTE: This manual is translated from original English manual using AI and machine translations.

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Technical specifications

A: Item no
B: Rated voltage and frequency
C: Rated input power
D: Protection class (Class)
E: Capacity
F: Dimensions
G: Net weight
Remark: Technical specification is subjected to change without prior notification.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Hendy appliance. Read this user manual carefully, paying particular attention to the safety regulations outlined below, before installing and using this appliance for the first time.

Safety instructions

• Only use the appliance for the intended purpose it was designed for, as described in this manual.
• The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by incorrect operation and improper use.
• DANGER! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Do not attempt to repair the appliance by yourself. Do not immerse the electrical parts of the appliance in water or other liquids. Never hold the appliance under running water.
• NEVER USE A DAMAGED APPLIANCE! Check the electrical connections and cord regularly for any damage. When damaged, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Any repairs should only be carried out by a supplier or qualified person to avoid danger or injury.
• WARNING! When positioning the appliance, route the power cable safely if necessary to avoid unintentional pulling, being damaged, coming into contact with the heating surface, or causing a tripping hazard.
• WARNING! As long as the plug is in the socket the appliance is connected to the power supply.
• WARNING! ALWAYS switch off the appliance before disconnecting from the power supply, cleaning, maintenance or storage.
• Only connect the appliance to an electrical outlet with the voltage and frequency mentioned on the appliance label.
• Do not touch the plug/electrical connections with wet or damp hands.
• Keep the appliance and electrical plug/connections away from water and other liquids. If the appliance falls into water, remove the power supply connections immediately. Do not use the appliance until it has been checked by a certified technician. Failure to follow these instructions will cause life threatening risks.
• Connect the power supply into an easily accessible electrical outlet so you can disconnect the appliance immediately in case of emergency.
• Make sure the cord does not come in contact with sharp or hot objects and keep it away from open fire. Never pull the power cord to unplug it from the socket, always pull the plug instead.
• Never carry the appliance by its cord.
• Never try to open the housing of the appliance yourself.
• Do not insert objects into the housing of the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
• This appliance should be operated by trained personnel in kitchen of the restaurant, canteens or bar staff, etc.
• This appliance should not be operated by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or persons that have a lack of experience and knowledge.
• This appliance should, under any circumstances, not be used by children.
• Keep the appliance and its electrical connections out of reach of children.
• Never use accessories or any extra devices other than those supplied with the appliance or recommended by the manufacturer. Failure to do so could pose a safety risk to the user and could damage the appliance. Only use original parts and accessories.
• Do not operate this appliance by means of an external timer or remote-control system.
• Do not place the appliance on a heating object (gasoline, electric, charcoal cooker, etc.).
• Do not cover the appliance in operation.
• Do not place any objects on top of the appliance.
• Do not use the appliance near any open flames, explosive or flammable materials. Always operate the appliance on a horizontal, stable, clean, heat-resistant and dry surface.
• The appliance is not suitable for installation in an area where a water jet could be used.
• Leave a space of at least 20 cm around the appliance for ventilation during use.
• WARNING! Keep all ventilation openings on the appliance free from obstruction.

Special safety instructions

• This appliance is intended for buffet and household use.
• CAUTION! RISK OF BURNS! HOT SURFACES! The temperature of the accessible surfaces could be very high during use. Touch only the control panel, handles, switches, timer control knobs or temperature control knobs.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. (Fixed supply cord inside, but it could be replaced)
• Be careful not to deform the inner pan and avoid rough handling. Deforming of the inner pan will adversely effect the cooking and keep warm performance of the cooker.
• Always put the inner pan in the appliance first before you plug in the electrical power outlet.
• Do not use the inner pan if it is deformed.
• The accessible surfaces of the inner pan may become hot during operation. Always touch the handle only.
• Beware of hot steam coming out of the steam vent during cooking or out of the appliance when you open the lid. Keep hands and face away from the appliance to avoid the steam.
• Do not cover or obstruct the steam vent.
• Keep the appliance away from any hot surfaces and open flames. Protect the appliance against heat, dust, direct sunlight, moisture, dripping and splashing water.
• Do not place heavy articles on top of the appliance. Do not place objects with open sources of fire (e.g. candles) on top or beside the appliance. Do not place objects filled with water (e.g. vases) on or near the appliance.
• Do not leave the rice scoop or other objects in the inner pan while keeping warm function is active.
• Do not use the “keep warm” function for warming up cooked rice.
• For safety purpose, do not use “keep warm” function for more than 12 hrs. or overnight. This function is just for temporarily or short time of keeping warm only.

