ROMMELSBACHER RK 501 Travel Hot Plate Instruction Manual

: June 3, 2024
: ROMMELSBACHER

Table of Contents

ROMMELSBACHER RK 501 Travel Hot Plate
Instruction manual
Packing material
For your safety
General safety advice
Prior to initial use
Operation
Cleaning and maintenance
FAQ
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE
WARRANTY
Documents / Resources

ROMMELSBACHER RK 501 Travel Hot Plate

ROMMELSBACHER-RK-501-Travel-Hot-Plate-product

Instruction manual

We are pleased you decided in favor of this product of German make and would like to thank you for your confidence. Its easy operation and wide range of applications will certainly fill you with enthusiasm as well. To make sure you can enjoy using this travel hot plate for a long time, please read through the following notes carefully and observe them. Keep this instruction manual safe. Hand out all documents to third persons when passing on the appliance. Thank you very much.
Intended use
This mobile automatic travel hot plate is designed for heating or keeping warm small portions of food and beverages (domestic use only). Other uses or modifications of the appliance are not intended and harbor considerable risks. For damage arising from not intended use, the manufacturer does not assume liability. The appliance is not designed for commercial use.
Technical data
Only connect the appliance to an isolated ground receptacle installed according to regulations. The rated voltage must comply with the details on the rating label. Only connect to alternating current. In case you use a model with a tension selection switch (type RK 501/SU) you first have to verify the correct setting in accordance with the used power supply. A wrong voltage selection setting will cause the destruction of the appliance!

Nominal voltage: Nominal power, ca.: Standby-consumption: Heating zone:
RK 501, RK 501/S 230 V ~
500 W
0 W
8 cm Ø
RK 501/SU
selectable setting: 115/230 V ~ 500 W
0 W
8 cm Ø

Packing material

Do not simply throw the packing material away but recycle it. Deliver paper, cardboard, and corrugated cardboard packing to collecting facilities. Also, put plastic packing material and foils into the intended collecting basins.

In the examples for the plastic marking PE stands for polyethylene, the code figure 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD, PP for polypropylene, and PS for polystyrene.

For your safety

WARNING: Read all safety advice and instructions. Non-observance of the safety advice and instructions may cause electric shock, fire, and/or bad injuries!

General safety advice

Always keep children under 8 away from the product and the power cord.
Children from the age of 8 must be supervised when cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
Children from the age of 8 and persons not having the knowledge or experience in operating the appliance or having handicaps of physical, sensorial or mental nature must not operate the appliance without supervision or instruction by a person, responsible for their safety. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.
Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Packing material like e. g. foil bags should be kept away from children.
Do not operate this unit with an external timer or a separate telecontrol system.
Prior to each use, check the appliance and the attachments for soundness, it must not be operated if it has been dropped or shows visible damage. In these cases, the power supply must be disconnected and the appliance has to be checked by a specialist.
When laying the power cord, make sure that no one can get entangled or stumble over it in order to avoid that the appliance is pulled down accidentally.
Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces, sharp edges and mechanical forces. Check the power cord regularly for damage and deteriorations. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.
Do not misuse the power cord for unplugging the appliance!
Never immerse the appliance, power cord, and power plug in water for cleaning.
Do not store the appliance outside or in wet rooms.
This electrical appliance complies with the relevant safety standards. In case of signs of damage to the appliance or the power cord, unplug the appliance immediately. Repairs may be effected by authorized specialist shops only. Improper repairs may result in considerable dangers for the user.
Improper use and disregard of the instruction manual void all warranty claims.

Safety advice for using the appliance:

WARNING: Hazard of injury and burns!
The casing and heating plate are getting hot during use and firstly stay hot after switch-off!

