PowerPac PPMC728 2-in-1 Steamboat and BBQ Grill Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- PowerPac
Table of Contents
PowerPac PPMC728 2-in-1 Steamboat and BBQ
Grill
Parts & Description
1.| Glass Lid| Tempered glass lid can be used on both the Hot Pot & BBQ
Pan
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2.| Hot Pot| 60 mm extra deep Hot Pot is excellent for Hot Pot,
Steamboat, boiling, frying or steaming
3.| BBQ Pan| Diamond-shaped embossments provide an excellent contact
surface for grilling or BBQ
4.| Silicone feet| Anti-skip solid feet provides a stable cooking
platform
5.| Cool-touch housing| Cool-touch housing is comfortable for carrying
and is safe to touch
6.| Control Knob| The knob provides easy control to switch on the Hot
Pot, BBQ Pan, or BBQ Pan and Hot Pot simultaneously
7.| Lid Handle| Cool-touch knob for holding Glass Lid
Note: The cooking plate has an excellent non-stick coat and it may be cleaned by wiping with wet wipes or paper.
Warnings
ATTENTION:
Read this booklet carefully it contains important instructions for a safe
installation, use and maintenance. Important instructions to be kept for
future reference. The following basic precautions should always be followed
when using electrical appliances:
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
The Appliance -
This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any use NOT complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered inappropriate and dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible damages caused by the inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.
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The appliance is designed for for grilling, boiling, steaming, braising, frying, stewing, roasting, Steamboat / Hot Pot, cooking instant noodles, BBQ, as well as preparing various types of soups. In the process of braising or frying, some oil and sauces may be added. However, DO NOT add a large quantity of liquids other than water into the Hot Pot as the appliance was designed for heating water only. Different liquids have different boiling points, with volatile liquids having boiling points lower than 100C, the boiling point of water.
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The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made in accordance with the indications of the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to persons, animals or objects, for which the manufacturer cannot be considered responsible.
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Before use, check the integrity of the appliance and power cable. DO NOT operate the appliance when its housing is damaged. In case you are not sure, contact a qualified person. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.
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Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency) corresponding to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance, and that the wall socket is properly grounded. This appliance is fitted with an earth wire for extra safety.
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DO NOT power the appliance using multiple sockets. If possible, avoid the use of adapters and/or extension cables; if their use is absolutely necessary, use only materials in compliance with the current safety regulations and according to the electrical parameters of the adapters.
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The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote control appliances which are not specified in this manual.
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Only use original components & accessories (e.g. Hot Pot, BBQ Pan, Lid, etc.) provided by the manufacturer. Any non-original component or accessory NOT recommended by the manufacturer (including, but not limited to, Hot Pots, BBQ Pans, Lids, etc. made by other manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance
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The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger.
Location -
This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame, ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never be used to clean the appliance in order to avert the risk of fire or explosion.
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The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface, or in the vicinity of, objects which can be damaged by heat, such as carpets or plastics. DO NOT locate multiple portable socket outlets or power supplies at the bottom or rear of the appliance. When using the appliance, the surface that the appliance is placed upon as well the surface immediately above (e.g. a wooden cabinet above the appliance), may become very hot. If the appliance is operated on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.
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Place the appliance at a proper distance from the objects or surrounding walls making sure that its functioning will NOT cause accidental damages. There should be at least 10 cm of free space from the back, left & right sides, and at least 20 cm the top of the appliance. Never put things on top of the Glass Lid.
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Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it can be damaged easily. The cable must NOT be placed under carpets, or covered with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the cable away from the high traffic area, and where it will NOT be tripped over.
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DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only indoors, or in any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of the sun and dust.
Operation -
If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
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a. Clean the exterior parts of the appliance and Glass Lid thoroughly with a damp cloth. DO NOT use metal scouring pads.
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b. Place and use the appliance upright on a horizontal, stable, dry and heat-resistant surface. Check that the Hot Pot & BBQ Pan is securely placed onto the appliance before you start using the appliance. Damage to the appliance may occur if it is placed on an incline or decline.
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c. (First use)
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Fill about 80% of the Hot Pot with water.
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Holding the Lid Handle, place the Glass Lid onto the Hot Pot securely.
