User manual KOMPERNASS BIFINETT KH 1140 CONTACT GRILL

[. . . ] Keep the appliance away from splashing water even when it is switched off. · Use the appliance only if the local power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage specified for the appliance (230 V AC at 50 Hz). · Do not connect the appliance over a multisocket adapter, from which many other electrical devices may be simultaneously drawing power, as this can lead to overloading of the circuit. · While cleaning, make sure that water does not seep into the inner areas of the appliance. [. . . ] Unpack your new Contact Grill and remove all extra fittings such as plastic wrappers and cable clamps meant for protection during transportation. Clean the new Contact Grill with a wet cloth as described under "Cleaning & Maintenance". When using the Contact Grill for the first time, you may notice fumes caused by heating. These fumes are not injurious to health; however, initially they may affect the taste of your first few dishes. Therefore, before preparing any food items for the first time, we advise you to switch on the Contact Grill once without any food items and allow it to heat up at the maximum temperature setting for 15 minutes. Description of the appliance Pilot light Snap locking device on the handle Handles Swivelling support Temperature control knob Hot plate locking springs Ridge for oil drainage Leads for fixing the hotplates Grill hot plates Prevent damages to the appliance · Use a plastic or wooden spatula or any other suitable non-metallic utensil to remove the food items so as not to damage the non-stick coating of the Contact Grill's hot plate. · For the same reason, do not use any corrosive detergents or pointed instruments when cleaning the appliance. 5 Roasting with the Contact Grill 1. Open the lid of the Contact Grill by pulling the locking clasp on handle , downwards and tilt the lid up to the stopper. If necessary, remove all fallen food particles from the hot plate surface using a dry cloth. The appliance is fully closed when the locking clasp on handle audibly snaps into position. Insert the plug into a power socket to switch the appliance on and set the temperature control knob at the desired temperature. Now the Contact Grill has reached the set temperature and is ready for operation. Temperature settings You can set the temperature control knob at the following positions: 0 Switched off I 70° Defrost II 130° Slow grilling III 180° Medium grilling M 260° Fast grilling Hot plate positions You can position the hot plates in different ways depending on the preparation method. Grill roasting / Plates in contact This position is suitable for simultaneous and fast roasting of foodstuffs on both sides. It is ideal for grilling meat that needs to be seared fast at high temperature, e. g. Open the lid of the Contact Grill up to the stopper without lifting it up. Close the lid gently exerting slight pressure till the distance between both the hot plates are adjusted automatically depending on the thickness of the food items. Barbecue / Hot plate position 180° open The specified temperatures are reached when the grilling plates are in contact. In any other position there will be a loss of heat and the desired temperature may not be maintained. The temperature setting depends on the preparation method and the nature of foodstuff. The preparation time depends on the nature and size of foodstuff. This position is suitable for grilling thick foodstuffs that need to be roasted slowly and uniformly. [. . . ] Your Contact Grill has an integrated compartment for storing the power cord at the bottom of the housing. You can wind up the power cord in it when the appliance is not in use. This way you can prevent the power cord from getting entangled or soiled or from becoming a likely cause of accidents. Declaration of conformity & fabricant Kompernass Handelsgesellschaft mbH, Burgstrasse. 21, D-44867 Bochum, Germany, hereby declares that this product fully complies with all the applicable international safety standards, regulations and guidelines of the EU. [. . . ]