Thus, work with caution:

We recommend using pot cloths and appropriate cooking cutlery!
Do not use the appliance’s upper side as depositing rack or working top as it will get hot when operating the appliance! As protection against fire, do generally not put objects made of paper, plastic, fabric or other inflammable material on hot surfaces!
Note: We recommend using only the original pot. It has a bottom especially designed to prevent it from sliding. This pot cannot be used with normal hot plates! For hygienic reasons cook out the pot with some water prior to first usage. Otherwise only use pots with an even, level bottom and the appropriate diameter. Always keep the heating plate and pot bottom clean and dry.
Do not use any cooking pots consisting of plastic, inferior china, enamel or aluminium foil
Note: During heating, the pot should be covered with a fitting lid. This will save time and energy.
Attention! Hazard of fire! Overheated fats and oils can inflame. Therefore, food containing fats and oils may only be prepared under supervision!
Never splash cold water on the hot heating plate!
Appliances and accessories must have cooled completely before cleaning or moving them!
Observe the following when setting up the appliance:
- Place the appliance on a heat-resistant, stable and even surface (no varnished surfaces, no tablecloths etc.).
- Place it beyond children’s reach.
- Leave a sufficient ventilation distance around the appliance to avoid damage by heat or fat splatters and to grant an unobstructed work area.
- Unhindered air supply has to be ensured.
- Do not operate the appliance in the vicinity of sources of heat (oven, gas flame etc.) or in explosive environments, where inflammable liquids or gases are located.
  Attention! Hazard of fire! This appliance is not qualified for the installation.
Do not use the appliance as a space heater.
Pull the power plug after each use for safe switch-off.

Prior to initial use

Take the power cord out of the cord storage. In case you use a model with tension selection switch (type RK 501/SU) you first have to verify the correct setting (115 or 230 V) in accordance with the used power supply! Plug in the power plug. Heat up the appliance without a pot for approximately 5 minutes at maximum setting. This will give maximum protection to the coating of the plate. Please disregard the slight temporary formation of harmless smoke.

Operation

In case you use a model with tension selection switch (type RK 501/SU) you first have to verify the correct setting (115 or 230 V) in accordance with the used power supply!
The temperature of the heating plate can be regulated steplessly via the rotary selector.

Attention! The metal housing around the heating plate is getting hot during use. Therefore, when activating the rotary selector, mind to touch the plastic part of the housing alone.

The integrated automatic cooking system provides for a quick heating up. The hot plate heats up with maximum power until the selected temperature level has been reached. After that the thermostat maintains the set temperature and also serves as a safe overheating protection.
TIP: Switch off your appliance in time and make use of the residual heat to keep warm dishes.

Cleaning and maintenance

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning and let it cool down!

Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and detergent, do not use abrasives and steel wool.
Do not immerse appliance, power cord and power plug in water and make sure no steam may infiltrate.
Always keep heating plate dry since dampness and steam will result in rust formation.
Do not use any abrasives and solvents or sharp objects!
Never use a steam jet appliance for cleaning!
After cool-down and cleaning, the appliance can be stored in a space-saving way by inserting the power supply cord into the bottom of the appliance according to the illustration (see overleaf).
The types RK 501/S and RK 501/SU (travel hot plate sets) accommodate a convenient zip pouch, which ensures a safe and compact storage also during travelling.

WARNINGS
Read the instructions carefully as they contain important information about safety, use and maintenance of the product.
IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND KEEP IT WITH CARE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

