SILVERCREST SEF3 2000 C4 Stainless Steel Deep Fat Fryer Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: SILVERCREST

SILVERCREST STAINLESS STEEL DEEP FAT FRYER

Operating instructions

IAN 367883_2101

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarize yourself with all functions of the device.

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new appliance!
You have clearly decided in favors of a modern, high-quality product. These
operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information on safety, usage and disposal. Before using the product, familiarize yourself with all handling and safety guidelines. This appliance may only be used as described and for the purposes indicated. Please also pass these operating instructions on to any future owner(s).

Intended use

This appliance is intended exclusively for deep-frying foods in domestic households.
This appliance is intended solely for use in private homes. Do not use it for commercial purposes.
Use the appliance only in dry places, and never use it outdoors.

WARNING

Danger if not used for the intended purpose!
The appliance may pose a hazard if it is not used for its intended purpose
and/or if it is used for any other purpose.
► Use the appliance only for its intended purpose.
► Observe the procedures described in these operating instructions.

NOTE
► Using the appliance for a purpose other than the intended purpose can be
dangerous. Use the appliance only for its intended purpose. Observe the
procedures described in these operating instructions. Claims of any kind for
damage resulting from unintended use, incompetent repairs, unauthorized
modification or the use of unauthorized spare parts will not be accepted.
The risk shall be borne solely by the user.

Package contents

The appliance is supplied with the following components as standard:

Stainless Steel Deep Fat Fryer
3 frying baskets
2 handles
Operating instructions

Remove all parts of the appliance and the operating instructions from the box.
Remove all packaging materials and any adhesive labels from the appliance.

NOTE
► Check the consignment for completeness and for signs of visible damage.
► If the consignment is incomplete or damaged due to defective packaging
or carriage, contact the Service hotline (see the chapter Service).

Disposal of packaging materials

The packaging protects the device from damage during carriage. The packaging
materials have been selected for their environmental friendliness and ease of
disposal, and are therefore recyclable.
Returning the packaging to the materials cycle conserves raw materials and
reduces the amount of waste that is generated. Dispose of packaging materials
which are no longer needed in accordance with applicable local regulations.
Dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
Note the labelling on the packaging and separate the packaging material
components for disposal if necessary. The packaging material is labelled with
abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
1–7: Plastics,
20–22: paper and cardboard,
80–98: composites

NOTE
► If possible, keep the original packaging of the appliance during the warranty
period so that the appliance can be packed properly for returning in the
event of a warranty claim.

Description of appliance/attachments

Viewing window
Permanent metal filter
Frying basket (large)
Frying container
Lid release button
Cable spool
Temperature control
On/Off switch
Control lamp Ready
Control lamp Power
Handle
Frying basket (small)

Technical data

Mains voltage

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230 V ~ (AC), 50 Hz

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Rated power

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2000 W

Max. oil fill capacity

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approx. 4 litres

Max. solid fat fill capacity

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approx. 3.5 kg

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All of the parts of this appliance that come into contact with food are food safe.

Safety guidelines

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► Ensure that the power cable never becomes wet or damp
when the appliance is in use. Route the cable so that it
cannot be trapped or damaged in any way.
► Connect the appliance to a mains socket with a mains
voltage of 230 V ~, 50 Hz.
► To prevent accidents, have defective plugs and/or power
cables replaced immediately by an authorised specialist, or
our Customer Service or a similarly qualified person.
Never submerge the operating/heating element and
the housing with the power cable in water, and do not
clean these components under running water.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► This appliance must not to be used by children under the
age of 8. This appliance may be used by children aged 8
and above if they are under constant supervision. This appliance
may be used by persons with limited physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
provided that they are under supervision or have been told
how to use the appliance safely and are aware of the potential
risks.

WARNING! RISK OF INJURY!
► The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away
from children younger than 8 years old.
► Cleaning and maintenance may not be carried out by children.
► Provide a stable location for the appliance.
► Children shall not play with the appliance.
► Do not operate the appliance if it has fallen down or is
damaged in any way. Have the appliance checked and/or
repaired by qualified technicians if necessary.
► Hot steam is generated during the deep-frying process, especially
when the lid is open. Keep a safe distance away from
the steam.
► Ensure that all parts are completely dry before pouring oil
or liquid fat into the deep fat fryer. Otherwise, hot oil or fat
could splatter out.
► Carefully pat all foodstuffs dry before placing them in the
deep fat fryer. Otherwise, hot oil or fat could splatter out.
► Be especially careful with frozen foodstuffs. Remove any ice
that may have formed on them. The more ice there is on the
foodstuff, the more the hot oil or fat will splatter.
► Some parts of the appliance become very hot during operation.
Touching these may cause serious burns.
► The appliance should be set up in a stable position using the
handles to avoid spillage of hot liquids.
► Avoid splashing oil or fat onto the floor. There is a risk of
slipping!

