PIERRADE - Cooking appliance T-FAL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Cooking Stone (Pierrade)
Brand	T-FAL
Model	PIERRADE
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1500 W (estimation)
Dimensions (approx.)	40 x 30 x 15 cm
Weight (approx.)	3.5 kg
Stone Material	Natural stone (granite or similar)
Main Functions	Fat-free cooking, preheating, adjustable thermostat (depending on model)
Preheating Time	20 to 30 minutes maximum
Recommended Capacity	Approximately 200g of food per person
Maintenance and Cleaning	Stone: wash under running water with abrasive sponge, wipe dry. Never immerse in water or put in dishwasher. Body: sponge and soapy water, no metallic sponge.
Safety	Do not immerse, do not use if cord is damaged, hot surface, grounded outlet, do not leave unattended.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Replacement stone available at T-FAL or authorized center. Repair by authorized service center only.
Warranty	1 year (see warranty card)
General Information	User-friendly, suitable for meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. Do not use frozen or acidic foods.

Frequently Asked Questions - PIERRADE T-FAL

What is the recommended preheating time?

The preheating time is 20 to 30 minutes maximum. After this time, the appliance is ready for cooking.

Why is there a smell or smoke during first use?

A slight release of odor or smoke is normal during first use. This disappears after a few uses.

The stone has changed color after a few uses, is that normal?

Yes, the stone naturally darkens over time. This does not affect its function.

How to clean the stone after use?

Wash the stone under running water with an abrasive sponge then wipe dry. Never immerse the stone in water, do not use detergents or put it in the dishwasher.

Can I use frozen foods?

No, it is not recommended to place frozen foods on the hot stone as it may damage it. Use only fresh foods.

How to prevent food from sticking to the stone?

For the first 10 uses, after preheating, apply a little corn germ oil on the stone and wipe it with a paper towel. This limits adhesion.

How much food per person?

Count approximately 200g of ingredients per person, cut into strips about 0.5 cm thick and 5-6 cm wide.

Can I clean the stone with hot water?

Never clean the stone hot with water. This could cause thermal shock and break it. Wait until completely cool.

What if the stone has a small crack?

Small cracks due to natural expansion of the stone are normal and do not affect proper operation. They are not covered by warranty.

How to turn off the appliance?

For models with a switch, press the switch (the light goes off). For models with a thermostat, set it to the off position. Then unplug the power cord.

USER MANUAL PIERRADE T-FAL

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following :

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments is not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as it may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first (for models with removable cord), then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off" (for selected models with On/Off switch or adjustable thermostat), then remove the plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
14. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A. A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
B. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
D. Do not clean this product with a water spray or the like.
E. If the appliance is of grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

Thank you for purchasing this T-FAL appliance. Whatever your model, please read the instructions carefully and keep them on hand.

T-FAL reserves the right to modify the characteristics or components of its products at any time, in the interests of consumers.

Installation

1. Remove any packaging, stickers or accessories inside and outside of the appliance.
2. Place the appliance on the middle of the table, out of the reach of children.

Place the appliance on a firm, sturdy table: do not use the appliance on a soft or unsteady base.

Never place the appliance on an unsteady or fragile surface (glass table, table cloths, varnished furniture...).

1. Place the grilling-stone onto heating element, polished side (large chamfer side) facing upwards.

Never place the stone onto the warm heating element.

Only use the stone that comes with the appliance or purchased at a certified service centre. This stone is intended only for use with this appliance.

Never place aluminum paper or any other part under the stone, or between heating element and reflector.

Connection and pre-heating

Unwind the cord completely.

Check that your electric installation is compatible with the power and the voltage indicated under the appliance.

Connect the appliance to a plug with an earth connection.

Models with fixed cord : if the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Connect the cord on the appliance (depending on model) then plug into the wall socket.

Be cautious how you place the cord, so that it does not get in the way of guests moving around the table.

Never plug the appliance in when not in use.

Do not leave the appliance switched on while unattended.

Connection and pre-heating, continued

• Models with on/off switch :

Put the switch to on : the indicator will light up.

• Models with thermostat :

Set the thermostat to the max position.

• Other models :

The appliance works once plugged into the wall socket.

Allow appliance to pre-heat for 20 to 30 minutes maximum.

On the first ten uses, pour a small amount of corn oil onto the stone and wipe off with a paper towel. This seasoning will minimize food sticking to the stone.

Cooking

After pre-heating, the appliance is ready for use :

Have each guest place slices of meat, fish, vegetables or fruit onto the stone and have them cook food to their desired taste.

Never place frozen or heavy food on the warm stone.

Never place the stone in contact with acidic foods such as vinegar products, mustard, pickled gerkins, pickles...

Do not place objects (other than food) on the stone.

Do not leave the empty appliance switched on for more than 30 minutes; the stone will be too hot for proper food preparation.

Any small cracks or fissures are due to the stone expansion and are natural and will not affect the function of the appliance. They are not defects.

After a few uses, the stone will permanently turn a darker, deeper colour.

During first use, the appliance may give off a slight odour and smoke.

Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance.

Use about 200g of food per person : using only use fresh products.

Trim fat from meat. Debone fish. Cut the shellfish in half.

Cut meat, fish, vegetables or fruits in slices of about 1/2 cm thick and 5 to 6 cm long : cooking of usual pieces is not an optimum way of use of the appliance.

