User manual DELONGHI CG 600

[. . . ] - Make sure the power cable is not in contact with hot parts of the appliance when in operation. - Before use, wash the two non-stick grill plates thoroughly. - Ensure the grill plates are completely dry before replacing. - Do not leave the appliance within reach of children or unattended while in operation. [. . . ] - 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 plug replaced. · the plug is efficiently earthed. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage deriving from failure to observe this safety rule. - To eliminate the "new" smell when using the appliance for the first time, operate it open in the barbecue position (see page 3, position 3) without food for at least five minutes. During this operation, ventilate the room. WORKING POSITIONS Your appliance is designed for use in one of three positions: CONTACT Ideal for meat, vegetables, polenta and sandwiches (position one, page 3). TO BROWN GRILL - BARBECUE Use this position for all types of cooking with the exception of pizza (position 3, page 3). To obtain this position open the steak grill completely. Ideal for fish and pizza (position 2, page 3). To use the grill in these positions, lift the top section of the appliance upwards with one hand and rotate towards you, while holding the appliance still by gripping the drip tray handle with the other hand. The top position is suitable for browning thicker foods. DESCRIPTION OF THE THERMOSTATS (D1 AND D2) D1TOP PLATE THERMOSTAT K = Keep Warm use with the appliance in position 3 only, resting the food on the top plate. D2 - BOTTOM PLATE THERMOSTAT cooking at minimum temperature MIN MED K MAX MAX cooking at medium temperature OFF cooking at maximum temperature OFF cooking at maximum temperature 9 USE - Make sure the drip tray is positioned correctly. - Plug in and adjust the two thermostats (bottom plate and top plate) to the required position according to the food to be grilled (see table). Procedures for preheating the appliance vary depending on the position of the plates: Positions 1/2: preheat the plates in the closed position until the thermostats trip; Position 3: preheat the plates in the open position until each of the two thermostats trips. When the appliance is used in position 1, you are recommended to adjust the thermostat to Max to ensure even cooking; - When both two plates have reached the required temperature, the corresponding indicator light goes out; - Place the food to be grilled on the grill plates. - To turn the appliance off, rotate the two thermostat knobs into the OFF position. - After cooking, unplug the appliance and leave to cool. - To keep previously grilled food hot (with the appliance in position 3), place the top plate thermostat in the "K" position and rest the food on the top plate. Never touch the plates with sharp utensils to avoid damaging the coating. COOKING TIPS - Model CG660 only: the plates have a smooth side to cook eggs, bacon and toast and a ribbed side for grilling. You can choose the most suitable side for cooking by simply unhooking the plates and re-attaching them on the required side making sure the fat drainage guides are towards the inside (fig. - Dry defrosted or marinated food before placing on the grill plates. [. . . ] To replace, perform this operation in reverse, pushing it in as far as it will go. FOOD (quantity) TEMP. TOP BOTTOM GRILL GRILL PLATE PLATE GRILL POSITION TIME NOTES AND TIPS Chops (1) max max 1 6'-8' The chops must be of an even thickness Cook with the plate closed for the first 2 to 3 minutes to avoid the burgers breaking up Cooking time for rare steak Hamburgers (2) Beef steak (1) Pork steak (1) Spare ribs (3) Liver (2) Kebabs (3) Chicken (1kg) Frankfurters (3) Sausages (2) Long sausage Salmon trout fillet (1) Slice of salmon (1) Sole (1) Waffles (15) Aubergines (6 slices) Courgettes (7 slices) 1 pepper (quarters) Onions (slices) Polenta (slices) Filled rolls Toast Pizza max max max max max max max max max max med med med med max max max max max max max med max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max max 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 3'-5' 2'-3' 2'-3' 15'-18' 2'-3' 8'-10' Cooking time for rare steak Turn the spare ribs over after 10 minutes Wash the liver well Turn after 4 to 5 minutes 75'-80' Open out in half. Do not turn 3'-5 4'-6' 7'-9' 16'-20' 16'-20' 18'-22' Cut in half Cut in half If necessary, cut in half Oil the plate and turn halfway through cooking Oil the plate and turn halfway through cooking Oil the plate and turn halfway through cooking 12'-15' Do not oil. Do not turn 6'-8' 6'-8' 6'-8' 6'-8' Cut into even pieces Cut into even pieces Close the plate and press down as far as it will go Cut into even pieces Cut to a thickness of 1. 5 cm. [. . . ]