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Switch the appliance ON
Turn the Control Knob anti-clockwise to ‘OFF’. Attach the power cable to the appliance and then plug the power cable into the electric mains and switch on. Turn the Control Knob clockwise to ‘Hot Pot, ‘BBQ’ or ‘BBQ Hot Pot’, depending on the situation. The Power Indicator Light will illuminate and heating will commence. (henceforth “switching the appliance on” is intended to include the steps above) -
Once the water begins to boil, allow the water to boil for at least 5 minutes.
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Switch the appliance OFF
Turn the Control Knob anti-clockwise to ‘OFF’, switch off the electric mains, unplug the power cable from the electric mains, followed by the power cable from the appliance. The Power Indicator Light will turn off, and the heating will cease. (henceforth “switching the appliance off” is intended to include the steps above) -
Discard the water and rinse the Glass Lid and Hot Pot & BBQ Pan under running water (be very careful NOT to allow water to seep into any openings). The appliance is then safe to use.
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Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its proper functioning. DO NOT:
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cover the appliance during functioning;
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turn on the Control Knob to BBQ or BBQ Hot Pot if no food is placed onto the BBQ Pan;
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turn on the Control Knob to Hot Pot or BBQ Hot Pot if no liquid is put into the Hot Pot, or whilst in the process of adding liquids;
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turn on the Control Knob in the process of cleaning or moving the appliance;
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obstruct totally nor partially the Glass Lid;
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insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance;
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place large amounts of food onto the BBQ Pan;
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overfill the Hot Pot (beyond the “FULL” mark on the container) to avoid overflow of hot water;
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switch the appliance on if the Hot Pot is dry – however, should the pot be found empty during operation, immediately switch off the appliance and add water to avoid dry boil;
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heat the Hot Pot or BBQ Pan by any other means, e.g. heating directly on a gas stove, as the plate or pot can be deformed as a result;
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leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.
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17. During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element (for example, wearing shoes with rubber soles).
18. During the period of operation, high temperature steam may escape from the container. To avoid scalding:
DO NOT- fill the Hot Pot with hot water;
- allow all of the water to be boiled away;
- remove the Glass Lid while heating & ensure that the Glass Lid sits securely onto the Hot Pot during heating;
- use the appliance to heat oil or melt butter without any food present;
- add food with its packaging (plastic wrapper, paper, foil, metal can, etc.) still attached without first removing the packaging;
- place any container inside the appliance;
- move the appliance whilst the appliance is in operation;
- touch any part of the appliance except the Control Knob, Lid Handle or Handle when in operation or just after switching it off as it will still be very hot and may cause scalding. The bottom of the cooker becomes exceedingly hot as the cooker operates;
- turn the Control Knob too hard so as to avoid any damage; direct steam at any person or animal & one’s hands and face should be angled away from the Glass Lid and Steam Vent at all times.
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DO NOT soak the main body of the appliance in water or other liquids except for the Glass Lid and Hot Pot & BBQ Pan, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock. In case of accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but first switch the appliance off.
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Plug and unplug the power cable firmly holding it with dry hands. Always unplug the power cable to avoid overheating and avoid stretching it. DO NOT pull it, tug it or use it to drag the appliance to which is connected.
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Switch the appliance off when not in use and before filling or emptying the appliance. Before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation, leave to cool for at least 30 minutes.
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In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, switch the appliance off immediately, turn off the power and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible, with the support of a qualified person.
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If smoke is observed coming out of the appliance, switch the appliance off immediately. Remove the Glass Lid or any other utensil placed on the cooker away from the body after it has stopped smoking.
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This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households and similar applications, such as:
Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;- Dormitories;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall NOT play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall NOT be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
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Save these instructions.
How to use
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Place and use the appliance on a dry, horizontal, stable and heat-resistant surface.
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Before using the appliance, make sure that the appliance’s body, the BBQ Pan and the outer surface of the Hot Pot are wiped dry of any moisture or liquid. Add the food ingredients into the Hot Pot and/or BBQ Pan and add suitable amounts of water, between 50% and 80% of the height of the pot, and less if you are using the BBQ Pan, according to the food item being cooked and the type of food item/s.
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Holding the Lid Handle, place the Glass Lid onto the Hot Pot or BBQ Pan securely. If the Glass Lid is not positioned correctly, cooking might be affected. Overspill could occur which may lead to injuries like scalding or damage to the surroundings.
