User manual DELONGHI BG 40

[. . . ] - Make sure the power cable is not in contact with hot parts of the appliance when in operation. - Before use, remove the control unit F and wash the non-stick plate with care. - Only insert the control unit when the griddle is completely dry. Do not leave the appliance within reach of children or unattended while in operation. [. . . ] Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. 12 DESCRIPTION A B C. Non-stick plate Heat-free handgrips Fat drain Drip tray Adjustable rear feet Removable control unit Thermostat Indicator light INSTALLATION Before use, make sure the appliance has not been damaged during transport. Install the appliance on a horizontal surface out of reach of children as certain parts of the grill become extremely hot during use. - Before plugging into the mains, make sure that: · the mains voltage corresponds to the value V indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance; · the mains socket has a minimum rating of 10A; · the plug is suitable for the socket. If this is not the case, have the socket replaced. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage deriving from failure to observe this safety rule. · check that the feet E are regulated correctly (see position A and position B on Page 3) To eliminate smells associated with new appliances operate the griddle without food for at least five minutes before use. During this operation, ventilate the room. POSITIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE HORIZONTAL (feet in position A) Ideal for vegetables, eggs, fish, cheese, frankfurters, etc. SLOPING (feet in position B) This position is recommended for all food that release liquids/ fat during cooking - Pos. A Pos. B USE - Check that the drip tray D is mounted correctly (see figure on page 3). - Plug the griddle into the mains socket and regulate the thermostat G to the position required for the quantity and type of food to grill (see the guideline table) - Regulate the feet E according to the type of cooking desired. - Heat the griddle before cooking and only use when the indicator lamp H goes out. - Place the food to be grilled on the plate. 13 - Turn the thermostat knob G to the position " · " to turn off the appliance. After cooking, unplug the appliance and leave to cool. Never touch the plate with sharp utensils as they may damage the coating. COOKING TIPS Take care that the drip tray D is correctly mounted and remember to EMPTY IT PERIODICALLY. - Dry defrosted or marinated food before placing it on the plate - Season meat before cooking and salt when ready to be served - Cooking very fatty foods may be accompanied by small splashes around the plate. - Ensure that the fat drain C is never obstructed. [. . . ] To re-insert it reverse the operation pushing the tray until it is firmly inserted. 14 INDICATIVE TABLE OF COOKING TIMES FOODS Q. TY (quantities) THERM FEET (posi(THERMOSTAT) tion of feet) TIME (minutes) NOTES AND TIPS Turn every 2 ­ 3 minutes for even cooking Turn when half-cooked Cooking time for a rare steak. Turn when half-cooked Cook as one piece and then cut the ribs apart when 3/4 cooked. Wash the liver well, turn when half-cooked Turn them every 3 minutes on all four sides Turn it frequently (approx every 10 minutes) Cut them open: turn when half-cooked Turn when half-cooked We recommend you cut them open. Cooking them unopened takes longer Pierce with a fork to let the fat out Chops Hamburgers Steak Spare ribs Liver Kebabs Half-open chicken Frankfurters Bacon Sausage Long sausages (coiled lengths of sausage) 4-6 6-8 3-4 12 - 15 3-5 6-8 1 5-6 8 - 10 8 - 10 2-3 MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MED MAX MAX MAX MAX B B B B B B B A B B B 10 - 13 9 - 11 5-7 30 - 35 3-5 10 - 12 55 - 60 4-6 4-6 8 - 10 12 - 15 Fillet of salmon trout Salmon steak Sole Squid Aubergines (sliced) Courgettes (sliced) Peppers (quartered) Onions (sliced) 3-4 MED A 6-8 Turn when half-cooked 3-4 2-3 6-8 8 - 10 12 - 15 8 - 10 8 - 10 MED MED MED MAX MAX MAX MAX A A A A A A A 12 - 15 10 - 12 12 - 15 8 - 10 10 - 12 10 - 12 6-8 Turn when half cooked Turn when half cooked Turn when half cooked Slice evenly. [. . . ]