TTM Racl‘ Plus Bedienungsanleitung Seite 13

Make sure that the cheese block's bottom is sufficiently flat. If the cheese block's
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bottom is slightly rounded, cut off a piece of cheese so that the cheese rests flat.
Move the cheese under the resistance. Adjust the distance between the cheese and
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the heating unit. An optimum distance is 1 to 2 cm. Note : a raclette cheese made
from raw milk should melt slowly. For this, it is recommended to increase the distance
between the cheese and the heating unit.
Starting the oven and preparing the raclette
Connect the power cable to the oven's plug (F) and then to the main's outlet. Switch
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the oven on with the power switch. When the oven is used for the first time, the
heating unit may release a little smoke for about 30 seconds. This is normal and not
dangerous.
When the cheese is melted (or grilled), grasp the cheese holder with the side handle
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and swing it. Scrape off the melted cheese with a TTM raclette knife with its smooth
side.
After 4 or 5 raclettes, cut off the cheese's remaining crusts with the TTM raclette
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knife's toothed side and serve them with the raclette. These crusts are called
"religious pieces" because they are so divinely good.
The raclette must be eaten warm. It is the custom that the served person immediately
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savours his/her raclette without waiting for the other guests to be served. The
traditional raclette is served with unpeeled potatoes, pickles or other vinegar
conserved vegetables. As an accompaniment, a dry white wine or tea will increase
the pleasure.
Note: if the raclette is interrupted by a break, it is recommended to shut off the oven to
not consume power and prevent the cheese from absorbing too much heat. If the oven is
not switched off, make sure that the cheese holder is centred under the heating unit to
act as a heat reflector.
Cleaning
Before using the oven for the first time, clean the removable grill plate (C) and the cheese
holder under running water.
After each raclette party, let the oven cool off completely. Never soak an oven element in
water or wash it in the dishwasher. It is sufficient to clean it under running water or with a
damp cloth. Then wipe it off. Never use abrasive products. The raclette oven's bottom
plate may be cleaned with a damp cloth.
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