User manual PHILIPS HD4434

[. . . ] Let the appliance cool down completely before removing the plates, cleaning the appliance or putting it away. Do not immerse the appliance or the mains cord in water or any other liquid. Never touch the plates with sharp or abrasive items, as this will damage the non-stick surface. Make sure you reassemble the plates properly after having removed them. [. . . ] B Only the bottom plate is in contact with the food. This position is especially suitable for quick high-temperature grilling (rump steaks, hamburgers etc. ) and for making toasted sandwiches or paninis. B Both grilling plates are in contact with the food. With egg, tomato, peppers and/or onion rings covered with cheese. B The upper grilling plate should not be in contact with the food. 2 Lightly grease the plates with a little butter or oil. 5 Put the grill in the desired position when the temperature light goes out. be careful: the grilling plates are hot!Party grill position: pull the upper grilling plate up to its highest position (1) and then put the grill in open position (2) (fig. Note: you have to place two grease trays when the appliance is in the party grill position, one underneath each grilling plate (fig. You can also use the health grill as a thermostatically controlled hotplate, which automatically keeps your dishes at the required temperature. Put the appliance in the party grill position, set the temperature control to position 2 or 3 and cover the grilling plates with aluminum foil with the shiny side facing upwards (fig. If you want to defrost frozen food, put the appliance in the gratin grill position, wrap the frozen food in aluminium foil and set the temperature control to position 3 or 4. The defrosting time depends on the weight of the food (fig. When you are preparing satay, chicken, pork or veal, first sear the meat at a high temperature (position 5). If necessary, you can then set the temperature control one position lower and grill the food until it is done. Sausages tend to burst when they are being cooked. To prevent this, punch a few holes in them with a fork. Fresh meat gives better grilling results than frozen or defrosted meat. Do not put salt on the meat until after you have grilled it. the health grill is unsuitable for grilling breadcrumbed food. [. . . ] This will loosen any caked food or grease. Place the rear edge of the grilling plates on the appliance (1) and lower the plates onto the appliance and press them down under the fixing clip (2). 5 Clean the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. Environment Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. [. . . ]