PL50E - Barbecue CUISINART - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric barbecue
Model	PL50E
Brand	Cuisinart
Dimensions (L x l x H)	50 x 30 x 20 cm
Weight	6 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power	2000 W
Cooking surface	50 x 30 cm
Main material	Stainless steel and non-stick coating
Main functions	Grill, keep warm
Temperature control	Adjustable thermostat
Indicator light	Yes, power-on indicator
Handles	Thermally insulated
Feet	Non-slip
Removable tray	Yes, to collect juices
Maintenance and cleaning	Non-stick plate dishwasher-safe; exterior cleanable with a damp cloth
Safety	Overheat protection
Spare parts	Available on the official Cuisinart website
Repairability	Repairability score: 8/10 (estimated)
Warranty	2 years
Included accessories	Cooking grid, drip tray

Frequently Asked Questions - PL50E CUISINART

How to turn on the Cuisinart PL50E barbecue?

Plug the appliance into a power outlet, then turn the thermostat to the desired temperature. The indicator light turns on to indicate that the appliance is heating.

What is the power of the Cuisinart PL50E barbecue?

The power is 2000 W, which allows rapid heat-up and even cooking.

Is the cooking plate removable?

Yes, the non-stick plate is easily removable for convenient cleaning. It is dishwasher-safe.

Can I use the barbecue indoors?

This electric model can be used indoors, but make sure to place it on a stable surface near a power outlet. Ensure good ventilation.

How to clean the exterior of the barbecue?

Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use abrasive products that could damage the surface.

Does the barbecue have an automatic shut-off?

No, this model does not have automatic shut-off. Remember to unplug the appliance after use.

What types of food can I cook on this barbecue?

You can cook meats, fish, vegetables and even skewers. The non-stick surface allows healthy cooking with little fat.

Where to find spare parts for the Cuisinart PL50E?

Spare parts such as the cooking plate or drip tray are available on the official Cuisinart website.

Is the thermostat accurate?

Yes, the adjustable thermostat allows choosing the ideal temperature for each type of food. It maintains constant heat.

What is the warranty of the Cuisinart PL50E barbecue?

The warranty is 2 years from the date of purchase, covering manufacturing defects.

USER MANUAL PL50E CUISINART

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BABYLISS SARL

99 avenue Aristide Briand

92120 Montrouge

France

www.cuisinart.eu

IB-14/508A

PLANCHA

PL50E

Cuisinart®

FAC 2019/01

Instructions - Hinweise - Instructies - Istruzioni - Instrucciones PL50E

SOMMAIRE

c. Installation de la protection anti-projections.

1. Safety cautions 12

2. Introduction 14

3. Product features 14

4. Use 14

a. Before the first use 14

b. Installing the cooking plates. 11

C. Instaining the anti-spatter guard.

c. Drip tray

f. Turning the appliance off....15

g. Table of cooking modes and times.... 16

1. Advice from the chefs 21

2. Cleaning and storage ....21

3. Questions/answers ....22

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

- CAUTION: Very hot surface. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is in use. Do not touch the appliance when in use. Use oven mitts or protective gloves. Allow the unit to cool before storing

• The grill should not be used with an external timer or with a separate remote control system.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

- The appliance is intended for domestic use only and is not intended to be used in applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; farm houses; by customers in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type establishments.

- The cleaning/scraping tool, the juice-collection tray and the plates can be washed in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.

- Do not place the appliance on or near a hot appliance. Do not use on heat sensitive surfaces or near inflammable materials.

• Do not put anything on the appliance when it is on.
• Leave enough space between the appliance and the walls or furniture (at least 10 cm). Do not place the appliance below wall-mounted kitchen elements.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the work surface and do not let it touch hot surfaces.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning. Never leave the appliance unattended when plugged in. Pull on the plug to unplug, never on the cord.
• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears damaged.
• Stop using the machine immediately if the cord is damaged.
• Do not try to repair the appliance yourself.
• Using any accessories not recommended or sold by Cuisinart® may cause a fire, electrocution and risk of injury.
• Use this appliance for cooking only and follow the instructions in this manual.
• Do not use outdoors.

- CAUTION: The plastic bags used to cover the unit or packaging may be dangerous. To avoid all risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of the reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.

Discarding electrical and electronic equipment at the end of life

In everybody's interest and to participate actively in protecting the environment:

• Do not discard these products with your household waste.
• Use return and collection systems available in your country.

Some materials can in this way be recycled or recovered.

2. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase!

For over 30 years, Cuisinart ^® has been developing a full range of kitchen appliances that allow both passionate amateurs and great chefs to express their creativity to the fullest. Every product combines sturdiness, innovation, performance and ergonomics. Made with professional materials such as brushed stainless steel, our products will easily fit into any kitchen thanks to their simple and elegant design.

3. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

1. Base
2. Removable and interchangeable hot plates with built-in resistance:
   2a. 1 Griddle plate
   2b. 1 Grill plate
3. Thermostat for left-hand plate
4. Thermostat for right-hand plate
5. Brushed stainless steel guard to protect against splashes
6. System to lock/unlock the plates
7. Drip tray for collecting the grease from cooking
8. Spatula for cleaning

4. USE

a. Before first use

Before you use it for the first time, clean the main body of the appliance, as well as the control buttons, with a damp cloth. Wash the plates, the drip tray and the scraping tool in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. Refer to the section on "Cleaning and Maintenance" for more information.

b. Installing the hot plates

• Place the appliance on a level, stable, clean and dry surface, at least 10 centimetres away from walls and any furniture items. The control panel should be facing you.
• Grill hot plate: a ribbed surface which is perfect for grilling steaks, hamburgers, chicken or vegetables.
• Griddle hot plate: surface which is perfect for cooking crêpes, eggs, fine cuts of meat, fish or shellfish.
• Insert each hot plate in the central metal notches located at the base of the appliance, and then into the side notches. Then press gently down on the hot plate so as to ensure that it has been correctly secured in place.
• To remove the hot plates, press the unlocking button for each plate, located on each side of the appliance. Then lift the hot plates up (Fig.1).

Note: Each hot plate can be fitted on either side of the griddle.

c. Installing the anti-splash guard

• Place the anti-splash guard on the edges of the appliance (Fig. 2).
• The two metal notches that jut out from the sides should be placed on the inside of the appliance.
• The metal notch located in the middle of the guard should be placed on the inside of the appliance (Fig.3).

d. Advice for use

Griddle cooking guarantees a healthy and varied menu of vegetables, fish and meat. Thanks to its adjustable thermostat, you can adapt the cooking temperature to the type of dish you want to prepare.

Light the griddle and leave it to warm up for a few minutes at maximum power (the hot plate must be very hot), then turn down to a lower power level before putting the food items on the griddle and set the temperature according to the type of dish being prepared.

The griddle allows you to set the cooking temperature manually.

The temperature for each hot plate can be chosen separately in order to best suit each type of food item.

• Having installed the hot plates, select the temperature for each hot plate using the left and right-hand thermostats. The thermostat indicator will turn red.
• When the appliance has reached the selected temperatures, the indicator lights will stop blinking and the red light will stay lit.
• Place the food items on the hot plates.

Note: When the cold food items are placed on the appliance, the temperature of the hot plates might drop momentarily below the selected temperature. If this happens, the indicator lights of the thermostats concerned will flash red. The flashing will stop when the chosen temperature is reached again.

Note: Do not touch the anti-splash guard during cooking since it can heat up to high temperatures.

- You can change the temperature of each of the plates during cooking if necessary.

Note: There might be a slight odour or a little smoke when you use the appliance for the first time.

e. Drip tray

The base of the appliance is fitted with a drip tray on its front side.

• Slide the drip tray into the base.
• The juice from cooking will drip from the hot plates into the collection tray.
• Wait until the griddle has cooled down before emptying the drip tray.
• The tray can be washed in the dishwasher.

f. Turning the appliance off

- After use, turn the thermostats to the 'OFF' position and unplug the device.

g. Table of cooking modes and times

The cooking times are for reference only and will vary depending on the amount of food being cooked or the size or thickness of the food.

For red meats, the indicated cooking is rare.

For pre-cooked vegetables, cooking in salted water for 5 minutes.

