[. . . ] Before range the appliance, make sure that it is unplugged from the power supply and that it is completely cooled. â· Unplug the appliance before cleaning or replacement of any pieces. [. . . ] We therefore recommend that you heat up the appliance for about 10 minutes without any food (ventilate the room during this period). Always pre-heat your appliance for more or less 10 minutes before using it. In order to prevent stains on your tablecloth, don't forget to put another easywashing cloth under your appliance. You can grill toasts in the raclette pans, cook fruits through or over, fry eggs or potatoes. Prepare potatoes with their skin, which you will put into a covered bowl or on the grill in order to keep them warm. Put the cheese into the raclette pans and place them under the heating tube. You can serve it as it is on the plates or apread it out on the potatoes in their skin. Before cleaning, unplug and wait for the appliance cool down completely. Wipe the inside and the edges of the appliance with a paper towel or a soft cloth. Wipe the outside with only a slightly moistened cloth ensuring that there is no more grease left. Do not clean the inside or outside with any abrasive products as this will damage the finish. For your comfort and safety, WHITE & BROWN has checked all the steps of manufacturing. [. . . ] â· Make sure that the connection cord does not touch any hot surface. â· Never immerse the product in water or any liquid for any reasons. [. . . ]