User manual DELONGHI BG 41

[. . . ] Before use, remove the control unit F and wash the non-stick plate with care. The appliance may be used with the control unit F only (identified with the initials PAT1. ) Only insert the control unit when the griddle is completely dry. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. [. . . ] Materials and accessories coming into contact with food conform to EC regulation 1935/2004. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC. At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service. Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. 12 DESCRIPTION A B C. Non-stick plate Heat-free handgrips Fat drain Drip tray Adjustable rear feet Removable control unit Thermostat Indicator light INSTALLATION Before use, make sure the appliance has not been damaged during transport. Install the appliance on a horizontal surface out of reach of children as certain parts of the grill become extremely hot during use. - Before plugging into the mains, make sure that: · the mains voltage corresponds to the value V indicated on the rating plate on the bottom of the appliance; · the mains socket has a minimum rating of 10A; · the plug is suitable for the socket. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage deriving from failure to observe this safety rule. · check that the feet E are regulated correctly (see position A and position B on Page 3) To eliminate smells associated with new appliances operate the griddle without food for at least five minutes before use. POSITIONS FOR USING THE APPLIANCE HORIZONTAL (feet in position A) Ideal for vegetables, eggs, fish, cheese, frankfurters, etc. SLOPING (feet in position B) This position is recommended for all food that release liquids/ fat during cooking - Pos. B USE - Check that the drip tray D is mounted correctly (see figure on page 3). - Fully insert the control unit F in the housing as shown in the figure on page 3. - Plug the griddle into the mains socket and regulate the thermostat G to the position required for the quantity and type of food to grill (see the guideline table) - Heat the griddle before cooking and only use when the indicator lamp H goes out. - Place the food to be grilled on the plate. 13 - To turn the appliance off, turn the thermostat knob G to the position with the " · " symbol on knob G corresponding to the indicator light H. [. . . ] To re-insert it reverse the operation pushing the tray until it is firmly inserted. 14 INDICATIVE TABLE OF COOKING TIMES FOODS Q. TY (quantities) THERM FEET (posi(THERMOSTAT) tion of feet) TIME (minutes) NOTES AND TIPS Turn every 2 ­ 3 minutes for even cooking Turn when half-cooked Cooking time for a rare steak. Turn when half-cooked Cook as one piece and then cut the ribs apart when 3/4 cooked. Wash the liver well, turn when half-cooked Turn them every 3 minutes on all four sides Turn it frequently (approx every 10 minutes) Cut them open: turn when half-cooked Turn when half-cooked We recommend you cut them open. [. . . ]