• Open the grill.
• Grasp the handle, pull up firmly on the upper section of the appliance, then open to form a 180° : the appliance is wide
open - 7
For the mini-oven function (in accordance with the model)
To reheat fresh or frozen ready meals (quiche, pancakes, pre-topped sandwiches, etc.) and to grill fragile foods (e.g.:
fish, kebabs...), without crushing them.
• Open the grill: take the handle (insulated, depending on the model), pull the top part upwards - 9
• Lift the base up to the 2 stops - 9
• Place the top gently on top of the base until the mini-oven position is reached - 9
• Release the handle. The 2 plates are held as far apart as possible.
Connection and pre-heating
• Fully unwind the power cord.
• Make sure that the electric power supply is compatible with the power rating and voltage indicated on the bottom of the
appliance.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• If an extension cord is used:
- make sure to choose an extension lead of equivalent diameter with an earthed socket ;
- take all necessary precautions to prevent anyone tripping over an extension cord.
If your appliance is fitted with a removable power cord: if the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special
cable or unit available from the manufacturer or its after-sales service.
If your appliance is fitted with a fixed power cord: if the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Set the thermostat to the position indicated in the cooking table - 4
The position of the thermostat during pre-heating is the same as that used for cooking.
• Plug the power cord into the appliance (depending on the model), then plug the cord into the mains:
set the switch to position I to start the appliance, the red indicator light comes on and the appliance starts to heat up - 5a
Never leave the appliance plugged in when not in use.
Never plug the appliance in without putting the 2 cooking plates in place.
Never run the appliance empty.
• Pre-heat the appliance for about 5 minutes. Pre-heating has finished when the green indicator light comes on - 5b
To preserve the non-stick properties of the coating, avoid excessive pre-heating with the appliance empty.
On first use, there may be a slight odour and a little smoke during the first few minutes.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Cooking
• After pre-heating, the appliance is ready for use.
To preserve the non-stick properties of the coating:
- as a preference, use a wooden spatula to turn the food over,
- never cut food directly on the plates,
- do not cook food in aluminium foil.
To prevent damage to the plates, only use them on the appliance for which they were designed (e.g., do not place in an
oven, on the gas ring or electric hot-plate, etc.).
Do not use aluminium foil or other objects between the plate or the grill and the food being cooked.
Do not put any cooking utensils on the appliance to heat up.
Do not touch the metal parts of the appliance when it is heating or operating, as they are very hot:
use the handle and wear oven gloves if necessary.
Do not move the appliance when in use.
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