WARNING! RISK OF FIRE!
► Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote
control system to operate the appliance.
► Never melt solid fat (fat in blocks) in the deep fat fryer. Due
to the high temperatures that are generated before the fat
covers the heating element, the heating element can be
damaged or there could be a fire! Melt the fat beforehand
in a saucepan or similar.
► Do not use the appliance near hot surfaces.
► Never leave the appliance unattended while it is being used.
Caution! Hot surface!
Never use water to extinguish a fire in the deep fat
fryer!
► Old or dirty fats and oils can spontaneously ignite if overheated.
Change the oils or fats regularly. In the case of
a fire, remove the plug from the mains power socket and
smother the burning fat or oil with a blanket.

CAUTION – APPLIANCE DAMAGE!
► When filling the frying container with fat, never fill it to
above the MAX marking or to below the MIN marking.
Whenever you intend to switch the appliance on, first ensure
that there is sufficient oil or fat in the deep fat fryer.
► Never switch the appliance on if there is no oil or liquid fat
in it. Otherwise the appliance may overheat.
► This deep fat fryer is suitable only for frying foodstuffs. It is
not designed for cooking liquids.
Before initial use
■ Before you use the deep fat fryer for the first time, please clean all individual
components thoroughly and carefully dry them (see chapter “Cleaning and
care”).

Low-acrylamide cooking
Acrylamide is a possibly carcinogenic substance formed from a reaction with
amino acids when frying foodstuffs with a high starch content. The formation
of acrylamide increases dramatically at temperatures of more than 175 °C.
You should therefore avoid frying foodstuffs with a high starch content, for
example chips, at temperatures above 170 °C. The foodstuffs should only be
fried to golden-yellow, instead of dark or brown. This is the only way to achieve
low-acrylamide cooking.
Deep frying
We recommend cooking oil or liquid cooking fat for use in this deep fat fryer.
You can also use solid cooking fats. Read the chapter “Solid cooking fats” for
more information.
Preparation

Place the appliance on a horizontal, level, stable and heat-resistant surface.
NOTE
► If you wish to place the deep fat fryer below the cooker extraction hood,
ensure that the cooker is switched off.
Unwind the entire length of the power cable from the cable spool 6.
Press the lid release button 5. The appliance lid flips open.
Remove the frying baskets 3/w and attach the handles q to the two small
frying baskets w and the large frying basket 3:

– Press the rods of the handle q together so that the holding pins can be
inserted into the eyelets on the frying basket 3/w:

– Loosen your grip on the compressed rods on the handle q so that the
holding pins project into the holes:

– Pull the handle 11 backwards so that it lies against the rim of the frying
basket 3/12.

– The handle 11 now sits securely on the frying basket 3/12.
– Proceed the same way with the other handles

TIPS
► Only use oils or fats which are specifically labelled as non-foaming and are
suitable for deep frying. This information is to be found on the packaging or
the label.
► Never mix different types of oil or fat! The deep fat fryer could froth over.
5) Fill the dry and empty frying container 4 with cooking oil, liquid or molten
fat (about 4 litres of oil or about 3.5 kg of solid fat).

NOTE
► When filling the frying container 4 with oil or fat, never fill it to above the
MAX marking or to below the MIN marking.
6) Insert the mains plug into the mains power socket.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
► The power cable must not come into contact with the hot parts of the deep
fat fryer. Risk of electric shock!

Replace the frying basket 3 (or the small frying baskets 12).
Now close the lid.

Frying foods

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► Never operate the deep fat fryer without oil/fat!
NOTE
► You can either suspend the large frying basket 3, both small frying
baskets w or just one of the small frying baskets w in the appliance to fry
food.
In the example described here, only the large frying basket 3 is used.
Proceed in exactly the same way when using the small frying baskets w.

Switch on the deep fat fryer using the On/Off switch 8. The Power control
lamp 0 lights up.
Turn the temperature control 7 to the desired temperature. The cooking oil
or the fat is now heated up to the required temperature. When the required
temperature has been reached, the Ready control lamp 9 lights up.

