Andrew James AJ000067 User manual
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Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the
manual safe for future reference.
Fondue
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Contents page
General safeguards Page 3
Appliance components Page 4
Before use Page 5
Using the appliance for the rst me Page 5
Fondue forks Page 6
Cleaning Page 6
For the best results Page 7
Recipe ideas Page 7
UK and EU Guarantee Page 11
Disposal of the appliance Page 12
Electrical informaon Page 13
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General safeguards
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precauons should always be
followed including:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilies or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instrucon
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 cord out of reach of children less than
8 years old.
Always ensure the voltage on the rang label corresponds to the voltage in
your home.
Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the
plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualied electrician or a service
repair centre. If in doubt please contact our customer service team.
The appliance is intended for domesc use only. Industrial or commercial use
will void the warranty. The supplier cannot be held responsible for injury or
damage if the appliance has been used for anything other than its intended
use.
Incorrect operaon and use can damage the appliance and cause injury to
the user.
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in anyway. If the
unit has been damaged take the unit for examinaon and or repair by an
authorised service agent.
Do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug or the power cord in
water or any other liquid for any reason.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by
someone who is suitably qualied to avoid a potenal hazard.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the
cord is not in a posion where it can be pulled or tripped over accidentally.
Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place the cord near
hot gas or electric burners or in a heated oven.
Use of an extension cord with this appliance is not recommended. However
if it is necessary to use an extension cord, ensure that the extension cord is
equal to or greater than the power consumpon of the appliance to avoid
overheang of the appliance and extension cord. Do not use any other
appliance on the extension cord. Do not place the extension cord in a
posion where it can be pulled on by children or animals or be tripped over.
Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even and stable surface. Do not
place the unit on a hot surface.
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Always remove the plug of the appliance safely. Do not pull on the
appliances cord to remove the appliance plug from the electrical socket.
Never handle or operate the appliance with wet hands.
Appliance components
A. Power on light
B. Heater plate
C. Carrying Handle (use when product is cool)
D. Bowl
E. Separator ring
F. Fondue Fork
G. Temperature control knob
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Before use
Remove all packaging from the fondue and bowl including the items inside
the pan.
Before you use the fondue for the rst me, we recommend that you wipe
the inner surface of the bowl, fondue forks and the outside of the hot plate
unit with a slightly damp cloth. Dry thoroughly, this will remove any residue
le on from the manufacturing process.
Ensure the surface of the heater plate is dry before use.
Using the appliance for the rst me
When using the fondue, add the ingredients to the bowl and place the fork
separator ring onto the rim of the bowl.
Place the bowl onto the hotplate’s heang plate then plug in the appliance
to the power supply. Adjust the temperature control to the required seng.
The dot on the casing indicates the temperature level selected.
When the fondue is switched on the thermostat will cycle on and o during
use to keep the food in the bowl at an approximate constant temperature.
You will hear a clicking sound as the thermostat switches on and o.
When using the fondue be careful when taking food out of the hot bowl and
check that all the food is cooked thoroughly, meats in parcular.
When you have nished using the fondue allow the bowl and the appliance
to cool down before moving it.
To switch o the appliance, align the dot on the control knob with the dot on
the casing.
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Fondue Forks
Connect the fork and the handle to each other by screwing them together . There
are two opons:
Normal fork length
Screw the fork into the handle end with the silver coloured ring.
Reduced fork length
For cheese or chocolate fondue preparaons– screw the fork into the back end of
the handle.
Warning!
Ensure the food is thoroughly cooked inside and out.
Always unplug the fondue aer use.
Never leave the appliance plugged in aer use.
Do not use the appliance as a room heater.
Never leave the appliance unaended when it is switched on.
The handles of the bowl will get hot during use, so always use oven gloves if
the bowl must be moved in an emergency situaon.
Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and wait unl the appliance has
cooled down.
Wipe the fondue with a warm damp cloth ensuring no moisture, oil or
grease gets inside the electrical appliance. Do not immerse the electrical
appliance in any liquid.
