BALANCED LIVING THERMOSPOT GRIDDLE - Griddle T-FAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BALANCED LIVING THERMOSPOT GRIDDLE T-FAL

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

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1. Read all instructions before using.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse or partially immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

4. Not intended for use by children. 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, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate the 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 not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of 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. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Before use, check that your local voltage corresponds with the specifications shown on the appliance nameplate located under the appliance.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. Check that the electrical installation is compatible with the wattage and voltage stated on the bottom of the appliance.
15. CAUTION - To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.
16. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Safety instructions

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or against a wall.
• Never leave the appliance plugged in when not in use.
• Do not place the hot plate under water or on a fragile surface.
• If you have any problems, contact the authorized after-sales service center or the internet address www.t-falusa.com.
• If an extension cord is used, make sure to choose one of equivalent diameter with a grounded socket.
  Always plug the appliance into a grounded socket.
• Only the appropriate plug-in connector must be used.
• Position the cord carefully, whether an extension is used or not, so that guests can move freely around the table without tripping over it.
• The plug-in connector must be removed before the appliance is cleaned and the appliance inlet must be dried before the appliance is used again.

Short Cord instructions

A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used :

1) The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type3-wire cord; and
3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED TO BE USED IN HOUSEHOLD ONLY.

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Thank you for buying this appliance. Read the instructions in this leaflet carefully and keep them within reach. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or failure to comply with the instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee will not apply.

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For your safety, this product conforms to all applicable standards and regulations (Electric) Safety, Food Compliant Materials, Environment, ...).

Our company has an ongoing policy of research and development and may modify these products without prior notice.

• Do not consume foodstuff that comes into contact with the parts marked with × logo.
• Only use parts or accessories provided with the appliance or bought from an Approved-Service Center. Do not use them for other appliances or intention.
• To avoid spoiling your product, do not use flambé recipes in connection with it at any time.

Prevention of accidents at home

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by an adult responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Accessible surface temperatures can be high when the appliance is operating. Never touch the hot surfaces of the appliance, always use the handles.
• Cooking fumes may be dangerous for animals which have a particularly sensitive respiratory system, such as birds. We advise bird owners to keep them away from the cooking area.

Environment protection first!

① Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

Description

1. Plate

2. Juice tray

3. Plug-in connector

1 Remove all packaging materials, stickers and accessories from the inside and the outside of the appliance.

Never place the appliance directly on a fragile surface (glass table, table cloth, varnished furniture, etc.) or on a soft surface such as a dish towel.

To prevent the appliance from overheating, do not place it in a corner or against a wall.

2 When using for the first time, wash the plate (refer to "after use" paragraph).

Wipe over the plate using a paper towel dipped in a little cooking oil. Remove any surplus oil using a clean kitchen paper towel.

3 Place the base of the appliance (1) on a clean flat surface.

Insert the juice tray (2) into the appliance (1)

Place on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.

2 - Connection and pre-heating

4 Set the thermostat of the plug-in connector to mini. Connect the plug-in connector to the pins of the appliance.

If the plug-in connector is incorrectly positioned, the safety system will prevent the appliance from working.

5 Fully unwind the power cord.

Plug the cord into the grounded wall outlet.

The red light on the plug-in connector will switch ON and will stay ON as long as the appliance is plugged in.

Make sure that the electric power supply is compatible with the power rating and voltage indicated on the bottom of the appliance.

If an extension cord is used: take all necessary precautions to prevent anyone tripping over an extension 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.

The power supply cord should be regularly examined for signs of damage, and if the cord is damaged, the appliance must not be used.

Never use the appliance when it is empty. On first use, there may be a slight odor and a little smoke during the first few minutes. In these cases open the window an wait until there is no more smoke or odor.

This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.

6 Pre-heat the appliance for about 10 minutes on position 5 before every use.

Set the thermostat to the desired position.

Once preheated, the Thermo-Spot pattern will become completely red. This indicates the griddle is ready for use. Leave to cook depending on your taste.

7 Never cut directly on the appliance. Always use a wooden or plastic spatula to avoid damaging the cooking plate.

Do not place cooking utensils on the cooking surfaces of the appliance.

To preserve the non-stick properties of the coating, do not cook food in aluminium foil.

Do not remove the grease collection tray while cooking. If the grease collection tray becomes full when cooking: let the appliance cool down before emptying.

8 Do not touch the metal parts of the appliance when it is heating or operating, as they are very hot.

At the end of cooking, the appliance is hot: handle it with precaution.

9 Set the thermostat to the mini position (according to the model).

10 Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and then remove the plug-in connector (3) from the appliance (1).

11 Allow the appliance to cool.

Check that the appliance has cooled down completely and that it is unplugged before putting it away.

Let it cool down before cleaning.

4 - Cleaning and storing

12 Clean the base of the appliance (1) and the juice tray (2) with a sponge, hot water and dish soap.

Do not place the cooking plate under water or onto fragile surface when the appliance is hot.

Never use metal scourers or scouring powders to avoid damaging the cooking surface.

13 The base of the appliance (1) and the juice tray (2) are dishwasher safe.

The plug-in connector must not be washed in a dishwasher.

14 The appliance may be stored vertically.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY

: www.t-falusa.com

With a strong commitment to the environment, most of T-fal products are repairable during and after the warranty period. Before returning any defective products to the point of purchase, please call T-fal consumer service directly at the phone number below for repair options. Your help to sustain the environment is appreciated!

The Warranty

This product is guaranteed by T-fal for 1 year against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship, starting from the initial date of purchase. The manufacturer's warranty by T-fal is an extra benefit which does not affect consumer's Statutory Rights.

The T-fal warranty covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its original specifications, through the repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labor. At T-fal's choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. T-fal's sole obligation and your exclusive resolution under this warranty are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions

The T-fal warranty only applies within USA, Canada & Mexico, and is valid only on presentation of a proof of purchase. The product can be taken directly in person to an authorized service center or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method of postage), to a T-fal authorized service center. Full address details for each country's authorized service center are listed on the T-fal website (www.tefal.com) or by calling the appropriate telephone number listed below to request the appropriate postal address.

T-fal shall not be obligated to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase.

This warranty will not cover any damage which could occur as a result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow T-fal instructions, use on current or voltage other than as stamped on the product, or a modification or unauthorized repair of the product. It also does not cover normal tear and wear, maintenance or replacement of consumable parts, and the following:

• using the wrong type of water or consumable - damages or bad results due to wrong voltage or frequency
• scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according - accidents including fire, flood, lightning, etc

to the instructions for use);

· ingress of water, dust or insects into the product; · damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product
- mechanical damages, overloading

This warranty does not apply to any product that has been tampered with, or to damages incurred through improper use and care, faulty packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier.

The T-fal manufacturer's warranty applies only for products purchased and used in USA, Canada & Mexico. Where a product purchased in one country and then used in another one:

a) The T-fal guarantee duration is the one in the country of usage of the product, even if the product was purchased in another listed country with different guarantee duration.
b) The T-fal guarantee does not apply in case of non conformity of the purchased product with the local standards, such as voltage, frequency, power plugs, or other local technical specifications
c) The repair process for products purchased outside the country of use may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by T-fal
d) In cases where the product is not repairable in the new country, the T-fal guarantee is limited to a replacement by a similar product or an alternative product at similar cost, where possible.

Consumer Statutory Rights

This T-fal manufacturer's warranty does not affect the statutory rights a consumer may have or those rights that cannot be excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This warranty gives a consumer specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Country to Country or Province to Province. The consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.

Additional information

Accessories, Consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally available, as described in T-fal internet site.

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