NOTE
The correct frying temperature is to be found either on the packaging of the
food to be deep-fried or in the frying times table in these operating instructions.
A rough guide as to which foods should be fried at which temperature is
provided by the figures on the front of the deep fat fryer:

Symbol

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Food

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Temperature

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Prawns

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130 °C

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Chicken

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150 °C

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Chips (fresh)

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170 °C

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Fish

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190 °C

The values given are only for guidance. The temperature can vary depending
on the properties of the foods and personal taste!

WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!
► The lid and the deep fat fryer become extremely hot during the deep-frying
process. Therefore, do not touch anything except the handles during deepfrying!
Risk of burns! We recommend the use of oven gloves.
3) Press the lid release button 5.

WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!
► Take care when filling the frying basket 3! It will be extremely hot!
4) Lift the frying basket 3 out of the deep fat fryer. Add the food to be fried.
The frying basket 3 can be filled up to the MAX. fill level marked on the
inside of the frying basket 3 or with up to 1 kg of food for frying. However,
always take note of the frying quantity indicated on the packaging of the
food to be deep-fried!
5) Carefully lower the frying basket 3 into the hot oil or fat.
6) Close the lid of the appliance.
NOTE
► The frying process can be monitored through the viewing window 1 in the
lid of the appliance.
Solid cooking fats
To prevent fat from spraying and the appliance from becoming too hot, please
take the following precautions when using solid frying fat:
■ When using fresh fat, start by melting the blocks of fat slowly, under low
heat, in a separate pan. Then carefully pour the molten fat into the deep
fat fryer. Only when this has been done, insert the plug into a mains power
socket and switch the deep fat fryer on.
■ After use, store the deep fat fryer with the solidified fat at room temperature.
If the fat gets too cold, it could splatter out upon re-melting! To avoid this, pierce
a few holes into the solidified fat with a wooden or plastic skewer. Ensure that
you do not damage the coating of the frying container 4.
■ To melt the fat, switch on the appliance using the On/Off switch 8 and set
the temperature control 7 to 130 ˚C. The Power control lamp 0 lights up.
■ Wait until all of the fat has melted. The Ready control lamp 9 may come on
and go out several times during this process. Do not set the desired frying
temperature until all of the fat has melted.

After deep-frying

WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!
► Never touch the frying basket 3 directly after frying. It will be extremely hot!
Lift the frying basket 3 out of the deep fat fryer only by the handles q!

When the fried food is ready, press the lid release button 5 so that the lid
pops open.
Lift the frying basket 3 and hook it onto the rim of the appliance so that
excess fat can drip off.
Press the On/Off switch 8. The deep fat fryer is now switched off.
Remove the plug from the mains power socket.
Once the fried food has dripped dry, carefully lift the frying basket 3 out
of the deep fat fryer.
Tip the fried food into a bowl or a sieve (lined with absorbent kitchen paper!).
If you do not use the deep fat fryer regularly, it is advisable to store the cooled
oil in well-sealed bottles or other frying containers – preferably in the refrigerator or a similar cool storage location. Fill the bottles through a fine sieve in order to remove any food particles from the oil.

Changing the cooking oil or fat
Do not change the oil until it has completely cooled down. Solid fats must still be in a slightly liquid state so that they can be poured.

Press the lid release button 5 and remove the lid (see chapter “Cleaning
and care”).
Remove the frying basket 3.
Hold the appliance by the side handles and pour out the oil or fat via one of
the corners into suitable containers, e.g. bottles. Preferably use a small funnel
to do this.
NOTE
The disposal of cooking oils and fats is regulated differently in every community or town. Disposal of such oils or fats in the normal household refuse is often prohibited. Make enquiries at your local community or town administration office about suitable disposal methods.
Thoroughly clean all parts of the deep fat fryer as described in the chapter
“Cleaning and care”.
Refill the deep fat fryer with fresh oil or fat as described in the chapter
“Deep frying”.

Cleaning and care

WARNING – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
► Always remove the plug from the mains power socket before cleaning the
appliance.
► Under no circumstances may the appliance or parts of it be submersed
in liquids! This could result in a potentially fatal electric shock, and the
appliance could be damaged.

WARNING – RISK OF BURNS!
► Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning it.

