User manual DELONGHI BQ 100

[. . . ] Allow it to cool down then empty of water. · Do not use the appliance if: - the power cable is faulty - the appliance has been dropped, is visibly damaged or malfunctions. Should this occur, to avoid all risk take the appliance to your nearest authorised service centre. · Do not let the power cable dangle or touch hot parts of the barbecue. [. . . ] KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H I drip tray Teflon coated plate heating element ON/OFF switch indicator light thermostat knob side guides drip pan grill rack 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 indicated on the rating plate on the bottom · 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 in the event that this important accident-prevention rule is not respected. USE before turning the appliance on fill the drip pan with water (the water must ALWAYS be between the MIN and MAX level). Plug into the mains socket and set the switch (D) to the ON position. Adjust the thermostat (F) to the required position (MIN - MED or MAX). before using for the first time, operate the appliance empty (with water in the drip pan) with the thermostat at maximum for at least 15 minutes to eliminate the "new" smell and any smoke caused by the presence of protective substances applied to the element before transport. During this operation, ventilate the room. you are recommended to preheat the appliance for about 5-10 minutes before starting to cook (start with the appliance cold only when grilling and extend the cooking times slightly). - when you need to turn or check the meat, remove the drip pan carefully to avoid spilling the water. - to turn the appliance off, set the switch (D) to the OFF position. Unplug from the mains and leave to cool down before emptying the water. IMPORTANT: the appliance will not work if the drip pan is not inserted correctly in one of the two guides. There is a switch in the appliance which detects the presence of the pan in order to prevent it from operating empty. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system. 9 THERMOSTAT KNOB (F) the adjustable thermostat can be set to three positions: MIN - MED - MAX. MIN: recommended for keeping cooked food warm. MED: recommended for food which requires long slow cooking (e. g. MAX: recommended for all types of cooking using the grill or plate. TIPS FOR OPTIMUM GRILLING preheat the grill for 5-10 minutes. marinade the meat before grilling to make it more tender and tastier. flavour the meat before cooking, add salt when you serve. turn the food over at least once during cooking unless otherwise specified. when you grill fish, use a large flat spatula to turn it over. [. . . ] 3 min. The times and quantities indicated above are indicative only. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning the appliance, always unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool. Never immerse the appliance in water, never wash under running water. Clean outside surfaces with a wet sponge only. To remove the pan from the guide, pull it out taking care not to spill the water. [. . . ]