Intended use

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and others working environment;
  – farm houses;
  – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environment;
  – bed and breakfast type environment.

• The appliance is designed for rice cooking and keeping the temperature of the cooked rice. Any other use may lead to damage to the appliance or personal injury.

• Operating the appliance for any other purpose shall be deemed as a misuse of the device. The user shall be solely liable for improper use of the device.

Grounding installation

This appliance is classified as protection class I and must be connected to a protective ground. Grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is fitted with a power cord with grounding plug or electrical connections with grounding wire. The connections must be properly installed and grounded.
Main parts of the product
(Fig.1 on page 3)

1. Hook Button
2. Pan packing
3. (Inner) Pan
4. Hook cover
5. Body
6. Rice cooking indicator light
7. Keep warm indicator light
8.  Lid
9. Moisture collector
10. Handle
11. Switch Button
12. . AC Cord

Remark: The content of this manual applies for all listed items unless specified otherwise. The appearance may vary from the shown illustrations.
Spare parts or accessories

1. Measuring cup
2. Rice scoop
3. Non stick pan pad

Preparation before use

• Remove all protective packaging and wrapping.
• Check that the device is in good condition and with all accessories. In case of incomplete or damaged delivery, please contact the supplier immediately. In this case, do not use the device.
• Clean the accessories and the appliance before use (See == > Cleaning & Maintenance).
• Make sure the appliance is completely dry.
• Place the appliance on a horizontal, stable and heat resistant surface that is safe against water  splashes.
• Keep the packaging if you intend to store your appliance in the future.
• Keep the user manual for future reference
  NOTE! Due to manufacturing residues, the appliance may emit a light odor during the first few uses. This is normal and does not indicate any defect or hazard. Make sure the appliance is well ventilated.

Operating instructions

1. Measure rice with the measuring cup.
   • Wash rice in another bowl until water is relatively clear. Bran may give an unpleasant odor to cooked rice. Wash rice thoroughly and quickly to effectively remove the bran.

2. CAUTION! Do not fill rice and water over the 30 cups (or 5.4L) that marked in the inner pan to avoid spillage.
   Note: The markings represent the amount of water to be added in relation to the amount of cups rice to be cooked. E.g. If you add 20 cups (or 3.6L) of rice in the inner pan, fill water until the marking “20”. For more or less rice, fill water according to the markings into the inner pan.

3. Wipe dry & place the pan in the rice cooker. Ensure the pan is directly in contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly form the right to the left until it fits properly.
   • Wipe dry the outside of the pan before use. A wet pan may cause cracking noise while cooking and may damage the unit.

4. Close the lid until it clicks. If the lid is not closed securely the cooking result will be effected.

5. Attach the power cord to the cooker and then connect it to the power supply. Press down the switch. The red ‘Cooking’ light will light to indicate the start of the cooking process.

6. When the rice is ready, the switch will pop up. ‘The Keep Warm’ indicator will light up to indicate that the ‘Keep Warm function’ has started.

7. After the switch button pops up: leave the lid for at least 15 minutes on the appliance to steam the rice. The rice will be fluffier.

8. Press the button for opening the lid and then open the lid.

9. Scoop and mix the rice well with the supplied scoop or a wooden or plastic scoop. Do not use metal scoop.

10. After taking some rice, close the lid and keep the rice warm. If you want the rice to cool down a little, open the lid and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to leave the rice for cooling in the inner pan.

