User manual PHILIPS HD2431

[. . . ] Do not operate it under or near curtains or other flammable materials or under wall cabinets, as bread may burn. Avoid touching the metal parts of the toaster as they become very hot during toasting. Let the appliance cool down completely before changing the plates, cleaning the appliance or putting it away. Make sure you mount the plates securely when you change them. [. . . ] For an optimal result, the ingredients should be placed in the centre of the lower grilling plate. During the cooking process, the green heating-up light goes on and goes out from time to time as an indication that the heating elements are switched on and off to maintain the correct temperature. Lower the upper grilling plate carefully onto the ingredients until the auto-lock mechanism clamps the upper plate onto the lower plate. The upper grilling plate now rests on the food, causing it to be grilled evenly on both sides. When grilling thick ingredients, do not press the upper plate down to activate the auto-lock mechanism but simply let it rest on top of the ingredients. 7 Open the contact grill after 3-5 minutes. The grilling time depends on the type of ingredients, the thickness of the items and your personal taste. Do not use metal, sharp or abrasive kitchen utensils. To continue grilling, place the next batch of food on the lower plate when the green heating-up light goes out. For optimal results, remove excess oil from the plates with a piece of kitchen paper before placing the next batch of food on the grill. Grilling times In the table you will find a number of dishes you can prepare with the contact grill. The grilling times indicated in the table do not include the time necessary to let the appliance heat up. During the cooking process, the green heating-up light goes on and goes out from time to time to indicate that the heating elements are switched on or off to maintain the correct temperature. When the green light goes on or out, you can simply continue grilling. You can adapt the grilling time and grilling temperature to your own taste. The setting also depends on the kind of food that is being prepared (e. Meat), its thickness and its temperature. Tips Do not use the contact grill to prepare meat with bones attached to it. the bones could damage the non-stick coating of the plates. Always cook small batches to get the best results. Sausages tend to burst when they are being cooked. This can be prevented by punching a few holes in the skin with a fork. [. . . ] Residues can be removed by soaking the plates in hot soapy water for five minutes. This will loosen any caked food or grease. 4 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth Never immerse the appliance in water. 5 Wind the cord round the brackets on the bottom of the appliance (fig. [. . . ]