User manual DELONGHI CONTACT-GRILL CG600

[. . . ] 1 3 GB IMPORTANT WARNINGS - To avoid errors and obtain the best possible results, read the warnings carefully before using the steak grill. - This appliance is designed to cook food. It must never be used for other purposes, modified or tampered with in any way. - Make sure the power cable is not in contact with hot parts of the appliance when in operation. [. . . ] - Important: when in operation, external surfaces could become very hot. This appliance complies with directive EN 55014 on radio interference suppression. DESCRIPTION A Cool touch handgrip B1Top plate function indicator C1 Top plate on indicator D1 Adjustable top plate thermostat B2 Bottom plate function indicator C2 Bottom plate on indicator D2 Adjustable bottom plate thermostat E Grill closure catch F Removable non-stick top grill plate (reversible in model CG660) G Grill plate removal catches H Base I Removable non-stick bottom grill plate (reversible in model CG660) L Drip tray 8 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 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 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. [. . . ] - Leave the grill plates to soak in hot water for a few minutes to soften any solid residues left after cooking. 10 - Never use utensils or abrasive cleaning products as these could damage or scratch the special non-stick coating. - Replace the grill plates in the appliance only when clean and perfectly dry, making sure they are firmly fixed in place. - To empty or clean the drip tray, remove by pulling the handle outwards. To replace, perform this operation in reverse, pushing it in as far as it will go. FOOD (quantity) TEMP. [. . . ]