CROQY - Electric cooking appliance LAGRANGE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric cooking appliance (toasted sandwich maker)
Brand	LAGRANGE
Model	CROQY
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power	700 W
Lid material	Thermosetting
Cooking plate material	Aluminum with non-stick coating
Number of simultaneous toasted sandwiches	2
Indicator lights	Red power-on light, green cooking completion light
Power cord	H05 RR-F 3G 0.75 mm² with grounding plug
Recommended safety device	Residual current device (30 mA)
Water protection	Do not immerse, do not use in rain
Plate maintenance	Damp sponge with mild detergent, dry with paper towel
Lid maintenance	Slightly damp sponge with detergent, dry with soft cloth
Warranty	2 years (extendable to 3 years upon registration on lagrange.fr)
Compliance	Directives 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, RoHS 2002/95/EC, EC regulation 1935/2004
Usage	Household only, not for professional use
Suggested recipes	Classic, poultry, goat cheese, dessert

Frequently Asked Questions - CROQY LAGRANGE

How to clean the cooking plates?

Unplug and let the appliance cool completely. Clean the plates with a damp sponge possibly soaked with a mild detergent. Dry with paper towel or a dry cloth. Do not use abrasive pads that could scratch the non-stick coating.

What to do if the appliance smokes during first use?

A new appliance may smoke slightly the first time. To minimize this, heat the empty appliance for 10 minutes, then let it cool for about 30 minutes before first use.

Can I use the appliance unattended?

No, it is not recommended to leave the appliance unattended while in operation. Moreover, children should not use the appliance without adult supervision, and they should be watched to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

What is the power of the appliance?

The appliance has a power of 700 Watts and operates on a 230 V - 50 Hz power supply. It must be plugged into a 10/16 A socket with a grounding contact.

How to know when the toasted sandwiches are done?

The appliance is equipped with a green cooking completion light. When this light turns on, the toasted sandwiches are ready. You can also open the appliance to visually check the doneness.

Can I use an extension cord?

Yes, but you must use an extension cord with a grounding plug and with wires having a cross-section of at least 0.75 mm². Be careful not to let anyone trip over the cord.

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

If the cord is damaged, do not use the appliance. Replacement must be carried out only by LAGRANGE, its after-sales service, or a qualified person approved by LAGRANGE, to avoid any danger.

Is the appliance suitable for professional use?

No, this appliance is designed for household use only. Any professional use is excluded from the warranty.

How to benefit from the extended warranty?

The basic warranty is 2 years. To get a free additional year, register on the LAGRANGE website at www.lagrange.fr after purchase.

What recipes are recommended in the manual?

The manual suggests several recipes: classic croque-monsieur (mustard, tomato, bacon), poultry croque (sliced poultry breast, grated gruyère), goat cheese croque (ham, Chavignol goat cheese), and dessert croque (dark chocolate, pineapple). Remember to lightly butter the outer sides of the bread.

USER MANUAL CROQY LAGRANGE

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.
Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on the appliance.
Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use. Keep out of reach of children or incompetent persons.
From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the appliance if cord or appliance show any signs of damage.
Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and in the way indicated in these instructions.
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for any reason whatsoever. Never place it into the dishwasher.
Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
Should the cord be damaged, it must be replaced by a competent qualified electrician.
Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power supply.
All repairs should be made by a competent qualified electrician.
Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry environment.
Never use accessories which are not recommended by the producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk to damage the appliance.
Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the cord cannot get caught in any way. Do not wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it.
Stand the appliance on a table or flat surface.
Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning and storing it.
Make sure the cord never comes into contact with the hot parts of the appliance.
Never touch the hot parts of the appliance, make use of the handles.

Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with inflammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc. when it is in use, as a fire might occur.
■ Be careful not to scratch the special coating of the cooking plate, as you might get little pieces of this coating into the food. Use a classical wooden spatula or a heat resistant plastic one.
Always unplug the appliance when it is not in use, especially since it is not equipped with an on/off switch.
Only use the appliance for food which is supposed to be cooked.
People (including children) who are unfit to use the appliance under conditions of complete safety either due to their physical, sensorial or mental capacities, or due to their lack of experience or knowledge, may not use this appliance under any circumstances unless they are watched by, or receive instructions from, a responsible person.
You should watch children to make sure that they do not play with the appliance.
These appliances are not intended to be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control system.

• Competent qualified electrician: after sales department of the producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved and competent to perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid all danger. In any case you should return the appliance to this electrician.

ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Protection - DIRECTIVE 2002/96/CE

To protect the environment and people's health, it is important for everyone, including all suppliers and users, to follow specific guidelines for the disposal of any electrical appliance at the end of its useful life.

For this reason, the appliance at hand bears the marking on its data plate to remind you never to dispose of it in any public or private

bin meant for household rubbish.

Instead, you should return it to your retail shop or drop it off at a collection site that uses selective sorting to redirect items for recycling and eventual reuse in other applications.

UK STYLE PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

(IN THE UK ONLY)

This product must only be used from a 13 amp power socket. If a BS1363 approved 13 amp plug is used, it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse. The wires on the power cord are colour coded: blue = neutral, brown = live, green or green & yellow = earth.

The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured in black.

The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured in red.

The green (& yellow) wire must be connected to the terminal marked E or coloured in green (& yellow).

HOW TO MAKE TOASTED SANDWICHES AND SNACKS

Protective coating burn off will cause smoking on first use. This is NOT harmful.
When using for the first time, wipe the surface of the plates with a damp cloth, then dry. You may season the plates with butter, margarine or cooking fat. Since the sandwich maker has a non-stick surface, the use of butter or oil is optional.
Plug into the electrical outlet. The red pilot light ~will come to indicate that the appliance is switched on.
The green pilot light will come when the cooking temperature is reached.
- Close the sandwich maker and prepare your sandwich while the unit is heating.
Fully open the sandwich maker. Place a slice of bread in the bottom half with the buttered side against the plate.
Fill the sandwich.
- Add the top slice with the buttered side up and carefully close the toaster. Do not force shut. Steam will be ejected from between the plates; make sure that fingers do not come into contact with it.
Lock the two halves with the wire clip while toasting.
- Your sandwich will be toasted in 2 to 3 min or longer to suit your taste. Open the toaster and remove sandwich using a plastic or wooden spatula. Never use a metal knife as this may damage the non-stick coating.
- Close the lid to preserve the heat until you are ready to toast the next sandwiches.
Prepare additional sandwiches if desired while the others are cooking.
Unplug when finished.

HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS

Always preheat before use. Plug cord into power outlet while preparing the fillings.
Flavoured butter may also be used.
For added flavour use bacon dripping. Brush drippings on the outside of the bread.

CLEANING

Before cleaning, unplug and wait for the appliance to cool down.
Wipe the inside and the edges of the plate with a paper towel or a soft cloth.
Wipe the outside with only a slightly moistened cloth ensuring that no moisture, oil or grease enters the cooling slots.
- Do not clean the inside or outside with any abrasive scouring pad or steel wool as this will damage the finish.
Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.