[. . . ] · When the appliance is in operation, accessible surfaces may become very hot. · This electrical appliance operates at high temperatures which could cause burns. · Do not allow the appliance to be used by persons (including children) with psychological, physical or sensory impairments or with inadequate experience or knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by someone responsible for their safety. [. . . ] · To avoid electric shock, if the power cable is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer, an authorised technical assistance centre, or a suitably qualified service engineer. · Never touch the plate with sharp utensils to avoid damaging the coating. · Never use the appliance without the drip tray and Teflon coated plate. · Materials and accessories coming into contact with food conform to EEC directive 1935/2004. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H I drip tray Teflon coated plate heating element ON/OFF switch indicator light thermostat knob side guides drip pan grill rack INSTALLATION before use, make sure the appliance has not been damaged during transport. install the appliance on a horizontal surface out of reach of children as certain parts of the grill become extremely hot during use. before plugging into the mains, make sure that: · the mains voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the bottom · the mains socket has a minimum rating of 10A · the plug is suitable for the socket. The manufacturer declines all liability in the event that this important accident-prevention rule is not respected. USE before turning the appliance on fill the drip pan with water (the water must ALWAYS be between the MIN and MAX level). Adjust the thermostat (F) to the required position (MIN - MED or MAX). before using for the first time, operate the appliance empty (with water in the drip pan) with the thermostat at maximum for at least 15 minutes to eliminate the "new" smell and any smoke caused by the presence of protective substances applied to the element before transport. you are recommended to preheat the appliance for about 5-10 minutes before starting to cook (start with the appliance cold only when grilling and extend the cooking times slightly). - when you need to turn or check the meat, remove the drip pan carefully to avoid spilling the water. Unplug from the mains and leave to cool down before emptying the water. IMPORTANT: the appliance will not work if the drip pan is not inserted correctly in one of the two guides. There is a switch in the appliance which detects the presence of the pan in order to prevent it from operating empty. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system. 9 THERMOSTAT KNOB (F) the adjustable thermostat can be set to three positions: MIN - MED - MAX. MAX: recommended for all types of cooking using the grill or plate. TIPS FOR OPTIMUM GRILLING preheat the grill for 5-10 minutes. turn the food over at least once during cooking unless otherwise specified. Metal could damage the non-stick surface of your plate. TYPES OF COOKING USING THE GRILL (SMOKELESS) This is ideal for cooking grilled meat and fish such as kebabs, hamburgers, cutlets, chicken, gilthead, bass, etc. According to the size of the food, place the grill in the top or bottom position (in most cases, it is best to use the top guide). [. . . ] MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MED MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX TIME 15 min. 3 min. The times and quantities indicated above are indicative only. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning the appliance, always unplug from the mains socket and allow to cool. To remove the pan from the guide, pull it out taking care not to spill the water. [. . . ]