User manual RUSSELL HOBBS HOT TRAY AND BUFFET SERVER

[. . . ] 6 If you spill something, wipe it up with a thick cloth and a lot of care. 7 Sit the hot tray on a stable, level, heatproof (not just heat-resistant) surface. 8 It gets hot underneath as well, so don't put it on polished woodwork, carpet, anything that can't stand heat, or anything that might burn or char, and put table mats underneath it ­ just in case. 9 It'll stay hot for a while after unplugging, don't leave it unattended while it's still hot, and let it cool down before cleaning and storing away 10 Don't connect the hot tray to an external timer or remote control system. [. . . ] , The dishes supplied hold a bit more than 2 litres. 5 If you're using any other serving dishes, put them on the hot tray when it's cold, so they warm up with the hot tray. 3 1 2 3 4 warming up 6 Plug the hot tray into the power socket (switch the socket on, if it's switchable). 7 Turn the control to 3 (maximum) ­ the light will glow. 9 When it has warmed up, turn the control to the setting you want. The range is about 68°C to 93°C, depending on local conditions. 10 To switch the hot tray off, turn the control to 0 ­ the light will go out. , Take care ­ the hot tray will remain hot for some time after it's switched off. in use 11 You may put dishes of hot food straight from the oven on the hot tray. 12 Transfer hot food from pots on the stove to preheated dishes, and put the dishes on the hot tray. 13 Don't put cold dishes on a hot surface, or hot dishes on a cold surface. Thermal shock might crack or shatter the dishes. 14 Take care when using metal dishes or unglazed stoneware on the hot tray. They might scratch the surface of the hot tray. 15 Use dishes with lids, to retain moisture, and prevent food from drying out (or cover with aluminium foil). 16 Use open dishes for food that needs to be kept crisp ­ but watch that the food doesn't dry out. 17 Flat bottomed dishes will have a greater area in contact with the hot tray. 18 Don't pile food in layers in closed dishes. 19 Take care when keeping coffee warm on the hot tray. After about an hour, chemical changes will occur in the coffee liquor which will affect its taste. caution take care handling dishes of hot liquids ­ take extra care with hot oil. spillages 20 If you spill something on the hot tray, use a thick cloth to protect your fingers when wiping it up, and take care that you don't touch the hot tray. care and maintenance 21 Unplug the hot tray and let it cool down fully. [. . . ] It's on the rating plate (usually underneath the product). The product isn't user-serviceable. If it's not working, read the instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it's still not working, consult your retailer. [. . . ]