SEVERIN RG 2687 Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 11

∙ The appliance must be operated only
when the reversible grill plate (above the
upper heating element), and the cover
plate (above the lower element) are both
fi tted.
∙ Caution: Do not operate the appliance
outdoors.
∙ Always remove the plug from the wall
socket
- after use,
- in case of any malfunction, and
- before cleaning the appliance.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall
socket, never pull on the power cord;
always grip the plug itself.
∙ This appliance should only be used
with the attachments provided by the
manufacturer.
∙ Always allow suffi cient time for the
appliance to cool down before removing
the reversible grill plate or the lower
heating element cover plate, and also
before cleaning or storing the unit.
∙ No responsibility will be accepted if
damage results from improper use, or if
these instructions are not complied with.
Before fi rst use
∙ Remove any packing materials completely.
∙ Before switching on the appliance for the
fi rst time, wipe the reversible grill plate,
dough cutter, wooden spatulas and mini-
pans with a damp cloth.
∙ Heat the appliance and the pans for about
20 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 of the reversible grill plate
is particularly suitable for doing meats,
such as steak, sausages etc.
∙ The smooth side of the reversible grill
plate is used for grilling vegetables and
seafood.
∙ Before the appliance is switched on,
position the reversible grill plate on top of
the appliance over the heating element,
ensuring that the recesses in the plate fi t
securely onto the corresponding supports.
Lower heating element cover plate
During operation, the cover plate must be fi tted
over the lower heating element in such a way,
that the two brackets on the cover plate fi t over
the corresponding stainless-steel brackets
under the heating element.
Upper switch with temperature indicator
light and thermostat
∙ The upper switch activates the heating
element for grilling and cooking 'au
gratin'.
∙ The variable thermostat controls the
operating time of the upper heating
element. For grilling or melting, turn the
thermostat all the way to the right to its
maximum setting. To keep food warm,
turn the thermostat back to the left.
∙ The indicator light shows the current
operating status of the heating element.
Heating element on = indicator light on
Heating element off = indicator light off
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