User manual PHILIPS HD4432

[. . . ] Do not let food stick out of the grill during grilling. Let the appliance cool down properly before you wind the cord around the hooks in the base. The accessible surfaces may be hot when the appliance is operating. If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. [. . . ] 12) Set the Contact Grill in the "party grill" position, cover the grilling plates with aluminium foil with the shiny side facing upwards and set the temperature control to a low position (2 or 3). You have now converted the Contact Grill into a thermostatically controlled hotplate which will automatically keep your dishes at the required temperature. 13) This position is especially suitable for intense and quick grilling (rump steaks, hamburgers etc. - Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. ) in the middle of the lower grilling plate (fig. - The upper grilling plate now rests on the food, causing it to be grilled equally strong on both sides. With egg, tomato, peppers and/or onion rings covered with cheese. However, it is not suitable for preparing breadcrumbed dishes. - Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. - Put the food in the middle of the lower grilling plate (fig. Note: the upper grilling plate should not be in contact with the food!26) You can also use this position to defrost frozen food. Wrap the frozen food in aluminium foil and set the temperature control to a low position (3 or 4). The defrosting time depends on the weight of the food. Which temperature, how long and which position?In the table you will find a number of dishes you can prepare with the Contact Grill. The table shows which temperature to select, how long the food should be grilled and the appropriate position of the grill. The time necessary to preheat the appliance has not been included in the indicated grilling time. During the grilling process the temperature pilot light will go on from time to time. this means that the contact grill is adjusting the grilling temperature to the preset position. [. . . ] Cleaning - Unplug the appliance and let it cool down until the grilling plates are no longer hot to the touch. - Soak the grilling plates in hot soapy water for five minutes to loosen any residues that might have caked onto it. - Clean the grilling plates in hot soapy water or put them in the dishwasher. - You can clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. [. . . ]