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Before fi rst use
∙ Remove any packing materials completely.
∙ Before switching on the appliance for the
fi rst time, clean the grill plate and mini-pans
with a damp cloth.
∙ Heat the appliance and the pans for about
10 minutes, without any food in, to eliminate
the smell typically encountered when fi rst
switching on a grill (a small amount of
smoke may also be noticeable). Adequate
ventilation should be ensured by opening
windows or balcony doors.
∙ Let the grill cool down again.
∙ Clean it as described in the section
Cleaning and care.
Reversible grill plate
The ribbed side is particularly suitable for
grilling meat, such as steak, grill sausages
etc.
The smooth side is used for grilling
vegetables and seafood.
Before the appliance is switched on, position
the grill plate on top of the appliance over the
heating element, ensuring that the plate sits
securely inside the corners of the frame in
such a way that it cannot move.
Variable thermostat and main indicator
light
∙ The variable thermostat controls the
operating time of the heating element,
with the yellow indicator light showing its
current operating status.
Heating element on = indicator light on
Heating element off = indicator light off
∙ When melting cheese or grilling, the
maximum setting should be used
(thermostat control all the way to the
right). Simply to keep food warm, the
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thermostat should be adjusted to a lower
setting (thermostat control further to the
left).
∙ Slide the thermostat all the way to the left
and unplug the appliance from the mains
after use.
Operation
∙ Fit the grill plate onto the unit, as described
above. Insert the plug into a suitable wall
socket, turn the appliance on and slide the
thermostat control all the way to the right.
∙ After a pre-heating time of about 10
minutes, the grill plate is ready for use.
∙ Place the food to be cooked on the grill
plate. We recommend fi rst applying a light
coat of oil to the plate to prevent sticking.
∙ Put the raclette cheese into the mini-pans
and place them into the appliance under
the heating element; then leave them until
the cheese has melted.
Warning: Do not place empty mini-pans
in the appliance while it is switched
on, but leave them on a heat-resistant
surface.
∙ Slide the thermostat all the way to the left
and unplug the appliance from the mains
after use.
How to prepare raclette cheese
Use about 200 to 300 grammes of cheese
per person. Cut the cheese into slices about
3 to 5 mm thick and put them into the mini-
pans. It is preferable to use original raclette
cheese but any other fast-melting cheese is
also suitable.
Practical hints
∙ Frozen food should always be properly
thawed before it is cooked.
∙ To avoid damage to the coating of the