User manual KOMPERNASS KH 1141

[. . . ] Do not let the power cord hang loosely from the table or over the hot plate. To avoid the risk of injury, arrange for defective power plugs and/or cables to be replaced as soon as possible by a qualified technician or by our Customer Service Department to avoid the risk of injury. Only service centres authorised by the manufacturer or experienced technicians may undertake repairs (see "Repair & Customer Service"). 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. [. . . ] 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 w audibly snaps into position. Insert the plug into a power socket to switch the appliance on and set the temperature control knob t at the desired temperature. Now the Contact Grill has reached the set temperature and is ready for operation. The individual symbols have the following meanings: Grilling or cooking time Temperature setting to use Thawing Heating up Hamburger / sandwich Vegetables Shrimp Fish Toast, etc. 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. You can position the hot plates in different ways depending on the preparation method. 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. Place the food items to be grilled on the bottom grilling hot plate o. 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. Place the two oil drip pans a under the ridges for oil drainage u of the grill plates. 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. This position is suitable for preparing delicate foodstuffs that need not be pressed or turned over when roasting. Example: Meat Cutlet with Melted Cheese Pound the meat cutlet flat, then salt and pepper it. Then lay melting cheese atop the cutlet and cook in the oven function at temperature setting "M" for approx. Lift the lid till the stopper and turn it forward till it rests in a parallel position with the bottom hot plate. Remove the grilled food items from the hot plates using a wooden spatula or any other suitable, non-metallic utensil. Mix hamburger, onions, salsa, chili powder and barbecue sauce well in a large bowl. [. . . ] 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. The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. [. . . ]