If preparing different types of foods (fish, shellfish, meat and fruits), it is recommended the stone be cleaned between each kind of food (for ex.: meat and fruits) in order to fully appreciate the taste and flavour. To clean, use the scraper packaged with the appliance (depending on model) or a plastic spatula. Wipe the stone to remove any food particles remaining.

Do not clean the stone with water, as this may cause thermal shock which will break it.

Set the thermostat (depending on model) to your chosen position. Due to the denseness of the stone, it will take approximately 5 to 10 minutes to reach a new temperature setting during the use of the appliance.

Stop the appliance before the end of the meal; the denseness of the stone will hold the temperature for at least ten minutes, and will continue to cook the food.

After use

• Models with on/off switch :

Put the switch to off : the indicator light will turn off.

• Models with thermostat :

Set the thermostat to the off position.

Unplug the cord from the wall socket. Then, depending on model, remove the cord from the appliance. Leave the appliance to cool.

Allow appliance to cool for at least 1 hour, without touching the stone.

During this cooling period, keep the appliance away from reach of children.

Depending on the model, you may be able to lift the heating element to make cleaning easy.

Clean the base of the appliance and the reflector with a sponge and hot soapy water.

Do not use scouring pads or hard abrasive powder.

Never immerse the appliance and the cord in water.

Precautions before cleaning the stone :

Each stone is a natural unique element. It can be more or less permeable depending on how porous the stone is. A stone immersed in water during cleaning may crack or break the next time it is heated on the appliance.

Clean the stone by scouring it under a running water and wiping dry.

Avoid detergents.

Never immerse the stone (hot or cold) into water or other liquids.

Never put the stone in the dishwasher.

Warranty

1 year limited warranty (see warranty card for details).

T-Fal warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. Should any defect be discovered within one year of the date of purchase, the following should be used in claiming the warranty :

In Canada :

1) Return your appliance to the retailer from whom it was purchased along with proof of purchase.
OR
2) Take your appliance to the nearest authorized T-Fal service centre along with proof of purchase.
3) T-Fal Canada agrees to repair or replace, at their discretion, the defective part or product at no charge, provided the product is returned with all shipping charges prepaid to :

T-Fal Canada - A division of Groupe Seb Canada Inc. 455 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1B7

accompanied by proof of purchase and a letter detailing the nature of the defect. Make sure the appliance is wrapped carefully when shipping. T-Fal Customer Service Department should be contacted by mail or by telephone, 1-800-418-3325 prior to any action in the event that it is possible to correct the defect without returning the unit.

In U.S.A.:

Do not return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased, nor to T-Fal Corp.

T-Fal Corp. agrees to repair or replace the defective part or product at no charge provided that the product is returned with all shipping charges prepaid to your local authorized Service Center, accompanied by proof of purchase and a letter detailing the nature of the defect. Make sure that the product is wrapped carefully when shipping. The T-Fal Customer Service Center should be contacted by mail, prior to any action in the event that it is possible to correct the defect without returning the unit.

T-Fal Corporation 25 Riverside Drive Pine Brook, New Jersey 07058

This warranty does not apply to any unit that has been tampered with, nor to damages incurred through negligence in use, faulty packing or mishandling in transit by any common carrier.

Repairs not covered by this warranty will be performed at current costs for parts and labor, plus return shipping charges.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Recipes

Pierrade

• beef (rumpsteak, fillet) - chicken or turkey breast - veal fillet

Farmhouse Pierrade®

• sliced beef • veal escalope • lamb fillet (trimmed of fat) • chicken or turkey fillet

Seafood Pierrade®

• monk fish or sea bass fillets • prawn or salmon • scallops • slices of crayfish

Gourmet Pierrade®

• gambas • scallops • salmon sea bass fillets • beef fillet • pork fillet • breast of duck

Fruit Pierrade®

• oranges • apples • bananas • apricots

Cook the fruit slices on the stone. Serve with hot chocolate sauce, fruit sauce and whipped cream.

Accompanying sauces

Spicy mayonnaise : add 1/4 teaspoon of pepper paste into the mayonnaise.

Gherkin sauce : mix the slices of gherkins into the mayonnaise.

Tartare sauce : chop 40 g of gherkin, 40 g of capers, 40 g of white onions and flat parsley. Add all these ingredients into 3/4 cup (20 cl) of mayonnaise.

Hot : add to the mayonnaise 1 teaspoon of minced shallots, minced pickles, English mustard, 1 tablespoon of capers and 1 tablespoon of herbs, parsley.

Spicy Provençal : add to the mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 tablespoon of minced shallots.

Lemonette : press 1/2 of lemon and mix with 1 tablespoon of hot mustard and 5 tablespoons of fresh cream. Sprinkle with pepper.

Sauce with herbs : mix 1 bunch of dill and 1 bunch of flat parsley, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons of fresh cream and 2 yogurts. Add salt, pepper and 1 or 2 teaspoons of grated horseradish and a few drops of lemon juice.

Aurora : mix 6 tablespoons of fresh cream, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of whisky. Salt and pepper with 2 pinches of Cayenne pepper.

Garlic and parsley : add to 125 g of melted butter, 4 cloves of garlic and 2 tablespoons of parsley mashed like a purée. Place into the fridge until ready to serve.

Garlic : crush 4 cloves of garlic. Add 2 eggs yolks, salt and pepper. Mix. Add 250 ml of olive oil gradually like a mayonnaise. Add lemon juice.

CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ

T-Fal Canada - Division de Groupe SEB Canada 455 Finchdene Square Scarborough, Ontario M1X 1B7