Cleaning and maintenance
• Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance and let all parts
cool down!
• Never immerse base unit, power cord and mains plug in water
or clean them under running water!
NOTE: D o notput reversible grill patesandnaturalstonegrill plateinthe dishwasher, because dishwasher
salt mightdamage the coatingresp. s urface of the plates.
Wipeoffthe stillwarm naturalstonegrill patewith kitchenpaperto remove residual g rease andoil. After
that,wipewith a dampcloth
• Clean grill plates,pansandspatulas in ukewarm waterwith somehanddishwashing detergent
• Soaksubstantial soil'ngwith someoil first.
• Wipeoffthe heatingelementonlywith a dampcloth
• Makesurenowateror steamalsofrom belowmayentertheappliance
• Neveruse abrasivesand solvents or sharp objects!
• Neveruse steel wool or abrasive pads!
• Never use oven sprays!
• Nevertreat the appliance and accessoryparts with a steam cleaner!
Tips and notes
• Whenusingthegrill patesfor the firsttime,coatthemwith someoil first.Subsequent nomoregrease is
needed
• Makesurethefoodsdo nottouchthe heatingelement a sotherwise thefood mightburn!
• Ony season cheese aftermeltingasspices burnat hightemperatures a ndgenerate unpleasant smokeas
well asan unpleasant taste
If possible, t hegrillingsshouldbetakenoutof thefridge1/2 hourbefore youstartgrilling.Thusit roasts
fasterandyouavoidthat thickermeatstays coldat the inside.
• Slightlyappy oil to leanmeatbeforegrilling.Thebestresults areachieved with smallandtenderpieces of
meat.Do notpiercethemeatwhenturning,sothat nojwce ISlost.
• Forachieving a beautifulbrowning,searthe meatshortly. T hemeatiswell-donewhentheescaping meat
juice ISclear.
• Spices andmarinades c andevelop smokeif grilled.Toavoidthis youmayusenon-seasoned resp.non
marinated meatandratherofferseasoning mixtures andbarbecue sauces afterpreparation of the meat
• Saltthe meataftergrilling,otherwise too muchmeatjuicewill be lost.
• Sausages w ill bepierced alreadybeforegrillingsotheydo not burst.
• Assidedishes, w e recommend c rispybread,freshsalads andcookedpotatoes
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