elddis Crusader - Leaks

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HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT
To season, first heat the hotplate for 30 seconds
on a medium setting, then switch off. Pour a
minimal amount of unsalted vegetable oil onto a
clean dry cloth or paper towel, and apply a thin
coat of oil to the hotplate surface. Wipe off any
excess oil, then heat the hotplate on a medium
setting for one minute. Occasional seasoning will
help to maintain its appearance.
Gas Burners
Ensure the gas cylinder is turned on.
In the event of a gas smell turn off at the cylinder
and contact supplier.
Burners - Each burner is controlled individually
and is monitored by a flame supervision device. In
the event of the burner flames being accidentally
extinguished, turn off the burner control and do
not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least
one minute.
To light the burner, press in and turn the knob
anti-clockwise to the full rate position and apply a
light to the burner or press the ignition button if
fitted. It is necessary to hold the knob depressed
during ignition and for approximately fifteen
seconds after the burner has lit to allow the
probe to reach temperature. Should the flame go
out when the knob is released, the procedure
should be repeated holding the knob depressed
for slightly longer.
Using the appliance
For simmering, turn the knob further anti-
clockwise to the low rate position.
To turn the burner off, rotate knob fully
clockwise until the line on the knob lines up with
the dot on the control panel.
The burners on this appliance have fixed aeration
and no adjustment is required. Depending on the
gas being used, the burners should flame as
follows:
Propane - the flames should burn quietly
with a blue/green colour with no sign of
yellow tips.
Butane - Normally on initial lighting, as small
amount of yellow tipping will occur and then
slightly increases as the burner heats up.
Each burner will accommodate pans from 10 to
20cm apart from one burner which will accept a
22cm pan. For right hand control units this
burner is the rear left, and for the left hand
control units this burner is the front right.
In all cases, care should be taken not to overload
the appliance as reduced performance may result.
When using small pans, the flame should not
spread beyond the base of the pan as this will
reduce the efficiency of the burner.
Do’s and Don’ts
DO read the user instructions carefully before
using the appliance for the first time.
DO allow the burners to heat before using the
first time, in order to expel any smells before
the introduction of food.
DO clean the appliance regularly.
DO remove spills as soon as they occur.
DO check that controls are in the off position
when finished.
DO NOT allow children near the appliance when
in use. Turn pan handles away from the front
so that they cannot be caught accidentally.
DO NOT allow fats or oils to build up in the
base of the hotplate.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or powders that
will scratch the surfaces of the hotplate.
DO NOT under any circumstances use the
appliance as a space heater.
LEAKS
If a smell of gas becomes apparent, turn off supply
IMMEDIATELY at the cylinder. Extinguish naked
lights including cigarettes and pipes. Do not
operate electrical switches. Open all doors and
windows to disperse any gas escape. Butane/
Propane gas is heavier than air; any gas escaping
will therefore collect at low level. The strong
unpleasant smell of gas will enable the general
area of the leak to be detected. Check that the
gas is not escaping from an unlit appliance. Never
check for leaks with a naked flame; leak
investigation should be carried out using a leak
detector spray or soapy solution.