cookworks KHC-617D Digital Halogen Oven Instruction Manual

: June 22, 2024
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Table of Contents

KHC-617D Digital Halogen Oven
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
BEFORE FIRST USE
ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTION
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING WITH EXTENDER RING
COOKING HINTS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
COOKING TIME SUGGESTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TECHNICAL DATA
References
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KHC-617D Digital Halogen Oven
Instruction Manual cookworks KHC 617D Digital Halogen
Oven DIGITAL HALOGEN OVEN
Model No.: KHC-617D

KHC-617D Digital Halogen Oven

Care & Instruction Manual
WARNING: This appliance is operating at high temperatures. To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read these instructions paying particular attention to the Safety Warnings before you operate this product and retain for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You should only plug the appliance into a 220V240V AC, 50Hz earthed socket outlet. Connect it to other power sources may damage the appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
Please read through the instruction manual before your first use and keep it for future use.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
Switch off and unplug when not in use and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not stare directly into the halogen tube.
Do not touch hot surface or surface may be hot. Always wear protective, insulated oven gloves or mitts when removing food items or handling the Halogen oven – The oven gets very hot.
WARNING – Must use the lid handle to remove/place the glass lid from/on the glass pot to operate the safety switch for safety issue.
WARNING – DO NOT put the glass lid directly on the table or similar surface. Only place the glass lid on the provided metal stand (Lid holder).
To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or main body in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Do not leave food in oven overnight.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before attaching or removing parts or cleaning.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Take it to a qualified service engineer for examination and repair.
Do not use accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as may cause injury.
Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food or liquids.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
– farm houses;
– by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
– bed and breakfast type environments
The appliance must not be immersed in water.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.
Do not store any item on the oven during operation.
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.
Always carry the appliances by the handles on the lids. NEVER lift the appliances by hanging the power cord.
When operating the oven, keep at least 10cm of space on all sides of the oven to allow for adequate air circulation.
Use on a secure and stable worktop. Do not place near the edge of the worktop.
Do not place the product where it can either fall or be submerged into water or any other liquid.
Always place the glass pot into the base before plugging in the power plug and switching ON.
Never operate the oven without first placing it on the supplied base.
Do not move the oven while in use.
A fire may occur if the oven is covered by or placed near the flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
Never leave the product unattended while in use.
Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: cardboard, plastic, paper, or anything similar.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use.
To disconnect, pull the lid handle upward (i.e. Off position), then remove plug from wall outlet. Always hold the plug, but never pull the cord.
The appliance has a tempered, safety glass cover and container. The glass is stronger than ordinary glass and more resistant to breakage. Avoid scratching cover and container surface or nicking edges. If the glass has a scratch or nick, contact a qualified service engineer for examination.
All metal items in the oven, such as the cooking racks, can get very hot during cooking. Please be careful when removing these items from the oven. Always wear oven gloves or use the provided tongs.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may get hot when the appliance is operating. Please make sure that the power cord will not touch the container and the lid when the appliance is in operation.
Please use the appliances with supplied containers and supports.
The handle of the appliance should not be pushed down when the lid is not on the container.
DO NOT operate the Halogen Oven near to where aerosol products are being used.
NOTE – This product may emit some odour when it is first used. This is due to lubricant on the elements burning off and is NORMAL. It will not continue following further use.
Important- Always place the glass pot on the pot support stand when cooking your food. NEVER put the glass pot directly on the countertop. Never leave the product unattended while in use.
Always be extremely cautious when preparing foods using fats and oil around heat as these can catch fire or scold.
Where you see this symbol on the product or attachments, it means:
CAUTION: Hot Surface
The product is not to be used if it has been dropped, or if there are visible signs of damage.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separated remote-control system.
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.
The outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
WARNING! – The lid should be unplugged when cooking is done and before it is lifted from the pot as accidental closure of the handle will re-energies the heating element.
Never cook stews casseroles or any liquid based food such as soup directly in the Halogen oven bowl as the unit can become damaged by liquid splashes and vapour” See the Cooking hints section for instruction on how to cook stews and casseroles correctly.”
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

Product
A. Digital control panel
B. Lid unit
C. Lid handle with safety switch
D. Glass pot
E. Extender ring
F. Base support stand

Accessories

Tongs
Low rack
High rack
Lid holder

Digital Control Panel

Temperature indicator
Time indicator
Power button
Time button (+/-)
Pause button
LED display
Start button
Temp. button (+/-)

cookworks KHC 617D Digital Halogen Oven - Control
Panel

BEFORE FIRST USE

DO NOT operate the Halogen Oven with other household appliances plugged into the same power socket as there may be a risk of fusing the circuit.
Remove the lid, glass pot, base and accessories from the retail box.
Read the instruction thoroughly and follow the important safety instructions.
Clean parts with damp cloth thoroughly. Never clean the lid with water or any other liquid. Only the glass pot can be wash by water or other liquid.
Make sure all the parts are completely dry before use.
Select a flat, heat-resistant, non-flammable surface to operate the oven.
Ensure the power cord is not touching anything hot.
Ensure you have adequate clear space above the product when raising the glass lid from the glass pot.

