[. . . ] During use, the Panini Maker can be opened and closed without risk by using the heat-insulated grip. This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Protect the appliance from spray water ­ even when it is switched off. [. . . ] As soon as you have set the heat level regulator 4 to the required position, the green control lamp "Ready" 5 will go off until the desired temperature has been attained. To make meat softer and to speed up grilling, it can be marinaded beforehand. Suitable as the basis for this are, for example, sour cream, red wine, vinegar, buttermilk, or the fresh juice from papayas or pineapples. Place the meat in the marinade so that it is completely covered and then close the receptacle. Should you nonetheless wish to use extra fat, take note that "light" margarines and various vegetable oils are not suitable for grilling. Amongst these are cold-pressed olive oil and thistle, flax, wheatgerm, maizecorn, sesame, walnut and hazelnut oils. For grilling you can use for example butter, pork fat, margarine or ghee (butterfat). If you are not sure if the foodstuff is cooked in the middle, use a standard commercial meat thermometer. The green control lamp "Ready" 5 can repeatedly switch itself off. This means that the programmed temperature has fallen, and the appliance is automatically heating itself up again!Due to the positioning of the upper hotplate 7 being variable, even with thick items it is always parallel to the lower hotplate 7. Start with short cooking times and expand on them until you have discovered the ideal duration. When you are satisfied with the browning, open the lid and remove the foodstuff. Turn the heat level regulator 4 to "0" and remove the plug from the power socket. Before cleaning, remove the plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down completely. Oil 2 tbsp Lemon juice 1 Pinch of salt (and pepper) 4 Slices of white bread 40 g Herb butter 75 g Mozzarella 20 g Pine nuts · Peel and finely hack the onion and garlic clove, then steam them in hot oil until glassy. Cut the mozzarella into slices, spread them over the two bread slices with the drained spinach. Carefully place the Panini on the Panini Maker, already pre-heated to a middle heat level, and close the lid. Never clean the appliance under running water, and never submerge it in water. To avoid destroying the non-stick coating, do not use aggressive detergents, rough sponges or sharp objects. It is best to lay a wet dish cloth on encrusted residues in order to soften them. a damp cloth is also sufficient for cleaning the outer surfaces of the appliance. [. . . ] Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. You receive a 3-year warranty for this device as of the purchase date. This appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before delivery. In the case of a warranty claim, please make contact by telephone with our service department. [. . . ]