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HINTS AND TIPS
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It is recommended to always preheat the appliance before use, as this will reduce
cooking times.
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Smaller quantities of food normally require a slightly shorter cooking time than
larger quantities of food.
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It is recommended to cook defrosted food and cook from a refrigerated
temperature to shorten the cooking time.
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Butter and olive oil should only be used to saut
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foods on a low temperature
setting (
375 °F
).
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Fish and meat should be turned only once if possible. Repeated turning is
unnecessary and dries out the food and might cause overcooking.
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It is recommended to only use nylon, heat-proof plastic or wooden cooking
utensils. Metal utensils may damage the nonstick cooking surface. Always
remove utensils from the appliance. Do not leave them on the appliance during
use.
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Do not use sharp objects on the nonstick cooking surface, as this can damage
the non-stick coating (ill.
l
). Never cut foods on the nonstick cooking surface.
CLEANING
Proper maintenance will ensure many years of service from your appliance. Clean
the appliance after every use. The appliance contains no user serviceable parts and
requires little maintenance. Leave any servicing or repairs to qualified personnel.
WARNING:
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Always set the temperature control knob
(9)
to the
OFF
position, before
disconnecting the plug
(3)
from the wall outlet and removing the
temperature control probe
(2)
from the electrical outlet
(1)
. Allow all parts
of the appliance to cool down completely.
NOTE:
-
Do not immerse the power cord with plug
(3)
or temperature control
probe
(2)
into water or any other liquid. Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel
wool or scouring pads (ill.
n
). Dry all parts thoroughly after cleaning,
before using or storing the appliance. Ensure that no water enters the
temperature control probe
(2)
.
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Do not attempt to attach the temperature control probe
(2)
permanently to the
appliance.
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The drip tray
(5)
can be fully immersed in water. To clean the drip tray, pull it
out of the appliance completely. Dispose of any food residues and liquids. Rinse
the drip tray with water and a little detergent. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Reinsert the drip tray carefully onto the rails.
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