CAUTION – PROPERTY DAMAGE!
► When cleaning the components, do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning
agents or materials such as scouring milk or steel wool. These could damage
the upper surface of the appliance!
To simplify cleaning, dismantle the deep fat fryer:

Open the appliance lid. Push a rod or similar into the holes on the hinge
mountings on the rear of the appliance and pull the lid up and out of the
hinge mountings at the same time:
Remove the frying basket 3 (or the small frying baskets w).
■ The frying baskets 3/w can be cleaned in the dishwasher. They are suitable
for dishwashers. However, remove the handles q beforehand.
■ Clean the handles q in warm water using a mild detergent. Then rinse off
with clear water.
■ Clean the housing and the frying container 4 with a damp cloth. If required,
use a mild detergent on the cloth. Afterwards, wipe clean with a cloth
moistened only with water to ensure that no detergent remains in the frying
container 4. Dry the housing and the frying container 4 thoroughly.

■ Clean the appliance lid in warm water using a mild detergent. Rinse the
appliance lid off with clear water.
Dry the appliance lid well and then place it upright on its side so that any
excess water still inside the lid can drain away.
Be aware that the lid must be completely dry before re-use!
3) Dry all parts well before reassembly.

Storage

Lift or carry the appliance using the side handles on the housing.
Wind the cable around the cable spool 6 on the rear of the appliance and
fasten it with the cable clip.
Store the appliance with the appliance lid closed. This will keep the inside
of the deep fat fryer clean and free of dust.

Tips

Home-made chips
■ Potatoes intended for frying should be in good condition and not germinating.
■ Use potato varieties that are suitable for frying, such as those that are
“floury” or “primarily waxy”.
■ After peeling, cut the potatoes according to the intended preparation (chips
or wedges).
■ Soak the potatoes for about one hour prior to use. This will help remove part
of the sugar content, which is one of the constituent products for the formation
of acrylamide.
■ Carefully dry the potatoes.
■ Always fry home-made potatoes twice:
– first for 10–14 minutes at 150 °C then for 3–4 minutes at 170 °C,
depending on the desired degree of browning.
■ Deep-frozen chips are pre-cooked and thus only need to be fried once.
Comply with the instructions on the packaging.
■ The small frying baskets w can be filled with approx. 400–450 g up to
the Max mark, the large frying basket 3 with approx. 850–900 g of
deep-frozen chips.

Deep-frozen foods
Deep-frozen foodstuffs (-16 °C to -18 °C) cool the oil or fat to a considerable
extent, because of this they do not cook fast enough and may also soak up too
much oil or fat. To avoid this, proceed as follows:

■ Do not attempt to deep-fry large amounts all at once. Do not fill the frying
basket 3 (or the small frying baskets w) to more than the Max. fill level
marked on the inside of the frying basket.
■ Heat the oil for at least 15 minutes before adding the frozen foods.
■ Adjust the temperature control 7 to the temperature specified in these
operating instructions or on the packaging of the food to be deep-fried.
■ Preferably, allow the deep-frozen food to thaw at room temperature prior to
deep-frying. Remove as much ice and water as possible before adding the
food into the deep fat fryer.
■ Always add foods as slowly and carefully as possible into the deep fat
fryer, as deep-frozen foods can cause the oil or fat to bubble violently and
abruptly.

How to prevent unwanted after-taste
Some foodstuffs, especially fish, release fluids when being deep-fried. These fluids collect in the oil or fat and can impair the smell and taste of foods that are later deep-fried in the same oil or fat.

Proceed as follows to obtain neutral-tasting oil or fat:
■ Heat the fat or oil to 150 °C and place two thin slices of bread or a couple
of small sprigs of parsley in the frying basket 3 (or the small frying baskets w).
■ Lower the frying basket 3 (or the small frying baskets w) into the fat and
close the lid.
■ Wait until the oil or fat is no longer bubbling and remove the bread or parsley
with a skimmer. The oil or fat now has a neutral taste once again.
Healthy nutrition
Nutrition experts recommend the use of vegetable oils and fats containing
unsaturated fatty acids (e.g. linoleic acid). However, these oils and fats lose
their beneficial properties faster than other oils and must therefore be
exchanged more frequently.
Orient yourself on the following guidelines:
■ Exchange the oil or fat regularly. If you use the deep fat fryer mainly to
prepare chips, and strain the oil or fat after every use, it can be used 10
to 12 times.
■ However, do not use the oil or fat for longer than six months. Always follow
the instructions provided on the packaging.
■ As a general rule, oils and fats cannot be used so often if you mainly deep- fry
protein-rich foods, such as meat or fish.
■ Do not mix fresh oil with used oil.
■ Change the oil or fat if it foams on being heated, if it develops a strong taste
or odour, if it becomes dark and/or if it develops a syrupy consistency.

Table – frying times

This table provides details of the temperatures at which specific foods must be
deep-fried and the deep-frying time required. Should these details differ from
those shown on the packaging of the food to be deep-fried, please observe the
instructions provided on the packaging.

