User manual KOMPERNASS BIFINETT KH 1140 CONTACT GRILL

[. . . ] · Use the appliance only if the local power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage specified for the appliance (230 V AC at 50 Hz). · Do not connect the appliance over a multisocket adapter, from which many other electrical devices may be simultaneously drawing power, as this can lead to overloading of the circuit. · After each use switch off the appliance and unplug the unit. · While cleaning, make sure that water does not seep into the inner areas of the appliance. [. . . ] When using the Contact Grill for the first time, you may notice fumes caused by heating. These fumes are not injurious to health; however, initially they may affect the taste of your first few dishes. Therefore, before preparing any food items for the first time, we advise you to switch on the Contact Grill once without any food items and allow it to heat up at the maximum temperature setting for 15 minutes. Description of the appliance Pilot light Snap locking device on the handle Handles Swivelling support Temperature control knob Hot plate locking springs Ridge for oil drainage Leads for fixing the hotplates Grill hot plates Prevent damages to the appliance · Use a plastic or wooden spatula or any other suitable non-metallic utensil to remove the food items so as not to damage the non-stick coating of the Contact Grill's hot plate. · For the same reason, do not use any corrosive detergents or pointed instruments when cleaning the appliance. 5 Roasting with the Contact Grill 1. Open the lid of the Contact Grill by pulling the locking clasp on handle , downwards and tilt the lid up to the stopper. If necessary, remove all fallen food particles from the hot plate surface using a dry cloth. Dab some oil or butter on the surface of the hot plate. The appliance is fully closed when the locking clasp on handle audibly snaps into position. Insert the plug into a power socket to switch the appliance on and set the temperature control knob at the desired temperature. Now the Contact Grill starts heating up. After a few minutes the pilot light switches off. Now the Contact Grill has reached the set temperature and is ready for operation. Temperature settings You can set the temperature control knob at the following positions: 0 Switched off I 70° Defrost II 130° Slow grilling III 180° Medium grilling M 260° Fast grilling Hot plate positions You can position the hot plates in different ways depending on the preparation method. Grill roasting / Plates in contact This position is suitable for simultaneous and fast roasting of foodstuffs on both sides. It is ideal for grilling meat that needs to be seared fast at high temperature, e. g. rump steak, filet cuts, chops, sausages and vegetables. Open the lid of the Contact Grill up to the stopper without lifting it up. Keep a cup under the ridge for draining oil . Place the food items to be grilled on the bottom grilling hot plate . Close the lid gently exerting slight pressure till the distance between both the hot plates are adjusted automatically depending on the thickness of the food items. Barbecue / Hot plate position 180° open The specified temperatures are reached when the grilling plates are in contact. In any other position there will be a loss of heat and the desired temperature may not be maintained. [. . . ] Place the foodstuff to be grilled on the bottom hot plate . Lift the lid till the stopper and turn it forward till it rests in a parallel position with the bottom hot plate. 7 Storage You can store away the Contact Grill in horizontal or upright position. Your Contact Grill has an integrated compartment for storing the power cord at the bottom of the housing. You can wind up the power cord in it when the appliance is not in use. [. . . ]