The bowl and fondue forks may be immersed in hot soapy water, we do not
recommend dish washing these items.
Do not clean any part of the appliance with any strong detergents, abrasive
cleaners, pads or steel wool as this will damage the surface.
Wait unl the fondue is completely cool before storing.
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For best results
Do not add very “wet” food into hot frying oil as wet food can cause the oil
to foam and overow.
Food should be cut roughly the same size so that it cooks evenly and
thoroughly.
Many types of food can be coated before fondue frying. Typical coangs are
baer or breadcrumbs.
Always wait unl the fondue oil has reached the desired temperature before
adding the food.
Do not overll the pan.
Recipe Ideas
Savoyard cheese fondue
Ingredients
1kg cheese, including Emmenthal, 250g Comte and 250g Appenzel
1 crushed clove of garlic
60cl dry white wine
1 tablespoon of kirsch
Method
1. Put the wine into the bowl and warm it for 10 minutes on seng 2.
2. Meanwhile grate the cheese coarsely.
3. Add the garlic to the wine and gradually sr in the cheese.
4. Sr well to create a smooth fondue.
5. Add the kirsch and season to taste.
6. Serve with cubes of crusty bread.
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Swiss fondue with tomatoes
Ingredients
1kg Gruyere cheese, grates
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
2 teaspoons cornour, mixed to a paste with water
50cl dry white wine
Method
1. Place all the ingredients in the bowl.
2. Heat gently on seng 2, srring the ingredients connuously.
3. Serve in cubes with crusty bread and or boiled potatoes.
4. Serve silver skin onions and pickled gherkins as accompaniments.
Oil
Method
1. Heat 1 litre of sunower oil at seng 5 for approx. 15 minutes.
2. Mean while cut steak, chicken, pork llet into 1.5cm strips.
3. Place a strip of meat onto the fondue fork and immerse it in the hot oil unl
its cooked to your required taste.
You can also make delicious dipping baer for prawns, sh and vegetables.
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Basic baer recipe
Ingredients
150g self raising our
200ml dry cider
Method
1. Mix enough cider into the our to create a baer, you may not need all of
the cider.
2. Dip the sh/vegetables rst into a light coang of our and then add in the
baer.
3. Cook for approx. 1 minute to create a crispy coang.
Alternavely, try coang chicken and prawns in sesame seeds and serve
with a dipping sauce.
Dipping sauce
Ingredients
1 clove of garlic, crushed
0.5cm ginger, nely grated
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sh sauce
50cl soy sauce
Bouillon
Method
Simply add 1.2 litres of water with a good quality stock cube to make a
simple stock.
Heat the stock on seng 6 unl it reaches a rolling boil.
To create a Chinese fondue add 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 teaspoons of grated
ginger, 3 nely chopped spring onions, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 star
anise.
This can be served with chicken, beef and prawns as well as vegetables.
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Red wine fondue
Method
Place 1 litre of light red wine in the bowl.
Add 1 sck of celery, nely sliced, 1 onion studded with 6 cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1
sliced leek, 1 sliced carrot, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
Heat to simmer on seng 5 and allow it to cook for around 15 minutes to
fully draw out the avours.
Slice steak, venison or duck breast into 1.5cm strips and cook accordingly to
personal taste in the hot stock.
Sweet fondue
Chocolate
Ingredients
500g good quality dark chocolate
400ml double cream
1 tablespoon of rum, brandy or grand marnier (oponal)
Method
Heat the cream on seng 2 unl it is just warm.
Break the chocolate into pieces and add it to the cream.
Sr well and connue to heat unl the chocolate is melted and mixed with
the cream.
Add the liquor (not necessary)
Serve with a variety of fruits and cubes of sponge cake.
For an indulgent treat, oer separate dishes of grated chocolate, nuts, desiccated
coconut and hundreds and thousands and dip the chocolate coated fruit into the
dips.
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