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Barbecue mode with grill plate (use the grill plate)
The appliance can be used as a grill/barbecue to prepare
hamburgers, steak, chicken (chicken on the bone is not
recommended as it does not cook evenly) and fish.
The grill/barbecue mode is the most versatile.
The plates are in the open position, doubling the cooking surface
(see figure). You can prepare a number of different foods on the
separate plates
without mixing
the flavours, or
cook more of the
same food.
The grill/
barbecue position
can be used to grill cuts of meat with different thicknesses, each
with the preferred level of cooking.
In the grill/barbecue position, the cover is fully open, creating a
double flat cooking surface.
In this position, you need to turn the food during cooking. To
use the appliance in the grill/barbecue position, insert the grill
plates.
Barbecue mode with griddle plate (model CGH902 only)
The appliance can also be used as a griddle plate to prepare
pancakes, eggs, cheese, fritters and bacon and sausages for
breakfast (see figure). The griddle plate function is ideal to
prepare a fantastic
breakfast for
two or for all the
family. The large
cooking surface
enables a number
of different foods
to be prepared simultaneously, or to cook more of the same food.
When the appliance is used as a griddle plate, the cover must be
fully opened to create a double flat cooking surface.
In this position, you need to turn the food during cooking. When
using this function, insert the griddle plates.
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When the appliance has been prepared correctly and you are
ready to cook, turn the selector to the left to choose the barbecue
function with griddle or grill plate, or to the right to choose the
contact grill function.
After selecting one of the two positions, the red light comes on
to indicate that the appliance is on.
To use the appliance as a contact grill, turn the grill thermostat
dial to the required temperature.
You can set a temperature of between 80°C and 230°C.
To use the appliance as a barbecue with griddle plate, turn the
griddle plate thermostat dial to the required temperature. You
can set it from position 1 to position 5.
The appliance takes up to eight minutes to heat up depending
on the set temperature.
When the thermostat reaches the required temperature, the
green light comes on to indicate the appliance is ready to use.
It is normal for the light to go on and off during use as the
thermostat regulates the temperature.
The thermostat dials adjust the temperature of the cooking
surface. The temperature can be varied at any time during
cooking, depending on the type of food being prepared.
Take great care when cooking.
To open the appliance, hold the black part of the handgrip which
remains cold. The die-cast aluminium parts become very hot,
avoid touching them during and immediately after cooking.
If you need to adjust the position of the cover during cooking,
always use an oven glove to avoid burns.
The bottom plate housing is made from plastic and even though
it may become very hot, there is no risk of burns.
Before performing any operation on the appliance, leave to cool
down for at least 30 minutes.
Please note:
The first time you use the appliance, it may
give off a slight odour and a little smoke.
This is normal and common to all appliances with non-stick
surfaces. The appliance is supplied with a black cleaning tool
to clean the plates when the appliance has completely cooled
down after use (after at least 30 minutes). If you use the tool for
a long time on plates which are still hot, the plastic may melt.
Please note:
The appliance takes up to eight minutes to
heat up depending on the set temperature.
COOKING POSITIONS
Rest the appliance on a clean flat surface where you want to
cook.
The appliance can be used in the three following positions:
Closed position -
The top plate/cover rests on the bottom
plate/base. This is the starting position and also one of the
cooking positions when the appliance is used as a contact grill.
Open position -
The top plate/cover is open and at 100° with
respect to the base. The cover must be opened to this position
before using the appliance as a contact grill.
To place the cover in this position, just lift by the handgrip until
you hear a click. The cover automatically adjusts to the thickness
of the food on the plate. The cover remains in the open position