11. This rice cooker is suitable for up to maximum 30 cups (180 ml) of dry rice.

ATTENTION! During the cooking process, hot steam escapes from the steam vent. Danger of scalding! Do not cover the appliance during use with a cloth or other objects.

Moisture collector
(Fig.2 on page 3)
Detaching of the interception tank:

• Grab both sides of the interception tank and pull.
  Attaching of the interception tank:

• Insert the upper edge into the annexure of the interception tank and press it on.
  After every use the water drop-interception tank should be detached and emptied!

Cleaning & maintenance

• ATTENTION! Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply and cool down before storage, cleaning & maintenance.
• Do not use water jet or steam cleaner for cleaning and do not push the appliance under the water as the parts will get wet and electric shock might be resulted.
• If the appliance is not kept in a good state of cleanliness, this can adversely affect the life of the appliance and result in a dangerous situation.
• Food residues should be regularly cleaned and removed from the appliance. If the appliance is not cleaned properly, it will reduce its lifespan and may result in a dangerous condition during use.

Cleaning

• Clean the cooled exterior surface with a cloth or sponge slightly dampened with a mild soap solution.
• For reasons of hygiene, the appliance should be cleaned before and after use.
• Avoid water contacting the electrical components.
• Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Never use aggressive cleaning agents, abrasive sponges, or cleaning agents containing chlorine. Do not use steel wool, metallic utensils, or any sharp or pointed objects for cleaning. Do not use petrol or solvents!
• No parts are dishwasher safe.

Maintenance

• Check the operation of the appliance regularly to prevent serious accidents.
• If you see that the appliance is not working properly or that there is a problem, stop using it, switch it off and contact the supplier.
• All maintenance, installation and repair work must be carried out by specialized and authorised technicians, or recommended by the manufacturer.

Transportation and Storage

• Before storage, always make sure that the appliance has been disconnected from the power supply and completely cooled down.
• Store the appliance in a cool, clean and dry place.
• Never place heavy objects on the appliance as this could damage it.
• Do not move the appliance while it is under operation. Disconnect the appliance from power supply when moving and hold it at the bottom.

Troubleshooting

If the appliance does not function properly, please check the below table for the solution. If you are still unable to solve the problem, please contact the supplier/service provider.

if the appliance is connected to the power cord and if the plug is inserted firmly into the electrical power socket.
The indicator light is defective.| Contact the supplier
The “Keep warm” indicator light does not light up when the cooking process is finished.| The indicator light is defective.| Contact the supplier
Water spills out of the appliance during rice cooking.| You added too much water to the rice.| Follow the water level indication on the inner pan.
The rice is not cooked thoroughly.| You did not add enough water to the rice.| You may add rice and water at 1:2 ratio. Do not over the 5.4U30 CUP water level.
The cooking process has not started| The power is not plug in firmly.
The inner pan is not properly in contact with the heating element.| Make sure that
there is no foreign residue on the heating element.
The heating element is damaged.| Contact the supplier
The cooked is too hard| You did not add enough water to the rice.| You may add rice and water at 1:2 ratio. Do not over the 5.4U30 CUP water level.
The cooked is too soft| You added too much water to the rice.
The rice is scorched| The rice has not been rinsed well.| Rinse the rice until water runs clear.
The appliance does not automatically switch to the “keep warm” mode.| The temperature control is defective.| Contact the supplier

Warranty
Any defect affecting the functionality of the appliance which becomes apparent within one year after purchase will be repaired by free repair or replacement provided the appliance has been used and maintained in accordance with the instructions and has not been abused or misused in any way. Your statutory rights are not affected. If the appliance is claimed under warranty, state where and when it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. receipt).
In line  with our policy of continuous product development we reserve the right to change the product, packaging and documentation specifications without notice.

Discarding & Environment

When decommissioning the appliance, the product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose to your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point. Failure to follow this rule may be penalized in accordance with applicable regulations on waste disposal. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local waste collection company. The manufacturers and importers do not take responsibility for recycling, treatment and ecological disposal, either directly or through a public system.

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