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The appliance is now ready for use.
4.
SPECIFIC PRODUCT INFORMATION
a)
Baking plate with high quality non-stick coating
Residues are easy to remove with kitchen paper and the baking plate is easy to clean.
Follow these directions to protect the non-stick coating in the best possible way:
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Before the first use, rub in the baking plate with some heat resistant oil.
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NEVER
carve in the plate with a knife or any other sharp object.
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NEVER
use sharp utensils to move or to flip over the food.
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NEVER
place metal pots or pans on the baking plate, as they could damage the non-stick coating of the baking
plate.
b)
Grease/fluids collector
The baking plate has an integrated drainage for excess cooking grease/fluids, which are then collected in the grease
collecting tray.
5.
START TO BAKE/GRILL
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First check if the appliance is assembled correctly (see point
2. Assembly of the appliance
).
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Completely unroll the power cord, slide the thermostat to the left (MIN) and plug in the appliance in a 230 V socket.
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Slide the thermostat to the right and choose the desired position. The indicator lights up and goes out as soon as the
desired temperature has been reached.
CAUTION
: the baking plate will get hot. Only touch the thermostat.
CAUTION
: at first use, the appliance may release some smell or some smoke. This is normal.
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Now put the food on the plate.
CAUTION:
do not use frozen food! Always defrost it first and dry it.
CAUTION
: regularly check the content of the grease collecting tray to make sur
e it doesn’t r
un over.
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After use, pull out the plug from the socket and switch off the appliance
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Let the appliance cool off entirely before moving it, removing the baking plate, empty the grease collecting tray or
cleaning it.
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Clean the appliance as explained in point
7. Cleaning and maintenance
.
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Store the appliance in a dry, frost-free place.
6.
TIPS & TRICKS
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Bake sensitive food (e.g. fish or vegetables) on low heat.
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Slide the thermostat button to low heat to keep grilled food warm.
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Do not poke holes with a fork in juicy meat; otherwise it will dry out.
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Preferably use barbecue tongs to turn food around.
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Regularly turn your food for the best results.
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Season the food during preparation.
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Ensure all food is thoroughly cooked and warm before consuming.