User manual KOMPERNASS BIFINETT KH 1141 CONTACT GRILL

[. . . ] · Never use the appliance if the power cord or the plug is damaged or wet. · Only service centres authorised by the manufacturer or experienced technicians may undertake repairs (see "Repair & Customer Service"). Contents Contact Grill with two grill plates 2 oil drip pans Operating booklet Warranty card Technical specifications Input voltage: Power consumption: 220-240V, 50 Hz 2. 000 W Safety first · Before you start using your Contact grill, please read the following directions for use carefully. · Keep this instructions brochure in a safe place near the appliance for ready reference. · Use the Contact grill only for its intended purpose in accordance with the instructions given here. -4- bifinett KH 1141 Prevent fire hazards and injuries · Place your Contact Grill on an even, nonslippery and heat-resistant base and never on or near other appliances that may radiate high levels of heat (e. g. [. . . ] 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. Temperature control / preparation methods You can set the temperature control knob at the following positions: · Switched off I Defrost II Heat up III Medium grilling M Fast grilling Pictograms for the most important methods of preparation that can be used with the appliance in contact position are shown on the appliance. The cooking times generally depend on the weight and size of the food being grilled as well as your individual tastes. The individual symbols have the following meanings: 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. Grilling or cooking time Temperature setting to use Thawing Heating up Hamburger / sandwich Vegetables Shrimp Fish Toast, etc. Meat skewers Sausages Meat (cutlets, steaks) Chicken / turkey -6- bifinett KH 1141 Hot plate positions You can position the hot plates in different ways depending on the preparation method. Grill roasting / Plates in contact Barbecue / Hot plate position 180° open 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. Place one of the oil drip pans µ under the ridge for oil drainage . 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. This position is suitable for grilling thick foodstuffs that need to be roasted slowly and uniformly. It is ideal for preparing vegetables with high water content, as the water can evaporate in the beginning at low or medium temperatures. You can also use this hot plate position to prepare large quantities of food items or to cook vegetables along with meat. 15 minutes at temperature setting "M" until bubbles appear on the skin. 1. Open the lid of the Contact Grill in vertical position, lift it up to the stopper and open it further till it is in horizontal position. Place the two oil drip pans µ under the ridges for oil drainage of the grill plates. [. . . ] Then serve the hamburgers on the hamburger buns together with ingredients and seasonings of your choice. -8- bifinett KH 1141 Turkey Rolls with Serrano Ham (4 persons) 8 small, thin turkey cutlets (50 g each) Salt Pepper 2 tsp. Tuna with Orange Slices (4 persons) 4 fresh tuna steaks (170 g each) 1 orange 1 tsp. Place the tuna steaks on the preheated grill, sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Remove the grilled orange slices and serve the tuna steaks. Rump Steak with Spring Onion and Herb Sauce (4 persons) 500 g lean rump steak (125 g each) 120 g margarine 1 tsp. [. . . ]