User manual DELONGHI CG 196

[. . . ] Do not change the supply cord without expert assistance as special equipment is required. For repairs to the cord, contact your local authorised Service Agents. - Do not unplug the appliance by pulling the supply cord. - Only switch the appliance on with the grill plates fitted. [. . . ] 3) without any food, for at least 5 minutes; open the window in order to eliminate any unpleasant smell that tends to be given off when an appliance is new. 7 • FUNCTION POSITIONS The appliance can be operated in three different positions: CONTACT GRILLING B R O W N I N G BARBECUE - PARTY G R I L L I N G This position can be used to grill all types of food except pizzas (pos. Ideal for all kinds of meat, vegetables, polenta, toasted sandwiches (pos. To set this position, lift up the top of the appliance and turn it towards you. USING THE APPLIANCE - Connect the appliance to the mains supply and turn the temperature control knob (E) to the desired setting; the pilot light (G) will come on. Allow the appliance to heat up with the grill plates closed. - The pilot light switches off when the set temperature has been reached. - Set the appliance in the desired position, 1, 2 or 3. - Place a heatproof container under the drainage vent to catch surplus fat. - To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature control knob counterclockwise until it stops. - After grilling, unplug the appliance and allow to cool. COOKING TIPS - Thawed and marinaded meat should be dried thoroughly before being placed on the grill. - Meat should be seasoned before grilling but salt should be added at time of serving. - Food which is to be contact-grilled should be uniformly thick to ensure even browning. - Always oil the lower plate (I) before grilling fish. - A number of recipes suitable for the grill have been provided. Please note that the cooking times given are only approximate. They may vary, depending on the characteristics of the food being cooked (temperature prior to cooking, water content) and individual preference. Do not use sharp tools on the grill plates as these may damage the non-stick coating. CLEANING - Always unplug the appliance and allow it to cool before cleaning. [. . . ] If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse. If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be reIMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow: Earth E Blue: Neutral Brown: Live L N fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. [. . . ]