West Bend Fondue Maker User manual

RACLETTE

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards

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2

Heat Precautions

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2

Electricity Precautions

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3

Precautions For Use Around Children

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4

Introduction to Your Raclette

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4

Using Your Raclette

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4

Cleaning Your Raclette

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6

Cooking Tips

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6

Suggestions for Raclette Parties

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7

Warranty

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9

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should

always be followed including the following:

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care

and

use instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Do not leave appliance unattended when in use.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend

®

Housewares may cause injuries.

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has

been

damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• For

domesti

c

use on

ly.

CAUTION

To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and

follow all instructions and warnings.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle and knobs where provided. Use hot

pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the grill top or stone when they are hot.

• Do not move an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

• Do not use this appliance on the stove top, under the broiler, in the freezer,

or in the oven.

• Never overﬁ ll raclette dishes.

• Never preheat raclette dishes.

• Never place raclette dishes on grill top or stone.

• Never use raclette without stone or grill top in place.

• Never place anything heavy such as cookware on the stone or grill top.

• Never use near any ﬂ ammable items such as curtains, towels,

paper, plastic, etc.

• Never pour cold water or place frozen food on stone.

Heat Precautions

CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and

follow all instructions and warnings.

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other elec

tric

parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric

burner, in a heated oven, refrigerator or freezer.

• Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless control is set to OFF position.

• Always turn control to OFF and unplug the appliance from outlet when not in

use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool completely before putting or taking

off parts and before cleaning.

• This appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping

or entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of

the counter, table or other area.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,

make sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the Raclette (wattage

is stamped on the underside of the base). This appliance has a grounded-type

3-wire cord and the extension cord should be the same. Arrange the extension

cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement. Position the extension cord so

that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other area.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug ﬁ ts loosely or if the outlet or

extension cord feels hot.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during

operation.

Electricity Precautions

CAUTION

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To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all

instructions and warnings.

• Always supervise children.

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the appliance, as the outside

surfaces are hot during use.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange

cord to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

The name raclette refers to a type of cheese and a centuries old Swiss cooking

style. Raclette is now associated with an entire type of meal that is cooked on a

raclette grill.

A raclette grill is a great way to entertain guests with an interactive, fun, social

meal, requiring very little effort from the host or guest.

With a small amount of preparation ahead of time, a group of up to eight people

can socialize and cook any meal, snacks or appetizers together. It is a similar

experience to sitting around the campﬁ re, socializing and cooking food at the

same time.

The raclette grill allows each diner to prepare his or her food to their own

personal tastes and try different combinations of foods and ingredients in the

same meal. The raclette grill is an easy, unique cooking tool that brings friends

and family closer together providing joy and entertainment for all.

Before using for the ﬁ rst time, wash grill top, stone, raclette dishes and spatulas

with hot soapy water or in a dishwasher. Rinse thoroughly and dry. Wipe surfaces

of heating base with a damp cloth and dry.

NOTE:

Do not submerge heating base

in water or put in dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaning products.

P

recautions

for Use Around Children

Using Your Raclette

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSE HOLD USE ONLY

CAUTION

Introduction to your Raclette

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Assembly for Grill Top

Grill Top

Heating

Base

Heating Base

Mounting

Brackets

Power Light

Power

Button

Temperature Control

Stone

Heating

Base

Stone Holder

8- Raclette

Dishes

8-Spatulas

If you are using the grill top, place grill top on heating base over the four heating

base mounting brackets. Make sure the grill top is ﬁ t over the outside off all heating

base mounting brackets and is securely in place.

If you are using the stone, place stone onto the stone holder making sure that the

stone is laying ﬂ at and is inside the four heating base mounting brackets.

Assembly for Stone Top

NOTE:

You cannot use the grill top and the stone at the same time.

NOTE:

You cannot use the grill top and the stone at the same time.

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Before Cooking

1. Place heating base on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from a

ny edge.

2. Position grill top or stone securely in place on heating base.

3. With the heat control set at the OFF position, plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric

outlet only.

