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Copyright © 2017, Fast ČR, a.s.
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Multi-purpose Contact Grill
User's manual
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Prior to using this appliance, please read the user’s manual thoroughly, even if you already have
experience in using similar appliances. Only use the appliance in the manner described in this
user’s manual. Keep this user’s manual in a safe place where it can be easily retrieved for future use.
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We recommend saving the original cardboard box, packaging material, purchase receipt and
responsibility statement of the vendor or warranty card for at least the duration of the legal liability
for unsatisfactory performance or quality. In the event of transportation, we recommend that you
pack the appliance in the original box from the manufacturer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTACT GRILL
A1
Top griddle plate release button
A2
Removable top griddle plate
A3
Removable bottom grill plate
A4
Bottom grill plate release button
A5
Removable drip tray
A6
30-minute timer
A7
Handle for carrying and tilting open the top plate
A8
Top griddle plate cover
A9
Sliding lock for locking and unlocking the grill plates and setting the height of the top griddle plate
A10
Top plate hinge lock release button
A11
Timer setting indicator
A12
Heating grill plates indicator
A13
Temperature control knob with a range of 80–240 °C
A14
Base unit
A15
Power cord storage space
A16
Scraper
REMOVING AND ATTACHING THE GRILL PLATES
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Prior to removing or attaching the grill plates, check that the grill is turned off, disconnected from
the power socket and has cooled down.
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To attach or insert a grill plate, it is necessary to slide the lock
A9
to the “OPEN” position and to use
the handle
A7
to tilt open the top plate
A2
into the vertical position.
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To remove the top plate
A2
, use one hand to push and hold down button
A1
, and the other to
remove the plate
A2
. After removing it, release button
A1
. To remove the bottom grill plate
A3
, use
one hand to push and hold down button
A4
, and the other to remove the plate
A3
. After removing
it, release button
A4
.
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To attach, insert the top plate
A2
into the top cover
A8
so that the cut outs at the rear of the plate
A2
slide on to the tabs at the rear of the cover
A8.
Then push the plate
A2
against the cover
A8
, so
that the tab under the grill plate
A2
slides into the hole in the cover
A8
. Attach the bottom plate
A3
to the base unit
A14
in the same way.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE GRILL PLATES AND SETTING
THE HEIGHT OF THE TOP GRIDDLE PLATE
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When the top griddle plate
A2
is tilted down on to the bottom grill plate
A3
and the lock
A9
is set
in the “LOCK” position, the grill plates are locked together. This setting is intended for carrying the
grill in the vertical position and for storing the grill in the vertical position.
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To release the top griddle plate
A2
, slide the lock
A9
to the “OPEN” position. Now the top griddle
plate
A2
can be tilted open all the way to the vertical position.
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Setting the sliding lock
A9
to position 1 to 5 adjusts the height of the top griddle plate
A2
, i.e. the
distance of the top griddle plate
A2
from the bottom grill plate
A3
. Height adjustment is suitable for
grilling fish, hamburgers, vegetables, toasted sandwiches and cooking other delicate foods where
it is undesirable for the top griddle plate
A2
to compress the food with its full weight. When setting
the height, it is necessary to lift and hold the top griddle plate
A2
above the bottom grill plate
A3
.
To lift and hold the griddle plate
A2
, use the handle
A7
.
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To tilt open the top griddle plate
A2
so that it is level with the bottom grill plate
A3
, hold down
button
A10
while at the same time tilting open the top griddle plate
A2
so that the handle
A7
is
resting on the tabletop or kitchen countertop. This will double the grilling area. After tilting open
the top griddle plate
A2
, release button
A10
.
NON-STICK COATING ON THE GRILL PLATES
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The grill plates on your contact grill have a special non-stick surface coating. This coating enables
you to prepare healthy meals while using a minimum amount of fat or oil.
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For placing food on the grill or removing it, use only heat-resistant wooden, plastic or silicone
kitchen utensils.
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Do not use sharp or metal kitchen utensils and do not cut the food directly on the grill plate.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for damage to the coating caused by the use of sharp
objects or metal utensils.
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Any discolouration of the surface of the grill plates affects only appearance, not functionality.
BEFORE FIRST USE
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Before first use, remove the contact grill from the packaging material and remove all promotional
materials including labels located on the grill/griddle plates. Wipe the griddle plate
A2
and grill
plate
A3
with a clean dampened cloth and then wipe dry. Take the removable drip tray
A5
and
wash it in warm water using a neutral kitchen detergent. Then rinse it under clean running water,
wipe it dry and put it back in its place.
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Wash the scraper
A16
in warm water using a neutral kitchen detergent. Then rinse it under clean
running water and wipe it dry.