ASSEMBLING INSTRUCTION

Place the base support stand on a stable, flat and dry surface.
Place the glass pot onto base support stand.
Insert the mains plug into a mains power outlet.
Carefully place the lid on the glass pot.
Note: The appliance will only operate when the handle is pushed down into a horizontal position to activate the safety switch.
Push the release button on the handle and then put the handle down to ensure the safety switch at the rear of the lid is pressed.
Set the temperature to 100°C and timer to 15 minutes. (see section “operation instructions ” )
After a few minutes a small amount of smoke and odour may be emitted from the oven, this is normal on first use.
Once the oven has reached its timed stop, pull the handle upward.
Unplug the unit from mains. Remove the lid and place it into the lid holder to let it cool down.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Always operate this product on a flat horizontal surface.
Do not operate under or near curtains or other combustible materials.
Using the appliance
Remove the lid unit and put it on the Lid holder.
Then put the most suitable rack into the glass pot before placing the food inside. Cooking the food without the rack is not recommended. Putting the food on the rack can improve the hot air circulation around the food. Keep the food away from the glass wall at least 3cm.

Note: Food can be packed into aluminum foil or put onto an oven-safe container.

Set up:
Place the lid on the glass pot securely. Make sure the food does not touch the lid and allow at least 10 cm clearance from the halogen bulb.
Standby mode:
Once the appliance is plugged in securely, push the release button on the handle and push down the handle into the horizontal position to activate the safety switch at the rear side of the appliance. LED display will turn on the center colon with meaning of standby. If the safety switch is not activated, the oven will stay OFF.
ON mode:
Press the Power button and then the unit will switch from Standby mode to ON mode. The Time indicator will light up and LED display will display 0:10, which is the default time setting. (default temperature setting is 120 °C) Press the Power button again and then the unit will switch back to Standby mode.
Set cooking time and temperature (in ON mode):
• Press the Time button (+/-), the Timer indicator will flash, press the (+) or (-) button lightly to increase or reduce the time selected in increments of 1 minute from 1 min to 3 hours. Holding the (+) or (-) button will help the increment change faster.
• Press the Temp. button (+/-), the temperature indicator will flash. press the (+) or (-) button lightly to increase or reduce the temperature selection in increments of 10°C, from 60°C to 250°C. Holding the button will help the increment change faster.
The timing and temperature are now set and the cooking process commences when the START button is pressed. The halogen bulb will illuminate as the Halogen Oven begins the cooking cycle. The halogen bulb will switch off once the desired temperature has been reached, however the cooking cycle will continue.
The halogen tube is thermostatically controlled and has to switch on and off (light on and off) automatically during the cooking process to maintain the desired cooking temperature This is not a fault. The fan will still run for the entire cooking cycle.
When the cooking time has completed (0:00), an audible beep will be heard. The fan will continue running for a while to cool down before the cooking cycle completely stops.
Pull the lid handle up into the vertical position. Raise the lid using the lid handle and put it onto the lid holder to cool down. NEVER put the hot oven lid onto the countertop or table after cooking. This may damage the surface of the furniture or cause a fire hazard.
Remove heating rack from glass pot using the tongs.
Note: Always ensure that oven gloves or mitts are worn during this process.
Always unplug the appliance from the mains power socket after use.

Pause
Press PAUSE button to pause the cooking cycle, press the START button to resume and continue the cooking cycle.
Or
Pull the lid handle up into the vertical position to switch the oven into OFF position. Push the lid handle down again and then press the START button again to resume and continue the cooking cycle.
Cancel and Reset
Press the Power button twice will cancel the cooking cycle and reset the timer and temperature setting to default values. (10 minutes and 120 °C)
NOTE: please use PAUSE/Pull the lid handle if you only want to suspend the cooking for a while.
Preheating
The Halogen oven heats up much quicker than a conventional oven, preheating is less likely required. If preheating is still required, set the required temperature and set the time for 5 minutes. Once the temperature
has been reached, the halogen bulb will turn off and the food can now be placed in the glass pot.
WARNING: DO NOT touch the glass surface of the Halogen Oven – it will get extremely hot when in use and will remain hot for some time afterwards.
When removing the glass lid, always use the lid handle to raise the lid, as this will operate the safety switch and turn the Halogen Oven power off. The Halogen Oven will be very hot; ensure that oven gloves or mitts are used when opening the glass lid.

COOKING WITH EXTENDER RING

While the size of the food is larger than the glass pot, the extender ring should be used to enlarge the internal capacity of the oven, the extender ring fits between the glass pot and the lid. The set-up of the oven with the extender ring fitted is the same as the normal set-up procedure.

