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RACLETTE LEVEL FOR UP TO 9 RACLETTE DISHES
NOTE
The raclette level is heated via heat radiation from the grilling plate and not equip-
ped with a separate heating element. Thus, the raclette dishes in the raclette level
will be warmed up slowly and gently, allowing to heat even delicate food. For
using the raclette function, you must select a sufficient temperature for the grilling
plate using the raclette control dial (see: ’Operation / Grilling’).
You may use the raclette dishes on the grilling plate for pre-heating your dips and
sauces. Thereafter, place the raclette dishes in the raclette level for keeping them
warm. However, glutinous sauces may splash vigorously, while heated up (e.g. bar-
becue sauces with tomatoes). Additionally, the handles of the raclette dishes may
become hot. If required, protect your hands for removing the raclette dishes from
the grilling plate.
Avoid overheating your food, when using the grilling plate for pre-heating the
raclette dishes. Delicate sauces (e.g. some types of cheese, chocolate, Hollandaise)
should not be heated on the grilling plate to avoid over-heating. This holds especial-
ly, when high temperature values are selected for gilling.
FONDUE FUNCTION
The fondue temperature is set separately via the left-hand fondue control dial (see:
‘Tips for Best Results’).
NOTE
To speed-up heating of watery and oily sauces (e.g. stock) in the fondue pot, first
turn the fondue control dial clockwise to the stop (maximum temperature). As soon
as an appropriate temperature is reached (e.g. stock is boiling), turn the fondue
control dial back to the desired temperature setting. In most cases, medium tem-
perature settings will be sufficient. However, you should avoid this method, when
heating delicate or glutinous sauces. These types of sauces may burn or get lumpy.
NOTE
For saving energy and time, and to avoid splashing as well, it is best to keep the
lid closed during operation, whenever possible.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
If the appliance is operating without any entries for approx. 2 hours, the appliance
will automatically shut-off. This will save energy and provide additional safety, in the
exceptional case that you have forgotten to switch off the appliance.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
• The grilling plate and raclette dishes are equipped with non-stick coatings. Just
wipe the coating with some drops of oil before first use and after cleaning in
an automatic dishwasher (see: ‘Before First Use’). Thereafter there is no need for
using additional fat.
• Season meat and fish before cooking, but add salt only belatedly, to keep your
food juicy.
• The optimum suited temperature settings and cooking times for your dishes
depend on your liking as well as the type and consistency of the ingredients.
However, you should not over-cook your food. Most types of food may be bet-
ter, when still being juicy. Most fruit and vegetables should be somewhat crispy.
• Do not let the ingredients fall into the hot liquid in the fondue pot. Whenever
possible, use the provided fondue forks that can be fixed in the folks holder inset
of the fondue pot.
• The grilling plate is suited best for cooking beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, as well
as fish fillets and vegetables. Even slices of some types of fruit may be delicate
when cooked on the grilling plate.
• Tougher cuts of meat (e.g. shoulder) should be marinated for a few hours or
overnight in a marinade with wine or vinegar to help break down the connective
tissue. Remove the bones before grilling.
• If using a marinade recipe or pre-marinated meat from your meat retailer, drain
excess marinade and dab your meat with kitchen paper before placing it on the
grill or cooking in oil as fondue.
• When removing fish from the grilling plate, use the provided grill shovel or a
heat-resistant plastic spatula to support the food.
• Cut cheese in thin, fitting stripes and, in the raclette dishes, place it in the raclette level
below the grilling plate. The stripes may not protrude the rim of the raclette dishes.
• Depending on the type of cheese, the raclette dishes can be used for pre-heating
cheese or keeping cheese hot on the grilling plate. In this case, the temperature
of the grilling plate should not be set too high.