4. Push power button to turn on grill. Power light will come on. Set temperature

dial to desired setting. If using the grill top, preheat raclette for approximately 5

minutes. If using stone, preheat will take longer (between 20 and 30 minutes) to

reach maximum temperature.

NOTE:

A small amount of smoke and/or odor may

occur upon heating due to the release of manufacturing oils – this is normal.

Cleaning Your

Raclette

1. After using, allow to cool completely before cleaning. Stone will take longer

to

cool down.

NOTE:

Never pour cold water on hot stone or damage to stone could

occur.

2. Remove grill top or stone from heating base.

3. Grill top, stone, spatulas and raclette dishes can be washed in hot soapy water

using a soft cloth. Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh scouring powders.

Rinse thoroughly and dry. You may also clean these items in a dishwasher. Posi-

tion pieces in dishwasher so they do not touch one another or other objects being

washed.

4. Heating base can be cleaned by wiping with a damp soapy cloth.

NOTE:

Do not

place heating base in dishwasher or submerge in water.

Cooking Tips

• Cut raw meats into thin strips or 1-inch square or smaller sections

when grill

ing.

• Use raclette dishes for heating foods or for melting cheese underneath grill.

NOTE:

Do not cook raw meats in raclette dishes.

• Use grill top for cooking raw meats or heating foods. You may cook raw meats

ﬁ rst using grill top and then carefully remove and replace with stone for keeping

meats and other foods warm while you prepare your personal raclette dishes.

• Use stone for heating pre-cooked meats and heating and warming

other foods.

• Use spatulas provided for removing foods from raclette dishes.

• Use only plastic utensils on stone or grill as metal may scratch the surface.

• Do not overﬁ ll raclette dishes.

• Do not preheat raclette dishes.

• Never put frozen food or cold water on hot stone as damage to stone

could occur.

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Sugges

tions

For

R

a

clette Part

ie

s

When serving a raclette meal, there is usually a heavy base food like potatoes,

bread

or tortillas that are warmed on the grill top or stone while guests use their individual

raclette dishes to warm their favorite cheeses and toppings in slots located under the

grill top or stone. Raw meats can be cooked on the grill top, or if precooked, can be

warmed on the stone or heated in the raclette dishes. When all of your ingredients

are thoroughly heated, place your potato, bread or tortilla on a plate. Fill with meats,

cheeses and toppings of your choice by scraping the ingredients from the raclette

dishes using the spatulas provided.

The following are suggested

ingredients. There is no limit to the combinations of

ﬂ avors you can create. Try different combinations and different ingredients until you

ﬁ nd your favorites. Season all meats to your liking. Try different cheeses, condi-

ments, sauces, fresh herbs and spices for extra ﬂ avor. Quantities will vary depending

on party size.

TRADITIONAL

RACLETTE

–

Base Food:

Baby red or new potatoes or slices of

baguette style bread. Boil or bake potatoes ahead of time in microwave, stove or

oven. Warm bread or precooked potatoes on stone or grill top.

Suggested Ingredients: Meats

–

Sliced or cubed ham, sausage.

Cheeses

– Gou-

da, Swiss, Muenster or any raclette cheese.

Toppings

– Pickled Gherkin onions,

garlic, mushrooms, scallions, asparagus, broccoli, black olives, green olives, banana

peppers, dried herbs, fresh ground pepper.

MEXICAN

RACLETTE

–

Base Food:

Soft tortillas, tostadas or taco shells warmed

on the stone or grill top.

Suggested Ingredients:

Meats –

Mexican seasoned chicken breast, beef or pork

thinly sliced or cubed, ﬁ sh, shrimp or Mexican sausage.

Cheeses –

Monterey Jack,

Cheeses – Monterey Jack, Cheeses –

Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Panela, Queso Blanco, Asadero, Chihuahua or Oaxaca.

Toppings

– Black olives, jalapeno peppers, banana peppers, red bell peppers,

chickpeas, refried beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, cilantro, garlic cloves,

guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

ITALIAN

RACLETTE

–

Base Food

:

Sliced Italian bread or bruschetta warmed on

the stone or grill top.

Suggested Ingredients:

Meats

–

Pepperoni, Italian sausage, prosciutto, Italian

spiced chicken.