The food capacity with and without the extender ring is nominally 15 litres and 10 litres respectively.
WARNING： The extender ring can become very hot when the halogen oven is operating. NEVER attempt to touch the metal ring with your bare hands. You will risk getting burnt.

COOKING HINTS

The cooking time depends on the size and weight etc. of the food to be cooked. Most meat, for example, comes with a recommended cooking time.
This should be used as a guide only as the Halogen Oven cooks faster than conventional ovens so you may need to allow less time to cook the food. For guidance, refer to the cooking times suggested in this booklet.
To ensure that the food is cooked, use a cooking thermometer or pierce the food with a fork or skewer to check for uncooked juice on meats, poultry, etc. When cooking vegetables, check for tenderness.
Moisture may build up inside the Halogen Oven when cooked food is not removed soon after the cooking time has expired. The steam/moisture buildup can be avoided by removing the food as soon as it is cooked.
Use the tongs provided to lift the food off the cooking racks.
Always ensure that food is piping hot inside before serving.
Casseroles and stews should only be cooked in halogen oven if placed in a smaller casserole dish with its own lid fitted, this is then placed in the bowl of the halogen oven with at least 5cm clearance between top and sides of the Halogen oven, the lower rack should be used to allow air circulation under the casserole dish otherwise the contents may not cook evenly.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
CAUTION: Always unplug and allow the oven to cool down before cleaning.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, never immerse the lid in water or other liquid.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to wash the glass bowl or lid until they have cooled down to room temperature. If cold water is poured onto the glass while it is still hot, it could crack or break the glass.
Wipe lid using a damp, clean dish cloth or sponge with a little mild dishwashing detergent.
DO NOT use steel wool scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or scrape surfaces with metal utensils as this may damage the unit.
Wash glass pot and the accessories in mild detergent and water.
Wipe the base stand with sponge or dish cloth with mild dishwashing detergent. DO NOT immerse into water.
If scrubbing is necessary, use a nylon or polyester mesh pad.
Ensure all parts are completely dry before storage.
The glass pot is NOT DISHWASHER PROOF.
The electrical lid unit or accessories must not be put in a dishwasher as they are NOT DISHWASHER PROOF.

COOKING TIME SUGGESTIONS

Note: Always remember that cooking instructions are intended only as a guide. If you have followed the instructions and the food is still not piping hot throughout, simply return it to the oven and cook it until it is.

Food	Time	Temperature
Chicken	30-40min	180-200°C
Fish	10-15min	130-150°C
Pork	15-20min	180-200°C
Cake	10-12min	140-160°C
Lobster	12-15min	140-160°C
Shrimp	10-12min	150-180°C
Sausage	10-13min	120-150°C
Potato	12-15min	180-200°C
Rice	15-20min	150-180°C
Crab	10-13min	140-160°C

Fahrenheit to Celsius Conversion Table

Fahrenheit (F°)	Celsius (C°)
140	60
176	80
212	100
248	120
284	140
320	160
356	180
392	200
428	220
464	240
482	250

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check problems using the chart below. If the oven still does not work properly, contact a qualified serviceperson.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE
Burnt food	Temperature set too high, or time set too long.
Undercooked food	Temperature set too low, or time set too short.
Unit will not power ON	Handle not pushed down in order to activate the safety

switch. Thermostat not set.
Timer not set.
The halogen tube doesn’t light up| Oven temperature has reached thermostat temperature setting.
Timer has completed its set running time.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model no.	KHC-617D
Voltage	AC 220-240V 50-60Hz
Power	1200-1400 W
Oven capacity	Nominally 10 litres, extendable to 15 litres using extender

RECYCLING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
You should now recycle your waste electrical goods and in doing so help the environment.
This symbol means an electrical product should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please ensure it is taken to a suitable facility for disposal when finished with.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk, click on “bank locator” and enter your postcode to find your nearest recycling site.
PLUG / WIRING ADVICE
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following UK electrical code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH
Non-rewireable plug
This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable” plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the appliance must not be used.
Rewireable plug
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in a rewireable plug. Rewireable plugs should only be replaced by a suitably competent person. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

The BLUE wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N
The BROWN wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L
The GREEN & YELLOW wire must be connecting to the terminal marked with the letter E or the earth symbol ****.
Produced in China.
Argos Limited, 489-499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton
Keynes, MK9 2NW.
Argos (N.I.) Ltd, Forest side Shopping Centre, Upper
Gulwali, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT8 6FX.
Argos Distributors (Ireland) Limited, Unit 7,
Ashburner Retail Park, Ballyfin Road, Ashburner,
County Meat, Ireland
www.argos.co.uk/cookworks
Tel: 0345 640 3030

PRODUCT GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase.
Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

The guarantee does not cover accidental damage, misuse. cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items.
The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual. A replacement copy of this Instruction Manual can be obtained from www.argos-support.co.uk
It must be used solely for domestic purpose.
The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair.
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
- The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages.
- The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights.

Guarantor: Argos Limited
489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 2NW
www.argos-support.co.uk