User manual RUSSELL HOBBS PLATINUM GRILL

[. . . ] instructions Read the instructions and keep them safe. Remove all packaging, but keep it till you know the grill works. important safeguards Follow basic safety precautions, including: 1 The grill must only be used by or under the supervision of a responsible adult. Use and store it out of reach of children. 2 Don't put the grill in liquid, don't use it in a bathroom, near water, or outdoors. [. . . ] Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout. remove the food 37 Put on your oven gloves. 38 Use wooden or plastic tools to remove the food. finished? 39 Turn the temperature control fully anti-clockwise, then unplug the grill (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). more? 40 Unplug the grill (switch the socket off first, if it's switchable). 42 If you're in griddle mode, turn the mode control to x and close the grill fully. 43 Carefully ease the drip tray out of the rear of the grill. 44 Empty the drip tray into a heatproof bowl, then give it a wipe with a paper towel, top it up with about half a centimetre of water, then slide it into the rear of the grill. care and maintenance 1 Unplug the grill and let it cool before cleaning or storing away. removing plates 2 Open the grill fully to griddle mode. 3 Remove one grill plate at a time: a) Press the appropriate release button and hold it in. b) Lift the edge of the plate furthest from the centre about a centimetre. e) Lift the plate off the grill. 5 cleaning 4 After removal, wash the grill plates in warm soapy water ­ not in a dishwasher. 5 Dry the grill plates before replacing them on the grill. 6 Wash the drip tray in warm soapy water, or in the top rack of the dishwasher. 7 Wipe all other surfaces of the grill with a clean damp cloth. 8 Use a piece of paper towel and a little cooking oil to remove stubborn stains. replacing plates 9 Open the grill fully to griddle mode. 10 Replace one grill plate at a time: a) Lower the plate on to the grill. b) Slide the plate towards the centre, to engage the tabs in their hooks (top plates) or slots (bottom plates). c) Press gently down on the edge of the plate furthest from the centre, till you hear the release button click into place. d) Give the plate a gentle tug, to check it's locked into place. 11 Don't put the grill itself in water or any other liquid. 12 Don't use harsh or abrasive cleaners, solvents, scourers, wire wool, or soap pads. , Where the top and bottom plates make contact, the non-stick surfaces may show signs of wear. This is purely cosmetic, and won't affect the operation of the grill. cooking times & food safety Use these times purely as a guide. They're for contact grilling fresh or fully defrosted food. When cooking frozen foods, add 2-3 minutes for seafood, and 3-6 minutes for meat and poultry, depending on the thickness and density of the food. [. . . ] Remove, top with strawberry slices and whipped cream topping. serves 4 10 raclette grilling triple cheese and garlic mushroom melt 1 mini-baguette, crusty roll or ciabatta 3-4 button mushrooms (thinly sliced) 25g grated mature cheddar 25g grated mozzarella 25g grated gruyere or emmental 1 clove garlic (crushed) olive oil (or flavoured oil e. g. basil, chilli) small handful flat leaf parsley (chopped) Split the bread, drizzle the cut sides with the oil, then smear with the crushed garlic. On one piece, put the three cheeses, then the parsley, then the mushrooms. Put the other piece on top, then grill for 3-4 minutes, till the cheese has melted. granary bread panini with smoky bacon, Stilton and toasted walnuts 2 thick slices of granary, wholemeal, or walnut bread) 2 rashers smoky bacon 50g crumbled Stilton 1 tsp olive oil or butter 2-4 walnuts small handful rocket leaves to serve Roast the walnuts on a hot grill for 1-2 minutes, cool slightly, then chop roughly. [. . . ]