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until the handgrip is lowered. This releases the cover which is
lowered until it covers the foods to be cooked.
The food will thus be cooked evenly on both sides.
When the handgrip is raised after cooking, the cover remains
parallel to the base.
To bring it back to the vertical, after removing the food, close and
re-open the appliance.
Flat position (fully open) -
The top plate/cover is level with
the bottom plate/base.
The bottom and top plates are both at the same level, forming a
large cooking surface.
In this position, the appliance can be used in barbecue mode
with either the grill plate or the griddle plate.
To place the appliance in this position, first identify the hinge
release lever on the right. Hold the handgrip with the left hand
and with the right, slide the release lever towards you.
Push the handgrip backwards until the cover rests upside down
on the work surface. The appliance will remain in this position
until the cover is closed again. If the appliance is in the open
position and you want to place it in the flat position, pull the
handgrip gently towards you and lift the hinge release lever.
Push the handgrip backwards until the cover rests upside down
in the flat position.
Lifting the handgrip slightly before pulling the release lever
lightens pressure on the hinge and facilitates the operation.
Inserting the cooking plates
Place the appliance in the flat position (see above) with the
controls in front of you. Insert one plate at a time.
Each plate can be inserted in either the top or bottom housing
only and they are labelled “top” or “bottom”.
Lift the bottom grill with the housing for the heating element
facing downwards. Looking at the grill, the grease drain hole
must be in the front right corner. Identify the metal supports
at the centre of the housing. Tilt the back of the plate and line
up the shape on the back of the plate with the metal supports.
Slide the plate on the supports and push the front of the plate
downwards until it clicks into place.
Turn the appliance and insert the top plate, following the same
procedure.
To remove the plates
Place the appliance in the flat position (see above).
Identify the plate release buttons on one side.
Push the button decisively to eject the plate from the base.
Hold the plate with both hands, slide it along the metal supports
and remove it from the base.
Press the other release button to remove the second plate,
following the same operations.
Remove or change the cooking plates when the appliance
has cooled down.
Positioning the grease drip cups
When the appliance is used as a contact grill, only one of the
grease drip cups is needed.
During cooking, place the cup directly under the grease drain
hole. The grease coming from the food is drained towards the
hole in the plate and gathered in the cup.
After cooking, dispose of the grease collected appropriately.
The grease drip cups are dishwasher safe.
When the appliance is used as a grill/barbecue or griddle plate,
both cups must be used.
Place a cup under the grease drain hole at the end of each of
the plates. Once the appliance has been prepared, plug the
appliance into a mains socket.
You can now start cooking.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
User maintenance
- Never use metal implements which could scratch the non-
stick plates. Use wood or heat-resistant plastic implements.
- Never leave plastic implements in contact with the hot
plates, including the cleaning tool supplied.
- Between cooking one food and the next, remove food
residues through the grease drain hole and collect them
in the grease drip cup, then clean with kitchen paper and
move on to the next cooking operation.
- Before cleaning, always leave the appliance to cool down
for at least 30 minutes.
Cleaning and care
Please note:
Before cleaning the appliance, make sure it
has cooled down completely.
At the end of cooking, turn the selector to the “0” position and
unplug from the mains. Leave the appliance to cool down for at
least 30 minutes. Use the special tool supplied to remove any
food residues from the plates. The tool can be washed by hand
or in the dishwasher. Empty the grease drip cups. The grease drip
cups can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Press the plate release buttons to remove the plates from the
appliance. Before touching them, make sure they have cooled
down completely (wait at least 30 minutes).
The cooking plates are dishwasher safe.
Do not use metal objects to clean the plates.