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The griddle/grill plates
A2
and
A3
, the removable drip tray
A5
and the scraper
A16
can also be
washed in a dishwasher (in the upper rack).
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Do not rinse or submerge the grill or its power cord in water or any other liquids.
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Before first use, run the grill empty for 10 minutes with the temperature control knob
A13
set to
the maximum grilling temperature. Then turn the grill off, disconnect it from the power socket and
allow it to cool down.
Note:
When first turned on, a small amount of smoke may be emitted. This is a completely
normal event.
USING THE CONTACT GRILL
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Before every use, we recommend to apply a thin layer of high-temperature cooking oil on to the
griddle/grill plates
A2
and
A3
.
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Check that the removable drip tray
A5
is properly inserted all the way into the base unit
A14
and that the griddle/grill plates
A2
and
A3
are installed in their place. Check that the timer and
temperature control knob are set in the off position, and connect the grill to a power socket.
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If the griddle/grill plates are locked together, release them by setting the lock
A9
to the “OPEN”
position. Allow the grill to heat up by setting timer
A6
to 5 minutes and the temperature control
knob
A13
to position 4 – “SUPER HIGH” (maximum temperature). To heat up faster, leave the griddle
plate
A2
tilted down. When the timer
A6
is set, indicator
A11
will be lit. Heating of the grill plates
to the set temperature is signalled by indicator
A12
. At the end of the set time a sound is made and
the grill turns off automatically. Indicator
A11
will dim and indicator
A12
will turn off completely.
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After preheating the grill plates, set the desired time using the timer
A6
, and set the temperature
control knob
A13
based on the type of food that you are grilling. The timer
A6
can be set in
5-minute intervals in the range from 0 to 30 minutes. The temperature control knob
A13
can be
used to set four different temperature levels.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB SETTINGS
TEMPERATURE
0
off
1 – “LOW” (low temperature)
80–120 °C
2 – “MED” (medium temperature)
120–160 °C
3 – “HIGH” (high temperature)
160–200 °C
4 – “SUPER HIGH” (maximum temperature)
200–240 °C
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The timer
A6
counts down the set time and the temperature control knob
A13
displays the selected
temperature level. The temperature can be adjusted as required while grilling.
Grilling with the top plate tilted down
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Tilt open the top plate
A2
so that it is in a vertical position. Use the handle
A7
to tilt out the plate.
Place meat, vegetables, a sandwich or other food that you wish to grill or bake in on to the bottom
plate
A3
. Use the handle
A7
to tilt down the top plate
A2
. Regularly check on the condition of
the meal while grilling. If you do not wish the top plate
A2
to lie on the food, adjust its height
as described in chapter Locking and unlocking the grill plates and setting the height of the top
griddle plate.
Grilling on an open grill
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The unique design of the contact grill enables both grilling surfaces to be used at the same time. Tilt
open the top griddle plate
A2
so that it is level with the bottom grill plate
A3
as described in chapter
Locking and unlocking the grill plates and setting the height of the top griddle plate.
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Place meat, vegetables or other food suitable for grilling on to the grill plates. Turn the food over
as required while grilling.
Note:
The grill plate heating indicator
A12
turns on and off intermittently during operation. This
signalises that the set temperature is being maintained.
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At the end of the set time a sound is made and the grill turns off automatically. Indicator
A11
will
dim and indicator
A12
will turn off completely. Set the temperature control knob
A13
to position
0 (off).
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Remove the cooked meal from the grill plate. For this purpose, use heat-resistant wooden, silicone
or plastic kitchen utensils. Do not use metal tongs, metal spatulas, knives or other sharp metal
kitchen utensils. This could cause damage to the non-stick coating of the grill plates.
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After you have finished using the appliance, ensure that the timer and temperature control knob
are set to position 0 (off), and that the power cord is disconnected from the power socket. Allow the
grill to cool down before handling it again in any way.
TIPS FOR GRILLING MEAT
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To achieve optimal results, cut meat into slices to a thickness where the top griddle plate rests on
them when tilted down.
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We do not recommend using the contact grill for grilling meat with thick bones, such as bone-in
pork chops.
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Do not salt the meat before grilling. This would result in the meat being tough and dry.
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Before grilling marinated meat, pat it down with paper towels to remove excess marinade. Some
marinades have a high sugar content, which may burn on to the grill plates.
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To avoid juices from escaping, do not puncture the meat with a knife or fork. Otherwise the meat
will be tough and dry.
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Do not dry out the meat by grilling it for too long.
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Always make sure that chicken meat is thoroughly cooked.
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When the meat has finished grilling, season it with salt or other seasoning.
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You do not have to prick pre-cooked hot dogs before grilling them.
