User manual DE DIETRICH DTG1175W

[. . . ] Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. [. . . ] Build-up pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury. Do not store items on the grill when not in use. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on the appliance. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. Never put water or ice on to a hot grill. This can cause a serious reaction leading to injury. Smother any fire or flame, or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Do not flambé under an exhaust hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite. If there is a drawer directly underneath the appliance without any wooden base in between, ensure that no aerosols, combustible liquids or other easily flammable materials are kept in it. If cutlery inserts are to be placed in the drawer, these must be made of heat-resistant material. 6 Warning and Safety instructions Damage to the appliance In the event of any damage to the appliance, it must be turned off immediately and disconnected from the electricity supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging the unit or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Please dispose of these materials as you would any other recyclable products. Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances contain materials that can be recycled. Please contact your local recycling center about the possibility of recycling these materials. Before discarding an old appliance, remove the power cord and any doors to prevent it from becoming a hazard. 10 Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating for the first time Before using for the first time clean the appliance with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Do not use liquid dish soap, this can leave a permanent blue sheen on the ceramic surface. Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight smell the first time your new appliance is heated. The smell and any vapors will dissipate after a short time and do not indicate a faulty connection or appliance defect. 11 Before using for the first time Turning on and off The grill can be turned on or off by turning the control knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. The Operating indicator light / Residual heat indicator c will illuminate when the control knob is turned on. As long as the burner is hot, this light will remain on. Once the surface temperature has reached a safe level, the light will go out. 9 8 0 1 6 54 3 2 7 c 12 Before using for the first time Type of cooking Keeping food warm Steaming fruit (apple slices, peach halves, sliced bananas, etc. Stir-frying vegetables (sliced mushrooms, green/red pepper strips, onions, etc. ) Slow cooking of fish, meat, sausages, etc. (without frying) Rapid cooking or frying of meat, fish, eggs, pancakes, etc. [. . . ] Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite. Dry wet foods with paper towels before cooking to minimize splattering. To prevent meat from drying out, salt it after grilling. Cut fish into bite-size pieces or fillets, and brush with lemon juice. [. . . ]