These instructions are an integral part of the product and, throughout the entire life of the product, must be kept and be available. The documentation should be given to the subsequent owners of the product.
Attention: this coﬀ ee maker requires a heat source for its operation and develops pressure inside. Failure to comply with the instructions may cause the risk of burn or the coﬀ ee maker burst.
Before each use, make sure the coﬀ ee maker is not damaged and is complete with all its parts. Furthermore, check the valve, the funnel, the gasket, and the later plate are intact and properly positioned, as shown in the figure. In case of doubts, contact the dealer or the manufacturer.
Remove the packaging materials of the coﬀ ee maker and any warning inside it before use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of expe-rience and knowledge. Keep out of reach of children.
Use the coﬀ ee maker for the purpose that it was designed for. The product is intended for household use only.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation.
Do not touch the hot surface of the coﬀ ee maker. The surfaces get hot, therefore use the handle and the knob to move the coﬀ ee maker.
Never use the coﬀ ee maker without water in the heater.
Never use other liquids in the heater or the upper part, the coﬀ ee
The coﬀ ee maker is designed to be used only with water and ground coﬀ ee for Moka for household use: do not use other products (e.g. barley, cocoa, coﬀ ee extracts, tea, COFFEE FOR PERCOLATING FIL-TERS OR ESPRESSO MACHINES, etc.).
Make sure the steam jet is oriented far from the user, by ensuring the safety valve is not oriented towards the user.
To make an excellent creamy coﬀ ee, it is very important to respect the right amounts of water and coﬀ ee.
When using a gas heat source, the ame must not go beyond the rim of the heater.
In case of electric/ceramic glass plate, do not use the highest heat, but maintain a medium setting.
Immediately remove the coﬀ ee maker from the heat source at the end of dispensing.
Do Never not use open the or coﬀ close ee the makcoer ﬀ in ee the makover en or using in a the microwhandle. ave.
Never use the coﬀ ee maker in the oven or in a microwave.
Do not open or close the coﬀ ee maker using the handle.
During use, close the lid of the coﬀ ee maker.
In case of malfunctioning, do not use the product and contact the
After use, allow the coﬀ ee maker to cool down before opening it. After use, place the coﬀ ee maker on suitable surfaces, as its base reaches high temperatures. Do not store it in contact with amiable surfaces that might deteriorate with the heat.
Choose only the original Bialetti spare parts suitable for the model used.
At the end of dispensing there might be some water in the heater.
Never unscrew valve system (2) from the column.

Tips

When using the coﬀ ee maker for the first time, wash thoroughly with water and ll it only with water without coﬀ ee.
Make at least 3 cups of coﬀ ee, discarding them (do not drink them), following the instructions below.
Do not drink the first 3 dispensing operations of coﬀ ee as they are necessary for enhancing the aroma of coﬀ ee at best.
Make sure the safety valve is not oriented toward the user.
Hand washes only without using detergents and abrasive sponges to preserve its features over time.
Use ground coﬀ ee for Moka, that is with suitable grinding and never use new grinding coﬀ ee.
Never press coﬀ ee into the funnel.
Store each part of the coﬀ ee maker completely dry and without closing it.
Replace the gasket, if worn. It is recommended to replace it at least once a year anyway.
Do not beat the funnel to remove the coﬀ ee, as it might get damaged or get ovalized, jeopardizing proper sealing.

MAKING COFFEE

Fill the heater (10) with cold water by using the graduated measuring cup supplied (11) Fig. A, following the amounts indicated in the table (*).
Insert the funnel liter (8) into the heater (10). Fig. B.
Fill the funnel liter (8) with ground coﬀ ee for Moka, without pressing it down, taking care not to leave coﬀ ee powder on the rim of the coﬀ ee maker, Fig. C.
Screw the upper part (5) on the heater (10) and tighten well, with-out pressing too much and avoiding to force the handle (4), Fig. D.
Put the coﬀ ee maker on the heat source. In case of  ame, prevent it from going beyond the rim of the coﬀ ee unit. In case of electric/ceramic glass plate, maintain a medium setting Fig. E.
After few seconds, make sure froth formation has been completed inside the upper part (5).
Pour coImmediately ﬀ ee into remothe ve cups, Brikka evenly from the distributing heat source. the
coﬀ ee and froth*.
Immediately remove Brikka from the heat source.
Pour coﬀ ee into the cups, evenly distributing the coﬀ ee and froth.() Indicative value: it can vary based on the amount of water or coﬀ ee, the type of coﬀ ee blend, and its grinding (see table).

