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CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING – RISK OF BURNS:
Always ensure that the appliance is out of
reach of young children.
Before moving, disassembling, or cleaning the appliance:
Always switch OFF the appliance (press the ON/OFF button, “OFF” flashes on the
touchscreen), then unplug the appliance, and wait until the appliance cooled down
completely (at least 30 minutes with the lid open).
Do not attempt to move the
appliance with fat and juices on the grilling surfaces and in the drip tray still hot!
Otherwise, hot fat could be spilled, causing severe injuries and damage.
CAUTION:
Keep in mind that fat and juices could drip especially from the
grilling surfaces and drip tray, when moving the appliance and/or disassembling
any parts after grilling. Keep delicate objects in sufficient distance. Do not place
the appliance or any part of it on surfaces that are sensitive to heat, fat or moisture.
Before carrying the appliance by the lid handle, always ensure that the lid is locked
securely to the base (see: ‘Properties of Your New Contact Grill / Locking the Lid
to the Base’).
Do not use any abrasive cleaners or corrosive chemicals (e.g. bleach) for cleaning
the appliance or any parts of it, to avoid damage to the surfaces. Do not use any
hard or sharp-edged objects for cleaning any surface of the appliance. Do not
immerse the housing or power cord in water or any other liquid. Do not spill or
drip any liquids on or in the housing or power cord to avoid risk of fire and electric
shock.
Do not clean the housing, temperature probe, or power cord in an auto-
matic dishwasher.
Do not use violence!
Always keep the heating elements on the underside of the grilling plates completely
clean. When using the appliance again, residues of food would burn to charcoal,
giving off smoke and a burnt smell.
In extreme cases, burnt food could catch fire,
during operation!
When removing the grilling plates, avoid spilling any liquid into the base of the
appliance or on the lid hinge.
Important:
Do not pour surplus fat and juices into the sink, as this could clog the
outlet pipe.
After cleaning the grilling plates via an automatic dishwasher, before next use you
should wipe the grilling surfaces with some cooking oil again, to maintain best non-
stick performance. However, there is no need to do so, when cleaning the grilling
plates manually.
