BUFFALO HT759 Heat and Soup Kettle Instruction Manual

: September 16, 2024
: BUFFALO

Heat and Hold Soup Kettle

Instruction manual

Model : HT759

Safety Instructions

Position on a flat, stable surface.
A service agent/qualified technician should carry out installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any components on this product.
Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the following:
– Health and Safety at Work Legislation
– BS EN Codes of Practice
– Fire Precautions
– IEE Wiring Regulations
– Building Regulations
Caution! Hot surface!
DO NOT immerse the appliance in water.
DO NOT clean with jet/ pressure washers.
DO NOT move or carry the appliance when it is switched on and containing hot food.
DO NOT operate the appliance without water in the outer container.
Keep the lid closed when not serving.
Always switch off and disconnect the power supply to the appliance when not in use.
Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an BUFFALO agent or a recommended qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.
BUFFALO recommend that this appliance should be periodically tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection, Polarity Test, Earth Continuity, Insulation Continuity and Functional Testing.
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 without supervision.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of Children aged less than 8 years.
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.
BUFFALO recommend that this product is connected to a circuit protected by an appropriate RCD (Residual Current Device).

Introduction

Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of this machine will provide the best possible performance from your BUFFALO product.

Intended for Wet Heat only!

Pack Contents

The following is included:

BUFFALO Soup Kettle
Lid, metal collar
Inner pot
Instruction manual

BUFFALO prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of unpacking the contents are supplied fully functional and free of damage.

Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your BUFFALO dealer immediately.

Installation

Note: Do not install the appliance in an area where a water jet could be used.

Ensure the location for the unit can support its weight when full.

Remove the appliance from the packaging. Make sure that all protective plastic film and plastic coatings are thoroughly removed from all surfaces.
Before using for the first time, clean the inner pot with soapy water then dry well. For details, please refer to ‘Cleaning, Care & Maintenance’.

Operation

Control panel

HEAT mode indicator light
Display
Heat mode button
Hold mode button
Power control buttons
Standby button: In heating/hold mode, press to enter Standby directly
HOLD mode indicator light

Getting started

1. Fill the outer pot with approximately 3.5L water. Do not exceed the MAX marking.
2. Attach the metal collar, then carefully place the inner pot into the appliance. Fit the lid.

Note: The inner pot must NOT float, even when empty. If the pot floats, reduce the amount of water in the outer pot.

3. Connect the appliance to the mains power supply and turn on the power switch (“ I ” position).
4. The display will show “ – “, indicating the appliance has entered Standby.

HEAT mode

Heat mode should be used when re-heating Soups and other foods from refrigerated or cold… This is to ensure the food is heated quickly and safely to serving temperature.

1. Press the heat mode button to start heating at full power. The heating mode indicator light will turn on and the display will show “H”.
2. Press the heat mode button repeatedly to select the interval for stirring time alarm (off, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes). The selected time indicator light will turn on.

Tip: In general, the higher concentration of the soup, the shorter interval for stirring.
(Like for mashed potato soup, 5-min interval for stirring is recommended.)

3. After pre-heating for about 20 minutes, pour the soup into the inner pot.
4. During heating, the appliance will give out 5 beeps at the set time interval to remind the user to stir the contents to avoid burning.
5. When the soup is heated, press the hold mode button to manually switch from heating mode to hold mode (Keeping warm mode). Or, the appliance will keep working at full power thus consume extra electricity.

Note: When the appliance is on under heating mode for 2 hours, it will automatically switch from heating mode to hold mode.

Attention: Never move or carry the appliance when it is switched on or contains hot liquid.

HOLD mode

Hold mode should be used to hold already hot food at optimum serving temperatures. The desired power/temperature can be set according to preference and type of food.

1. Press the hold mode button to enter the hold mode. The indicator light will turn on.
2. Press the power control buttons and to set the temperature level:

Level on display	Temperature (ºC)
1	50-55
2	55-60
3	60-65
4	65-70
5	70-75
6	75-80
7	80-85
8	85-90
9	>90

3. After about 5 minutes, the appliance starts to keep the soup at the set temperature level.
4. After use, turn off the power switch (“ O ” position) and unplug the appliance.