BEEF PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
1 kg rib of beef Grill 180°C 15 minutes
250 g entrecote Grill 220°C 10 minutes
200 g sirloin steak Grill 220°C 10 minutes
300 g T-bone steak Grill 220°C 12 minutes
180 g tournedos Grill 220°C 10 minutes
150 g undercut or flank steak Grill 260°C 8 minutes
180 g prime cut steak Grill 260°C 8 minutes
150 g skirt steak	Grill 260°C 8 minutes
150 g beefsteak	Grill 260°C 8 minutes
180 g rumpsteak Grill 260°C 10 minutes
120 g mince meat	Grill/griddle	220°C 8 minutes
Beef skewers	Grill 220°C 12 minutes
VEAL	PLATE	THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
250 g veal cutlets	Grill 220°C 12 minutes
150 g fillet of veal	Grill/griddle	220°C 6 minutes
160 g veal scallops	Grill/griddle	260°C 6 minutes
Beef skewers	Grill 220°C 12 minutes
Middle-cut breast of veal	Grill/griddle	180°C 20 minutes
200 g scallop of veal	Grill/griddle	220°C 8 minutes
120 g mince meat	Grill/griddle	220°C 12 minutes
LAMB PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
80g Lamb chops - Cutlets Grill 220°C 6 minutes
220 g leg of lamb Grill/griddle 220°C 12 minutes
80 g noisette of lamb Grill/griddle 220°C 6 minutes
Skewer of lamb Grill 220°C 8 minutes
220 g fillet of lamb (whole) Grill/griddle 180°C 10 minutes
PORK PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
200 g Pork chops- Shoulder of pork	Grill 220°C 15 minutes
400 g Tenderloin pork (whole)	Grill/griddle	220°C - 180°C	25 minutes
1 kg round slice of pork	Grill/griddle 180°C 35 minutes
Spare ribs	Grill/griddle 180°C 25 minutes
140 g belly of pork	Grill/griddle 180°C 8 minutes
Pork ribs	Grill/griddle 180°C 20 minutes
POULTRY	PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
Scallops (chicken, guinea fowl)	Grill/griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Leg (chicken, guinea fowl)	Grill/griddle 180°C 20 minutes
Turkey scallops	Grill/griddle 220°C 8 minutes
Turkey leg slices	Grill/griddle 180°C 20 minutes
Duck fillet	Grill/griddle 180°C 12 minutes
Tenderloin fillet(of duck or chicken)	Grill/griddle 220°C 5 minutes
Beef skewers	Grill 220°C 10 minutes
Leg of duck	Grill/griddle 180°C 25 minutes
Saddle of rabbit (deboned)	Griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Leg of rabbit	Grill/griddle 180°C 25 minutes
Spatchcocked quail Grill/griddle 180°C 20 minutes
Spatchcocked poussin Grill/griddle 180°C 30 minutes
DELI MEATS PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
Sausage - Chipolata Grill/griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Toulouse sausage Grill 220°C 20 minutes
'Andouille' smoked sausage Grill/griddle 180°C 18 minutes
Merguez Grill/griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Black pudding	Griddle 170°C 15 minutes
White pudding	Grill/griddle 170°C 15 minutes
Beef skewers	Grill/griddle 220°C 15 minutes
Garlic sausage (sliced)	Grill/griddle 180°C 5 minutes
Frankfurters	Grill/griddle 180°C 8 minutes
OFFAL	PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
200 g slice of veal liver	Griddle 260°C 6 minutes
Kidneys (slices)	Grill/griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Heart	Grill/griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Sweetbread (slice)	Griddle 180°C 6 minutes
Poultry liver Griddle	220°C 7 minutes
Rabbit liver	Griddle 220°C 7 minutes
Skewer of offal	Grill 180°C 12 minutes
FISH	PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
Fillet of sole - Turbot - John Dory	Grill/griddle 220°C 5 minutes
150 g thickly cut salmon steak	Grill/griddle 220°C 10 minutes
180 g Tuna - Swordfish steak	Grill/griddle 220°C 8 minutes
150 g Cod - Pollock steak	Griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Filet of monkfish (500 g) Grill/griddle 220°C 18 minutes
Monkfish on the skewer Griddle 220°C 12 minutes
Fillet of red mullet Grill/griddle 220°C 4 minutes
160 g whole red mullet Grill 180°C 12 minutes
Fillet of sardine Grill/griddle 220°C 4 minutes
Whole sardine Grill 220°C 8 minutes
180 g fillet of pikeperch - bream - bass	Griddle 220°C 10 minutes
CRUSTACEANS - SHELLFISH PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
Scallops Grill/griddle 260°C 4 minutes
Solen Griddle 220°C 8 minutes
Tail of crayfish	Grill/griddle 220°C 6 minutes
Clams - Cockles - Mussels	Griddle 260°C 6 minutes
Shrimps - Prawns	Grill/griddle 220°C 8 minutes
Calamari rings	Griddle 220°C 6 minutes
White calamari	Griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Norway lobster (carapace)	Grill/griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Half lobster (carapace)	Grill/griddle 220°C 15 minutes
Half Norway lobster (carapace)	Grill/griddle 220°C 15 minutes
VEGETABLES PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
Whole button mushrooms	Grill/griddle 220°C 12 minutes
Tomato (half)	Griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Courgette (half)	Grill/griddle 220°C 12 minutes
Aubergine (half)	Grill/griddle 220°C 18 minutes
Bell pepper (half)	Grill/griddle 220°C 15 minutes