Glass Lid on Hot Pot Glass Lid on BBQ Pan
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4. Switch the appliance on. The Control Knob provides easy control for switching on the BBQ Pan or Hot Pot individually & simultaneously. You may alter the rate of heating by adjusting the Control Knob while cooking. During cooking, the Power Indicator Light will turn on & off periodically, displaying that an even temperature is being maintained.
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Be cautious when checking on the food or taking it out. Lift the Glass Lid by the Lid Handle, and expect that a lot of steam will rush out. One’s hands and face should be angled away from the Glass Lid and Steam Vent. Always use a wooden spatula for stir-frying or stirring so as not to damage the non-stick coating on the BBQ Pan & Hot Pot.
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Should there be a need to stop the appliance from heating, or when cooking is completed, switch the appliance off.
How to clean
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Switch the appliance off. Allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool.
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Wash the Glass Lid and Hot Pot & BBQ Pan with warm water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge. DO NOT use metal scouring pads as doing this will damage the non-stick coating on the Hot Pot & BBQ Pan.
DO NOT immerse the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock. -
Wipe the exterior of the appliance using a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Remove stubborn spots with a cloth moistened with mild liquid detergent. DO NOT use abrasive scouring pads or powders.
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Residues may stick to the Heating Plate. Rub these away using fine sandpaper and then clean the Heating Plate thoroughly, removing all traces of abrasive material.
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If the appliance is not to be used for a long time, clean and put it in the packing box. Store in a dry and ventilated place.
Descaling
From time to time, boiled scale deposit will naturally form on the BBQ Pan & Suki Pot, thus reducing heating efficiency. The frequency of descaling depends on the quality of tap water in your region and the frequency of use of the appliance.
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Fill about 80% of the Hot Pot using a mixture of one part ordinary vinegar and two parts water.
Add a mixture of one part ordinary vinegar and two parts water onto the surface of the BBQ Pan until the diamond-shaped embossments are covered with liquid. -
Switch the appliance on. Once the mixture begins to boil, wait for 5 minutes and then switch the appliance off.
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Leave the mixture in the appliance overnight, and discard it the next morning.
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Rinse the Hot Pot & BBQ Pan with water.
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Fill about 80% of the Hot Pot with water.
Add water onto the surface of the BBQ Pan until the diamond-shaped embossments are covered with water. -
Switch the appliance on. Once the water begins to boil, wait for 5 minutes and then switch the appliance off.
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Discard the boiled water to remove any remaining scale and vinegar.
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Rinse the Hot Pot & BBQ Pan with water.
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The descaling is complete and the appliance is ready to be used.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP
This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is
no longer capable of functioning, be disposed with the least possible
environmental damage according to the local regulations in your area. In most
cases you can discard the appliance at your local recycling center.
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL VOLTAGE POWER
PPMC728,220 – 240 V ~50 – 60 Hz,1000 W
WARRANTY
Warranty Conditions
- This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults throughout the period of warranty from the date of purchase of the appliance.
- This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of consumable materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the appliance.
- This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of part/s damaged by misuse, accidents, negligence, alterations, or modifications in any way, or repairs done by any repair organisation without the prior consent of PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd.
- Repair and service are to be performed at: 5 Changi South Lane #03-01 Singapore 486045. A transport fee will be charged for personal doorstep service.
- The original purchaser of the appliance must furnish proof of purchase to our Service Centre with the email or number as registered during submission of warranty when this appliance is sent for repair/service. Failure to do so may delay the receipt of said repair/service by the customer.
- Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the serial number be erased, defaced or altered by the customer and/or his representatives, or the dealer and/or his agents. Failure to ensure this shall invalidate the warranty.
- This warranty is deemed to be void if the defect is cause by the attack of household pests, fire, lightning, natural disasters, pollution, abnormal voltage or the usage of generators.
- This warranty is valid in Singapore only.
- This warranty will be honoured subject to the customer’s registration of the warranty inclusive of original invoice or valid purchase receipt. Failure to present these documents will result in denial of service. However, if the customer still requests that the defective appliance be repaired, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd may, at its discretion, repair the appliance but impose a labour charge, as well as the costs of the replacement parts, to be borne solely by the customer.
- Please refer to the attached picture for the location of one of our appliance’s serial number, as an example.
Please complete the on-line registration warranty form available on our website. There is no further requirement to send us any hard copy as part of our efforts to save the environment. In accordance with the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as stated below, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd, at its expense shall provide free services for the appliance within the warranty period from its date of purchase from our Authorised dealers.