NOTE: After having removed Brikka from the heat source, for few seconds dispensing might be still heard from the valve system (2).
IMPORTANT: When the coﬀ ee has come out, do not leave Brikka on the heat source. The froth might disappear and the coﬀ ee might over ow from the upper part.
BIALETTI INSPECTION SAFETY VALVE (9)
The Bialetti valve has been patented and designed to guarantee the use of the coﬀ ee maker in complete safety.
Using the coﬀ ee maker with drinking water might entail the risk of forma-tion of lime scale in the hole of the valve, causing its clogging. To avoid clogging arising from lime scale, just move the small piston coming out of the valve along its axis during the normal washing operations, Fig. F. It is advisable to carry out this inspection periodically to ensure its proper oper- ation. The safety valve is a protective element and should intervene only in conditions of abnormal operation or use of the coﬀ ee maker.

FAQ

The coﬀ ee maker does not dispense:

Make sure coﬀ ee used is ground coﬀ ee for Moka.
Make sure it is not pressed into the funnel.
Make sure there is not too much water in the heater.
If the phenomenon still remains, it could signal a malfunctioning, therefore do not use the product and contact the dealer.
The coﬀ ee maker leaks water:
Check proper tightening of the coﬀ ee maker.
Check the gasket for wear and replace, if necessary.
Make sure there is no coﬀ ee powder residues on the rim of the heater.
The coﬀ ee maker does not dispense coﬀ ee:
Check proper tightening of the coﬀ ee maker.
Check the coﬀ ee maker for leakage.
The coﬀ ee maker did not make froth:
Check water level. Always use the appropriate measuring cup.
Remove Brikka from the heat source after the complete formation of froth.

Coﬀ ee leakage from the upper part:

Do not leave Brikka on the heat source at the end of dispensing and froth formation.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, allow the appliance to cool down completely.
It is advisable to clean the coﬀ ee maker in all its parts, including the dispensing column, which must be free from coﬀ ee powder obstructions.
After each use, wash with warm water without detergents and/or abrasive materials (the product CAN NOT be put in the dishwasher).
Store the product perfectly dry in all its parts and not closed to prevent any build-up of stains/oxidations.
Regularly perform the decals cation procedure:

Fill the heater with water as per normal preparation.
Add two teaspoons of citric acid or vinegar.
Reassemble the product and, without adding the coﬀ ee powder, dispense once.
Throw away the solution obtained.
Wash the coﬀ ee maker with current water and make coﬀ ee.

Regularly check that the holes of the lter plate (6) are not obstruct-ed, otherwise open them using a brush with delicate bristles or a needle.
Periodically check the internal components and, in case of wearing or damage, replace them only with original Bialetti spare parts suitable for the model used.
Replace the gasket (7), if worn. It is recommended to replace it at least once a year anyway.

DISPOSAL OF THE APPLIANCE

At the end of the life of the product, dispose it in a waste collection centre.
The adequate waste sorting and the correct disposal contribute to avoid negative impacts on the environment and public health and permit recycling of the materials which the product is made of.
For more detailed information regarding the available collection sys-tems, contract the local refuse centre or the store where the product was purchased.

WARRANTY

The product is guaranteed for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, with the functional conditions as foreseen in this instruction leaf-let. In case of claim for servicing under warranty, it is required to contact the dealer or Bialetti Industrie Spa and provide proof of purchase or an equivalent document showing the identi cation data of the dealer or the date of purchase.
Warranty does not cover:

The replaced components (plate, funnel, gasket, and handle) for non-original defects.
Failures and/or defects caused by an use, which is improper or not-compliant with the instructions.
Failures and/or defects arising from the use of non-COMPATIBLE spare parts.
Damages caused by impacts, falls, and lime scale deposits.
Via Fogliano 1 25030 Coccaglio (BS) Italy
www.bialettigroup.it
(Italy only)
www.bialetti.com

Documents / Resources

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