Cheeses –

Mozzarella, Provolone, Ricotta and Gorgonzola.

Toppings

– Black olives, capers, artichoke hearts, anchovies, onions, green

peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic cloves, Italian seasonings.

AMERICAN RACLETTE –

Base Food:

Bread, rolls, baked potatoes or French-fried

potatoes. Precook potatoes in microwave, stove or oven. Warm bread or precooked

potatoes on stone or grill top.

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Food

Type

Internal Temperature

Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork

Ground

160°F (71°C)

Beef, Veal, Lamb

Roasts Legs, Chops – Me-

dium Rare

145°F (63°C)

Beef, Veal, Lamb

Roasts Legs, Chops – Me-

dium

160°F (71°C)

Beef, Veal, Lamb

Roasts Legs, Chops – Well

Done

170°F (77°C)

Chicken, Turkey

Ground

165°F (74°C)

Whole Poultry

All Types

180°F (82°C)

Poultry

Breasts, Roasts

170°F (77°C)

Fresh Pork

Medium

160°F (71°C)

Fresh Pork

Well Done

170°F (77°C)

Ham

Cooking Required

160°F (71°C)

Ham

Fully Cooked

140°F (60°C)

Egg Dishes

All Types

160°F (71°C)

Stufﬁ ng

In Bird

165°F (74°C)

Left Overs

All Types

165°F (74°C)

Suggested Ingredients:

Meats -

Cocktail weenies, meatballs, ground beef, chicken

ﬁ sh or pork.

Cheeses –

American, Velveeta, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack,

Cheeses – American, Velveeta, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Cheeses –

Swiss, Havarti, Gouda.

Toppings

–

Black olives, green olives,

– Black olives, green olives, –

pickles, jalapeno

peppers,

banana peppers, red bell peppers, onions,

tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli,

cauliﬂ ower, sour cream, salt and pepper.

SHISKEBAB

RACLETTE

– Base Food:

Pita bread or tortillas warmed on stone or

grill top.

Suggested Ingredients

:

Meats –

Strips of lamb, cubed chicken, pork, beef and

Meats – Strips of lamb, cubed chicken, pork, beef and Meats –

shrimp.

Cheeses –

American, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Havarti,

Cheeses – American, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Havarti, Cheeses –

Gouda and Feta.

Toppings

–

Red or green bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes,

– Red or green bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, –

mushrooms, yellow or green squash, chickpeas, cucumber sauce, lemon wedges,

capers and artichoke hearts.

BREAKFAST

RACLETTE

– Base Food:

English mufﬁ ns, eggs and hash browns

can be cooked or toasted on the grill top or stone. A single egg can be cooked in a

raclette dish.

Suggested Ingredients: Meats –

Bacon, sausage or ham.

Suggested Ingredients: Meats – Bacon, sausage or ham. Suggested Ingredients: Meats –

Cheeses –

American,

Cheeses – American, Cheeses –

Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Havarti, Gouda, Feta.

Toppings

–

red or green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, minced garlic,

salt and pepper.

RECOMMENDED COOKING TEMPERATURES

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend

®

Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and work-

manship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the

appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the West Bend

®

Housewares, LLC

Instruction Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge

at West Bend

®

Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to household use only.

The West Bend

®

Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including discolor-

ation, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend

®

Housewares, LLC warranty is

null and void, as determined solely by West Bend

®

Housewares, LLC, if the appliance is dam-

aged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the appliance is altered

in any way or if used outside of an household setting.

This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary

from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR

OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND

®

HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,

INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN

CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE

.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please contact

the West Bend

®

Housewares Customer Service Department at (866) 290-1851 or e-mail us at

[email protected]. Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written receipts

are not accepted. West Bend Housewares is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts (if available) may be ordered direct from West Bend

®

House

wares, LLC

by ordering online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the

service department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend Housewares, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P.O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back

of the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include

your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it

appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares, LLC. Call

Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s (were applicable) sales tax and

a shipping/processing fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for

delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of

your new West Bend

®

Housewares, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales

receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift:______________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: ___________________________________________

Item Number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): ________________________

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