Cleaning, Care & Maintenance

Always turn off and disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.
Clean any spilt food on the appliance immediately.
Use soapy water and a damp cloth to clean the exterior of the appliance.
The inner container and lid are dishwasher safe.
Dry thoroughly after cleaning.

Descaling

In hard water areas lime scale can build up within the appliance after prolonged use. To descale the appliance.

Remove the lid and inner pot first.
Pour a solution of de-scaler and water into the outer pot.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the de-scale solution with reference to the length of time required to soak, agitation, water temperature and on how to dispose of the solution safely.
Fill the outer pot with clean water and turn the appliance On to flush out the system. Flush out the system thoroughly to remove any de-scaler residue.
The appliance is now ready for use.

Note: Use a suitable descaler and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. BUFFALO recommend that this appliance is descaled every 3 months or more frequently in hard water areas.

IMPORTANT: Failure to descale or maintain will invalidate your guarantee.

Troubleshooting

A qualified technician should carry out repairs if required.

Fault

| Probable Cause|

Solution

---|---|---
The unit is not working| The unit is not switched on| Check the unit is plugged in correctly and switched on
Plug and lead are damaged| Replace plug or lead
Fuse in the plug has blown| Replace the plug fuse
Mains power supply fault| Check mains power supply
Auto re-set activated| Allow product to cool for 30 minutes
Display issue| Problem with the temperature fuse or PCB components| Consult a qualified technician for checking and replacement
Indicator light not On| Problem with PCB components| Consult a qualified technician for replacement
Soup not heating up| Wrong working mode selected| Select the heating mode
Soup not warm| Insufficient temperature setting| Increase temperature setting

Technical Specifications

Note: Due to our continuous improvement process, the product specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model

| Voltage| Power| Current| Capacity| Weight| Dimensions
H x W x D mm
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
HT759| 220-240V~
50-60Hz| 1400W| 6.09A| 9L| 5.78kg|

405 x 303 x 312

Electrical Wiring

This appliance is supplied with a 3 pin BS1363 plug and lead.

The plug is to be connected to a suitable mains socket.

This appliance is wired as follows:

Live wire (coloured brown) to terminal marked L
Neutral wire (coloured blue) to terminal marked N
Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to terminal marked E

This appliance must be earthed.

If in doubt consult a qualified electrician.

Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.

Compliance

The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal in your area.

BUFFALO parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with regulatory standards and specifications set by international, independent, and federal authorities.

BUFFALO products have been approved to carry the following symbol:

All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BUFFALO.
Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, BUFFALO reserve the right to change specifications without notice.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Equipment Type	Model
Heat and hold soup kettle	HT759 (-E)
Application of Territory Legislation & Council Directives(s)	**Low

Voltage Directive (LVD) – 2014/35/EU
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
EN 60335-1:2012 +A11:2014 +A13:2017 +A1:2019
+A14:2019 +A2:2019 +A15:2021 +A16:2023
EN 60335-2-15:2016 +A11:2018 +A1:2021 +A2:2021 +A12:2021
EN62233:2008 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive
2014/30/EU – recast of 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
(S.I. 2016/1091)
EN IEC 55014-1:2021
EN IEC 55014-2:2021
EN IEC 61000-3-2: 2019+A1: 2021
EN 61000-3-3: 2013+A1: 2019+A2: 2021
Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive
(RoHS) 2015/863 amending Annex II to Directive
2011/65/EU
Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3032)
Manufacturer Name| Buffalo**

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Territory Legislation, Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Date	24 th Jul 2024
Signature
Full Name	Ashley Hooper
Position	Group Head of Product Quality & Compliance

Commercial Manager/ Importer
Manufacturer Address| Fourth Way,
Avonmouth,
Bristol,
BS11 8TB
United Kingdom| Unit 9003,
Blarney Business Park,
Blarney,
Co. Cork
Ireland

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