Green - white - asparagus(pre-cooked)	Grill/griddle 220°C 8 minutes
Half shredded carrot Griddle 220°C 15 minutes
Slice of celeriac Grill/griddle 220°C 15 minutes
Heart of artichoke (sliced) Grill/griddle 180°C 12 minutes
Fennel (sliced) Grill/griddle 220°C 12 minutes
Corn on the cob (pre-cooked) Griddle 180°C 15 minutes
Pumpkin (sliced) Griddle 180°C 12 minutes
Sliced potatoes Griddle 220°C 18 minutes
Sliced sweet potato Griddle 220°C 15 minutes
FRUIT PLATE THERMOSTAT COOKING TIME
Apple (half) Grill/griddle 180°C 20 minutes
Half a pear	Grill/griddle 180°C 20 minutes
Whole banana	Griddle	220°C
Slice of pineapple	Griddle 180°C 10 minutes
Half apricot - Half plum	Griddle 220°C 8 minutes
Whole cherries	Griddle 220°C 10 minutes
Half Fig	Griddle 220°C 6 minutes
Half nectarine - Half peach Griddle 220°C 10 minutes

5. ADVICE FROM THE CHEFS

• To preserve the non-stick qualities of the cooking plates, avoid heating them for too long with nothing on them and/or cleaning them with anything abrasive.
  • After use, blot dry the excess grease on the plates using kitchen paper. You will clean the plates more quickly this way once they have cooled.
• It is best to use wood or silicone utensils to return foods and to avoid cutting food on the hot plates.
• Cut your food into pieces of identical size to ensure even cooking.
• With practice, you will become familiar with cooking times and the necessary adjustment to cook the food to your taste.
• For the best results, lightly grease your food using a brush before grilling. The grease will transfer the heat more successfully.
• Prepare spice- or condiment-based marinades for meats or fish - grilled food will be tastier and food cooked on the griddle more tender.
• If you have grilled fish and shellfish on the plates, rub the plates with a cloth soaked in lemon juice.

6. CLEANING AND STORAGE

• After use, turn the thermostats to the 'OFF' position, unplug the griddle and let it cool down completely (at least 1/2 hour) before cleaning it.
• Use the cleaning/scraping tool to remove any food residue that remains on the cooking plates.
  • Empty the juice-collection tray after use.
• Remove the hot plates by pushing in the hot plate unlocking buttons.
• The cleaning/scraping tool, the juice-collection tray and the plates can be washed in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.
• Do not use metal objects such as knives or forks or abrasive sponges and products as they may damage the coating.
• Use a damp cloth and a little soft detergent to clean the body of the appliance. Never use abrasive sponges or products.
• Regularly cleaning the appliance prevents build-up. The griddle will then continue to be easy to clean and will perform at the same high level.
  • Before putting away the griddle, put the juice-collection tray and the cleaning spatula back in place.

7. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

WHAT DO I DO IF: ANSWERS
The appliance gives off smoke the first time I use it?	It's normal for the appliance to give off a little smoke when it is used for the first time. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth before turning it on.
The appliance turns itself off? Check that the thermostats are not turned to the 'OFF' position and that the appliance is plugged in correctly. It is possible that the appliance has overheated . Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Turn it on as usual and start cooking again.
What if the food isn't cooking? Check that the plug is plugged in properly and that the thermostats are properly lit. Also make sure you allow the appliance to heat up before placing food on the plates.
What if the barbecued food doesn't sear and cooking is difficult?	Check that the selected temperature is suitable for the food and allow sufficient pre-heating time before placing food on the plates.
How do you cook different kinds of food? Cook each food item on a different hot plate so that the flavours don't mix.
What if a little cooking juice leaks onto the body of the appliance?	Wait until the appliance has cooled down completely and then wipe off with a hot damp cloth. Never immerse the base of the appliance in water.
What if there's a lot of smoke given off during cooking?	Avoid using too much grease when cooking. Fat makes it easier for smoke to be given off. Use a brush to grease dry food.