Food

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Temperature

(approx.)

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Time

in minutes

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Beefburger (frozen)

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150 °C

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3 – 5 minutes

Pork chops (breaded)

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150 °C

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15 – 25 minutes

Chicken pieces

(large pieces)

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150 °C

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10 – 18 minutes

Chicken pieces

(small/medium pieces)

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150 °C

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8 – 18 minutes

Chips (fresh)

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150 °C /170 °C

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10 – 14 minutes /

3 – 4 minutes

Chips (frozen)

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see manufacturer’s detailing

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see manufacturer’s detailing

Scampi (fresh)

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130 °C

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3 – 5 minutes

Mushrooms

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170 °C – 190 °C

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5 minutes

NOTE

► Minor temperature deviations from the temperatures specified may occur. The values given in the table are intended for guidance. They refer to a volume of approx. 300 grams. The times may vary, depending on the properties of the foods.

► The frying basket 3 (or the small frying baskets w) must not be filled to more than the Max. fill level marking.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

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POSSIBLE CAUSE

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POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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The appliance is not

working.

or

The Power control lamp 0 does not light up.

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The appliance is not connected to a mains power socket.

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Connect the appliance to a mains power socket.

The appliance is damaged.

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Contact the Customer

Service department.

The On/Off switch 8 has not been activated.

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Press the On/Off switch 8.

The thermal cut-out has been triggered.

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Switch the device off at the On/Off switch 8 and disconnect the mains power plug from the mains power socket. Wait until the appli ance has cooled down.

The Ready control lamp 9 does not light up.

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The selected temperature for the cooking oil/fat has not been reached.

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Wait a few minutes until the required temperature has been reached.

If the malfunction cannot be corrected with the above suggestions, or if you have found some other kind of malfunction, please contact our Customer Service department.

Appendix

Disposal of the appliance

Under no circumstances should you dispose of the appliance in normal household waste.

This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive 2012/19/EU.

Dispose of the appliance via an approved waste disposal company or your municipal waste disposal facility. Please observe applicable regulations. Please contact your waste disposal facility if you are in any doubt.

Your local community or municipal authorities can provide information on how to dispose of the worn-out product.

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Kompernass Handels GmbH warranty

Dear Customer,

This appliance has a 3-year warranty valid from the date of purchase. If this product has any faults, you, the buyer, have certain statutory rights. Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by the warranty described below.

Warranty conditions

The warranty period starts on the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt in a safe place. This will be required as proof of purchase.

If any material or manufacturing fault occurs within three years of the date of purchase of the product, we will either repair or replace the product for you or refund the purchase price (at our discretion). This warranty service requires that you present the defective appliance and the proof of purchase (receipt) within the three-year warranty period, along with a brief written description of the fault and of when it occurred.

If the defect is covered by the warranty, your product will either be repaired or replaced by us. The repair or replacement of a product does not signify the beginning of a new warranty period.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects

The warranty period is not prolonged by repairs effected under the warranty. This also applies to replaced and repaired components. Any damage and defects present at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after un packing. Repairs carried out after expiry of the warranty period shall be subject to a fee.

Scope of the warranty

This appliance has been manufactured in accordance with strict quality guide lines and inspected meticulously prior to delivery.

The warranty covers material faults or production faults. The warranty does not extend to product parts subject to normal wear and tear or to fragile parts which could be considered as consumable parts such as switches, batteries or parts made of glass.

The warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, improperly used or improperly maintained. The directions in the operating instructions for the product regarding proper use of the product are to be strictly followed. Uses and actions that are discouraged in the operating instructions or which are warned against must be avoided.

This product is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. The warranty shall be deemed void in cases of misuse or improper handling, use of force and modifications / repairs which have not been carried out by one of our authorised Service centres.

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Warranty claim procedure

To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:

■ Please have the till receipt and the item number (e.g. IAN 123456_7890) available as proof of purchase.

■ You will find the item number on the type plate on the product, an engraving on the product, on the front page of the operating instructions (below left) or on the sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.

■ If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail.

■ You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.

You can download these instructions along with many other manuals, product videos and installation software at www.lidl-service.com.

This QR code will take you directly to the Lidl service page

(www.lidl-service.com) where you can open your operating instructions by entering the item number (IAN) 367883_2101.

Service

Service Great Britain

Tel.: 0800 404 7657

E-Mail: kompernass@lidl.co.uk

Service Malta

Tel.: 80062230

E-Mail: kompernass@lidl.com.mt

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