RTC KGJ 2300, Manual

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• Pull the upper grilling plate to its highest position (fig. 24).
• Put the upper grilling plate in horizontal position (fig. 25).
Note : the upper grilling plate should not be in contact with the food.
Frozen food (fig. 26)
You can also use this position to defrost frozen food. Wrap the frozen food in aluminum 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 sows 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. When this happens, you can simply
continue grilling.
You can of course adapt the grilling time and temperature to your own taste.
The settings also depend on the kind of food that is being prepared (e.g. meat), its thickness and its
temperature.
See also the indications on the contact grill
TIPS
• When you are preparing sate, 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. This will help to keep the meat juicy.
• The contact grill is unsuitable for grilling bread-crumbed food.
• For the best result, make sure the pieces of meat you are going to prepare are not too thick (approx. 1.5
cm).
CLEANING
• Unplug the appliance and let it cool down until the grilling plates are no longer hot to the touch.
• Put the grill in the “party grill” position and remove the grilling plates (fig. 26) by pressing on the fixing
clips.
• 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. Do not use any scouring cleaning agents
or materials.
BEFORE THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Put the contact grill in the “party grill” position (see figs. 7, 11 and 12).
• Remove the grilling plates (fig. 2, 3) and wash them separately in hot soapy water (fig. 4).
• Rinse and dry the grilling plates.
• Reassemble the grilling plates. Place the rear edge of the grilling plates on the appliance (fig. 5). Lower
the plates and press them down under the fixing clip.
• Find a place for the contact grill where it can be used safely. Bear in mind that fatty meats and sausages
may spatter while being grilled.
• Grease the grilling plates lightly with some vegetable oil.
GRILLING
• When you intend to grill juicy or fatty meat and/or use a lot of oil or butter, do not forget to place a cup or
tray under the draining groove(s) to catch the fat or juice (fig 6).
• Grill meat and fish dry and unsalted. You can add salt after grilling.
• Before grilling, dry fish or meat thoroughly.
THE CONTACT GRILL CAN BE USED IN THREE POSITIONS
“Party grill” (fig. 7)
In this position the contact grill offers a large grilling surface for the preparation of all kinds of snacks, such
as shashlik, sate, vegetables, fruits etc.
• Set the temperature control to position 5 (fig. 9).
• Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. 9).
• Pull the hinges up to the highest position (fig. 10) and put the contact grill in the open position (fig. 11).
Be careful: the grilling plates are hot!
• Spread the food on top of the grilling surface.
• Turn the food from time to time by means of wooden spatulas.
“Hotplate” (fig. 12)
Set the contact grill in the “party grill” position, cover the grilling plate with aluminum 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.
“Contact grill” (fig. 13)
This position is especially suitable for intense and quick grilling (rump steaks, hamburgers etc.) and for
making toasted sandwiches.
• Set the temperature control to position 4 or 5 (fig. 14).
• Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. 15).
• Open the grill halfway (fig. 16).
• Put the food (meat, toasted sandwiches etc.) in the middle of the lower grilling plate (fig. 17).
• Lift the upper grilling plate slightly and then close the grill (fig. 18).
• The upper grilling plate now rests on the food, causing it to be grilled equally strong on both sides.
“Gratin grill” (fig. 19)
This is the ideal position for grilling and cooking au gratin at the same time.
The gratin position is also suitable for the preparation of all kinds of “open” toasts, e.g. with egg, tomato,
peppers and / or onion rings covered with cheese. However, it is not suitable for preparing bread-crumbed
dishes.
• Set the temperature control to position 5 (fig. 20).
• Preheat the grill for about 15 minutes in closed position (fig. 21).
• Open the grill halfway (fig. 22).
• Put the food in the middle of the lower grilling plate (fig. 23).
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